Nottingham Race 2 - Best Odds Guaranteed At Betano Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
LIGHTING THUNDER (3) sets the standard after two seconds at a mile, most recently 2nd of 25 at Newbury over 1609m, beaten 0.75L. ROMANTICIZING (6) appeals as the main danger off a debut 3rd at Kempton over 1609m. QARREEB (5) brings course experience with a Nottingham 2057m 3rd last start, while MIDSUMMER STORM (4) has placed at Newcastle and stays at around a mile.
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Flag Of Honour for M Appleby from Oakham, drawn barrier 4. Carries 60.5kg with George Wood booked. Profile is unexposed and setup looks straightforward. Can improve.
Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Ulysses, trained by K Frost at Newark. Drawn barrier 2 with 60.5kg under William Pyle. Lacks exposed recent form in the supplied data. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 21-day break after a close 2nd at Newbury over 1609m on 18 Apr, beaten 0.75L by Exclusive Code on good going with 60.5kg at $2. Placed on debut at Yarmouth over 1612m on 16 Sep, beaten 0.3L at $4.50 after improving mid-race. Draws barrier 1 now after barrier 11 last time, which can suit. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-4-5-5-4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 51-day break after finishing 3rd at Newcastle over 1420m on 19 Mar, beaten 12.25L behind Infinite Dream at $5.50 with 57.5kg. Prior run was 4th at Newcastle over 1613m on 24 Feb, beaten 6.3L at $4.20 with 56kg. Carries 60.5kg here and draws barrier 5, with P Mulrennan riding for K R Burke. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | James Doyle | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12.25L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | S H James | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 31-day break after a solid 3rd at Nottingham over 2057m on 8 Apr, beaten 2.25L on good ground at $7 behind Olympic Charter with 56kg. Earlier finished 7th at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 8 Nov at $10, beaten 8.1L with 60.5kg. Three-year-old colt by Dubawi for E Walker, drawn barrier 6 and up 4.5kg today. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | George Downing | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 31-day break after a debut 3rd at Kempton over 1609m on 8 Apr, beaten 3L at $12 on good going. Carries 60.5kg now, up 3kg, and draws barrier 3 after starting from 10 last time. Jason Hart rides for W J Haggas. Can improve with the softer draw and experience.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | James Doyle | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3L | $12.00 |