17.10
StandardIre-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £3726
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 5
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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5th 5 (12) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner off 11lb higher last spring whose mark tumbled on the AW over the winter; back in form when second to Dion Baker here last time, in headgear (retained) for the first time in two years, and a 7lb swing entitles him to at least close the gap. |
12/1 |
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2nd 6 (7) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
First visit here proved a winning one when taking handicap over this trip (good to firm) last May; flopped on his second go one month later and only bits and pieces of form since; career-low mark and cheekpieces (0-3) make a return after two-year absence. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.20
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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9th 3 (10) |
11th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Form dipped at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he is normally consistent on AW and could well rebound; back on career-low mark and holds a good chance if taking well to new headgear (tongue-tie and blinkers replace hood/cheekpieces). |
11/2 |
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0 5 (10) |
22nd Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
0-9 since his novice win here (8.6f) last September but he's reached the frame in last three runs and was beaten less than 2l behind See You Boy at Lingfield (7f) last week; hasn't had much luck with the draw again but he shouldn't be far away. |
9/1 |
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4th 1 (10) |
13th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Had been running over further but was bang there on the return to 7f last week at Chelmsford when tried in this new headgear combination; the draw could prove troublesome. |
5/2 |
6/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 42
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (7) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Landed a pair of 5f Pontefract handicaps this summer but he's been well below par there and at Thirsk (5f) since; needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (6) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Beat the same horse in bagging two Class 5s at Pontefract (both by a length) but he trailed home last there four weeks ago in a Class 3; might be high in the weights now. |
10/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Right back to his best of late, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps; this is tougher under a 5lb penalty but he can't be dismissed in his hat-trick attempt. |
6/1 |
4/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won over C&D last November but has failed to match that level since and doesn't appeal. |
9/1 |
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4th 5 (6) |
13th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won three times in the second half of 2025, including here (5f); mixed bag in 2026 but he is capable at this level and shouldn't be discounted; stable also run Real Gold. |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hard to predict and was well held at Salisbury last time but he looks interesting on his third in a Newbury handicap (6f, good to firm) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was at this track. |
13/2 |
11/4
Form: 42
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (7) |
3rd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Reached the frame twice in similar races on AW under Brodie Hampson in February; well treated on those efforts but hasn't found the same form back on turf (good to firm/good) after a break, including well behind Star Start and Austrian Theory at Catterick 17 days ago; the return to softer ground could help but leap of faith needed. |
25/1 |
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6th 6 (6) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Down the field in two turf handicaps this summer after a five-month absence; on a dangerous mark but there are risks attached; blinkers replace cheekpieces today. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 (5) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Patchy form since joining this yard and well behind I'd Go Maniac on his return from five months off at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago, but is 9lb lower than when winning at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) for Ian Williams a year ago; first-time tongue-tie. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 36
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (7) |
31st Jan 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Won a 7f nursery at Wolverhampton last month off a 4lb lower mark; close second at Chelmsford (1m) this month but his form dipped at Lingfield latest; in the mix if bouncing back. |
7/1 |
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5th 3 (5) |
13th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
In better form since having a gelding operation; opened his account at Wolverhampton (7f) last month then ran creditably (close second over 1m) at Chelmsford ten days ago; major player back down in distance. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 6 (2) |
3rd Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
pressed leader, ridden and went clear with winner over 2f out, sustained duel with winner home straight, no extra towards finish |
7/2 |
9/2
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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3rd 2 (1) |
29th Sep 2022 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong |
15/8 |
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3rd 2 (1) |
6th Sep 2022 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
led but pestered, clear with one other halfway, pushed along and much reduced lead over 2f out, ridden and faced strong challenge over 1f out, soon headed, outpaced but kept on inside final furlong, lost second towards finish |
8/1 |
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7th 4 (5) |
16th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
midfield, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 9
Last run: 11 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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3 (2) |
5th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent when switched left and up the centre from over 4f out, pushed along and no response 4f out, tailed off and pulled up, fatally injured |
5/1 |
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8th 8 (1) |
16th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
slowly into stride, in rear and ran green, ridden and struggling over 3f out, some headway against far rail over 1f out, never dangerous |
20/1 |
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9th 8 (8) |
5th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
slowly into stride, in rear throughout |
10/1 |
33/1
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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7 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring. |
8/1 |
|
2 (9) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead. |
9/2 |
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6th 2 (9) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 13 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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1st 1 (4) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in April and close third at Chester (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; this 6yo could give another good account but is taking on some unexposed 3yos and may well be vulnerable. |
13/2 |
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3rd 7 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Has a much better strike-rate on AW than on grass; soundly beaten off his lower turf mark returned to this sphere last time; opposed. |
25/1 |
100/1
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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1st 4 (2) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Back off the same mark as when winning over 7f here in September; has won fresh so the four-month absence not a major problem, but he has never tackled a trip this short before; blinkers are given a go. |
12/1 |
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7th 2 (4) |
17th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Boasts a decent record in handicaps round here (two wins and two seconds from six starts) and ran better than his final position suggests over C&D from a wide stall two weeks ago; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
9th 3 (9) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Didn't get home at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month, but his record in handicaps around here reads 21412, his latest win coming over this trip in November after six months off; still just 1lb higher and respected; stable also runs Bungle Bay. |
6/1 |
100/1
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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6th 4 (8) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner over this trip on turf in 2024 and didn't run at all badly when fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m2f, good) in June after 221 days off; seven previous goes on the AW leave him with something to prove. |
13/2 |
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4th 2 (3) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Last win came in emphatic fashion over C&D (good to soft) in October 2024; still 6lb higher and he may just need this after 221 days off. |
12/1 |
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12 (12) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
2-19 overall, with both his wins in 2024 over 1m2f; three thirds from his five starts (all 1m2f) this season and he would have been close up at Leicester last time but for some interference, but he did not shape that day as if this shorter trip would suit. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 5
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
5-10 over hurdles, including wins under Freddie Keighley at Fontwell (2m1f) and Taunton (2m3f, good) on two of his last three outings; respected even though he's never raced over this far (he worked his way to the front late on for that 2m3f win) and has been raised another 5lb. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Useful Flat stayer who won his first three starts over hurdles (2m-2m1f) last summer but he's been held back in this sphere in last three runs; mark is falling and he is still unexposed over hurdles but needs to raise his game back in trip; all of his hurdle wins have been on good but he seems versatile ground-wise. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 98
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (8) |
11th Oct 2022 Good 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
slowly into stride, in rear, never going well |
25/1 |
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12th 13 (7) |
16th Sep 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f, ridden and struggling over 3f out, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off |
33/1 |
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14th 1 (13) |
16th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
raced wide, prominent, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon lost position and struggling |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £68.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £48.75 |
| Trifecta | £349.70 |