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Good To FirmKeith Walker Never Change Your Mind Memorial EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £4050
- 0m 7f 96y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.60
Form: 20
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (1) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up in the Derby at Epsom last June and kept on well for third in the Irish Derby at the Curragh (also 1m4f on good) next time; showed he retains plenty of ability when a 2l third in C&D Group 3 in May (ahead of three of today's rivals), leaving the impression a stronger gallop would have suited; should come on for that first start in 11 months and looks the one to beat. |
4/7 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good) last June and kept on well for third in the Irish Derby at the Curragh (1m4f, good) later that month; absent since but this lightly raced 4yo could be suited by the step up in trip and he's a major player if ready to rumble after his absence. |
7/2 |
|
3 (4) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Made all in a Group 3 at Chantilly (1m1f, good) on final 2yo start; has matured into a high-class performer, outrunning his odds on two occasions, 25-1 when making Lambourn work for victory in the Chester Vase and 50-1 when chasing home the same opponent in the Derby; stays well and would benefit from further easing in the ground. |
10/1 |
15/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 31
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Unexposed at 6f; this mark is in range judged on his two placed efforts this winter; failed to fire on Good Friday but he received a kick before the start which won't have helped; no surprise to see him bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
9th 12 (4) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Impressed at Southwell last October when dropped back to 6f; two solid efforts in defeat this year and this stiff test at the trip should be beneficial; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Two fine runs since dropped back to 6f, winning easily at Southwell in October and running well from a wide stall back there on New Year's Day; not fully exposed and he is high on the list. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: 3
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Four-time turf winner who scored off 1lb higher over C&D last autumn; took a while to get going this season but he's been placed at with cheekpieces added in his last two runs (1m, good to firm); usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 (1) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Had a fine year in 2025 and he spent the spring in the handicapper's claws; offered more encouragement when tried in cheekpieces at Newbury (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; should have a big run in him. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
A 2025 campaign that featured five wins was always going to be a hard act to follow and he has found it tough going so far this year; has slipped back to a winning mark though and cheekpieces are now given a go. |
12/1 |
7/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (6) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-Kevin Ryan; won a 1m AW handicap in March 2025; stays 1m2f but below-par when tried over further; bit to prove. |
40/1 |
|
12th 11 (3) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Didn't progress as may have been expected following a 1m win at Southwell last March; dropped away to finish eighth of the nine runners on last month's stable debut at Newcastle (1m); enough to prove for now. |
33/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last March and runner-up at Ayr in September on final run for Kevin Ryan; sold for 10,000GBP in October; lacks a recent outing but is not ruled out on his stable debut. |
12/1 |
14/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (5) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
No instant improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 12 over C&D last month; dropped 3lb and now goes in blinkers; still early days. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 (5) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
No instant improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 12 over C&D last month; dropped 3lb and now goes in blinkers; still early days. |
14/1 |
|
11th 3 (3) |
1st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Found 7f beyond him on debut, likewise this trip on heavy ground last time; from a decent sprinting family and ought to fare better now handicapping at a lowly level. |
10/1 |
4/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Has three wins on turf but has gone off the boil on his last two starts; swaps a visor for first-time cheekpieces on AW debut; not out of this but new headgear needs to have an impact. |
6/1 |
|
6th 1 (5) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice over this sort of trip in September but was not quite in same form in two four-runner races last month and needs to up his game. |
10/1 |
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4th 3 (4) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won twice over about 1m6f last September; low-key seasonal return last month but he fared better, albeit beaten at a short price, at Nottingham 18 days ago; shouldn't be too far away. |
2/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.72 |
| Trifecta | £13.40 |