14.42
Good To FirmHoudini’s Final Escape Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.20
- Place: £1.40
Form: 4
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (7) |
20th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
raced in third, went second over 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds |
5/2 |
2/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
6f win in Bahrain in April; shaped well at Chester (5f, good) on his return to Britain and again when tenth in the Wokingham, a race where he would have finished closer with a clear run; looks the type to win a nice prize this year but his low draw may be a disadvantage. |
7/1 |
|
10th 9 (23) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Improved as 4yo, narrowly winning the most recent of five starts in Bahrain (6f) and returning to Britain with a somewhat luckless close second at Chester (5f, good) in May to a stablemate; up a total of 10lb for those runs, though, and has much more to prove in this contest. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f, most recently winning big-field handicap (good to firm) for a bright end to his spell in Bahrain; this local runner is well drawn returned to British soil and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 5f. |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 35
Last run: 16 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 8 (3) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Started his handicap career with a close call at Ascot (6f, good) last July but he's been well held in three runs since, including on Polytrack and Tapeta last month; record now stands at 0-7 and others are preferred. |
25/1 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Started his handicap career with a close call at Ascot (6f, good) last July but he's been well held in three runs since, including on Polytrack and Tapeta last month; record now stands at 0-7 and others are preferred. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
29th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong |
7/1 |
12/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though. |
3/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix. |
15/8 |
|
6th 4 (9) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface. |
7/1 |
20/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (7) |
14th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Showed promise among his first three starts and retains potential; however, this headstrong sort could do with settling better than when fifth of seven on recent nursery debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW), where he also hung right. |
11/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
31st Aug 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Pulled hard over 6f and it was a similar story dropped to 5f at Windsor in July when he again didn't have much left once headed; handy draw for those tactics now handicapping but he needs to conserve energy better. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 8 (4) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
£70,000 breeze-ups purchase; not beaten far in a bunched finish here on debut and then raced freely and found some trouble at Salisbury; dropping back to 5f might be the right move at this stage of his career. |
5/2 |
5/1
Form: 95
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (8) |
27th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Contrasting performances on the other track here (7f) since being gelded, winning at the Craven meeting in April then well below par in May; not sure what to expect from him on July course debut. |
10/1 |
|
4 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
|
4 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (5) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
0-11, his best effort when second of eight at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last July; not disgraced here (9.5f) in March, but has plenty to prove over this far. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
18th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ten-race maiden with the odd piece of modest form (good to firm and AW) but below that level on last two runs back on turf. |
14/1 |
|
9th 11 (5) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine-race maiden with the odd piece of modest form (good to firm and AW, including 9.4f) which gives him a chance. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (7) |
15th Jul 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Went down by only a head over C&D (firm) in April; things didn't go his way (slightly hampered) when fourth of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago; likely to go well. |
3/1 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Got behind after a slow start at Bath (1m, firm) on penultimate start but still got to within a head of the winner; hampered there when the hood was absent next time; 2-26 overall but one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Got behind after a slow start here last time but still got to within a head of the winner; the hood is removed but one to consider. |
4/1 |
66/1
Form: 98
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (2) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
AW winner for previous stable; far from solid on his form for current yard; drops back to 1m after attempting 1m5f at Ayr last time. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Inconsistent 4yo who has been out of sorts in his three runs (1m/1m2f) this year; overall record is now 1-25 and he has plenty to prove at this new trip. |
33/1 |
|
11th 10 (3) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Inconsistent 4yo who is 1-24 and showed no benefit for wind surgery when last seen in February. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.75 |
| Trifecta | £34.10 |
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