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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (1) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Followed his 7f win here with a near miss over the same trip, keeping on well; only 1lb higher and returning to 1m looks a good thing. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Lacks consistency but has won his last two starts here, having beaten Wish This over C&D off 3lb lower five weeks ago; claims on that but no guarantee he'll repeat the effort and this is a bit tougher. |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (3) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Sole win in 21 starts came narrowly over 1m here in March; held since, but is now 1lb lower so a case can be made. |
100/30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (12) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Gained his first success on turf when coming from off the pace to beat five rivals at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) off 7lb lower in July; went close at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month and a stumble at the start may have lit him up when midfield at Doncaster 12 days ago; career-high mark but he's not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 (6) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Gained his first success on turf when coming from off the pace to beat five rivals at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in July; never got involved at Ripon next time but was clear of the rest when narrowly denied by an improver at Southwell (1m3f, AW) 11 days ago; due to be 3lb higher in future but slow ground would be a concern. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
C&D winner last July who's never run on the AW off a mark quite this high (been in good form on turf lately, including a Nottingham win off 5lb lower); needs to find a bit more again. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (13) |
25th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ended last season with front-running wins at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Musselburgh (1m4f, soft) but she's been well held in her four runs this term; now only 1lb higher than for last success but she still has stamina to prove at this trip and others are preferred. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 99y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner from the front on turf last autumn (heavy/soft), latterly off a 3lb lower mark; well below that level in three runs this time, including on Tapeta back from a break recently; others look better suited by tonight's conditions but she may get her own way in front. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 (1) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ended last season with two slow-ground wins on turf from the front (1m2f/1m4f); safely held twice on good ground this year (1m4f/1m2f) and needs to show more on this step up in trip on AW return. |
11/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (6) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
A three-time 1m scorer in 2025; little to enthuse about this season however and he came in last of seven at Ripon (1m2f) last time; blinkers are reached for now. |
40/1 |
|
7th 8 (5) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won three times here (1m) in his first four starts for this trainer in 2025; has found life tough from an elevated mark since; "stopped quickly" in added cheekpieces at Ayr (1m2f; 22-1, beaten 36l) latest; risky proposition. |
25/1 |
|
11th 4 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (10) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Finally won when prevailing by a neck over C&D in August and ran a fair race 13 days ago, though he was hanging late on; still appeals as one of the safer options here. |
11/4 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had been expensive to follow but returned to AW to finally break his duck in a 14-runner C&D handicap last month, beating next-time-out winner Donald (due to run in first division at 7:00); this 4yo could still be fairly treated off 3lb higher. |
5/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (7) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Came good for Tony Carroll at third attempt, in Ffos Las classified (1m, good to soft) last month; has a bit more on his plate in this handicap but the move back up in trip ought to suit; might be the answer. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 (7) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-16 but best run for a while when beaten under 2l in a 1m classified race on the AW last time; a possible. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £412.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £510.72 |
| Trifecta | £5891.90 |
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