15.15
Good To SoftSkytree Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands A, B, C And D) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4860
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 91
Last run: 18 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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7th 7 |
30th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
2yo Listed winner for Ralph Beckett who was 0-5 on the Flat last year; fairly encouraging start to hurdle career when third of 11 at 12-1 at Newbury (2m, good to soft) this month; open to improvement in this code and top trainer has 39% strike-rate here in last five seasons; leading claims. |
5/6 |
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3rd 11 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Trained on Flat by Ralph Beckett, posting a record of 3-4 (including Listed win) as a 2yo but 0-5 last year; sold for 45,000gns since last run; best form suggests he could make into a useful hurdler. |
15/2 |
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7 (9) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Won 2yo Listed race at Chantilly (1m1f, heavy) last October but disappointing in the main in light campaign this term and down the field in C&D handicap (soft) last time; first-time blinkers need to prompt a revival. |
20/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 1
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 3 (2) |
29th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 113y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Encouraging start to his career when winning a 7f novice (good) at Haydock in July; put in his place by a promising sort at Salisbury 16 days ago (1m, good to soft) but still ran to a useful level; considered. |
6/1 |
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2nd 1 (3) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
10-1 when making a winning debut at Haydock (7f, good) in July, displaying a nice turn of foot; extra furlong should be within range and respected despite conceding weight all round. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 1
Last run: 90 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 8 (5) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Unexposed 4yo who was returning from seven months off when winning at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April last year; off again since and 9lb higher, but he is clearly proven fresh and his sire should ensure that this longer trip is within range; respected. |
5/1 |
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1 (8) |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Solid 2yo campaign (on soft/good to soft) comprised a debut win and two placed efforts, runner-up in Newmarket handicap (1m) latest; still open to further progress and warrants respect. |
3/1 |
7/2
Form: 2 BF
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 18 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Prevailed in second-time hood at Taunton (2m, good) most recently, adding to his Flat win, and may have more to offer in the retained headgear; in deeper waters today but could go well. |
16/1 |
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1st 11 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won a Goodwood maiden for Andrew Balding in June (1m6f, good to firm); improved on first hurdles run when neck second over C&D last time (heavy; hood tried); headgear retained; this faster is ground likely to suit; one with a chance. |
2/1 |
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2nd 10 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Useful peak RPR of 94 on the Flat for Andrew Balding; ran to a fair level when last of three finishers on Exeter hurdle debut (heavy) eight weeks ago and should prove capable of better, particularly if a first-time hood helps him to settle better through the early stages than he did on that occasion. |
100/30 |
7/1
Form: 5
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 3 (8) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Promising fifth on seven on debut in warm Newmarket novice (7f, good) in August; lesser effort at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) subsequently but he retains potential; not discounted. |
6/1 |
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5th 7 (2) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
20-1 when fifth of seven on his Newmarket debut (7f, good) three weeks ago (third has won since); gave the impression he would benefit both from that initial experience and this extra furlong; one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
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5th 2 (7) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Gelded son of New Bay who cost 70,000gns as a yearling and is the first foal of a German Listed-placed 1m winner (RPR 105); best to heed the market signals. |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 2lb
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 |
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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 |
20/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 3 (9) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Made second handicap start a winning one at Kempton (1m) last May; creditable third on next three starts (including 7f) before failing to fire in cheekpieces (which are quickly discarded) on final 3yo outing; reappears with his stable back in form and high on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane. |
2/1 |
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7 (1) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Just got the better of Frostmagic over C&D in April and has been placed in all three starts since, the latest when third of nine at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month; a player from the same mark, especially if the cheekpieces eke out a little more improvement. |
7/2 |
8/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 6 (6) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
March foal by Cracksman; first foal; dam unplaced 1m2f-1m4f (RPR 61), sister to useful 7f-1m4f winner Galactic Prince, half-sister to 1m 2yo winner Opera Forever, out of 1m2f/11.4f Listed winner from family of smart stayer/jumper Grey Shot; already gelded and stable is also represented by Square D'Alboni, but yard's record with 2yo newcomers this year makes him well worth monitoring in the market. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 4lb
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 5 |
29th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Finally opened his account at Southwell in April and he followed it with a solid third of eight there eight days ago; ought to be thereabouts again. |
7/1 |
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3rd 3 (8) |
21st May 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
A few near-misses around here before finally off the mark three weeks ago off 6lb lower (boasts a much better record on Tapeta than Polytrack); holds obvious claims under the vastly experienced Simon Walker. |
2/1 |
16/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (1) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Has form figures of 2112 (and progressive RPRs) since handicapping, most recently running well in 3yo event over C&D (good to firm); reasonably solid and has possibilities off bottom weight upped further in grade. |
11/2 |
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2nd 5 (1) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Runner-up on handicap/seasonal debut, dead-heated for first at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) next time and clearcut winner of a six-runner race at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago; up another 6lb but galloped on relentlessly last time as if he had more in the tank. |
11/2 |
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1st 6 (4) |
18th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Runner-up on handicap/seasonal debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) in May then dead-heated for first at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; no stall used), coming clear with his fellow winner; this 3yo is open to further improvement and he's a player if handling conditions (unraced on good/good to firm). |
4/1 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
50/1
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 3 (8) |
26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Posted an improved effort at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) eight days ago, making all in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in a five-runner handicap; step back up 1f should be fine and he has solid claims under a 6lb penalty (due to be 1lb higher). |
11/4 |
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2 (2) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Beaten further than had seemed likely turning in on his Chepstow handicap debut (1m2f, good); drop of 1f and 3lb both to the good, but essentially needs the headgear to help tease out resources longer. |
14/1 |
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1 (10) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Beaten 16l+ in qualifying events at 1m and 1m4f but he was only 6-1 for AW reappearance (lost two shoes) and, out of a half-sister to Arc winner Marienbard, he may well improve at this level for the first time. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £22.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.29 |
| Trifecta | £124.20 |
Selections
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Square D'Alboni