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Good To FirmFollow Fitzdares On Instagram & Twitter EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C-D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: 6213 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 (4) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 1 |
8st 8lb |
Record of 2-6, with his wins in a Chepstow maiden (6f, good to soft) and Windsor novice (6f, good to firm); ran another good race when runner-up in Yarmouth nursery last time but he needs more progress to make a serious impact in this company; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
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2nd 1 (2) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, no extra towards finish |
3/1 |
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1st 2 (8) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Chased home a smart prospect at Nottingham in June before making all for an emphatic win at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) last month; disappointing under a penalty at Newcastle (Tapeta) last time but his best efforts have been on turf so far and he's a key player on his penultimate form; dangerous back in this sphere. |
5/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.00
Form: 44
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
All three wins have came at Kempton AW (7f/1m); caught out wide and was found to have an irregular heartbeat after finishing last back there last time; may be best to wait until he returns to the Sunbury venue. |
20/1 |
|
14th 8 (14) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Done well since cheekpieces went on, winning three round here last autumn, latterly off 4lb lower; solid comeback behind Mr Baloo a month ago but has to prove this mark within range and stall 14 isn't ideal for a prominent-racer. |
8/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 13
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (5) |
3rd Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Still to add to his debut win but he has finished second in handicaps the last twice, over C&D and then at Lingfield (6f, AW); shouldn't be far away off the same mark as last time. |
5/1 |
|
3 (7) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Best effort for a while when chasing home Ballsgrove Boy at Kempton four weeks ago; slightly better off at the weights but looks more exposed than his old adversary. |
8/1 |
|
3 (7) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Best effort for a while when chasing home Ballsgrove Boy at Kempton four weeks ago; slightly better off at the weights but looks more exposed than his old adversary. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Clear promise in three 6f runs in novice/maiden company, the most recent two coming on testing ground; could have a bigger effort in him now handicapping at a realistic level; sire has better strike-rate on AW than turf; one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (11) |
9th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't quite seen out his two races (6f) but showed ability both times, one place behind Charmoula at Newbury (soft) latest; bred to do better still, being the first foal of a Listed winner for his yard. |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
20th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
raced centre, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 03
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (10) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Sole win from 12 starts came in C&D maiden in May and she took her AW record to 22312 when a 4l second of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 19 days ago; can go well. |
7/1 |
|
4 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Hasn't always enjoyed the rub of the green in four turf handicaps, but hasn't been disgraced; interesting back on the AW (record 2231) and worth a second look. |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 (2) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Made winning reappearance in a 6f fillies' maiden at Chelmsford in May; better form in handicaps on next two starts and when below par at Windsor last time it was a Class 5; could resume her progress back down in grade. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 3524 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (4) |
31st Aug 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Hasn't found any stability so far but if fitting a visor helps, and he returns to the form of a good second at Lingfield (6f) now back at a bare 5f, he'd have possibilities on this handicap debut (dropped 4lb since first getting a mark); that's up in the air though. |
10/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Mixed form in his four starts and was only fourth when 5-4 favourite at Bath (5.6f, good) last month but he had a near-miss at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; that form puts him firmly in the picture and he's not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
17th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All races on good and good to firm; didn't confirm 5f debut promise on second start, over 6f at Newmarket, but he was the only one to press a useful type at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago and looks to have good prospects here. |
6/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (4) |
25th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Left 2yo novice/maiden form behind, having been gelded and possibly aided by the fitting of a visor, when striking at Wolverhampton this month (6f handicap); penalised when only third at Yarmouth next time (the horse he beat at Wolverhampton turned the tables by finishing second again); is 2lb lower off his revised mark here; player with return to 7f likely okay. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Built on some minor promise in his qualifying runs, with a win on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW; first-time visor) last week; has penalty back on turf but if he can match that latest effort, he'd still have a chance of a successful follow-up. |
11/8 |
|
1 (3) |
3rd Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well held in three starts over 6f/7f on turf last year, since when he has been gelded; makes his handicap/AW debut in a first-time visor after 259 days off, but has been found a weak race; market may prove informative. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 06
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (11) |
25th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
bumped start, soon switched left, always behind |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (7) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Improved effort (third over 7f) at Leicester last month on handicap debut; clear possibilities off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear and AW surface. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
10th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Well held at big prices all three runs (good to firm) but showed promise on second start; moving back up from 6f can help and nursery debut should present a much more realistic opportunity, so he needs a market check. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 48 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (1) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2f, rallying but not clear run over 1f out, soon looked to go wrong and pulled up |
20/1 |
|
3 (1) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2f, rallying but not clear run over 1f out, soon looked to go wrong and pulled up |
20/1 |
|
8 (10) |
30th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Down the field in novice events at Newbury and Windsor; not exactly bred for AW; first foal of a Bath specialist for her trainer and may be more interesting when switched to that venue. |
20/1 |
12/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (12) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
15 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Sole win at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 8lb lower) last July; fine on AW, as shown with near miss at Kempton (7f; beaten a neck) last October; sixth - faring best of the three involved in this race - in recent 7f Class 5 at Kempton; may strip fitter, with Mikkel Mortensen's 5lb claim handy. |
9/2 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has run very well in his last two starts over C&D, only going down by a neck in October; not seen since, though, and may just need the run. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 99
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (11) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins at Wolverhampton in March (9.5f and 1m4f) but form has tailed off significantly (pulled hard on last two starts) and he's hard to fancy at present. |
16/1 |
|
2 (4) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice at Wolverhampton in March but not so good in four starts since; only 1lb higher than for last success so not entirely out of this. |
11/2 |
|
7th 6 (7) |
30th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Record of 114 in AW handicaps, the wins at Wolverhampton; has failed to transfer the form back to turf the last twice; may still have more to offer in this sphere and can't be dismissed. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 5
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
26th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Failed to build on his debut Pontefract fifth when beating only one in 6f Windsor novice two weeks ago; lots more is needed from this son of Masar. |
50/1 |
|
12th 9 (4) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Half-brother to 11.4f-1m6f winner Placated (RPR 68); looked inexperienced when a never-dangerous fifth at Pontefract (6f, good) last month but he was beaten 9l and could be one for longer trips later on. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (13) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Most of his best efforts have come from the front but he just raced in touch when second at Yarmouth (6f) on latest outing, his best show this year; well handicapped if judged on peak 2025 efforts. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Front-runner who got upset in the stalls and was slowly away last time at Wolverhampton; his previous two runs were also below best form and easy lead looks unlikely with Grand Citadel in the field. |
12/1 |
|
11th 11 (7) |
24th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner; not found his best form in two runs back from a break and unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead in this field. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
Glentanar, Huscal
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £110.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £106.03 |
| Trifecta | £327.40 |
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