20.05
Good To SoftStradivarius At The National Stud Handicap
- Prize money: £7851
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 644-
Last run: 190 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (5) |
24th Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Drops back in trip having failed to stay 2m at Ascot most recently; recorded a wide-margin win on the other course here (1m4f, good; off 3lb lower) on last attempt in this grade; difficult to dismiss. |
5/1 |
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6th 3 (10) |
10th Aug 2024 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Easily made all at Newmarket (1m4f, good; 4lb higher today) in May; however, all three starts since (Royal Ascot, Newmarket and Ripon) have been pretty disappointing; sole attempt at 2m (stays 1m6f) was a respectable show on AW last October; whether he stays or not, a revival is needed. |
5/1 |
|
6th 3 (7) |
20th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Found a chunk of improvement to easily make all on return at Newmarket (1m4f, good; 7lb higher today) in May; however, both starts since (Royal Ascot and Newmarket) have been pretty disappointing; unraced on good to soft and below form in his one 2023 appearance on soft. |
7/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 3-1226 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (1) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
C&D winner (good; 4lb higher today) in June; not so hot back here on good to firm next time, albeit in a better race, and although he wasn't beaten far at Chelmsford (AW) on latest start, that was in only seventh of 11; faces fewer rivals this time but not top of the list. |
9/1 |
|
7th 9 (10) |
15th Aug 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Successful at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last winter and added another win at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in June; not so good back there last time, albeit in a better race, and others are higher up the list. |
8/1 |
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9th 9 (3) |
14th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Ten races and usually seriously involved, this season's exception on soft ground; best efforts came in 1m2f handicaps on good ground under Neil Callan at Newmarket on last two starts, the latter a C&D win since which the second and fourth have both won; not harshly treated with 4lb rise. |
10/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 2331-
Last run: 150 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 |
13th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Quite useful form on the Flat; has run just four times over hurdles, winning on first attempt and best form when second of 15 to Wreckless Eric in handicap here (2m, good) on latest; usually wore cheekpieces on Flat and they were refitted on that latest outing; up 5lb but still has potential. |
10/1 |
|
7th 15 |
13th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Quite useful form on the Flat; has run just four times over hurdles, winning on first attempt and best form when second of 15 to Wreckless Eric in handicap here (2m, good) on latest; usually wore cheekpieces on Flat and they were refitted on that latest outing; up 5lb but still has potential. |
10/1 |
11/4
Form: 31-52
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (5) |
17th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Wolverhampton novice winner (7f, AW) last autumn and ran well when second of 15 behind a subsequent winner at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) in April; didn't enjoy the best of runs when fourth of seven there (1m2f, good) last month, but it didn't cost him the race; bit more needed. |
5/2 |
|
4th 2 (3) |
18th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Made all in novice at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in October; gelded before handicap debut here (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago and it was an eyecatching performance to be second of 15, given how long he spent on the bridle looking for a clear run; should stay 1m2f and although raised 3lb, he looks better than that. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 9 (1) |
19th Apr 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Late foal; sole turf start was at Ascot (good) on debut, promising; made all at Wolverhampton (7f) in October and creditable fifth of 12 in another novice at Lingfield (1m) on reappearance last month; gelded since; needs improvement on this handicap debut but early days. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 237-3
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (10) |
15th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Consistency has been an issue for current stable but this year's best brings him into the reckoning; promise over C&D last summer. |
9/1 |
|
8th 3 (9) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 (8) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
midfield on outer |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 120-57
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 (10) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
His four wins have come in pairs, during August 2022 and May of this year; had been in a solid run of form until heavier defeats the last twice. |
16/1 |
|
10th 1 (1) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Had form figures of 11222 over C&D in May-August; didn't shine back here (seventh of 11) last month but that was a Class 2 and he still looks feasibly treated on his best form this season; handles most ground and he's in the mix on this big drop back in grade. |
7/2 |
|
7th 10 (3) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
started quickly, led early, headed but prominent after 1f |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: 8-49
Last run: 104 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (2) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Twice a winner here over 1m2f and proved as effective over this trip when touched off in a C&D claimer last month (Autocrat and Rockview Consort behind); leading claims here. |
7/2 |
|
11th 8 (2) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Twice a winner here over 1m2f and proved as effective over this trip when touched off in a C&D claimer last month (Autocrat and Rockview Consort behind); leading claims here. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 8 (7) |
11th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, headway when switched right under 2f out, ridden and challenging up the centre inside final furlong, kept on well, just held |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 642-
Last run: 147 days
W: 8st 13lb
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
7/1
Form: 713-
Last run: 211 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 (9) |
17th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start |
20/1 |
|
3rd 4 (2) |
26th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Two good efforts at about 7f in novices in the autumn (both on good), winning one at Beverley, but a weak finisher in two handicaps this year, over 1m2f and 1m; needs to show he's worth his current mark back at 1m2f. |
13/2 |
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8th 5 (8) |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Promise in novices at around 7f last autumn, but beaten too far out to blame the trip alone on his 1m2f Newmarket handicap debut/reappearance 16 days ago; still early days but hard to be confident about here. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £54.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £58.31 |
| Tricast | £801.32 |
| Trifecta | £494.60 |
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