Nottingham Race 1 - 9 Racedays At Nottingham Racecourse Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
TRUE CHARM (9) sets the benchmark after a debut 2nd at Windsor over 1217m, beaten 1.75L, and looks the one to beat. MENHAAL (6) was 7th of 10 at Newbury over 1207m, 5.5L off the winner, and can improve with that run under the belt. LE GRAND ETOILE (4) needs to lift after a 9th of 9 at Pontefract over 1207m, beaten 30.18L, while THE GINGER KID (8) also comes off a 13th of 15 at York over 1207m, 16.1L away. Plenty of newcomers add depth, but recent race fitness edges to True Charm (9) and Menhaal (6).
Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Blackbeard on debut for B J Meehan from Manton. Draws barrier 4 with Joe Leavy up at 60.5kg. Profile is unexposed but the setup is tidy. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Invincible Spirit on debut for Jack Jones. Drawn barrier 9 with George Wood up and 60.5kg. Newmarket-trained and Irish-bred. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Churchill on debut for S & E Crisford. Drawn barrier 10 with 60.5kg, Harry Davies rides. Newmarket-trained and bred out of Spanish Intent by Acclamation. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt trained by C Johnston, drawn 3 with Rob Hornby up. Last start 9th of 9 at Pontefract over 1207m on 22 May, beaten 30.18L on good going with 60.5kg at $5.50 behind Green Sovereign. Faces a 16m distance change and keeps the same weight. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | 2 | $29,511.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 30.18L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Havana Grey on debut for M Botti at Newmarket. Drawn wide in barrier 12 with Marco Ghiani booked and 60.5kg. Pedigree suggests speed. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Minzaal who debuted 17 days ago at Newbury over 1207m, finishing 7th of 10 on good ground, beaten 5.5L at $1.91. Settled back and made some headway before levelling out; the winner was God Given Talent. Saffie Osborne rides from barrier 8 for Owen Burrows. Can improve.
Last Starts 18 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 | 15/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-9-7-5-7 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.91 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Starspangledbanner on debut for A M Balding. Drawn barrier 6 with Oisin Murphy booked and 60.5kg. Debut profile is straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Mehmas who debuted 18 days ago. Last start 13th of 15 at York over 1207m on 14 May, beaten 16.1L on good ground with 60.5kg at $4.50. Drops to barrier 1 here after drawing 6 on debut; K Shoemark rides for E Walker. Can improve.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 14/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 16.1L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Ardad who debuted with a strong 2nd at Windsor over 1217m on 23 May, beaten 1.75L by Satellite Of Love on Good going at $11. Carries 60.5kg here after 59kg first-up, and jumps from barrier 11 after drawing 1 on debut. Tom Marquand takes over for trainer Lemos Souza. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Showcasing for J Tate, drawn 5 with C Lee up. Last start 10th of 10 at Ascot over 1207m on 9 May, beaten 12.7L on good going with 60.5kg at $51, behind Night In Vegas. Second-up after 23 days and up in trip by 16m. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | James Doyle | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.7L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Havana Grey out of Balancing Act on debut for J R Fanshawe. Drawn barrier 7 with Daniel Muscutt booked and carries 60.5kg. Newmarket-trained and from a speedy sire line. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Dark Angel on debut for H Palmer from Malpas. Draws barrier 2 with Jack Callan and carries 58kg. Setup looks straightforward for a first outing. Can feature with the right run.