17.25
StandardBest Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D, No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB)
- Prize money: £5210.99
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £50.70
- Place: £5.80
Form: 9
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark over this C&D last October on her second start for Charlie Johnston but she hasn't gone on from that in handicaps since; never landed a blow at Kempton (7f, AW) on stable debut 36 days ago. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
20th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a novice at Newcastle (7f, AW; 40-1) in October for Charlie Johnston but she's yet to go on from that in three handicaps since; cheekpieces, which were worn last time, are removed on yard debut (same owners). |
7/1 |
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4th 7 (5) |
5th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Low-mileage filly who won 7f AW novice in October; just a respectable sixth on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in May but has possibilities here if combination of return to 7f and first-time cheekpieces aids her. |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (9) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Still a maiden but she got right back on track when second of five in 7f handicap here ten days ago; she can go well again off the same mark. |
10/1 |
|
3 (6) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Eight-race maiden; went close over C&D last month but she failed to back it up on slow turf at Thirsk 19 days ago; 4lb higher mark has now kicked in but this isn't competitive. |
7/2 |
|
11 (2) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Seven-race maiden but she has threatened on occasions, including when a close second at Newcastle on Thursday (7f); best turf run came here (1m) but on good to firm; rain would be a query. |
8/1 |
25/1
- Place: £6.00
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (3) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 (7) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort. |
10/1 |
|
9th 10 (10) |
7th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface. |
9/1 |
5/2
Form: 14 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (5) |
22nd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Son of Blue Point made a winning debut in 7f Wolverhampton maiden before backing it up with a solid fourth of 13 in Chlemsford novice 24 days ago; he holds strong form claims. |
5/2 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
28th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
bumped start, soon led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost third post |
4/5 |
|
1st 6 (2) |
21st Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, switched right over 2f out, quickened to lead when ran green under 2f out, ran on towards far side inside final furlong, comfortably |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 661 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has gained all of his three wins on the AW but is knocking on the door for his first turf win; placed on his last two runs, latest when runner-up at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month; claims. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
All three wins have been on the AW but has been placed on turf on three occasions, including when running on for third at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; makes appeal. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 3 (7) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time AW winner who has rather stagnated in that sphere in 2026; record of 0-8 on turf but he was placed off higher marks in last two attempts; each-way possibilities, provided he's back in similar form. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 27 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (5) |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has completely failed to back up debut effort and cheekpieces made no difference the last twice; chance depends on whether the switch to blinkers has a better effect. |
33/1 |
|
3 (4) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Went close on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but unable to reproduce that form on his five runs since; soundly beaten at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) most recently with these cheekpieces applied. |
10/1 |
|
3 (4) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Went close on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but unable to reproduce that form on his five runs since; soundly beaten at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) most recently with these cheekpieces applied. |
10/1 |
11/8
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (5) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Relatively lightly raced 4yo who ended last year with wins at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Musselburgh (1m4f, soft); started this season with a low-key effort but she may have needed that run and still has scope for further progress; not ruled out dropped back in trip and grade. |
8/1 |
|
8th 8 (2) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Back to life in the autumn on last three starts, beaten a neck on first occasion (good to soft) before front-running wins at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Musselburgh (1m4f, soft); the ground may not be so testing for this reappearance but she's relatively lightly raced and could have more to offer. |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: 08
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Never dangerous over 7f in sole outing this term; has a record of 3-3 over C&D (all on good ground last term; 0-17 elsewhere) and looks very interesting returned to this scenario; favourably treated off 1lb below last winning mark. |
5/1 |
|
9th 9 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless. |
11/1 |
|
8 (5) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Returning to 1m from further is a good thing but all his best form is on drier ground. |
40/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
13-race maiden who has been expensive to follow and underwhelming on his last two starts; however, his season began with two positive performances in the spring and he's in the picture if rediscovering that form. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Maiden who was disappointing as favourite when last seen five weeks ago; maybe that was down to the first-time cheekpieces (removed today) and this mark is well within range on the evidence of his other two runs since a wind operation. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (6) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Pulled hard in three novice runs over 7f/1m; fitted with a hood and dropped to 6f for his handicap debut at Carlisle three weeks ago, a race where he settled better than had been the case and made some good late ground in the straight; still has some potential upside and he's more interesting than many of these. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Three poor efforts at huge prices thus far; having a first crack at sprinting in first-time headgear and is hard to make a case for. |
33/1 |
|
5th 11 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Three poor efforts at huge prices thus far; having a first crack at sprinting in first-time headgear and is hard to make a case for. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 09
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
100/1
Form: 056
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
15-race maiden who has been out of sorts over hurdles and on the Flat this year; hasn't been with Tony Carroll for long but he was beaten 8l in a classified event at Brighton (1m2f) last week and others are preferred; stablemate of Masqool. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 (8) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-14 under rules and has been out of sorts over hurdles and on the Flat this year for Joe Ponting; makes his debut for shrewd yard but hard to make a case for. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 (1) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
0-13 under rules; runner-up in one of his nine starts for Sir Mark Prescott, but has shown nothing in five outings for this stable, four of them over hurdles. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £412.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £510.72 |
| Trifecta | £5891.90 |
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