14.50
Good To FirmByerley Stud Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5400
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
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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9 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Had some Flat ability; not yet shown much over hurdles and he was out of the picture when falling four out on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter (80-1) in July; had wind surgery since but others higher up the list; hood discarded. |
25/1 |
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10 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Failed to build on a mildly encouraging hurdle debut at Stratford (2m, good) in October in two subsequent starts, but heavy ground may not have suited over C&D in December; returns from a break for his handicap debut but needs a marked step forward. |
66/1 |
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10th 2 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Had breathing issue when well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in June and, following a wind op, fared better when fourth (behind Stardrop) at Stratford last month; needs another big step forward today, though; hood added. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
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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7th 5 (5) |
23rd Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Maiden hurdle winner in first-time blinkers; 0-11 on the Flat, which sees him continue down the weights but he's been soundly beaten in Polytrack handicaps (unraced on Tapeta) and Flat record over the last year has been uninspiring; visored first time (has tried cheekpieces as well as the blinkers). |
12/1 |
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4th 2 (2) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner but he's 0-10 on the Flat and keeps weakening no matter what trip he faces; slipping down the weights but he's difficult to fancy. |
20/1 |
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7th 5 (9) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 17y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Hurdle winner at Doncaster (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in December but struggled in his next five starts; ran a bit better when sixth of nine at Bath (1m2f, firm) 15 days ago but isn't certain to back that up; cheekpieces replace blinkers. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 19 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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5 (6) |
3rd Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Wore visor the last twice, winning at Salisbury (1m) then leaving the impression something was amiss at Brighton; has form on AW and, assuming he's back on song, could go well switched to blinkers. |
13/2 |
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12th 8 (10) |
6th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Had gone close a couple of times before making his breakthrough at the ninth attempt when scoring at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 42 days ago; first-time visor likely helped that day and he needs a bit more back up 3lb. |
11/2 |
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1st 2 (7) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Eight-race maiden despite his many minor honours; 1m2f back on AW for latest outing did not work out and he finished just behind Invincible Duke at Goodwood (1m) the time before despite less trouble in running; frustrating sort who now sports headgear for the first time. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
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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7th 4 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Won handicaps at Newmarket and Epsom this summer before finishing down the field in the Royal Hunt Cup; only 14th of 18 at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) eight days ago but that doesn't tell the story of his run as he was travelling well but with nowhere to go for most of the home straight; he will need a career best to win but it is not out of the question. |
11/1 |
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14th 4 (19) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Record of 2-4 since being gelded features a success at Epsom on Oaks day when overcoming trouble; down the field in the Royal Hunt Cup 12 days later but perhaps the race came too soon; rested over six weeks since and may rebound. |
20/1 |
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23th 17 (10) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Overcame trouble to win by 1l at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on Oaks day, taking record since being gelded to 2-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; returns to a hotter handicap but he's improving steadily and 1lb well in under a penalty; not dismissed. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
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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12th 8 (14) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Contested three Group races last summer; it's been 1m4f handicaps (good to firm) this season, registering his highest rating when fourth of eight at Newmarket in May but two disappointing shows at Ascot have followed; blinkered latest; stays at least 1m5f (unraced over this far) and he's 6lb lower than at Newmarket, but some caution is advised at present. |
20/1 |
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7th 1 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Contested three Group races last summer; 1m4f handicaps (good to firm) this season, registering his highest rating when fourth of eight at Newmarket in May but backpedalling from over 3f out when just 9-1 at Royal Ascot; needs to bounce back in first-time headgear but his sights are lowered. |
9/2 |
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14th 7 (18) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Ran creditably last summer in the Derby and two 1m5f Group 3s, while coming up well short; absent 259 days before his fourth of eight on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm; Hopewell Rock third) seven weeks ago, which was actually his best form and the first two also dominated a 1m6f handicap here on Tuesday, but he needs to build on that. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Sole success came at Kempton last May; made the frame on all three starts this summer and should give another good account. |
8/1 |
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3rd 1 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Scored over 1m on Polytrack in May and placed twice behind same progressive rival over that trip on turf at Ffos Las last month; benefits from Mason Paetel's useful 5lb claim here and shapes as though well worth a crack at 1m2f; might be the answer. |
100/30 |
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2nd 3 (3) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Tended to stick to slow turf/Polytrack; missed a year after finishing lame last June and was entitled to have needed his comeback, when third to Grey Soul over C&D; hit traffic late that day and is 2lb better off, so there's a fair chance he turns things round. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 36 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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4th 7 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Made fairly encouraging handicap debut over C&D (good) last month and his recent fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m, good) was also respectable; needs to find something extra today, though. |
8/1 |
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4th 5 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-11 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; made a fairly encouraging handicap hurdle debut when sixth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good) this month, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces here. |
7/1 |
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6th 4 |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Modest maiden on Flat and a similar story over hurdles, all maidens; handicaps are now a better option but he's unconvincing. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9
Last run: 20 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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9th 2 (10) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Often leads; unbeaten 3-3 on the AW but his most recent Flat win came on turf, at Sandown (1m6f, good) last July; was all the better for a break when going close at Lingfield (1m6f, good to firm) this month and seemed to handle good to soft ground over hurdles; thereabouts. |
12/1 |
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2nd 1 (2) |
4th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Turf/AW/hurdle winner; ran well over jumps during the winter but trailed in last on his return to the Flat at Goodwood where he ran in snatches; that was unlike him and he could bounce back. |
5/1 |
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10th 1 (4) |
1st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
The last of four Flat wins was over this trip at Sandown last summer (good; 5lb lower); has since racked up a solid sequence over hurdles; in form, consistent and respected. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
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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7th 5 (12) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Made it tenth-time lucky at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in October, but held in two starts at Southwell (1m6f/1m3f) since; 1lb drop not enough to tempt. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 (2) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Got off the mark at the tenth attempt when staying on strongly to beat eight rivals at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) four weeks ago; up 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated on that latest form and is open to progress at this new trip; big player. |
2/1 |
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6th 5 (2) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Got off the mark at the tenth attempt when staying on strongly to beat eight rivals at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) four weeks ago; up 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated on that latest form and is open to progress at this new trip; big player. |
2/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7
Last run: 22 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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6 (6) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Had a consistent year and has won twice over 1m4f; slowly away when beaten 4l at Lingfield (AW) two runs back and soft ground was a first when running no race last time; could go well. |
10/1 |
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1 (3) |
11th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Opened her account when scoring over C&D (good) from 10lb lower in July; followed up off 6lb higher at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) ten days later; fairly consistent since and not ruled out back here. |
9/1 |
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7th 10 (8) |
30th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Won at Epsom (1m4f, good) and Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) last month; creditable second in hat-trick bid at Newmarket but she was a well-held third at Ffos Las last time; still unexposed at this trip but this is competitive back on AW and she needs to find more to defy this mark. |
13/2 |
Verdict
The form on offer is well below the usual standard required to win this novice event, so the shortlist is headed by DISSIDENT, Battle Stride and Nightime Dancer who look best of the newcomers, preferred in that order. The market signals should offer further guidance. Paragon and Enrolled may show improvement and fare best of the once-raced runners.[Steve Boow]