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StandardFlutter Proudly Supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (GBB)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Light rain
11/1
Form: 38
Last run: 131 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 2 (8) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Good start to his handicap career when close second of 12 to Lion Of Mali on last month's 7f Leicester reappearance (good to firm); if he comes on for that run it's possible he can turns the tables on a rival who had race fitness on his side on that occasion; well held on good to soft last year but it's much too soon to suggest he can't cope with softer than good. |
5/1 |
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2nd 9 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Third of nine on his debut at Brighton (6f, good) last May but went backwards from that in two subsequent runs last season; still unexposed and now goes handicapping at this new trip but he needs to raise his game after six months off. |
16/1 |
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1 (6) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Third of nine on his debut at Brighton (6f, good) in May but went backwards from that when down the field at Chester (6f, good to soft; dwelt start) 131 days ago; off since and gelded; AW debut. |
11/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Six-race maiden who has broadly consistent RPRs; made late headway from rear over 7f at Doncaster on turf debut most recently; possibilities upped further in trip, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
9/2 |
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6th 3 (4) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Proving consistent; gelded before a keen-going fourth of seven in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; he remains with some potential at this trip if proving more tractable. |
15/2 |
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4th 5 (1) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Promising effort at Lingfield (6f) switched to handicap level last time, beating all bar a very progressive rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; gelded since; enters calculations. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: 7375
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Can race freely, just as he did when third at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) behind a subsequent French Group 3 winner; didn't see a mile out on soft ground at Windsor next time but shaped well when dropped to 6f in a handicap at Kempton (AW) 15 days ago; back into a novice with good claims. |
5/1 |
|
8 (5) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Had some learning to do when a close third at Ffos Las (extended 7f) to a subsequent French Group 3 winner but he couldn't sustain his effort over 1m at Windsor (soft; joint-favourite) last month; can pull hard so the drop to 6f could suit now handicapping. |
7/1 |
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7th 4 (10) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Both starts at about 7f, finishing midfield at Ascot then taking a step forward with third-place finish at Ffos Las (good); bred to be suited by going up in distance; likely player who is a similar type to Arbaawy. |
9/2 |
11/8
Form: 42422 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (2) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Didn't see the trip out when fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) in July but has been runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good) and Newcastle (6f, AW) in two starts being gelded; blinkers now go on and he sets the standard. |
11/8 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Good effort when second over C&D (second start) in June; made a big move before not staying 7f here next time and was gelded before finishing a solid second of 16 at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; leading contender. |
6/5 |
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2nd 8 (12) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Has shown promise all three starts, losing two places near the finish when fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW; subsequently gelded) on latest; should be suited by today's drop back to 6f; remains open to improvement and commands plenty of respect. |
5/1 |
28/1
Form: 87
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (2) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Improved form in handicaps since being gelded, finishing third in two outings at Wolverhampton over 7f, most recently nine days ago; makes turf debut but doesn't look certain to benefit from this drop back in trip. |
6/1 |
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3rd 2 (7) |
5th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Third of five, beaten 5.25l, behind the red-hot favourite over C&D last month; needs to raise his game a level to win but he does at least bring low mileage. |
7/1 |
11/4
Form: 3
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Fairly consistent when placed in three AW qualifying starts and it was an encouraging handicap/turf debut when second of seven at Yarmouth (again 6f, good to firm) last month; probably capable of better and he's respected. |
7/4 |
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2nd 6 (1) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Third in two starts on the AW in October and ran another solid race when second of 11 at Newcastle on his 6f reappearance (having been gelded) 33 days ago; switches to turf for his handicap debut and looks a contender. |
11/4 |
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2nd 4 (7) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Half-brother to an AW winner for his connections; duly showed ability over 6f at Kempton and Chelmsford in October, finishing third both times; gelded since; remains open to improvement. |
2/1 |
14/1
Form: 4
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
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 4 (6) |
12th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Best effort when beaten less than a length on handicap debut over C&D in March; twice held since, though latest Kempton effort forgivable on account of the draw; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
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6th 2 (11) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Calyx gelding who has made a solid start since joining his current yard, fifth of ten in 7f Lingfield handicap 16 days ago; no forlorn hope eased 1lb here. |
16/1 |
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5th 5 (4) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
With his third yard already and offered much more for his new trainer when second at a huge price on his handicap debut over C&D recently; looked suited by the way that race panned out but it gave something to build on. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 5
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 12lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 9 (8) |
31st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Yet to be placed from six starts and difficult to recommend. |
16/1 |
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7th 11 (3) |
17th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Five-race maiden whose two handicap efforts (7f/5f) suggest she may improve for this return to 6f; not particularly easy to recommend on bare form, however. |
20/1 |
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5th 4 (4) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Dropped right away having raced freely in a 7f handicap here in January, her second run for new connections; had hinted at ability in novice company though and she could still have a bigger run in her; drops to 5f for the first time. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 07
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 12lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Two 5f wins on Polytrack and mostly kept to that trip, seeming not to see out the extra furlong in three handicaps at 6f, most recently at Wolverhampton this month; others may well find more again. |
20/1 |
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4th 5 (3) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Both wins over 5f on Polytrack, but unplaced in all five goes at 6f; the most exposed in the field after 12 starts. |
8/1 |
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6th 4 (17) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has been busy on AW during the winter, winning at Lingfield (5f) in February; needs to reproduce that form on turf and if she does so then is another player. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.98 |
| Trifecta | £13.20 |
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