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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (2) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Chelmsford novice (7f, Polytrack) a year ago and has twice gone close in handicaps since returning in March, the latest when beaten a neck at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first start since being gelded) 16 days ago; up 2lb but still high on list. |
11/4 |
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2nd 3 (2) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Newly gelded; had excuses with one thing and another this year; this mark looks within range and there are positives back on the AW, and under Oisin Murphy, who boasts a decent record for the yard; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Low-mileage 3yo who went close when dropped back to 6f at Windsor (6f, good to soft) last month and also ran well when fourth at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) on Saturday; might be better by a stiffer 6f than this but could have a say if aided by refitted cheekpieces. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (9) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
He raced freely last season but still won a 1m novice at Bath the final time (good to soft; unraced on quicker on turf); he's not unrealistically treated off this mark judged on what the second at Bath has achieved since, and being gelded and the addition of headgear might settle him down. |
7/2 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (3) |
23rd Jul 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Yet to show any significant promise after six runs (6f-7f); dropped in trip and tried in a visor today. |
33/1 |
|
12th 15 (6) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Five-race maiden who has a poor chance on bare figures achieved mostly over 6f; gives 7f another go. |
50/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
0-6 for William Knight, though latest fourth at Lingfield (extended 1m3f) was one of his better efforts; new trainer, whom he joined for 10,500gns, goes with a hood for hurdling debut. |
7/2 |
|
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 |
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 9 (7) |
25th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-4 for Andrew Balding and she was well held when eighth of 14 on her stable/handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) two weeks ago; may come on for that first start since March but others have stronger claims. |
25/1 |
|
8th 13 (4) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Owned by former trainer Andrew Balding; ran to an ordinary level for him and went in a hood when last seen in March; has much to prove after a break on handicap debut. |
33/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (3) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Modest maiden after six races; down the field in her first two handicaps (5f/6f); better when third of six at Yarmouth on latest start, despite it looking as if she did not stay 1m; either way, she still needs better. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 5 (6) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Well down the field in her first two handicaps (5f/6f) but moves back up in trip and drops in grade here; still unexposed; worth a glance in the betting. |
12/1 |
|
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 |
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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