15.15
SoftBritish EBF Future Stayers’ Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10800
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Evs (Won)
- Win: £1.62
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 10lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who's without a handicap win but has mostly progressed in defeat, with the exception on heavy going; came from last to third in eight-runner race at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago for a promising reappearance and the two ahead of him filled the same positions over 1m6f here on Tuesday; changed hands since and has a major chance. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
2-2 as 2yo and progressive last term in his first three handicaps, short-headed by another unexposed sort at Leicester (1m4f) on third occasion; underperformed on heavy going (he won on it as a 2yo) when joint-favourite for the November Handicap at Doncaster on final outing but that's not hard to forgive and this lightly raced 4yo, gelded since latest start, surely has more to offer. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Won both starts over 1m as a juvenile and two good runs in handicaps, especially the latest when running on well to push a relatively unexposed winner close at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft); might have won that day had the pace been stronger and he's only 3lb higher here over a longer trip. |
100/30 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 5
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
13th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 1f 11y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Farhh half-brother to four winners, notably Oaks second Dance Sequence (7f 2yo winner, including Group 3); made an eyecatching debut and built on that when front-running second of 12 in novice at Bath (1m, heavy) 12 days ago; that's far and away the best form in this line-up. |
8/13 |
|
2nd 2 (10) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Farhh half-brother to four winners, notably Dance Sequence (7f 2yo including Group 3/runner-up in Oaks); eyecatching fifth in 7f AW contest at Kempton, making good late progress from rear while seeming green; interesting with improvement on the cards upped in trip. |
7/2 |
|
5th 5 (11) |
6th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (3) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
swerved right start, soon pressed leaders, hung right and hampered rival over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, just held third |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Son of Arc winner Sottsass; made a pleasing debut when 6l third of 12 at Bath (1m, heavy; 11-1) 11 days ago, beaten by a pair with experience; likely to progress and has to be considered. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 (8) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
52,000gns yearling; Sottsass half-brother to four winners, notably Brutal (1m 2yo/2m hurdle); dam 1m winner, closely related to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Drumfire; major stable; this newcomer is one for the shortlist. |
9/1 |
33/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Not taken to hurdles in a few runs lately; yet to finish placed on the Flat either and still has to prove his stamina over this far, so it's not easy making a case for him. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Has shown some ability on the Flat (albeit without being placed) and wasn't disgraced when sixth on last month's hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) but was well beaten after racing too freely at Bangor 11 days ago. |
25/1 |
|
6th 5 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Eight-race maiden on the Flat and was a well-held sixth of 14 on hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) two weeks ago; passed over. |
25/1 |
10/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Plenty of ability but no win after six starts; hung badly left on reappearance in April and he was eased right down in July next time; gelded before 1m4f AW handicap at Lingfield one month ago, in which he nearly redeemed himself but hanging left again did not help; dam won at up to 1m6f and he may yet come good, but there are clearly risks. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has plenty of ability but he looked an awkward ride when third of nine at Nottingham (1m2f) in April and he was eased right down on handicap debut at Newbury (1m4f; 9-4) in July; gelded since and may yet redeem himself back on AW, having run well here in the past. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Favourite for handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and improved his rating again in third of nine off this mark, but hanging badly left in the final 2f interfered with his effort; likely to stay and still has potential if he's been straightened out in his 100-day absence. |
5/1 |
10/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (9) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Similar type to Eupator having made his debut in a 1m event on heavy going; only midfield (comfortably held) in that Bath race but may do better on this surface, being out of an AW winner. |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 (11) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
80,000euros yearling; by Masar and the first foal of a French 8.5f AW winner whose siblings include high-level winners Sea La Rosa (1m6f Group 1) and Deauville Legend (1m4f Group 2); the stable first string on jockey arrangements; respected debutant. |
10/1 |
14/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
1m6f Listed winner on Flat who was sold for 600,000gns later in October; flopped at long odds-on for hurdling debut at Musselburgh last month; brought out just six days later for Grade 2 at Kempton (again good to soft) where he did better, but was weakening when hampered two out; should get the hang of this discipline in due course, but probably too late to feature in this finish. |
66/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
1m6f Listed winner on Flat who changed hands for 600,000gns last autumn; went off long odds-on for hurdling debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) last Sunday but compromised his chance by racing freely/jumping none too fluently and could finish only fourth; it's far too soon to be writing him off but he needs a major leap forward just six days on. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Progressive on the Flat for Andrew Balding and bagged Listed honours at Ascot (1m6f, good to soft) on last appearance; sold for 600,000gns later in October; withdrawn at Newbury last weekend due to heavy ground; market mover for the Triumph and looks a very interesting hurdles prospect. |
4/11 |
50/1
Form: 9
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (1) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Back from five months off in good form, set a lot to do and nearest at the finish when second of 14 in 1m Bath handicap last month; she can go well again. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 12 (12) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won second time out last spring and a reproduction wouldn't surprise, as she was not suited by the way the race panned out on AW comeback; on a competitive mark now for a yard enjoying a good spell and she is one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
5th 10 (8) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
Made a winning handicap debut over C&D last April when rated 3lb higher; failed to progress afterwards but she may be refreshed by a break and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue. |
11/1 |
50/1
Form: 97
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
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 |
50/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (3) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
0-8 and has regressed since finishing second of four on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in February; resurgence needed in first-time cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 (4) |
23rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Creditable show when second of four on handicap debut over C&D in February but he hasn't done as well since and looks best left for now. |
25/1 |
|
9th 10 (5) |
11th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Initially found some improvement when upped to 1m4f on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (AW) but he's made limited impact since and the recent break and this first turf handicap need to see plenty more. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (7) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Longstanding maiden who's regressed; tongue-tie quickly removed and she's not obviously fancied back from a couple of months off. |
20/1 |
|
10th 11 (12) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Is 0-17 and she beat just one home in a 1m4f classified event at Lingfield last time; usual cheekpieces go back on (also tongue tied) with plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
33/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 12 (11) |
27th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Has offered little in his four runs, only ninth of 12 in 1m Yarmouth handicap 35 days ago; a hood is reached for now with plenty to find on form. |
25/1 |
|
15th 12 (11) |
27th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Has offered little in his four runs, only ninth of 12 in 1m Yarmouth handicap 35 days ago; a hood is reached for now with plenty to find on form. |
25/1 |
|
9th 7 (8) |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.59 |
| Trifecta | £14.70 |
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