Nottingham Race 2 - Best Odds Guaranteed At Betano Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Gosden representative LIGHTING THUNDER (3) has filled the runner-up spot on both starts to date. Latter effort was in a big field at Newbury last month when only failing by 0.75L. Opportunity to atone now. QARREEB (5) showed the way in a 2000m novice at this track making seasonal reappearance before fading late. Back in trip and might get involved. Superbly bred colt ROMANTICIZING (6) came home 3L third on debut a month ago at Kempton. Likely to take plenty from that performance. MIDSUMMER STORM (4) indicated ability across both starts at Newcastle earlier in the year. Entitled to consideration here.
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Flag Of Honour out of Nikolayeva. Market the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Ulysses out of Zuhoor Baynoona. Betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start. Promising on debut made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Great Yarmouth on September 16 over 1600m, neck behind Spyce carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 25 at Newbury on April 18 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Exclusive Code with 60.5kg at $2. Fitter and worth following up.
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 | 214 | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:39.21 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Soft | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:38.55 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on February 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Exmoor carrying 56kg at $4.20. Last start 3rd of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on March 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Infinite Dream with 57.5kg at $5.50. Further improvement in store and deserves consideration.
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 |
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| 3/11 | 19/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | James Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:26.62 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $19,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Sam James | 56kg | 1:44.20 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 7th of 10 at Wolverhampton on November 8 over 1700m, 8 len behind Sahara King with 60.5kg at $10. Returned from break 3rd of 9 at this track on April 8 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Olympic Charter carrying 56kg at $7. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.
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 |
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| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | 151 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | George Downing | 56kg | 2:16.12 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:49.23 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Go Rimbaud carrying 57.5kg at $12. Shows ability and expected to improve. Leading contender with that run under his belt.
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 |
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| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | James Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:40.94 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |