18.38
Good To SoftIre-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Qualifier) (GBB/IRE Incentive)
- Prize money: £12885
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 (6) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Did well to get up close home at 16-1 on last month's debut at Haydock (7f, good), having had to wait for a gap; he could have lots more to offer and is very much respected under a penalty. |
4/1 |
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1st 5 (3) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
February foal; 10,500gns 2yo; sixth foal; half-brother to Qatari 7f/9.5f winner Rayyan Bu Thaila; dam Listed-placed 1m AW winner (RPR 91), sister to winners Lily Hart (1m6f Listed) and High Heels (Group-placed 1m); this looks a tough enough starting point and he could be one for later on. |
25/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 54
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 7 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Gamely gained a breakthrough win at the ninth attempt in 7f Carlisle handicap 19 days ago; this consistent sort must enter calculations despite a 2lb rise. |
3/1 |
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1st 5 (4) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Slightly disappointing when tried in cheekpieces (removed here) ten days ago and now 0-8 but posted three good efforts beforehand (6f-7f) and will be dangerous off this mark if quickly back on song. |
7/2 |
16/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 (11) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Has made serious progress since dropped to 6f, following an easy maiden win with an impressive handicap debut at Hamilton; ran off 10lb higher in a better York race (good) in June and he did really well to be a close second to Thunder Call who was slightly better positioned; upped another 4lb but closely matched with the winner; on the premises. |
6/1 |
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2nd 9 (9) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Beaten over 7f on first six starts before bolting up at 1-16 in maiden at Ripon (6f, good) last month; built on that promise when impressive in 14-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) nine days later; in a higher grade this afternoon off 10lb higher but that rise might not stop him. |
6/1 |
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1st 10 (3) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Improving son of Cotai Glory who spreadeagled his field on his first go over 6f in a Ripon maiden nine days ago; a most interesting handicap debutant. |
9/1 |
11/1
Form: 9
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 (2) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Neck ahead of Fille Imbassee on identical terms when third over C&D last month (good to firm); appeal undiminished by Ffos Las blowout since, when not taking to soft ground; 2lb badly in. |
13/2 |
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4th 1 (3) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-7; second in 9.4f AW maiden in April and third of five in handicap at Leicester (upped to 1m2f, good to firm) latest; tried cheekpieces on penultimate start; this could be a weak race but he may still prove vulnerable. |
9/2 |
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3rd 3 (3) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Promise in novice/maiden company but he has finished out of the places in both handicaps (5-4f for nursery debut); cheekpiece experiment quickly aborted; up to 1m2f for the first time with a point to prove. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 29 BF
Last run: 34 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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9 (2) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Maiden who ran well in all three handicaps at 7f and 1m, making most when runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good) in September; this looks a tough race in which to get off the mark; yard also runs Mr Seagull. |
14/1 |
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14 (12) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
0-6 but has run well in all three nurseries, including over C&D and when second to Big Song at Newmarket latest (1m, good; beaten about 3l); he's 4lb better off with Big Song today and could be the better suited of the pair by this return to 7f; blinkers replace cheekpieces; might not be far away. |
16/1 |
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6 (2) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
0-5 but positive performances in this visor in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good to soft), most recently keeping on for second at Doncaster (albeit no match for the winner); 1m is worth a go; might not be far away. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 6 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Didn't run badly at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago when fifth of seven in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, he probably needs more help from the handicapper before he posts his first win. |
9/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Tried a few trips this year and hasn't looked well handicapped at any of them; continues to drop in the weights and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift. |
12/1 |
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4th 4 (6) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Modest maiden who was fitted with a tongue strap when a below-par ninth of 15 in 7f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; he needs to get back on track. |
11/1 |
13/2
Form: —
Last run: —
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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1st 1 (8) |
12th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Showed ability in all four starts as a 2yo over 7f-8.6f on turf/AW and, after having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, he looked in need of his Haydock reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; looks to have a bigger performance in him. |
4/1 |
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7th 7 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Placed twice in the mud last September (made most on second occasion) before running on but never getting in a serious blow when 13-8 favourite for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November, still looking capable of better; had wind and gelding operations this spring; one to check out for a yard which had two notable well-backed winners last week. |
10/1 |
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2nd 4 (6) |
28th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Built upon encouraging debut run (7f) when keeping on well for third of ten in quite valuable Windsor novice (1m, soft) this month; can probably improve again and features prominently in calculations. |
7/4 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 6 (7) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Needs to improve on his two runs in 7f/1m novices last season when sent off at 50-1 and 20-1. |
25/1 |
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7th 11 (7) |
29th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
50-1, hinted at ability when eighth of 16 on 7f York debut five weeks ago but not enough to suggest he's likely to strike here. |
16/1 |
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8th 11 (14) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
2,000gns foal, 20,000euros yearling, resold 12,000euros yearling; by Churchill; first foal; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 81) from classy family; trainer among the winners with older horses but his 2yos tend to need their debut runs. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 2lb
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 (5) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Took a step forward from his debut when ninth of 16 in 7f York novice in July; may do better still now his stamina is drawn out more. |
25/1 |
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9th 8 (17) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Nibbled at in the betting but always behind at 20-1 on debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in May; a transformation is needed now up to 7f. |
66/1 |
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12th 2 (3) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
5,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 11.4f winner (RPR 68) from useful family; already gelded and this Zoustar newcomer may be best watched. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 7
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 (3) |
2nd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Modest form in three qualifying runs and took a step backwards, despite being fairly prominent in the market, when sixth of seven at Musselburgh (1m, good; looked awkward) on his handicap debut in August; pedigree suggests this step up in trip should suit but work to do on AW debut. |
10/1 |
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4 (6) |
26th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Down the field in his qualifying races at about 7f, last time at Beverley finishing upside Port Darwin; should be more competitive in handicaps but hard to make a solid case. |
9/2 |
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6th 5 (6) |
13th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
50-1 and slowly away when always behind on his debut at Ayr (good to soft) last month; did it the other way round when racing freely and prominent before weakening into tenth at York (also 7f, good; 66-1) next time; probably one for nurseries. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 6
Last run: 29 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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14 (3) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Displayed some promise before weakening on first two starts, latterly in quite valuable 7f York novice last month, but is not the most obvious answer here. |
33/1 |
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11th 18 (9) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Has an attractive pedigree and she was prominent for a long way on last month's debut at Newcastle (7f, AW), but was soundly beaten at 16-1 and others have far more substance to their claims. |
25/1 |
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9 (9) |
26th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
13,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Palace Pier half-sister to four winners notably Sea King (1m2f-1m5f including AW/Australian Group 3); dam 7f 2yo/1m6f Listed winner; check the betting but she may need this debut run. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 6 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Moderate form in four starts and beaten 14l on handicap debut at Ripon (1m2f, good) latest; drops 2lb; much more needed but longer trip should suit. |
9/1 |
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6th 6 (6) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Masar filly who was well held in three 2yo runs at around 7f but this is more realistic and she's a possible improver upped in trip on handicap debut; needs watching in market back from 226 days off. |
7/1 |
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5 (4) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Down the field in two starts, latest at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 31 days ago, and looks one to be of more interest in handicaps. |
33/1 |
11/1
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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7th 12 (7) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Clear best form when winning at Leicester (7f) on final 2yo start and sole attempt on ground softer than good; only interesting if such conditions materialise. |
12/1 |
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8th 1 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nursery winner at Leicester (7f, soft; from 4lb lower) last October; gelded over the winter and failed to see out 1m (good to firm) on seasonal reappearance at Redcar; may strip fitter, forecast rain is helpful, and Ethan Tindall claims a handy 5lb. |
10/1 |
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10th 6 (4) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Improved to win at 11-2 at Leicester (7f, soft) last October on his second nursery start; gelded since; he's on quicker ground for this reappearance but his pedigree provides optimism that he has more to offer. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 6 (2) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Close third in a Redcar nursery (1m, good to soft) in September but that is his standout effort from six runs and was beaten 17l at Bath last time; hood is now added and others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
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6 (2) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Close third in a Redcar nursery (1m, good to soft) in September but that is his standout effort from six runs and was beaten 17l at Bath last time; hood is now added and others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
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9th 8 (9) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Beaten 8l or more in her first four starts but she looked a different proposition upped to 1m when a close third in Redcar nursery (good to soft) last month; was strong at the finish in that race and she's open to more progress at this trip; interesting contender. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 10 (10) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Modest form so far, and now tried in a visor; plenty to prove. |
50/1 |
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7th 9 (2) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Well held in his four juvenile runs (6f-1m) and was tailed off at 80-1 on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) last month; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a transformation back in trip. |
33/1 |
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14th 15 (13) |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Had four races as 2yo, showing easily best form when triple-figure odds over 1m at Pontefract (good to soft) and York (good) on last two starts; straight up to 1m4f (dam 1m4f winner) for this handicap/seasonal debut under 7lb claimer and he's one to keep an eye on. |
22/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: 14 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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1st 5 |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won three in a row on AW (1m2f/1m4f) in February and he was a creditable second when upped to 1m6f in a Redcar handicap (good to firm) last month; takes on two previous winners on this hurdling debut but he has some fair form on the Flat and he's not ruled out. |
8/1 |
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2nd 2 (2) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
3-3 in AW handicaps but record on turf reads 009; made all on his penultimate start and could be interesting if similar tactics are employed, but his suitability to grass remains an issue. |
9/4 |
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9th 14 (14) |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Tailed off in two turf races on good last July; firmly on the up in AW handicaps when last seen, registering a quickfire hat-trick in February and last two starts were at 1m4f (made all last time); absent since and this is a much more competitive contest for his return to turf. |
18/1 |
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|---|---|
| Exacta | £23.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.88 |
| Trifecta | £219.70 |
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