16.15
Good To FirmPlay At The Races Stableduel Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 6f 2y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 41- D
Last run: 175 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 1 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Went close over C&D (good) last September on final run for Tom Clover and now 3lb lower; David O'Meara should find the key to him at some point but he's been below his best on his first three runs for the yard. |
5/1 |
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5th 2 (2) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Not at his best in two runs for David O'Meara but on good to soft ground; possible this return to a faster surface will help and he's undoubtedly well handicapped if it does; waters muddied slightly by the stable also having Veblen Good in the race. |
4/1 |
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13th 1 (15) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ended 2025 with a good second at Newmarket (6f, good), after which he changed hands for 50,000gns; only eighth (of 19) on his stable debut at Doncaster 18 days ago but he wasn't well drawn as things panned out and he ran as though the run would bring him on; remains a sprinter of interest. |
9/2 |
5/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 31- D
Last run: 196 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 (2) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Reliable sort who's found some improvement in recent starts, on last two occasions taking second at Ascot (7f, soft) and winning well in a handicap at Haydock (1m, good to soft); first crack at 1m suited him very well last time but another step forward is required. |
8/1 |
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4th 6 (2) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Reliable sort who's found some improvement in recent starts, on last two occasions taking second at Ascot (7f, soft) and winning well in a handicap at Haydock (1m, good to soft); first crack at 1m suited him very well last time but another step forward is required. |
8/1 |
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1st 7 (3) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Soft-ground novice win last autumn; has a touch of seconditis over 6f/7f this term but he's built up a solid record and 1m looks worth a go; might be one who needs his mind making up and De Sousa taking the reins for the first time could also be a positive. |
9/2 |
16/1
- Place: £6.50
Form: 1- D
Last run: 296 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (13) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
His two wins came on good to soft ground over 6f, including here off this mark last June; entitled to have needed his recent comeback from nine months off, when leading for a long way, and he's low mileage compared to most of these; first run over 5f. |
10/1 |
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4th 3 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Disappointed at Ayr when last seen 282 days ago; he had looked promising beforehand though and still has potential; can go well fresh but he is held by Sixtygeesbaby on their Doncaster run 12 months ago. |
6/1 |
11/4
Form: 1-
Last run: 185 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (11) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Very lightly raced, ex-Godolphin 4yo; won on stable debut at Haydock (5f, good) last September and followed up later that month (5f, soft); reappeared with close third to Air Force One at Beverley (5f, good to soft) four weeks ago and this unexposed sort could still have plenty more to offer. |
9/2 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Purchased for 60,000gns from Charlie Appleby last July and looked very useful when landing 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) for Ed Bethell in the autumn; only had five career starts so it'll be a surprise if there isn't more to come this year; leading claims with the stable among the winners. |
9/4 |
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1st 2 (3) |
29th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Just the four runs, winning a useful Yarmouth maiden (5f, soft) on sole 2yo start and looking suited by the return to this trip when a ready winner against the older sprinters at Haydock (good) on recent yard debut; up 7lb but he's promising and unexposed. |
4/1 |
14/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (2) |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
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5th 9 (2) |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 1 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 6 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Has improved his rating almost every time, on last two outings taking second in strong 1m handicaps at Newcastle (AW) and Thirsk (good to firm); came from almost last when closing to half a length in 13-runner race last time and looks well capable of a prominent finish here despite 2lb rise. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (11) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
7f course winner on good to firm last summer and has done little but progress since, winning over 1m at Southwell on New Year's Day; excellent second of 14 at Newcastle (1m again) since, with reopposing Flight Plan and Apiarist in behind; should continue the good work back on turf; top of the list. |
9/2 |
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2nd 5 (13) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
The winner of four of his eight starts and he had a bit to spare when rewarding odds-on favourite backers at Southwell on New Year's Day; unlikely this mark will prove beyond him in time; solid candidate. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 1- D
Last run: 169 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 8 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who is a three-time winner; gelded prior to second-place finishes over 6f at Newbury (beaten a head by Mirabeau) and Newmarket (behind a handicap snip) this term; solid claims. |
11/2 |
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2nd 9 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Unexposed 4yo; hugely encouraging seasonal return at Newbury (6f, good; gelded during his absence) a fortnight ago, missing a beat at the start but moving through to lead inside the final furlong before being picked off close home; 2lb well in and this flashy grey appeals as the type to win a major sprint handicap this year; solid contender. |
5/1 |
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2nd 4 (1) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Managed only a midfield finish in the Portland Handicap (5.6f, good) when last seen in September but he was favourite for that prestigious event having won well at Newmarket on penultimate start; still has potential after just six starts, three of which have resulted in 6f wins; looks the type to be contesting major sprint handicaps this summer but stall 1 is a slight query on his return (best pace looks middle to high); gelded since last seen. |
6/1 |
15/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (8) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Showed something to build on when eighth of 13 in a competitive 6f novice at Doncaster four weeks ago; tongue tie now added; bred to do much better. |
6/1 |
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6 (8) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Showed something to build on when eighth of 13 in a competitive 6f novice at Doncaster four weeks ago; tongue tie now added; bred to do much better. |
6/1 |
|
8th 11 (5) |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 4 (5) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Record of 2-3 on AW; 0-9 on turf but finished first in her group at Goodwood (5f, good) on seasonal debut and looks a possible danger provided this race pans out better. |
8/1 |
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5th 6 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two 5f wins on AW last year but she's been absent since a disappointing run at Southwell (tenth of 12) in September; has bit to prove on her return and this is competitive back on turf. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
18th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Slowly away before making late headway when fourth of ten at Catterick (5f, good; 11-1) last week; the return to 6f should suit, and this apparent late developer (unraced for Roger Varian) could yet have more to offer; soon eligible for a handicap mark. |
16/1 |
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2 (5) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
50-1, never-dangerous tenth of 13 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on his debut in April; drops in trip and this son of Night Of Thunder could still do better in the longer term. |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: 4
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (11) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
0-10, but made a promising return from 181 days off when second of seven at Nottingham (6f, good) last month; each-way claims if as effective on AW debut. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Nine-race maiden in his first season last year, best form when making the frame twice over 6f; having been absent for six months, the market signals may offer further guidance. |
8/1 |
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6 (6) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
3yo maiden who has frame possibilities on bits of form; chance of winning depends on how well he responds to cheekpieces (replacing the visor worn last time). |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 7-9
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (6) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Three turf wins at about 1m on soft in 2025 but she had a quiet end to the year and was tailed off on her reappearance at Pontefract; has plenty to prove after that. |
25/1 |
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9th 2 (9) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive in handicaps until form dipped sharply in last two appearances; chance of a revival weakens if the ground isn't soft (gained all three wins on that surface). |
16/1 |
|
9 (9) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Made it 3-4 in handicaps with a narrow verdict at Epsom (8.5f, soft) and was drawn wide when never counting at Beverley; in the mix. |
9/1 |
100/1
Form: 7
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Six-race maiden who appeared to improve on his turf efforts when beaten less than 2l into sixth of ten over C&D (first-time cheekpieces; 50-1) in September, but it remains to be seen how reliable the form is. |
12/1 |
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8 (4) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Has beaten at total one rival in his five turf starts; combination of first-time headgear and new surface needs to prompt major improvement. |
25/1 |
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12 (9) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Has beaten only one rival home in his four starts, including on handicap debut at Ripon (1m, soft) 11 days ago; drops back to 6f. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.25 |
| Trifecta | £319.40 |
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