17.45
Good To FirmGet Raceday Ready Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
11/10 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 3 (5) |
11th Oct 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Godolphin colt who has progressive 6f form and should be 3-3 (would likely have won on debut but for blowing the start); the manner of his wins at Windsor (soft) and Yarmouth (good) suggest he'll cope with this drop in distance; respected. |
7/2 |
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1st 1 (2) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Both runs at 6f; big eyecatcher at Pontefract (good to firm) and duly confirmed that promise with a clearcut win at Windsor (soft); runner-up didn't disgrace the form next time and this Kodiac colt looks useful. |
5/4 |
|
1st 8 (2) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
travelled strongly, prominent, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, pushed along and went clear over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, eased towards finish |
11/10 |
20/1
- Place: £4.50
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 6 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Promising for Charles Hills as a 3yo, winning a C&D handicap at the Craven meeting before a good third from a tricky draw at York; ended 2025 with a low-key run at Ascot but, having been switched to Andrew Balding's stable, he created a huge impression here 17 days ago, supported as though defeat was out of the question and winning accordingly; 8lb well in and looks a Group horse in waiting; obvious chance for the stable that won this prize in 2021 and 2024. |
10/11 |
|
1st 7 (12) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Progressive sort for Charles Hills until disappointing in September on last appearance; commenced last season with two wins, including over C&D at this meeting, and warrants plenty of respect back here on debut for Andrew Balding with a resumption of improvement possible. |
11/4 |
|
15 (17) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Began the season with two 6f wins (AW and good to soft); beaten in handicaps on his last two starts but he ran a screamer from a tricky draw at York and then found only one too strong in a hot renewal of the Scottish Stewards' Cup seven weeks ago; surely still ahead of his mark and he's of obvious interest on ground that won't faze him; stable hardly firing in the winners but he still makes the shortlist. |
4/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (6) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, no extra when lost second inside final 110yds |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 (9) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
By Kingman out of 6f/7f 2yo winner (including Group 3; RPR 102); 9-1 for his Newbury debut (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago but he travelled well for a long way before fading into a 2l third of 11; that was a promising start and he's strongly respected. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
20th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
By Kingman; dam 6f/7f 2yo winner (including Group 3; RPR 102), half-sister to Group-placed 5f-7.4f winner Motafaawit, out of 6f 2yo winner from family of 1,000 Guineas winner Natagora; another well-bred colt; stable sent out the winners of this race in 2021 and 2022. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 54159
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Has raced exclusively at sprint distances; has failed to build on his June success (5f, good) and doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip; others preferred. |
33/1 |
16/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (7) |
29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
midfield |
11/1 |
|
10th 9 (7) |
29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
midfield |
11/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/2 |
11/4
Form: 10
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
0-14 since debut win in May 2024 but he often ran well in some quality handicaps last season; returns on a competitive mark having had wind surgery; could have a part to play if fully tuned up. |
12/1 |
|
6 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Placed four times for current stable and last two efforts can be forgiven (raced in the most disadvantaged group in Ayr Gold Cup latest); record of 0-12 since debut win is the downside. |
14/1 |
|
19 (12) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Not added to his debut win but he has been placed on four occasions this season; got messed about early when down the field at York four weeks ago; cheekpieces now tried; stable looks to have stronger claims elsewhere. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (12) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
0-8 but he was only beaten 2l in a 7f handicap here last month; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous if he can find something extra back in trip. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (7) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-7; wasn't beaten far when seventh of nine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month but better is still needed. |
7/1 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
22nd Jul 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Six-race maiden who has been down the field in two starts (at about 1m) since joining this stable; drops back to 7f; best watched. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 77
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (1) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Maiden who has performed well over 5f at Wolverhampton a few times this winter; however, doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to 6f. |
8/1 |
|
6th 7 (3) |
13th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In-form maiden who ran well in first-time visor over C&D (classified) most recently, beating all bar a progressive sort who headed the betting; possibilities in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 8 (9) |
27th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ran well from the front when in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 11 days ago and now goes in a visor; each-way clains. |
13/2 |
100/1
Form: 70
Last run: 10 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: —
Last run: 33 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (2) |
18th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Just keeps on progressing at 6f and 5f and landed a three-timer here (6f) 13 days ago; her small winning margins means she doesn't get raised too much and there is no reason why she should not be in the firing line again. |
13/8 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
5th May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Prominent racer who has won four of her seven starts since dropped back to sprint trips, including C&D; 6lb higher mark to contend with but she is 2-2 for Rossa Ryan and looks booked for another big run. |
2/1 |
13/2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (12) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Progressive form in the spring, following a ready Brighton win with an emphatic success at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on handicap debut; ran no sort of race when favourite at Newmarket's July meeting last time but has had two months off and now reappears in cheekpieces; may still be unexposed. |
11/2 |
|
9 (12) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
2-2 since faced with 6f on fast ground, following his ready Brighton win with an emphatic success at Doncaster on his handicap debut eight weeks ago; while that latest form hasn't been especially well advertised, he looked a smart prospect and has a major chance despite an 11lb rise. |
8/1 |
|
5 (4) |
17th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Chased home a notable opponent at Wolverhampton in December (7f); beaten at odds-on at Catterick on his return to action but he made no mistake dropped to 6f at Brighton 18 days ago; more on his plate in a handicap but could well have more to offer. |
11/4 |
33/1
Form: 58
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (6) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Four-time AW winner but holds dismal claims on his 2026 form in that sphere and his unconvincing record on turf adds doubt. |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 (10) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
A dual AW 7f/1m scorer in September but he's failed to beat a rival in his four starts this season, latest over C&D; tried in different headgear here. |
10/1 |
|
9th 8 (9) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Won twice in four days last September (7f and 1m) and he is well handicapped on that form; yet to shine this winter though and may need a drop in class and/or the return of cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 09
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (10) |
8th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Took a forward step in the new blinkers when narrowly beaten by a fellow nursery newcomer over 7f at Newcastle (AW) where the third was some 3l back; should cope with the 6f okay but he did run poorly in his previous encounter with soft ground. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
17th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Beaten a long way in three starts over 6f/7f on turf, but he may show more now switched to a nursery with blinkers applied; stable has a 28% strike-rate here in past five seasons. |
11/4 |
|
13th 12 (10) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
High-profile connections but has performed to a modest level in both his races (7f/6f); may come good in handicaps. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £40.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £42.40 |
| Trifecta | £294.60 |
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