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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (4) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won three times for Karl Burke as a 2yo and ran a cracker when second at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago; hard to knock but he has had more goes than most of these and he was nudged up 2lb after Haydock. |
9/1 |
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2nd 6 (1) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Three wins (one 5f and two 7f, including here) for Karl Burke as a 2yo; 50-1 and never threatened in a Newmarket handicap on his seasonal/stable debut last month (1m, good); gelded since; others look stronger. |
25/1 |
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9th 6 (10) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Record of 3-8 last year for Karl Burke and ran well in Newmarket contest (7f, good to firm) on final start; sold for 60,000gns since; the market signals may help to ascertain whether he'll return in the same form. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Gained his 2yo win over 7f on AW but ran respectably over 6f at Ascot (good) most recently, while shaping as if this drop to 5f is worth exploring; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear. |
7/2 |
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4th 7 (19) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Beat 13 others to land Kempton novice (AW) in September but only fifth when favourite for handicap debut at Newmarket (also 7f, good to firm) the following month; subsequently gelded and his comeback run at Bath (5.5f, good but almost certainly softer) can be written off; booking of William Buick (1-4 for yard this season at start of the day) catches the eye. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (10) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
0-10 but he's gone close on a couple of occasions, including when beaten a neck in Lingfield nursery (6f, AW) in November; favourite but only fourth of eight behind Akabusi at Newmarket (6f, good) last Friday; needs more. |
9/1 |
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4th 2 (9) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Maiden who had some useful 2yo form, including in a competitive 7f handicap on this course before going close against a big improver over 6f on Lingfield AW in November; satisfactory reappearance in March but was seriously hampered at Ripon since; interesting contender. |
15/8 |
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5th 3 (4) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
0-8; lost out in tight finishes at Musselburgh (5f novice) and Lingfield (6f nursery) as a juvenile; gelded over the winter and fifth of eight on Kempton return (7f; 14-1, beaten 4l) six weeks ago; 1lb lower but likely needs a fraction more. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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13th 5 (10) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Two from two since handicapping and gained the latest success over C&D (good to firm); gelded during his subsequent six-month absence; commands respect up another 4lb, with further progress plausible. |
11/2 |
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6 (1) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Finished behind Kamakameleon in the sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) last month but made a successful nursery debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) 12 days later; up 4lb returned to turf, but stepping back up in trip should suit and he's one for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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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4th 11 (9) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden; largely consistent as a 2yo but made a low-key reappearance a fortnight ago (1m) and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing. |
16/1 |
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7th 7 (12) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Mainly consistent in six starts as a 2yo without appearing to progress, going closest when beaten a head in a Salisbury seller (7f, heavy) in September; returns from six months off and will need to step up, especially from his wide draw; stable also runs Kameko Fever. |
20/1 |
Selections
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