18.10
StandardIRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 4
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 (2) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Gained reward for some fine efforts on turf in recent months when winning 5f Ascot handicap (good to firm; also won on good to soft) a fortnight ago; raised 4lb to a clear career-high mark but he should give another good account of himself. |
9/2 |
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1st 2 (6) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
He has enjoyed more success on AW than turf but has run well in both visits to Ascot, finishing third of 12 four weeks ago; Billy Loughnane booked and he's likely to make a bold bid but he could help tee this up for one of the finishers. |
6/1 |
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3rd 3 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago; did best of those drawn in double figures at York 17 days ago and should give another good account. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 72
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 4 (12) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win from 17 starts came in a 6f maiden at Lingfield in 2024 but he has posted some good efforts since, including when third of eight over C&D in January; found the drop back to 7f against him here last time but he should come on for that first start in 226 days and now steps back up to 1m. |
12/1 |
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6th 8 (2) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Three solid efforts on AW over the winter but drops back to 7f for his return to action and it is not sure to suit; stable also run Yankee Dude. |
10/1 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Yet to win a handicap but not for a lack of effort and he ran well for second over C&D last month; perhaps stretched by 1m2f at Lingfield last month and he is one to take seriously back down in trip. |
3/1 |
5/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 5
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more. |
17/2 |
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9 (2) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more. |
17/2 |
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4th 8 (9) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Off the mark at sixth attempt when scoring with hood added at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; finished a 5l sixth in both runs since but he had some traffic issues on both occasions and still looks feasibly treated on his peak form; could be a big factor if he gets the breaks this time. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 6
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (2) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Contrasting performances this term, winning maiden at Beverley (7.5f, good) then last of nine in handicap; hard to recommend on latter effort but his earlier promise is not forgotten. |
12/1 |
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9th 6 (8) |
5th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Built upon last summer's promise (including on fast ground) when winning at 11-10 on reappearance in Beverley maiden (7.4f, good) in May; that form has been franked by the runner-up and this 145,000gns foal is open to further improvement; possible player on handicap debut. |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: 9
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D win as a 2yo; first success since when dead-heating in a 1m handicap here 23 days ago (subsequently awarded first place outright); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run. |
9/2 |
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1st 3 (6) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Just 1lb higher than when making a successful nursery debut here (7f) in September 2024, but has been out of form for a while and has still to convince over this far. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 6
Last run: 93 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (3) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Both wins were AW last year; sparked only once this summer but that close call at Brighton (1m) last month means he cannot be totally ruled out. |
8/1 |
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7th 8 (3) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner who has finished runner-up in two of his last four starts including a close call at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month; on same mark back on AW and he's respected on this drop back in trip. |
7/2 |
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2nd 1 (2) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual 7f AW winner in second half of last year but returned from layoff with two low-key turf runs in June/July (7f/7.3f); on a good mark now and might have untapped potential over 1m but others in this line-up have less to prove. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 85
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 (2) |
25th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders on inner |
20/1 |
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7th 1 (3) |
15th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Some improvement from debut but no telling impression when fifth of seven at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; switches to AW (brother Lesson Learned won on sand) seeking more. |
12/1 |
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5th 1 (6) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Cost £88,000 as a yearling but he was a weak 20-1 shot at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) last month and finished a remote eighth of 11; can only be watched after that low-key start. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 00
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 (2) |
9th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has form figures of 31122 since handicapping and that latest second was a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f; lost right hind shoe) two weeks ago; only 1lb higher in this similar race and he's open to more progress back on Polytrack; big player. |
3/1 |
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2nd 12 (7) |
23rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Progressive since handicapping, winning 7f events here and at Kempton this spring; solid second at Bath last time (1m, firm; slowly-run race); could take another step forward back on AW and he has the assistance of a leading amateur; would have more to prove over an extended mile if they go a strong pace |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (2) |
14th May 2025 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Has proved a different proposition since switching to handicaps following a gelding operation, winning two of his last three starts (all three over 7f on AW); now steps up to a 1m (he's speedily bred) on this return to turf under a penalty, 4lb higher than for last week's Kempton win; respected in his hat-trick attempt. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 86
Last run: 102 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 (3) |
29th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Formerly with Richard Hughes; has been placed on two occasions, latest over 1m2f, at Les Landes in Jersey this summer; stiffer task here. |
14/1 |
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8th 4 (1) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
6f nursery winner at Brighton last September; shaped quite well on her seasonal return at Lingfield in April (5f, AW) but failed to build on it in two further runs in the summer; back from 146 days on the sidelines and this drop in class will be in her favour; betting useful. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 (7) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Came good for Tony Carroll at third attempt, in Ffos Las classified (1m, good to soft) last month; has a bit more on his plate in this handicap but the move back up in trip ought to suit; might be the answer. |
9/2 |
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1st 5 (7) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-16 but best run for a while when beaten under 2l in a 1m classified race on the AW last time; a possible. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 87
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 4 (5) |
2nd Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Half-brother to 6f juvenile winner Royal Zabeel (RPR 85); shaped with promise at Ripon (5f, good to soft) on his second start but he flopped at Chelmsford (6f; first run since gelded) last month; that was a heavy defeat and he needs a transformation back in trip on nursery debut. |
11/2 |
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11th 11 (1) |
15th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Half-brother to 6f juvenile winner Royal Zabeel (RPR 85); unlikely that we've seen the best of him yet, having failed to negotiate a clear passage at Ripon (5f) latest; gelded since, and will be eligible for a handicap mark soon; may need more time. |
12/1 |
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7th 6 (4) |
20th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
towards rear |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.71 |
| Trifecta | £134.70 |
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