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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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1st 1 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made the most of dropping 2lb below his previous winning mark when beating the dead-heaters Betweenthesticks and Dream Deal by a length over C&D (good) eight days ago; 5lb penalty shouldn't preclude another big effort given he has twice won from 1lb higher. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 (7) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Attractively treated, having gained all wins off current mark or higher; has rather lacked consistency this year but holds a good chance provided he turns up in top form. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 7 (8) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has lacked consistency this term and failed to beat a rival last time, while also failing to back up his penultimate effort; yet to win away from Brighton on turf. |
14/1 |
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12th 13 (10) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Inconsistent this season but he won three times last year and returned to form when third over C&D (good to firm) recently; another 1lb lower today and can be in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
11/1 |
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3rd 12 (10) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Three wins last year and he's below his last winning mark; reappeared with fairly encouraging third at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month but he's failed to shine on his three outings since. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Creditable third off 9lb higher over C&D on soft ground (acts on good to firm) last September in his only Epsom race; AW campaign in the winter for new yard did not go at all well until he perked up a bit in February on his last two outings; needs to build on that after his break but he's too well handicapped to be ignored. |
8/1 |
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4th 4 (1) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Struggled early on for this yard (at huge prices) but he was dropped into a Class 6 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) 12 days ago, backed into 11-8 favouritism and duly returned to form, finding only an in-form rival too good; 1lb rise not an issue given what he was capable of last year; key player. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
2nd Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Two wins (1m2f/1m4f) in 2025 for previous yard, but he's raced in the rear and stayed there in all five runs for this trainer; on dangerous mark on this drop back in grade but he needs to rediscover his spark. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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 |
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8th 8 (8) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won a four-runner race at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) as a 3yo, but all five wins since have come on the AW; rated 9lb lower on grass but still hard to warm to on a rare turf appearance. |
16/1 |
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5th 3 (8) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Often makes the running but came from towards rear under Harry Vigors to win a six-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on latest outing; that broke a long losing run but he's usually competitive and has won over C&D; player. |
11/2 |
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 |
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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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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 |
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13th 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 |