16.55
Good To FirmFrank Whittle Partnership ebfstallions.com Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1
Form: 1
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2 (5) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't gone on as might have been expected after a comfortable Thirsk debut success in the spring but he did take a step back in the right direction after a gelding operation when making late headway for third in 5f Chester nursery (good to soft) six weeks ago, shaping as if this return to 6f may suit. |
6/1 |
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3rd 2 (5) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
All runs on good to firm; highest RPR was his debut win at Thirsk (5f); down the field in the Windsor Castle before finishing only fifth of seven on nursery debut at Haydock (5f); now on a recovery mission but has been gelded. |
12/1 |
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1 (1) |
10th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Came up well short in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f) last time; has otherwise shown promise with comfortable win at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) and placed effort at York (6f); interesting back down in grade. |
4/1 |
11/8
Form: 1
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 1 (1) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned only on good/firmer; progressive 2yo campaign featured 6f wins at Newbury (Listed) and Newmarket (Group 1 Middle Park Stakes); may be back in top form with Ascot reappearance (Group 3) under his belt; major player, despite conceding weight all round. |
9/2 |
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5th 1 (3) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
On the up when last seen, rounding off his 2yo campaign with a comfortable come-from-behind win in the Middle Park in September (6f, good to firm); may confirm his superiority over Brussels and Coppull despite the weights turnaround and he is not fully exposed just yet. |
11/8 |
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9 (8) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Cost 1,000,000 guineas as a yearling and has developed into a smart colt, with ready Listed win at Newbury flanked by good efforts at Royal Ascot and Deauville, close third in the Prix Morny (6f, good) last time; top on ratings and aptly bred, being half-brother to a Middle Park winner. |
Evs |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 3 (7) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Successful 2yo debut and later close up in a 6f York handicap (good to firm) last August; best effort since when beaten about 1l at Newmarket in April but the step up to 7f back at York last time wasn't a particular positive, even though he ran perfectly well in fifth of 14; major contender back at 6f on drying ground. |
5/1 |
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5th 4 (7) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Made a winning debut in 6f novice event at this meeting last year; has become quite exposed kept to sprinting since but this combination of new trip and return to the Dante festival may have a positive effect. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Came to hand early last year, winning a York novice on debut before finishing second in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown; only sixth in the C&D handicap won by Sovereign Spell 16 days ago and he needs that run to have brought him on significantly. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 3 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
No threat to winner but made good headway from the rear to finish second at Haydock (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month; eased in grade here and looks well worth another crack at 7f; good chance. |
9/2 |
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2nd 11 (10) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
More encouraging signs with his staying-on fourth of 13 at Newcastle (6f) 12 days ago; dropped 2lb for his troubles and now has headgear added for the first time; could have a bigger effort lurking. |
11/1 |
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4th 9 (6) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Two handicap runs have resulted in heavy defeats, the latest at Pontefract last week (had excuses); not solid but his best run did come at this track (7f). |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11 (6) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Has shown ability but remains winless after seven attempts and it would be a shock if his first win is registered in this warm contest. |
66/1 |
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5th 1 (6) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Creditable second over C&D (good) in May but not in the same form again since, including when beaten in plating company two starts ago, and needs to up his game; refitted cheekpieces the headgear of choice today. |
7/1 |
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3 (3) |
20th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Second of eight at Chester (6f) in May but he's been below his best in two starts since being gelded, including in a seller at Musselburgh (7f; first-time cheekpieces) 12 days ago; blinkers now tried on his first attempt over 1m. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 2 (3) |
17th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Upped 2f for his nursery debut at Kempton last month (1m) and made all to record a wide-margin success; beaten favourite at Chelmsford ten days later and now has a 3lb higher mark to deal with; not fully exposed at the trip though and returning to turf shouldn't be an issue. |
5/1 |
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2nd 4 (2) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Failed to threaten in three 6f races on turf but proved a very different proposition when switched to the AW for nursery debut at Kempton where he made all for an easy success (1m); 5lb well in even with a penalty and he did cost 115,000gns as a yearling. |
4/6 |
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1 (1) |
11th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not really threatened in three starts over 6f on turf, but is bred to be better than that and this trip is more in line with his pedigree; market support would be significant on nursery debut. |
5/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 3 (3) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
A fairly useful 5f juvenile winner; gelded/off eight months and shaped as if the run was needed when 13th in 5f York handicap 16 days ago; no surprise to see him play a prominent role here. |
12/1 |
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13th 6 (1) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Ran five times last year, winning a novice at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last June and showing good pace when fourth of 15 on nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, good) when last seen in September; gelded since; the drop back to 5f could be a positive on his reappearance and he's a possible player. |
10/1 |
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3 (3) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Came up short in Listed grade last time; progressive novice form otherwise and is interesting on his third at Thirsk (6f) behind subsequent winners, including of the Gimcrack. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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5th 2 (1) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won a Lingfield maiden (6f, Polytrack) on his third start but was unable to get involved on his handicap debut at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) since; drops 1lb but on that evidence is not on an obviously lenient mark. |
4/1 |
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3 (8) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Signs of ability first two starts but appeared to take a step forward for being gelded, clinging on by a fast-diminishing margin at Lingfield (6f maiden; 11-8 favourite) latest; that form has received a boost but this opening mark isn't a gimme and this stiff track also provides a sterner test. |
7/2 |
11/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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6th 9 (10) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Amo Racing colt who is a 280,000gns breeze-up purchase; promising second at York (6f) where he was in front for most of the final furlong; winner has since performed creditably at Listed level; leading player. |
5/2 |
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6th 9 (10) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Amo Racing colt who is a 280,000gns breeze-up purchase; promising second at York (6f) where he was in front for most of the final furlong; winner has since performed creditably at Listed level; leading player. |
5/2 |
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2nd 9 (6) |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
80,000euros yearling, 280,000gns 2yo breeze-ups last month; by Starspangledbanner; first foal; dam placed 1m2f-1m4f (RPR 78), half-sister to two winners; worth a second look on debut in view of his purchase price. |
11/1 |
3/1
Form: 4
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 4 (6) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Went close in French Group 2 in July and picked up Deauville Group 3 (also 6f, first-time blinkers) the following month; gelded prior to his reappearance and did enough to show he'd trained on when third of four, beaten 3l, on AW debut at Kempton (1m) in February; wore cheekpieces that day and now drops back to sprinting in returning blinkers; firmly in the picture. |
4/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Well placed by connections to land French Group 3 in August, which earned him a triple-figure BHA rating; gelded after managing sixth in valuable sales race at Doncaster's St Leger meeting; yet to go beyond 6.5f but this is unlikely to be a true test and his dam ran over 1m/1m2f; AW debut; cheekpieces return to replace blinkers; trainer took this in 2023 with one who had won in France. |
5/1 |
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1 (22) |
11th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Below-par favourite in the York sales race won by Song Of The Clyde but steadily progressive otherwise and bagged Group 3 honours at Deauville (6f, good) earlier in August; major player provided he rebounds. |
9/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11th 11 (3) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Moderate form in five starts for Nigel Tinkler, finishing around 4l behind Espona Bay when last of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in January; blinkers added on stable debut and a transformation is required. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £78.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £68.60 |
| Trifecta | £337.80 |
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