17.40
Standard To SlowGet Raceday Ready Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly sunny
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 43
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 6 (3) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Landed 5f Newcastle novice on third start and ended her juvenile campaign with a good second in 5f Chelmsford nursery; below par in 5f Wolverhampton handicap on reappearance in March and off for a further 12 weeks ahead of this return to the turf. |
11/2 |
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7th 4 (4) |
31st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Landed a Newcastle novice (5f) on her third attempt last September on her AW debut before finishing second on her nursery debut at Chelmsford (5f) the following month; off since but must come into contention if she is ready to roll. |
4/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 04
Last run: 37 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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2nd 4 (3) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Back-to-back C&D wins in December and up against it from where he was when a close fifth back here in February; perhaps didn't take a liking to Southwell when below par there last time and could still be on the upgrade. |
6/1 |
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7th 6 (6) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Dual Lingfield winner (6f, Polytrack) in December, but finished behind a couple of these when fifth of 12 there a fortnight ago; was up against it in attempting to come from so far back, though, so it wouldn't be a surprise were he to fare better; |
5/1 |
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5th 4 (9) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Returned from a gelding operation to win back-to-back C&D nurseries in December; came up just short in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle six weeks ago but it was another step forward in form terms; return to Lingfield should help and Ashley Lewis takes off a useful 5lb; good chance. |
5/1 |
100/1
- Place: £8.90
Form: 00
Last run: 24 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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5th 3 (1) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Mixed efforts for Ann Duffield last season, his best effort when third in a C&D novice in September; very well handicapped on that form, and having since been gelded and given a wind op, is one with a chance; cheekpieces now tried. |
5/1 |
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5 (5) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
125-1 when third of 13 in a Newcastle novice (5f, AW) last month and proved that was no fluke when beaten half a length into second of four behind a previous winner (clear of the third) on nursery debut at Catterick (5f, soft) four weeks ago; races off same mark and high on the list. |
4/1 |
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5 (5) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
125-1 when third of 13 in a Newcastle novice (5f, AW) last month and proved that was no fluke when beaten half a length into second of four behind a previous winner (clear of the third) on nursery debut at Catterick (5f, soft) four weeks ago; races off same mark and high on the list. |
4/1 |
25/1
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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9th 11 (7) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Gained a first win in 5f Southwell novice in November but has failed to kick on, hooded when a hanging sixth of eight in 5f Haydock handicap on his return eight days ago; more is needed. |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Made all at Southwell (5f, AW) last November on third start then disappointing on nursery debut at Newcastle (5f, AW); however, he could settle better in a first-time hood on this reappearance and is not ruled out. |
14/1 |
33/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
0-8 but hard to knock his consistency of late, chasing home the unexposed Leading Times back in novice company at Southwell (5f) three weeks ago, with reopposing stablemate Sunday River narrowly behind in third; has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue-tie; looks sure to be bang there again. |
6/4 |
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2nd 3 (2) |
24th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
0-7 but he's back in good form since wind surgery and was creditable third in a Beverley handicap (5f, good) last week; just about sets the standard back in a novice and he ran well on Tapeta in the spring; key player. |
6/4 |
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3rd 10 (10) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Back in very good form since undergoing wind surgery with third placings in 5f handicaps at Thirsk and here last month; less exposed than most of these and needs considering in his bid for a maiden success. |
11/1 |
8/1
Form: 4
Last run: 149 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (3) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Won a Redcar nursery on handicap debut last October (5f, good); disappointing since, including two runs over this C&D; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
8th 12 (7) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Improved when justifying support with a brave win on nursery debut at Redcar (5f, good; 2-1) last autumn; hasn't reproduced that form in two outings this year and perhaps best watched unless the betting hints at a revival. |
25/1 |
3/1
Form: 24
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Hasn't built on his promising Ayr debut (6f, good) a year ago, but may have needed last month's reappearance over the same C&D (good to firm; first-time hood); blinkers are given a go this time and he remains unexposed, but a return to 5f is not sure to suit. |
7/1 |
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4th 4 (8) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Raced three times last term, clear best effort when second of seven over C&D (good) on debut; major player if back to that form, and this reappearance may be the time to catch him; hood applied. |
7/2 |
150/1
Form: 88
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (3) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Both of his wins have been at Redcar, the most recent in a first-time tongue-tie over 7f nine days ago; has finished only eighth in each of his three starts on the AW and he's 2lb wrong under a penalty, but can't be ruled out. |
4/1 |
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1st 10 (7) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
Sole win came on his first visit here, when he made a winning handicap debut in the 6f nursery (good to soft) on this card 12 months ago; it wasn't a bad effort when seventh of 16 back here (6f, good; Night Emperor third) a fortnight ago; now has a second go at 7f (gradually weakened at Ayr in July) with his visor making way for a tongue-tie. |
10/1 |
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7th 2 (8) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won on handicap debut over C&D last September but he's been generally disappointing since; now 1lb lower than for his win but he was beaten 11l at Southwell (first-time visor) last time and others are more convincing. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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 12 (4) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Lightly raced 3yo; has run some fair races in handicaps this season but this is tougher and he requires a personal best; one of three runners for Robert Cowell. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 (3) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Low-mileage 3yo who began this season with two perfectly respectable runs (one over C&D) and did well to take modest third after losing ground at the start at Redcar (5f, good) last month; edging down the weights; big player if he breaks on terms. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 75
Last run: 79 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (9) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Not beaten far into fourth of ten on his Catterick reappearance (5f, good) in April, but hasn't fared any better in three outings since; stable has won two of the last six runnings; no headgear today. |
10/1 |
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4 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Best of his seven runs was on second handicap start when 3.25l fifth of nine at Nottingham last time (5f, good; cheekpieces on for first time and retained); each-way chance. |
9/2 |
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5th 5 (7) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Reappeared with a promising fourth on handicap debut at Catterick (5f, good) last month but he's finished out the back in both subsequent runs; a tongue-tie didn't work last time and he needs major revival with cheekpieces now tried. |
25/1 |
33/1
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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7th 6 (8) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
11-race maiden who is unraced on Polytrack but he ran well when second at Newcastle (7f) this month, when denied a clear run, and can be in the mix if backing up that performance. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 (11) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Remains winless but he got back on track when third of eight in 1m handicap here 19 days ago; can race off a 2lb lower mark here so he's very much one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
In good form without winning until beating only two in 1m Southwell handicap four weeks ago; cheekpieces are removed now and no surprise to see him bounce back. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 63
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (3) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
8st 5lb |
Some promise on turf last August; struggled in handicaps since and tongue-tie worn when last of 14 at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) is left off; not one to give up on. |
16/1 |
|
14th 12 (9) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Some promise on turf last August; struggled on AW since, including both handicap runs, but she has dropped 7lb and returns to turf at a realistic level; too soon to write her off. |
33/1 |
|
9th 10 (2) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Four runs as a 2yo, finishing well beaten in both AW starts; drops back to 5f for her seasonal return; improvement essential. |
33/1 |
50/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Narrowly won 6f selling nursery here off 1lb lower in November; respectable keeping-on fourth in 6f course handicap last week; steps up to 7f for just a second time. |
11/2 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Narrowly won a C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November; below that level in his next three starts but he posted a good effort when third of 12 here 29 days ago; contender. |
4/1 |
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3rd 9 (8) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Narrowly won C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November, his fifth start, but his subsequent three runs were underwhelming; others have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 56
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (7) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
No penalty for winning a weak apprentice handicap at Beverley last Tuesday but she scrambled home at a big price there and is unlikely to go up much anyway; now has to back it up and doubt she'd want rain (taken out on good to soft ground recently). |
3/1 |
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1st 7 (3) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
She's raced six times and best effort yet when fifth of eight at 33-1 at Ripon (5f, good) last Wednesday, but another step forward is necessary. |
12/1 |
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5th 9 (7) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Failed to beat a rival in two starts for Kevin Ryan, and has not done much better since joining David O'Meara; still unexposed but she needs major improvement to get involved. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.88 |
| Trifecta | £122.70 |
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