Nottingham Race 2 - Bet Smarter With Oddschecker+ Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
BLESSED VOYAGER (1) was always doing enough when a head winner on racecourse debut at Newbury in April with Hector Crouch aboard. Slowly into stride before keeping on for a 1.5L second of seven effort as favourite tackling the trip at Thirsk last month. Big performance anticipated second-up. JEYOUSH (3) wears a tongue-tie on first outing for the in-form Simon and Ed Crisford yard. This two-year-old colt by Army Mule out of Airborne Gal is one to keep a close eye on in the betting. BADDADDAN (2) shaped with promise debuting with a fair fourth under George Wood at Newbury. Open to plenty of improvement. Respect.
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 62kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut as favourite; won by a head at Newbury April 17 over 1000m defeating Harry Knows with 60.5kg at $12. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 7 at Thirsk on July 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Blakey Ridge with 62kg at $1.40. Use him as an anchor in multiples.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | 98 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 62kg | 1:10.14 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:02.53 | - | 10 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, 4th of 10 at Newbury on July 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Satellite Of Love with 58kg at $19. Better for that run but others preferred.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | NOV C 2 | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | George Wood | 58kg | 1:11.18 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Army Mule out of Airborne Gal. Tough to line up. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.