August 22 / 16.45 York

16.45

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

2 (12)
Bond

11/1

Form: 5

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling, 220,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Too Darn Hot; holds two major entries; showed ability in Killarney maiden (1m, yielding to soft) while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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2

(12)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Bond

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: P Twomey

200,000gns yearling, 220,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Too Darn Hot; holds two major entries; showed ability in Killarney maiden (1m, yielding to soft) while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit; interesting with improvement on the cards.

11/1

5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

17:15 Killarney

Bond

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

220,000gns breeze-up buy and a son of Too Darn Hot; Group 1 National Stakes entry bodes well and has to be of strong interest.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Calyx and first foal of a maiden (RPR 75) who is related to two 7f 2yo winners (including Group 2); makes his debut in fairly deep waters but market support should be noted.
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5th

11

(12)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Ephron

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gemma Tutty

11-2 when seen in a very new light for handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, coming from rear to win a nine-runner race by nearly 2l going away; 7lb higher but there was plenty of encouragement for 1m2f in that performance; one to consider.

6/1

1st

5

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:13 Redcar

Ephron

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Down the field on his three 2yo starts (7f/6f) and improvement is needed off his opening mark; however, he cost 52,000euros at the breeze-ups last May and could be capable of better; gelded since last time; watch the betting.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:18 York

Ephron

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Hasn't shown enough on his first two starts (7f, good to firm/AW) to suggest he'll be making an impact this afternoon.

33/1

Form: 52

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ballydoyle colt who holds a Dewhurst entry; nearly made all, despite hanging left, under 3lb apprentice at Fairyhouse (7f, good; clear of remainder) when last seen 11 weeks ago; possibilities with stable jockey Ryan Moore taking over, especially if keeping straighter.
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10th

6

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Frescobaldi

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Irish colt who has performed creditably at Listed level since winning a notable maiden at York but needs improvement for the first-time headgear in this second start for new stable.

66/1

5th

3

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Frescobaldi

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Ex-Aidan O'Brien won the 7f Convivial at York on his third outing; confirmed a fair standard of form in 7f Listed races at Doncaster and Dundalk before changing hands for 100,000gns; useful prospect for Danny Murphy; unlikely to match former stablemate Charles Darwin.

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Frescobaldi

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Got off the mark when winning a valuable York maiden and a solid run in a Doncaster Listed race since, both over this trip; should handle this surface; looks yard's first-string so can go well.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000euros foal, 50,000gns yearling; by Phoenix Of Spain and first foal of French 7f-1m3f winner (including 2yo; RPR 96); yard is only 1-30 with 2yos this season; best watched.
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5th

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Ice Cube

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Started a short price on his comeback/handicap debut late last month, having been gelded, when getting involved in a dual up front and cracking late; trainer going well of late and this one's evidently felt capable off this mark.

5/1

3rd

1

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:13 Redcar

Ice Cube

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Improved upon first two runs when seventh of eight in warm maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September in a first-time hood (left off today); gelded since; pedigree provides hope that he will be better than his opening mark and connections had a 3yo handicap newcomer win over C&D last week.

7/2

8

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Ice Cube

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Brings easily the worst form, for all that he shaped a bit better than the bare result at Ffos Las (7.5f, heavy) last time; may settle better in first-time hood but handicaps are likely to be his ideal scene.

40/1

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
500,000gns yearling; Ghaiyyath half-brother to two winners, notably his connections' very useful Volterra (Group 3-placed 7f/1m, including 2yo; RPR 111); dam 5f/6f scorer (including US), half-sister to dam of 1m4f Group 1 winner Postponed; interesting newcomer.
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8th

12

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Inishbeg

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; made most when below form on handicap debut at York (7f, good) 17 days ago, which can probably be forgiven from widest draw and he was second favourite that day; 5lb claimer is recruited for this hot race on first crack at about 1m.

14/1

8th

6

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Inishbeg

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prevailed in Thirsk maiden (7f, good) last time, opening his account at the fourth attempt; may well build on that success and show further improvement, in keeping with his pedigree (siblings include a very useful performer for his connections); respected.

13/2

1st

11

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Thirsk

Inishbeg

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

500,000gns yearling; runner-up to a smart prospect at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last autumn; faded after leading until over 1f out when second to a wide-margin winner at Newcastle (7f, AW) on reappearance; still has untapped potential; leading candidate.

13/8

100/30

Form: 282 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose eighth in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot is flanked by second-place finishes, latest in Glorious Goodwood maiden (6f, good; started favourite); this 360,000gns breeze-up purchase is a leading form contender upped further in distance.
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1st

2

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Naval Light

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

He has been expensive to follow thus far but he has been consistent in terms of his RPR and this is easier than the Newmarket handicap he contested three weeks ago; cheekpieces experiment quickly aborted; well drawn and he holds strong claims.

4/6

8th

10

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Naval Light

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

360,000gns breeze-up 2yo; still seeking a first win and he has been expensive to follow thus far; that said, his Goodwood second (6f, good) last summer reads well and when third at Doncaster five weeks ago (7f, good to soft) he travelled through the race like a smart horse; the combination of a drop back in trip and the addition of cheekpieces could see him step forward now handicapping.

10/1

3rd

8

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:20 Doncaster

Naval Light

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

360,000gns breeze-up purchase who showed plenty of ability in notable 2yo races over 5f-7f on good/good to firm, including at Royal Ascot; respectable third when joint-favourite for the Convivial Maiden at York on final outing; gelded since; big player on form.

11/4

Form: 22

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Beny Nahar, having picked up a couple of silver medals, latest at Ascot (6f, good) behind the market leader; made debut over 6.5f and now gives 7f a go; holds no Group entries but has shown enough to put him in calculations.
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6th

7

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

New Monarch

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Eased once beaten upped to 1m on Good Friday when bidding for an AW double; consistent sort otherwise, including on turf last year, and may rebound; however, balance of form suggests he's no certainty to defy his mark on handicap debut.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

New Monarch

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive in defeat on turf across his four 2yo starts and he reappeared with a novice win at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 16 days ago, when odds-on; further improvement is necessary if he's to follow up today, but that can't be ruled out and there's every chance 1m will be fine; yard in good form.

4/1

1st

6

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

New Monarch

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Improved with each start last year (in RPR terms), culminating in excellent fourth in valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f); the winner of that contest won a Group 3 next time, the second went on to land a Local Group 2 in Qatar and the third was sent off 100-30 for the Fillies' Mile on her next outing; sets the standard on AW debut; trainer/jockey took both divisions of this in 2025.

4/5

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns foal, 160,000gns yearling; Kodi Bear half-brother to two winners, notably Galen (1m/1m2f including Group 3; RPR 119); dam 6f/7f AW scorer (including 2yo; 95); heed the market signals.
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6th

5

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

14:13 Pontefract

Night Wolf

8st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Promising debut in a traditionally strong York maiden last August (7f, good to firm; trained by John and Sean Quinn); couldn't build on it on a slower surface at Redcar in October (stable debut); remains with potential and this trip should suit on pedigree.

5/1

3rd

5

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Redcar

Night Wolf

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

160,000gns yearling; in these colours but with the Quinns when a massive eyecatcher in the prestigious Convivial Maiden at York in August (7f, good to firm), in which he suffered early interference before keeping on takingly for fifth; that form has worked out well.

9/4

3rd

5

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Redcar

Night Wolf

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

160,000gns yearling; in these colours but with the Quinns when a massive eyecatcher in the prestigious Convivial Maiden at York in August (7f, good to firm), in which he suffered early interference before keeping on takingly for fifth; that form has worked out well.

9/4

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 when promising third of 16, faring clear best of the newcomers despite looking green, in C&D event (good) four weeks ago; withdrawn when upset in the stalls at Haydock two weeks ago; has something to find at this stronger level but should be capable of improvement.
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1st

10

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Red Spells Danger

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Improving son of Cotai Glory who spreadeagled his field on his first go over 6f in a Ripon maiden nine days ago; a most interesting handicap debutant.

9/1

1st

2

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Ripon

Red Spells Danger

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-6 but he's recorded RPRs in the 70s in all of his runs, including when second at Catterick (7f, good) and Southwell (7f, AW) this spring; sets a clear standard back on turf and he has shaped as though this drop to 6f could suit.

4/6

2nd

4

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Red Spells Danger

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Showed ability in all four starts last year, including when sixth in a competitive race at York in October, and ran another fine race when second of 11 in a maiden at Catterick (7f, good) on his return 15 days ago; good claims if coping with the switch to AW.

6/4

Form: 3

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability, despite pulling hard, in small field at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm); faces a much tougher assignment in this deeper race and ideally needs to learn to settle; Royal Lodge entry seems fanciful at present.
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9th

8

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Sea The Power

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Made all in an Ayr novice (1m, good to soft) in September, his third start, and that form has worked out; fluffed his lines when favourite for a 1m2f nursery at Nottingham one month later; has left Adrian Keatley and makes his stable/seasonal debut in a competitive race; not fully exposed and it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

10/1

1

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

14:58 Nottingham

Sea The Power

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Second run came in the valuable Convivial maiden at York; second favourite when winning from the front in a seven-runner novice at Ayr (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, mostly in a clear lead before holding off the 4-7 favourite by a neck; bred to stay 1m2f+; open to further improvement.

11/4

14 (6)
Spyce

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000gns yearling, 280,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Too Darn Hot half-brother to two winners, notably Parachute (1m2f 2yo/1m4f; RPR 95); dam well-related 7f/1m scorer (85); intriguing debutant for owners who have a promising Gimcrack runner on this card.
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4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Spyce

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Yarmouth maiden winner who was fourth in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on his third 2yo start; put firmly in his place in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but was 20-1 that day, may have needed the run and could be of more interest on this handicap debut.

10/1

5th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Spyce

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Eye-catching second in the Convivial Maiden at York then went one better at Yarmouth and ran well in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) upped further in trip; developing into a useful Flat performer for his esteemed dual-purpose trainer.

14/1

8

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Spyce

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

280,000gns breeze-up purchase; finished nicely for second of 13 in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) on debut and got on top by a neck from a Gosden-trained newcomer when 7-4 favourite for maiden at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft); it looks like 1m2f will suit him well and he has a Group 1 Futurity entry.

10/1

Form: 52

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in two runs (7f) against her own sex, finishing second (albeit no match for winner) in Glorious Goodwood maiden latest; sole filly in this field but could go well in receipt of 5lb all round.
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10

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Isle Of Fernandez

8st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Goes well on ground softer than good; faced a simple task when winning novice at Carlisle in September and held her own against much classier opposition when third of 14 in Group 3 at Ayr (6f, soft) 11 days later; led for most of the way on that occasion and should make another bold bid.

7/1

9

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Isle Of Fernandez

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Runner-up at Goodwood (7f, heavy) in July on second start and bounced back from lesser run at York (7f, good to firm) for comfortable novice win at Carlisle (6f, soft) 11 days ago; needs another step forward today but her claims will be boosted if there's lots of rain.

12/1

Non-runners

Explosive Finnish, King Of Thunder

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £90.80
Straight Forecast £102.23
Trifecta £540.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Naval Light

SPOTLIGHT:

Inishbeg

The Star:

Spyce

Daily Mail:

Bond

The Times:

Red Spells Danger

Daily Record:

Frescobaldi

LAMBOURN:

New Monarch

NEWMARKET:

Ice Cube

D Express:

Inishbeg

TOPSPEED:

Naval Light

POSTDATA:

Naval Light

Telegraph:

Naval Light

The Guardian:

Naval Light

Daily Mirror:

Naval Light

The Sun:

Naval Light