June 06 / 18.20 Bath

18.20

Good

Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Really encouraging start when fifth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm; Coyy 1l ahead) 18 days ago; no surprise if he improved past that rival despite a wide stall.
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7th

8

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Gorey Gold

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Much the most exposed of these and arrives here off the back of a particularly poor run; cheekpieces introduced last time are now removed.

20/1

9th

2

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Gorey Gold

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with 7f Southwell victory and comes here on the back of a solid third of four in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in March; not out of things with cheekpieces added.

16/1

3rd

2

(3)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gorey Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Added to his Bath maiden win when landing a 7f handicap at Southwell (Tapeta) in January; only 2lb higher today but he's been well held in his last two runs and has stamina to prove at this new trip.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outpaced but it was a respectable debut when fifth of nine at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; Proof second) 13 days ago; needs more but he's open to improvement.
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7th

5

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Haydock

Army Bugler

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark in a Leicester novice in June and his nursery debut fourth behind Lil Brother at Windsor (also 5f, good to firm) last month was a solid effort; hasn't always looked entirely comfortable on quick ground so this forecast easier surface might suit.

13/2

4th

4

(8)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Army Bugler

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Second at Bath (5.7f, good) was a lot better than debut, despite a stumble leaving the stalls, and he went one better with similar form in an eight-runner maiden at Leicester (5f, good to firm; led over 2f out) later in June; should bring potential to handicaps.

11/2

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 43

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability when fourth at Goodwood (5f; has produced winners) on debut and stepped up on that when third at Newbury (6f, also good) three weeks ago; latter race is working out strongly and he holds clear claims.
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1st

1

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Secret Santa

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

All starts on good; beaten under 3l by subsequent Windsor Castle winner on 5f debut last May then finished third to subsequent Chesham winner at Newbury (6f) a fortnight later; latter event worked out extremely well so disappointing he couldn't get the job done at Bath (odds-on) the following month; not seen since but good chance of making a successful handicap debut/reappearance if ready and tapping back into that initial promise.

9/2

3rd

5

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

Secret Santa

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability when fourth at Goodwood (5f; has produced winners) on debut and stepped up on that when third at Newbury (6f, also good) three weeks ago; latter race is working out strongly and he holds clear claims.

9/4

3rd

13

(10)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Secret Santa

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability with his fourth-place finish at Goodwood (5f) while shaping as if this longer trip will suit; jointly sets the standard with stablemate French Affair.

10/1

33/1

Form: 38

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hampered early then ran green when 33-1 here (5f, good to firm) last month but she rallied to finish a clear third of nine behind the subsequent National Stakes winner; nowhere near that next time over 6f (AW) but that initial run makes her of interest.
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10

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Leicester

Coinin Caisc

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Yet to build on her debut third at Bath in April but she plugged on for third on her nursery debut at Yarmouth last month (5f, good to firm); returning to 6f can help but slower than good ground will be a new experience.

12/1

6

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Yarmouth

Coinin Caisc

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Has shown promise in two of her three starts, with the lesser effort coming at Kempton (6f, AW) in May; switches to handicaps having been off for 61 days.

7/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros yearling by Phoenix Of Spain; March (fifth) foal; half-sister to winners Specialmente (French/Hong Kong 5f-7f including August 2yo debut/AW; RPR 93) and Lady Maeve (Canadian 7f-8.5f turf/AW); dam unplaced 6f-1m2f (65), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Nargys; stable have winning newcomers and she's worth a market check.
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10th

7

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Mayaada

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Ollie Sangster

After 12 races, for two wins, she should be far more exposed than today's rivals; however, her best form was on last two outings when second at Epsom (8.5f, good) and winning with a steady late bid at Salisbury (upped to 1m2f, good; 4lb higher today) and that earns respect.

5/1

1st

3

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Mayaada

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ollie Sangster

7f maiden win at Epsom last summer (only four ran); well beaten on her reappearance but she fared better when second of six back at Epsom last month (8.5f, good); stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust and less-exposed rivals may have her measure.

9/2

2nd

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:23 Epsom

Mayaada

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Ollie Sangster

Busy as a juvenile when her nine runs yielded one win; that did come here (7f, good) in August but was quiet on last two starts and virtually tailed off on last month's AW comeback; return to this venue might help, and a handicapping case can be made, but otherwise has plenty to prove.

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 and beaten just over 5l at Redcar (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; can likely do better but she's drawn widest.
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7

(1)

25th Jun 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

18:50 Bath

Going Again

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Showed speed when fourth of 12 on debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) and did so again over this C&D 19 days ago (hung left under pressure); better is needed but she's open to progress.

7/2

6th

12

(13)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

Going Again

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

10-1 and beaten just over 5l at Redcar (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; can likely do better but she's drawn widest.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000euros yearling by Saxon Warrior; first foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 78), half-sister to winners Kings Joy (1m 2yo December debut) and Chortal (2m1f hurdle); stable's juveniles usually improve for their debuts but he's well worth a market check.
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2nd

8

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Newmarket

Comic Hero

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Went close in two fast-ground novice races last summer and returned with a novice win at Kempton (7f, AW) in February; 15-8 favourite and denied a clear run when 2l fifth of six on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago; retains potential and is not ruled out but he lost places close home once in the clear at Musselburgh and has to raise his game.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 3

13:25 Musselburgh

Comic Hero

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent in three runs since debut, gaining a deserved first success at Kempton (7f) in February; the runner-up that day won in clearcut style next time; should be at least as good over 1m and remains unexposed; interesting candidate on handicap debut.

2/1

1st

2

(9)

18th Feb 2026

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Comic Hero

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Green on last summer's debut but he stepped forward when a close third at Salisbury in June (6f, good to firm); similar form when beaten a nose at Newbury one month later; absent since (has been gelded) but he is bred to stay 7f and remains capable of better; looks the one to beat.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000gns yearling by Ardad; fifth foal; half-brother to two winners including Percy's Lad (7.5f/1m including 2yo September debut for this yard; RPR 105); dam unraced half-sister to 7f winner/Ribblesdale second Eldalil; holds some big sales race entries; stable can ready one but likely holds better prospects with Coyy unlikes the market suggests otherwise.
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3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:00 Nottingham

Airside

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Six-race maiden who hasn't progressed from his 6f Newbury third in July; the return to 6f may help after fading late over 7f at Brighton latest but Charles Bishop sides with stablemate Kesta.

11/2

3rd

1

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:42 Brighton

Airside

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-race maiden but was close third in Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) in July and she ran respectably when third of five in a Sandown nursery (7f, soft) 16 days ago; sets a fair standard back in a maiden and yard is 25% with 2yos here in recent years; key player.

13/8

5

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Airside

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Clear best sprinting effort when close third to Penhallam at Newbury on penultimate start; drops back in class after Glorious Goodwood defeat but doesn't seem to be screaming for the new trip.

8/1

3/1

Form: 2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to connections' prolific Spoof and he made a good introduction when second at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; Army Bugler fifth) 13 days ago; not far behind on the figures and he's open to progress.
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8th

11

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Proof

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Kickstarted 2026 with gutsy 5f Southwell success in April but suffered early interference when ninth in 5f Chester handicap nine days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back.

12/1

9th

12

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Proof

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Effective on good to firm ground but his best turf results have come on a slower surface; got the better of Ambishio at Southwell on reappearance four weeks ago; found plenty for pressure there and should give it another good go.

7/1

1st

6

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Proof

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Busy 2yo who came into his own in the autumn, wide-margin 5f winner at Ffos Las (heavy) and creditable shows over 6f (soft and heavy) on final two starts; unraced on AW and prolific winning sibling Spoof was 0-11 on sand for this yard so has some questions to answer.

8/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Already gelded son of Land Force; March (second) foal; dam multiple 5.7f winner (RPR 79), closely related to 5f/6f winner Speed Dial Baileys, half-sister to useful 5f-7f winner Rock On Baileys, out of 5f winner; bred to be speedy but yard probably holds better prospects with Army Bugler.
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5th

7

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Dark Alley

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Warren Greatrex

Successful in Bath maiden (5.7f) last summer and ran respectably in 5f AW handicap on final 2yo start; however, progress is likely required in this field on reappearance.

16/1

5

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Dark Alley

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Made it third-time lucky in a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm; 4-6) in July, but didn't get home on nursery debut at Newbury (6f, good) the following month; return to this trip may help, but he makes his AW debut after ten weeks off.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Newbury

Dark Alley

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) in June on second start then comfortably went one better at Bath (5.7f, firm) where he was odds-on; has a progressive profile and could be a contender on nursery debut.

11/2

Form: 33

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Biggish prices when third in two starts here, latterly beaten just over 5l at this trip (firm) 23 days ago; bit of work to do with the principals.
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11th

6

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

Touchwoodnwhistle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: J S Moore

Biggish prices when third in two starts here, latterly beaten just over 5l at this trip (firm) 23 days ago; bit of work to do with the principals.

20/1

5

(6)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:35 Bath

Touchwoodnwhistle

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: J S Moore

18-1, showed some ability and promise when coming from last to third in a four-runner maiden here (5f, firm) nine days ago; runner-up Eightthreeone showed a lot more dash but this one was getting the hang of things.

9/1

5

(6)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:35 Bath

Touchwoodnwhistle

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: J S Moore

18-1, showed some ability and promise when coming from last to third in a four-runner maiden here (5f, firm) nine days ago; runner-up Eightthreeone showed a lot more dash but this one was getting the hang of things.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns yearling; March (first) foal; dam 6f winner (including AW 2yo; RPR 74), half-sister to 6f-1m winner The Bullion Bomber; market check advised on debut.
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3

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Chepstow

The Glory Code

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

1,000gns yearling; 18-1 when last of 12 on his Bath debut (5.7f, good) last month; needs to leave that performance well behind.

33/1

12th

10

(4)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

The Glory Code

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

1,000gns yearling; March (first) foal; dam 6f winner (including AW 2yo; RPR 74), half-sister to 6f-1m winner The Bullion Bomber; market check advised on debut.

25/1

Non-runners

Coyy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £121.90
Straight Forecast £122.81
Trifecta £258.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Proof

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Santa

The Times:

Gorey Gold

NEWMARKET:

The Glory Code

LAMBOURN:

Proof

Daily Mail:

Proof

Daily Mirror:

Proof

The Star:

Proof

Daily Record:

Proof

RP RATINGS:

Secret Santa

TOPSPEED:

Secret Santa

Telegraph:

Secret Santa

The Guardian:

Secret Santa

The Sun:

Secret Santa

D Express:

Gorey Gold