June 14 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good To Firm

Reg Griffin Appreciation EBFstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Reg Griffin Appreciation EBFstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inexperience was evident for his Leicester debut (6f, good; 5-1) 18 days ago, as he got loose beforehand and ran green in the race itself; stayed on quite well late on and looks a likely improver.
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9th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Egoli

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a maiden and a novice last summer before coming up short in stronger company; gelded over the winter; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Newbury last month (6f Listed; 40-1 at the time of withdrawal); this should be more suitable but others bring stronger claims.

12/1

5

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Egoli

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Gained one of his 2yo wins over C&D but had his limitations rather exposed in better races subsequently; gelded after final outing; stiff task on on reappearance, being bottom of this pack on ratings.

40/1

8th

3

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Ascot

Egoli

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Close fourth in AW Group 3 at Kempton last time but failed to show improvement and his limitations have been rather exposed since maiden/novice wins; the first-time headgear needs to help.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Visored for last month's Pontefract debut (6f, good to firm), a race in which he was 33-1 and never featured after a slow start; significant improvement required.
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5th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Liverpool Star

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran creditably last time when bidding for a 6f double (maiden previously); proving consistent and has form at 5f; in the mix, assuming he takes to first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

4th

1

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Liverpool Star

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made the breakthrough last week at Ripon (6f, good) and the 4lb rise could have been worse as the front two pulled nearly 5l clear; obvious chance in this weak race.

7/4

1st

7

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Liverpool Star

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to win (0-10), going closest when beaten a head at Newcastle (6f nursery) in December; bumped at the start but recovered to do solid late work at Catterick (5f, good; third of ten, beaten 1l) 17 days ago; same mark (holds Contorno) for return to 6f.

11/2

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He made a pleasing start to his career when fifth of ten at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, keeping on well when squeezed up close home; the third and fourth from that race have run well since and the form looks solid; more to come from him.
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1st

9

(9)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Lyrical Song

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Took a big step forward after seven months off/gelded when getting off the mark in C&D handicap 19 days ago; this son of Lope Y Ferndanez can make his presence felt despite a 5lb rise.

11/2

1st

7

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Lyrical Song

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 with a second to the reopposing Willowinghurn on 7f Musselburgh handicap debut (soft); may have more to offer in 2026 but the betting is perhaps the best guide as to whether he's likely to be fully primed for this first outing in 196 days (has been gelded).

10/1

1

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

14:55 Musselburgh

Lyrical Song

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Third at Catterick (7f, soft) in July on third start then runner-up in maiden over this C&D (good) last time; can give another good account and could be in the mix on nursery debut.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000euros yearling; first foal of a maiden half-sister to useful winner Quick Change; stable won this with a newcomer in 2016 and 2017 but Tactical Formation could be their main hope.
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4th

3

(4)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:48 Beverley

Mr Moonshine

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Improved for the switch to nurseries when a neck second behind Dunkeld Dreamer at Thirsk 11 days ago (1m, good) 1lb better off today but the winner wasn't doing much in front and the placings may not be reversed.

11/4

4

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:20 Thirsk

Mr Moonshine

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Unplaced all three starts and failed to beat a rival at Beverley (7.4f) on latest; more to prove than the rest of these but it's possible he'll take a step forward on today's nursery debut.

7/1

5th

4

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:20 Beverley

Mr Moonshine

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Similar RPRs (in the 60s) when well held at York and Wolverhampton; has ability but perhaps one for nurseries.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£65,000 yearling; third foal of a French maiden from a useful family; stable won this last year with a smart newcomer.
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13th

7

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Rikki Tiki Tavi

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all when beating The Lost Sock by a head over C&D last August; came up short in stronger races twice afterwards but there were mitigating factors; one of three runners for Kevin Ryan.

14/1

3

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Ayr

Rikki Tiki Tavi

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

The form of his maiden win at Thirsk last month has worked out well (5f, good to firm) and he raced away from the main action when mid-division in sales race at York (6f, good to firm) last time; however, others have more substance to their claims; below best on good to soft ground in July.

20/1

10th

15

(20)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Rikki Tiki Tavi

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

His debut second here in June (6f, good to firm) remains his best run on the figures but he gamely got off the mark at Thirsk (5f) last time and he's a scopey gelding who can improve.

16/1

Form: 2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-2, fluffed the start on his Goodwood debut (6f, good) three weeks ago but still ran a fine race for second behind a rival with the benefit of experience (pair clear); open to plenty of improvement.
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3rd

5

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Stellar Sunrise

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won in good style in a big field on nursery debut at York (7f, good to firm) last August and soft ground may not have suited in the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury in October; returned with commanding handicap win at Newbury (7f, good) a fortnight ago and holds leading form claims.

2/1

1st

2

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Stellar Sunrise

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark at the third attempt as a 2yo when seeing off 14 rivals at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good); improved for the step up to 7f when impressing in an 18-runner nursery at York's Ebor meeting (good to firm); only 5-1 for a Group 3 over C&D when last seen in October but he dropped away late on soft ground that may not have been ideal; could still have more to offer back on a sounder surface.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
360,000gns breeze-up 2yo; seventh foal; closely related to winners Byzantium (Listed-placed 6f 2yo; RPR 101) and Senorita Grande (6f AW; 66), half-brother to winners New Road Side (5f including 2yo; 84) and Pak Choi (7f AW; 80); dam 5f winner (81); interesting newcomer for a stable that won this in 2016 and 2017.
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7

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:10 Redcar

Tactical Formation

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Just about held on for fourth when sent off joint-favourite for debut at York last month (6f, good to firm); this 360,000gns breeze-up buy is surely capable of better; left in Gimcrack after Tuesday's acceptance stage.

6/4

7

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 York

Tactical Formation

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Fahey

360,000gns breeze-up 2yo; seventh foal; closely related to winners Byzantium (Listed-placed 6f 2yo; RPR 101) and Senorita Grande (6f AW; 66), half-brother to winners New Road Side (5f including 2yo; 84) and Pak Choi (7f AW; 80); dam 5f winner (81); interesting newcomer for a stable that won this in 2016 and 2017.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros yearling; 260,000gns breeze-up 2yo; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Lethimfly (5f 2yo; RPR 84) and Infinity Blue (6f; 81); dam 7f 2yo winner (80), half-sister to Hong Kong 1m Group 1 winner Xtension and to the dams of 6f Group 1 winners Harry Angel and Supremacy; stable's 2yos are flying along and he's of obvious interest.
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7

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

Yy Nation

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (soft) in September and he stepped up again on handicap debut when third of seven at Epsom (also 7f, good) three weeks later; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase might be capable of better yet.

7/1

7

(5)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Yy Nation

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (7f) last time; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase could take another step forward on nursery debut; interesting.

6/1

7

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Ascot

Yy Nation

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

260,000gns breeze-up 2yo who has disappointed in two starts; still early days but a gelding operation will need to have made an immediate impact if he's to play a part here.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.80
Straight Forecast £51.67
Trifecta £199.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Tactical Formation

SPOTLIGHT:

Yy Nation

The Guardian:

Stellar Sunrise

POSTDATA:

Lyrical Song

Daily Mail:

Tactical Formation

Daily Mirror:

Tactical Formation

The Times:

Yy Nation

The Star:

Yy Nation

D Express:

Stellar Sunrise

Daily Record:

Stellar Sunrise