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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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 |
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9th 5 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His last win was at Brighton (7f, goof to firm) last May but that was off 11lb higher and he's shown signs of a revival on Tapeta recently; should get a good tow into this race and could be dangerous back on turf. |
7/1 |
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6th 2 (6) |
23rd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Brighton handicap off 9lb higher last May but he's finished down the field in ten runs since; he wasn't beaten far over C&D ten days ago but overall record is now 3-38 and others are preferred. |
9/1 |
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (8) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Boasts a decent record around this time of year; below par on turf last time but he's bounced back from blips before and he's in off the same mark as when going close over C&D in March; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
10th 2 (7) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Close third, despite traffic issues, in AW contest when last seen two months ago; defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and warrants respect back here. |
13/2 |
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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10th 13 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Up in the weights following three wins in the second half of last year; not at his best in a couple of starts back off 3lb higher and might need more help yet from the handicapper. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Three wins (6f, good to firm (twice) and 5f, AW) last year; didn't run badly on last week's return to action at Salisbury but he will need a step forward to take this. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 (8) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
It took him a long time to get off the mark but he was successful three times last year; goes on any ground, but may just need this after five months off; stable also runs Beau Jardine. |
5/1 |
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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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 |
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1st 4 (3) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Losing run up to 18 and has to put a poor recent effort at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) behind him, but he often makes the running and could enjoy the run of the race if again ridden positively; visor removed after one use. |
9/2 |
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14th 3 (15) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Often a front-runner; record over C&D reads 1313, but this his first visit here since June 2024; losing run is up to 17 and he is drawn wide; visor the headgear of choice this time. |
7/1 |
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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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 |
|
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 |
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5th 2 (5) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Resumed from six months off with a 7f Wolverhampton handicap win in November and backed it up with a good second of seven there last month; this C&D scorer must enter calculations. |
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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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 |
|
5 (6) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins last year, the first over C&D; ran well on when third over C&D on first two starts this season, but not done quite as well since; could bounce back at this track. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |