June 09 / 18.45 Haydock

18.45

Good To Firm

GPW Employee Ownership Trust Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 1m 3f 140y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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GPW Employee Ownership Trust Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
1 (1)

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 21-

Last run: 227 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; good second at Leicester on debut last season (1m2f, good to firm) then had gelding operation; followed up by landing odds of 2-11 in workmanlike style at Newcastle; this longer trip should suit and he's respected under a penalty.
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No Results Found

7/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 32

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise on both starts, notably at Yarmouth last week (1m3f, good to firm) when a head second behind a useful Gosden filly who had been fourth in the Lingfield Oaks Trial; leading contender.
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5th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Thirsk

King Of The Plains

10st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, towards rear with one circuit to go, outpaced and no impression from 2f out

4/1

3rd

3

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

King Of The Plains

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Horton

took keen hold, raced in second, pressed leader over 3f out, briefly led over 2f out, no chance with winner from over 1f out, lost second final strides

8/1

8th

5

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

20:50 Doncaster

King Of The Plains

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: James Horton

ducked right start, took keen hold, towards rear

5/1

Form: 54

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Sea The Stars who improved on his debut run (heavy) when a running-on fourth in what looked a fair novice event at Redcar ten days ago (1m2f, good to firm); longer trip should suit and one with a chance.
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1st

3

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Cosmic Soul

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Kickstarted 2026 with a Flat success at Southwell and he's bagged back-to-back handicaps here since, readily landing the odds over C&D 13 days ago; hiked up 10lb now but thriving and still the one to beat.

11/8

1st

5

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Cosmic Soul

11st 7lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Won on the Flat at Southwell (2m, AW) in January and followed up here (2m1f, good) last Tuesday, which was his second run in a handicap hurdle; escapes a penalty for that recent win and there can be considerable optimism that he'll be suited by this step up in trip; could be tough to beat.

5/4

1st

4

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Cosmic Soul

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Runner-up to a dual subsequent winner on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m, good) in September and reverts to this discipline after clearcut 2m AW win in January; could still have untapped potential over jumps; must be considered.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Dubawi out of the Prix de Diane winner Star Of Seville; very interesting newcomer and one to monitor in the betting.
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4

2nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

16:35 Kelso

Governor Of India

11st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Second foal of owner's French Oaks winner Star Of Seville; he showed ability on the Flat for the Gosdens, winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; RPR 77) in October, and he's joined another top yard for his hurdling career; could play a leading role on stable debut.

11/4

4th

3

(3)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:55 Newcastle (AW)

Governor Of India

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders

2/1

Form: 9

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not entirely disgraced when ninth of 13 on Newmarket debut last month (1m2f, good) but looks up against it in a strong novice.
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6th

6

(8)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Portraitist

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Five-race maiden; weakened after making the running in 1m3f handicap here most recently; combination of drop back in trip and first-time headgear may spark an improved effort; interesting.

7/1

8th

5

(2)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Portraitist

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Well held in her four runs, including when fifth of seven on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta; 16-1) last month; early days and that last run was after a layoff but she needs improvement back up in trip.

16/1

4

(4)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Portraitist

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Holds weak claims on her maiden/novice form (1m2f/11.5f) but is a possible improver now handicapping on return from layoff; interesting.

11/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelding by Sea The Stars; cost 160,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to two Group winners; market useful guide on debut.
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10th

1

(5)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Capitano

10st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Tailed-off last of six in a couple of Haydock contests (11.5f/1m); no form claims.

66/1

10th

1

(5)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Capitano

10st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Tailed-off last of six in a couple of Haydock contests (11.5f/1m); no form claims.

66/1

6th

1

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

13:38 Haydock

Capitano

10st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

slowly away and lost many lengths start, in rear

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelding by Bated Breath who showed up well prior to finishing well beaten on Salisbury debut last month (1m2f, good, 18-1); improvement needed for this step up in trip
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8th

5

(5)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

took keen hold, led, headed over 3f out

14/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

pressed leader, joined leader 5f out

25/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

pressed leader, joined leader 5f out

25/1

Non-runners

Breathless Bishop

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.40
Straight Forecast £8.95
Trifecta £23.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of The Plains

NEWMARKET:

Governor Of India

Telegraph:

Ruling Dynasty

The Guardian:

Cosmic Soul

The Times:

Governor Of India

Daily Mail:

Governor Of India

D Express:

Governor Of India

The Sun:

Ruling Dynasty

POSTDATA:

King Of The Plains

Daily Mirror:

King Of The Plains

The Star:

King Of The Plains

Daily Record:

King Of The Plains