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Good To SoftBlandford Bloodstock Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6700.2
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (8) |
29th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
All five races at 7f, the first four on soft and heavy, but good ground made no difference to him when runner-up to an improved one at Newmarket nine days ago (hood discarded); beaten favourite on last four starts but the drop to 6f is well worth a go. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
All four starts over 7f on soft/heavy ground; won on debut last September and good second over C&D a fortnight ago in his first handicap; up 5lb but open to further progress for top trainer and he's on the shortlist. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 (2) |
6th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Raced only on soft/heavy; debut scorer last September; disappointing in the Horris Hill (subsequently gelded) but fared better at Doncaster on reappearance and that form has substance; nicely bred and should still have more to offer; has to be feared. |
15/8 |
12/1
- Place: £2.70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, switched left and headway against near rail before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened from last |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, switched left and headway against near rail before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened from last |
6/1 |
|
9th 1 (11) |
25th May 2024 Soft 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Comfortably made all in 14-runner maiden at Newbury (1m2f, good; clear lead long way) last May and raised his game again to win five-runner race at Sandown (1m6f, soft; went on 3f out) on handicap debut last July; up 6lb and off since but 2m looks well worth a shot and this very lightly raced 4yo is one to note. |
4/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (10) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
led |
33/1 |
|
12th 7 (6) |
21st Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Well-beaten fifth in first two handicaps in May/June (1m2f, good) and returns from a break with something to prove, but he's been gelded since and that may help this lightly raced 3yo tap back into his earlier promise (including on soft/heavy ground); interesting contender. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (6) |
23rd Jun 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Opened his account in 1m2f Kempton novice in April but came in a well-held fifth on his handicap debut at Ripon (1m2f) following month; cheekpieces are reached for now with more required. |
8/1 |
16/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 7 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races last season, including when beaten a neck by Spirit Mixer in this event; 4lb higher today and made a muted reappearance at Epsom three weeks ago but that was at 40-1 over 1m4f on soft; should be more interesting again with that under his belt. |
14/1 |
|
19 (8) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 4lb
|
Third reserve; soft ground wouldn't have helped when well behind Too Soon at Epsom ten days ago on seasonal debut; had some solid form in strong 1m6f/2m handicaps last season but current mark is a tough one. |
33/1 |
|
9th 6 (4) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races in defeat last season, including when second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) in August; those efforts have ensured his mark is holding up, however, and he makes his comeback over a trip probably short of his best these days. |
14/1 |
7/2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
In-form 6yo who scored at Nottingham in May/June and ran well when favourite for the Carlisle Bell most recently; revised mark has kicked in but he defied it last summer; solid chance. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 13 (13) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Creditable sixth of 16 at York (1m1f, good) before winning at Nottingham (8.5f, good) under Jake Dickson four days ago, making it two wins from his last three starts; escapes a penalty for that success and can't be dismissed. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Recorded his fourth win when scoring over C&D (good) last month and he backed that up with a creditable sixth in a big field at York (1m1f, good); remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's in the mix back at this track. |
13/2 |
40/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (8) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (3) |
29th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
took keen hold, midfield, edged left and weakened over 1f out |
8/1 |
20/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (7) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Posted two good performances on AW in 2023 and is still fairly unexposed in this sphere; seemed to need the run last month on return from long absence; heed the market signals. |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
The winner of one of his nine starts for Ed Walker, namely a 1m4f Polytrack handicap in August 2023; sold for 42,000gns in October 2023 and finished second of five at Chelmsford on debut for the Horse Watchers (1m6f); absent for 720 days and has now joined Rebecca Menzies; low mileage and the betting should be revealing. |
9/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
The winner of one of his nine starts for Ed Walker, namely a 1m4f Polytrack handicap in August 2023; sold for 42,000gns in October 2023 and finished second of five at Chelmsford on debut for the Horse Watchers (1m6f); absent for 720 days and has now joined Rebecca Menzies; low mileage and the betting should be revealing. |
9/1 |
9/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (5) |
21st Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Won his novice last season over 7f but kept to 6f this campaign and has won handicaps on good and soft ground; probably not helped by a slow pace when sixth at Newcastle but wasn't all that far away; remains of interest. |
5/2 |
|
6th 3 (9) |
31st Aug 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
midfield |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (7) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
towards rear |
7/2 |
14/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Flopped badly when favourite at Hexham last month and needs to put that behind him but looked in good nick when making all for clearcut success at Hereford (3m1f, good) two runs ago; dangerous if back at that level. |
7/2 |
|
1 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has improved with each run since returning from a break and stepping up in trip, with cheekpieces added to a tongue-tie; made all at Hereford (3m1f, good) last month and a 6lb rise looks manageable; leading contender. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
He's returned from a break in good heart this year, finishing fourth at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) before getting closer to the target when 3l third at Southwell (3m, good); entitled to respect. |
3/1 |
20/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (8) |
17th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
slightly awkward start, in rear |
25/1 |
|
9th 10 (4) |
9th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Only beaten a neck on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last May, but hasn't built on it and now 0-15; hood returns, but has plenty to prove including stamina. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 (5) |
25th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
11/4
Form: 39
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (4) |
11th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
reared start and slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, pulled up over 3f out |
9/2 |
|
8 (4) |
11th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
reared start and lost many lengths start, always behind |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 77
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (4) |
10th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Gelded after three quiet runs in novice events and was only 4-1 for his handicap debut at Goodwood in May when the ground was heavy (tailed off); better was presumably expected of him and interesting to see if his backers return. |
11/1 |
|
10th 8 (6) |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Out of the money in three juvenile runs (gelded since) but he's in good hands and looks likely to improve now handicapping over a new trip; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
|
10th 11 (12) |
16th Nov 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Showed some ability in finishing seventh at Salisbury (7f) and Haydock (1m); started 17-2 and 10-1; it's possible he's capable of better. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.05 |
| Trifecta | £106.70 |
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