14.50
StandardSpreadex Sports Cheltenham Festival Specials Restricted Maiden Stakes (horses In Bands B/C/D) (GBB)
- Prize money: £4320
- 1m 0f 1y
- Class 5
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Snow showers
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.30
Form: 722-4
Last run: 47 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
2023 Royal Ascot winner who has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; his attentions were turned back to the Flat for four races (UAE and Saudi Arabia) this January-March and he wasn't in peak form, before 12l tenth at Royal Ascot (1m4f; restless in the stalls) continued that trend; falling in the weights but needs a revival. |
40/1 |
|
10th 1 (11) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Won 1m2f handicap at this meeting in 2023 and has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; attentions were turned back to the Flat for four races (UAE and Saudi Arabia) this January-March and he wasn't in peak form, but edged down the weights as a result and this drop back in trip can help. |
28/1 |
|
2 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Not in top form since returned to the Flat but solid hurdles record (1121322) suggests a resurgence is likely; ran creditably, albeit fortunate to finish second the way things panned out, in the Champion Hurdle when last seen in this sphere; has the best chance at the weights. |
4/5 |
2/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 74-3
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
14th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
7f winner here in April; she has found it tougher going in handicaps since but dropping into Class 5 fillies' events the last twice has seen her be more competitive (pulled hard latest); drops in trip but she has the pace to cope; not out of it. |
6/1 |
|
8th 3 (6) |
23rd Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 (8) |
1st Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
7f Polytrack winner, when 7lb higher in April; unable to make any significant impression on her last four starts (7f-1m); handy mark and cheekpieces now go on, so that may help with a more competitive effort. |
6/1 |
15/8
Form: 2-2
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 4 (8) |
29th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Seven-time AW winner for Darryll Holland, notably of a 7f handicap at Southwell in March 2025 when 5lb higher; well beaten in three runs for Jim Boyle and, although the last two were on turf, enough to prove even back on AW. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All seven wins have been on AW; yet to hit form in two runs for this yard; cheekpieces return but best watched at present. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (10) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 63
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (8) |
26th Jul 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Below-form fourth in first-time blinkers over C&D (good) on penultimate start; did better when the headgear was left off again at Newmarket on latest, while shaping as if 6f was shorter than ideal; needs a return to peak 2yo form. |
6/1 |
|
4th 8 (2) |
29th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
16th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Didn't cope with soft ground on seasonal/handicap debut in April but his close third (just behind Taritino) at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago was much better; 1lb lower here and the first-time blinkers might give him a boost. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 7-6
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (6) |
27th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Beaten a long way in three runs for two yards; this is more realistic now handicapping at a lowly level but he couldn't be entertained unless there was serious market interest. |
33/1 |
|
5th 4 (1) |
7th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Well beaten in two AW novices, latterly over C&D ten days ago; handicaps more suitable after this. |
50/1 |
|
6th 5 (5) |
25th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
66-1 when a tailed-off last of seven in his only start for Chelsea Banham at Wolverhampton (7f); look elsewhere. |
66/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.07 |
| Trifecta | £10.30 |
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