17.55
StandardRace And Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5508
- 0m 7f 36y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 21-
Last run: 330 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 (13) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won 6f novice at Goodwood last May in good style; 11 months off before hard-fought win at Wolverhampton in April; only seventh on his handicap debut at York Dante meeting (7f, good to firm) but he travelled well before meeting trouble at a crucial stage; returning to 6f could spark further progress. |
6/1 |
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7th 3 (3) |
14th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Truncated 2yo campaign featured a Goodwood win (6f, good); narrowly defied a penalty in Wolverhampton novice event (7f, AW) on reappearance, taking form figures to 211; ties in with Jolly Roger on that running; still open to further progress and is one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 43- BF
Last run: 186 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Solid in three handicaps since winning his maiden at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) and despite being beaten about 7l last time the headline-grabbing winner took up over six of them; looks likely to make his presence felt. |
5/2 |
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3 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 212y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Competitive in two handicaps since winning his maiden at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) and his Hamilton conqueror last time was unexposed; has a race in him off this mark and he's proven on soft ground. |
9/2 |
|
5 (2) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Only 3l away in Newbury's always-strong London Gold Cup before coming from off the pace to win a Sandown maiden by 3l (1m2f, good to firm); strong in the betting for a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth where the ground was soft and he endured a wide trip; remains of interest. |
5/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 31- D
Last run: 129 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (9) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who has been running well in UAE this year, going close in big-field handicap in February (1m, good) then third of ten last month (1m, dirt); major player if continuing the good work back in Britain. |
3/1 |
|
2 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Comfortable winner of a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) last December, but had a nightmare passage on handicap/turf debut at York (7f, good to firm) in May; returns from 166 days off having been gelded; worth a second look. |
5/1 |
|
2 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Comfortable winner of a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) last December, but had a nightmare passage on handicap/turf debut at York (7f, good to firm) in May; returns from 166 days off having been gelded; worth a second look. |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: 1 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (9) |
17th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Prescott colt whose 7f AW novice form features a win (debut) and good fourth; paid for kicking clear too soon last time; had wind surgery since; bred to stay this new trip and remains open to further progress. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
27th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Won on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in March and fourth under a penalty in blanket finish there (7f) in April; that latest race looked a hotter contest than this and he's a leading contender. |
11/10 |
|
4th 3 (3) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
9/2 |
50/1
Form: 5
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (6) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Finished fifth in two 7f AW runs last month, showing much better form on the second occasion; remains capable of better but such progress may coincide with a move into minor handicaps. |
9/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Finished fifth in two 7f AW runs last month, showing much better form on the second occasion; remains capable of better but such progress may coincide with a move into minor handicaps. |
9/1 |
|
5th 8 (8) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (5) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
|
6th 5 (5) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 33-
Last run: 237 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 8 (2) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Shaped well when placed in a pair of 1m2f Salisbury handicaps last summer; off eight months but this low-mileage son of New Approach should have more to offer in 2026, especially over 1m4f; interesting. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 (3) |
14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Didn't look that well treated for his handicap debut over C&D 19 days ago (went off 9-2) and was no match for the winner in a six-runner race; down only 1lb. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 54-
Last run: 122 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Fair Flat racer who won easily over hurdles at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in April, his second handicap; well beaten in valuable Fakenham contest since but back in calmer waters and on a more conventional track here; remains of interest, albeit the forecast rain may not be in his favour. |
6/1 |
|
9th 12 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Fair Flat racer who got off the mark over hurdles with easy success at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month, his second handicap; hiked up 15lb for that but still can't be opposed with much confidence here. |
5/1 |
40/1
Form: 0-3
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 (3) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Very consistent in turf handicaps at up to 1m4f, winning once and runner-up on four other occasions; offered enough to think he's still in form when 2l fourth of six at Newmarket (1m2f) three weeks ago; showed promise on AW at start of his career; ought to be on the premises again. |
7/2 |
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4th 3 (6) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent 3yo who ran well again in defeat when tried over 1m4f at Thirsk last week; won't mind returning to 1m2f but he's clearly handicapped about right. |
4/1 |
|
4 (7) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 8y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Runner-up twice over 1m2f since winning maiden handicap over that trip at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; drops in grade here and has been shaping as though well worth a crack at 1m4f; headgear switched; good chance. |
13/8 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 9 (10) |
30th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who ran his best race so far when sixth of 14 in classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) this month; that was encouraging but he was tailed off at Windsor next time and has something to prove again after that; cheekpieces added. |
12/1 |
|
15 (12) |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Ran his best race to date when sixth of 13 in a similar contest at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 13 days ago; should improve and holds claims. |
6/1 |
|
16 (16) |
3rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Struggled in three starts (7f/1m) in novice/maiden company; pedigree doesn't suggest he wants this step up in distance and he has the widest stall, but this isn't a strong race and the market should be informative. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 6
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (11) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Has offered little in her six outings, last of five in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; others are much preferred. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
10th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Hasn't beaten many in five starts over 5f-7f on turf/Tapeta; look elsewhere. |
25/1 |
|
14 (12) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Unexposed 3yo but she's not shown much so far and was beaten 17l on recent handicap debut at Ayr (7f, soft); has some speed in her pedigree but she needs a transformation on this drop to 5f. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (7) |
26th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
First-time cheekpieces did the trick in a Yarmouth classified in July and it was a solid effort when second of four in a handicap there (also 11.5f, good) three weeks ago; earlier AW form may be a red herring and he's respected again. |
4/1 |
|
4 (1) |
3rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 104y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
The first-time cheekpieces (retained) did the trick when off the mark over C&D (good) 18 days ago; that was a classified contest but the RPR he posted suggests this mark should be very manageable. |
2/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £49.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £50.30 |
| Trifecta | £168.90 |
Selections
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