13.40
Good To FirmIre Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 33
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
No longer the force of old but was close third off today's career-low mark here (6f, good) eight days ago; eased in grade today and can handle the drop back to 5f; must be considered. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins came at York when trained by Richard Hannon; denied a clear run when finishing fifth of ten at Sandown (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark but may be getting his act together. |
6/1 |
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5th 3 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Spoiled chance by refusing to settle on seasonal/stable but this month's midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good to firm) was more encouraging; has slipped to a dangerous mark and should now be approaching concert pitch. |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 334
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (10) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes at the Royal meeting in 2024; gained his first win since when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; two solid efforts have followed and he would appear likely to make another bold bid. |
6/1 |
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6th 1 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
In-form 5yo; overcame trouble to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and was a creditable fourth in a big field here (6f, good) ten days ago; should be thereabouts again off an unchanged mark. |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 (3) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Mixed fortunes since winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024 (good to firm); got back on track to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month despite being denied a clear run; his peak performances have come at 5f but he was a C&D winner in his 2yo season; respected up just 3lb for last time. |
14/1 |
15/8
Form: 12 D BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
His sole turf win was in 2023 but he was good third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) last time; headgear is now removed but he should go well again off unchanged mark. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 1 (1) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Handy sort; one of his three wins came over C&D early last year and he has become well handicapped, while he ran his best race since joining Adam Kirby when third of eight at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on Saturday; should be bang there with a repeat; visor returns. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
No turf win since July 2023; ran respectably (fifth) on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in May and has had excuses since, including when stumbling and unseating his rider at the start at Goodwood on Wednesday; 3lb below last winning mark (AW), and with a 5lb claimer booked. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (6) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Built upon the promise of his debut fourth over C&D (good) when winning readily at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) last month; today's opponents are considerably tougher but this 450,000gns yearling buy could have plenty more left in the tank and he's not discounted. |
12/1 |
|
1st 3 (7) |
21st Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
20-1, recovered from slow start when promising fourth of seven on debut in York novice (6f, good) 11 days ago; this 450,000gns yearling has an attractive pedigree and is open to improvement; he's one to consider. |
11/4 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
10th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
450,000gns yearling; Kingman half-brother to five winners, notably Star Terms (7f-1m4f including 2yo/Listed); dam 5f/6f 2yo winner (including the Lowther here); one of two interesting newcomers in the field. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 33 BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (8) |
15th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won twice this year, over 7.5f at Beverley (soft) and 1m at Carlisle (good); heavy defeats the last twice but he has his sights lowered here with cheekpieces added. |
5/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
13th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
raced wide, prominent, cajoled along 4f out, lost ground quickly 2f out, soon weakened and lost touch |
10/1 |
|
9th 11 (10) |
13th Aug 2024 Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Two front-running wins this year (7.4f/1m, soft/good) and close third here (8.3f, good to soft) two starts ago; not quite at his best at Redcar most recently but he lost a shoe and remains of interest. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 5
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
13th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Useful pedigree and although he's been unplaced in his three runs in 6f turf races, he has shown clear signs of ability, notably when travelling strongly at Newbury (heavy) three weeks ago; faces a more realistic assignment on this nursery debut and there could be plenty of improvement in him. |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has probably performed to a similar level in both runs (6f), beaten in the region of 5l at Salisbury (good to soft) and York (good); not everything went his way last time, and might not have to find all that much to be involved. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
10th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Showed promise in similar event at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) nine days ago, keeping on for fifth of 11; open to improvement with that debut experience under his belt; could go well. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (12) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
100,000gns yearling; showed some early dash before weakening to finish last of the seven over this far at York (good) 18 days ago; entitled to last longer this time. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (4) |
10th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
100,000gns yearling; Showcasing half-brother to five winners, notably Sand Zabeel (1m-1m3f including 2yo/Italian Oaks); dam 1m-1m2f winner (including Listed); notable connections; market support should be heeded. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.47 |
| Trifecta | £24.50 |
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