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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 218y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
He's run well on both visits to Goodwood, latest a close third in 1m2f Listed race here (good) in May after an absence, and the late headway he made when eighth in the Listed Wolferton at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) suggests this step up in trip could be a good move; each-way chance. |
12/1 |
|
8th 5 (7) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Best effort in a truncated 2025 campaign when fourth to Haatem in this race (good to firm); showed enough to think he retains all his ability when third in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race (good) on reappearance 25 days ago; could reach the frame in this again. |
11/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company three times in Britain this summer; well beaten back in handicap company at Galway earlier this month but okay fourth of eight in a Tramore maiden hurdle last time (2m1f, good to yielding); place chance. |
15/1 |
|
4th 2 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company in Britain this summer at Stratford (twice) and after making most (carrying head awkwardly, hung right) at Worcester (2m, good); no show on handicap debut at Galway and back into maiden company probably with a bit to find. |
10/1 |
|
11th 12 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
10st 11lb |
Not the force of old (one-time useful Flat handicapper) but runner-up on latest three starts in modest maiden hurdle company in Britain; twice at Stratford and most recently after making most (carrying head awkwardly, hung right) at Worcester (2m, good); handicap debut and doesn't exactly appear thrown in. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 (7) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Two-time C&D winner; returns from a five-month break on a competitive mark but may come on for the run. |
16/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
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