15.10
GoodKeith Walker Never Change Your Mind Memorial EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4050
- 0m 7f 96y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.90
- Place: £1.10
Form: 22 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (6) |
2nd Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Two respectable efforts in handicaps last month, not beaten far at Chester 17 days ago (7.f, soft) despite hanging badly left in the straight; still low mileage and the handicapper is easing his burden. |
9/1 |
|
5th 11 (13) |
15th Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
midfield on outer, bumped after 1f |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 (7) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold |
9/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 3
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (4) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
In decent form when last seen on the Flat for Michael Bell but has been hurdling since December 2024 for this yard; did well as a juvenile in that sphere but last season didn't go well; mark fine if this return to the Flat perks him up. |
20/1 |
|
6th 1 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on some of last season's form but looked unenthusiastic when never-dangerous fourth at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has become disappointing; needs change of headgear to perk him up. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Lurks on a dangerous mark and his defeat on heavy ground a fortnight ago is not viewed harshly but he's largely been disappointing this season and has stamina to prove over this new trip. |
4/1 |
6/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 4
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (9) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Seems to run best when fresh and hasn't built on his second at Bath in April (1m, good); reservations in the new headgear. |
25/1 |
|
8th 5 (4) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Seems best when fresh and duly ran well (close second) at Bath on seasonal debut; appeared to be a disappointing favourite at Epsom later in April but that effort is excusable with the race likely coming sooner than ideal; only attempt under Tom Marquand resulted in sole win (off current mark to boot); respected on return from 11-week break. |
13/2 |
|
7th 8 (6) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Returned from seven months off to win this race from off the pace last year; couldn't build on that in four subsequent starts last season but was back down to that winning mark when slightly unlucky second at Bath (1m, also good) on his resumption three weeks ago; of firm interest. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 11 (14) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Bounced back to form with a close third under a positive ride over 1m7f at Leopardstown in July; closely matched with Friary Road on that running; another good effort to secure second place when out of the handicap at Tramore last time; could go well. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Bounced back to form with a close third under a positive ride over 1m7f at Leopardstown last month; form of that race is questionable and she's 4lb out of the weights, but C&D winner last summer and her rider's claim helps; trainer returned to the winners' enclosure at Galway earlier this month. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 9
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (7) |
28th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Holds weak claims on his 2yo form for Adrian Nicholls; best watched on stable/seasonal debut unless the betting suggests otherwise. |
25/1 |
|
13th 12 (5) |
10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Has yet to make the frame in four starts and he beat only one on his nursery debut at Newcastle (6f) 29 days ago; others appeal more. |
25/1 |
|
11th 5 (10) |
11th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Failed to get home over 7.5f at Beverley the last twice, tough-looking tasks contributing to those defeats; open to improvement now handicapping and back down in trip; one to consider. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (7) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Course winner who returned from ten months off with a creditable fourth of ten in 1m classified event at Ayr 23 days ago; not dismissed. |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Soundly beaten on all three Flat starts last year (albeit on ground slower than good) and pulled up twice over hurdles afterwards; returns from 314-day absence with a lot to prove. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
25th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Proven on soft ground and he wasn't beaten far on his return to action at Newcastle five weeks ago (1m; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals); new, longer trip worth exploring; each-way claims. |
7/1 |
|
7th 6 (1) |
25th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Proven on soft ground and he wasn't beaten far on his return to action at Newcastle five weeks ago (1m; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals); new, longer trip worth exploring; each-way claims. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 6
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 (12) |
16th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Well-beaten in two C&D novices; poorly drawn and would be a surprise winner. |
66/1 |
|
8th 4 (4) |
1st Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
22-1 when a well-held sixth of eight on his debut over C&D (soft) in June; probably needed the experience, but he will need to have improved plenty to figure here. |
50/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
20th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
slowly into stride, always behind |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.93 |
| Trifecta | £12.80 |
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