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Good To FirmMichael Brunton Memorial British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £5400
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 30
Last run: 57 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 7 (6) |
14th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
made all |
2/1 |
|
10th 15 (13) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
The booking of Ryan Moore heightened interest at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) and he went off at 9-2, but after showing up well his inexperience got the better of him; can win races for sure but this is unlikely to be one of them. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
22nd May 2024 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
100,000euros foal, 135,000euros yearling; brother to 6f 2yo winner King X J; dam placed 7f 2yo/1m2f, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Golden Steps; booking of Ryan Moore (good strike-rate for the stable) is a big plus; interesting. |
5/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 53
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (18) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
All turf races on good or quicker ground; best form when narrow winner of a C&D Listed race in July but his sights are raised much higher today in this, his first Group race. |
25/1 |
|
1st 5 (13) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does. |
13/2 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Classy sprinter who built on an eye-catching reappearance when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) 12 days ago; found only one too good in French Listed event last summer and looks a strong contender back in this grade. |
5/2 |
15/8
- Place: £1.20
Form: 51 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 24 (26) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Versatile as regards ground; perhaps didn't take to visor in the Britannia at this meeting 12 months ago; creditable fourth in major handicap last October when bidding for a C&D double; possibilities back in this scenario, especially as latest effort (third at York) represented a return to form. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Progressive 3yo last season (on various ground), winning a big-field 1m handicap at Ascot in September; reappeared with encouraging run in the Lincoln at Doncaster and he's not written off, but he was somewhat underwhelming in the Spring Cup at Newbury last time when favourite. |
11/2 |
|
13th 9 (5) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Raced too freely in the Lincoln and ended up shaping nicely in a never-nearer ninth; had ended 2025 on a high with a smooth success at Ascot (1m, soft) and a fine fourth in the Balmoral Handicap (good) over the same C&D; gets on really well with Oisin Murphy and he's back in the saddle today; still unexposed and now looks ready to strike. |
8/1 |
33/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (2) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Has had some good results for this yard in 2026, winning two of his first three starts and going agonisingly close over 5f (good; has won on good to soft) at the top meeting here in July when checked in his run; not so strong at the finish over slightly further at York since but a major player back over C&D. |
5/1 |
|
11th 12 (12) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
On the up for new trainer this year, winning 5f handicaps at Yarmouth and Southwell before a fine second at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) three weeks ago, hitting the front 110 yards from home but picked off late on by a thriving opponent; 3lb rise asks a stiffer question. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 10 (6) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Last season went well and so too this current campaign for new trainer with 5f wins on good to soft (handles faster) and Tapeta; may not have reached his ceiling just yet and has been third and first in his two runs here. |
12/1 |
8/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Dual AW winner who finished well to snatch third in a Class 4 handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he is tactically versatile. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 (5) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Dual AW winner for Andrew Balding, latterly last June, who hasn't truly threatened on his last four turf starts for this yard; cannot be completely dismissed from this declining mark, though. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (11) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Won two AW races for Andrew Balding whom he left for 60,000gns; he's not always looked entirely straightforward but he was less than 2l away last time at Newmarket (7f, good) after being in rear at one point; Tom Marquand takes over now; respected. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 68
Last run: 40 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 3 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Led close home for narrow AW win here in January but that's his only success from 21 starts and he posed no threat on turf at Brighton last month; others have more pressing claims. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Sole win from 20 starts came off this mark at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January; turf form not so hot; fell at Lingfield last time; others more persuasive. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (11) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won AW nursery for Ed Walker last October; has struggled in four starts for this stable this year; goes without headgear and hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 (7) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won a 6f nursery at Kempton off this mark on his final start for Ed Walker; struggled so far for his new stable but the drop into a 0-60, allied to the addition of a tongue-tie, could liven him up. |
10/1 |
40/1
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 4 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Just one win to his name from 16 starts; best effort this year when third of 11 here (7f) last month; down in class but minor money perhaps his best hope. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 11 (4) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Won a soft-ground 6f maiden at Chepstow last September but he's struggled in four handicaps since, most recently when fading inside the final furlong over this trip at Southwell two weeks ago; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (12) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Run exclusively in sprints since handicapping, latterly over 5f; finished last in two runs back this season and has plenty to prove, including stamina. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 03
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ran better when 3l off the winner at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; 0-5 on the AW but sole placing was on this track; respected. |
4/1 |
|
7th 10 (10) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
A two-time scorer (including over C&D) for Michael Appleby last summer; well below par for his present handler this season, however, and he failed to beat a rival in 1m Pontefract handicap last time. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (6) |
23rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Handicapped on his debut effort when not beaten far but still last of the seven runners at Salisbury (6f, good to firm); step up in trip and switch to handicaps needs to have a major effect. |
11/1 |
|
9th 7 (7) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Both runs over 6f at Salisbury; beat nothing home on debut and then only two rivals last time. |
100/1 |
|
10th 4 (5) |
14th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start and squeezed out start, in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 90
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (2) |
3rd Sep 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Has beaten one rival in three starts; first-time tongue-tie is fitted; she steps up in trip on handicap debut and big improvement required. |
16/1 |
|
11th 12 (2) |
14th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
towards rear |
100/1 |
|
13th 12 (12) |
7th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Holds poor claims, having finished last of nine at Thirsk (7f); others are readily preferred. |
66/1 |
40/1
Form: 42
Last run: 33 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 7 (6) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Low-mileage 4yo; second run back after 21-month absence when a good third of six in 5f Leicester handicap last month; well in the mix eased 1lb with a hood added. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (4) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two bits of modest form in his five races; last of 11 when 40-1 for last month's handicap debut (6f, soft) seemed to confirm that there are more solid options but, in fairness, it was his first race for 640 days. |
16/1 |
|
11th 2 (9) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Lightly raced maiden; not disgraced with fifth in 5.6f Bath maiden on his final run for Joe Tickle in September 2024; since gelded and has his fitness to prove on his comeback run for a new yard. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £45.87 |
| Trifecta | £107.80 |