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Good To FirmDark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
1/6
Form: 1-5 D
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 16 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Well-bred filly who impressed when beating three rivals on debut at Haydock (6f, soft) last autumn; good fifth of ten in Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on reappearance in April and possibly unsuited by quicker ground when turned over at short odds back in novice company over 6f at Leicester in July; off since and retains potential for a very much in-form stable with a good record in this race. |
8/1 |
|
1 (3) |
5th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Well-bred and expensive filly who impressed when beating three rivals on debut at Haydock (6f, soft) last autumn and was very respectable fifth of ten in Group 3 Nell Gwyn on reappearance outing at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in April; not seen again since and encounters much quicker ground here but sets a high form standard. |
1/6 |
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5th 5 (2) |
15th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Cost 440,000gns as a yearling; powered clear of three rivals at Haydock (6f, soft) in sole 2yo start, justifying favouritism; likely to be suited by 7f; fits into the could-be-anything category and looks interesting. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 30
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (3) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Made all to win a 6f novice at Leicester last summer and a return to positive tactics saw him return to form when third at Newcastle two weeks ago (6f); P J McDonald replaces a 7lb claimer; easy lead seems unlikely in this field, however. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 (4) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who has one standout performance, namely a novice win on turf last July; still needs to prove he's capable of repeating that form. |
16/1 |
|
12 (11) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Useful pedigree and left his first two runs (7f, AW/good) miles behind when easily making all in Leicester novice (6f, good to firm); the strength of that form is open to question, with the odds-on favourite below par in second, but this 3yo may still have been let in lightly on handicap debut. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 (13) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Unplaced in four starts over 5f-1m; blinkers now given a go, but still not sure what his ideal trip is. |
12/1 |
|
6 (1) |
7th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Thrice-raced colt who made late headway for fourth-place finish over 5f at Southwell most recently; may take another step forward upped in trip on handicap debut. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Beaten 37l and 14l in two runs over 6f, the latest here; no appeal for now. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 (10) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Well beaten all three novice runs (6f-7f); latest offers hope that this initial handicap mark is a fair one; could now begin to show more; interesting. |
6/1 |
|
5 (11) |
27th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Similar efforts over 6f on turf, beaten 10l both times; new scenario needs to prompt major improvement. |
25/1 |
|
5 (6) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
The first foal of a Group 3 winner but didn't achieve much when 10l fourth on 6f Leicester debut (good to firm) four weeks ago; significant improvement needed. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (9) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Scrambled home in a 7f maiden at Wolverhampton in August (RPR 81); unplaced in two 7f handicaps at Kempton since; steps up to 1m with a revival needed. |
20/1 |
|
11 (1) |
24th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Big improver from very low base in novice/maiden company, culminating in narrow Wolverhampton win (7f); ran to similar level when sent off 16-1 (was a big drifter) for handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago, finishing fourth of seven; could put the pace to the race from stall 1. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
0-6 but better the last twice, finishing third of 12 here (8.6f) and second of nine at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) eight days ago; shortlisted from the same mark with cheekpieces added. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 (6) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Sent off favourite for a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f) three weeks ago and showed improved form in third, a run that can be upgraded as he was caught wide and did best of the prominent racers; runs off the same mark and now has a tongue-tie added; obvious claims. |
11/4 |
|
7 (6) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Sent off favourite for a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f) three weeks ago and showed improved form in third, a run that can be upgraded as he was caught wide and did best of the prominent racers; runs off the same mark and now has a tongue-tie added; obvious claims. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 6-5
Last run: 159 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (9) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Often compromised her chances last year by starting slowly and/or pulling hard; solid turf comeback, when a clear second off a 2lb lower mark, gave something to build on. |
8/1 |
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2nd 3 (10) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Creditable third in a Leicester handicap (7f, good to soft) in September but she's not gone on from that and was laboured at Chelmsford in her final run last year; record is now 0-9 and she needs a major revival after a break; hood reapplied. |
12/1 |
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8th 3 (4) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Placed for the first time when third of ten at Leicester in September (7f, good to soft); no progress stepped up to a mile at Yarmouth three weeks ago; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.65 |
| Trifecta | £300.10 |