18.22
GoodDiff-Ability ‘Ability Over Disability’ EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Qual’) (Juddmonte/GBB Race)
- Prize money: £16200
- 0m 5f 182y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: 3
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (5) |
30th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
11/2 |
|
3rd 6 (5) |
30th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
11/2 |
|
5th 3 (11) |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
slowly into stride, midfield |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 1
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (2) |
13th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
It's hard to be confident on the back of his heavy nursery debut defeat here (6f, good to firm) in August but he showed considerable promise previously, when runner-up in both a Carlisle novice (6f, good to firm) and a Naas sales race (6f, soft); 7f could suit and no surprise to see a big run. |
11/1 |
|
15th 6 (15) |
23rd Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
never better than midfield |
12/1 |
|
2nd 15 (15) |
7th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 0lb |
slightly awkward start, raced near side, soon prominent, ridden from over 1f out, went second and ran on inside final 110yds |
5/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 18
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (6) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect. |
5/1 |
|
13th 3 (14) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted. |
8/1 |
|
6th 5 (10) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 71
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (3) |
7th Feb 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Big improvement when winning a Nottingham novice (6f, good to firm) last June but he took backward steps in his final two runs last season; has been gelded and now goes handicapping but he has something to prove upped to 7f after four months off; cheekpieces added. |
12/1 |
|
14th 8 (10) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Big step forward when winning a Nottingham novice (6f, good to firm) in June on second start; fair, front-running fourth at Carlisle in July but he needs to resume improvement on this first run since. |
16/1 |
|
4th 1 (1) |
8th Jul 2023 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
led, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 04
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (6) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
11-race maiden but he has run encouraging races over C&D on his last two starts, latterly second of 12 in this grade 19 days ago (form boosted by the winner); could still have more to offer. |
7/2 |
|
5 (4) |
27th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Essentially disappointing in four runs for the Quinns (tried blinkers last time) and he's now back with his first trainer for whom he also went 0-4; reduced mark looks warranted. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Some ability last term in minor roles but, after 316 days off, he has not beaten many in his three handicaps for new stable; blinkers are enlisted. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (8) |
16th Jun 2025 Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Beverley (8.5f, good) and Chester (1m, good to firm) in the spring, but hasn't run as well since, including at Chester on Friday (favourite but slowly away); has won on soft ground; not out of it. |
5/1 |
|
6 (1) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Made all (around 1m) at Beverley and Ayr in the spring but he went too freely when sixth of 13 in 1m Ripon handicap nine days ago; well drawn here so not discounted now reverted in trip. |
9/1 |
|
6th 7 (5) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Made all to win at Beverley (8.5f, good) in April and Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May but he raced too enthusiastically when back at Beverley 22 days ago and faded; holds claims if bouncing back; stablemate of Poet's Dawn. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 5 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 (4) |
13th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 46y |
9st 7lb |
Winning hurdler who is 1-16 on the Flat and went close over C&D in May when 5lb higher; hard to dismiss despite some leffer efforts since then; goes on all ground. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (2) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Two poor efforts this summer, back from a year off, and goes in first-time headgear today; run poorly all starts aside from his heavy-ground novice win last spring and is hard to enthuse about. |
25/1 |
|
9 (3) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Back from a layoff when winning 6f novice at Pontefract (heavy) in 2024 but he hasn't looked well treated in handicaps at up to 1m since, most recently in June after a year off; probably other days. |
25/1 |
|
6 (3) |
27th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won Pontefract novice last April on 3yo return so first time up may be the time to catch him; however, he was down the field last May and June in his two handicaps and has something to prove on this first run since. |
16/1 |
11/4
Form: 12 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (9) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Turf winner for a previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has posted two duck eggs since returned to AW; not the percentage call. |
25/1 |
|
11th 7 (11) |
7th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Placed at Musselburgh and Thirsk in July but has finished last on his two most recent starts; hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
|
12th 8 (11) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Just one win to his name from 21 starts; chance on this summer's best efforts but his last two runs have been over 1m1f and 1m2f and he now drops to sprinting; others are safer. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (3) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Best RPRs over shorter (6f) but did make all in a slowly run C&D Class 4 in January (4-1); failed to get majorly competitive - often slowly away - in his last three starts; return to AW might assist, along with Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim. |
13/2 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ended a long losing sequence at Newcastle (1m) in January and largely in good form since, set a lot to do when fifth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m) 19 days ago; considered. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
In good form on the Newcastle AW this year but not at the same level back on turf here (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago and now 0-11 on grass. |
16/1 |
Form: 67
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 16 (2) |
10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Has failed to go on since sent into handicaps; tried in blinkers when only fifth of seven at Thirsk (6f) 22 days ago; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 (3) |
18th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Five-race maiden who has failed to improve in two nursery attempts, both at about 7f in cheekpieces; chance depends on how well he responds to change of headgear and drop back in trip. |
20/1 |
|
6th 11 (11) |
31st Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Beaten about 9l when upped in trip and seventh of 12 on recent nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm); however, that doesn't tell the full story as he got behind after switching to the inside from the widest draw, and the prominent-racers dominated; could be more competitive here. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Peaceful Protest
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £58.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £57.00 |
| Trifecta | £337.40 |
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