17.30
Standard To SlowRacing TV Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
15/8 (Won)
- Win: £1.84
- Place: £1.10
Form: 735-
Last run: 139 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Could be encouraging that his only win for Andrew Balding came on his sole start here (7f novice) but he left that stable after a poor show at Chester last July and it's been a similar story in two outings for this yard; only of interest if lively in the betting. |
25/1 |
|
10th 6 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Back from wind surgery with 7f novice win on Polytrack in 2025 and he's well treated on the pick of his later form on turf; probably handles Tapeta but he dropped right out on yard debut at York in June, following nearly a year off the track, and it's no easy matter assessing him today. |
25/1 |
|
18th 21 (12) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
He's on a competitive mark on his best form for Andrew Balding, which includes a good third of 22 over C&D (good) last May; market check advised on first run since last July, having been gelded and changed hands for 62,000gns in the interim, but he needs to be at the very top of his game. |
40/1 |
4/5
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (4) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
This 3yo has very much gone the right way since an AW debut success in March, including two 1m Ascot handicap wins (another excellent run there when third in Britannia at Royal meeting); caught wide and too far back when eighth of 17 in handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month and that shouldn't be taken to suggest his improvement has come to a halt; won't need to advance his form too much to make his presence felt in Group company. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (15) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Good effort in the Britannia at Royal Ascot is flanked by two Ascot wins, latest in big field on King George day (1m, good) when taking form figures to 123131; progressive and very solid. |
11/2 |
|
1st 8 (17) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Progressive 3yo who strolled home in a C&D handicap in May and performed even better when a close third in the Britannia here (again good to firm) the following month; that run more than justifies a further 5lb rise in the weights and he's a major player again on a course he clearly handles very well. |
7/1 |
40/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 7-
Last run: 215 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (7) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made a promising return when third of 11 in a novice at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in March last year, but has come nowhere near that form since; drops in grade, but still needs a resurgence. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (1) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Eight-race maiden who was beaten at least 17l in all four 7f/1m races this year; cheekpieces (worn for last two starts) are discarded for this first attempt at 5f; has too much to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-7 and he has beaten just three rivals home in his four handicap starts; tumbling down the weights but carries risk. |
25/1 |
150/1
Form: 90-
Last run: 152 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Placed once in 13 starts and that was in a five-runner race on penultimate outing; well held since and cheekpieces are on for a visor. |
13/2 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Achieved his first placing at the 12th attempt when third of five in a handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago (first two have both won since); may have been unfortunate not to be placed in a similar race to this over 1m here the time before; each-way claims. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 (1) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Latest fifth of nine in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW; first-time visor) was probably better than it looks, but he has finished unplaced in all 11 starts so something extra will be needed. |
5/1 |
50/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (6) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
He's gone backwards since his fair debut effort; shorter in the betting than may have been anticipated ahead of his reappearance last month but still finished well beaten. |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Achieved little in a handful of starts last year (5f-7f) and is hard to fancy returning from a lengthy absence. |
12/1 |
|
7 (7) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Unexposed after only four runs but struggled when 100-1 for last month's handicap debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and it takes a big leap of faith to support him in first-time blinkers. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (11) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won three times over 1m here last summer and 5lb lower than for the most recent; hasn't threatened in her last five starts, though, and another furlong would be preferable. |
20/1 |
|
6th 13 (6) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Won three times for two different stables at Brighton last year (1m, good to firm-good) but was soundly beaten on first three starts for current stable this spring (all 7f); considered only if lively in the betting. |
33/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Won three times over 1m at Brighton last summer but has lost her way; finished last on her two starts this term, for new yard. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 86
Last run: 12 days
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 (10) |
24th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
3yo maiden; encouraging form over further since handicapping and shapes as if this drop back in trip will suit; one to consider. |
10/1 |
33/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (3) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Beaten-favourite in five of his last six starts, latterly behind Thanks Dad at Yarmouth, and has tended to pull hard/not see it out in a few starts at beyond sprint trips; capable off this mark but is still a maiden and comes with risks attached. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Still to score but he's a reliable type and comes here after a good second of eight in 5.5f classified event at Brighton in June; recent cheekpieces are left off here (just hooded) and he can go well after a break. |
9/4 |
|
5 (13) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
12-race maiden; track and ground no concern and he was running on well when second over 5.3f here 12 days ago; has been placed over 7f but others may see it out better. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 79-
Last run: 194 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (13) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Capable of the odd howler but he opened his account in Southwell handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in April and similar form when third in an amateur riders' race back there three weeks later; wasn't at his best in another amateur riders' race last time but he's recovered from blips before. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 |
29th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Finally opened his account at Southwell in April and he followed it with a solid third of eight there eight days ago; ought to be thereabouts again. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 (8) |
21st May 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
A few near-misses around here before finally off the mark three weeks ago off 6lb lower (boasts a much better record on Tapeta than Polytrack); holds obvious claims under the vastly experienced Simon Walker. |
2/1 |
6/1
Form: 54-
Last run: 130 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Pick of Flat form when close third at Lingfield last June (11.6f; turf; Betelgeuse behind); won twice over hurdles since and is now asked to go further back on the level; interesting candidate. |
100/30 |
|
5th 7 |
18th Feb 2026 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Won juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) in November and returned to form to win handicap against older horses at Huntingdon (2m, soft) a fortnight ago; did it easily last time and a 9lb rise may not stop him. |
15/8 |
|
1st 6 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Juvenile hurdler who came up rather short in Fontwell handicap most recently, failing to back up the form of his 66-1 win there; others preferred. |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 09-
Last run: 133 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (11) |
18th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to offer much in his eight runs to date; beaten 13l at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month; wears first-time blinkers but not easy to warm to. |
25/1 |
|
8th 10 (10) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Yet to offer much in his seven runs to date, sixth of nine in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 30 days ago; not easy to warm to. |
16/1 |
|
6th 9 (1) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Well beaten in each of his six starts (7f/1m) and this longer trip needs to bring out significant improvement. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.39 |
| Trifecta | £18.40 |