18.25
GoodSporting Times Sri Lanka EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5400
- 0m 7f 3y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Evs
Form: 427
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (7) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Barely needed to improve to justify odds-on favouritism in a 7f novice at Epsom three weeks ago (good to soft); makes his nursery debut in a warm race and improvement looks essential. |
16/1 |
|
1 (6) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Had Norfolk Blue behind when runner-up at Windsor before finishing midfield in a traditionally strong maiden at Newmarket's July meeting (first-time tongue-tie); did drop away quite tamely last time after racing prominently but this is much weaker. |
Evs |
|
8 (9) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Has run well over 5f and 6f, latterly at Windsor behind a good prospect who probably failed to do himself justice in the Coventry; this colt is useful, has experience and now goes in a tongue-tie; could have a role to play. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 9
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (4) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Minor form in 7f events on Kempton AW and at Epsom; seems unlikely to find the major improvement needed for first-time cheekpieces and handicaps will be a better fit shortly. |
33/1 |
|
2 (2) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
16-1 and never got involved at Kempton a month ago (7f); likely up against it here. |
20/1 |
|
1 (13) |
25th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
26,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 83), sister to winners Mr Rumbalicious (2m Flat/2m1f hurdle) and Eye For An Eye (Australian 8.5f); already gelded; drawn wide; trainer yet to strike with 2yos this year; worth noting in relation to stablemate Galileo Island. |
12/1 |
6/4
Form: 82
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Didn't progress last season and was gelded over the winter; just a fair effort in a less-competitive Yarmouth handicap on his comeback and first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood twice as a 2yo) will need to make a difference. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Second from off the pace in a novice at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) last July on second start but that stands out a mile from his other four performances; stamina on the dam's side; gelded prior to this reappearance for an in-form yard. |
12/1 |
|
3 (9) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Well down the field in valuable York nursery last month but will find this race easier and has claims if judged on his second from off the pace at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) in July; AW debut. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (10) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed on each of three starts, most recently over this C&D (fourth won next time); blinkers fitted for handicap debut but could have been better drawn. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 (2) |
20th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has shown some ability with his couple of third-place finishes at Epsom (7f); may show improvement switched to this sphere, being a brother to a triple AW winner; interesting contender. |
5/1 |
|
2 (3) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
15,000gns yearling; ran well for a long way when third of six on C&D debut (good to soft) last month, but he has plenty to find in this stronger race and could be one for further down the line. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 62
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (2) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
A fair 1m juvenile maiden for Sean Woods; beat only one for his new yard on his return in 1m Musselburgh handicap though; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
|
9th 12 (3) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Consistent rather than progressive in eight starts last year, the latest when fourth of seven on stable debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November; more will be needed back from five months off. |
16/1 |
|
5th 8 (8) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Placed four times in maiden/novice company from 7f to 1m (including on the AW) but rather disappointing when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Yarmouth last month (7f, good to soft); blinkers now tried. |
9/1 |
66/1
Form: 86
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Pulled hard then folded tamely at Beverley (1m2f) last time, failing to back up his reappearance effort (good second over 9.5f on AW); may benefit from this drop back in trip, combined with change of headgear. |
11/2 |
|
11th 11 (9) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Five-race maiden who ran well, beating all bar the market leader, at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) on seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark, provided he builds on that effort. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Well held in all four runs but he made some late headway after stumbling on his nursery debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; 9-2) last August; returns after a lengthy absence but he has some stamina in his good pedigree and needs watching in market at this new trip. |
15/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.66 |
| Trifecta | £31.60 |
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