14.50
StandardAmbitions Personnel Rita Haggar Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3942
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 4 (11) |
15th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (11) |
15th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
3rd Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Third in a competitive Newcastle handicap (7f; first-time cheekpieces) before comfortably making the most of a simple task back in novice company at Wolverhampton; looks on the upgrade. |
5/1 |
4/7
- Place: £1.10
Form: 22/2- BF
Last run: 292 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Has performed well in two runs at the July festival, notably a win (off just 1lb lower) in this race last year; narrowly justified favouritism at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) latest start, setting up him well for a return to this track; respected. |
9/2 |
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1st 7 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Shaped very well when second in a big-field York handicap (7f) in May but he's twice failed to build on it, just a fair sixth back there (7f) eight days ago; handily weighted but it's now 13 runs since his last victory. |
11/2 |
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6th 6 (4) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, and his two C&D runs last month (both good ground) rather sum him up, shaping very well when second of 22 at the Dante meeting but never involved when favourite eight days later; could pop up but it's likely things will need to drop this hold-up performer's way. |
12/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (5) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, led up the centre 2f out, soon ridden and drifted left, faced challenge from 1f out, headed and no extra final 110yds |
6/4 |
|
3rd 8 (8) |
18th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Gelded 57,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to three winners, notably Shorter Skirt (went close on 2yo debut); the market will guide. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 7
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 9 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner off 1lb lower last July (good); best run this term when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm; fifth has also won since); solid chance. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 11 (10) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Off the same mark as for his sole win last summer, over 1m at Doncaster; however, this season hasn't started at all well. |
20/1 |
|
10th 13 (10) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Gained last summer's breakthrough win over 1m and remains unexposed over this trip but finished down the field here (7f) on last month's reappearance and needs that run to have brought him on. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 8 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now. |
16/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
30th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
in rear, headway from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 60
Last run: 76 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (4) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Katie Scott; off the mark on stable debut at Yarmouth last August (7f, good to firm); tailed off over 6f on reappearance in June on first run since; now tries 1m again (well beaten two previous attempts at the trip). |
12/1 |
|
15th 14 (5) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Beaten in her first 17 starts but she made a winning debut for John Berry when comfortably accounting for her rivals at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 299 days ago; although she has an absence to contend with, she was a non-runner for races in both April and May so is likely to be forward enough; 5lb rise and shorter trip might find her out though. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (2) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
8th 11 (2) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
7th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened 2f out |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-
Last run: 293 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 6 (11) |
21st Nov 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
All three starts over 7f on Tapeta, showing some promise in his only outing at two but, having been gelded, showing little in two starts since returning in August; open to improvement now handicapping over further and worth a market check. |
11/2 |
|
8th 6 (11) |
21st Nov 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
All three starts over 7f on Tapeta, showing some promise in his only outing at two but, having been gelded, showing little in two starts since returning in August; open to improvement now handicapping over further and worth a market check. |
11/2 |
|
12th 6 (2) |
17th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Some promise when fifth of 12 over C&D last October, but after having been gelded he was beaten further at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month (just behind Sky Lagoon); has run green in both starts so may have more to offer, but he may be one for handicaps after this. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Drops back in trip/grade having never landed a blow in the Northumberland Vase last time; broadly consistent otherwise this term and won at Musselburgh (12.5f) in April; 4lb higher now, though. |
13/2 |
|
13th 15 (15) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Disappointing on penultimate start but in good form over 1m4f otherwise this year, with the first of those runs at this track; tried 2m twice last summer and ran well on first occasion despite racing freely; needs to raise his game again, though. |
22/1 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 55-
Last run: 293 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 11 (5) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Son of Massaar has yet to make the frame in five starts, fifth of seven in 1m Redcar handicap 18 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward. |
25/1 |
|
5th 6 (2) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Signs of ability on debut over 1m on Newcastle AW in October but has made little impact since, including on handicap debut back at Newcastle last week; has work to do right now. |
25/1 |
|
10th 4 (1) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Some promise over C&D on debut last October; no progress since but his reappearance last month was after a 293-day absence; betting useful now handicapping at a low level. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (6) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who failed to beat a rival in handicaps here and at Chelmsford last month; in good hands but he needs to take a major step forward stepped up markedly in trip. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (6) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who failed to beat a rival in handicaps here and at Chelmsford last month; in good hands but he needs to take a major step forward stepped up markedly in trip. |
20/1 |
|
12th 9 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
dwelt start |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 65
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (4) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Record of 0-16 and he's finished ahead of only four rivals in his last five starts; passed over. |
66/1 |
|
10th 11 (5) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
15-race maiden with low-level form; makes little appeal. |
100/1 |
|
9th 9 (2) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
14-race maiden with low-level form; last seen over 2m and no appeal dropped to 7f. |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: 67
Last run: 5 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (1) |
18th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Well beaten in two recent runs at big prices and will probably find life easier once handicapping. |
100/1 |
|
7th 2 (7) |
13th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Unable to land any sort of blow when 33-1 for debut at Redcar (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and can only be watched here. |
50/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
31st Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
First foal; dam unraced; training partnership had some success in novice/maiden company and this won't take loads of winning. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 0-8
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 9 (3) |
10th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
upset in stalls, awkward start, raced in last, niggled along briefly halfway, struggling 3f out, tailed off when switched to near side over 2f out |
25/1 |
|
14th 11 (9) |
18th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Well held in one Tapeta run last backend and again on her recent turf comeback; handicaps probably lie in her near future. |
66/1 |
|
8th 11 (2) |
28th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Seasonal debutante who needs to improve markedly on her sole 2yo effort (7f, AW). |
50/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.93 |
| Trifecta | £8.80 |