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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 1 (1) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Ran on strongly to lead close home in a 5f handicap at Ascot in July; dangerous if returning to that level but his three runs since, while respectable, haven't been quite so good; unraced on slower than good. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 2 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Led close home to win valuable 5f Ascot handicap in July and wasn't beaten far when back over 6f for Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood (also good to firm) at start of this month; didn't fire at York (5.3f, good) on Wednesday, though, and needs a personal best here. |
8/1 |
|
12th 1 (17) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Wins in Bahrain (6f, good to firm) and at Ascot (5f, good to firm) this summer; stiff task under a penalty in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago and ran respectably in midfield; the Ascot form makes him of interest and he could prove suited by this intermediate trip; whether his high draw proves beneficial remains to be seen though. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and at Sandown (5f, good) in July; however, soundly beaten on his last two outings (5f, good to firm/good) and has to raise his game. |
16/1 |
|
12th 2 (5) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Both 2026 wins were 5f (soft/good) and decisively on top from Hypnotised at Sandown in July for latest; below form behind that rival at Newbury (good to firm) latest start but has bounced back before; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (12) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Both 2026 wins were 5f and he was decisively on top at Sandown (good ground) 17 days ago; that was a personal best and he's in the mix, although significantly worse off at the weights with Sandown runner-up Hypnotised. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (4) |
13th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner; only 2lb higher than for his win at Bath (1m, firm) in July; below par on his last two starts but a revival could be forthcoming back into 0-55 company. |
5/1 |
|
8th 12 (8) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Narrow winner from Blue Hero over C&D in July (firm) and then third from off the pace at Windsor; didn't run well back here last time on ground officially described as good; trainer said he needs it quicker, so watch the weather. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Edged out stablemate Blue Hero over C&D in July and ran well from off the pace at Windsor since; not handicapped out of it. |
11/2 |
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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