18.20
Standard To SlowMore Extra Place Races At Unibet Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £5400
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 2-5
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (6) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in the last two seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; not beaten far in outings at Leopardstown and Ballinrobe since then. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (10) |
8th May 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 133y |
9st 8lb |
Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; didn't seem to quite get home back on turf at Leopardstown last month and stamina concerns trying this longer trip for the first time. |
13/2 |
|
5th 11 (1) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk last month when second to an improver over today's trip under a positive ride, his second run for the yard; same mark here, could go well from a good draw. |
15/2 |
5/1
- Place: £2.90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
He wasn't at his very best last year but took a step back in the right direction when front-running fourth of 21 off this mark in the Lincoln at Doncaster five weeks ago on first run for new yard; no stamina worries but there is a concern about good to firm ground. |
13/2 |
|
4th 1 (3) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
He wasn't at his very best last year for George Boughey, albeit he did finish third in the Listed Doncaster Mile over C&D (good to soft) on this card; now down to a mark 3lb lower than when runner-up in the John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July 2024 and his new trainer is a dab hand with topweights in big handicaps; goes well fresh and could have a big say. |
14/1 |
25/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 9-
Last run: 309 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (2) |
4th Jul 2024 Good 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
0-7; having been gelded and undergone wind surgery he made a promising return/stable debut when third of 16 at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month, but twice held since including when around 5l behind Blueflagflyinghigh at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) nine days ago; switch to blinkers will need to make a difference. |
6/1 |
|
5th 7 (3) |
25th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
bumped start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (7) |
15th Jun 2024 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
raced in last |
7/2 |
9/2
Form: 7-4
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Useful on his day but losing run is mounting up and two duck eggs this year leave a question mark over his current form; chance partly depends on how well he responds to the removal of usual cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
|
14th 20 (21) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Showed his effectiveness over a straight 1m when beaten a nose in the 2025 Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) and he's now 3lb lower; several respectable efforts afterwards, and 6f on good ground was probably too sharp on his sole outing in Bahrain over the winter; certainly well handicapped on best form and well worth a market check after 106 days off. |
20/1 |
|
15 (22) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
0-10 on turf but he went very close behind Godwinson in the Lincoln (1m, good to soft) in March and is also effective on good ground; denied a clear run when keeping on for a close seventh of 12 at Newcastle (7f, AW) three weeks ago and he's one to be interested in now back up in trip. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (6) |
2nd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
midfield, headway from over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed and weakened final 110yds |
33/1 |
|
7th 1 (9) |
21st Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
in rear |
12/1 |
|
12th 2 (11) |
1st Aug 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Absent since coming up short at Chelmsford (1m2f) eight weeks ago when bidding for AW hat-trick; still needs to prove he can cope with this unchanged mark. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 6
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (1) |
11th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
midfield |
3/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
29th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Just fair form in three runs over 7f but he retains potential having been short of room when a one-paced third of 12 at Haydock (good) three weeks ago; should be at least as effective over this longer trip and moves into handicaps on a workable mark considering his fairly useful pedigree; shortlisted. |
4/1 |
7/2
Form: 41-
Last run: 216 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 3 (3) |
21st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 75y |
9st 12lb |
Won on the AW for Richard Hannon; 0-8 on turf; best effort for current yard came in a Killarney claimer in July (1m, good) when wearing a tongue tie and visor, which are back on today; well-beaten in two handicaps since and is unproven on soft; others look more likely. |
12/1 |
|
13th 3 (6) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
12/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Dual course winner (both 7f, good) who turned in a solid effort when second to a progressive rival on his C&D comeback (nudged up 2lb) in March; happiest coming from off a strong pace and the question is whether this will be run to suit on good to firm ground. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
His last two wins have come at this track (7f); returns from a 141-day absence on a good mark, 6lb lower than when second at Royal Ascot last June (7f, good to firm); unplaced in each of his three seasonal debuts but he would have gone close at Leicester on last spring's return had he seen any daylight; the owners also run Sixtygeesbaby, while this 6yo is also one of three runners for David O'Meara. |
11/1 |
|
5 (4) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Solid record at Doncaster comprises two wins over 7f and two placed efforts, including over 6.5f when a shade unlucky; return to this location looks a plus but the drop back to bare 6f may prove a negative. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 4
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
13th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Both wins over 1m on soft and although he hasn't found a great deal in two C&D runs since back from a break (favourite latest) they were both in a higher grade; should have more to come at this level; on the premises. |
5/2 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, disputing third over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds |
9/2 |
|
6th 9 (3) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in June and close fourth at Sandown (1m, soft) last month when failing to settle off a steady pace; could build on that latest run when getting a stronger gallop; soft ground would aid cause. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 40-
Last run: 203 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 14 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Placed on the Flat at a modest level; trio of maiden hurdle runs (on heavy ground) have offered little but potential improver on better ground for handicap debut. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (6) |
10th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
disputed lead |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 (6) |
25th Jul 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Improved with experience in his qualifying runs and this month's fifth of 12 at Haydock (7f, good) was very respectable; upped in trip for today's handicap debut; should have more to offer. |
9/2 |
|
5th 10 (1) |
7th Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Displayed some ability when sixth of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his second start but needs to find a chunk of improvement here. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 6
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 (14) |
7th Jun 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
raced wide, midfield |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 (9) |
15th May 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
120,000gns yearling who went for 32,000gns in February; trainer's newcomers are quite capable of going well; the market will likely tell a tale. |
4/1 |
100/1
Form: 06
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (3) |
25th Jul 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Has offered little in three runs at big prices (5f-7f); this is easier off a lowly opening mark but he's out of a dual 1m2f winner and doesn't make obvious appeal. |
20/1 |
|
13th 4 (9) |
7th Jun 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
awkward start, took keen hold, held up in rear |
100/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
2nd May 2023 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
slowly away, in rear |
50/1 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (7) |
23rd Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
awkward start, always behind |
25/1 |
|
10th 8 (4) |
6th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Midfield at best so far and moving up to 1m needs to make a big difference. |
33/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
9th Aug 2023 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Unexposed after only four runs but was safely held in basement-grade classified race when dropped to 6f at Leicester (good) three weeks ago and needs to find extra on today's handicap debut. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.62 |
| Trifecta | £115.60 |
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