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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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

11th

12

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Kesta

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ran 12 times as a 2yo, winning three times; the ground may have been too soft when down the field at Newbury on his final run last year but likely a few of these will have his measure.

33/1

3

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Newbury

Kesta

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Admirably consistent gelding who is thriving on his racing, proving better than ever when seeing off five rivals in 6f Nottingham nursery (good to soft) 23 days ago; should give another good account.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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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

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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

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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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7

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Ffos Las

Alkuwarrior

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Record of 1-11 overall; has finished last in two sprint handicaps for current yard; cheekpieces added.

25/1

14th

14

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Alkuwarrior

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Changed stables last summer and it was an inauspicious start for this yard when last of nine in course nursery (good to firm) in August; subsequently gelded but again trailed the field at Bath (also 5f, firm) on his reappearance last month; plenty to prove on his first go at 6f.

40/1

9th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Alkuwarrior

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Maiden winner for previous yard; absent and gelded since failing to beat a rival last August on debut for new stable; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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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

(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

3rd

5

(3)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Corniche Girl

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Scored at Kempton (6f) last August and she continues in good form, caught wide when sixth in 6f Lingfield handicap 16 days ago; she can make her presence felt eased 1lb.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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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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8th

9

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:54 Lingfield

Blossom In The Air

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Robert Edwards

Showed little in three starts over 5f-7f on turf/AW for Dominic Ffrench Davis last year; makes her stable/handicap debut (same owner) in first-time cheekpieces after 167 days off; much more needed.

33/1

10

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Blossom In The Air

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Bred to be a sharp 2yo but showed only minor promise when 40-1 for debut at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) 144 days ago; Rossa Ryan booked and could fare much better.

20/1

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20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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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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4th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Akabusi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Mike Murphy

He's seen plenty of action and was with his third trainer when bagging Newmarket handicap (6f, good) last Friday; return to this career-high mark demands more.

11/1

1st

3

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newmarket

Akabusi

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

Two 6f wins on turf and AW for previous trainers and he ran right up to his best when a close fourth on Lingfield AW for this one in April; has had some excuses before and since and, while he's on the exposed side now, a good run can't be ruled out back on turf.

6/1

8th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Akabusi

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Closely matched with Alasrae on C&D form from Good Friday and his effort there can be marked up given he was poorly drawn; can be given a pass for Bath last time (hampered) and he has yet to run a poor race over C&D; more exposed than some but still commands respect.

20/1

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

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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