July 08 / 18.42 Brighton

18.42

Good To Firm

Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) (Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) (Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
By Time Test from a good middle-distance/staying family, being a half-brother to the likes of Michelangelo, Private Secretary and No Heretic; half-sister Curious Mind won on her debut for the yard (3yo, AW) and the market will show what's expected.
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4th

7

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Raspoutine

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Duly stepped up on his 2yo efforts when winning a Class 6 handicap in good style at Lingfield last month (1m, AW); beaten a nose at Southwell under a penalty nine days later (also 1m; winner gone in again since) and he a further 6lb higher today; stepping up to 1m2f looks sure to prompt further progress though.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Raspoutine

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Held in four starts on turf last year but he posted a much improved effort when switched to the AW on his handicap debut at Lingfield nine days ago, kicking off the bend before being eased late on; 6lb well-in under a penalty and he's the one to beat.

4/6

Form: 07

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Backed ahead of his debut in May, when well held (6f, good to soft); bettered that from the front upped to this trip last time and remains open to further improvement.
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2nd

1

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

14:50 Musselburgh

Snake Charmer

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Best form when making all in ordinary maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start; faces no easy task at the weights but may be able to dominate from the inside draw; headgear fitted.

4/1

6th

3

(6)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newbury

Snake Charmer

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Backed ahead of his debut in May, when well held (6f, good to soft); bettered that from the front next time and got on the scoresheet at Brighton (also 7f, good to firm; made all) a fortnight ago; another improver; nursery debut.

7/2

2

(1)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Brighton

Snake Charmer

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Backed ahead of his debut in May, when well held (6f, good to soft); bettered that from the front upped to this trip last time and remains open to further improvement.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
First foal of a 1m-1m2f winner who started 100-1 for his Newbury debut last month, when running accordingly, and needs a big step forward.
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4th

2

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Chepstow

Us Officer

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Beat one rival in each of his first three starts and finished tailed off on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to firm) last month; cheekpieces worn there replaced by a visor, but he still has plenty to prove.

7/1

7

(4)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

Us Officer

8st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Tom Dascombe

Has beaten one rival in each of his first three starts, over 6f/7f; open to improvement on nursery debut with cheekpieces applied, but it will be needed.

10/1

7

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:15 Nottingham

Us Officer

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Bettered his disappointing debut (6.5f) when fourth of five at Brighton (7f good to firm) ten days ago but needs to make significant further progress here.

33/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Joint-favourite on her Doncaster debut (7f, good) a month ago but things didn't go smoothly early and she looked to need the experience; will have learned from that and this looks a bit easier if anything.
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2nd

10

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Court Of Stars

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Had issues with the stalls as a 2yo but she has returned from a winter break as an improved performer, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton this month and failing narrowly over C&D 11 days ago; should still have more to offer; one of two live chances for Ollie Sangster.

3/1

2nd

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Court Of Stars

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Got off the mark on her seasonal/handicap debut at Kempton (7f, AW) two weeks ago; open to further progress and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; strong claims.

5/2

1st

6

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Court Of Stars

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ollie Sangster

Showed some ability in four starts last year, the latest when fourth of 13 behind a subsequent winner in a C&D novice in October; market informative on handicap debut after seven months off.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a 2yo winner over this trip; started a big price for her 7f Lingfield (turf) debut last month; hard to know the worth of that (long odds-on favourite, a stablemate of Court Of Stars, disappointed) but it was promising nonetheless.
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1

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:15 Windsor

Aeih

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Disappointing favourite when only third of five in 7f Brighton maiden this month but was creditable second over that trip on debut at Lingfield (also good to firm) and will be a tough not to crack here if back at that level over this shorter trip.

7/2

5

(4)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Brighton

Aeih

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Half-sister to a 2yo winner over this trip; started a big price for her 7f Lingfield (turf) debut last month; hard to know the worth of that (long odds-on favourite, a stablemate of Court Of Stars, disappointed) but it was promising nonetheless.

Evs

4

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:53 Lingfield

Aeih

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

8,000gns 2yo who's a half-sister to a juvenile winner over this trip; trainer an excellent 6-18 with runners on turf here down the years (2-10 with 2yos) and the market will guide.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £9.34
Trifecta £15.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Court Of Stars

NEWMARKET:

Raspoutine

POSTDATA:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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Telegraph:

Court Of Stars

D Express:

Court Of Stars