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Good To SoftHappy 40th Birthday Gary Sivills EBF Novice Stakes (Horses With No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 5f 217y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £16.40
- Place: £3.90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 14 (14) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
He has been threatening in recent starts but he moves back up in class today and has the widest stall to overcome. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 (9) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
6f places off this mark on his last three outings, but 2-25 overall (below form on sole start here) and there's been no win since 2024. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Without a win since 2024 but posted his best effort of the season when third of 13 in 6f handicap at Hamilton six days ago; must enter calculations off the same mark. |
7/2 |
7/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (10) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Returned to form with a bang when a well-backed winner in first-time blinkers (retained since) in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last month; unplaced at Ripon (6f, good) eight days later but back on song when second at Ayr (6f, heavy) last week; well worth another crack at 5f; high on the list. |
5/1 |
|
8th 7 (9) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Winner of the last two runnings of this; back to form with a bang in first-time blinkers (retained) when landing the Bronze Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago; back up 5lb but he holds major claims off the same mark as when scoring here 12 months ago. |
7/2 |
|
13th 16 (19) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Scored at Ripon (6f) in September but yet to hit top form in four runs this season, beating only one back there (6f) 13 days ago; mark is plummeting but he still needs to take a step forward. |
25/1 |
40/1
- Place: £8.00
Form: 59
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (2) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Holds modest claims on his 7f efforts and consequently needs improvement for this drop in distance. |
40/1 |
|
9th 8 (3) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
|
5th 8 (10) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
50,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Shobrom (Qatar 5f/6f; RPR 100) and Rhythm (5f/6f including 2yo/AW; 82); dam placed 7f 2yo (48), sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Prolific; already gelded; the market can guide. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 6
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 9 (4) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted. |
10/1 |
|
13th 22 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 4
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (1) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Successful twoce over 1m2f at York last summer, including the Ebor meeting; bettered even those efforts when second in Summer Cup at Thirsk (1m, good) in August but two lesser runs have followed, including at Ayr last Thursday. |
20/1 |
|
9th 1 (9) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Inconsistent for current stable, notwithstanding two wins; well held last time when bidding for a second success in 1m2f handicap at the York Ebor festival; close second on penultimate start but isn't certain to reproduce that form; won on this card in 2024 but finished only eighth in this contest last year. |
16/1 |
|
16th 5 (17) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark. |
33/1 |
13/2
Form: —
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (8) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
From major yard but may be one for the longer term, having shown no immediate promise at York (6f, soft; never figured) last week. |
13/2 |
|
11th 2 (15) |
13th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
78,000gns foal; by Kodiac and the first foal of a maiden daughter of half-sister to 7f-1m Group 1 winner Sky Lantern; one of two newcomers for the yard; market instructive. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 35 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (1) |
9th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
No progress in sprint races on very slow turf but gives the impression this sharper test will suit on AW/handicap debut now back at 5f; open to improvement in the new scenario and has possibilities. |
8/1 |
|
7th 14 (9) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Both starts over 5f; unplaced favourite at Beverley (soft) latest but ties in with The Bobster on that effort; however, doesn't shape as if she's crying out for 6f yet. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 45 BF
Last run: 69 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 3 (4) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
2-4 since returned to turf in April, the latter win gained at Catterick (7f, good for firm) three weeks ago; effectively 6lb higher here if Conor Whiteley's reduced claim is considered but ought to go well again. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Winner over 7f at Musselburgh in April (good) and sound run back up to 1m there last time (good); below par tried in cheekpieces in between; can be involved. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 1 (10) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Backed when winning over 7f here in April (good) and first-time cheekpieces perhaps backfired at Doncaster; those aids are now left off but has stamina to prove over this far. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 88
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
7th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Record is just 1-11 but he ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (AW) most recently; interesting in the retained headgear. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 567
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (12) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Thrice-raced filly whose form suggests she'll find easier opportunities when switched to handicaps; opposed. |
33/1 |
|
7th 1 (8) |
9th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Easy to back and comfortably held in two runs over 7f; needs to brush things up at the stalls down to 6f and may be one for handicaps after this. |
25/1 |
|
6th 1 (5) |
26th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
22-1 and just minor promise in a 7f fillies' novice at Ayr seven weeks ago (good to soft); bred to do better but such progress is a necessity. |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (7) |
25th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark on AW debut when landing a C&D handicap in September; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) next time and he had an excuse in tough conditions at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in final run in the autumn; that was a major blip but he's had a break since and could bounce back with a big run on his return. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 1 (7) |
25th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark on AW debut when landing a C&D handicap in September; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) next time and he had an excuse in tough conditions at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in final run in the autumn; that was a major blip but he's had a break since and could bounce back with a big run on his return. |
7/4 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark on his first go on the AW in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle last month; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) latest and he probably acts on soft; seriously considered in this weak race. |
3/1 |
Non-runners
Front Gunner, Askim, Lady Phoebe
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £45.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.26 |
| Trifecta | £935.40 |
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