16.17
Good To SoftJoin Racing TV Now EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
- Prize money: £7560
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Evs (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20th 16 (8) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Record is 3-10; gelded prior to reappearance success at Kempton (7f, AW; looked better than ever) and had an excuse (raced in unfavoured group) when never landing a blow in the Victoria Cup over C&D since; could go well, provided this race pans out better. |
25/1 |
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17th 14 (1) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who was gelded prior to justifying favouritism with 1l success at Kempton (7f) on AW/seasonal debut, opening his handicap account and taking overall record to 3-9; this Wathnan Racing runner may well be capable of further improvement; ties in closely with Mudbir on Sandown running last July; major contender. |
15/2 |
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1st 2 (2) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Good efforts in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood last July; had excuses at Doncaster when last seen; been gelded since; on a good mark but this free-going sort could do with settling better. |
4/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (10) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
taken down early, made all, took keen hold, switched to far side soon after start, going best 2f out, ridden and faced challenge final 110yds, kept on well towards finish, just did enough |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
5th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
No match for the winner but still showed considerable promise when runner-up at 3-1 on debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in July; this Middle Park entry could be sharper for that outing and he's one to consider today. |
4/1 |
|
2 (2) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
115,000gns foal and brother to useful 7f performer Night Raider; failed to justify favouritism at Redcar (6f, good to firm) but ran well in finishing clear of the rest behind Diablo Rojo who was a respectable sixth in Wednesday's Acomb; stepping up to 7f looks an obvious move. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 81 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Bounced back from some lesser efforts when making all and scoring comfortably from a subsequent winner at Ripon (6f, good) 19 days ago; the visor may have helped and although similar tactics may not be so easy in this field, he doesn't have to lead; much respected from 6lb higher. |
11/8 |
|
1st 4 (7) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won three times last year (5f/6f, good/good to firm/AW), the third when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; disappointing this season, last time unseating his rider at the start in first-time visor which is retained. |
9/1 |
|
4 (12) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Had a solid 2025, winning three times (5f/6f), but hasn't finished in the first eight this year; dropping in the weights but needs to turn a corner; perhaps a change of headgear will help. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 2
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Smart handicapper who brings excellent stats, being 3-3 at Newmarket (on the other course, admittedly, but it bodes well) and 3-3 (much improved) this term for new yard; prevailed only narrowly in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but seems on his way to becoming a Group performer; adds great interest. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 (24) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
The talking horse in good 6f handicaps this spring and he delivered, coming clear with no fuss under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket (good) on yard debut and not having to work much harder under a penalty there (good to firm) in May for Shane Foley; 10lb higher than last time but could be on his way to better things. |
9/2 |
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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 |
8/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (3) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won his first three handicaps, all over 6f on good ground or quicker; couldn't complete the four-timer in a warm 3yo sprint at York in June, but he travelled well through that race and doubt he's handicapped out of things just yet; suitability of soft ground has to be taken on trust but he remains of interest for a top stable. |
13/2 |
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7th 18 (15) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Modest form as a 2yo but he's taken off in handicaps this year, winning by a wide margin at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in April and following up at Haydock four days later; another step up the ladder when comfortably seeing off his ten rivals back at Haydock (again 6f on good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise looks lenient and he's high on the list now upped in class. |
11/2 |
|
4 (5) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Major improvement when winning by 4l on handicap/seasonal debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last month and he followed up over this C&D (good) four days later; had just a neck to spare last time and is 6lb higher today, but this well-bred colt could have more left in the tank for his top yard. |
15/8 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.60 |
| Trifecta | £10.40 |
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