16.45
Good To FirmBritish Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings)
- Prize money: £20616
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 8 (6) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Useful efforts when second in Group 2 Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) and fourth in Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) in the summer; gelded since a poor run in Listed race at Ripon in a first-time visor (discarded) at the end of August; bang there if back to his best but there have to be doubts after Ripon and James Doyle prefers Diego Ventura. |
14/1 |
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7th 4 (4) |
26th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Made a winning start in 5f York novice then advanced his form when runner-up in the Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly and fourth in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (cheekpieces on) on his last two outings; visor goes on now and he holds good form claims. |
2/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 1 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (7) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Smart 2yo; struggled in good handicaps last year but he has slipped down the weights and begins this campaign in a lower grade; one to keep a close eye on this year but drying ground isn't in his favour (best on soft/heavy). |
6/1 |
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10 (2) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Not matched 2yo form this year but he's been tackling deep races and appears to retain ability; his four best efforts have come on deep ground and if he is to revive, it is likely to be under these conditions; stable would ideally be in better form but he's an interesting outsider. |
20/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 3 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Ended 2025 better than ever and he made an encouraging return to action when second at Goodwood (5f, good) at the start of this month; has run well over C&D in the past; solid credentials. |
15/2 |
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2nd 9 (5) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Ended 2025 better than ever (cheekpieces on and tongue tied) with Haydock victory and fourth at Ascot (both 5f); yard is going well so he's very much one to consider on his return. |
10/1 |
|
5 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Good start for Stuart Williams when second in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow in August (6f, good); below par on next three starts (awkward leaving the stalls) but he was more smartly away at Haydock last week (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) and found plenty for pressure to win a Class 2 handicap in good style; had the benefit of prime track position there and he's now 6lb higher but rain won't faze him and may yet rate higher. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (7) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
2-11, with the latest of those wins coming over C&D in August off a 2lb lower mark than today; below his best over 7f next time but bounced back with a solid effort at Southwell (6f, AW); contender but his hold-up style means things need to drop right. |
11/1 |
|
3 (9) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Hard to predict and a 6f win at Chelmsford in August was followed by a poor run over 7f here 11 days later; needs to bounce back but perhaps the return to this distance will help. |
9/1 |
|
1 (5) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Had been struggling over 7f but he came from behind to win over 6f at Chelmsford (narrowly off 3lb lower) and could build on that; this trip is the query. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 5
Last run: 18 days
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) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Back on the up for Adam Kirby this spring, winning at Southwell (6f, AW) and Lingfield (5f, AW) as well as three second-place finishes; 0-16 on turf but effective on fast ground and this intermediate trip could be ideal. |
7/4 |
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2nd 1 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Bolted up on his stable debut at Southwell in March (6f); dropped to 5f for his last two starts, picked off late at Catterick (good ground) before a ready win on the AW track here nine days ago; another 7lb higher mark to contend with but unlikely he has reached his ceiling just yet. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won easily in today's headgear combination on last month's seasonal/stable debut at Southwell (6f, AW) and ran big race in defeat when dropped back to 5f at Catterick (good; wore cheekpieces) last week; quickly back in action before latest 2lb rise takes effect and may still have more to offer for new trainer. |
5/4 |
7/2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 4 (1) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW. |
16/1 |
|
11th 2 (1) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him. |
5/1 |
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3rd 6 (1) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Prominent racer; thumped ten rivals in a C&D handicap last July and ran well off his revised mark (1lb lower today) back here in September; found the Group 1 Abbaye too hot to handle when last seen in October; won after a break last spring but he was well ahead of his mark then and that probably isn't the case now. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Decent 2yo who proved hard to place last year and has again lacked consistency this spring; the blinkers come off as he makes his AW debut off a career-low mark and it's hard to know what to expect in truth. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (4) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; just missed out over C&D last month (blinkers first time) when finding only Betweenthesticks too strong; ran okay at Beverley next time and he was drawn wide when disappointing back there ten days ago; stable also run Changeofmind. |
10/1 |
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8th 1 (10) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Close second at Pontefract and respectable fourth over C&D since wearing blinkers; losing run is mounting up but he again has frame possibilities in the retained headgear. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 2
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (10) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Turf wins as a 2yo came on soft/heavy ground and the midweek rain will have helped, although he'd have preferred more; highly consistent but a 2lb rise for his recent AW win puts him on a career-high mark into a more competitive handicap, down from 6f. |
7/1 |
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1st 5 (6) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins have been on turf but he's unexposed on AW and has finished close up over C&D and at Newcastle (5f) in his two runs this year; on same mark as last time and he should make another bold bid back up in trip. |
5/2 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 21 (22) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Made all at Ripon (6f, good) on last year's reappearance and ran well in defeat on next four starts (including over C&D) prior to two lesser runs to finish his campaign; returned to form with very close third of 16 in same Ripon race last month and this front-runner is an each-way contender. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 2 (14) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Prominent racer; C&D winner on his seasonal return on this card 12 months ago; often ran well in good handicaps afterwards and although he ended 2025 with a couple of lesser efforts, he is likely to be seen to much better effect this time; should make a bold bid up the stands' rail. |
8/1 |
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9th 2 (6) |
10th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Reliable and useful sprinter; won a Class 4 at Ripon (6f, good) on his reappearance and he's run well in defeat in some of the best 3yo handicaps since, latterly doing best of the far-side group when second at Newmarket's July meeting; a 2lb rise for that seems fair and he holds strong claims. |
15/8 |
10/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (1) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Finished ahead of only one rival in his three qualifying runs (5f/6f); with leading yard and now goes handicapping off a lowly mark but he's not bred to be a sprinter and could be one for a bit further down the line. |
6/1 |
|
10th 4 (10) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Well beaten in two novice events this summer, showing some pace but dropping right away at Lingfield last month (6f, good); significant improvement required. |
33/1 |
|
9th 2 (10) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost position after 2f |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 5
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 13 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
His second run for his new stable (5f, good to firm; visored first time) was a significant step up from his reappearance effort; returning to 6f will suit and he is one to consider. |
9/1 |
|
4th 8 (8) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Patchy form across final few runs for Brian Ellison last season and well beaten on recent stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk (6f, good); however, he's 5lb lower than when winning at Doncaster (5f, good to form) last June and is not a forlorn hope back at 5f in a first-time visor. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.63 |
| Trifecta | £196.60 |
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