16.20
Good To SoftDeepbridge Syndicate Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10192
- 1m 2f 70y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.70
- Place: £1.40
Form: 04-
Last run: 175 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 (6) |
2nd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Late foal, brother to dual 1m4f Group 1 winner Sea Of Class; gelded after running twice on AW as 2yo; returned with an improved show when well on top in eight-runner maiden at Chester (10.3f, soft) in May, close up racing a bit freely before going on over 2f out; still learning the job that day and brings considerable potential if he's more the finished article this time, over a trip he's bred to relish. |
2/1 |
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1st 1 (8) |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
240,000gns yearling and brother to dual Group 1 winner Sea Of Class; left debut effort behind to finish fourth of 14 over 1m at Kempton (1m AW; beaten under 6l) and that despite racing freely; gelded since and could yet be quite smart. |
8/1 |
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4th 1 (5) |
16th Nov 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out |
9/1 |
50/1
- Place: £10.00
Form: 40
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (11) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Short-headed on 2024 reappearance and won it last year; thrived last season when winning three races and not far away in the other three, including at this track; highly respected for that campaign, and first-time-out record, but the handicapper reacted and he now needs to resume improvement. |
10/1 |
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5th 3 (9) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
5yo who has thrived this season and made it two 1m4f wins in a row when powering ahead at Hamilton (good to firm) a fortnight ago; also effective here (and on soft ground) and has hinted he could be even better now tackling 1m6f for the first time; trainer won this in 2015 and 2017; player. |
15/2 |
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2 (2) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 15y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Won on reappearance at Chester (1m2f, good) in May before being placed in two competitive handicaps, then back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; hit with 9lb rise for last time but this thriving 5yo had 5l to spare and could play a leading role once more. |
3/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (4) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Career highlights (1m4f/1m6f) for Roger Varian were in 2024 and he managed only mid-division in his three handicaps (at top meetings) last July-September; rather worse in both runs (his first races on AW) for new connections early this year but he returns to turf 8lb below his career-high mark. |
28/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
21st Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
On same mark as for his win at York (1m4f, good) in August 2024 but he's not seen much action since and has been well held in last four starts; may have needed the run on his stable/AW debut at Kempton (28-1) last month but others are more persuasive. |
14/1 |
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6th 4 (3) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Campaigned on turf for Roger Varian, often in notable handicaps (won one at York in 2024); failed to reproduce his peak figures in a light 2025 campaign and sold for 60,000gns since last run; the betting may prove best guide on AW/stable debut. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 090-43
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
3-8 over hurdles for Tom Dascombe (often with forcing tactics) and he won his first two on the Flat once joining this yard; solid fourth of 13 from the rear at Warwick (2m, good to soft; kept on) 11 days ago; respected. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, hasn't been on his game in either discipline on last four starts; bit to prove. |
14/1 |
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7th 12 (4) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, has managed only eighth in his last two races (1m6f/hurdle) and others have less to prove. |
11/2 |
15/2
Form: 73-
Last run: 161 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice here last summer and some sign of a return to form when fourth at Warwick last week; this mark isn't a gift but has each-way claims. |
4/1 |
|
4th 8 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won twice at Worcester last summer but below his best on his last two starts and needs to come down a few pounds. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
5lb out of the weights and 50-1 when well beaten in the Welsh Champion Hurdle on final run in October; his earlier races were more realistic than that and he ran well; solid chance if fitness doesn't hold him back. |
13/2 |
100/1
Form: 9-
Last run: 210 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Kept on well to score at his beloved Hamilton (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; a 5lb rise will make life tougher as he seeks to win away from that Lanarkshire venue for the first time; down the field (sixth) behind Stellarmasterpiece over 1m4f here in April. |
7/2 |
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1 (2) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Dual course winner (1m4f/1m5f); form has dipped slightly since finishing runner-up at Carlisle (1m6f, good to firm) in May but, on recent evidence, he's closely matched with today's rivals Crystal Guard and Sugarpiehoneybunch; foolish to dismiss. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 9-2
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
6th Oct 2023 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Has an all-or-nothing profile since handicapping, having scored twice (1m2f/1m4f) and been a disappointing favourite twice; could easily bounce back, provided he's suited by this new trip. |
7/2 |
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6th 9 (6) |
14th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Son of Le Havre who displayed a good attitude when landing 1m4f Newbury handicap 26 days ago; he appeals as the sort to do better still so merits serious consideration in first-time cheekpices. |
3/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (5) |
21st Jun 2023 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Big prices and finished a tailed-off last of eight in his two runs at Chester (10.3f/7.6f) last month. |
66/1 |
|
8th 7 (2) |
27th May 2023 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Missed the break and was always in last before finishing tailed off at 33-1 here (10.3f, soft) on his recent debut. |
50/1 |
|
8th 9 (10) |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
40,000euros yearling; 12th foal; half-brother to six winners including Kings Fete (1m2f-1m5f; Group 3; RPR 114), Gymkhana (7f-1m1f; 99) and County Fair (1m6f AW; 80); dam 1m2f/1m4f winner (Listed; 102), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Trade Fair; big ask to win around here first time out. |
66/1 |
9/1
Form: 64-2
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
26th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
sweating, took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
2 (9) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Ran big race in defeat on seasonal debut at Bath (1m, soft) in May but was not seen to quite the same effect on good ground the last twice and conditions are likely to be even quicker today. |
11/2 |
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5th 2 (4) |
15th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Unraced on firmer than good; 1m maiden winner at Brighton last September, in a two-runner race; close second at Bath (1m, soft) on reappearance, before a lesser show at Brighton later in May; needs to resume progress. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 642-
Last run: 139 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
18th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Improved results in his three runs as a 2yo, making most when he took minor honours twice over 1m2f on Lingfield AW; withdrawn from a maiden last week when the ground was soft; makes handicap debut and should be open to progress as 3yo. |
6/1 |
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5 (7) |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Got closer in each of his runs as a 2yo and his latest Lingfield conqueror (1m2f) wasn't far away from following up next time; connections have declined the opportunity to go handicapping off a BHA mark of 75 and others in here should be better than that level. |
14/1 |
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2nd 5 (6) |
22nd Dec 2022 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
led, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden when headed inside final furlong, soon no extra |
5/1 |
15/8
Form: 3-
Last run: 237 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (2) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Third in his last three starts, but may not have achieved that much and remains without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; others more compelling. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 27y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Comes here on the back of two third-place finishes but the latest was behind Trojan Soldier and there is no obvious reason why the placings would be reversed. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
17th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
There was some restoration of his Flat fortunes when third of five at Southwell (1m6f, AW; stays 2m) on latest start but he's without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; has another career-low mark but it's hard to know when he will take advantage. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £172.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £217.14 |
| Trifecta | £598.40 |
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