April 12 / 16.24 Brighton

16.24

Good To Firm

Star Sports EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 5f 60y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Star Sports EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

Form: 2

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green when 20-1 at Wolverhampton (AW) last week but he made some late headway to finish a clear second behind a well-backed favourite; that was a promising start and he should know much more this time; respected.
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13th

20

(20)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Kesta

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won three times at two, including at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) off 3lb higher in October; he's performed below that level in his three outings this year but latest fifth over 5f here was a bit better and he should be suited by the return to 6f; no shock were he to bounce back to form with a bang.

25/1

5th

2

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:35 Goodwood

Kesta

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won three times at two, including at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in October; however, he's struggled in three starts since (two this year) and drops back in trip with a bit to prove.

25/1

11th

1

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Kesta

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Busy spell as a juvenile included wins in Brighton maiden (5.5f) and course nursery (5f, again good to firm); also stays 6f and landed series final at Nottingham (good to soft) in October; more exposed than most of these and finished last on his reappearance, however; drops back down in grade.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns Dandy Man colt; first foal; dam runner-up 6f 2yo (RPR 68), half-sister to winners Shalfa (7f/1m2f) and Mr Kodiac (French 9.5f), out of 1m-1m2f winning half-sister to 5f Group 3 winner Dolled Up; in-form yard was 15% with 2yos last year and he needs a close look on debut.
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2

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Dapper Charm

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Runner-up on all three starts, latest when beaten half a length at Windsor (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; looks a matter of time before he gets his head in front and holds strong claims.

2/5

2nd

4

(5)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

17:50 Windsor

Dapper Charm

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Good second on his Brighton debut (5.3f, good to firm) last month; similar form when turned over at long odds-on back at Brighton 19 days ago and the winner did that form no harm with a solid run in Listed company at York last week; should give it another good go.

5/1

2nd

4

(5)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

17:50 Windsor

Dapper Charm

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Good second on his Brighton debut (5.3f, good to firm) last month; similar form when turned over at long odds-on back at Brighton 19 days ago and the winner did that form no harm with a solid run in Listed company at York last week; should give it another good go.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 88), half-sister to winners Lilbourne Lad (6f 2yo Group 2) and Bobbyscot (useful 7f 2yo/1m2f), out of 1m winner from family of Irish St Leger winner Dark Lomond; yard had a well-backed 2yo winner on AW last week and interesting to see how this newcomer figures in the market.
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1

(2)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:35 Bath

Buenos Dias

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

13-8 favourite for both starts; close third on debut at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) but he faded into sixth of 12 at Beverley (5f, good) 12 days later; needs to put that latest run behind him.

11/4

1

(2)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:35 Bath

Buenos Dias

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

13-8 favourite for both starts; close third on debut at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) but he faded into sixth of 12 at Beverley (5f, good) 12 days later; needs to put that latest run behind him.

11/4

6th

3

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Beverley

Buenos Dias

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Attractively bred colt who was the 13-8 favourite when close third on debut at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) 12 days ago; he could be sharper for that experience and has a leading shout this afternoon.

3/1

11/4

Form: 02

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a great deal at 50-1 in the Brocklesby (good to soft) but he left that form well behind when a close second at Leicester (good to firm) last Friday; sets fair standard on that front-running effort and he should continue to progress.
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6th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Alkuwarrior

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Returned to form with clear win in first-time cheekpieces here (5f, good to soft) in early June but has not quite been at the same level on his three starts since and is not yet proven over 6f; goes without headgear today; needs to up his game.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Alkuwarrior

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Christopher Mason

A 2l winner in the new cheekpieces at Ffos Las but hasn't kicked on; behind Moe's Legacy latest.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:15 Windsor

Alkuwarrior

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Christopher Mason

Cheekpieces on for first time when doubling his tally with 5f success at Ffos Las in June but only fifth of seven in retained headgear over C&D since.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000euros foal, £18,000 yearling; first foal; dam placed 9.4f (RPR 65), half-sister to 6f/7f winner Silvertrees, out of 1m1f winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Pharaoh's Delight; yard won the Brocklesby with well-backed favourite and has 17% record with 2yos here in recent years; interesting newcomer.
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4th

4

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:35 Chepstow

Corniche Girl

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

String of consistent efforts since her AW win last summer, including from a wide stall back on turf six weeks ago; no obvious reason she won't give her running again in a race in which a few have something to prove.

9/2

4th

4

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Corniche Girl

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

One win from 16 starts, over 6f on Kempton AW last August; in the frame on sand six times since but she hardly shifts in the weights; probably handles turf but needs a bit more for the return to this surface if she's to get her head in front again.

9/1

4th

5

(1)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Corniche Girl

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Her only win from 15 attempts came over this C&D and that was her sole appearance at Kempton; not beaten far off this mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f) 16 days ago; each-way shout once more.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; sister to 5f 2yo winner Daisy Inthe Breeze (RPR 66); dam 5f/6f winner (81), sister to 6f winner Trotter, half-sister to 5f (including 2yo) winner Art Of Unity; has plenty of speed in pedigree and yard was 2-3 with 2yos here last year.
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13th

9

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Blossom In The Air

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Robert Edwards

Not beaten far in her recent fourths, in a handicap (7f) and a classified race (7.6); something to prove on the AW and back at 6f, but looks up to winning a race of this nature, especially should the new blinkers assist.

13/2

4th

8

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:25 Lingfield

Blossom In The Air

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Robert Edwards

Again didn't convince on the stamina front over 7f (soft) last time and she's drawn wide going up in trip again; bit to find coming out of handicap company.

12/1

4th

14

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:18 Yarmouth

Blossom In The Air

8st 9lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Robert Edwards

Showed no improvement at Lingfield (6f) on stable/handicap/seasonal debut and remains far from solid in form terms.

33/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns half-brother to winners Favourite Child (Listed-placed 6f 2yo; RPR 97), Knightshayes (7.6f 2yo; 81) and Rememberance Day (7f AW; 76); dam placed 6f/7f (including 2yo/AW; 73), half-sister to dam of 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Hearts Of Fire; has fair target to aim on debut and could be one for further down the line.
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8th

10

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Akabusi

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

By no means certain to give his running, having proved inconsistent for current yard; however, won off 1lb higher on the other Newmarket course in May and has a fighting chance on that form.

10/1

11th

5

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Akabusi

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Has an inconsistent profile but scored off just 1lb lower at Newmarket (6f, good) in May; cannot be ruled out.

9/1

4th

6

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Akabusi

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

Returned to form with a win at Newmarket (6f, good) last month but he was back in the doldrums with a 10l defeat over C&D last time; only 2lb higher than for his last success but he comes with risks attached.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Weak 12-1 shot in the Brocklesby and he ran green before finishing 13th of 17; should be more streetwise this time but he needs a transformation on this switch to fast ground.
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6

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

The Boreham Bullet

9st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Plenty to find on his Brocklesby/Brighton efforts; fitting of headgear needs to make a big difference.

66/1

8th

7

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

16:24 Brighton

The Boreham Bullet

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

8th

7

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

16:24 Brighton

The Boreham Bullet

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

Weak 12-1 shot in the Brocklesby and he ran green before finishing 13th of 17; should be more streetwise this time but he needs a transformation on this switch to fast ground.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 6f/7f maiden (RPR 52), half-sister to winners Lethimfly (5f 2yo) and Infinity Blue (6f), out of 7f 2yo winning half-sister to HK 1m Group 1 winner Xtension, family of 6f Group 1 winners Harry Angel and Supremacy; makes some appeal on paper and he needs checking in market on debut.
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18th

15

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

AAli G

8st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Charlie Clover

Different proposition since gelded, winning a Goodwood seller (5f, soft) and Ripon nursery (6f, good) in recent months; also has form on firm ground; up 4lb since Ripon but Warren Fentiman claims 5lb.

16/1

2

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ripon

AAli G

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Clover

Gelding operation has done the trick, with him winning a soft-ground Goodwood seller and running to a similar level in defeat since; didn't look to have any excuses on his first crack at this trip on his nursery debut (same mark) last Monday though.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:10 Windsor

AAli G

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Clover

Gelding operation has done the trick, with him winning a soft-ground Goodwood seller and performing better again in defeat under a penalty at Bath last time (firm; stumbled at the start and hit traffic); trainer has made a good start with 2yos and he's one to consider.

5/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £29.24

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Buenos Dias

SPOTLIGHT:

Kesta

POSTDATA:

Alkuwarrior

Daily Mirror:

Dapper Charm

The Times:

Buenos Dias

Telegraph:

Buenos Dias

Daily Mail:

Buenos Dias

D Express:

Buenos Dias

The Sun:

Kesta

The Star:

Kesta

The Guardian:

Alkuwarrior

Daily Record:

Alkuwarrior