July 17 / 17.55 Epsom

17.55

Good To Firm

Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 when fourth of nine on last month's debut at Salisbury (6f, good to firm; beaten just over 4l) and the winner made it 2-2 when landing a Group 2 subsequently; his dam won over 1m4f and he's open to improvement now up in trip; could have a part to play.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Big Song

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 2-4 with commanding win on nursery debut at Newmarket (1m, good) a fortnight ago; the drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive but he's nevertheless high on the list after that latest performance.

4/1

2

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Big Song

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Got up in final stride at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in July on second start; only fifth in Thirsk novice (1m, good) since but jockey reported he slipped turning for home; retains potential and not ruled out on nursery debut.

15/2

5th

1

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:05 Thirsk

Big Song

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Built on debut form when leading on the line in 7f Epsom maiden (good to firm) six weeks ago; those in behind haven't done much for the form since but he has the potential for better now stepping up to 1m.

11/4

5/6

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second on debut in a warm race at Goodwood (6f, soft) last month and filled the same position at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) subsequently; beaten at odds-on on that second start but it was still a creditable performance and he holds leading claims in first-time blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Victorious One

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Achieved similar amount when runner-up first three starts; tad underwhelming on nursery debut at Goodwood before producing a laboured effort at Newbury (gelded in between); it's possible he missed the blinkers last time as they're back on here; safer options elsewhere for all moving up to 1m promises to suit; AW debut.

7/2

3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Newbury

Victorious One

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Runner-up in first three starts, failing odds-on backers in the last two of them; went off favourite again for a valuable Glorious Goodwood nursery (7f, heavy) in July and kept at it, after an awkward start, to finish sixth of 11; might be looking for 1m now but he's far from ruled out; has been gelded.

10/1

3

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Victorious One

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Runner-up in all his races, failing odds-on backers the last twice (dictated matters last time at Epsom over 7f); however, possibly bumped into useful rivals on both those occasions and perhaps a truly run race in this bigger field will bring him on; yard won this last year.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
450,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 96) from classy family; trainer can ready one first time and this Frankel newcomer could play a major role, especially if strong in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(5)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sovereign Wealth

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when streaking clear of six rivals at Wolverhampton 23 days ago (8.6f); not sure he needed to improve to win that modest affair (2-9 favourite) but earlier Wolverhampton second showed he could compete off this sort of mark.

11/4

4

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

14:58 Nottingham

Sovereign Wealth

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Boughey

His Beverley run on second start was disappointing but he led 2f out and was collared in only the final strides by Stoneacre Donny at Thirsk (7f, soft) on latest; the dam's side poses a question mark over his stamina but this Frankel 2yo should prove capable of better.

7/1

7

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Sovereign Wealth

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Promising Epsom debut in July but he failed to build on it at Beverley last month (7f/7.4f; both good to firm); still early days but he'll need more for the likely slower ground.

4/1

Form: 25

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging second on debut at Lingfield (7f, good) in May but needs a bigger performance if she's to take this, and she finished last of five at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on her second start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:22 Yarmouth

Private Project

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Pat Phelan

Eight-race maiden who has finished behind Montu in her last two races; more needed.

16/1

10th

9

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Private Project

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Pat Phelan

Kept on nicely for 3l third of seven on the Lingfield Polytrack this month when upped to 1m2f, and today's longer trip is well worth a go; however, she's 0-7 and takes on some unexposed types; may again be vulnerable.

14/1

50/1

Form: 75

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big odds on both starts (6f, soft/good to firm).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

20:07 Epsom

Naranka

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Baker

Registered an improved effort when chasing home a subsequent winner at Lingfield (11.5f, good to firm; Fletcher seventh) one month ago; could be getting his act together and he needs consideration.

4/1

2nd

10

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

17:42 Lingfield

Naranka

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: George Baker

Always behind when 50-1 for seasonal debut at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm; Panthere Noir third) one week ago; needs to have taken considerable benefit from that outing.

50/1

11th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Naranka

8st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Baker

Well held in four starts last summer (6f-1m), latterly on his nursery/AW debut; would want to see some support this time back from such a layoff.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.70
Straight Forecast £8.55
Trifecta £11.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Victorious One

NEWMARKET:

Sovereign Wealth

The Guardian:

Big Song

The Times:

Sovereign Wealth

Daily Mail:

Sovereign Wealth

D Express:

Sovereign Wealth

The Star:

Big Song

RP RATINGS:

Victorious One

POSTDATA:

Victorious One

Telegraph:

Victorious One

Daily Mirror:

Victorious One

The Sun:

Victorious One

Daily Record:

Victorious One