18.52
StandardRacing Welfare Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £5940
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.58
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1-
Last run: 236 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Unlucky second at Glorious Goodwood in 2024 when bidding for a notable 1m2f handicap double; best effort in a truncated 2025 campaign when fourth to Haatem in Listed grade at Royal Ascot; should be thereabouts, provided he's in top form after ten-month layoff. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Won the valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) last July in his penultimate handicap; close fourth of 16 in Listed race at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) one month ago showed, not for the first time, that he should be well capable of a prominent finish in today's company. |
5/2 |
|
4th 8 (2) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Enjoyed a good 2024, including a win in valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft); showed he can mix it outside handicaps when second in 1m2f Listed race at Ayr (good to firm) last autumn; went without regular hood (back on now) when behind a couple of today's rivals in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard on his reappearance at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; likely to be sharper now and his yard has won this twice in recent years; a must for the shortlist from a handy draw. |
7/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 2-5
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (5) |
8th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Didn't progress in four runs for the Gosdens; sold for 52,000gns in July; low-key stable debut at Kempton three weeks ago (50-1) and opposable despite the drop in class. |
33/1 |
|
9th 11 (10) |
4th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Four costly defeats for the Gosden yard before being sold for 52,000gns in July; is likely best watched on his return from four months off. |
16/1 |
50/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
2023 novice winner; 0-10 since, pipped over C&D in November but beating only one home in 1m4f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back and, having worn cheekpieces on those last two starts, he now sports a visor. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
2023 novice winner; 0-10 since, pipped over C&D in November but beating only one home in 1m4f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back and, having worn cheekpieces on those last two starts, he now sports a visor. |
5/1 |
|
8th 7 (2) |
20th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent sort who has been knocking on the door recently, latest when second of nine at Lingfield (1m2f; 9-2) last month when beaten a head in first-time cheekpieces (retained); steps back up in trip and holds claims. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 3-5 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 1 (6) |
12th Jun 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
A half-sister to Irish Derby winner Westover so it's been an underwhelming start to her career, finishing no closer than 9l in 7f-8.5f events; should appreciate this longer trip now handicapping but the fitting of blinkers sets alarm bells ringing. |
5/1 |
|
4th 12 (1) |
25th May 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Nearly 10l off the winner when third at Newmarket last August (7f, good to firm) and ended up tailed off when a strong favourite for her return at Epsom (1m, soft); as a half-sister to Irish Derby winner Westover she's no doubt capable of better at some stage. |
13/2 |
|
5th 6 (2) |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
100-30, soundly beaten third of six on debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August; this half-sister to connections' Irish Derby winner Westover is open to plenty of improvement this year, especially over today's extra yardage, and she could play a leading role on her return. |
7/4 |
33/1
Form: 89
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when runner-up off today's mark at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) recently on his second start for this yard; however, he's 5-22 on AW as opposed to 0-11 on Flat turf, and needs to back up that latest performance now back on grass. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 (1) |
12th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Has been a smart performer in his time (rated 18lb higher), but well below form in his last two starts including on stable debut here (1m2f) last month; tongue-tie removed after one use; look elsewhere. |
11/1 |
|
11th 7 (4) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Formerly a smart AW performer for Mick Appleby, but not quite the force of old; makes his debut for another new yard (same owners) in a new headgear combination after eight starts for Shark Hanlon; well treated if he could rediscover anything like his best form. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (2) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has shown most of his AW form at Kempton but ran creditably at Southwell most recently; makes Wolverhampton debut with a tongue-tie replacing usual hood; brings uncertainty. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 (1) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Ended 2025 with two good placed efforts at Kempton; not at the same level at Lingfield last month and he has a bit more to prove on Tapteta. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (8) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Scored at Kempton (7f) in April and right back on song of late, edged out only very late on when runner-up in similar event there last month; must enter calculations despite a 2lb weights rise. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 2
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (5) |
8th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Eight-race maiden who has gone the wrong way over a variety of trips since finishing second on his debut for Brian Meehan at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last April; look elsewhere. |
25/1 |
|
9th 5 (5) |
16th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Initial promise for Brian Meehan, notably when runner-up to Covey in a 7f Newmarket maiden last April; yet to threaten (0-2) for this doubly represented trainer and takes a sharp step up in trip here to compete beyond 9.5f for the first time; continues to ease in the weights. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
30th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
A fair maiden at his best for Brian Meehan who wasn't disgraced for his new yard when third of five in 1m Chelmsford seller last month; he needs to follow it up back in handicap company. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (14) |
21st May 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 20y |
9st 12lb |
Showed ability when fourth at Windsor for previous yard in June; no impact in Curragh maiden last month; interesting handicap debutant if he can leave that run behind; any market clues should be interesting. |
11/2 |
|
12th 4 (14) |
21st May 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 20y |
9st 12lb |
Showed ability when fourth at Windsor for previous yard in June; no impact in Curragh maiden last month; interesting handicap debutant if he can leave that run behind; any market clues should be interesting. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 54
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (6) |
9th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Has not finished closer than 8l to a winner in his five starts including two handicaps (1m, good/heavy); mark is falling but this step up to 1m4f needs to make a big difference. |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
2nd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
12th 14 (1) |
15th Jun 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Made a pleasing debut in April but beaten 14l and 19l since then, latterly losing all chance at the start; has time to steady the ship but this is no easy start to handicap career. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 90
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 (6) |
21st Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Never figured at Newcastle (1m) last month on stable/handicap debut; still has weak claims on form but first-time headgear is a possible source of improvement. |
16/1 |
|
9th 5 (6) |
26th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Showed minor promise on his debut when with John Butler but not so in two subsequent starts for him; has since changed hands; one to watch on handicap debut and first start for this trainer, unless market speaks positively. |
16/1 |
|
7 (8) |
18th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise when well down the field at triple-digit odds in three AW novice/maiden races this spring (7f-1m) but still worth keeping an eye on in the betting before today's turf/handicap debut. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 4
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (12) |
25th May 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
190,000gns yearling and half-sister to four winners; beaten a shade under 10l at Newcastle (1m2f) 16 days ago and others have shown greater promise. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 (9) |
9th May 2023 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
190,000gns yearling; half-sister to four winners, notably Listed scorer Let's Go (RPR 114); dam a Group-placed 5f 2yo winner (107); enough paper appeal to warrant a market check. |
10/1 |
Form: 1
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Impressed on his first attempt at 6f, making all to beat 12 rivals at Nottingham in July; not ideally drawn in either run since and he isn't fully exposed as a sprinter just yet; cheekpieces are now added. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
27th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won in good style at Nottingham (6f, good) last month on second start back from an absence and first crack at sprinting; failed to back that up at York but didn't run badly and this very lightly raced 5yo retains potential for his powerful connections; no surprise to see a bold show. |
9/2 |
|
8th 3 (11) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Low-mileage 5yo who delivered a career-best when dropped to 6f (good ground) at Nottingham three weeks ago, always prominent and strong at the finish; a 7lb rise for that win doesn't look generous but he still has potential at this trip. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.60 |
| Trifecta | £29.60 |
Selections
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