18.18
Good To FirmDiff-Ability ‘Ability Over Disability’ EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £5400
- 0m 5f 182y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
4/5 (Won)
- Win: £1.37
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (4) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time. |
14/1 |
|
6 (2) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now. |
12/1 |
|
8 (10) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (11) |
27th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
3yo whose profile is very up and down and he was well beaten at York four weeks ago; however, nine days earlier he was a close fourth at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on reappearance and he won a 7f maiden here last July; could be in the shake-up if leaving last time behind. |
12/1 |
|
21th 11 (19) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Lost his form as a 2yo after a 7f AW win in the summer, but there was more encouragement to be gleaned from a close fourth of 11 at Haydock (7f, good to firm; 50-1) on his reappearance last week; if he builds on that he'll have possibilities from an unchanged mark. |
12/1 |
|
21th 11 (19) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Lost his form as a 2yo after a 7f AW win in the summer, but there was more encouragement to be gleaned from a close fourth of 11 at Haydock (7f, good to firm; 50-1) on his reappearance last week; if he builds on that he'll have possibilities from an unchanged mark. |
12/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who posted a personal best when winning over C&D at the Ebor meeting (good to firm); far from disgraced when sixth of 25 in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last month, finishing second in the near-side group; 2lb lower today and still has untapped potential; very interesting back at York and looks the one to beat. |
6/1 |
|
4 (19) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive 2yo, including on soft; improved run by run this year, getting off the mark for the season with a doughty effort at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); that run promised more and although he's not well in under his 5lb penalty, he looks the type to make up into a Pattern-race performer; easy to see him in the thick of it. |
6/1 |
|
7 (10) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Lightly raced 3yo; ended 2yo campaign with a fine third in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, soft); seemed rusty here first time out this term but ran promisingly when fourth of 14 at Hamilton (6f, good) next time; anything but exposed and represents a yard in top form; high on the list. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 50
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (4) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Campaigned over 7f of late, generally leaving the impression he needs a return to 6f; has gained both wins at this distance and he's very attractively treated off current mark; respected. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (7) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Inconsistent and soundly beaten back on turf at Doncaster this month; however, this two-time turf winner was runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and is not discounted off a dangerous mark. |
11/1 |
|
5th 2 (8) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
A dual 6f scorer in first half of 2025 who was back on track when runner-up in 7f Kempton handicap in March; needs to back it up now returned to turf. |
5/1 |
11/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (13) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Inconsistent since winning off current mark over C&D in May; however, holds a fighting chance provided he takes well to new headgear and turns up in top form. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won a 7f handicap at Brighton in May off 1lb lower; back to form when second at Chelmsford 16 days ago (7f); runs off the same mark and shouldn't be far away. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Has shown ability but he needs to produce more than he's managed in his first two nurseries if he's to come out on top today; visor goes on. |
9/1 |
|
9th 5 (9) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
slowly into stride, midfield on outer |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 (8) |
19th Jul 2024 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Fourth behind Educating Rita at Catterick on his second start and he's 11lb better off for just over 3l; still looked a work in progress when sixth at Carlisle two weeks ago (6f, good to firm); looks a likely improver now his attentions are switched to nurseries. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 4 BF
Last run: 17 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 5 (1) |
25th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
led but pestered |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 (9) |
15th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Sent off 2-1 favourite for his Hamilton debut (6f, good) in June and showed ability in finishing fourth of eight, but hasn't fared any better in four starts since (gelded before latest outing); more needed. |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 (3) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Modest form, although beaten less than 3l when seventh on handicap debut at Southwell last time (6f; cheekpieces tried); gelded since; first run at 7f (dam placed over 1m2f); headgear retained. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Nothing exciting in three runs for Craig Lidster last summer, her third coming in a four-runner 6f novice here; this trip is no certainty to suit on pedigree; eight months off and considered only if she's been backed. |
33/1 |
|
12th 5 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Nothing exciting in three runs for Craig Lidster last summer, her third coming in a four-runner 6f novice here; this trip is no certainty to suit on pedigree; eight months off and considered only if she's been backed. |
33/1 |
|
8th 2 (8) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Improved on debut run when 2.75l third of four in a Doncaster novice in July (6f, good); may do better up in trip on AW debut. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 6
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again. |
3/1 |
|
4th 6 (4) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
C&D winner in November and added to tally when making all over 6f at this course in January; failed to recover from a tardy start at Southwell next time and wasted no time showing he's still in form when third back here (6f again) 23 days ago; respected. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Off for 11 months since a good second in 1m2f handicap here on his final run for Alan Brown; has fitness to prove for his new handler. |
11/1 |
|
6 (8) |
24th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Now 0-11 but has run okay now and again, notably when placed at Musselburgh last August (1m, good); latest run needs forgiving but this is such a bad race that he can't be ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
9 (1) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Ten-race maiden; ran okay over 7f at Redcar last month and should be sharper with that behind him; others look stronger all the same. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.06 |
| Trifecta | £84.50 |
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