14.50
SoftHappy Birthday Richard Clowes EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4860
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.53
- Place: £1.02
Form: 25 BF
Last run: 51 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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6th 6 (3) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Won Leicester maiden last term but he was gelded after a disappointing comeback at Newbury in April; latest fourth at Sandown (7f, good) offered a good bit more, though, when he still looked a little rough around the edges and also shaped like this step up in trip is the way to go; respected. |
9/2 |
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4th 9 (5) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Plenty went wrong in his only blip last season and he won well at Leicester (6f, soft); raced freely and dropped out on reappearance in a 7f handicap at Newbury (good; 15-2); could be a different proposition now gelded; market useful. |
11/2 |
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13th 10 (11) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Made a promising debut at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; strong form) last August; plenty went wrong at York on his second start and he showed his true colours when comfortably on top at the finish at Leicester when last seen in October; appeared to win that race in spite of the drop back to 6f and soft ground and he brings considerable potential to this handicap debut. |
13/2 |
9/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 3
Last run: 149 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Improved with each of his three 2yo runs, making all for a comfortable success at Doncaster in November (6f, heavy); that form has been advertised by the second and third and he moves into handicaps off a tempting mark; absent seven months but well drawn and he's an interesting contender. |
4/1 |
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2nd 2 (11) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Inexperience was evident so did well to finish a 6l third at Chelmsford (6f) and the front two have franked the form in a big way, with the winner runner-up in the Fillies' Mile and the second runner-up in a Listed race; that debut was in early June and a hood is now fitted, so perhaps best watched. |
9/2 |
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2nd 2 (11) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Inexperience was evident so did well to finish a 6l third at Chelmsford (6f) and the front two have franked the form in a big way, with the winner runner-up in the Fillies' Mile and the second runner-up in a Listed race; that debut was in early June and a hood is now fitted, so perhaps best watched. |
9/2 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 3
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (9) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Upwardly mobile Showcasing gelding; made a winning start in handicaps at Bath (5.5f) in April and has advanced his form with excellent second placings at Hamilton (behind Red Spells Danger) and over C&D (beaten a nose) since; up 3lb but merits serious consideration. |
5/2 |
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2nd 4 (7) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has a consistent record, latterly winning at Bath (5.7f) and second at Hamilton (6f) since switched to handicaps, both on good ground; solid. |
9/2 |
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2nd 6 (5) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Gelded/off five months before taking a step forward to make a winning start in handicaps at Bath (5.5f) last month; up 7lb but this son of Showcasing looks to have more to offer; likely player. |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 95
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Made some progress in each of his runs last season (5f/6f) and was always likely to be seen to better effect once entering handicaps; this step up in trip should be a further plus; the market could be revealing after a lengthy break. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Insufficient promise in his first two races (at 5f) to believe he'll be a factor here. |
50/1 |
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4th 5 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Insufficient promise in his first two races (at 5f) to believe he'll be a factor here. |
50/1 |
4/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 14 (20) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
It's 23 years since Clive Cox won this with New Seeker and this gelding is one of two live hopes for the yard, along with Blue Courvoisier, whom he finished 1.5l behind in the rescheduled Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm); the clear concern is going up 6lb for a defeat and this race is even more competitive. |
12/1 |
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2nd 10 (12) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Gelded after debut and has left sole that 2yo run (6f, soft) well behind him by winning novice events at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) and Kempton (7f, AW) this spring; did well to score with strong finish last time, having been carried left; promising and probably has an advantageous mark for this handicap debut, especially now upped in trip. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 56
Last run: 67 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Minor form in these colours for David O'Meara and drops in trip here with a hood added; risky. |
12/1 |
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6th 10 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Minor form in these colours for David O'Meara and drops in trip here with a hood added; risky. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 (1) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 68y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Soundly beaten fifth of seven at 11-1 on recent debut at Catterick (7f, good) but this 90,000gns foal has a useful pedigree and it will be interesting to see if he's stronger in the betting today; one of two for yard. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 68
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (10) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
£35,000 breeze-up 2yo; has finished last in both his races (6f) and one for handicaps. |
50/1 |
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7th 8 (10) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
£35,000 breeze-up 2yo; has finished last in both his races (6f) and one for handicaps. |
50/1 |
|
6 (5) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
£35,000 breeze-up 2yo; outsider on Haydock debut (6f, good to soft) last month and he finished a remote last of six; should know more this time but he needs a transformation on his second start. |
14/1 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (4) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has improved since handicapping and only went down by a nose to Enter Sandman at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last month; now 7lb better off and shaped then as though a return to 6f would suit; major player. |
7/2 |
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2nd 7 (2) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Didn't show a great deal in three 2yo runs but he started his handicap career with a strong-finishing fourth at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month; that was eye-catching from off the pace and he should benefit from that run; shortlisted. |
15/2 |
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4th 11 (4) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Big prices and no impact in three novice/maiden runs in late 2025; drops in trip for his handicap debut but others bring more obvious claims. |
33/1 |
66/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 14 (9) |
8th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Placed three times in a row before getting off the mark in a ten-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) on Monday, doing it in very smooth style at 8-11; no shock if he follows up under a 6lb penalty. |
7/2 |
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1st 5 (9) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Bumped into one at Kempton early in the year and again on Tapeta in May; things went wrong over C&D last time and he deserves a change of luck off the same mark; his claims are obvious. |
7/4 |
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3rd 7 (1) |
4th Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Found one too good for the second time in succession up in trip at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; 5-4) last month; knocking on the door and this drop back to 1m could pay dividends. |
5/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.87 |
| Trifecta | £15.10 |
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