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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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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 |
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3 (2) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
The form of his maiden win at Thirsk last month has worked out well (5f, good to firm) and he raced away from the main action when mid-division in sales race at York (6f, good to firm) last time; however, others have more substance to their claims; below best on good to soft ground in July. |
20/1 |
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10th 15 (20) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
His debut second here in June (6f, good to firm) remains his best run on the figures but he gamely got off the mark at Thirsk (5f) last time and he's a scopey gelding who can improve. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (7) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Catterick maiden (good) winner in August who was every bit as good when third at Wolverhampton (also 5f, AW; Kolkata Knight second) in March; didn't look to be making much of an impression when the door slammed in his face at Thirsk last time but it's too soon to write him off. |
6/1 |
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10th 10 (4) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
5f win at Catterick on final 2yo start; flopped when strong favourite at Kempton on seasonal/handicap debut last month (too free over 6f); better effort when third at Wolverhampton 18 days ago (5f), having to wait for a gap to appear but keeping on when in the clear; still has some potential back on turf. |
9/2 |
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3rd 2 (2) |
31st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Got off the mark on his third attempt in a Catterick maiden (5f good) last August; gelded subsequently and raced too freely when last of eight on his AW/handicap debut at Kempton (6f; 11-8) this month; in good hands and may be worth another chance. |
4/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (3) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Sole success came in four-runner Hamilton maiden (5f, good to soft) but it was a fine effort when second at 66-1 in very valuable sales race at the Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) and bettered that form when runner-up in Listed event back here (good) in October; floundered on heavy ground next time, however, and down the field in Newmarket handicap on return; work to do even if this track brings out the best in him again. |
33/1 |
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9th 2 (14) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Had an easy task for sole win; good second in sales/Listed races at York, including behind Song Of The Clyde, but form dipped sharply on final 2yo start; has a difficult mark in this first handicap attempt. |
25/1 |
|
1 (4) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Solid claims on his second of 13 in 6f York Listed event a fortnight ago but the worry is he was comfortably held in a similar race at Ayr prior to that on his only encounter with soft ground. |
9/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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3rd 6 (11) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
He has won three of his last four starts (good second on the other occasion) yet has only gone up 8lb; finished with a flourish to win over C&D on Good Friday and he is a leading contender despite his wide draw. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 (8) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Made it 2-2 in a visor when winning narrowly at Kempton (6f) and kept on well for second over 5f at Wolverhampton despite running in just a tongue-tie (as here); 1lb higher but Jack Callan now takes over with his 5lb claim; considered. |
5/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 17 (4) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
28-1 winner of Ripon maiden (6f, good) in August and built on close reappearance second when beating 12 others in handicap over that C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; evidently likes that track but has form elsewhere and she's not ruled out despite 5lb rise. |
12/1 |
|
1st 13 (13) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Always prominent when winning a C&D maiden last August; ran her best race in handicaps when second of ten in a 5f event at Catterick (good) last week, keeping on; she will have the stands' rail to help this time and should go well despite stepping up in class. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (5) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Held on to win by a short head at Wolverhampton (7f) in October and went close at Newcastle (6f) next time; gelded prior to finishing fourth of 12 here over 6f on his reappearance and now steps back up to 7f; contender. |
11/2 |
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4th 9 (5) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Bagged a pair of 7f nurseries at two and also ended 2025 with a good second of three in 6f Newcastle nursery; has since been gelded and can't be discounted on his return. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.77 |
| Trifecta | £19.00 |
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