13.25
SoftDavid Cole Memorial EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £5184
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
3/1
Form: 5
Last run: 8 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 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Completed a hat-trick by scoring at York (1m4f, good) in May; 16-1 when dropped in from a wide draw in 19-runner King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran on well from out the back to finish fifth; raised another 4lb and this extra 2f poses a question but there's no sign yet of getting to the bottom of him. |
13/8 |
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5th 16 (20) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Unraced on firmer than good; scored at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start, narrowly obliged in handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March and went in again at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago; travelled smoothly and asserted gamely in 14-runner handicap the last time, which has seen him raised 10lb since but he's probably not reached his ceiling yet. |
12/1 |
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1st 10 (3) |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Scored comfortably at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start and narrowly got the better of a serious battle for eight-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March on reappearance; raised 4lb but that latest start is solid form and this scopey, long-striding sort, who's well related, looks set for further improvement, including at 1m4f. |
7/2 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 6 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Thrice-raced gelding who may show the benefit of this switch to handicap level but is far from solid on hitherto form. |
14/1 |
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8th 4 (9) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Soundly beaten on first two starts, more recently on seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) this month; drops back in trip here; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
100/1 |
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5th 5 (1) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Reported to have lost a shoe when tailed off at Bath (1m, soft; 66-1) on his debut in October; cheekpieces go on having been off since and much better is needed over this longer trip. |
40/1 |
7/1
Form: 4
Last run: 21 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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1st 7 (2) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Steadily progressive stepping up in trip and got off the mark at the fifth attempt, at Sandown (1m6f, good) in June; wasn't able to handle the step up in class at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month when fifth of seven but holds obvious claims back on AW at this level. |
100/30 |
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5th 7 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Carries his head high; 7l fourth of 14 to Arc Ole Ole at York (1m4f, good) in May on handicap debut; bettered that form when staying on best to win a four-runner race at Sandown (1m6f, good) three weeks ago, but 3lb higher today and his sights are raised. |
8/1 |
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1st 2 (1) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Runner-up twice in novices and made a positive start to his handicap career when 7l fourth of 14 over 1m4f at York (good) four weeks ago; this is less competitive but didn't obviously shape at York as if he's crying out for this 2f longer trip. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 732
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 1 (8) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Built on the encouragement of his handicap debut and pulled 4.5l clear to win at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) eight days ago; unexposed over this trip and holds solid claims back on turf under a 6lb penalty. |
9/4 |
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1st 1 (4) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Promise as a 2yo and again on his handicap debut/reappearance at Chelmsford 18 days ago (1m2f); should be sharper today and he's a leading contender. |
2/1 |
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4th 4 (6) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Promise in his first three starts, recording a peak RPR of 67 when second at Bath in October (1m, good to soft); disappointing on slower ground three weeks later (absent since) but he steps up in trip for his handicap debut and still has some potential. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 5
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 6 (5) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
His two handicap runs have been unconvincing, including when tried in blinkers at Brighton (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; drop to 6f not enough to tempt. |
16/1 |
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5th 2 (6) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Didn't progress in three runs last backend and was beaten some way on his seasonal/handicap debut in June; the drop in trip in first-time blinkers will need to make a difference. |
8/1 |
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10th 10 (8) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Been brought along steadily, a patiently-ridden sixth of ten in 7f AW Lingfield maiden in November; possibilities on his handicap debut. |
18/1 |
6/1
Form: 34
Last run: 72 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Exposed maiden who had two of these behind on Polytrack last time; can pull hard, has had plenty of chances now and history suggests she's no good thing to reproduce the effort. |
8/1 |
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3rd 11 (2) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Has placed form but below par in her last two races and she's now 0-10; others preferred. |
25/1 |
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7th 9 (1) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
0-9 but has been placed four times; needs to find more on this step up in trip. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 (1) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
12-race maiden; some consistent efforts though, losing out narrowly on her last two starts, including to Sunshine And Roses over C&D; handicap mark continues to rise (up another 2lb) which won't make life easier; still merits respect. |
9/2 |
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2nd 10 (9) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
0-11 but she made a bold bid when a close second in a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; back up 4lb in the weights but she was clear of the third last time and that was a personal best; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
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2nd 6 (3) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Placed in five of her ten runs but she is not progressing; more minor money perhaps her best hope. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 06
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
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 6 (7) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when justifying favouritism in a Beverley handicap (1m4f, good to firm) last month; up 5lb, but that was a dominant display and this well-bred filly has fast and soft ground winners on the dam's side of her pedigree; key player. |
11/4 |
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1st 7 (7) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Took a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces with third at Lingfield (11.5f) in May but she beat only one in 1m4f Epsom handicap 27 days ago; well in the mix if back on song here. |
4/1 |
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9th 8 (7) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Improved effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third of ten at Lingfield (11.5f, good to firm) one month ago; that was just her fifth start and she's one of few legitimate threats to Sarangpur. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 11 (4) |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made a winning handicap debut at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in April and she ran well over 1m2f twice in May; absent since but not fully exposed just yet. |
10/1 |
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2nd 4 (10) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Big step forward on handicap debut when scoring at Nottingham (1m, good) last month; set a steady pace when trying 1m2f at Goodwood (good) three weeks ago, resulting in a creditable fourth of seven but she clearly needs to build on that. |
9/1 |
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4th 4 (7) |
1st May 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ulysses filly who took a big step forward on her handicap debut when scoring at Nottingham (1m) last month; showed a good attitude there, so she's not taken lightly despite a 5lb weights rise. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 674349
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 12 (6) |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Won a Class 6 handicap at Nottingham in May and she ran to a similar level when second in a small field at Windsor in June; this looks too competitive though. |
20/1 |
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7th 10 (6) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
1m2f winner on turf in May when 6lb lower; solid runs in defeat since then, latterly over an extended 1m3f when Hot Silk was back in fourth; hasn't been as good on the AW (0-5) but perhaps unwise to count that against her. |
5/1 |
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2nd 5 (2) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Gained a first success at the tenth attempt at Nottingham (1m2f) in May and posted a solid fourth of ten (off a 7lb higher mark) over 1m2f here 26 days ago; not out of things stepping up in trip. |
11/4 |
4/1
Form: 3
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
She's raced three times (7f-8.4f) and her most promising effort came when keeping on for third of five over 7f here last October on debut; this Ulysses filly could improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut and is one to watch in the betting. |
12/1 |
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5th 9 (6) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Finished well for third of five on 7f Redcar debut (good to soft) last October but form is nothing specials and she was well beaten at Bath later in the month. |
28/1 |
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11 (5) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Made a nice debut when also hooded at Redcar (7f, good to soft), finishing well for third; the runner-up won a decent race there earlier this week; bred to stay 1m+; respected. |
4/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.51 |
| Trifecta | £138.30 |
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