17.25
StandardBest Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D, No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB)
- Prize money: £5210.99
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £50.70
- Place: £5.80
Form: 9
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark over this C&D last October on her second start for Charlie Johnston but she hasn't gone on from that in handicaps since; never landed a blow at Kempton (7f, AW) on stable debut 36 days ago. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
20th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a novice at Newcastle (7f, AW; 40-1) in October for Charlie Johnston but she's yet to go on from that in three handicaps since; cheekpieces, which were worn last time, are removed on yard debut (same owners). |
7/1 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
5th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Low-mileage filly who won 7f AW novice in October; just a respectable sixth on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in May but has possibilities here if combination of return to 7f and first-time cheekpieces aids her. |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (9) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Still a maiden but she got right back on track when second of five in 7f handicap here ten days ago; she can go well again off the same mark. |
10/1 |
|
3 (6) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Eight-race maiden; went close over C&D last month but she failed to back it up on slow turf at Thirsk 19 days ago; 4lb higher mark has now kicked in but this isn't competitive. |
7/2 |
|
11 (2) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Seven-race maiden but she has threatened on occasions, including when a close second at Newcastle on Thursday (7f); best turf run came here (1m) but on good to firm; rain would be a query. |
8/1 |
25/1
- Place: £6.00
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 5 (3) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Sole win in 21 starts came narrowly over 1m here in March; held since, but is now 1lb lower so a case can be made. |
100/30 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt. |
5/1 |
5/2
Form: 14 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (5) |
22nd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Son of Blue Point made a winning debut in 7f Wolverhampton maiden before backing it up with a solid fourth of 13 in Chlemsford novice 24 days ago; he holds strong form claims. |
5/2 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
28th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
bumped start, soon led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost third post |
4/5 |
|
1st 6 (2) |
21st Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, switched right over 2f out, quickened to lead when ran green under 2f out, ran on towards far side inside final furlong, comfortably |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 661 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
C&D winner last July who's never run on the AW off a mark quite this high (been in good form on turf lately, including a Nottingham win off 5lb lower); needs to find a bit more again. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Placed twice in a row before winning by 2l at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last month; he holds solid claims up 6lb for last time. |
2/1 |
4/1
Form: 27 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (5) |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has completely failed to back up debut effort and cheekpieces made no difference the last twice; chance depends on whether the switch to blinkers has a better effect. |
33/1 |
|
3 (4) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Went close on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but unable to reproduce that form on his five runs since; soundly beaten at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) most recently with these cheekpieces applied. |
10/1 |
|
3 (4) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Went close on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but unable to reproduce that form on his five runs since; soundly beaten at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) most recently with these cheekpieces applied. |
10/1 |
11/8
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ended last season with two slow-ground wins on turf from the front (1m2f/1m4f); safely held twice on good ground this year (1m4f/1m2f) and needs to show more on this step up in trip on AW return. |
11/1 |
100/1
Form: 08
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (5) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won three times here (1m) in his first four starts for this trainer in 2025; has found life tough from an elevated mark since; "stopped quickly" in added cheekpieces at Ayr (1m2f; 22-1, beaten 36l) latest; risky proposition. |
25/1 |
|
11th 4 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Never dangerous over 7f in sole outing this term; has a record of 3-3 over C&D (all on good ground last term; 0-17 elsewhere) and looks very interesting returned to this scenario; favourably treated off 1lb below last winning mark. |
5/1 |
33/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (6) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Exposed maiden who is proving expensive to follow, beaten favourite on his last four starts; running well enough to be right in the picture here though. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
14-race maiden; forced to switch right - circumnavigated the field - when third of 11 at Ripon (6f, good; 11-4 favourite) a fortnight ago; worth another go over 7f (first since debut) as he seeks to make the breakthrough; likely player. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (8) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
13-race maiden who has been expensive to follow and underwhelming on his last two starts; however, his season began with two positive performances in the spring and he's in the picture if rediscovering that form. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (6) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Pulled hard in three novice runs over 7f/1m; fitted with a hood and dropped to 6f for his handicap debut at Carlisle three weeks ago, a race where he settled better than had been the case and made some good late ground in the straight; still has some potential upside and he's more interesting than many of these. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Three poor efforts at huge prices thus far; having a first crack at sprinting in first-time headgear and is hard to make a case for. |
33/1 |
|
5th 11 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Three poor efforts at huge prices thus far; having a first crack at sprinting in first-time headgear and is hard to make a case for. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 09
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (2) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Ended 2024 with 6f Newcastle nursery success in December but well below par in 6f handicaps at Redcar and Wetherby this summer; he's not easy to make a case for. |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 056
Last run: 27 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 5 (7) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-16 but best run for a while when beaten under 2l in a 1m classified race on the AW last time; a possible. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
15-race maiden who has been out of sorts over hurdles and on the Flat this year; hasn't been with Tony Carroll for long but he was beaten 8l in a classified event at Brighton (1m2f) last week and others are preferred; stablemate of Masqool. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 (8) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-14 under rules and has been out of sorts over hurdles and on the Flat this year for Joe Ponting; makes his debut for shrewd yard but hard to make a case for. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £412.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £510.72 |
| Trifecta | £5891.90 |
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