15.02
SoftMarket Cross Jewellers British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4860
- 0m 7f 219y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
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 1 (1) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Pipped in the Deutsches Derby (1m4f) last July before landing a 1m4f Group 3 at Leopardstown and 1m3f Group 2 at Longchamp; flopped on soft ground on final start but he should not face that here and, despite giving weight all round, could be on the premises if resuming on song. |
7/4 |
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1st 8 (7) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Lightly raced 3yo won a couple of novice events at Redcar (including on soft) before third in hot Group 3 Chester Vase (1m4f, good); better again in 17-runner Group 1 Deutsches Derby on latest, only touched off final stride after racing prominently; very interesting contender now taking on his elders. |
7/2 |
8/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
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 5 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
In the first three late last year in his three qualifying runs (1m/1m2f, AW/soft); finished in rear on handicap debut at Ayr last month but that was in a Class 2 event after a lengthy absence; should benefit from that run and he needs checking in market on this big drop back in grade. |
16/1 |
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13 (3) |
18th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
In the first three late last year in his three qualifying runs (1m/1m2f, AW/soft); it's a big ask to win a race this competitive on his first outing of the year but his trainer is very much among the winners and this 3yo's pedigree provides optimism he can be better than his opening mark. |
14/1 |
25/1
- Place: £18.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
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 8 (2) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
prominent, led over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, reduced lead towards finish, just did enough |
9/4 |
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1st 8 (2) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
prominent, led over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, reduced lead towards finish, just did enough |
9/4 |
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3rd 10 (12) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
By Expert Eye; first foal; dam French 10.5f AW winner, out of maiden close relation to 7f Listed winner Dalkova, is granddaughter of 1m7f-winning half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Daliapour; gelded; stable runs two. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 3
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 5lb
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 (4) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won small-field races at Hamilton for a maiden (1m3f, good to firm) last May and handicap (1m5f, good) last July; seriously raised in class when tailed-off last at 14-1 in the Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm; again sweating) last August, but he could be of renewed interest on this reappearance for an in-form yard. |
4/1 |
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10 (3) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Two runs last year and built upon that promise to win Hamilton maiden (1m3f, good to firm) in May; comfortably followed up in handicap there (1m5f, good) last month; that was in a small field against older horses but the runner-up was a winner either side of that outing and this fellow did it readily; could have more to offer and he's not discounted up 5lb. |
10/1 |
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1st 5 (5) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Showed promise in two juvenile runs but he found improvement upped to 1m3f when landing a small-field maiden here (good to firm; first run since gelded) in May; still has plenty of potential and he's an interesting contender now upped to this trip on handicap debut. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 803
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 45
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 4 (6) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins and a second from three runs on Tapeta, the second coming when clear with a progressive winner over C&D last August; turned over twice as favourite on turf this spring but holds decent claims once more. |
3/1 |
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5th 9 (14) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Last five races in 2025 (1m2f/1m4f) saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top at Doncaster (1m2f) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today and made a respectable return to action at Doncaster two weeks ago; return to 1m4f should be okay and he's one for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
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3rd 13 (12) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
Last five races in 2025 saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top over C&D (good to soft) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today (from 2lb out of the handicap) and makes plenty of appeal if returning in a similar vein for this first start since September. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 6
Last run: 38 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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13th 12 (6) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won maiden at Nottingham (1m, good) in June on reappearance but well beaten on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good; 10-1) six weeks ago; this currently looks a tough mark but this is only his fifth race. |
25/1 |
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2 (1) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Well related and showed the right attitude on his comeback early last month but that was an ordinary maiden (runner-up since well held behind Song Brocade); yard among the winners but he needs more now handicapping and upped in trip. |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: 94
Last run: 29 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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2nd 3 (5) |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-10 but he was beaten only a neck when third of seven here over 1m on stable debut last month; below that form when fifth of six at Haydock (1m2f, good) ten days ago; drops back to 7f for the first time since his debut and needs to bounce back returned to this track. |
7/1 |
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4 (3) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 100y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
0-9 but he's dropped down the weights and was a close second on recent stable debut at Brighton (1m, good to firm; 22-1); looks interesting off unchanged mark and he has some novice form at this trip; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
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8 (5) |
9th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Respectable third on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December, but his form went the wrong way in three subsequent runs for Marco Botti; record is now 0-8 and has plenty to prove for new yard. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 9
Last run: 29 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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7th 12 (6) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Won handicaps last season when always prominent at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in May and Beverley (1m2f, soft) in September; no show when 14-1 for reappearance one month ago, his first race on good to firm, but it's not hard to think he will be a lot more potent today. |
10/1 |
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9th 8 (6) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Ended last season with his second win of the campaign at Beverley (1m2f, soft) in September; yet to race on ground quicker than good but his progressive profile gives him a squeak. |
9/2 |
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1st 4 (5) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Gained his breakthrough success at Carlisle (1m1f) in May but he came in last of four in 1m4f Ripon handicap 56 days ago; he's not ruled out back in trip after a break though. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
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 5 (5) |
28th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 15y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Bred to appreciate 1m2f and that's the way it's been looking over 7f on AW this year, making some late inroads without threatening each time; open to improvement on handicap debut but stamina remains the key question over this far; had wind surgery after debut, now tongue tied. |
6/1 |
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6th 5 (5) |
28th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 15y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Bred to appreciate 1m2f and that's the way it's been looking over 7f on AW this year, making some late inroads without threatening each time; open to improvement on handicap debut but stamina remains the key question over this far; had wind surgery after debut, now tongue tied. |
6/1 |
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5th 8 (4) |
28th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
slowly away, in rear |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 5
Last run: 10 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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9th 4 (1) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Well beaten on all four starts, including on handicap debut when ninth of ten at Newcastle (12.5f) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); steps up in trip and may have more to offer. |
66/1 |
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9th 8 (9) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Well beaten in three qualifying runs over 7f/1m, latterly his yard debut after over a year off; now steps up markedly in trip (bred to stay) for handicap debut with cheekpieces also added; worth a look in the betting. |
16/1 |
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11th 2 (15) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
14-1, needed some riding when last of five in novice at Southwell (7f, AW) ten days ago and now sports a visor; stoutly bred, surely one for middle distances (at the least) next year. |
40/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (8) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
More one for handicaps judged on his efforts in recent weeks. |
66/1 |
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7th 6 (8) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
More one for handicaps judged on his efforts in recent weeks. |
66/1 |
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9th 5 (3) |
21st Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
midfield |
100/1 |
40/1
Form: 49
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (3) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Modest form when fourth of ten in a Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) in June on debut; refused to enter the stalls once in July and soundly beaten at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) four weeks ago, so he needs to show something very new. |
40/1 |
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9th 7 (3) |
21st Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Fair fourth in a Newcastle maiden on debut (7f); refused to enter the stalls next time; can do better but such progress is a must. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 52 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (8) |
19th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up in a Hamilton maiden last September (8.5f, good to soft; 10-11 favourite); hasn't fared as well in two runs handicapping this term, on first occasion finishing just over 3l sixth of seven at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) to Carlyle Square who's now 6lb worse off. |
12/1 |
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5th 6 (1) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Went very close in a maiden here (8.3f, good to soft) last September but was tailed off in final 2yo run and he finished sixth of seven on handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month; still unexposed but he needs to kick on again at this new trip. |
8/1 |
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6th 2 (7) |
26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Promise in his first two start but he was beaten 31l at Redcar (1m, soft) in October and refused to enter the stalls on his intended seasonal/handicap debut in April (14-1); not obviously well treated and has now been off for 251 days. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 77
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 9 (9) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Always behind when last of seven in two recent races at about 1m. |
100/1 |
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7th 3 (2) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Slowly away when last of seven at Hamilton 18 days ago (stablemate Gaelic Gladiator fourth); hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
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7th 3 (6) |
22nd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
12,500gns yearling; by Waldgeist out of a maiden half-sister to several winners, including two useful performers; one of two newcomers for a stable that's 0-9 with 2yos this season. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £59.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £54.94 |
| Trifecta | £4795.60 |
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