17.10
StandardGolf And Gallop Package Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £3942
- 1m 3f 23y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.30
Form: 52
Last run: 20 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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7th 8 (15) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Only fourth of nine at York (1m4f, good) in July last time but prior to that he was beaten just a neck by Stressfree when making the running here (1m4f, good) in May; effective on soft/good to soft; remains lightly raced and is not written off now back here. |
9/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 188y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Effective on good to soft and good; record of 2-7 and better than ever when putting the pace to the race and just missing out at Haydock two months ago (1m4f); solid contender here off 3lb higher. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 13 (10) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
All turf starts have been on softer than good; won a Southwell novice last July, followed up in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) and good third of 15 off this mark in valuable 1m4f race at Newmarket; he failed to live up to favouritism at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance but wasn't disgraced and, after just six races, may still do better. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 79-593
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Fairly useful on Flat (2m winner) for Jane Chapple-Hyam and has taken quite well to hurdling, winning then third over 2m1f at Cartmel in the summer; carries a penalty but should be thereabouts. |
7/2 |
|
1 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Fairly useful on Flat (2m winner) for Jane Chapple-Hyam and has taken well to hurdling, just shaken up to beat six rivals over C&D (soft) last month; open to improvement and should go well under a penalty. |
5/2 |
|
1st 7 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Signed off on the Flat for Jane Chapple-Hyam with 2m AW win in January (RPR 80) and was very much in contention before final-flight unseat over C&D (good to soft) on stable/hurdle debut in May; Richie McLernon presumably had the pick of the two stable runners in this race; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 23 BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 4 (17) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
9-1 when fifth in the Chester Cup last year for Andrew Balding, which is as good as he's ever been on Flat; 7lb lower today, having been right off the boil for that yard later in 2025; recent hurdle efforts for new stable aren't enough to persuade, especially given such a wide draw. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
A useful winning stayer on the Flat for Andrew Balding; yet to match that form in this sphere but he posted his best effort when third of ten in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; not out of things on this stiffer track. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
He could do with settling better than when tailed off in Doncaster maiden (2m3f, soft) last month; however, he was very talented on the Flat in his prime and showed some promise on his first two hurdle starts (2m4f/2m1f, good to soft); not discounted now tackling his first handicap hurdle. |
16/1 |
5/2
Form: 3
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (7) |
26th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
107-rated hurdler won a maiden in that sphere last summer; ordinary enough Flat form and doubt dropping back from last two runs over 1m4f will be the answer. |
25/1 |
|
13th 5 (4) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Maiden hurdle winner last year has run well enough in four Flat starts including on AW when trained in Britain; fair bit to find with Sir Callisto on recent C&D run, although that was seasonal debut so could improve; hood now re-fitted. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (9) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Maiden hurdle winner last year has run well enough in four Flat starts including on AW when trained in UK; has a bit to do off this mark after a break but not ignored. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 59
Last run: 100 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (6) |
13th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won two out of three AW handicaps in 2024, coming well clear at Southwell (about 2m) last September; raised 9lb and wasn't seen again until last month, when finishing well held over an inadequate 1m4f on Newcastle AW; likely to be seen to better advantage this time. |
9/2 |
|
3 (4) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won twice on the Southwell Tapeta (1m6f/16.5f) last August/September; 9lb higher on this return from ten months off and not sure the drop in trip is in his favour. |
3/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (8) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Second win for Stuart Williams when getting up on the line over 1m6f at Newmarket (good to firm) last August; not seen since, though, and possibly best watched racing short of 1m3f for the first time on her return. |
10/1 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won on yard debut at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and close third at Chester (12.2f, good) next time; good to soft ground may not have been ideal when soundly beaten third here (1m4f) latest, and this trip may be within range, but she has to be better than ever today. |
15/2 |
|
10 (7) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Won on stable and seasonal debut at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and close third at Chester (1m4f, good) since; this 4yo has raced only six times and could still have more to offer; high on the list. |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: 8
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (3) |
30th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Placed in Sedgefield bumper; poor form on the Flat (1m-1m3f) and not that appealing on handicap debut with tongue-tie added. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 (9) |
7th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Placed in Sedgefield bumper; hasn't fared so well in two middle-distance events on Flat but shapes as if this drop in trip may help. |
66/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
29th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Didn't run for the Gosden yard; fair effort in a Sedgefield bumper before tailed off (1m2f, soft) behind Kildare Legend and Hardy Bloke on his Flat debut early in the month; is likely a long-term handicap project. |
100/1 |
6/1
Form: 2
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Dead-heated at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in November 2024 and he was runner-up over that C&D last February; showed he retains ability when fifth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on his first start for 433 days last month and may come on for it, although this drop back in trip may not be ideal. |
9/1 |
|
5th 10 (1) |
4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
2-6 on the Flat (including a dead heat); may need a stiffer test than this now, but market useful nonetheless after 433 days off. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
25th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Dead-heated in C&D contest (handicap debut) in November, following up his turf win; well held in two starts (hurdle/Flat) since but may resume his progress back here; still has low mileage; shortlisted. |
11/4 |
50/1
Form: 76
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (3) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
8yo former hurdler/chaser who turned his attentions to the Flat last summer; enjoyed a solid spell in soft-ground staying handicaps in the autumn and produced a career best in this code when winning over C&D (Dreams Adozen fourth) on his reappearance in April; found the Northumberland Vase too warm when last seen two months ago but he's not discounted. |
8/1 |
|
18 (17) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
8yo who is a former hurdler/chaser; enjoyed a solid spell in soft-ground staying handicaps on the Flat last autumn, and produced a career best in this code when winning by 3l on his reappearance at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) two months ago; a 5lb rise isn't harsh and he could be involved. |
16/1 |
|
1st 7 (3) |
30th Apr 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
nudged along early, in rear, steady headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 55
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Regressive maiden on the Flat in UK (three runs); best watched on hurdling debut after an absence. |
66/1 |
|
10th 13 (8) |
29th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Promise at a big price on her Haydock debut before well held on Polytrack last time; is apprentice-ridden today and may find life easier once handicapping. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (7) |
19th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won a 1m6f handicap on Tapeta for David Simcock and didn't get the best of runs next time; still lightly raced and recently bought for 14,000gns; can win more races. |
15/2 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
19th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won a 1m6f handicap on Tapeta for David Simcock and didn't get the best of runs next time; still lightly raced and recently bought for 14,000gns; can win more races. |
15/2 |
|
4th 8 (1) |
11th Nov 2024 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
midfield |
15/8 |
50/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (1) |
29th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Dam was a poor maiden and he only cost 1,000gns as a 2yo; surprise to see him feature on debut. |
50/1 |
250/1
Form: 07
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (3) |
15th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Well beaten in three maiden/novice runs last summer; no better for the switch to a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f) and others have more persuasive claims. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
11th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Thrice-raced gelding who drops in grade but has far-from-solid claims on form and needs to prove he's worth a mark of 50. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
11th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders but pushed along early |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.71 |
| Trifecta | £38.50 |
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