16.15
GoodGodolphin Flying Start Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £11338.8
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly sunny
6/1
Form: 155878
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (5) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Highly tried after winning a Doncaster maiden (5f, good to firm) in May, finishing out of the frame (albeit far from disgraced) in two Listed contests and three ultra-valuable sales races; 7f should be within range on nursery debut but he has to concede weight to some less exposed rivals. |
6/1 |
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8 (15) |
11th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Seems to have a difficult task today but that was also the case when running respectably (seventh of 21; fared best of the near-side group) in the York sales race won by Song Of The Clyde; course winner. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 137 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Looked fortunate to win at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in July on debut; third of five in a novice on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in August but, having been gelded, failed to stay in a nursery at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; drop back in trip may help but others are more solid. |
5/1 |
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2 (2) |
11th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Both starts on good to firm; fortuitous winner at Sandown (7f; runner-up unlucky) but wasn't disgraced under a penalty at Newmarket (1m); gelded since; this Godolphin runner remains open to progress and must go on the shortlist. |
5/2 |
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1 (1) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
13-2 and the apparent stable second-string when winning on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm); the unlucky runner-up has since gone one better; now carries a penalty against some interesting opponents but this half-brother to a Group 3 winner could have lots more to offer. |
13/8 |
9/4
Form: 444411 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (2) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Scored three times (5f/7f) last term for previous yard; inconsistent over 1m this season and failed to beat a rival last time but best form gives him a fighting chance off current mark; continues to steadily rise in distance and now has a crack at 1m2f. |
7/1 |
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14th 15 (14) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Scored three times last term for previous yard; below par in latest outing but ran well at Haydock (1m) earlier in May; this 3yo looks a possible danger off a favourable weight, provided he bounces back. |
11/1 |
11/4
Form: 831 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 1lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Goodwood (5f, good) in May and has continued in good heart, not beaten far when eighth of 16 in the competitive 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) before close third of four at Goodwood (5f, soft); he's in with an each-way shout. |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Returned to winning form over C&D (good) last month, aided by first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and the drop back to the minimum trip; respectable midfield finish in the competitive 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last Friday and holds strong claims back down in grade. |
6/4 |
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8th 4 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
All turf races have been on good or quicker but dam's best form was on soft; sole 2yo win was over 7f on the AW; ran well for a long way over 6f at Ascot on second run back and proved thoroughly at home over the new 5f trip at Goodwood (good; first-time cheekpieces) since, racing well within himself and coming clear for an impressive win; up 6lb but has better to come. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 94204
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (1) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
0-13 and he hasn't suggested he's about to cash in on a reduced mark, including when sixth of ten at Carlisle (7f) last Thursday; he's never gone closer than when a neck second at Musselburgh last August on his sole start at 5f, however, which could be a straw to clutch to. |
14/1 |
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6th 6 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
12-race maiden; last of eight at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago when cheekpieces (now absent) were tried; others are more persuasive. |
14/1 |
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8th 8 (4) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Inconsistent 11-race maiden who produced one of his lesser efforts at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to bounce back with cheekpieces added. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 62401
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Ended his 2yo campaign with a pair of nursery wins; unplaced in two runs in 2026, including tried in blinkers three weeks ago; drops in class in new headgear; not a solid option. |
10/1 |
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7th 10 (8) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Won back-to-back nurseries in the autumm, over 6f and 7f; gelded in January; he was last on comeback run at Newmarket, since when he's also finished out the back at Windsor only to be declared a non-runner for having his leg stuck in the gates when the stalls opened; plenty to prove now and goes in blinkers. |
33/1 |
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3 (6) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won back-to-back nurseries in the autumm, over 6f at Lingfield and 7f at Newmarket; gelded prior to his reappearance at Newmarket four weeks ago, a race where he dropped away to finish last of the 13 runners; same mark here and still has to prove his stamina. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 63423
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (11) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Back to his best when finishing second of nine in a 7f handicap at Musselburgh 17 days ago; runs off the same mark today and another big run should be forthcoming. |
3/1 |
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2nd 9 (10) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Remains winless but he comes here in decent nick, fourth at Wetherby (7f) before suffering a poor run when ninth at Haydock (7f) last month; one to consider. |
7/1 |
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9th 5 (1) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Eight-race maiden but has shown he can be competitive from his mark, including fourth of 11 at Wetherby (7f, good to firm; acts on heavy) 25 days ago. |
11/2 |
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