April 28 / 17.00 Windsor

17.00

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 27-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of promise with his debut second at Kempton (7f, AW) in October; has leading claims on that form but he was disappointing over 1m at Lingfield (seventh of 12) when last seen in November; still very early days but has bit to prove now switched to turf on his return.
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4

(7)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:43 Haydock

Al Shababi

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Owen Burrows

Belatedly confirmed his debut promise when running away with maiden at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on reappearance, clocking a good time in the process; he was well backed that day and looks open to further improvement now tackling a handicap; might be the answer.

100/30

4

(7)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:43 Haydock

Al Shababi

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Owen Burrows

Belatedly confirmed his debut promise when running away with maiden at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on reappearance, clocking a good time in the process; he was well backed that day and looks open to further improvement now tackling a handicap; might be the answer.

100/30

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 420-32

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden but he's finished placed three times including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in the autumn and a close second at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) 23 days ago; should go well again back on turf and he's a key player.
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8th

5

(9)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Made all for both wins at around 1m on turf last year, each for a different stable; has run well on Tapeta, but Polytrack remains a question and he will need to do better than on his debut for this yard at Bath 15 days ago.

16/1

6th

3

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Bath

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

One win apiece for his two previous yards, taking his turf record to 22411; ran well on AW last time and sold for 25,000gns since; interesting returned to this sphere on debut for another new stable.

100/30

3rd

6

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Eighth attempt when making all in a Beverley maiden (8.5f); left Charlie Johnston and made a winning start for new stable with another all-the-way success at Haydock (1m) in September; 9-4 favourite, something presumably not right (hung left and weakened quickly) when last of ten at Southwell in November; given a bit of time since; no surprise were he to resume his progress.

15/2

16/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 70,000euros as a yearling but was 28-1 on Bath debut (1m, hood applied) in October and he finished a remote seventh of 14; ran green in the mud that day but he needs a transformation switched to fast ground on his return; has been gelded and headgear is removed.
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3

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Fantasy World

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

1m6f Listed winner on Flat who was sold for 600,000gns later in October; flopped at long odds-on for hurdling debut at Musselburgh last month; brought out just six days later for Grade 2 at Kempton (again good to soft) where he did better, but was weakening when hampered two out; should get the hang of this discipline in due course, but probably too late to feature in this finish.

66/1

3rd

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Kempton

Fantasy World

11st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

1m6f Listed winner on Flat who changed hands for 600,000gns last autumn; went off long odds-on for hurdling debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) last Sunday but compromised his chance by racing freely/jumping none too fluently and could finish only fourth; it's far too soon to be writing him off but he needs a major leap forward just six days on.

12/1

4th

8

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:50 Musselburgh

Fantasy World

10st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Progressive on the Flat for Andrew Balding and bagged Listed honours at Ascot (1m6f, good to soft) on last appearance; sold for 600,000gns later in October; withdrawn at Newbury last weekend due to heavy ground; market mover for the Triumph and looks a very interesting hurdles prospect.

4/11

33/1

Form: 76-

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 8l in two Salisbury maidens (7f) on fast and slow ground last summer; has plenty to find upped in trip on her return and handicaps will be more suitable.
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1st

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bizou

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Showed improved form to get off the mark at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; 5lb higher here and should not be far away.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Bizou

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Inconsistent nine-race maiden; ran well on her seasonal reappearance (9.4f, AW) and a reproduction would see her on the premises.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 30-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging start when a close third of five at Chester (7.6f, good to soft) last August and he finished lame at Southwell in November (sustained injury after left-fore shoe moved); gelded since; interesting to see if money arrives for him again after another break.
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3

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chelsea Old Church

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Promising debut on turf last August but he ran poorly on Tapeta next time and in two handicaps for previous trainer; showed more when a staying-on fourth of 12 at Windsor (1m) 15 days ago on yard debut and has a good run in him despite the unfavourable terms.

5/1

4th

2

(11)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

Chelsea Old Church

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Made a promising debut last August (7.6f, good to soft) but that remains his standout effort and he has finished down the field in two handicap runs this summer; sold out of Michael Bell's yard for 1,500gns in July; new yard have made their name reviving stock from elsewhere so he's one to note on his stable debut; hood joins the blinkers today.

14/1

3

(2)

29th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Ffos Las

Chelsea Old Church

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Has failed to back up debut effort and a switch to handicap level made no difference last time (1m2f); chance largely depends on whether first-time headgear prompts improvement.

12/1

6th
9 (3)
Alfie D

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Bauble Queen (US 1m1f Grade 2) and Leamington (US 8.5f turf stakes), out of 6f winning half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Fahal; yard 29% with 3yos here in recent years; needs checking in market on debut.
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5th

3

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Alfie D

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Tate

Five-race maiden; stayed on for third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) most recently, posting one of his better efforts; interesting contender, with improvement possible upped further in distance.

7/2

3rd

7

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfie D

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Tate

Close third in Brighton novice (1m, good) in May but he's struggled in both runs since, including on handicap debut here (9.4f) this month; in good hands and still unexposed but he needs a transformation at this new trip.

16/1

7th

7

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfie D

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Tate

Best effort in three starts on turf when beaten just over a length into third of five in a Brighton novice (1m, good) in May, but well held in both outings either side; improvement needed upped in trip on AW/handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 60

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Southwell in January and same story in another 1m maiden at Kempton (400-1) three weeks ago.
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3

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

D Day Major Winter

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Best efforts when second in middle-distance events on turf; not sure what to expect in this different scenario with hood applied.

5/1

8th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

D Day Major Winter

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Seven-race maiden; no match for comfortable winner when second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago but that was still a pretty good stable debut, and he drops from 0-62 grade here; must be considered.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
47,000gns gelded half-brother to US 5f/5.5f turf winner Out Too Late; dam 6f AW 2yo/US 1m turf winner (RPR 91), out of twice-raced sister to 7f Listed winner Mauri Moon; has fair standard to aim at on debut and he may need the experience.
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9th

4

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Moonlight Bomb

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Has lacked consistency for current stable but is only 1lb higher than when recording an account-opening success on AW in December; fighting chance provided he's back in similar form.

7/1

7th

8

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Moonlight Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Dunlop

13th time lucky when winning a 9.4f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; not so good twice in January and now returns from an 11-week break; Oisin Murphy booked so a better showing would seem likely.

12/1

8th

4

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Moonlight Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ed Dunlop

13th time lucky when justifying support at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month; didn't fire back at that track three weeks ago but his penultimate form has worked out well and he's a player if he can get back near that level.

13/2

100/1

Form: 95

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in a Lingfield maiden (1m AW) and Beverley novice (8.4f, good) this month, with a best RPR of 42.
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9th

5

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Pomme Pomme

9st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Front-runner who won her first five handicaps (8.6f/1m2f) last May/June and campaign concluded with close second of three to a progressive filly at Hamilton (1m1f) in August; no surprise to see a bold bid on her return, provided conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).

7/1

2nd

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:35 Hamilton

Pomme Pomme

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Won her first five handicaps (8.6f-1m2f, including on good/firm) before close third of four here (1m3f, good) when outstayed; below par at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) last month but that was her first run on slow ground; could bounce back and play a leading role now back on better ground.

3/1

5th

4

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

19:20 Doncaster

Pomme Pomme

9st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Won four in a row once sent handicapping and maybe a steady pace was not ideal when close third of four at Hamilton (1m3f) latest outing; she's the one who set it (made the running on last four starts) and she needs to resume improvement in this step up from Class 5; unraced on softer than good.

13/2

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded half-brother to winners Arch Moon (1m/1m2f; RPR 90), Peripeteia (1m2f-1m6f; 74) and Grand Duchess Olga (1m6f/2m AW; 68); dam 1m2f winner (79), half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Edya, is granddaughter of Yorkshire Oaks winner My Emma; yard is in decent form; interesting to see how he figures in market on debut.
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4th

6

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Arcimboldo

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Nine-race maiden; started off for Mike Sowersby with three good runs in the autumn (all 2m, Tapeta) but form has dipped recently and he's out of the weights in this higher-grade race; needs help from the new cheeekpieces.

8/1

3rd

14

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arcimboldo

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Six-race maiden; has shown improvement in 2m handicaps at Newcastle (finished third) and Southwell (close second) since joining new yard and switched to AW; turn may be near.

10/1

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Arcimboldo

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Low-level form in his four runs for previous yard and they went very steady when he was 4l third of five on stable debut at Newcastle (2m) four weeks ago; questionable what he achieved there.

20/1

Non-runners

Postmans Park

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.30
Straight Forecast £4.98
Trifecta £14.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Al Shababi

SPOTLIGHT:

Special Ghaiyyath

NEWMARKET:

Arcimboldo

Telegraph:

Chelsea Old Church

LAMBOURN:

Al Shababi

The Times:

Al Shababi

The Guardian:

Al Shababi

Daily Mirror:

Al Shababi

The Sun:

Al Shababi

The Star:

Al Shababi

Daily Mail:

Special Ghaiyyath

D Express:

Special Ghaiyyath

Daily Record:

Special Ghaiyyath