13.52
SoftByerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £5400
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.80
- Place: £2.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 (7) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Won the first (1m, soft) of two starts last autumn; fourth of seven in the Musidora at York (1m2f, good) on reappearance, making most, but never dangerous in another Group 3 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in June; lightly raced and therefore should be unexposed, but this mark for handicap debut looks tricky on current evidence. |
12/1 |
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7th 14 (13) |
28th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 1 |
8st 9lb |
Twice unplaced since making a successful debut at Salisbury (1m, soft) last October, though not disgraced when fourth of seven in the Group 3 Musidora at York (1m2f, good) last month; out of an AW winner, but she needs to find a bit more improvement to be competitive; holds an Irish Oaks entry. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
15th May 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Oaks and Ribblesdale entry; won debut in novice at Salisbury (1m, soft) last October, gamely coming out on top in a blanket finish; failed to fire when 10-1 for Listed race at Newmarket (1m) one month later, admittedly on heavy going; should stay at least 1m2f and this trainer-jockey combination won last Saturday's Lingfield Oaks Trial. |
20/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
30th Jun 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Sea The Stars colt; merely workmanlike when odds-on winner of 1m Kempton AW novice on second start last autumn; justified strong home reputation when powering clear in a 1m2f conditions race at Leicester; had an unusual profile for this race, having never run in a stakes race, but can be rated a serious contender nonetheless. |
6/1 |
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1st 1 (9) |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, raced wide early, in touch with leaders, raced in second after 3f, going easily 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, went well clear inside final furlong, easily |
8/11 |
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1st 1 (9) |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, raced wide early, in touch with leaders, raced in second after 3f, going easily 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, went well clear inside final furlong, easily |
8/11 |
7/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Refused to race at Musselburgh in February when last seen so comes with a risk attached; however, prior to that he won a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) and has potential off this opening mark in view of his useful Flat form (effective on soft in that code). |
11/2 |
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2nd 2 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Refused to race at Musselburgh in February when last seen so comes with a risk attached; however, prior to that he won a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) and has potential off this opening mark in view of his useful Flat form (effective on soft in that code). |
11/2 |
|
3 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Narrowly justified favouritism at Wetherby (second hurdles attempt) last time, adding to his Flat win; stiffer task upped in grade but may be capable of further improvement. |
10/1 |
5/4
Form: 92
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (4) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
0-10 in handicaps; twice third over 1m4f at Ascot this year but last two efforts have been below par; dropped another 3lb but it's not enough to tempt. |
9/1 |
|
1 (6) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
0-9 in handicaps; best form when second in the closing 1m2f race on this card last year; some respectable shows over 1m4f too, including with first-time blinkers (kept since) on penultimate start; last of ten back at Ascot last Saturday, admittedly in a Shergar Cup race and not beaten far but others have more pressing claims. |
9/1 |
|
10 (3) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
0-8 in handicaps; easily his best 2025 efforts were two thirds over C&D on good to firm, including when on the heels of Night Breeze on latest start, wearing first-time blinkers, but he needs to find extra. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Quite useful on the Flat at his best; always behind on first two hurdling starts and didn't achieve huge amount when well-held third in slowly run Southwell maiden (2m, good) last month but is still worth a glance in the betting before this handicap hurdle debut; tongue-tie refitted. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
A fair 1m4f Flat scorer for David Menuisier but yet to fire for his current yard, including in two hurdles; can't make a case for. |
33/1 |
|
8th 8 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
A fair 1m4f Flat scorer for David Menuisier but yet to fire for his current yard, including on his hurdling debut at Southwell (2m) last month; not easy to make a case for. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (11) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Did well in Meydan and returned to Britain for a close fourth in the Lincoln; hasn't kicked on from there, finishing down the field in the Royal Hunt and then midfield at Chelmsford (1m2f); looks vulnerable with his big weight. |
10/1 |
|
3 (4) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Successful in Meydan handicap (1m1f, good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln in March; looks interesting on that form but he's been a bit up and down this year and he struggled in the Royal Hunt Cup last time; mixed messages. |
5/1 |
|
17 (16) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in Meydan handicap (good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln on last appearance; quite exposed, however, and current mark leaves him in a tough spot. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 9
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (6) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Hit the ground running last year, winning twice at Nottingham in April, over 8.5f (good) and 1m2f (good to firm); also scored at Epsom (good to soft) in September and once again made a winning return when picking up an AW handicap here (1m2f) 19 days ago; up 5lb and this is tougher but he's progressive and can't be ignored. |
7/2 |
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1st 5 (10) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
A three-time winner (at up to 1m2f) in 2025 but he signed off with a below-par fifth in 1m2f Nottingham handicap in October; has won off a break though. |
9/1 |
|
7 (7) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
4yo who's come into his own this season with three wins, the first two on a sound surface at this track (1m/1m2f) in April and the latest when coming from the rear at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; needed some riding last time and is 5lb higher today but he was strong where it mattered and finished well on top. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (4) |
28th May 2024 Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Well held in three starts at around 1m on soft ground/AW for the Charltons last autumn; makes his stable/handicap debut (same owners) in a new headgear combination after 200 days off (gelded in the meantime); bred to stay and interesting to see how he fares in the market. |
11/1 |
|
4 (4) |
28th May 2024 Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Well held in three starts at around 1m on soft ground/AW for the Charltons last autumn; makes his stable/handicap debut (same owners) in a new headgear combination after 200 days off (gelded in the meantime); bred to stay and interesting to see how he fares in the market. |
11/1 |
|
10th 6 (1) |
24th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Little strength in the market before Salisbury debut (1m, soft) when showing no more than a glimmer of ability; entitled to come on for the run but this test might be on the sharp side for him. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Sole win (22 races) was on AW in June 2024; five seconds on turf and bang there on AW (1m3f/1m4f) on last two starts before 30,000gns sale (left Alan King) in April, but this is the first time he's gone beyond that on Flat. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 (2) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Sole win in 1m2f Lingfield AW handicap nearly two years ago; has been running well since back on AW of late but it's pushing it to call him well handicapped in this competitive race. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 (5) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
On a losing run but he comes here in good nick, coming out on top of the pace-setters when fifth of ten in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap 39 days ago; he holds solid claims off a 2lb lower mark. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (3) |
26th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Maiden under both codes; left James Ferguson after finishing tailed off in Windsor handicap last June and has suffered some heavy defeats over hurdles for these connections too; returns to the Flat with plenty to prove. |
20/1 |
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7th 8 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Hinted at ability over hurdles last November, but has gone the wrong way since; a second wind operation will need to have made a difference. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 8
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (6) |
16th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Not an immediate hit in handicaps but the step up to 2m saw him win twice on turf and once over C&D; foiled in the four-timer at Southwell but he lost nothing in a tenacious defeat to one who is now 3-3 at distances beyond 2m (first two well clear); up another 3lb but looks sure to go well. |
11/8 |
|
2nd 11 (11) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Typical improver from the yard who bids for a four-timer after two wins over 2m on turf and a particularly emphatic success at Kempton (2m, Polytrack); has been hit with another 10lb rise for that latest success, but folly to rule him out given the possibility of further progress. |
9/4 |
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1st 8 (10) |
7th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
A few costly defeats in early summer but has got it together since tackling this trip and may well have more to offer upped another 5lb on his AW debut (is a half-brother to a Polytrack winner); is shortlisted for a stable in its usual high-summer form. |
6/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £30.28 |
| Trifecta | £175.50 |