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Good To FirmLeathes Prior 1876 Norfolk Classic Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 1m 2f 23y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1
Form: 82/
Last run: 710 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 185y |
11st 12lb |
Leopardstown maiden hurdle winner (2m, soft) in March and runner-up to the smart Switch From Diesel in a novice two runs back; only seventh in a handicap since then but was beaten far; every chance on these terms. |
7/4 |
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7th 16 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 4lb |
Good winner of a Leopardstown maiden hurdle (2m, soft) in March; handicap form is less persuasive, though the form of a Tramore third was boosted by Eastmore here on Thursday. |
10/1 |
11/4
Form: 53
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 5 (3) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Came second in a low-grade handicap hurdle in May but his two Flat wins for William Haggas last year came in plating company and he needs to prove he's worth his current mark in this sphere. |
9/2 |
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2nd 2 |
5th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Needed sellers to win on the Flat for William Haggas; four runs over hurdles, the standout being his 7l third in a juvenile race at Stratford; struggled since, latterly on handicap debut. |
10/1 |
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7th 9 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Signed off for William Haggas with a brace of selling wins (1m3f/1m2f) on the Flat late last summer; three goes over hurdles but his fair third at Stratford (about 2m2f, soft) in March wasn't matched either side of it; will need to have his Stratford hat on for this handicap debut but it's still early days and that's possible. |
7/1 |
5/4
Form: 2-5634
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 (4) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Successful in Britain and Bahrain during his spell with George Scott; gave impression something was amiss when last seen (had wind surgery since); current mark, combined with carrying a big weight, makes this his stiffest handicap assignment. |
8/1 |
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5 (6) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Ex-Irish 3yo; favourite in both starts for new yard last month, but after winning a Yarmouth maiden (1m2f, good to firm) he was held in sixth on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, soft); still has potential after only seven starts but he needs to find more with cheekpieces added. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 11 (9) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Struggled in his three qualifying runs (1m2f/1m) and remote with headgear in his two handicaps (1m4f/1m2f), despite starting co-favourite on the Newcastle Tapeta last time; no form claims yet. |
14/1 |
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13th 10 (10) |
30th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Struggled in three qualifying runs (1m2f/1m) and it was the same story on handicap debut at Brighton (1m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; drops back in trip with the visor replacing cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
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8 (7) |
15th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Struggled in his three qualifying runs (1m2f/1m) but he now goes handicapping with headgear added and this unexposed 3yo is a possible improver at this new trip; needs close look in market. |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 45
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 5 (6) |
12th May 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Got off the mark here (1m4f) in January and added a Chelmsford handicap victory (1m6f) in March; below-par fifth off 7lb higher mark at Southwell (1m6f) last time though so more is needed here. |
6/1 |
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5th 1 (1) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Successful under Kyle McHugh at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in January and Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) last month; ran another good race when second of nine off this mark at Kempton (2m, AW) nine days ago and has solid claims returned to this trip. |
3/1 |
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2nd 5 (3) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Best efforts, including two wins this year, have all come for Kyle McHugh; maybe unwise to take his latest Chelmsford victory at face value and he'll need more again if he's to overcome a 7lb rise. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-4
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 6 (7) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Ran his best race so far when second of nine in a Lingfield handicap on Saturday (1m2f; hooded for the first time); open to further progress after just six starts; high on the list. |
4/1 |
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2nd 8 (2) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Promising third on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in November; didn't build on that at Southwell (7f) last month but he's still unexposed and has not been with James Owen for long; not ruled out with hood added back up in trip. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 88
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 4 (1) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well beaten over hurdles last time; has taken Flat form to a new level since switched to AW, finishing second at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last September then going one better at Chelmsford (2m) in January; open to further progress back in this sphere, provided he takes to new headgear. |
11/4 |
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7th 8 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Back from a break to get off the mark on the Flat last month (sixth attempt), albeit in a low-grade 2m handicap on the AW; has the stamina for hurdling and Sean Bowen is booked, but others are still preferred. |
8/1 |
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1st 3 (2) |
29th Jan 2026 Standard 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Last of five on handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces, kept since) in August but posted an improved effort when second at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) 145 days ago, shaping as if this longer trip would suit; off since but needs a second look. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 74
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Not living up to her pedigree and was a weak 12-1 chance when fifth of the six runners on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, soft). |
14/1 |
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3rd 8 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Not living up to her pedigree and was a weak 12-1 chance when fifth of the six runners on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, soft). |
14/1 |
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6 (3) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Has shown modest form and no real progress in her first three races (7f-1m2f); makes handicap debut and much depends on whether she'll appreciate today's first run on slow ground; pedigree bodes well. |
13/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.50 |
| Trifecta | £126.30 |
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