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Good To FirmKaren Batty Spirit EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4860
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.10
Form: 24
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 (8) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won a Thirsk maiden (5f, good to firm) last August on his third start but things haven't gone to plan subsequently, including when he was beaten 18l on his comeback in June after wind surgery; rested since and a leap of faith is required at present. |
20/1 |
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12th 4 (10) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
A good start to his career included a Thirsk maiden (5f, good to firm) win in August but his form tailed off (mitigating circumstances) subsequently and he was never a factor when beating one home on his return at Thirsk in April; off since. |
20/1 |
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13th 7 (14) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Made all when beating The Lost Sock by a head over C&D last August; came up short in stronger races twice afterwards but there were mitigating factors; one of three runners for Kevin Ryan. |
14/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.20
Form: 3
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a 5f maiden at Catterick last August but he's 0-6 in handicaps this year and has generally underperformed; second in first-time headgear off this reduced mark at Kempton (6f, AW) on latest outing but markedly better is needed, even in this small field. |
5/1 |
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2nd 4 (8) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a 5f maiden at Catterick last summer but he's been expensive to follow in handicaps this year; now 9lb lower than for his opening mark but he's been well held in last three runs and needs blinkers to make a difference. |
10/1 |
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6th 7 (8) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won a 5f maiden at Catterick last summer; expensive to follow in handicaps this year and the step back up to 6f isn't enough to tempt. |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 432
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 18 (17) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Listed runner-up here last October and he's well treated on that form but he's been a long way below that level on his six outings this season (three of them here); a major turnaround is necessary. |
66/1 |
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7th 6 (7) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
2yo Listed runner-up last October; fourth of seven on stable debut at Chester (6f, good) nine days ago, which was a step back in the right direction, but he needs another today if he's to pose a serious threat. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: 59 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 (3) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Back-to-back C&D wins in December and up against it from where he was when a close fifth back here in February; perhaps didn't take a liking to Southwell when below par there last time and could still be on the upgrade. |
6/1 |
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7th 6 (6) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Dual Lingfield winner (6f, Polytrack) in December, but finished behind a couple of these when fifth of 12 there a fortnight ago; was up against it in attempting to come from so far back, though, so it wouldn't be a surprise were he to fare better; |
5/1 |
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5th 4 (9) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Returned from a gelding operation to win back-to-back C&D nurseries in December; came up just short in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle six weeks ago but it was another step forward in form terms; return to Lingfield should help and Ashley Lewis takes off a useful 5lb; good chance. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 74
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
In fine form since joining George Boughey, gaining a third AW win of 2026 at Lingfield (6f) in April; posted another good effort with third of 11 (a place behind Marcellinus) over C&D 12 days ago; must enter calculations. |
5/1 |
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3rd 1 (12) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Progress on AW this year features three wins; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, only midfield at Hamilton; bit to prove. |
12/1 |
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7th 4 (14) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Enjoyed an excellent winter on the AW, scoring three times at 6f, and comes here on the back of a good third of ten in 6f Lingfield handicap 19 days ago when not enjoying the smoothest of passages; can play a prominent role again back on turf. |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: 34
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (11) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Overcame traffic issues in Newcastle nursery (6f, AW) last time, opening his account at the fifth attempt and looking value for more than the winning margin; enters calculations. |
12/1 |
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1st 1 (4) |
29th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Best run was when fourth in a 5f novice here in June; beaten less than 4l when 11th of 19 in a York nursery last week (6f, good to firm; not get best of runs); interesting back on the AW but can pull hard so this small field a concern. |
3/1 |
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11th 19 (10) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Reached the frame on the first two of his qualifying runs over 5f; steps up to 6f for the first time now handicapping from a mark which doesn't allow much obvious room for manoeuvre. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 13 (2) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Up-and-down form since her Ripon win (6f, good to soft) in April; back to that winning mark now but easy enough to have reservations about. |
25/1 |
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7th 5 (9) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has been rather disappointing since winning off 1lb lower at Ripon in April (6f, good to soft), including in cheekpieces two runs ago (last of 13 at York); effective at 5f; easier ground suits. |
12/1 |
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6th 3 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins have been at Ripon over 6f, the most recent on good to soft in April; reported to have bled from the nose when failing to beat a rival at York (5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) last month and needs to bounce back. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 50
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 8 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins came on the AW last autumn; 1lb lower than for the latest, but he has beaten just one rival in four starts on turf; blinkers removed after one use and are replaced by cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
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6th 2 (12) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner, who was beaten by a short-head on only other visit (6f) to Newcastle; won off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f) last October, but his last two efforts were low key - last of nine at Goodwood latest; first-time headgear needs to have a reviving effect. |
10/1 |
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9th 5 (7) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
The winner of two 7f handicaps on the AW and has shown he can threaten off this mark; last run was disappointing but could bounce back, and no doubt a better horse now than when last seen on turf. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.77 |
| Trifecta | £19.00 |
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