13.16
StandardtalkSPORT Powered By Fans Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5400
- 1m 4f 0y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/13 (Won)
- Win: £1.37
Form: 1 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (11) |
18th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders early, led after 2f, headed and prominent after 4f |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (2) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Couple of AW novice wins early in year; has shown he's effective on turf with creditable efforts at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) and Haydock (1m6f, good) the last twice; could go well again. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 6f 1y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Two-time AW novice winner who returned to form when second at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) recently; this is tougher but he hung last time so could be better suited by this flat track, and his pedigree provides hope he'll improve for the step up in trip; no surprise to see another good run. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 3-3 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
9th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
0-8; runner-up three times in small fields over 1m4f-2m on turf/AW last year but has regressed this campaign (1m6f/2m); others preferred. |
100/30 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
21st May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-7; runner-up three times in small fields over 1m4f-2m on turf/AW last year, but finished a well-beaten fourth of five at Goodwood (1m6f, heavy) this month; possible that the combination of a nine-month absence and deep ground found him out so he may show more on this better surface. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 9-
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Having been off for 168 days and been gelded he made a winning debut for this yard at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in March last year; off another 17 months before fifth of six here (2m) 11 weeks ago; has a bit to prove now. |
33/1 |
|
7 (6) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Having been off for 168 days and been gelded he made a winning debut for this yard at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in March last year; off another 17 months before fifth of six here (2m) 11 weeks ago; has a bit to prove now. |
33/1 |
|
4 (3) |
13th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Made a winning yard debut at Southwell in March 2024, appreciating the return to 1m6f and the switch to Tapeta; up just 3lb but has more to prove on first run since, back on Polytrack and upped to 2m. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 7-1
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings were on last two outings but his turf form still needs improvement. |
6/1 |
|
6th 2 (8) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Something amiss on sole start here (2024); very busy since and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW (which has dominated career) and his turf form needs improvement. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 4 (2) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 32y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Prominent racer who posted four wins in the second half of last year, including a C&D defeat of Charging Thunder on good; suffered a heavy defeat on AW last time but it was in a strong Good Friday race at Newcastle and Charging Thunder was once again behind him; a bold show seems likely in these much calmer waters back on turf. |
15/8 |
20/1
Form: 7
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
14th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
Turf maiden winner a year ago and a close third from 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January on his final start for Sylvester Kirk; held in both starts since returning for this yard in May with cheekpieces applied, but the drop in class offers hope. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
Sax Appeal, African Star
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £1.70 |
| Trifecta | £1.70 |
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