16.35
Standard To SlowPolytrack/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5346
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/4
Form: 1
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 1 (5) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 3lb |
British raider won twice at Meydan in the spring, landing a Group 2 and a Group 3 (both at 5f); came up short in a 6f Group 1 there in April; below-par last twice on turf but he is 2-3 on the AW so could rebound in first-time cheekpieces after an 111-day break. |
7/1 |
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8th 6 (10) |
5th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won twice in novice company on AW as a 2yo; form took off in Dubai earlier in the year, winning a Group 3 and a Group 2 over 5f; he has struggled in Group 1 races on his last two starts, though, and his 5lb penalty could leave him vulnerable today. |
8/1 |
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23 (23) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Had a promising, rather than stellar, 2yo season but he raised the bar when breaking the 5f track record in a Group 2 at Meydan (good to firm) in January, without having too hard a time either; he wasn't so overbearing when following up next time but this trip will suit better than the 6f he ran over when eighth to Believing there in April; not dismissed. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 8
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 9 (9) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably. |
20/1 |
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8th 8 (9) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 5
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 3 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Wins for Andrew Balding came on Polytrack, latterly off this mark over 1m last summer; a slow start did for him down to 5f last time and, while he doesn't always look the easiest and can lug left, he's capable if things fall his way. |
8/1 |
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11th 2 (15) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Both wins and most of his best RPRs have come on AW but his turf runs have come in stronger company than this; drops to 5f for the first time in his career; others look safer. |
14/1 |
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6th 1 (5) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ran his best race for new connections when a front-running second of six at Chelmsford three weeks ago (6f); runs off the same mark here and has a C&D win on his record; one to consider. |
5/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 (1) |
2nd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
With a top stable and has a good pedigree but struggled to get competitive when 33-1 for August's debut at Salisbury (6f, good to firm). |
33/1 |
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5 (11) |
30th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
slowly away, switched right soon after start, in rear |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 6
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 7 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted. |
5/1 |
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5th 1 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Better than ever when making a winning start for the Michael Dods stable over 7f here (good) a fortnight ago; 6f winner for previous yard last autumn so the return to sprinting shouldn't be an issue; respected off just 2lb higher. |
5/2 |
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1st 7 (13) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won two handicaps for Roger Varian last year (7f, AW and 6f, soft); only fourth off this mark when last seen in October; sold for 34,000gns later that month; market to guide after his break. |
8/1 |
5/2
Form: 4
Last run: 122 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 4 (5) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
prominent |
4/1 |
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7 (8) |
2nd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Stayed on nicely into fourth on his Nottingham debut in June (5f, good), a race that featured several useful 2yos; open to significant improvement and he's more interesting than most. |
5/2 |
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4th 9 (12) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
37,000gns foal, £110,000 yearling; first foal; dam placed 5f 2yo/6f AW (RPR 60), closely related to winners Pintrada (1m2f-1m4f) and Samharry (7f 2yo); the same connections won this 12 months ago with Jasour (had the benefit of a race) who is now a Group 2 and Group 3 winner. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 45
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 (2) |
2nd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Promise at Windsor on his debut in June; perhaps slower ground was too much for him at Ascot 26 days ago when he weakened into fifth (blinkered); headgear left off today; still has some potential. |
12/1 |
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5th 5 (7) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
75,000gns yearling; 13-2, he made no serious inroads from off the pace over 6f at Windsor in June (good to firm); second run has been a while coming and trainer turns to blinkers, but couldn't dismiss. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 4 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement. |
5/1 |
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12th 8 (1) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 (4) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
May remain competitive provided his recent Southwell AW form is transferred back to turf; however, his record in this sphere, which includes a seller win, is less convincing; presents a dilemma. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 8
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 8 (5) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Running consistently off his higher AW mark (almost a stone lower on turf), including for new yard five weeks ago; has only gone beyond 1m once before, though, and the longer trip on grass is the double concern. |
8/1 |
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7th 8 (8) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Tapeta win early last year came off 5lb lower and he's looked to find this mark just beyond him this season; needs a career-best effort for his new yard, having been picked up from Brian Meehan recently for £12,500. |
10/1 |
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4th 5 (3) |
24th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Just one win to his name from 16 attempts but he has run well in two of his three starts this year, including C&D; that said, he wouldn't appear to have much in hand of his mark. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 7
Last run: 108 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 17 (14) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning four times for previous yard; 2-5 on grass; mixed results on AW for new stable; ran respectably in sole 7f attempt but chance of landing this hot handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
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6th 10 (3) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Met all sorts of trouble when down the field behind Berkshire Whisper here 12 months ago; beaten in races won by reopposing rivals in all three starts for his new stable this winter; edging down the weights and has a good apprentice booked but others still appeal more. |
25/1 |
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1 (7) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Quite a progressive sprinter on turf/AW, winning three times; suffered bad luck at Newcastle on Good Friday, then ran creditably to finish third at Newmarket (6f, good) last month; on same mark on this drop back in grade and he's respected. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 9 (12) |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
There was a hiccup on penultimate start (possibly pressed too strong a pace) but she's otherwise been steadily progressive in handicaps; came from off the pace for a narrow win when upped to 1m4f at Brighton latest; may have more in the tank but this is a much stronger race and all her success has been on AW or good to firm. |
18/1 |
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1st 2 (6) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Had a break since a beaten favourite at Nottingham 79 days ago when she possibly pressed too strong a pace; beat all bar a Haggas favourite (since run well in a Group 3) over 1m2f here the time before; unraced past 1m2f but she's by Camelot. |
7/2 |
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