15.30
Good To SoftStarlight Express Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6480
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
50/1 (Won)
- Win: £91.60
- Place: £14.10
Form: 70-
Last run: 232 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 10 (6) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
led |
11/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 4
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 (7) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Made all for ready win at Newmarket (good to firm) two weeks ago, proving suited by the step up to 1m and taking record to 2-5; not sure to get such an easy lead in this bigger field but otherwise brings good claims, being progressive. |
7/1 |
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1st 3 (2) |
10th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
made all, nudged along over 2f out, went clear over 1f out, kept on, readily |
9/4 |
5/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1-
Last run: 226 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (8) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive last summer, winning two 6f handicaps at Ascot and ending the campaign with a fine second in a Group 3 over the same C&D; promising return at Salisbury and was well backed ahead of his Wokingham bid four weeks ago, only to drop away in the closing stages; versatile groundwise; still early days and new blinkers could give him a lift. |
13/2 |
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12th 5 (12) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Well ahead of his mark when winning two C&D handicaps (good and good to firm) last summer and he chased Apollo One home in a Group 3 here on soft in October; caught out for a bit of pace at a crucial stage when turned over at a short price in a Listed Salisbury race on reappearance but he should come on for the run and this thorough test will be ideal; strong claims. |
15/2 |
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4th 2 (5) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Improved for the return to 6f last summer, comfortably winning two handicaps at Ascot before a fine second in a Group 3 (soft ground) when last seen 231 days ago; still has low mileage and should make a bold bid for last year's winning stable. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 18 (13) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
All races over 7f until running a screamer in a close third of 28 (good to firm) in this race last year; ready winner of his next 6f start, on the AW last October; has had some trip and aids switches for new yard but looked back on a better path when a close, staying-on second in a 5f Carlisle Listed race (first-time cheekpieces replaced regular tongue-tie) last time; 3lb well in and has a big run in him back over C&D. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
5-10 at 6f/7f for Harry Charlton; unplaced all four outings since joining current stable, finishing in midfield in Victoria Cup at Ascot most recently; unproven at 5f; wears headgear for the first time; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
13th 4 (29) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Broadly progressive for previous yard but proved disappointing in this race last year, having raced freely; ran well in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot next time; not particularly solid on his 2026 form for new stable and it remains to be seen whether he settles returned to this C&D. |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 3
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won over C&D in March of 2025 off 11lb higher; 0-12 in the meantime and quiet so far this term. |
12/1 |
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12th 9 (5) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
He's 9lb lower than when winning at Doncaster last March and may have needed his comeback run there this March, when mid-division; however, his form went the wrong way as last year developed and he needs to get back on track. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 7
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 4 (2) |
27th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
prominent on inner |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has run well in AW handicaps at 1m and 7f but he couldn't hold his pitch in his first turf handicap, at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 23 days ago, and improvement clearly needed. |
7/1 |
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4th 5 (4) |
24th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
led, headed and prominent over 6f out, ridden and led again over 2f out, headed under 2f out, no extra and lost two places final 110yds |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 (10) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Failed to kick on after winning this last year (good to firm) but he returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when runner-up at Ascot (1m, good to firm) recently; won on soft ground early in career; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
11/2 |
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2nd 7 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Strong handicap form last summer, runner-up in both Ascot runs (1m, straight course) before landing a valuable prize at York's Ebor meeting; only 1lb higher today after a couple of low-key runs in May; interesting with cheekpieces now given a go. |
4/1 |
|
12th 3 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Can front-run; had 1m wins at Newmarket and York last season, with two seconds at Ascot in between including the Royal Hunt Cup; makes plenty of appeal on that evidence but needs to bounce back from an underwhelming reappearance when second favourite at Newmarket two weeks ago. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 6-4
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 7 (2) |
9th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Having only her third run in a handicap today and was competitive in the latest when returned to 7f at Lingfield (good to firm); off the same mark here and fully entitled to have some say. |
11/2 |
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3rd 6 (4) |
24th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Hung right and was unable to justify favouritism when fourth of seven on last month's handicap debut at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) but moves back up in trip here and probably still has potential. |
5/1 |
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4th 3 (6) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
towards rear |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 14 (19) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 37y |
9st 0lb |
1m4f AW winner but 0-6 on turf and recent form none too encouraging; poor draw too. |
25/1 |
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14th 11 (14) |
18th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 3lb |
1m4f AW winner; decent form at Dundalk last autumn, poor at that venue this year; same story at Navan on latest. |
25/1 |
|
14th 10 (5) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
1m4f AW winner is 0-4 on turf; recent showings at Dundalk not encouraging and remains 7lb above sole win; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (11) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Best form has been on AW, with a career high at Newcastle in January (5f); 0-12 on grass and well down the field in a Class 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest. |
12/1 |
|
19th 8 (14) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
All three wins and best form have been on the AW, delivering a career high at Newcastle in January (5f AW); lower turf mark sees him 2lb higher here but he is 0-11 on grass and lacks a recent run. |
50/1 |
|
1st 3 (6) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Strong 6f form here until a disappointing run eight days ago, tanking through the race but finding little off the bridle; should be fine back at 5f and he remains on a dangerous mark. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 4
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (6) |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Hint of ability after getting knocked sideways at the start on Newbury debut (7f, good to soft); well held on AW after but came through strongly to lead near the line on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (extended 1m) in June; up 2lb and this stiffer test back on turf can suit; improve. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 (3) |
20th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't built on a fair Newbury debut but was drawn wide on Polytrack last time and this half-sister to multiple AW winner Papa Stour starts handicap life at a sensible level; should do better for a yard operating at a decent strike-rate on the AW this year. |
4/1 |
|
11th 13 (10) |
5th Jun 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Two runs at Newbury this spring, failing to build on April's debut effort when only 11th 19 days ago (the fourth and seventh are due to run in division one); improvement required for the switch to AW. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 4
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (11) |
15th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Improved when winning in clearcut style from off the pace on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in August; perhaps his run under a penalty one week later came too soon, as he disappointed; he's a lightly raced 3yo and the style of his win makes this new trip look interesting. |
25/1 |
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8th 9 (5) |
15th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
slowly away, took keen hold, in rear throughout |
5/1 |
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1st 6 (4) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Some promise when fourth of 11 on his Doncaster debut (7f, soft) in May, but twice held since (gelded/wind surgery before latest start); open to progress now handicapping, though, and worth a second look. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 0-9
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (12) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Won three times last year (including C&D on good to soft) and he's just 1lb above his last winning mark; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game this season and first-time cheekpieces need to prompt something extra. |
20/1 |
|
15 (3) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Three wins in second half of last year (7f-8.6f, good to soft/AW); his progress has stalled this season, with two mid-division finishes (1m, AW), but his Newmarket trainer is 3-15 here and he may yet be capable of better. |
10/1 |
|
9 (1) |
1st Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Emerged from midfield to win with a bit in hand at Southwell (1m) in October; only 4lb higher and his midfield finish at Kempton was after 206 days away; still appeals as a horse who could have more to offer. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 6-8
Last run: 59 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (6) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won twice at Brighton in the second half of 2025; ended that campaign with a good second at Lingfield in December but he has been absent since and he'll need a personal best to take this on his return. |
10/1 |
|
5 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Record of 2-5 since wearing a hood (maiden previously), the wins in Class 6 events at Brighton (about 5f); has to overcome career-high mark back up in trip/grade and returned to AW. |
11/4 |
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5 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Record of 2-5 since wearing a hood (maiden previously), the wins in Class 6 events at Brighton (about 5f); has to overcome career-high mark back up in trip/grade and returned to AW. |
11/4 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (7) |
4th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Six-race maiden who has little worthwhile form and failed to beat a rival the last twice; easily opposed. |
50/1 |
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10th 2 (7) |
4th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Six-race maiden who has little worthwhile form and failed to beat a rival the last twice; easily opposed. |
50/1 |
|
10th 12 (2) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Poor form in five starts at up to 7f; switch to AW needs to spark a transformation. |
66/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16th 16 (2) |
17th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Second foal; half-sister to 7f 2yo winner Mariha (RPR 68); dam 6f and 7f (Group 3) 2yo winner (105), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Awzaan, 7f/1m Listed winner Muteela and Listed-placed 1m-1m2f winner Hajras; tackling the boys on debut but there's lots to like on paper. |
20/1 |
|
16th 16 (2) |
17th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Second foal; half-sister to 7f 2yo winner Mariha (RPR 68); dam 6f and 7f (Group 3) 2yo winner (105), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Awzaan, 7f/1m Listed winner Muteela and Listed-placed 1m-1m2f winner Hajras; tackling the boys on debut but there's lots to like on paper. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 85
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (5) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won six 7f Tapeta handicaps in the opening months of last year, two over C&D, going two stone up the weights; didn't see out 1m when last seen and holds each-way claims back on his favoured surface. |
20/1 |
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7th 5 (8) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has done most of his racing over 7f, winning six times (all on AW); back in form with placed efforts on last two starts, latest at Kempton; close third at this venue in sole 1m attempt; again has an each-way shout. |
7/1 |
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3rd 6 (5) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Last 11 AW starts have been on Tapeta (231115111852), but he was beaten less than a length into third of 14 on his last visit here (1m); back up 1lb for his latest second of 12 at Southwell (7f)), but still 1lb below his last winning mark; respected. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 49-
Last run: 266 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Can be a handful in the preliminaries (bolted before start/got loose on two occasions) but was never seriously challenged when making all on Lingfield AW (7f) 18 days ago; back up 3lb and might cope with return to 6f with forcing tactics again; more obvious than many. |
5/2 |
|
7 (7) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to be placed in eight starts, though it looked as though he would apprciate the return to this trip when fifth of ten on his Wolverhampton return (6f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; still needs a bit more, though. |
5/1 |
|
3 (6) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-7 and lightly raced since a promising 2yo debut; out of the frame in two starts over 7f here in the spring (in cheekpieces, now removed); returns from another 104 days off and only of interest if backed. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 7
Last run: 44 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (1) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Nothing in two starts for Ian Williams and was beaten miles at Newbury (7f, good) last month; makes her debt for her new yard having been picked up for 2,600gns this month. |
200/1 |
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19th 19 (10) |
17th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Never better than midfield when 66-1 for a 7f maiden at Kempton last month; down the pecking order here. |
100/1 |
|
19th 19 (10) |
17th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Never better than midfield when 66-1 for a 7f maiden at Kempton last month; down the pecking order here. |
100/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
mounted in chute, took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
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4th 6 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
mounted in chute, took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
7th Apr 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
led |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £628.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £262.00 |
| Trifecta | £1499.70 |