18.30
StandardBetfair EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C and D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/4
Form: 4
Last run: 13 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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6th 7 (8) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Underwent wind surgery not long after winning a Chelmsford novice last September; last of ten off 1lb higher than this on his Polytrack comeback ten days ago and has something to prove in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
8th 4 (6) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Only had to do what he did at Ascot on debut (6f; fourth of five) to open his account over this trip at Chelmsford last time; has undergone wind surgery since (yard 4-11 with horses running for the first time following such a procedure) and he enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark. |
9/2 |
|
1 (11) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Brother to useful 7f performer Great Acclaim; displayed clear promise when fourth of five in what was probably a good Ascot novice (6f, soft) this month; drawn wide here but can pose a threat if this very different C&D suits. |
9/4 |
5/1
Form: 5
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Finished around 17l behind Abundant at Bath (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago, but had previously shown promise in two starts over 7f on Polytrack; probably frame material at best, though. |
33/1 |
|
3 (2) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Showed up promisingly in front for most of last month's Lingfield Polytrack debut, but couldn't consolidate that effort at Chelmsford since, sweating up and hanging (both 7f); hopes likely rest with the encouragement on pedigree as regards both 1m and the switch to turf. |
16/1 |
|
2 (3) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Represents stable not known for 2yo winners and was 50-1 for recent debut at Lingfield (7f) but put in a fairly good front-running shift before fading into fifth and evidently has ability. |
5/1 |
6/1
Form: 4
Last run: 143 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (6) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
No real improvement for the switch to nurseries in the autumn; upped in trip for his reappearance and could well have more to offer (dam a Musidora winner); stable also run Onyeisi. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
First foal of a triple Group 3 winner for the Johnston yard; unexposed colt but he didn't live up to expectations in maiden/novice events and was only sixth of ten on nursery debut at Leicester (1m, good) last month; finished behind Bird Of War last time and needs to raise his game back on Tapeta; stablemate of Onyeisi. |
8/1 |
|
5 (5) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
First foal of a triple Group 3 winner for the Johnston yard; unexposed colt but he didn't live up to expectations in maiden/novice events and was only sixth of ten on nursery debut at Leicester (1m, good) last month; finished behind Bird Of War last time and needs to raise his game back on Tapeta; stablemate of Onyeisi. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 8
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Another refusal to settle wasn't sufficient to stop him hitting the line strongly for last time's Chelmsford novice third (7f), the single strongest piece of form on offer here; temperamental dam's siblings include a 2yo scorer over this longer trip; live claims once again. |
3/1 |
|
4 (8) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
£34,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; raced too freely and never really got competitive when eighth of ten on debut at Windsor (1m, soft) this month; significant improvement required. |
20/1 |
|
8th 6 (5) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
£36,000 yearling, £34,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by Sergei Prokofiev; dam refused to race both starts, out of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner; owned by the Royal Windsor Racing Syndicate and is a newcomer to note. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 6
Last run: 82 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (2) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
No impact in four starts over 6f/7f on turf/AW last year; big improvement required back from seven months off. |
40/1 |
|
8 (8) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Faces his first realistic assignment now handicapping but he will need to leave his earlier efforts well behind him. |
33/1 |
|
8 (8) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Faces his first realistic assignment now handicapping but he will need to leave his earlier efforts well behind him. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Soundly beaten in both handicaps, more recently when last of nine at Bath (1m2f, firm; Lucky Sevens finished second) this month; bred to be suited by this longer trip but needs significant improvement. |
20/1 |
|
9th 2 (9) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Debut (7f on Chelmsford AW) has seemingly been better than what's followed; only fifth of six on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW; 10-1) last time but there's stamina on the dam's side. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Fair 7f debut on Chelmsford AW but never involved in two 1m starts after, most recently in a Yarmouth novice 17 days ago; his pedigree suggests that trips beyond 1m may be ideal but still a likely type for handicaps and the betting can guide. |
13/2 |
11/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (6) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Ran to a modest level in her three runs (7f-1m, turf and Polytrack) last autumn; hooded for her reappearance; improvement required to win but it's not out of the question. |
7/2 |
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4th 6 (5) |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Close fifth, rallying once headed, at Leicester (1m, good to soft) last time; one of the main form contenders and may do better still, though possibly isn't crying out for the return to 7f. |
4/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Only 5-1 at Chelmsford (7f, AW) but endured a wide trip and never threatened; presumably thought capable of better. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Second in her three starts, all over 7f at Chelmsford (AW) and from the front on first two occasions; should play a major role if okay on turf. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 20 (17) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Four starts, one each at 5f, 6f, 7f and 1m; best form by some way when second over this trip at Chelmsford (AW; 40-1) on second go for Anthony Carson, which could be a straw to clutch at, but form in a maiden and handicap for this yard leaves her with work to do. |
66/1 |
|
8th 2 (9) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Promise on her second start for Anthony Carson, finishing second of seven at Chelmsford last October (6f, AW); easy to back and finished well beaten in a 1m maiden at Lingfield on stable debut six weeks ago; needs a market check dropping in trip for her handicap/turf debut. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 (4) |
21st Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
Confirmed promise of her Chelmsford debut (7f) last September by finishing second in a 6f maiden back at Chelmsford one month later; sold for 10,000gns since; form is up there with the best of that on show but she has to prove her stamina and there are some intriguing newcomers in opposition. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 58
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (9) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Made an okay debut but nothing since and wore a hood last time; now tries blinkers and dropped in distance. |
25/1 |
|
10 (4) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Led for a long way before fading into a respectable fifth at Kempton (7f) last month but dropped out as though something was amiss at Lingfield a fortnight later; now hooded; has a point to prove. |
14/1 |
|
7 (6) |
26th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Both of her siblings won as 2yos and it was a solid start when fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack; Galileo Charm second) a fortnight ago, relinquishing the lead only inside the final furlong; came back without a shoe that day and could get closer to the runner-up this time. |
9/1 |
40/1
Form: 7
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (1) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Big prices for both starts over 7f on the AW, finishing well beaten each time. |
100/1 |
|
11 (9) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Well beaten when 40-1 for last month's Lingfield debut (7f) and difficult to enthuse over after that performance. |
40/1 |
|
10 (3) |
26th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
3,000gns yearling; second foal; sister to C&D winner Virtue Patience (RPR 78); dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed 1m winner Loch Lundie; starts out at a realistic level and she's one to note for market confidence. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.62 |
| Trifecta | £115.50 |
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