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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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 |
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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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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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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 |
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1st 3 (8) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Unraced on ground softer than good; Chester maiden (7.5f) winner who made all on Newmarket's July course last August; had been gelded when successfully repeating those tactics on his comeback at Newmarket (also 1m) in April but below that form back there at the Guineas meeting the following month; not dismissed, with Oisin Murphy sticking with him. |
6/1 |
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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 |
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 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 |
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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 |
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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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 |
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3rd 2 (7) |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win and best form has been on the AW, and it's nearly a year since he finished last in a Newbury handicap (1m); perhaps best watched. |
12/1 |
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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 |
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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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]