18.02
Good To FirmIrish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4860
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1
Form: 3
Last run: 53 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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14th 15 (11) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Poor form for current stable and hard to recommend; cheekpieces replace a hood. |
50/1 |
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12th 7 (5) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Some ability in one start for Andrew Balding, but little to shout about in five outings for this yard; hard to recommend despite another drop in grade. |
25/1 |
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9th 7 (6) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Habitual slow starter for whom it is yet to click since joining Ruth Carr; soundly beaten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; 28-1) just under a month ago; now 4lb lower - a career-low mark - seeking something positive; focus elsewhere. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 6
Last run: 73 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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3rd 3 (1) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
0-8 but he's run some good races, including placing in 7f handicaps in December; competitive from this mark but might be vulnerable to improvers. |
6/1 |
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5 (4) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Attractively bred grey who has improved with each of his four starts and was a close second on nursery debut at Epsom a fortnight ago (7f, good; unraced on softer), despite pulling hard; contender up 2lb. |
5/1 |
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6 (1) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Handicap debutant who looks fairly solid, having made the frame over 7f on turf/AW the last twice; in good hands and may be capable of progress at this level; one to consider. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: 08
Last run: 17 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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8th 10 (4) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Unexposed after only four runs but ducked sharply left at start and was soon struggling on recent nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f; 66-1); sports cheekpieces today; big leap of faith required to support him. |
40/1 |
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8th 8 (8) |
30th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Has shown little, including in a seller, and hard to fancy on nursery debut. |
33/1 |
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3 (5) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Well beaten on first two outings (6f/5f) and can't be recommended. |
100/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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6th 4 (1) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Got it together since the eyeshield went on and wasn't best suited by the drop to 1m last time, when ducking right leaving the stalls; hasn't always looked the easiest but this mark feels within range for a stable in good form lately. |
5/1 |
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3rd 7 (7) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
3yo who wore an eyeshield over 1m2f on last three starts, winning at Leicester (good) and Wetherby (good to firm) on first two occasions; never dangerous at Beverley latest but it was another creditable run; not the most straightforward and needs extra on this return to 1m, but still respected given questions over today's opposition. |
11/2 |
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6th 6 (9) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Progressive 3yo; has done well since tried in an eyeshield with wins over this trip at Leicester (good) and Wetherby (good to firm); 4lb higher; one to consider. |
6/4 |
5/2
Form: 2
Last run: 27 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 7 (1) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Looked good when making all in a maiden over C&D last October, but having been gelded he hasn't built on that in two starts on turf since returning to action last month; return here a positive and he remains unexposed, but an uncontested lead seems unlikely. |
6/1 |
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3rd 1 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Twice runner-up before winning a 7f AW maiden in October and then gelded; finished last of the four when favourite for his handicap debut at Catterick (7f, good to firm) but he raced freely up front and didn't look at home on the track; worth another chance. |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: 2
Last run: 13 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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8th 9 (17) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Creditable sixth to Startled at York last week but finished out of the first two for the first time and failed to show further progress; that defeat suggests he's not the percentage call in another competitive field. |
16/1 |
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6th 3 (10) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Doesn't seem totally straightforward but he has a solid record (2122) and may do better still; gelded prior to good effort behind Passing Thought at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) on handicap/seasonal debut; in the mix. |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (5) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Delivered on debut promise when winning Thirsk novice (7f, good to firm) last August and probably bettered that form when second in a quite valuable Ayr race (7f, soft) a few weeks later; makes handicap debut after seven-month absence (gelded in the autumn) but should have more to offer. |
11/2 |
66/1
Form: 50
Last run: 22 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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4th 6 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Generally consistent since a Wetherby dead-heat in the spring off 2lb lower; today's stiff 7.4f should be fine and he looks set to go well once more. |
5/1 |
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3rd 7 (8) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Dead-heated in a 1m handicap at Wetherby in April (good to firm); ran another sound race when third to a stable companion over this C&D last time; worth considering. |
4/1 |
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3rd 7 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April but has failed to back that up twice since (including C&D). |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 2
Last run: 46 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 (8) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Close second of five at Redcar (1m, good) last November in his sole nursery; however, beaten a long way on both starts this season (1m2f/1m) and that puts him well down the list. |
16/1 |
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10th 4 (4) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Beaten a long way on reappearance at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, he may have needed the run and he was a close second of five at Redcar (1m, good) last November in his sole nursery; a case can be made on that form. |
8/1 |
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9th 4 (4) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Tapped back into his initial promise when close second of five in Redcar nursery (1m, good) in November; gelded ahead of this comeback and he's another whose pedigree suggests this trip can unlock more. |
7/2 |
66/1
Form: 8
Last run: 9 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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5 (4) |
18th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Stepped forward on his second start but it was still modest form when beaten 11l at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last month; will be of more interest once handicapped. |
50/1 |
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9 (13) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Out of a fairly useful 7f performer but was towards rear throughout on recent debut at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) and has wide draw here. |
66/1 |
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6 (8) |
6th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
£30,000 yearling by Harry Angel; third foal; half-brother to 6f winner Cuban Melody (RPR 78); dam 6f/7f winner (including 2yo; 88), half-sister to 8.6f-1m4f winner Dubai Bounty (dam of smart sprinter Kachy) out of Group-placed 5f 2yo winner; needs a second look but probably one for later on. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 95
Last run: 25 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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5 (7) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Six-race maiden whose best form, namely third-place finishes (7f/1m) in August/September, gives him a major chance in this field; did too much up front at York on Saturday; wears first-time headgear. |
3/1 |
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5 (5) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Close third of five on nursery debut at Thirsk (1m, good) last month and again ran well when third of nine at Haydock (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, when shaping as though this return to 1m may be a plus; chance. |
9/2 |
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3rd 2 (1) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
No extra towards the finish when third of five on 1m Thirsk nursery debut (good) three weeks ago; the drop back to 7f could suit and the fact he went off at 5-6 at Thirsk suggests he's thought to be well treated by a leading stable which won this race last year; has a handy inside stall; reasons to be positive about his prospects. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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5th 1 (5) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Maiden; modest form at up to 1m4f on the Flat; last of four in a juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen on latest start; has since had wind surgery; potential improver. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
52-rated Flat maiden; headed before two out, weakened quickly and pulled up (reportedly made a respiratory noise) in the race won by Tiny Riot at Hexham (2m, good; 14-1) on Saturday; with that in mind, even with a tongue-tie added, this represents a quick turnaround. |
16/1 |
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3 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Flat maiden (0-6) but marginally higher-rated than stablemate Jambearee, and the fact that Nathan Moscrop takes the ride suggests he's their principal hope; raced too freely and weakened on AW at Newcastle (1m2f) on Tuesday; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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13 (9) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
22,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced sister to 1m4f Listed winner Voodoo Queen, half-sister to 7f Listed winner Tinker Toy; stable has only occasional first-time-out winners. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 60
Last run: 21 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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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 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.30 |
| Trifecta | £60.70 |