18.30
StandardBorder Minstrel EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C & D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1
Form: 51
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (9) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Improved upon debut fifth (6f, AW) to win at Ffos Las (7.3f, heavy) last month and he followed up in a novice at Newcastle (7f, AW); did it nicely under a penalty last time and could have more left in the tank; chance. |
15/2 |
|
1 (6) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Better than the result on AW debut and improved to win a maiden over an extended 7f in the mud at Ffos Las 16 days ago; may do better again. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
9th Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
22-1 when fifth of 11 on his Southwell debut (6f, AW) in July where he would have finished closer with a clearer run; wouldn't be sure to benefit from the longer trip on breeding, but that was still a promising start. |
6/1 |
6/4
Form: 1 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (3) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Defied a penalty when winning Southwell novice (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in February but ran poorly when switched to a handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; needs new visor to help him rebound. |
20/1 |
|
11th 3 (8) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Thrice-raced colt who prevailed at Southwell (1m, AW) in sole outing this year, adding to his 2yo success at Haydock (only turf attempt); hit with an 8lb rise in his mark but may improve further; handicap debut. |
9/2 |
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1st 5 (8) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Always well positioned when making a winning debut at Haydock last September (7f, good); only third under a penalty at Newcastle three weeks later; bred to appreciate the step up to a mile but he will need to improve for it if he is to defy his penalty. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (12) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
11-2 when seen in a very new light for handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, coming from rear to win a nine-runner race by nearly 2l going away; 7lb higher but there was plenty of encouragement for 1m2f in that performance; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 (7) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Down the field on his three 2yo starts (7f/6f) and improvement is needed off his opening mark; however, he cost 52,000euros at the breeze-ups last May and could be capable of better; gelded since last time; watch the betting. |
10/1 |
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7th 2 (3) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't shown enough on his first two starts (7f, good to firm/AW) to suggest he'll be making an impact this afternoon. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (3) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Makes handicap/turf debut after three runs in 6f/7f AW novices, best run when fifth of seven over 7f at Lingfield in March; soundly beaten last time and cheekpieces now tried; worth a market check. |
9/1 |
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10th 5 (9) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Out of the frame in both starts over 7f on AW six months apart (gelded after debut); bred to be better than he has shown but may be one for handicaps after this. |
20/1 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
9-2 third favourite for his debut in a Newcastle novice (7f) last September, weakening in the closing stages to finish eighth of the nine runners; gelded during his six-month absence; bred to be useful. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (3) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Chased home a penalised winner at Newcastle on his debut (7f) four weeks ago; open to improvement and he won't need much progress to play a leading role. |
7/2 |
|
5 (1) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
60,000euros son of Blue Point; closely related to Italian 7.5f winner Over Size and half-brother to 6.5f 2yo winner Mottrib (RPR 88); dam Listed-placed 1m-10.5f winner (90); wears a hood on debut; would firmly enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied. |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (9) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
No significant impact in a pair of 1m2f handicaps this year, hanging under pressure at Beverley last time; a drop back in trip needs to help him find more. |
7/1 |
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5th 8 (7) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Huge prices and well beaten in three runs last autumn; only fourth of eight and well held on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m; 11-1); needs to step forward. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Huge prices and well beaten in three runs last autumn; this more realistic back from seven months off, now handicapping off a lowly opening mark, but would want to see some support before considering him. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 0lb
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 17 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Progressive first three starts but he has not cut much ice in handicaps, fading into eighth at Wetherby on latest; at least the handicapper is cutting him some slack and the good recent form of his stable is a plus. |
25/1 |
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8th 9 (11) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Made a quite encouraging seasonal debut last month (6f, AW) but never really looked threatening when midfield at Newmarket (7f, good) 12 days ago and needs to up his game. |
20/1 |
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8th 9 (6) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Gained his 2yo success at 6f but reappearance effort over that trip suggests he'll be suited by this step back up in distance; balance of form suggests he'll probably come up short in this field, however. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (13) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Lightly raced maiden who has improved for the recent switch to handicaps, third of eight over C&D last time; she's not taken lightly in this grade with cheekpieces added. |
6/1 |
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3rd 8 (1) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Better on her C&D handicap debut here 18 days ago, upped from 7f, and is 1lb lower tonight; winner and third that night have let the side down since but that gave something to build on. |
7/1 |
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2nd 6 (6) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Huge prices and well beaten in three course runs at up to 7f; new trip/switch to handicaps not enough to tempt. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (4) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Unexposed after only two starts and justified heavy market support when readily winning Catterick novice (7f, good) on seasonal debut in April; judged on the subsequent exploits of the runner-up in handicaps, this filly could be on a lenient opening mark. |
11/2 |
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1st 4 (5) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Encouraging fourth in a 7f novice at Newcastle last September; now tackles her own sex and she returns from seven months off with her stable in fine form; leading player. |
6/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.89 |
| Trifecta | £69.70 |