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Good To FirmClive Cox Racing British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (Qual’) (GBB/IRE Inc) (Div I)
- Prize money: £5400
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
15/2
Form: 2156
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 14 (3) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won two nurseries last year and he's 5lb below his last winning mark, but he's hard to fancy on the evidence of this season's four runs. |
25/1 |
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13th 20 (20) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won three times at two, including at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) off 3lb higher in October; he's performed below that level in his three outings this year but latest fifth over 5f here was a bit better and he should be suited by the return to 6f; no shock were he to bounce back to form with a bang. |
25/1 |
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5th 2 (5) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won three times at two, including at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in October; however, he's struggled in three starts since (two this year) and drops back in trip with a bit to prove. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 8 (12) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
A fair maiden as 2yo for David Menuisier but yet to kick on for his current yard, beating just one in 5f AW Lingfield handicap last month; needs to take a step forward. |
20/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Seven-race maiden for two different yards and he was well below form at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; dropped another 3lb but he's been up and down so far and others are more convincing; stablemate of Guernsey Lady. |
6/1 |
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7th 9 (10) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Six-race maiden for two different yards but he ran into some trouble when a fair third in Ffos Las handicap (5f, good to soft) last month; dropped another 2lb and he could be dangerous on this step back up in trip. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 4 (7) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 80y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Record in novices read 121 and he ran well when fourth of 12 in a 0-105 contest on handicap debut at Chester (7.6f, good) last month; reportedly didn't handle the undulations when disappointing badly at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) last time, but a major player if putting that behind him. |
7/2 |
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8th 1 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Finished well when fourth of 12 on handicap debut at Chester (extended 7f, good) three weeks ago; remains open to improvement and this stiffer track should be in his favour; leading contender. |
7/2 |
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4th 9 (9) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Thrice-raced colt whose solid novice record comprises a good effort flanked by turf/AW wins, latest over 7f at Newcastle 11 weeks ago when showing a game attitude by rallying; looks the type who could progress and do well in handicaps; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 97
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (4) |
15th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Slow learner but gradual improvement in three qualifying runs between 5f and 7f; gelded and didn't carry that progress over to his first nursery when fourth of seven at Leicester (7f, good to firm; Gascony second, Booziebrunch fifth) one month ago; still didn't look the finished article that day and will likely cop on at some point; gets first-time tongue-tie and blinkers. |
9/2 |
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4th 5 (1) |
17th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Looks a slow learner but gradual improvement in three qualifying runs between 5f and 7f, still green when seventh of 12 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last time; has been gelded and is the type to do much better in handicaps; interesting. |
9/1 |
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4 (9) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Down the field in races over 5f and 7f, beaten about 6l both times; plenty to find on bare figures and looks likely to be more interesting when nurseries commence. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 4
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 4 (8) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Made all at Windsor in the summer and again sat on the pace when winning from the same draw over C&D three weeks ago (hung left as usual); settled better without the cheekpieces that night and has claims but a 7lb rise looks plenty. |
4/1 |
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1st 9 (8) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Made all at Windsor off 2lb lower in July, before going off too hard in front at the same course next time; cheekpieces have helped but there's other pace in here from a wide enough stall on his Tapeta debut. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
11th race brought his first win, when making all from stall 5 in 11-runner race over C&D (good to firm; at 11-1) three weeks ago under Taryn Langley; back up 3lb but inconsistency is the chief worry. |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 7
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 14 (8) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Best effort this term when going close at Newmarket on penultimate outing; has a record of 2-2 in autumn months (0-10 otherwise) and those 2yo wins (heavy/good) included a valuable pot over 7f at York; this may be the time to catch him. |
12/1 |
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14th 16 (20) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Heavy-ground 2yo maiden winner who came from a tough position to win valuable final here (7f, good) last October; hasn't kicked on this season but he returned to his best with close second of six at Newmarket last month (1m, good to firm; ran minus a plate); worth a second look given his course form. |
40/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 11 (2) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Made it 3-3 in cheekpieces when winning by 2l at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month and again ran well when a clear second under a penalty there (1m) last week; looks interesting off same mark here and he's a key player on this drop back in trip. |
5/2 |
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2nd 1 (5) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has a record of 3-3, all over 7f, since wearing cheekpieces; won going away on Lingfield AW last week and commands respect under 6lb penalty, assuming he's as effective back at 1m. |
8/11 |
25/1
Form: 6
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 (3) |
15th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Made it 2-4 on Tapeta when winning off 4lb lower over 7f at Wolverhampton last month (beat Joud, who was due to run in the 4.30); went without headgear for the first time this year that night and will need to find a bit more again in this more competitive handicap. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Hasn't built on his nursery win here in first-time blinkers (6f) last November off 7lb higher; headgear dispensed with for the first time since but hard to warm to. |
4/1 |
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6th 10 (3) |
14th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Successful in a 6f handicap on Wolverhampton AW on final 2yo start but it's been a grind this year despite dropping 9lb since reappearance; up against it for now. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 (2) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Tailed off at massive prices in two runs on turf (6f/7f) and can only be watched. |
100/1 |
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9th 5 (2) |
4th Aug 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Started 150-1 for her debut eight weeks ago, when green and finishing miles back; can't be considered. |
250/1 |
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9 (1) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Newcomer by Starman and first foal of a maiden (RPR 78) from family of Arc winner Peintre Celebre; yard has a decidedly low strike-rate with 2yos; best watched. |
66/1 |
5/1
Form: 95
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 (2) |
28th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Improved effort when winning a 5f fillies' maiden (heavy) at Bath two weeks ago, hanging left under pressure but keeping on well enough with the front two pulling clear; that was her first experience of ground slower than good and she could have more to offer; strong claims. |
6/4 |
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1st 3 (4) |
14th Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Well-bred filly who posted a sound effort when third of 12 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in June, her third start; not seen again since but has strong claims here if the different trip-and-ground combination suits. |
6/4 |
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10 (10) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Seemed to need debut run, then fared better at Goodwood (6f, good) where she was beaten just over 2l in small field; leading player on the figures and would be an apt winner, with her trainer sponsoring this race. |
5/1 |
5/1
Form: 56 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 (5) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Made it 2-4 in nurseries when holding off a strong finisher at Chester (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; 3lb higher at this new trip but she still has potential and is out of a half-sister to a 1m2f winner; key player. |
11/4 |
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1st 4 (5) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Off the mark at sixth attempt when landing a Chepstow nursery (7f, good) in July; only third of six at Newmarket last time but that was a tactical race and she stayed on well in the closing stages; still has potential at this trip and she's only 2lb higher than for her penultimate run; in the mix. |
9/2 |
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3rd 6 (1) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Got off the mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last month on second nursery start; it's possible she'll continue to improve but she had just a nose to spare in that Class 6 contest, and is back in tougher company in this Class 3. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 6 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
The drop to 6f and fitting of cheekpieces saw her return to form at Goodwood (soft ground) in June, seeing off eight rivals in a 0-70 fillies' handicap; not in the same form at Lingfield (AW) seven weeks ago; needs a full revival. |
10/1 |
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