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Standard To SlowThorley Taverns Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.20
- Place: £1.50
Form: 32- BF
Last run: 152 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 2 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Pretty lightly raced for his age, particularly in handicaps because on last four outings he contested a Listed race and three Group events; gelded after the heavy defeats on his two races in the spring this season. |
22/1 |
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12th 6 (8) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Produced peak performance over C&D, namely close second to Elmonjed in Listed event; however, faces a stiffer assignment in this higher grade and his reappearance effort (heavy defeat in Newmarket Group 3) hardly bodes well. |
33/1 |
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13th 3 (10) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Record of 0-5 on turf compared to 2-3 on AW; admittedly registered his peak RPR in this sphere when second Elmonjed in York Listed contest (6f) on penultimate appearance; however, needs an even bigger effort to go one better in this field. |
20/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 3
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 15 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win in 5f AW novice as 2yo; involved in two tight finishes at 5f (AW and good to firm) in July but the suitability of 6f on soft ground needs to be proved following a fading eighth of ten at Goodwood recently; usually visored, first-time blinkers today; yard won this last year. |
8/1 |
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8th 11 (15) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
In form over 5f last month, not disgraced when favourite for competitive event at Glorious Goodwood most recently; a possible danger provided he's as effective back at 6f. |
13/2 |
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8th 16 (2) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Novice winner who is threatening to win his first handicap having been denied narrowly this month by Naana's Sparkle and Twilight Calls; a late bump didn't help his cause last time at Newmarket and the visor (on for last three races) is working well; possibilities. |
12/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 2-
Last run: 177 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 (3) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent gelding who ran another solid race when second of eight at Southwell two weeks ago; sets the standard and looks sure to go well again. |
4/6 |
|
7 (6) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Four-race maiden; disappointing favourite kept to 7f last time but gave the impression this drop back in trip is worth exploring; major player on peak efforts. |
11/4 |
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5 (6) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Shaped well amidst evident inexperience on his Chelmsford debut last November (6f); not so good on his reappearance in May but he was gelded and underwent wind surgery soon after that; back from a break with a fine second at Kempton two weeks ago (wore this combination of accessories for the first time); obvious claims with a repeat. |
10/11 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Low-mileage 4yo; resumed from six months off with all-the-way success in eight-runner handicap over C&D in March; back from another layoff but can't be ruled out. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 (6) |
9th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Promise in maiden/novice company and he took a good step forward when winning a 7f handicap at Kempton 175 days ago (first run after a gelding operation); up 7lb but remains capable of better and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; key player. |
2/1 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 4 (4) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Placed on four of his five starts in 2026, although wasn't at his best when beaten over 9l into third in amateur rider race at Ascot (1m, good) 13 days ago; acts on soft. |
6/1 |
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3rd 5 (4) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Perhaps ill at ease on the track when a disappointing favourite at Epsom in July; reliable in the main, winning twice last summer (7f, AW; 1m, good to firm) and runner-up on two occasions back in the spring (AW); considered. |
9/1 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Reliable sort (on turf and AW) who won twice last summer and was runner-up in March/April on his last two outings; stable has struck often enough this summer for him to be given a close look despite this new track. |
9/4 |
4/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 (3) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Hung right when beaten a neck by subsequent dual Group 1 winner Almeraq at Salisbury (6f, good) in May but he hasn't built on that in two starts since, pulling too hard in a Newbury Listed contest over 7f last time; isn't the most straight forward and he'll need to settle better back down in trip with the hood back on for the first time since his debut. |
6/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
18th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Absent since well beaten in the smallest group in Royal Ascot handicap; below-par third in this race last year but is otherwise interesting on two pieces of 6f form with subsequent dual Group 1 winner Almeraq. |
5/2 |
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25th 1 (30) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Often leads; showed high-class form on good to firm ground last summer, runner-up in the Group 3 Jersey (7f) at this meeting, then involved in a tight finish for third place in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f) despite racing away from the main action for much of the way; had some excuses later but he was back on track when a close second in a 6f Listed race at Salisbury recently; can go well from rail draw. |
11/1 |
50/1
Form: 40-
Last run: 166 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 4 (3) |
14th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Turf debut and first go at 1m when beaten just over 1l in a Windsor handicap (good to firm) in June; gelded since but he's not really progressed so far and needs improvement on this step up to 1m2f; blinkers worn in last two starts are removed. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 (3) |
28th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Well held in all four runs, including on handicap debut at Chelmsford (7f; blinkers added) three weeks ago; still early days but he needs improvement now upped to 1m on turf debut. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 2 (20) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Won a 5f handicap (soft) at this meeting 12 months ago; highly tried in 2026 and has come up short but he ran a fine race back in handicap company at Ascot (5f, good to firm) seven weeks ago, keeping on strongly for second; raised 2lb but this intermediate trip ought to suit and he won't mind what the weather does; contender. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Hugely progressive as a 3yo, winning three times; highly tried this year and he has run with credit in defeat, notably his Listed third at Naas in April; 9lb higher than for his last handicap run (a 5f win at Doncaster) and could prove vulnerable. |
11/2 |
|
4th 1 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Sometimes slowly away; never dangerous in Group 2 and Group 1 races on last two starts; progressive otherwise, in handicaps prior to good efforts at Listed level; could go well, back down in grade. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 73-
Last run: 241 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 8 (2) |
10th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Two low-key runs in handicaps this summer; dropping down the weights but others look more appealing. |
16/1 |
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4th 5 (1) |
15th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Best of her three qualifying runs came when third of six at Haydock (1m, good to soft) in September; beaten around 20l when last of eight on handicap debut at Ffos Las (7.5f, good to soft) 23 days ago; dropped 3lb. |
8/1 |
|
8th 3 (2) |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Thrice-raced filly who may be capable of progress now handicapping and back up in distance with 6f AW reappearance under her belt; showed promise on turf last September; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Placed once in ten starts, when third of eight at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) three runs back; while 3l defeat at Wolverhampton last time was respectable when upped to 9.4f, and his dam won at up to 11.4f, others preferred. |
7/1 |
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5th 12 (10) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Placed once in nine starts when third of eight at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) on his penultimate outing; needs to find more for the longer trip, but his dam won at up to 11.4f so that is possible. |
12/1 |
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9 (1) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-8; one of his better efforts when third of eight here (7f) ten days ago; down another 1lb, but he still needs more in the returning cheekpieces. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Kept on to snatch fourth at Windsor (5f, good) last month but ran poorly over 6f a fortnight ago and has basically become disappointing; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
13th 9 (9) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Unplaced in last four handicaps but there was more encouragement in his fourth to Redorange (runs in the Listed race at 2.33) at Windsor 12 days ago; has raced mainly at 5f but should stay further; not without hope. |
18/1 |
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4th 11 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Has good chance on last summer's Doncaster second but he was well held in his next three runs; still lightly raced but he's been up and down so far and others are more solid. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (11) |
28th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Has shown little in four starts; tongue-tie and blinkers are now applied and needs to show more. |
25/1 |
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11th 10 (3) |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Beaten 22l and 21l on AW on her first two starts; showed a bit more, albeit well beaten, when fifth of seven here over 6f 35 days ago (good to soft); now steps up in trip for handicap debut; watch the market. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Beaten just over 20l at big prices in a Kempton novice and maiden (both 6f, AW) recently; can only be watched on his turf debut. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.08 |
| Trifecta | £22.60 |
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