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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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 |
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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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (5) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Hurdle winner in December but well short of that level over hurdles and in one Flat run this year; down in the weights but with a point to prove. |
9/1 |
|
7th 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Opened his account in Doncaster juvenile hurdle (2m) in December; well below par subsequently though, back on the Flat when tenth at Doncaster 22 days ago; change of headgear now tried. |
25/1 |
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10th 8 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won over hurdles here (good to soft) in December but has disappointed since, including back on the Flat (2m, AW) last week; it remains to be seen whether this drop back in trip improves matters. |
33/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Down the field when 33-1 in C&D Cambridgeshire last September, before being gelded; however, he was reliable and progressive earlier last season and reappeared with a front-running 1m win here (favourite) 18 days ago; has 5lb penalty (same as his revised mark) but needs plenty of respect. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Easily made all in small field on the other Newmarket course in August on just his second handicap start; after a 10lb rise he turned in a respectable fourth of 11 at Goodwood (also 1m) a fortnight later but was down the field here in September's Cambridgeshire (1m1f, also good to firm); has been gelded and might have more to offer this term. |
7/2 |
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15th 21 (17) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Easily made all in small field on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last month on his second handicap start; after a 10lb rise he ran well when fourth of 11 to Tribal Chief at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last time and further improvement is possible but necessary this afternoon. |
20/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (9) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
100-1 for the Derby at Epsom but showed improvement in making late headway from the back to finish eighth of 18 runners; similar form later last summer in Group 3s at Newmarket and Newbury; gelded in March and some improvement is needed but he is lightly raced and may be capable of it. |
15/2 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 61y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
100-1 for the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good) but showed improvement in making late headway from the back to finish eighth of 18 runners; again stuck to his task well when creditable second of five to a very classy winner in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m5f, good to firm) and this lightly raced 3yo could still prove capable of better; considered. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Finished third in the Lingfield trial, then was an outsider in the Derby but appeared to show further improvement in making late headway from the back to finish eighth of 18 runners; possibilities back down in class with this longer distance worth exploring. |
9/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 (16) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Reappeared having been gelded and has shown improved form this spring, going close at Kempton (7f, AW) then winning there (1m); has shown signs of promise on turf and he's a player if transferring his good form back to grass. |
15/2 |
|
1st 8 (4) |
5th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Excuses in two nursery runs here last backend and turned in a career-best effort on his 7f comeback here three weeks ago, when coming away with a subsequent winner off 3lb lower; goes on the shortlist. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
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4th 8 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Modest maiden on Flat; reached the frame on the first of two hurdle outings at Huntingdon in recent months but the form is barely modest; more needed. |
33/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
3rd 7 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Useful four-time Flat winner at up to 1m6f; the penalty contributed to his undoing at Stratford last time (2m2f, soft) but he's proving consistent over hurdles and won't mind getting back on less testing ground; can lead. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won four times on the Flat up to 1m6f and got off the mark over hurdles on his second start at Warwick (2m, good) in November; has continued to run well since, running his best race when third in a Listed contest at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January; should have no issues with the step up in trip and sets the standard. |
7/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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]