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SoftFireworks Tickets On Sale Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3725.46
- 0m 6f 18y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/4 (Won)
Form: 3
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 5 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Useful on testing ground on the Flat early in career and this 4yo has tapped back into that promise over hurdles this spring, winning a maiden at Hereford (2m, good) in April on his second stable start and following up in a C&D novice (good); trainer won this with Clearance, after whom this race is named, in 2022 and 2024; intriguing candidate back in a handicap. |
5/2 |
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1st 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
6f winner for Ralph Beckett and came good at the sixth attempt over hurdles with a clearcut win at Hereford (2m, good; hood removed); this 4yo now carries a penalty but has less to prove than most of these. |
4/6 |
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1st 10 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
6f winner for Ralph Beckett; placed over hurdles for previous yard but pulled up on debut for this one when tried in a hood (now left off); others preferred. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 45
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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5 (9) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Clear promise in three 6f runs in novice/maiden company, the most recent two coming on testing ground; could have a bigger effort in him now handicapping at a realistic level; sire has better strike-rate on AW than turf; one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
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2nd 5 (11) |
9th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't quite seen out his two races (6f) but showed ability both times, one place behind Charmoula at Newbury (soft) latest; bred to do better still, being the first foal of a Listed winner for his yard. |
13/2 |
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5th 3 (3) |
20th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
raced centre, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 54
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 9 (7) |
29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
midfield |
11/1 |
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10th 9 (7) |
29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
midfield |
11/1 |
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6th 4 (8) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 5
Last run: 58 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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3rd 5 (10) |
28th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Ended 2025 with two good AW runs at Kempton; down the field in three AW starts this year and he had been given a wind op before weakening on his return to turf at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago; nothing wrong with this mark and he drops in grade but the jury's out at the moment. |
16/1 |
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7th 10 (1) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Ended 2025 with two good AW runs at Kempton; down the field in three AW runs this year but he has had a wind op since last seen; unplaced in four turf runs but the defeats have been in good races and he has shown promise on grass; well drawn and his 7lb lower turf mark heightens interest. |
8/1 |
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10th 2 (3) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Below best on both runs this year but failed to settle at Kempton last time, when a wide draw also didn't help; twice went close at Kempton (6f) towards the end of last year and this C&D winner is not written off. |
13/2 |
5/2
Form: 24
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 6 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Promising for Charles Hills as a 3yo, winning a C&D handicap at the Craven meeting before a good third from a tricky draw at York; ended 2025 with a low-key run at Ascot but, having been switched to Andrew Balding's stable, he created a huge impression here 17 days ago, supported as though defeat was out of the question and winning accordingly; 8lb well in and looks a Group horse in waiting; obvious chance for the stable that won this prize in 2021 and 2024. |
10/11 |
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1st 7 (12) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Progressive sort for Charles Hills until disappointing in September on last appearance; commenced last season with two wins, including over C&D at this meeting, and warrants plenty of respect back here on debut for Andrew Balding with a resumption of improvement possible. |
11/4 |
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15 (17) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Began the season with two 6f wins (AW and good to soft); beaten in handicaps on his last two starts but he ran a screamer from a tricky draw at York and then found only one too strong in a hot renewal of the Scottish Stewards' Cup seven weeks ago; surely still ahead of his mark and he's of obvious interest on ground that won't faze him; stable hardly firing in the winners but he still makes the shortlist. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 65
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Recent form has been up and down, but she has managed to win three times since June including twice on good ground here (6f/7f); has won on good to soft, but soft ground would raise a question; not sure what to expect in any case. |
12/1 |
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6 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Recent form has been up and down, but she has managed to win three times since June including twice on good ground here (6f/7f); has won on good to soft, but soft ground would raise a question; not sure what to expect in any case. |
12/1 |
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5 (1) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Proved effective upped to 7f at Catterick (good) most recently, making it three wins from her last six starts; unexposed at this trip and may show further progress; respected. |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: 89
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11th 4 (12) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Turf winner on good to soft in July who won her second AW race when scoring at Southwell (also 1m) a fortnight ago; 2lb nudge no reason to rule her out. |
7/1 |
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1st 1 (11) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner last year and matched best form when finding just one too good over C&D in November; recent return at Yarmouth should have blown the cobwebs away and a 1lb drop allows her into this 0-55. |
5/1 |
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8th 14 (4) |
11th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark in a C&D handicap (good to soft) last July and she added an AW success to her tally in September; not handicapped out of things now returning from 117 days off; stable also run Dashing Donkey. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 10 (1) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Hasn't really gone on from making a winning handicap debut in April; was rather wayward back on turf last time and connections opt for a visor rather than blinkers here; there's real hope for going beyond 8.6f for the first time on breeding; 7lb claimer returns to the saddle. |
7/1 |
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9 (8) |
30th Jun 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Scored on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in April but is yet to make any significant further progress after three further AW starts (7f-8.6f; blinkers added last time); needs to kick on again on this return to turf. |
9/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 15 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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10 (2) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Ended 2024 with 6f Newcastle nursery success in December but well below par in 6f handicaps at Redcar and Wetherby this summer; he's not easy to make a case for. |
25/1 |
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6th 7 (7) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option. |
16/1 |
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6th 7 (7) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option. |
16/1 |
8/1
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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8th 4 (10) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Prevailed in reapplied hood at Southwell (6f) last time, taking AW record to 4-13; needs to prove he can transfer the form back to turf; only 1-10 in this sphere and is 7lb higher than last attempt. |
10/1 |
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1st 6 (8) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Narrowly came out on top when winning here over 5f last month before finishing a close third at Lingfield (5f, AW) next time, and shaped as if still in form in a race not run to suit back there ten days ago; step back up to 6f looks worth a try; hood back on. |
12/1 |
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4th 2 (4) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Never better than of late, just coming out best in a tight scrap at Southwell (5f) and slightly hampered when unable to get to the winner in time over C&D since, when finishing a close third; big player if leaving off the tongue-tie makes no difference. |
9/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £28.53 |
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