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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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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 4 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Once a sprinter on the Flat but has won twice over hurdles since joining current yard, a Hereford maiden and a C&D novice (both on good); hard to know what to make of his remote second in a handicap back here a month ago when the winner strolled home by some 26l. |
9/2 |
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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 |
13/2
Form: 45
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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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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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
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 1 (6) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Four-time AW winner but he's 0-7 on turf and has been well held back in this sphere in three runs after wind surgery; mark continues to fall but he needs to significantly raise his game back up in trip. |
8/1 |
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6th 6 (8) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Both wins and best form has been on the AW over 6f; third over that far at Yarmouth last time but was comfortably held; back at 5f from a high draw, he looks up against it. |
10/1 |
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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 |
5/2
Form: 24
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
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Distance / Class |
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8th 4 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Smart handicapper who brings excellent stats, being 3-3 at Newmarket (on the other course, admittedly, but it bodes well) and 3-3 (much improved) this term for new yard; prevailed only narrowly in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but seems on his way to becoming a Group performer; adds great interest. |
8/1 |
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1st 4 (24) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
The talking horse in good 6f handicaps this spring and he delivered, coming clear with no fuss under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket (good) on yard debut and not having to work much harder under a penalty there (good to firm) in May for Shane Foley; 10lb higher than last time but could be on his way to better things. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 65
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
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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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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 3 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Built upon satisfactory seasonal debut when winning at Southwell (1m) in April; absent since down-the-field turf run (albeit in better race than this) in May, though, and has stamina to prove over 1m2f. |
7/1 |
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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 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
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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
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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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
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4th 2 (12) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Four course wins, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip in February; found valuable series final at Windsor too competitive last month but he's of interest back here, despite his wide draw. |
10/1 |
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11th 15 (3) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
One turf win from 15 attempts, in a four-runner race at Chepstow (5f) last July; two fair C&D runs since returned to turf in May and was out on a limb when finishing sixth to Another Abbot and Sudden Flight 14 days ago; however, he'll do well to win at this level off his current mark. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
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| Straight Forecast | £28.53 |
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