18.30
Standard To SlowUnibet Zero%/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)
- Prize money: £5940
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Light rain
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 (4) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Minor form in 7f events on Kempton AW and at Epsom; seems unlikely to find the major improvement needed for first-time cheekpieces and handicaps will be a better fit shortly. |
33/1 |
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2 (2) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
16-1 and never got involved at Kempton a month ago (7f); likely up against it here. |
20/1 |
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1 (13) |
25th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
26,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 83), sister to winners Mr Rumbalicious (2m Flat/2m1f hurdle) and Eye For An Eye (Australian 8.5f); already gelded; drawn wide; trainer yet to strike with 2yos this year; worth noting in relation to stablemate Galileo Island. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 8
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Didn't progress last season and was gelded over the winter; just a fair effort in a less-competitive Yarmouth handicap on his comeback and first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood twice as a 2yo) will need to make a difference. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Second from off the pace in a novice at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) last July on second start but that stands out a mile from his other four performances; stamina on the dam's side; gelded prior to this reappearance for an in-form yard. |
12/1 |
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3 (9) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Well down the field in valuable York nursery last month but will find this race easier and has claims if judged on his second from off the pace at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) in July; AW debut. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 84
Last run: 13 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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8 (7) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Won his first two nurseries on turf in July (the second in a match) and best subsequent effort when promoted to third over C&D last month; finished last of eight at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago, though, and is already due another 3lb drop. |
16/1 |
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1 (8) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Landed a nursery on his turf/handicap debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in July with first-time visor (retained since) and followed up in a match at Bath (5f, firm) seven days later; has not been in the same form in his three starts since and still to prove he is as effective on AW. |
6/1 |
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2 (6) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had plausible excuses in Class 5 the last twice, hindered by wide trip back on AW latest; may be better judged on July turf wins that give him a 2-2 record in Class 6; possibilities returned to this level. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 64
Last run: 32 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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4 (4) |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Six-race maiden; runner-up at Kempton (7f novice, AW) in June, and third of five at Chester (7f nursery, good) a few weeks later; latest run was disappointing (last of four) and it is slightly disconcerting to see him drop into a seller in hastily applied blinkers; bit to prove. |
4/1 |
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2 (1) |
20th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
0-5; shaped well when running on for third of five at Chester (7f) on his handicap debut last month, and a heavy-ground defeat at Goodwood since is probably worth forgiving; the step up to 1m could suit and the return to AW is no problem (runner-up here in June). |
13/8 |
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10 (1) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Now 0-4 but he sat in last of five when third to Sir Albert and Champion Island last time at Chester (7f, good) and was closing on the front two late on; he could easily finish to some effect and make his presence felt if they go hard here. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 2 (6) |
2nd Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-8 but he's finished runner-up in three of his five handicaps, including at Lingfield (7f/1m) in last two starts; looks interesting off unchanged mark and he shaped as though this drop back in trip would suit last time; key player. |
3/1 |
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2nd 1 (2) |
14th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in two of his three runs since cheekpieces went on, including here last week when unable to hold the late challenge of Giles Glory (runs in the 1.25); clearly handicapped to go well but his stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust. |
11/4 |
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2nd 5 (10) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Gelded prior to making no impact in similar event over C&D (nursery debut) last time; fitting of headgear needs to prompt improvement. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 9
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 5lb
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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10th 9 (5) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Good run when second at Chelmsford on his nursery debut in December (5f; cheekpieces first time); struggled since and hopes rest on the new tongue tie giving him a lift. |
33/1 |
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17th 16 (8) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Ended 2025 with a good second in 5f Chelmsford nursery but he's failed to fire in three runs this year, last of six in 5f Newcastle handicap in February; hood is added after a break. |
25/1 |
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6th 6 (2) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Creditable second on handicap debut at Chelmsford in December (5f; cheekpieces on for first time) but below that form both starts since; blinkers tried last time but cheekpieces back on here. |
25/1 |
13/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
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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7 (9) |
25th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
First foal of a 1m winner (RPR 87), herself a half-sister to a winner in France; non-runner due to a bad scope on intended debut at Chelmsford this month; training partnership had plenty of places but no 2yo winner this year; this colt is in the sales next month; market can guide. |
13/2 |
9/2
Form: 83
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 (6) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Record of 83321 reflects his steady progress; made all for 4l success in Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) most recently and the form has received a couple of boosts; shortlisted. |
15/8 |
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3 (10) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Struggled on Newmarket debut but he's been placed in each of his three starts since, including at Doncaster (7f, good) 33 days ago; returns to AW; can go well but may prove vulnerable for the win. |
7/2 |
7/2
Form: 4
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 6 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Absent since a Goodwood success (7f, good) that took his 2yo record to 2-5; faces a tougher task off revised mark in this field but may improve further; market support should be heeded. |
10/1 |
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3 (7) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Kempton (7f, AW) in June on second start and went close in Ffos Las novice (7.3f, good) next time; last of five on nursery debut at Sandown (7f, soft) last month but the ground may not have suited; retains potential. |
12/1 |
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4th 1 (5) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Confirmed the promise of his Leicester debut in June when winning a Kempton novice three weeks later (both 7f); second to a promising sort at Ffos Las three weeks ago (7.4f, good); should stay this trip but slower than good would be an unknown and his opening mark isn't an obvious gift. |
3/1 |
13/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 (2) |
29th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Kept on well to wear down Foothold close home over C&D four weeks ago, his first run at the trip; should have more to offer and can confirm those placings despite the 1lb worse terms. |
100/30 |
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2nd 8 (11) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has shown ability in his three starts as when fourth of 11 in a Chelmsford novice (7f, Polytrack) six weeks ago; may be vulnerable to less exposed rivals in a race like this, though. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 8 (2) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Improved on final 2yo start, comfortably landing a nine-runner nursery at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October; that was his first run on testing ground and it remains to be seen if he can build on it back on a faster surface. |
10/1 |
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2 (1) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Ran okay from the front when fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in a novice at Bath (1m, good to soft) 11 days ago; however, he's now 0-5 and needs something extra now back in a handicap. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 7
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
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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7th 3 (13) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Record of 141, all over 1m at Bath, since handicapping; one of the stronger form contenders, assuming he takes to Windsor. |
7/2 |
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1st 5 (5) |
27th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Displayed improvement to reward strong market support over C&D (soft; first-time cheekpieces) on nursery debut in September; off since a lesser effort in October, though, and needs to prove himself on today's much faster ground. |
6/1 |
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4th 7 (6) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
His first run after being gelded and in new cheekpieces when justifying strong support on nursery debut over C&D last month, which was also his first run on soft; won narrowly but a 3lb rise could be manageable. |
100/30 |
100/1
Form: 08
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 10 (8) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
0-10 but was only beaten a neck in a 0-60 handicap over 6f here when last on the AW in March; has been placed over C&D and is shortlisted dropped to this level for the first time. |
8/1 |
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7th 6 (10) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
He went close off 2lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and a case can be made on that form but he's been soundly beaten back on turf on his last two starts; now 0-9 and he has to raise his game. |
12/1 |
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11th 10 (8) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Best form when placed twice on Wolverhampton AW; only midfield back on turf (good to soft) last time but may do better back on faster ground. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £28.44 |
| Trifecta | £107.50 |
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