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Good To FirmFollow Fitzdares On Instagram & Twitter EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C-D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: 6213 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 (4) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 1 |
8st 8lb |
Record of 2-6, with his wins in a Chepstow maiden (6f, good to soft) and Windsor novice (6f, good to firm); ran another good race when runner-up in Yarmouth nursery last time but he needs more progress to make a serious impact in this company; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, no extra towards finish |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 (8) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Chased home a smart prospect at Nottingham in June before making all for an emphatic win at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) last month; disappointing under a penalty at Newcastle (Tapeta) last time but his best efforts have been on turf so far and he's a key player on his penultimate form; dangerous back in this sphere. |
5/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.00
Form: 44
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (2) |
25th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Has won a couple of Class 4s this year but looks vulnerable in a race of this nature, especially after a tepid last run. |
16/1 |
|
7th 10 (8) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Hindered by a shortage of room at Brighton last time; has won at Goodwood and Newmarket this summer but faces a stiffer task off current mark upped in class. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Showed career-best form when leading close home at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month and has now won under Oliver Carmichael on two of his last three outings; ought to cope with the undulations here and can make his presence felt again. |
7/2 |
5/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 13
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (5) |
3rd Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Still to add to his debut win but he has finished second in handicaps the last twice, over C&D and then at Lingfield (6f, AW); shouldn't be far away off the same mark as last time. |
5/1 |
|
3 (7) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Best effort for a while when chasing home Ballsgrove Boy at Kempton four weeks ago; slightly better off at the weights but looks more exposed than his old adversary. |
8/1 |
|
3 (7) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Best effort for a while when chasing home Ballsgrove Boy at Kempton four weeks ago; slightly better off at the weights but looks more exposed than his old adversary. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Clear promise in three 6f runs in novice/maiden company, the most recent two coming on testing ground; could have a bigger effort in him now handicapping at a realistic level; sire has better strike-rate on AW than turf; one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (11) |
9th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't quite seen out his two races (6f) but showed ability both times, one place behind Charmoula at Newbury (soft) latest; bred to do better still, being the first foal of a Listed winner for his yard. |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
20th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
raced centre, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 03
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (10) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Sole win from 12 starts came in C&D maiden in May and she took her AW record to 22312 when a 4l second of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 19 days ago; can go well. |
7/1 |
|
4 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Hasn't always enjoyed the rub of the green in four turf handicaps, but hasn't been disgraced; interesting back on the AW (record 2231) and worth a second look. |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 (2) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Made winning reappearance in a 6f fillies' maiden at Chelmsford in May; better form in handicaps on next two starts and when below par at Windsor last time it was a Class 5; could resume her progress back down in grade. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 3524 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (4) |
31st Aug 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Hasn't found any stability so far but if fitting a visor helps, and he returns to the form of a good second at Lingfield (6f) now back at a bare 5f, he'd have possibilities on this handicap debut (dropped 4lb since first getting a mark); that's up in the air though. |
10/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Mixed form in his four starts and was only fourth when 5-4 favourite at Bath (5.6f, good) last month but he had a near-miss at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; that form puts him firmly in the picture and he's not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
17th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All races on good and good to firm; didn't confirm 5f debut promise on second start, over 6f at Newmarket, but he was the only one to press a useful type at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago and looks to have good prospects here. |
6/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (4) |
25th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Left 2yo novice/maiden form behind, having been gelded and possibly aided by the fitting of a visor, when striking at Wolverhampton this month (6f handicap); penalised when only third at Yarmouth next time (the horse he beat at Wolverhampton turned the tables by finishing second again); is 2lb lower off his revised mark here; player with return to 7f likely okay. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Built on some minor promise in his qualifying runs, with a win on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW; first-time visor) last week; has penalty back on turf but if he can match that latest effort, he'd still have a chance of a successful follow-up. |
11/8 |
|
1 (3) |
3rd Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well held in three starts over 6f/7f on turf last year, since when he has been gelded; makes his handicap/AW debut in a first-time visor after 259 days off, but has been found a weak race; market may prove informative. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 06
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (11) |
25th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
bumped start, soon switched left, always behind |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (7) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Improved effort (third over 7f) at Leicester last month on handicap debut; clear possibilities off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear and AW surface. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
10th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Well held at big prices all three runs (good to firm) but showed promise on second start; moving back up from 6f can help and nursery debut should present a much more realistic opportunity, so he needs a market check. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 48 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (1) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2f, rallying but not clear run over 1f out, soon looked to go wrong and pulled up |
20/1 |
|
3 (1) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2f, rallying but not clear run over 1f out, soon looked to go wrong and pulled up |
20/1 |
|
8 (10) |
30th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Down the field in novice events at Newbury and Windsor; not exactly bred for AW; first foal of a Bath specialist for her trainer and may be more interesting when switched to that venue. |
20/1 |
12/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (14) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Runner-up a couple times this season, but he was beaten 14l after an awkward start at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month and that took his overall record to 1-19; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Fairly bolted up at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; that remains his only success but he's generally been running well this term and the handicapper is starting to give him a chance; respected. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 (6) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Has modest 1-17 strike-rate but he's pretty consistent and his win was gained over C&D on good to firm ground (just under a year ago); finished well for second at Leicester (6f, good) last month and this step back up in trip is an obvious move; high on the list. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 99
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (4) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
His wins for Michael Bell, from whom he was picked up last autumn, came over middle distances; entitled to need this after a year off, especially dropping right back in trip. |
33/1 |
|
2 (11) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins at Wolverhampton in March (9.5f and 1m4f) but form has tailed off significantly (pulled hard on last two starts) and he's hard to fancy at present. |
16/1 |
|
2 (4) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice at Wolverhampton in March but not so good in four starts since; only 1lb higher than for last success so not entirely out of this. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
26th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Failed to build on his debut Pontefract fifth when beating only one in 6f Windsor novice two weeks ago; lots more is needed from this son of Masar. |
50/1 |
|
12th 9 (4) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Half-brother to 11.4f-1m6f winner Placated (RPR 68); looked inexperienced when a never-dangerous fifth at Pontefract (6f, good) last month but he was beaten 9l and could be one for longer trips later on. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (7) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Turf and AW winner over 6f in Britain; no impact in three starts for this yard, including here on latest when well held over 5f; on a dangerous mark if rediscovers best. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (6) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Fair spinter in his own grade in Britain, on AW and fast ground; two wins and four places; long way behind Caffu Zafeen latest. |
18/1 |
|
15th 16 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Fair sprinter in his own grade in Britain, on AW and fast ground; two wins and four seconds; picked up for small money; modest late headway into mid-division on Irish debut, where headgear was left off. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Glentanar, Huscal
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £110.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £106.03 |
| Trifecta | £327.40 |
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