18.38
Good To SoftIre-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Qualifier) (GBB/IRE Incentive)
- Prize money: £12885
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1 D
Last run: 34 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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1st 1 (6) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Did well to get up close home at 16-1 on last month's debut at Haydock (7f, good), having had to wait for a gap; he could have lots more to offer and is very much respected under a penalty. |
4/1 |
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1st 5 (3) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
February foal; 10,500gns 2yo; sixth foal; half-brother to Qatari 7f/9.5f winner Rayyan Bu Thaila; dam Listed-placed 1m AW winner (RPR 91), sister to winners Lily Hart (1m6f Listed) and High Heels (Group-placed 1m); this looks a tough enough starting point and he could be one for later on. |
25/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 54
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Off the mark at the ninth attempt when winning at Carlisle (7f, good) in June; has matched that form when runner-up around 1m on good to firm off this mark on both starts since; likely to be on the premises again. |
6/1 |
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2nd 4 (7) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark at the ninth attempt when winning at Carlisle (7f, good) last month and ran another good race when bumping into an improver at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) 25 days ago; considered off the same mark. |
4/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17th 19 (19) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
He has not looked back since dropping to 6f in May, winning three times including an impressive success at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; two solid C&D runs on his record too but a 6lb rise since Ascot, allied to slower ground, could find him out; the only 3yo in the field and that age group have won the last two renewals. |
15/2 |
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1st 4 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Thriving since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and then performing with great credit in hot sprint handicaps on his last three starts; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be bang there once again. |
7/2 |
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5th 11 (11) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
His form has taken off since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and posting fine efforts in defeat over C&D and at Newmarket since; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the shake up again. |
6/1 |
11/1
Form: 9
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 (6) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Expensive to follow since handicapping and is back on the Flat after one try over hurdles late last month (well held); having his first crack at beyond 1m2f and has stamina to prove (dam was best at around 1m). |
10/1 |
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4th 8 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Nine-race Flat maiden but was placed and had a similar level of form in that sphere to Salkadan; could go well on hurdling debut and Sean Bowen is 7-14 for the yard. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 (2) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Neck ahead of Fille Imbassee on identical terms when third over C&D last month (good to firm); appeal undiminished by Ffos Las blowout since, when not taking to soft ground; 2lb badly in. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 29 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Maiden who ran well in all three handicaps at 7f and 1m, making most when runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good) in September; this looks a tough race in which to get off the mark; yard also runs Mr Seagull. |
14/1 |
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14 (12) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
0-6 but has run well in all three nurseries, including over C&D and when second to Big Song at Newmarket latest (1m, good; beaten about 3l); he's 4lb better off with Big Song today and could be the better suited of the pair by this return to 7f; blinkers replace cheekpieces; might not be far away. |
16/1 |
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6 (2) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
0-5 but positive performances in this visor in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good to soft), most recently keeping on for second at Doncaster (albeit no match for the winner); 1m is worth a go; might not be far away. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ten-race maiden; didn't run badly when fifth of seven at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) two starts back but he was well held at Ripon 19 days ago; dropped another 2lb and not dismissed at this level. |
9/2 |
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6th 6 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Didn't run badly at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago when fifth of seven in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, he probably needs more help from the handicapper before he posts his first win. |
9/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Tried a few trips this year and hasn't looked well handicapped at any of them; continues to drop in the weights and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 11 (7) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Low-mileage 3yo whose latest effort is likely best forgiven (eased; bled from nose); scored over C&D (soft) the time before and remains open to further progress. |
10/1 |
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12th 13 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Had wind and gelding operations before reappearance; 6-4 co-favourite for a seven-runner handicap at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) six weeks ago on second run back and improved to win from the front, asserting in clearcut fashion; up 6lb and needs another step forward but that may well be possible. |
5/1 |
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1st 1 (8) |
12th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Showed ability in all four starts as a 2yo over 7f-8.6f on turf/AW and, after having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, he looked in need of his Haydock reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; looks to have a bigger performance in him. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 10 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Has a good pedigree but struggled in three novice events, most recently when tailed off on Wetherby reappearance in June; still early days but he needs a transformation on his handicap debut. |
20/1 |
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9th 6 (7) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Needs to improve on his two runs in 7f/1m novices last season when sent off at 50-1 and 20-1. |
25/1 |
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7th 11 (7) |
29th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
50-1, hinted at ability when eighth of 16 on 7f York debut five weeks ago but not enough to suggest he's likely to strike here. |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 (5) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Took a step forward from his debut when ninth of 16 in 7f York novice in July; may do better still now his stamina is drawn out more. |
25/1 |
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9th 8 (17) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Nibbled at in the betting but always behind at 20-1 on debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in May; a transformation is needed now up to 7f. |
66/1 |
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12th 2 (3) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
5,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 11.4f winner (RPR 68) from useful family; already gelded and this Zoustar newcomer may be best watched. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 7
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Unplaced all seven Flat starts but not without showing some ability; should be okay stamina-wise over hurdles; worth a glance in the betting. |
14/1 |
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8th 8 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 218y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Yet to be placed after six starts but made satisfactory seasonal debut over 1m2f last month and could quite plausibly be seen to better effect over this longer trip; well worth keeping an eye on in the betting. |
10/1 |
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5th 6 (5) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Failed to better modest form in five outings as a juvenile, including a couple of handicaps; a watching brief is the percentage call after ten months off. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 6
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (3) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Displayed some promise before weakening on first two starts, latterly in quite valuable 7f York novice last month, but is not the most obvious answer here. |
33/1 |
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11th 18 (9) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Has an attractive pedigree and she was prominent for a long way on last month's debut at Newcastle (7f, AW), but was soundly beaten at 16-1 and others have far more substance to their claims. |
25/1 |
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9 (9) |
26th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
13,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Palace Pier half-sister to four winners notably Sea King (1m2f-1m5f including AW/Australian Group 3); dam 7f 2yo/1m6f Listed winner; check the betting but she may need this debut run. |
16/1 |
20/1
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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7th 6 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Moderate form in four starts and beaten 14l on handicap debut at Ripon (1m2f, good) latest; drops 2lb; much more needed but longer trip should suit. |
9/1 |
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6th 6 (6) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Masar filly who was well held in three 2yo runs at around 7f but this is more realistic and she's a possible improver upped in trip on handicap debut; needs watching in market back from 226 days off. |
7/1 |
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5 (4) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Down the field in two starts, latest at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 31 days ago, and looks one to be of more interest in handicaps. |
33/1 |
11/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (6) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Bounced back to form to double his tally in 1m Southwell handicap last month; needs to reproduce it now off a 4lb higher mark. |
100/30 |
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1st 6 (7) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won off this mark at Leicester (7f, soft) last October and was subsequently gelded; well beaten in three starts this year and on his only previous try on the AW; others preferred. |
9/1 |
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7th 12 (7) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Clear best form when winning at Leicester (7f) on final 2yo start and sole attempt on ground softer than good; only interesting if such conditions materialise. |
12/1 |
33/1
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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7th 6 (2) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Close third in a Redcar nursery (1m, good to soft) in September but that is his standout effort from six runs and was beaten 17l at Bath last time; hood is now added and others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
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6 (2) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Close third in a Redcar nursery (1m, good to soft) in September but that is his standout effort from six runs and was beaten 17l at Bath last time; hood is now added and others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
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9th 8 (9) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Beaten 8l or more in her first four starts but she looked a different proposition upped to 1m when a close third in Redcar nursery (good to soft) last month; was strong at the finish in that race and she's open to more progress at this trip; interesting contender. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 10 (10) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Modest form so far, and now tried in a visor; plenty to prove. |
50/1 |
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7th 9 (2) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Well held in his four juvenile runs (6f-1m) and was tailed off at 80-1 on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) last month; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a transformation back in trip. |
33/1 |
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14th 15 (13) |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Had four races as 2yo, showing easily best form when triple-figure odds over 1m at Pontefract (good to soft) and York (good) on last two starts; straight up to 1m4f (dam 1m4f winner) for this handicap/seasonal debut under 7lb claimer and he's one to keep an eye on. |
22/1 |
16/1
Form: —
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 2 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won three middle-distance AW handicaps in February and kept on best to beat four rivals on hurdling debut at Stratford in June (2m, good to firm; runner-up won there last month); ground slower than good would be new to him but he's an obvious one to consider. |
5/4 |
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1st 5 |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won three in a row on AW (1m2f/1m4f) in February and he was a creditable second when upped to 1m6f in a Redcar handicap (good to firm) last month; takes on two previous winners on this hurdling debut but he has some fair form on the Flat and he's not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
3-3 in AW handicaps but record on turf reads 009; made all on his penultimate start and could be interesting if similar tactics are employed, but his suitability to grass remains an issue. |
9/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £23.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.88 |
| Trifecta | £219.70 |
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