September 10 / 13.40 York

13.40

Good To Firm

Ire Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Ire Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

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:

Form & Verdict
Close third in both outings, beaten two short heads in the Hornblower at Ripon (6f, good to soft; clear of remainder) latest; leading player on the figures and helps to give Middleham Park Racing a strong hand.
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8th

7

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

The Coffee Pod

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Picked up for 4,000gns from the Hannon yard last autumn after breaking a blood-vessel for the second time in four runs; not much luck and maybe fresh is the time to catch him, going in a first-time hood, but the stiff 6f is a concern (most starts at 5f).

16/1

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:58 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Travelled well but found little for pressure here 11 days ago (5f, good); that was after three months off and he lurks on a dangerous mark; fine on soft.

12/1

1

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

10st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Quirky customer who signalled a return to form when keeping-on third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) when last seen in May; on a dangerous mark.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 334

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Consistent thus far, having recorded form figures of 334, most recently just under a length behind Ziggy's Condor in C&D sales contest (outran his 40-1 odds); now gets 5lb pull with that rival and warrants respect.
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6th

1

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Pilgrim

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

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

14:55 York

Pilgrim

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

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

1st

6

(14)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Pilgrim

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024; seen only twice last season and down the field on both his AW outings this term, but he met trouble last time and is probably in much better form than his finishing position suggests; undoubtedly well handicapped again and this C&D winner is interesting with a good-value claimer booked.

6/1

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced colt who won well at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) then ran creditably when joint-favourite for C&D sales race at the Ebor festival (good to firm; second of 22); strong contender.
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5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

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14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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2

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:15 York

Bondy

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Bryan Smart

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

14:35 Pontefract

Bondy

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Bryan Smart

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

13:40 York

Bondy

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Bryan Smart

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

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Form & Verdict
Similar efforts in 6f maidens on good ground, both times finishing third while shaping as if in need of further; in excellent hands but may be more interesting in 7f+ nurseries after this.
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6th

1

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

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

17:40 Chester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

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

19:00 Hamilton

Classy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

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

Form: 5

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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4th

1

(7)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Assembly Call

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom Dascombe

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

13:50 Newbury

Assembly Call

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Dascombe

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

13:40 York

Assembly Call

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Tom Dascombe

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:

Form & Verdict
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.
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10th

8

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

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9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

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

13:40 York

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9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

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

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Coffee Pod

The Sun:

Ziggy's Condor

D Express:

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RP RATINGS:

The Coffee Pod

TOPSPEED:

The Coffee Pod

POSTDATA:

The Coffee Pod

The Times:

The Coffee Pod

Telegraph:

The Coffee Pod

Daily Mail:

The Coffee Pod

Daily Mirror:

The Coffee Pod

The Star:

The Coffee Pod

Daily Record:

Ziggy's Condor