15.10
GoodKeith Walker Never Change Your Mind Memorial EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4050
- 0m 7f 96y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.90
- Place: £1.10
Form: 22 BF
Last run: 24 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 10 (6) |
2nd Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Two respectable efforts in handicaps last month, not beaten far at Chester 17 days ago (7.f, soft) despite hanging badly left in the straight; still low mileage and the handicapper is easing his burden. |
9/1 |
|
5th 11 (13) |
15th Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
midfield on outer, bumped after 1f |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 (7) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold |
9/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (4) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
In decent form when last seen on the Flat for Michael Bell but has been hurdling since December 2024 for this yard; did well as a juvenile in that sphere but last season didn't go well; mark fine if this return to the Flat perks him up. |
20/1 |
|
6th 1 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on some of last season's form but looked unenthusiastic when never-dangerous fourth at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has become disappointing; needs change of headgear to perk him up. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Lurks on a dangerous mark and his defeat on heavy ground a fortnight ago is not viewed harshly but he's largely been disappointing this season and has stamina to prove over this new trip. |
4/1 |
6/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 4
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (6) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Returned from seven months off to win this race from off the pace last year; couldn't build on that in four subsequent starts last season but was back down to that winning mark when slightly unlucky second at Bath (1m, also good) on his resumption three weeks ago; of firm interest. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Returned from seven months off to win from off the pace at Epsom (8.5f, good) last April; now bids to do much the same, after four lesser shows last season, and he's back to that last winning mark. |
5/1 |
|
5 (5) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Returned from seven months off to win an Epsom handicap in April (8.5f, good); not quite at the same level in three runs since and suspicion he will prove vulnerable again. |
12/1 |
16/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (14) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 40y |
9st 9lb |
Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over this trip at Tramore last July for Gordon Elliott; poor in two runs for new yard; tongue tie goes on but others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
9th 3 (14) |
20th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 170y |
9st 13lb |
Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last April for Gordon Elliott; disappointing over hurdles on last two starts in 2025; down the field on stable debut in the Navan race in which Celtic Druid was fourth. |
20/1 |
|
16th 12 (21) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last April for Gordon Elliott; disappointing over hurdles on last two starts in 2025; makes stable debut. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 9
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (7) |
28th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Holds weak claims on his 2yo form for Adrian Nicholls; best watched on stable/seasonal debut unless the betting suggests otherwise. |
25/1 |
|
13th 12 (5) |
10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Has yet to make the frame in four starts and he beat only one on his nursery debut at Newcastle (6f) 29 days ago; others appeal more. |
25/1 |
|
11th 5 (10) |
11th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Failed to get home over 7.5f at Beverley the last twice, tough-looking tasks contributing to those defeats; open to improvement now handicapping and back down in trip; one to consider. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
30th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won on hurdling debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) last November but this year's Flat form has been disappointing and he was pulled up (albeit on soft ground) when making handicap hurdle debut in selling grade in July. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Scored on hurdling debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) in November and was very respectable third over same C&D the following month; still unexposed in this sphere but this year's Flat form has been substandard. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
25th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Proven on soft ground and he wasn't beaten far on his return to action at Newcastle five weeks ago (1m; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals); new, longer trip worth exploring; each-way claims. |
7/1 |
|
7th 6 (1) |
25th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Proven on soft ground and he wasn't beaten far on his return to action at Newcastle five weeks ago (1m; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals); new, longer trip worth exploring; each-way claims. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 6
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 (12) |
16th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Well-beaten in two C&D novices; poorly drawn and would be a surprise winner. |
66/1 |
|
8th 4 (4) |
1st Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
22-1 when a well-held sixth of eight on his debut over C&D (soft) in June; probably needed the experience, but he will need to have improved plenty to figure here. |
50/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
20th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
slowly into stride, always behind |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.93 |
| Trifecta | £12.80 |
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