18.20
Good To FirmHold Your Next Event Here Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
4/6
Form: 21 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 (8) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Unraced on softer than good; up in trip when tidy 2l winner at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) one month ago, which was his second turf win this summer and his best performance; up 5lb but not fully exposed at this trip. |
8/1 |
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1st 3 (2) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Both handicap wins have come by narrow margins at Class 3 level and it was a deep Class 2 in which he made no impact last time at Sandown; he's not handicapped out of it if he stays this longer distance (unraced beyond 8.6f). |
5/1 |
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10th 17 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in tight finishes at Class 3 level, including at Redcar latest start; may well come up short in this better grade, for all that he receives weight all round. |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: 65
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (10) |
5th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well beaten in her first three starts and it was the same story in a classified event at Thirsk (1m, good to soft; slowly away) three weeks ago; better is needed. |
40/1 |
|
9th 2 (11) |
15th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well held in three starts at around 7f (good/good to firm) since May; improvement needed, but despite her age she is the least exposed in the field; worth a market check down at this level. |
12/1 |
|
2 (4) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Her second run was more encouraging than her debut but she'll be of much greater interest when qualified for handicaps after today. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 80
Last run: 73 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Well beaten in two 7f AW maidens for Charlie Fellowes this spring and was sold for 1,000gns last month; can't be recommended here. |
100/1 |
|
11th 4 (4) |
7th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
always behind, took keen hold, soon swerved right and hampered rival, hung badly right on turn over 3f out, soon no chance |
20/1 |
|
11th 4 (4) |
7th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
always behind, took keen hold, soon swerved right and hampered rival, hung badly right on turn over 3f out, soon no chance |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 4-5
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 8 (13) |
15th Oct 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Became regressive in Britain last year after a promising debut; well beaten on Laytown debut for this yard; distant fourth in 1m maiden claimer at Bellewstown; first try at sprinting on handicap debut; cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
9st 6lb |
Became regressive in UK last year after a promising debut and was well beaten on Laytown debut for this yard; other preferred. |
22/1 |
100/1
Form: 80
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (12) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Record of 41333 since switched to AW, the win in a Southwell classified over 1m3f in January; respectable third on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in August, however, and he won't lack for fitness back on grass. |
7/2 |
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3rd 6 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Record of 4133 since switched to AW, the highlight an account-opening success over C&D (classified event); may have more to offer back in this scenario and remains of interest at a modest level. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 0-0
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice at Yarmouth (1m/6f) on his final two starts for Dylan Cunha and he's continued in good form since switching to this stable, finishing runner-up over 7f at Musselburgh and Redcar; has winning form on the AW and no obvious reason why he can't go well. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 (11) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Signed off for Dylan Cunha in good heart, winning twice at Yarmouth (6f/1m, good to firm) in the summer; 22-1 for his stable debut but he maintained the momentum, beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (7f) a fortnight ago; up 2lb but another good effort looks likely. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Bids for hat-trick after completing a Yarmouth double (1m/6f) for Dylan Cunha; shade fortuitous last time (runner-up's rider dropped whip) and switches to a contrasting venue on debut for new yard. |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: 50
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (8) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
All three wins were 8.6f on Wolverhampton Tapeta but he's been third on all four visits here; having been back to his best with latest win 11 days ago, and run creditably under Jude Maher the time before; each-way claims. |
6/1 |
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1st 1 (13) |
15th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Two-time C&D winner who comes here on the back of a good running-on fourth of nine in 7f handicap here two weeks ago; a player off the same mark with this step back up in trip also a plus and Oisin Murphy now up. |
5/1 |
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4th 2 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Dual 8.6f course winner during the winter and left low-key reappearance run behind when placed over that trip here in July; current mark ought to be workable but he needs to prove himself over 7f and is only Jude Maher's second ride under rules. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 8
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (4) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last August and also effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his sole run this year (well beaten at Catterick in April) but his profile is very up and down and claims aren't compelling. |
9/1 |
|
10th 4 (3) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Inconsistent last year but won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August on his third handicap start and wasn't beaten far in fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when last seen; remains lightly raced and could be a contender. |
10/1 |
|
2 (8) |
18th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Raised his game when readily seeing off seven rivals in a 7f handicap at Musselburgh in August; short of that level in two runs since and needs to bounce back quickly. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (5) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but has suffered heavy defeats back on turf the last twice; first-time cheekpieces need to make a difference. |
40/1 |
|
8th 4 (8) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September, but there was a heavy defeat on his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) five weeks ago. |
16/1 |
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15th 8 (5) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Improved for the switch to handicaps when winning at Newcastle (7f) in September and bettered that form when third over 6f at Southwell (also AW) in November; had wind surgery before respectable comeback over latter C&D one month ago; unexposed on turf and worth a second look. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 6-
Last run: 210 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Failed to win in seven runs in novice/maiden company and her form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago; this should be more suitable though and she's not dismissed. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Well held on AW debut for Andrew Balding last November but consistent on turf for current yard in 2025, finishing third in four of five starts in novices over 7f/1m; likely to be on the premises again. |
9/1 |
|
6 (7) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Has had several chances since her debut last November but she's been generally progressive and was a clear third behind a 1-8 shot at Redcar (7f, good) 17 days ago; this is not nearly so tough and she sets a fair standard. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 9-
Last run: 251 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Checked out tamely at Kempton on her 2yo debut last October but much more promise when second of 12 at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; the hood she wore there is now dispensed with; open to further progress. |
5/2 |
|
11 (9) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Fifth foal from a well-connected French 1m2f winner; raced wide and too freely before finishing well down the field at Kempton (6f, AW) in October; returns with a hood fitted; ought to be capable of much better. |
8/1 |
|
5 (8) |
11th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Fifth foal from a 1m2f French winner, who was a half-sister to various winners, including Ley Hunter (French 15.5f Group 3) and Gabriel's Hill (US 8.5f-1m2f); Saeed Bin Suroor saddled a juvenile winner at Newcastle recently, and is 4-11 (36%) with his 2yos this year. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 9-
Last run: 279 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (6) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Kameko; 0-5 but placed in both handicaps, the latest when a close third of ten on AW debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in September; respected up again in trip. |
6/1 |
|
5 (7) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Kameko (who also won on AW); displayed improved form when a battling runner-up on recent Ffos Las handicap debut (7.5f, good) and could offer the solution on first AW start. |
3/1 |
|
1 (7) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Kameko; did not live up to her pedigree when safely held in three 7f maiden/novice races but there's a good chance she can display the improvement necessary to collect this modest handicap. |
13/8 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (1) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Two good runs since the visor went on last month, finishing second at Chelmsford before justifying favouritism in good style at Newcastle two weeks ago; up 4lb in a better race but on the right path now. |
9/4 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-12 but she has run some good races at a modest level, including her plugging-on second at Chelmsford 16 days ago (1m2f, visored first time); likely to remain competitive. |
4/1 |
|
5th 3 (11) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Showed ability on a sound surface in summer but tailed off on last two starts and work to do back on AW from double-figure draw. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.13 |
| Trifecta | £74.30 |
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