18.30
GoodMargaret Smith Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 1m 3f 15y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
100/1
Form: 78
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 (6) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Improved form when runner-up on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) in April and easily made all back there (2m, good) a fortnight ago; he enjoyed the run of the race last time but a 6lb rise isn't harsh in view of this unexposed 7yo's dominance; has to be respected. |
9/4 |
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1st 4 (2) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
Struggled in bumpers/maiden and novice races on his first five starts but the switch to middle-distance handicaps sparked a good jolt of improvement three weeks ago, finding only the red-hot favourite too strong over 1m4f here; 2m should be within range and he has a top amateur booked; obvious chance of going one better. |
4/1 |
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2nd 5 (3) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 1m3f last year but much more realistic chance now handicapping at a low level after nine months off; one to note in the betting. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 06
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
16-race maiden under rules; has been struggling on the Flat during the summer and made a belated return to hurdles when seventh of ten finishers at Perth (2m, soft) nine days ago; steps up in trip and has work to do. |
14/1 |
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4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
16-race maiden under rules; has been struggling on the Flat during the summer and made a belated return to hurdles when seventh of ten finishers at Perth (2m, soft) nine days ago; steps up in trip and has work to do. |
14/1 |
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7th 8 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Belatedly returns to hurdling (0-5); has been struggling at a very modest level on the Flat. |
20/1 |
2/1
Form: 2-6
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Still a maiden but could go well in refitted cheekpieces, having finished a close fifth in sole attempt in this headgear (penultimate start); didn't fare so well back in blinkers latest. |
12/1 |
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4th 4 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Touch disappointing over hurdles for this yard but fared better back on the Flat when fifth of 12 over 1m4f at Pontefract (good to soft) 25 days ago and three subsequent winners have emerged from that race; swaps the first-time cheekpieces he wore last time for blinkers he tried once over hurdles; his best RPR on the Flat was achieved over this trip. |
5/1 |
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5th 2 (3) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Not seen on the Flat since well-held third on heavy ground for Ed Walker last autumn and subsequent hurdling form for Jedd O'Keeffe was not particularly inspiring; sports first-time cheekpieces; others appeal more. |
7/1 |
11/8
Form: 4
Last run: 29 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 8 |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
2-4 on the Flat for Karl Burke and quite useful; no sign of that ability over hurdles but that could change now he's into handicap company; market confidence would be welcomed. |
9/2 |
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9th 11 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
2-4 on the Flat for Karl Burke and quite useful; no sign of that ability over hurdles and probably one for handicaps. |
25/1 |
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9th 13 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Has failed to shine in two attempts over hurdles and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly; otherwise retains potential judged on Flat record (2-4; best RPR 85). |
12/1 |
7/4
Form: 4
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (5) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Raised his game for two 1m4f wins this winter and ran respectably in another AW race three weeks ago after 81 days off; a close call on turf on handicap debut (1m6f, good) last November gives plenty of encouragement that he will prove as effective moving away from AW this afternoon; in the mix. |
5/2 |
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3rd 2 (2) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Didn't need to improve to win an uncompetitive C&D novice in the winter but did it impressively and he bettered that at Southwell (off 2lb lower than today) next time, coming from off a steady pace to get up in a busy finish; remains open to further improvement. |
2/1 |
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3 (5) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Similar form in two middle-distance novice events (wearing blinkers that now return; 1m4f/1m3f) before a lesser effort on the AW when tried in cheekpieces; could easily make an impact in his first handicap. |
3/1 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (4) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
First foal out of a 6f-1m winner (RPR 71) and half-sister to winners Ziggy's Secret (5f/7f) and Ziggys Star (7f/1m); gelded ahead of debut and would need to see market confidence behind him. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.09 |
| Trifecta | £14.90 |
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