14.42
Good To FirmHoudini’s Final Escape Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.20
- Place: £1.40
Form: 4
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (7) |
20th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
raced in third, went second over 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds |
5/2 |
2/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (4) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f, most recently winning big-field handicap (good to firm) for a bright end to his spell in Bahrain; this local runner is well drawn returned to British soil and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 5f. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
hampered start and stumbled start, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, edged left and no extra over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
hampered start and stumbled start, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, edged left and no extra over 1f out |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 35
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (3) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Started his handicap career with a close call at Ascot (6f, good) last July but he's been well held in three runs since, including on Polytrack and Tapeta last month; record now stands at 0-7 and others are preferred. |
25/1 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Started his handicap career with a close call at Ascot (6f, good) last July but he's been well held in three runs since, including on Polytrack and Tapeta last month; record now stands at 0-7 and others are preferred. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
29th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong |
7/1 |
12/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though. |
3/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix. |
15/8 |
|
6th 4 (9) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface. |
7/1 |
20/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (7) |
14th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Showed promise among his first three starts and retains potential; however, this headstrong sort could do with settling better than when fifth of seven on recent nursery debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW), where he also hung right. |
11/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
31st Aug 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Pulled hard over 6f and it was a similar story dropped to 5f at Windsor in July when he again didn't have much left once headed; handy draw for those tactics now handicapping but he needs to conserve energy better. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 8 (4) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
£70,000 breeze-ups purchase; not beaten far in a bunched finish here on debut and then raced freely and found some trouble at Salisbury; dropping back to 5f might be the right move at this stage of his career. |
5/2 |
5/1
Form: 95
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (8) |
27th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Contrasting performances on the other track here (7f) since being gelded, winning at the Craven meeting in April then well below par in May; not sure what to expect from him on July course debut. |
10/1 |
|
4 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
|
4 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (3) |
27th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Inconsistent maiden but posted one of his better efforts last time (9.5f, AW; second start for new yard) while shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring. |
5/1 |
|
5th 3 (11) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-7 for three different stables, ending up well held held on his debut for this one at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) last Friday after a seven-month absence; best watched for now; stable also runs Arlecchino's Rex. |
20/1 |
|
7th 12 (3) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Runner-up in 7f Leicester handicap in cheekpieces for Paul Attwater last July; only fifth at Salisbury later that month and changed hands for 1,000gns in the autumn ahead of this first outing for a new yard after 216 days off; cheekpieces removed, first-time tongue-tie on. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Got behind after a slow start here last time but still got to within a head of the winner; the hood is removed but one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
2lb lower than when winning over this C&D last May and took a step back in the right direction, following some lesser efforts, when fourth of 13 here 24 days ago; needs to build on that but he's a contender if doing so. |
7/2 |
|
4th 9 (1) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Couple of ordinary efforts on the AW since unseating in February but he returns to turf on a career-low mark, 1lb lower than when winning over C&D last spring; the hood returning could help and he ought to fare better. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 98
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (11) |
15th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
The odd good run this winter and a wind op since his latest run could have a positive effect; stamina for this trip still to be confirmed. |
16/1 |
|
10 (10) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
1-18, the win coming at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) for Jamie Osborne in January; third of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in May, but well held in two starts since returning from 136 days off last month. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.75 |
| Trifecta | £34.10 |
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