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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5th 6 (1) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Unplaced when 11-10 at Haydock (1m, soft) last time but maybe the ground didn't suit, even allowing for his maiden win coming on soft; two starts ago he was a clear second behind a well-treated winner at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) and can have a big say if tapping back into that promise. |
3/1 |
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5th 8 (1) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won his maiden on soft and on seventh career start he ran better than ever when close up in a small field at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm); that race didn't go to plan, either; back on slow ground this sharper test shouldn't inconvenience; respected. |
5/2 |
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2nd 1 (4) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won a Leicester maiden (6f, soft) last October but he was gelded after a disappointing comeback at Newbury in April; ran into some trouble when a respectable fourth at Sandown in June but he failed to build on that at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; still unexposed after only six starts but he needs improvement at this new trip. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (6) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
3yo who has run just once this year, when an unplaced favourite at Kempton (6f, AW) in June having failed to settle; however, he won a maiden at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in good style last November on his final 2yo start and he's very much a player if tapping back into that promise. |
4/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 (6) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Solid in sprint handicaps this year, resuming his progression to win over 6f at Brighton (good to firm) under Donagh Murphy six weeks ago; won that going away so the step up to 7f is worth a go but he is effectively 8lb higher if Murphy's reduced claim now is taken into account. |
9/1 |
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1st 2 (8) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Comeback success came off 10lb lower and he has to prove this mark within range after another defeat as favourite six weeks ago; having Donagh Murphy take off 7lb is a plus, though. |
4/1 |
|
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 |
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 3 |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Modest six-race maiden on the Flat and he's not finished closer than 5l to a winner; has some stamina in his useful Flat pedigree but he needs a transformation on this switch to hurdling; stablemate of Antiquarian. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 (6) |
12th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Brought along steadily as 2yo but the switch to handicaps has failed to yield any progress, beating only one over 7f here last month; more is required despite a tumbling mark. |
14/1 |
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10th 4 (11) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Showed some ability over sprint trips as a 2yo; no immediate improvement for handicapping when seventh 12 weeks ago (7f, good to soft) but that was at Goodwood and in a Class 5; this is weaker and market support would look significant. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (1) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Started this campaign with two 7f novice wins (one on good to soft here) before his second in the rescheduled Silver Bowl at Carlisle in May on handicap debut; Royal Ascot (again 1m on good to firm) didn't work out and he's unraced since but there's a good chance he still has potential. |
7/1 |
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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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Three good runs in AW handicaps in the spring, following close second over 5f here by winning at Wolverhampton (6f); returns after an 84-day break having been gelded. |
11/4 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Progressive 3yo who came from off the pace to win over this C&D last month and followed up with a comfortable success at Lingfield (1m, AW) 20 days ago, making it three wins from his last four; now steps up in class off this 8lb higher mark but he can't be dismissed in his current form. |
9/2 |
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1st 3 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Progressive 3yo who came from off the pace for emphatic success at Kempton (1m) on Monday and has now won two of his last three; also suited by this track; obvious contender under 6lb penalty. |
4/5 |
|
1st 12 (10) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Consistent gelding who won well at Lingfield (1m, AW) and with a clear run he might well have followed up off 6lb higher over C&D a month ago (beaten by Roi De Coeur); up another 4lb but he was clear of the third last time and looks a good bet to give his running. |
7/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.87 |
| Trifecta | £15.10 |
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