14.50
StandardSpreadex Sports Cheltenham Festival Specials Restricted Maiden Stakes (horses In Bands B/C/D) (GBB)
- Prize money: £4320
- 1m 0f 1y
- Class 5
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Snow showers
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.30
Form: 722-4
Last run: 47 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Not in top form since returned to the Flat but solid hurdles record (1121322) suggests a resurgence is likely; ran creditably, albeit fortunate to finish second the way things panned out, in the Champion Hurdle when last seen in this sphere; has the best chance at the weights. |
4/5 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
26th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Runner-up (albeit fortunate) in the Champion Hurdle in March and easily made all in this last year (soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he enjoyed the run of the race 12 months ago and hasn't shone on his two Flat starts this year, but he drops back in grade today and may once more benefit from an uncontested lead; could make another bold bid now back here. |
7/1 |
|
8th 4 (8) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won the Golden Gates Handicap at this meeting in 2023 (1m2f, good to firm) and was a Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last September; runner-up in the Champion Hurdle in March, albeit fortunate; failed to settle when tailed off back on the Flat at Sandown (2m) last month and this drop back in trip seems a likely plus, but a Flat career best is required. |
20/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 74-3
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
14th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
7f winner here in April; she has found it tougher going in handicaps since but dropping into Class 5 fillies' events the last twice has seen her be more competitive (pulled hard latest); drops in trip but she has the pace to cope; not out of it. |
6/1 |
|
8th 3 (6) |
23rd Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 (8) |
1st Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
7f Polytrack winner, when 7lb higher in April; unable to make any significant impression on her last four starts (7f-1m); handy mark and cheekpieces now go on, so that may help with a more competitive effort. |
6/1 |
15/8
Form: 2-2
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All seven wins have been on AW; yet to hit form in two runs for this yard; cheekpieces return but best watched at present. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (10) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break. |
16/1 |
|
14th 3 (5) |
27th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
He has made good progress in the last 12 months, winning three AW handicaps in the second half of 2024 and taking another step forward when scrambling home at Southwell (7f) on his return in March; less good twice since and now drops to 5f for the first time; others perhaps better treated. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 63
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (8) |
26th Jul 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Below-form fourth in first-time blinkers over C&D (good) on penultimate start; did better when the headgear was left off again at Newmarket on latest, while shaping as if 6f was shorter than ideal; needs a return to peak 2yo form. |
6/1 |
|
4th 8 (2) |
29th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
16th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Didn't cope with soft ground on seasonal/handicap debut in April but his close third (just behind Taritino) at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago was much better; 1lb lower here and the first-time blinkers might give him a boost. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 7-6
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (6) |
27th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Beaten a long way in three runs for two yards; this is more realistic now handicapping at a lowly level but he couldn't be entertained unless there was serious market interest. |
33/1 |
|
5th 4 (1) |
7th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Well beaten in two AW novices, latterly over C&D ten days ago; handicaps more suitable after this. |
50/1 |
|
6th 5 (5) |
25th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
66-1 when a tailed-off last of seven in his only start for Chelsea Banham at Wolverhampton (7f); look elsewhere. |
66/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.07 |
| Trifecta | £10.30 |
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