July 26 / 15.08 Newcastle (AW)

15.08

Standard To Slow

Rio EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £5184
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Rio EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 6

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1 when sixth of seven on his Ayr debut (6f, good to firm; 14-1) in May; the form of that race has worked out very well, but improvement is still required; has been gelded.
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12th

5

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Sudbury Hill

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Derham

Best efforts to take minor honours in handicaps for new stable on all three starts this season, over 1m2f on last two occasions; lost out in a sustained duel at Redcar (good to firm) last time but kept on well; not the most stoutly bred and today's extra distance needs to spark some improvement.

9/1

2nd

1

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Sudbury Hill

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Derham

Went close on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and again ran well when third of six at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) latest; however, it's possible he's better at a shorter trip and best form thus far has come on AW.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Sudbury Hill

9st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harry Derham

Comfortably the fastest finisher in a well-run 1m handicap at Kempton on last month's stable debut, beaten just a neck; stamina for the extra 2f has to be taken on trust but his stable are going well over jumps and he could still have mileage in this mark.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Kingman; £44,000 yearling; first foal; dam 12.4f winner (RPR 91), sister to US 1m3f Grade 2 winner Higher Truth, half-sister to 1m1f Group 3 winner Lady Wannabe, out of 7f Group 3 winning close relative of Cheveley Park winner/1,000 Guineas second Wannabe Grand; enough to like on pedigree and worth monitoring in market on debut.
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4th

1

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent racer who ran to a useful level when second in a C&D maiden and a 7f novice at Haydock on his first two starts; disappointed at York's Ebor meeting but that was a hot race and he's a leading contender back in these calmer waters.

5/4

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Kingman colt and Royal Lodge entry who seems a winner waiting to happen, having finished a close second in a couple of 7f events, clear of remainder at Haydock (good) latest; brings solid claims to this bigger assignment.

10/1

2nd

2

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

19:25 Haydock

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

First foal of a useful 12.4f winner who gave it a good go from the front when a half-length runner-up at 7-1 on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; leading claims on this second start.

11/8

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Saxon Warrior; 48,000gns yearling; half-brother to six winners including Al Wukair (French 7f/1m including 2yo/Group 1; RPR 120), Dream Today (prolific 6f/7f including 2yo/AW/sand; 107) and Kamiyah (French 1m; 98); dam French 1m 2yo winner (93), out of French Oaks winner; striking pedigree and stable gets its share of winning 2yo newcomers; market informative.
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3rd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:35 Hamilton

Saxophonist

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Bettered his novice/maiden form when third of seven in a Doncaster handicap in April (1m, good to firm); that form looks solid and he remains capable of better.

11/8

3rd

3

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:25 Doncaster

Saxophonist

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Two third-place finishes last season, both over 7f on AW; bred to be useful and market support would look significant on this seasonal and handicap debut.

9/1

15/8

Form: 42

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two starts for Raphael Freire last month, finishing fourth of eight on his Ripon debut (5f, good) before finishing clear of the third when beaten half a length over 6f here (winner followed up in a Chester nursery); stepping up another furlong shouldn't be an issue and much respected.
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4

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Didn't see the trip out when fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) in July but has been runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good) and Newcastle (6f, AW) in two starts being gelded; blinkers now go on and he sets the standard.

11/8

2nd

4

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good effort when second over C&D (second start) in June; made a big move before not staying 7f here next time and was gelded before finishing a solid second of 16 at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; leading contender.

6/5

2nd

8

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Thirsk

Zoiros

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has shown promise all three starts, losing two places near the finish when fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW; subsequently gelded) on latest; should be suited by today's drop back to 6f; remains open to improvement and commands plenty of respect.

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Missed the break and didn't enjoy a clear run when an eyecatching fifth of 11 on her debut over 6f here (18-1) last month; can do better but still has 8l to find with Zoiros; hood now given a go; refused to enter the stalls at Ripon 19 days ago;
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15

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Elizabetty

8st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

66/1

10th

12

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Elizabetty

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

All six AW starts have come at Newcastle, winning a 7f novice there in January; returns from wind surgery but has plenty to prove under these conditions.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Elizabetty

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Off the mark at the sixth attempt in a 7f novice here in January and finished third of seven on handicap debut over 1m back at this venue last month; races off the same mark, but has a bit to prove back over a sprint trip.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 80-1 for his Doncaster debut (6f, good) 16 days ago, but showed promise in finishing fifth of 13; respected if building on that with Barry McHugh taking over from an apprentice.
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7

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Newbury

Saniyaats Star

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Has made the frame over 7f on his last three starts but the latest was in a seller at Musselburgh and was no more than a respectable effort; speedy enough to cope with the drop to 6f.

12/1

6

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

14:22 Musselburgh

Saniyaats Star

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Made the frame twice over 7f at Haydock last month, finishing second in maiden then creditable fourth in nursery; raced only four times and has done enough to warrant respect in this field.

5/1

4th

1

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Haydock

Saniyaats Star

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Promise both turf starts (well held on AW in between), latterly second in maiden over C&D (good) 23 days ago; looks on a competitive mark for nursery debut.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Bungle Inthejungle; 50,000gns yearling; brother to winners Tatterstall (5f including AW; RPR 99) and X Force (5f-6f including 2yo/AW/Qatar; 98), half-brother to three winners including Bedford Flyer (5f including 2yo/AW; 105) and Facoulty (5f AW 2yo; 71); dam 5f winner (including AW; 89); appealing pedigree and stable gets plenty of 2yo winners first time out, but already gelded and sports a tongue-tie on debut.
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8th

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:32 Redcar

Riffa Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f AW winner for the Crisfords as a 2yo; two solid efforts for his new stable but he finished behind Fille Unique and Data Fata Secutus at Musselburgh last month; needs to pull out more to win.

7/2

3rd

1

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:05 Musselburgh

Riffa Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Raced on AW, winning 6f Chelmsford novice for the Crisfords last summer; led until well inside the final furlong when fourth of seven in 5f Southwell handicap on reappearance for new yard 18 days ago; if he comes on only a little for that outing he could take a bit of pegging back in this lower grade.

100/30

4th

7

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Riffa Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Tongue tied in three AW starts for the Crisfords, winning a 6f Chelmsford novice in August but only eighth of 11 on handicap debut at Lingfield in September; sold 15,000gns since; no tongue-tie on first 5f run; too many questions this time.

20/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Due Diligence; first foal; dam 1m6f-2m AW (RPR 70) and 1m7f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful winners Major Art (7f-1m inc 2yo), Ermyn Lodge (1m4f-2m) and Flemish School (11.6f/2m); stable has the occasional winning 2yo newcomer, but this looks a tough starting point and she looks one for longer trips further down the line.
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11th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Thirsk

Due To Shine

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Low-level maiden who reappeared with a heavy defeat at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; 33-1) last month; that took her record to 0-6 and she's not finished close than 6l to a winner so far; opposable from out of the weights.

33/1

7th

7

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Due To Shine

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Finished in the money in her two nursery runs last autumn but she was beaten over 6l on each occasion; improvement necessary to win.

6/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 when completely tailed-off on this month's Ayr debut (7f, good to soft); hood added but makes no appeal.
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8th

8

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:50 Musselburgh

Bobbys Pride

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Noel Wilson

Little show in her three outings, beating only one in 7f seller here last month; hood goes back on with lots to prove going handicapping.

16/1

7th

8

(9)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

14:50 Musselburgh

Bobbys Pride

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Noel Wilson

Beaten long way in both outings; no form claims.

66/1

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 when a well-held eighth of 11 on his debut over 6f here last month, finishing behind Zoiros and Elizabetty; has work to do; yard runs three.
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6th

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Thirsk

Jambearee

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Ellison

Has finished tailed off in four of his five runs including in a Beverley handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last month; has lots to prove back up in trip and he's 4lb out of the weights; cheekpieces added.

33/1

7th

12

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:25 Beverley

Jambearee

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Only eighth of 11 but showed improvement on RPRs at Kempton (1m4f) on handicap/seasonal debut, while shaping as if this return to shorter will suit; could go well.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Jambearee

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Brian Ellison

Dam was a useful 1m winner; goes up in trip on handicap debut and he's one to watch in the betting off a lowly mark, but he's achieved little across his first three starts (6f-1m) and a big step forward is necessary.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £122.00
Straight Forecast £111.33
Trifecta £962.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zoiros

The Times:

Beny Nahar

POSTDATA:

Saniyaat's Star

The Sun:

Riffa Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Zoiros

NEWMARKET:

Zoiros

Telegraph:

Zoiros

Daily Mail:

Zoiros

D Express:

Zoiros

Daily Mirror:

Zoiros

The Star:

Zoiros

Daily Record:

Zoiros

The Guardian:

Beny Nahar