15.25
Good To SoftBritish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £5400
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 (6) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Once-raced colt who brings potential; it's difficult to go wild about his 1l success at Thirsk (6f, good; 5-1 from 7-1) but a Middle Park entry confirms that he's evidently held in high regard by connections; indeed, he's described as a "proper horse" by his part-owner; interesting contender. |
9/2 |
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1st 8 (5) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
85,000euros fioal, 165,000euros yearling; dam, lightly-raced maiden (Listed-placed 7f; RPR 96), is a half-sister to winners Kingsgate Prince (6f/7f Listed) and Captain Ramius (smart 6f/7f); son of Kodi Bear holds a Gimcrack entry so must enter calculations on his first run. |
6/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 31 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 6 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Chepstow novice winner (6f, good to firm) who won a nursery at Windsor (6f, good to soft) last month; no threat for the first two when third in the Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago but that was still a good performance and he could be a contender now down in grade. |
6/1 |
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1 (3) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Narrowly justified favouritism in Windsor nursery (6f, good to soft) last time when looking well treated on his earlier second behind the subsequent Gimcrack winner; steadily progressive but this is harder. |
25/1 |
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2 (4) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Below-par favourite in French sales race (soft) last time; has progressive form on home soil, most recently second under a penalty at Thirsk (6f, good) behind the subsequent Gimcrack winner; opening mark looks workable. |
100/30 |
4/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 91
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
A fairly useful 5f juvenile winner who reappeared having been gelded with a modest effort here in May; much better a fortnight later when fifth of 12 at Thirsk (also 5f, good); stays 6f and could step forward again. |
16/1 |
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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 |
4/1
Form: 41 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 (5) |
22nd Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Made all at Thirsk (6f, good) in July on second start and fourth in warm novice there (6f, good) later that month; close third on nursery debut there (5f, good) last time and he showed promise on good to soft ground on his debut at Carlisle in May; every chance he'll be bang there. |
9/4 |
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5 (11) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Made all over 6f here on his second start and he ran into a subsequent Gimcrack (Group 2) winner when a respectable fourth here last time; those last two runs were under positive tactics and he looks interesting back at 5f on nursery debut. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 5
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (2) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Posted an improved effort when runner-up at Ripon (1m, good) last month and went one better at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm; made all) two weeks ago, form that has since been franked by the second; cheekpieces now go on and he should give it a good go from the front. |
13/8 |
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1st 2 (6) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Placed in three of his four handicap runs this year, the latest when second at Ripon (1m, good) two weeks ago; major player in a race lacking depth. |
11/8 |
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2nd 1 (3) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Maiden; placed in handicaps at Carlisle (1m, soft; winner and third have won since) and Leicester (7f, good to firm) in May; not so good last time (1m1f, soft); chance. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 3
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 8 (18) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 4lb |
Cost 100,000euros as a yearling but modest form in Britain for Adrian Nicholls; off eight months. |
16/1 |
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10 (9) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Beaten around 14l when third of ten behind an easy winner at Haydock (6f, good) on debut but she hasn't built on that in two starts since; tailed off at Ayr (7f, good) 24 days ago and now makes her AW/handicap debut with blinkers applied. |
20/1 |
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7th 4 (4) |
11th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Beaten 14l when third on Haydock debut (6f, good) last month and was a well-held sixth at Thirsk three weeks later; now goes up in trip but this looks another tough assignment and she'll be more interesting when switched to nurseries. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 44
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 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 (13) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Two promising 5f runs to begin his career (trained by Adrian Keatley as a 2yo) but he didn't get home over 6f when last seen; gelded and sporting a hood on this seasonal/stable/handicap debut; opening mark not an obvious gift though. |
16/1 |
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7th 5 (9) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Son of Blue Point took a step forward when fourth of eight in 5f Nottingham novice last month; he can do better still with tongue tie added so needs considering. |
16/1 |
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2 (5) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
14-1 for his Hamilton debut a fortnight ago (5f, good), a race where he made some late headway into fourth behind some promising rivals; likely he's capable of a fair bit better. |
6/1 |
7/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Progressive in maiden/novice events, going close at Carlisle (6f) in August; weakened quickly in a Doncaster sales race with cheekpieces added (retained) last time but that was a tough ask and he should make more of an impact with his sights lowered again. |
3/1 |
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19th 14 (4) |
11th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Heading in the right direction, close second at Carlisle (6f, good) most recently; chance of going one better at this level depends on whether first-time headgear prompts significant further progress. |
25/1 |
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2 (8) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
155,000euros yearling; made a low-key start at Thirsk in July but he showed clear promise with his fourth of 15 there (6f, good to firm) last month; was well backed into 11-4 for that race and he's open to more progress on this drop in trip; in the mix. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 9 (8) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Improved effort at Catterick on handicap debut but failed to beat at rival at Newcastle (again over 6f) since; first-time headgear needs to prompt a big rebound. |
16/1 |
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9th 6 (9) |
26th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Improved on her novice/maiden form when second of nine in a Catterick nursery (6f, good) 17 days ago; that wasn't a strong race but neither is this so she can't be discounted. |
9/2 |
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8 (5) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Soundly beaten all three starts, posting an RPR of 39 when sixth of nine at Ripon (6f maiden, good; 66-1) a fortnight ago; significant improvement required on handicap debut; better to look elsewhere. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 7426
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (3) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Failed to progress as a 2yo and was well held in sprint handicaps on the AW and turf for previous yard; however, he shaped nicely on his debut for this one when third at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in June so now he's of more interest again. |
7/1 |
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3rd 5 (2) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Maiden who regressed during a busy first season; well beaten in his two runs this year and has left Brian Ellison since; his mark continues to fall but best watched on stable debut. |
20/1 |
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11th 11 (11) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Maiden who regressed during a busy first season, latterly in headgear; made the early running before dropping away on his turf comeback and others have stronger claims. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (9) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Clear second at Redcar (7f, good) last month, despite racing too freely in first-time cheekpieces (now removed), and has now performed well on all three starts for new stable this year; still unexposed over 1m; respected. |
7/2 |
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2nd 1 (2) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Only beaten half a length on stable debut over C&D (good) last month on his return from 192 days off and not disgraced when fifth of 13 in a slightly better race at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) on Monday; interesting back here with cheekpieces given a go. |
9/2 |
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5th 12 (1) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-Nigel Tinkler; close second to a former stable companion at Redcar on stable/seasonal debut (7f, good); that form hasn't worked out particularly well but should improve for the race; well drawn but stamina to prove. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 9
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (5) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Finished third on his first three AW starts (including twice over C&D) but not so good over 6f since; a step back up in trip needs to spark a revival. |
10/1 |
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7th 8 (2) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Finished third on his first three AW starts (7f-1m), including on his stable debut in January, but he was behind Ganthorpe at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 12 days ago; blinkers now replace the visor. |
12/1 |
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8th 5 (1) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Finished third on his first three AW starts (7f-1m); weakened late on having forced a strong pace at Newcastle 17 days ago when back to 6f; can do better here but others may have greater potential. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.61 |
| Trifecta | £87.50 |
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