11.45
HeavyBetfred “Double Delight” British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Gained a fourth Flat win with a hard-earned success in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last September; stamped himself as a useful recruit to hurdling when scoring at Cork last month. |
7/1 |
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1st 6 (7) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Looked one to follow when impressive on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last September; failed to kick on from that initially but got back on track with convincing win in small field at Ripon (1m4f, soft) in July; could have more to offer for top yard now things have clicked again, especially now back up in trip, and he's not necessarily a soft-ground specialist. |
4/1 |
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1st 1 (5) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Looked potentially smart when smooth winner on 1m4f Ascot handicap debut (soft) last September in first-time cheekpieces; hasn't progressed as might have been expected in three subsequent runs (favourite each time) but not disgraced either and may have found good to firm ground too lively (raced on softer than good otherwise) when fifth of 12 in a York Dante meeting handicap on reappearance (no headgear); still has time on his side and a potential class act giving weight away to lesser opposition in refitted cheekpieces. |
4/7 |
7/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 4
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 6 (2) |
24th Mar 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Cost 1,000,000gns as a yearling; both starts over 7f at Newmarket last backend, better effort when runner-up on heavy ground latest despite again hanging left; gelded since; alarm bells are ringing but he has clear possibilities granted further improvement. |
9/4 |
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2nd 11 (5) |
3rd Nov 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Slowly away and beaten nearly 11l by a stablemate when fourth of 12 at 11-2 on recent debut over C&D (soft); however, this 1,000,000gns yearling may be a lot sharper for that run and is not ruled out. |
7/2 |
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9 |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb
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50/1
- Place: £13.60
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7 |
7th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 4lb
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3rd 3 (7) |
3rd Nov 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
10,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to Italian 1m winner (including 2yo); unraced dam from useful family; gelded; others appeal more. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 1
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 9 (1) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Soundly beaten at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago, so his losing run continues, but he was in good heart previously and kept on well when making the frame at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Carlisle (7f, good); this first crack at 1m is worth a go and he's not ruled out each-way. |
33/1 |
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9th 2 (12) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Course winner (6f) who has been running well in defeat lately having fallen down the weights, as when third of nine at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; losing run now up to 16, though. |
8/1 |
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3rd 3 (7) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Still 3lb lower than when second of eight at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, but losing run up to 15 and he does seem best at shorter. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 2 (3) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 135y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Two 1m good-ground wins last spring include a defeat of Classic Encounter at Newmarket; creditable fifth of 16 at Meydan in January and although his return to these shores didn't go well when tailed off at Newmarket (raced too freely) in April, he's dipped below his last winning mark; considered. |
9/2 |
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9th 8 (3) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Good seventh of 23 here in the Cambridgeshire when second home on his side; not much went right on UAE debut at Meydan (1m, good) in January but he was a solid fifth of 16 over that C&D a fortnight later and is now back down to his last winning mark; C&D winner who looks a key player. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 6 (7) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Signed off for Ralph Beckett in good form in autumn 2024 but, following a long absence, was last of four on last month's stable debut (1m4f, turf); might need a few more runs before he's of interest again. |
20/1 |
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4th 2 (1) |
8th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Southwell handicap (1m4f; visor first time) and was placed seven times for Ralph Beckett in 2024; subsequently sold for 42,000gns in October 2024, but hasn't run since; no easy task after a long break. |
16/1 |
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2nd 9 (9) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Has looked quirky but he's consistent and took well to new headgear at Southwell (1m4f, AW; off 4lb lower) most recently, opening his account at the tenth attempt; that form has been well advertised by the second and third since; highly respected in the retained visor. |
9/2 |
9/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 5 (6) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon rallied and good headway on near side of group, led over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, easily |
7/4 |
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3rd 4 (6) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Disappointing favourite and co-favourite in his first two handicaps but has turned a major corner with blinkers fitted for his two starts since, winning at Salisbury and Newbury (both 1m4f on good to firm); first off the bridle turning for home last time, before leading on the post, which sees a switch of headgear today (off 6lb higher mark) but also a step up in trip which has to make appeal; leading player. |
9/2 |
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1st 6 (7) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Disappointing favourite and co-favourite in his first two handicaps but the blinkers went on at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he won that six-runner race in good style; 8lb higher today but may have turned a corner and has to be taken seriously. |
5/2 |
100/1
Form: 8O
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 (4) |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Dual 6f AW winner for Tony Carroll in early part of this year, but not quite at same level for current stable in recent months; drops back to a more suitable trip after recent 1m defeat but still makes only limited appeal. |
20/1 |
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6th 8 (5) |
23rd May 2025 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached. |
20/1 |
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6th 8 (5) |
23rd May 2025 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 (10) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Usually seen on the AW and just 2lb higher than when winning at Lingfield (7f) in December; placed just once in 11 starts on turf, though, so not hard to have reservations. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 97
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 (4) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Secured a fourth win (three on turf) when taking Lingfield handicap (1m2f, AW) on his April reappearance but that hasn't been backed up in two subsequent starts; latest fourth was a step back in the right direction, however, when shaping like this first attempt at 1m4f is worth a go; 1-1 here and he holds each-way prospects. |
16/1 |
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4th 8 (9) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Acts on good to firm and good to soft; reappeared with a comfortable AW win in April but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off back on turf at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back again after that but he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form. |
16/1 |
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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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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.67 |
| Trifecta | £1272.60 |
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