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StandardIt’s Time To Turn To Talksport EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.20
- Place: £3.50
Form: 8
Last run: 21 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 6 (5) |
9th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Made all to win a 7f handicap here in June; not beaten a rival in three subsequent runs; has the pace to be effective at this trip and he's favoured by these weights; not ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
12th 1 (9) |
18th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Dual winner from the front this season, including over C&D in April off 12lb lower, who hasn't been able to dominate the past twice and has been eased off each time; needs to bounce back and also show this mark within range. |
12/1 |
|
13th 5 (8) |
2nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Successful under positive rides over C&D in April and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; taken on in front when last of nine at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days later; not many confirmed front-runners among this opposition, so he could be dangerous if allowed his own way. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 9
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (3) |
6th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Only ninth in 1m contest at Kempton last month but may do much better dropped in distance with the outing under her belt; closely related to a 7f AW winner; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
9th 3 (9) |
9th Nov 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
prominent, going okay but lost ground after 3f, soon in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: —
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (3) |
3rd May 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Leads or races prominently; kept to novice/maiden company in sprints, despite a (declining) mark on last four runs, and proving consistent but not progressive; has C&D form but remains to be seen how well treated she is now handicapping in first-time tongue-tie. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
5th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Well held on turf debut last October, but no reason on breeding why she won't prove effective on the surface; progression stagnated during her winter campaign and she's the most exposed here, if less so at 5f. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
7th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Beaten at Wolverhampton (6f, fillies' novice) by a subsequent winner on penultimate start and didn't appear to get home (after holding every chance at the furlong pole) over that same trip here subsequently; possesses the pace to cope with dropping back to 5f; should be seriously involved. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (1) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual course winner who can miss the break and/or pull hard; does most racing now over further and didn't offer much on her comeback here last month without the usual hood (back on today). |
25/1 |
|
13th 13 (7) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Scored off this mark over C&D last March but she didn't hit the same level in seven subsequent runs last year; has a bit to prove after eight months off and regular hood is missing on this step back up in grade. |
20/1 |
|
2 (3) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
All her three victories have come on the AW but she wasn't disgraced when third of eight in 1m Redcar handicap last month; effective at this much shorter trip so can't be discounted. |
16/1 |
20/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D novice winner in 2023 and he made a winning start for this stable at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; respected following a 3lb rise with the visor now replacing cheekpieces. |
5/4 |
|
7 (3) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Winless since landing a 1m novice on Newcastle AW in 2023 but the pick of his Tapeta handicap form since shows he's well treated on yard debut; left the Barrons for £11,000 since last seen; likely to be dangerous if taking to Polytrack. |
7/4 |
25/1
Form: 6
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 16 (12) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
The winner of five AW handicaps (5f-6f) since September for her new stable; 6lb higher than for the latest of them and others appeal as being better treated. |
25/1 |
|
7th 3 (4) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Had a tremendous spell for new yard between September and January, winning five at 6f (two here) or 5f; her handicap mark has taken a battering but a recent second at Southwell suggests she's not weighted out of it; Ryan Kavanagh 2-2 on her and she can be thereabouts again. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
She has soared up the weights after a fine winter, including three C&D wins; hasn't had a clear shot at things on her last two starts, including behind a couple of today's rivals here three weeks ago, but she still needs a personal best to defy this mark. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 2806
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (5) |
1st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Without a win since May 2023 and generally very disappointing for current stable since last spring; ran okay behind Purple Martini over C&D two starts ago but still makes only limited appeal; sports refitted cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie. |
20/1 |
|
10th 4 (3) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
1-20; continues to ease in the weights, down to a career-low mark, but hasn't shown enough in either of his last two starts (both 7f at Musselburgh) to suggest his turn is imminent; these newly applied blinkers need to work their magic. |
11/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
2nd May 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, hung right and weakened gradually inside final furlong |
16/1 |
15/8
Form: 6
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 14 (3) |
12th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Debut promise for Roger Varian last year but has shown little or nothing for her current stable; 4lb wrong here. |
50/1 |
|
14th 9 (7) |
13th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 6lb |
Debut promise for Roger Varian last year but has shown little for current yard; hood fitted for first run at this venue. |
40/1 |
|
16th 5 (1) |
30th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
9st 6lb |
Ex-Roger Varian; has struggled in two handicaps; hard to fancy despite aggregate 10lb drop since her Irish debut. |
33/1 |
11/2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (5) |
20th Jan 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Didn't live up to market expectations at Southwell on debut last month but he showed promise with his front-running 6l third at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time; has quite a lot to find on this step up in trip but he's out of a very well-related 8.4f winner and is open to more progress for top yard. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 (11) |
22nd Dec 2022 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ran to just a modest level on his Southwell debut 16 days ago (7f); could take a step forward but such progress is necessary. |
16/1 |
|
9th 1 (2) |
6th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
60,000euros yearling; by U S Navy Flag and the first foal of an 8.4f-winning sister to English and Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Winter; major stable; interesting newcomer. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 45
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (5) |
2nd Jan 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal. |
20/1 |
|
10th 10 (5) |
2nd Jan 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal. |
20/1 |
|
8 (7) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Maiden (0-14); continues to fall in the weights but there were few positives seven weeks ago from his latest start (1m3f) on first attempt beyond 1m; best to look elsewhere for the solution. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 69
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (2) |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Made no impact at big odds on first three starts (6f/7f, AW) and soundly beaten fifth of eight on handicap debut at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in January; improvement needed in first-time cheekpieces on turf debut. |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
6th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Down the field towards the end of last year on his first three starts (6f/7f); market check advised now up in trip on handicap debut but he's not bred for this distance and improvement is needed. |
25/1 |
|
11th 3 (12) |
6th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Needs to improve on his two Newcastle efforts (7f/6f); handicaps more suitable after this. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 97
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (8) |
13th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-Hugo Palmer; modest efforts so far, including when tailed off on stable debut/reappearance at Haydock (1m, good to firm; first run since being gelded) last month; cheekpieces now tried; plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
|
9th 9 (8) |
26th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 212y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Three runs for Hugo Palmer towards the end of last year and was down the field each time (7f-1m2f); gelded since and has changed stables (remains in the same ownership); this handicap debut provides a far more realistic opportunity and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting. |
25/1 |
|
12th 5 (5) |
6th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has not troubled the judge in AW races over 1m2f and 8.5f; drops further in distance needing improvement. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 28 BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (7) |
1st Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
held up in rear |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (4) |
13th Apr 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, prominent, ridden and struggling over 2f out, lost touch over 1f out |
15/2 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
2nd Jan 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Finished second over C&D on debut and that's among the best form on offer; disappointing at Redcar and Southwell since but the return to this venue may have positive effect; not dismissed. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (7) |
4th Jul 2023 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Finished second in a classified event in January (6f, AW), his fourth run, but nothing comparable since, including when tailed off behind Gatwick Kitten at Yarmouth on Friday; blinkers now added. |
20/1 |
|
9th 8 (2) |
30th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Beaten just under 3l when second in a 6f classified event at Wolverhampton but nothing to shout about since then, latterly tried in cheekpieces; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
10th 9 (11) |
2nd Feb 2023 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Beaten just under 3l when second in a 6f classified event at Wolverhampton but trailed the principals by 12l here last time on the return to 7f; that penultimate effort offers some hope. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £112.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £85.22 |
| Trifecta | £947.10 |
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