Ings Environmental Susan Duker Memorial EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 4) (2yo)
Date: 2 May 2026
Course: Doncaster
Type: Flat Novice Stakes (Class 4)
Distance: 6f (6f 2y)
🚫 Race Overview
This 6-furlong novice stakes for two-year-olds at Doncaster brings together a mixture of well-bred and promising juveniles. The race features several interesting first runners and those with sales race entries later in the season. Proven juvenile yards are represented alongside trainers with less established 2-year-old form. Early season conditions and race experience will be key factors.
⭐ Main Contenders
Crown Of Ivy Experienced Yard
Cost 60,000 euros as a foal and 50,000 euros as a yearling, Crown Of Ivy comes from a yard with a strong record with juveniles, making him a key contender in this event.
Lion O Well-Bred
A 150,000 guineas yearling, Lion O holds a sales race entry later in the season and is a half-brother to six winners, bringing strong pedigree credentials to the race.
Note To Self Powerful Yard
Representing a powerful yard currently in top form, Note To Self is their first juvenile runner of the season and certainly worth watching closely.
Mohaymenah Promising Debut
The first foal of Kidwah, who won her own two-year-old debut over C&D for William Haggas, Mohaymenah is expected to be market useful and could show early promise.
⚠️ Next Best / Dangers
Notable Dream Future Potential
Although only just turned two and holds a sales race entry later, Notable Dream may need more time to show his best form.
❌ Outsiders / Weak Profiles
Rocket Boots
Ran well held in a small-field 5f novice at Newmarket recently and looks unlikely to improve sharply on that performance stepping up in trip here.
Taseem
80-1 outsider of six, ran in line with market expectations on debut, making him a distant outsider in this line-up.
📌 Race Summary
- Strong juvenile yards such as Crown Of Ivy’s and Note To Self’s hold obvious appeal early season.
- Well-bred newcomers Lion O and Mohaymenah could prove to be key players given pedigree and trainer connections.
- Romanza and Don’t Call Me Ivy offer credible danger despite less proven form.
- Outsiders Rocket Boots and Taseem appear to have weaker profiles and likely to struggle against these rivals.
Best Profile: Crown Of Ivy leads the way with solid juvenile credentials and strong yard record at this level and distance.
🏁 Final Verdict
1st Choice: Crown Of Ivy
Main Danger: Lion O
Each-Way Value: Note To Self
Crown Of Ivy is the strongest proposition based on pedigree, price, and stable form with juveniles. Lion O’s buying price and breeding make him a serious threat, while Note To Self’s stable status and early season debut mark him as a solid each-way candidate.
Reason: The combination of proven juvenile form and strong sales ring appeal puts Crown Of Ivy ahead. Lion O’s pedigree and late-season targets suggest he has potential, while Note To Self is interesting as the first juvenile runner from a powerful yard in form.