11.15
HeavyBetfred “Double Delight” British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again. |
6/1 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Ran well in Listed grade at Salisbury on reappearance; has failed to repeat that form in two major handicaps at Ascot since; returns to the scene of his last success (6f, soft) but this is a stiffer assignment. |
25/1 |
|
1 (19) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Acts on any ground; very useful performer who has Listed/Group form; two handicap attempts (6f) comprise a win at Doncaster last October and an excusable defeat (poorly drawn) in the Wokingham last time; effective over 7f and has the ability to get involved, even off top weight. |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (12) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced half-brother to Frankel and went very close in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last June (7f, good to firm); could improve for this month's reappearance here (2l fourth of five in Listed race) but others have greater substance to their claims; peak efforts on fast ground. |
12/1 |
|
5 (12) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced half-brother to Frankel and went very close in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last June (7f, good to firm); could improve for this month's reappearance here (2l fourth of five in Listed race) but others have greater substance to their claims; peak efforts on fast ground. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 212y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Looked an exciting prospect when narrowly denied in last year's Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) on just his fourth start; that made his three subsequent defeats (including fourth to Tiber Flow in Hungerford at Newbury) a little underwhelming but no surprise were he to bounce back with a bang on reappearance for a stable in very good form. |
2/1 |
20/1
- Place: £7.60
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
None too consistent in 2025, running well when second in 1m Listed event at Sandown (soft) in September but poorly twice afterwards; returns from a layoff and may find that conditions place the emphasis too much on speed. |
25/1 |
|
1 (6) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Form this term features a good effort, behind the subsequent QEII winner, at Sandown (Listed) on penultimate run; did too much up front latest; 2-2 over C&D (soft-ground novice wins) and looks interesting back here. |
9/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Lacks consistency but produced a solid run in defeat at Listed level last time (1m, soft) and this drop back to 7f will be no hardship; Charles Bishop gets off to partner Great Acclaim but this 4yo is respected off a competitive mark. |
11/1 |
8/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (10) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Absent since performing below expectations in this contest on soft ground last year when he bled from the nose; highly progressive otherwise and justified favouritism in the Irish Champion Stakes (1m2f, good) the time before, completing a four-timer; his belated return to action adds great interest. |
11/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Impressive Dante winner who is one of the rising stars of the season; proved game in a thrilling Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown most recently, taking record over 1m2f to 3-3 (all on good going) and overall record to 4-5; showed promise in heavy-ground contest on sole 2yo start; very progressive and promises to rate higher still; strongly respected. |
15/8 |
|
1st 5 (8) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
midfield on outer, disputing fourth halfway, pushed along over 2f out, challenging 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, kept on well towards finish |
6/4 |
7/2
Form: 232
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie. |
11/1 |
|
3 (4) |
29th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on good to soft but both wins (at 1m3f and about 1m) on good; ran up to his best when a close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in August but needs to pull out more against in-form rivals. |
13/2 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
2-4 over 6f, keeping on well when scoring at Newcastle last month (cheekpieces first time); only fifth at Kempton two weeks ago (7f) when he made a big move in the sixth furlong but couldn't quite sustain his effort close home; change of headgear today; not fully exposed as a sprinter. |
5/1 |
|
5th 8 (10) |
9th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, midfield halfway |
7/1 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
A drop to sprinting paid dividends when he won a 6f maiden at Doncaster in June; two subsequent runs in 6f handicaps have been fine but he will need the new cheekpieces to prompt extra if he's to win. |
5/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (5) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won in good style at Leicester (1m) in June on third start; well beaten on subsequent handicap debut at Chester (1m2f) but the unique track may not have suited and this 3yo retains potential for his top trainer; AW debut. |
15/2 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Easily got off the mark in 1m maiden at Leicester last month; this unexposed son of Lope De Vega appeals as the sort to go on improving, especially now stepped up in trip; big player on his handicap debut. |
2/1 |
|
1st 11 (11) |
4th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Mid-division on sole 2yo start (7f, heavy) and showed promise when fourth in first-time hood (retained) on reappearance at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April; this 290,000gns yearling is in good hands to continue to progress and he's on the shortlist this afternoon. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (13) |
5th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
3lb lower than winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in November and was running well when last seen on turf last summer, including a win here (11.5f, good to firm); still capable over this shorter trip and shortlisted. |
14/1 |
|
10th 12 (13) |
5th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
3lb lower than winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in November and was running well when last seen on turf last summer, including a win here (11.5f, good to firm); still capable over this shorter trip and shortlisted. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 69
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Failed to win during rather mixed campaign last season but last month's keeping-on second at Newcastle (2m1f, good) was a good effort and the form has been well advertised by the winner since. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Won a 2m juvenile contest here in November 2024, and added to his tally in a Series Final at Musselburgh (Class 2) the following spring; twice runner-up on the Flat here (1m2f) this winter, but well beaten over hurdles at Fakenham (2m) one month ago; others more obvious. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Mixed bag in 1m2f Newcastle Flat contests and two hurdles in recent months; only 1lb higher than for his Juvenile Hurdle Series Final win at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) this time last year, however, and Yorkshire yard has had placed horses in this race the past two years. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 800
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (7) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Mixed bag to date but he did better for the step up to 1m4f at Wolverhampton a month ago, an effort that's been boosted with the winner and fourth going in since; yard back among the winners with a double here last Monday and he's one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Mixed bag to date but he did better for the step up to 1m4f at Wolverhampton a month ago, an effort that's been boosted with the winner and fourth going in since; yard back among the winners with a double here last Monday and he's one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
4 (2) |
30th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-5 and a bit of a mixed bag so far, his best effort when beaten a short head and a head into third of seven in a maiden here (9.5f) in January; well held in both handicaps, but there is stamina in his pedigree with the longer trip in mind and he remains unexposed. |
5/1 |
12/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (8) |
12th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Has improved steadily with each run and the front two came clear when a workmanlike winner at Newmarket (1m, good; 13-8); the runner-up was third of nine on his next start; 7lb rise demands that he improves some more but that's very feasible. |
6/4 |
|
1st 5 (7) |
21st Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Better with each run last backend before being gelded; had a subsequent dual winner behind when going close off a 3lb lower mark on his comeback over this trip last month and holds leading claims for a yard back in its usual form. |
7/4 |
33/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (5) |
22nd Apr 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Makes appeal on pedigree but he dropped away to finish last of 13 in a 7f novice at Newmarket (heavy) in November; should prove a different proposition this year but still not easily recommended. |
20/1 |
|
6th 7 (5) |
22nd Apr 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Makes appeal on pedigree but he dropped away to finish last of 13 in a 7f novice at Newmarket (heavy) in November; should prove a different proposition this year but still not easily recommended. |
20/1 |
|
13th 12 (9) |
3rd Nov 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Godolphin cast-off who makes his debut; 1,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner One National (RPR 97); dam French 10.5f winner from classy family; others make greater appeal. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.96 |
| Trifecta | £217.20 |
Selections
Daily Record:
Individualism