October 24 / 16.20 Southwell (AW)

16.20

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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Novice Stakes (Have Run No More Than Three Times) (GBB) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Novice Stakes (Have Run No More Than Three Times) (GBB) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Short price when winning at Newcastle on his debut (5f, Tapeta); ran to a similar level in defeat under a penalty at Kempton last time (6f, Polytrack) and will be happier back down in trip on that evidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(5)

24th Oct 2025

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0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

West Acre

10st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: George Scott

British raider won twice at Meydan in the spring, landing a Group 2 and a Group 3 (both at 5f); came up short in a 6f Group 1 there in April; below-par last twice on turf but he is 2-3 on the AW so could rebound in first-time cheekpieces after an 111-day break.

7/1

8th

6

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

West Acre

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Won twice in novice company on AW as a 2yo; form took off in Dubai earlier in the year, winning a Group 3 and a Group 2 over 5f; he has struggled in Group 1 races on his last two starts, though, and his 5lb penalty could leave him vulnerable today.

8/1

23

(23)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

West Acre

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Had a promising, rather than stellar, 2yo season but he raised the bar when breaking the 5f track record in a Group 2 at Meydan (good to firm) in January, without having too hard a time either; he wasn't so overbearing when following up next time but this trip will suit better than the 6f he ran over when eighth to Believing there in April; not dismissed.

16/1

2nd
4 (5)
Nahi

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 45

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut Nottingham fourth, when rather drawn away from the action, reads well; pulled hard in front and didn't see out 6f behind West Acre on Polytrack last time and is one to consider back down in trip in a first-time tongue-tie.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(5)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Nahi

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Clive Cox

prominent

4/1

7

(8)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Nahi

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Stayed on nicely into fourth on his Nottingham debut in June (5f, good), a race that featured several useful 2yos; open to significant improvement and he's more interesting than most.

5/2

4th

9

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:40 Nottingham

Nahi

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

37,000gns foal, £110,000 yearling; first foal; dam placed 5f 2yo/6f AW (RPR 60), closely related to winners Pintrada (1m2f-1m4f) and Samharry (7f 2yo); the same connections won this 12 months ago with Jasour (had the benefit of a race) who is now a Group 2 and Group 3 winner.

9/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 for his heavy-ground debut a fortnight ago, when inclined to hang left before finishing tailed off; can't be backed after that.
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8th

4

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Star Chorus

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Prevailed in reapplied hood at Southwell (6f) last time, taking AW record to 4-13; needs to prove he can transfer the form back to turf; only 1-10 in this sphere and is 7lb higher than last attempt.

10/1

1st

6

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Chorus

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Narrowly came out on top when winning here over 5f last month before finishing a close third at Lingfield (5f, AW) next time, and shaped as if still in form in a race not run to suit back there ten days ago; step back up to 6f looks worth a try; hood back on.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

13:48 Lingfield (AW)

Star Chorus

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Never better than of late, just coming out best in a tight scrap at Southwell (5f) and slightly hampered when unable to get to the winner in time over C&D since, when finishing a close third; big player if leaving off the tongue-tie makes no difference.

9/4

4th
8 (6)
Thecla

4/1

Form: 521

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Didn't need to improve on her previous second to win a small-field affair at Hamilton last time; has a penalty but that win continued the progress, though, and she shouldn't mind the drop back from 6f.
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Verdict Starting price

17

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:18 Doncaster

Thecla

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won 2yo maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last September and she's dropping down the weights; however, she's struggled on both runs this season and a major turnaround is required in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

12

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:23 York

Thecla

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Four 2yo starts, winning four-runner maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) on her third outing; she's better than she showed on recent reappearance at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) but her claims aren't compelling after that.

33/1

9

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Thecla

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all when winning a Hamilton maiden in September (6f, good to soft) but she was held under a penalty at Southwell (5f, AW) when last seen 259 days ago; best watched on handicap debut unless the market speaks favourably.

14/1

Form: 39

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Surrounded by subsequent winners when making most on his Catterick debut in August; everything went wrong last time, with him boiling over, inclined to pull hard, getting unbalanced and losing a shoe; hopefully the hood will help keep him calmer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(4)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Youvegotoshowmeluv

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

ran without declared tongue-tie, awkward start and slowly away, took keen hold, held up in rear

10/1

4th

4

(2)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Youvegotoshowmeluv

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent, lost third when weakening inside final 110yds

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inclined to wander from an outside stall when shaping with promise on his 6f turf debut last Friday; trainer is 7-26 with 2yos here and this one wouldn't need to improve much to put himself in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 7

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to two 5f 2yo winners (one on Tapeta) and a half-brother to four winning sprinters (one useful); 22-1, blew the start and needed the experience at Beverley last month; will need to improve a deal on that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Another Bungle

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Unexposed 3yo who bumped into a big improver when second on handicap debut at Ayr (5f, good) in April; disappointed at Redcar last month but subsequent 3lb drop enables this ease in grade; hood removed after one use; must be considered.

9/2

7th

6

(5)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Redcar

Another Bungle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Made encouraging handicap debut when second of seven at Ayr (5f, good) three weeks ago; still early days and first-time hood goes on; should run his race.

13/2

7th

6

(5)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Redcar

Another Bungle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Made encouraging handicap debut when second of seven at Ayr (5f, good) three weeks ago; still early days and first-time hood goes on; should run his race.

13/2

Form: 54

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Satisfactory debut at Beverley last month before not looking to see out 6f from the front here last Thursday; she may find life easier in nurseries after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

Elland Road Girl

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, dropped to last and outpaced from over 2f out, soon switched right and on outer, headway from 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, kept on

11/4

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000euros foal, £20,000 breeze-up purchase in the spring; useful half-brother Tajalla won his first two as a 2yo for Roger Varian but her trainer's two juvenile winners went in second and third time out; watch the market.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Goldikodi

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Hilal Kobeissi

walked to post, ducked right start, prominent

50/1

100/1

Form: 9

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer not noted for 2yos and this 4,500euros yearling isn't about to improve the stats on the evidence of his Beverley debut last month, when finishing last at 50-1.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(8)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sharp Sand

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

in rear

100/1

9th

4

(8)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sharp Sand

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

in rear

100/1

10th

5

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Sharp Sand

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

pressed leader

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.10
Straight Forecast £3.78
Trifecta £33.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

West Acre

Telegraph:

Bad Habits

POSTDATA:

Thecla

The Times:

Nahi

Daily Mail:

Bad Habits

The Star:

Thecla

D Express:

Nahi

RP RATINGS:

West Acre

TOPSPEED:

West Acre

NEWMARKET:

West Acre

The Guardian:

West Acre

Daily Mirror:

West Acre

The Sun:

West Acre

Daily Record:

West Acre