Goodwood Race 5 - Virgin Bet Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
ROYAL ACCLAMATION (4) was top two past three attempts including when following home the winner over 1600m at Haydock Park after racing prominently throughout. Faces tougher opposition but brings enough quality to compete. IRON CURTAIN (3) made an encouraging start at Salisbury tackling 1600m. Finished 1.5L second and is open to significant improvement. May get involved again. DONEGAN (1) had an immediate impact on debut winning over 1600m at Kempton Park. Can build on that success and remains one to follow. BUNDABERG (2) was third trying 2000m here latest beaten 2.5L. Drops into easier company.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 61kgs
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At debut, won won by 2.25 len at Kempton Park All Weather on September 23 over 1600m defeating Playing Card carrying 59kg at $9.50. Has upside and can make it back-to-back wins.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 59kg | 1:42.11 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59kgs
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At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on September 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Please Don't Go carrying 59.5kg at $10. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track on August 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind George Cross with 60.5kg at $81. Worth including on latest run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/09/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 2:08.42 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2026 | 29 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:43.24 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/13 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN C 2 | $141,340.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 1:26.63 | 13-13-10 | 13 |
| 10.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 11 at Salisbury on September 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Burningringoffire with 60.5kg at $13. May improve.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/09/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Soft | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:47.92 | 8-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
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Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Haydock Park on September 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Game Character with 55kg at $3. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on September 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Quicken Away carrying 60.5kg at $12. Sure to be about the money again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/09/2026 | 18 | MDN C 2 | $23,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Heavy | Toby Moore | 55kg | 1:46.72 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/09/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Soft | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:46.92 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,590.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 60.5kg | 1:36.20 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $3.75 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on September 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ayuq carrying 60.5kg at $12. Doubt he will trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:41.10 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |