Epsom Downs Race 1 - Weatherbys Racing Bank Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
RUNMAN (3) resumes after a strong debut win at Salisbury over 1609m, scoring by 2.75L and looks the one to beat. VITALITY (9) made a promising start when 3rd at Southwell over 1621m, beaten 3L, and is a key chance. PUREIS KING (2) has struggled in recent runs but did win at Market Rasen five starts back. MICK THE HAT (7) was 5th at Wolverhampton two starts ago and could improve. Runman (3) and Vitality (9) appeal as the leading hopes. Something for the Multiples: RUNMAN (3) VITALITY (9)
Jockey: Aidan Keeley
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 6 at Yarmouth over 1612m on 11 Apr, beaten 12.5L by Organise at $151. Previous run was 9th of 15 at Huntingdon over 3173m, beaten 28.45L at $15. Steps up 100m in trip and rises 5kg in weight. Needs to lift on recent form but not without hope.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/15 | 11/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Isabelle Ryder | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.45L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 24/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $27,000.00 | Dieppe | 1799m | HEAVY | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Last start finished 8th of 13 at Kempton over 1609m on 1 Apr, beaten 12.4L with 63.5kg at $101 behind Balzac. Previous run was 10th of 11 at the same track and trip, beaten 24.25L at $11. Won five starts ago at Market Rasen over 3332m. Needs to lift on recent efforts but has shown ability over longer trips.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 63.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.4L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 63.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 24.25L | $11.00 |
| 11/16 | 01/01/2026 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | 15-15-16-15-9-10-11 | 0 |
| 46.25L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-7-9 | 0 |
| 30.25L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.73 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Won on debut at Salisbury over 1609m on 2 Oct by 2.75L with 60.5kg at $5, finishing strongly from midfield. Steps up in trip after a 208-day break. Three-year-old colt by Frankel trained by J & T Gosden. Can feature with natural improvement second-up.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 02/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Finished 17th of 25 at Newbury over 1609m on 18 Apr, beaten 12.3L at $81. Prior run was 5th of 13 at Kempton over 1609m, beaten 10.05L at $17. Steps up slightly in trip and drops 3kg in weight. Needs to improve but not without hope.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/25 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | - | 24 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.05L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Last start 7th of 10 at Kempton over 1609m on 8 Apr, beaten 7.15L by Heraldry, with 57.5kg at $7. Steps up in trip today after finishing 10th at Deauville two runs back. Three-year-old gelding by Zelzal yet to place from two starts. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.15L | $7.00 |
| 10/12 | 14/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $160,000.00 | Deauville | 1399m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Starman out of Hateya on debut for J R Boyle. Draws barrier 4 with K Shoemark to ride. Can feature with a forward showing first-up.
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Finished 8th of 10 last start at Kempton over 1609m, beaten 11.9L by Heraldry at $81. Previous run was 5th of 7 at Wolverhampton over 1739m, beaten 13.25L at $17. Steps up slightly in trip here. Needs to improve on recent efforts but can take experience from those runs.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.9L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.25L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Finished 18th of 25 at Newbury over 1609m on 18 Apr, beaten 13.55L with 60.5kg at $67 behind Exclusive Code. Drops 3kg and steps up to 1712m for this second start. Three-year-old gelding by Soldier's Call. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/25 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 13.55L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Debuted with a 3rd of 5 at Southwell over 1621m on 2 Apr, beaten 3L by Silken Bay, carrying 57.5kg at $17. Drops 2kg and steps up to 1712m for this second start. Three-year-old filly by New Bay from Effervesce. Can improve off that debut and has place claims.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $13,969.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $17.00 |