May 15 / 16.18 York

16.18

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2814-6 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Group 2 Norfolk at Royal Ascot and won Listed race over this C&D (good to firm) last August; fair fourth to Aesterius in the Group 2 Flying Childers next time and 5lb better off with the winner today; may have needed recent reappearance run at Newmarket and he's one to consider.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tropical Storm

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

His best form is at 5f and he hasn't been at the top of his game since a Listed win at this meeting last May; however, he kept on well for third at Goodwood (5f, good) recently, suggesting the return to 6f is worth exploring, and his two career wins have both come here; a visor goes on.

10/1

3rd

7

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Tropical Storm

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Bagged 5f York listed event last May; off seven months/gelded before posting an encouraging eighth of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago, nearest finish having lost ground when hampered soon after start; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

8th

3

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Tropical Storm

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

More miss than hit in 2025, winning 5f Listed race at York (good to firm) in May but failing to make the frame otherwise; now returns from a gelding operation on a handy mark and with his stable in form; big chance if he's on a going day.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5111-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Improved with each 2yo run and made it 3-4 with Listed win at Ayr (5f, good) last September; very creditable third on reappearance in Listed fillies' race at Chelmsford (6f, AW) a fortnight ago, when she had a wide trip, and she's respected under a 3lb penalty.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Star Of Mehmas

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Won the Listed 2yo event on this card 12 months ago (5f, good) and posted a last-gasp win off top weight in a competitive handicap at York (5f, good to firm) last month; today's trip could be a good fit and she's a strong candidate if handling the ground (unraced on a slow surface).

3/1

1

(14)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Star Of Mehmas

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Won 2yo Listed race last September (5f, good) and went close in Listed races on first three starts this term, beaten just a head over C&D (good to firm) on the middle occasion; below par here last month when she reportedly boiled over in the preliminaries; could bounce back with a bold bid on handicap debut.

11/1

8

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:35 York

Star Of Mehmas

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Hughes

Arrives in form with three near-misses in Listed races this season; just denied at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last month, and she'd previously led until the dying strides over this C&D; should make another bold bid.

5/1

25/1

Form: 4165-5 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.
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5

(26)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Miss Lamai

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Made a bright start to her 2yo career, winning on debut before finishing second in a York Listed race and fourth in the Queen Mary over C&D; easy win in a Naas Listed event last July (5f, yielding); beaten four times since but she ran well in Listed grade at York five weeks ago and should go well on this handicap debut.

16/1

3rd

9

(4)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Miss Lamai

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.

25/1

3rd

9

(4)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Miss Lamai

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.

25/1

16/1

Form: 630-35 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Opposable on the vast majority of his form, including both runs this year; however, his standout performance came on his sole visit to York, when a Listed third of 16 behind Tropical Storm over C&D (good to firm) last August; not ruled out each-way now back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Sir Yoshi

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

He's on a competitive mark on last season's best form for David Marnane but he was well beaten on his stable debut at York last October and it was the same outcome there this month on his return; he has plenty to prove.

25/1

18th

4

(21)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ran well in defeat in two 5f Listed races here when trained by David Marnane but well beaten on stable debut over this C&D (good) last October, and a career-best is needed in first-time cheekpieces on his reappearance.

66/1

3

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Previously trained in Ireland, running as well as he's ever done when a close second of seven over 5f at Navan five weeks ago; his best form (and sole win) have come over the minimum trip but he should prove effective over an easy 6f; makes his debut for a new stable in a hot race.

20/1

Form: 3470-2 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo effort came when close third in the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood (5f, good to firm; Aesterius second); creditable Listed fourth behind Tropical Storm over this C&D next time; reappeared with good second at Chelmsford (6f, AW) and the return to 5f could be a plus; possible player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Mr Lightside

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Can lead; smart 2yo who began 3yo season on a mark of 102; has shown just humdrum form in three turf handicaps, despite a sliding mark, and was way back behind Justcallmepete at Bath last week; has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins were on turf in 2024 but he's well treated on old form and has run respectably on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; can make the running and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back in this sphere.

6/1

4th

5

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.

7/2

Form: 12116- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.
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Verdict Starting price

20

(9)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aesterius

9st 1lb

J: James McDonald

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprinting 2yo whose four 5f wins included a Group 3 at Longchamp (good to soft) and Group 2 at Doncaster (good), both from the front; has to put a disappointing reappearance at York (favourite) behind him in this much better race.

25/1

6th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Aesterius

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Archie Watson

Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.

5/4

6th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Aesterius

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Archie Watson

Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.

5/4

OUR TIP

Form: 311-35 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all in two 5f AW novice races in December; fair efforts in handicaps the next twice, including when denied a clear run at Sandown most recently, but he looks up against it now up in grade.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(8)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Plenty in his favour down to this class for the first time at Newcastle last Thursday (started favourite) but sat on a strong pace and unsurprisingly cracked late; holds claims again in first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

4th

4

(9)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Made all when winning his novice from the same stall over C&D as a 2yo; sharply regressive since but showed plenty of zip from a wide stall over 6f last time and this is his first foray into 0-50 company; one to consider.

7/2

7th

9

(11)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John Gallagher

Two-time 5f winner on Tapeta; recent form has been well below that level from 2024 and a huge revival is needed to win this based on his last three starts.

10/1

Non-runners

King Of Light, Treasure Isle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £21.40
Trifecta £98.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aesterius

RP RATINGS:

Star Of Mehmas

TOPSPEED:

Tropical Storm

POSTDATA:

Mr Lightside

The Times:

Star Of Mehmas

Daily Mirror:

Star Of Mehmas

Daily Record:

Star Of Mehmas

LAMBOURN:

Aesterius

Telegraph:

Aesterius

The Guardian:

Aesterius

D Express:

Aesterius

The Sun:

Aesterius

Daily Mail:

Tropical Storm

The Star:

Tropical Storm