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StandardSpreadex Sports Cheltenham Festival Specials Novice Stakes
- Prize money: £9828
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.10
Form: 84423-
Last run: 141 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (6) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Record of 3-4 on the AW but has comparable form on turf and ran right up to his best when third over 1m2f at Ayr 16 days ago; C&D winner in August who should be in the thick of it. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Has done well for shrewd current connections and scored at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time, taking AW record to 3-4; only 1-11 on turf but the win came on most recent attempt in this sphere; steadily progressive and enters calculations. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 (8) |
7th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won his first two starts for this yard at this track, the second of them over C&D; added a Redcar handicap last month and ran another sound race when fourth at Newcastle last week (just in front of Carolus Magnus); should give it another good go. |
13/2 |
16/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 3/6
Last run: 59 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (8) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Convincing win on AW fifteen months ago and might have been involved but for clipping heels at Salisbury (also 1m, good to firm) in June; heavy defeat over latter C&D when back from a break last time, though. |
16/1 |
|
7th 1 (4) |
13th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Only 2lb higher than for 1m AW win last June, since which he's been lightly raced and below form; he might have thrown down a challenge over C&D last time, however, but for clipping heels and nearly falling; needs a close look. |
4/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (5) |
13th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Nicely bred filly who was sent off at 5-6 for her belated debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month and justified her short odds by defeating Endued by a length, despite showing signs of greenness; has more to do under her 7lb penalty, but she remains open to plenty of improvement and shouldn't be underestimated. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
11th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
75,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Titi Makfi (1m-1m4f including AW Listed; RPR 107), War Diary (9.7f/1m4f; 89) and St Saviour (1m2f Flat; 83/useful 2m hurdle); dam 1m winner (80), half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Attraction; enough in her pedigree to make her of interest in a modest contest and the market should be revealing. |
6/4 |
11/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (10) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Edged out by Bolster in this race on soft ground 12 months ago; below that level in three outings this year, although he might have needed it after a break when behind Bolster and Okeechobee at Goodwood latest; first-time cheekpieces go on. |
14/1 |
|
5 (10) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Edged out by Bolster in this race on soft ground 12 months ago; below that level in three outings this year, although he might have needed it after a break when behind Bolster and Okeechobee at Goodwood latest; first-time cheekpieces go on. |
14/1 |
|
8th 6 (5) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Below par in last three appearances, latest over C&D four months ago; progressive previously and ties in closely with Bolster on Newmarket Listed running (1m2f, soft) last November; possibilities if back to that form. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 54-
Last run: 221 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (6) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; now 6lb below his last winning mark but not easy to recommend after a heavy defeat over C&D one month ago. |
16/1 |
|
5 (2) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; cheekpieces left off last time are back on and he needs to show improvement. |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: 542
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (2) |
26th Apr 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Ran to fair level in four AW novice races this year and heavy ground was surely a factor in him finishing tailed off on his handicap debut at Leicester (1m); stamina is not assured over this far but likely to have more to offer. |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 (1) |
14th Apr 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 53y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ran to fair level in four AW novice races this year, most notably when second of five at Lingfield (1m) on third occasion; should have some improvement to come in handicaps and it will be interesting to see whether today's switch to slow turf suits. |
4/1 |
|
6th 3 (8) |
13th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Steady progress in his first three starts, culminating in a length defeat by Divine Rapture at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month; 7lb better off with the winner and he may step up again, but given he had previous experience he is far from certain to reverse the form. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 4/322-
Last run: 410 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
18th 1 (22) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly. |
10/1 |
|
5th 11 (1) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove. |
11/2 |
66/1
Form: 90
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (6) |
14th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Unplaced all seven starts; shaped quite well and wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine over C&D (good) ten days ago but needs to find extra. |
14/1 |
|
6th 9 (4) |
4th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
towards rear, headway when up the centre from under 2f out |
25/1 |
|
5th 9 (2) |
19th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Unconvincing profile but he didn't look devoid of ability at Bath 17 days ago, tight for room up the far rail in the closing stages; others bring more pressing claims all the same. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 89-
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
10th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 12lb
|
Has returned from a summer break in good form, gaining second win on the Flat this year when scoring over 1m6f here last week; 4lb penalty; sound chance in a modest event back at 1m4f. |
9/4 |
|
1st 12 (2) |
4th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 (7) |
14th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Versatile mare who has yet to win on the AW but has won over hurdles/fences/a bumper and on turf Flat; sound run when runner-up to an easy winner over C&D last time (first three well clear); interesting contender. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 225
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again. |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 (7) |
28th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Record of 1-27 on AW but he gave it a good shot when third behind Aisling Oscar over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark here and he could be in the mix again. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
4-13 on turf but just 1-26 on AW; returned from five-month break with low-key 7f run here on Friday and remains on the same fairly tough mark. |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 9
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (2) |
18th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Fair third of five on her handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) in May but she's struggled in three runs since; out of the weights again and she needs a transformation on the step up to this trip. |
25/1 |
|
7th 10 (6) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Fair third of five on her handicap debut at Nottingham in May (1m2f, heavy) but may have been flattered given her subsequent efforts; out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
10th 1 (4) |
9th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 3f 104y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Finished last in three novice/maiden runs before a creditable third of five on her handicap debut at Nottingham in May (1m2f, heavy); not so good on AW latest; yard also run Knight Of Kings. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £51.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.97 |
| Trifecta | £186.70 |
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