September 07 / 14.30 York

14.30

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  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Enter ITV7 For Free “Confined” EBF Maiden Stakes (Horses which have run no more than once) (GBB)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be a speedy 2yo; nicely clear of third when close second in Musselburgh maiden (7f, good) in July but the winner seemed to have his limitations brutally exposed in a Group 3 on his next outing, and this fellow has a bit to find with the principals here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Proud Nation

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Plenty of promise on his first three starts, winning a maiden at York (7f, good) last September on his second outing, and things didn't go his way when fifth of nine on handicap debut at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; unexposed and could build on that latest performance today.

5/1

5th

7

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Proud Nation

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Odds-on when going close on his July debut and he wasted no time getting off the mark at York (also 7f, good; made all) in September on his second start; extended mile possibly stretched him when last of three at Hamilton on last month's return and he still carries potential into this handicap debut; considered.

12/1

3rd

3

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:15 Hamilton

Proud Nation

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Sharp pedigree but was confined to 7f last season and made all second time out at York (good); mixed messages as to the strength of that form but he appeals as the type to do well as a 3yo.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £9.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; closely related to 7f AW/1m turf winner Zeus Olympios (RPR 95); dam Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (96); one of two newcomers from Kevin Ryan's respected stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Valenday

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Considerable promise when placed at York last autumn on his two 2yo starts (7f/1m, good); disappointing on reappearance at Doncaster in March (1m2f, good to soft; hung badly right) but gelded since and wears first-time blinkers; key player if rediscovering last season's promise.

3/1

6th

9

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:05 Doncaster

Valenday

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Placed in maidens at York (7f/1m, good) last term; came off a true line both times and ideally needs to learn to keep straighter; otherwise a major contender on form and will stay middle distances if taking after his sire.

5/1

8

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:55 York

Valenday

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Closely related to current 3yo 7f/1m winner Zeus Olympios (including Group 2; RPR 121); 50-1 for maiden here (7f, good) five weeks ago but finished second of nine and might have won it but for some serious wandering under pressure; some straightening out is required but, overall, that was a highly promising debut.

2/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Legatissimo; no match for clear winner when keeping-on second at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month but that was still a very promising debut; holds two Group 1 entries and needs to be taken very seriously.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret History

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Low-mileage 3yo; failed to get home over 1m at Carlisle last time when bidding for a hat-trick; gained her wins over 6f/7f (AW/turf) and remains open to further progress back down in distance; still of interest.

14/1

4th

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:55 Carlisle

Secret History

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Placed all four starts and she has won her last two; further improvement when coming from the rear to beat seven rivals at Wetherby (7f, good; hooded) five weeks ago; should stay today's extra yardage and there's almost certainly still better still to come.

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal from a fair 1m4f AW winner; did not get a clear run when respectable fifth of nine at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; should improve but others in this field have more pressing claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Infinite Dream

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Promise in two turf starts over 7f at the end of last summer, stepping up on Newmarket debut when fourth of nine at York; in very good hands and should be more to come from him this year.

11/4

4th

5

(1)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:30 York

Infinite Dream

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Second foal from a fair 1m4f AW winner; did not get a clear run when respectable fifth of nine at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; should improve but others in this field have more pressing claims.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Infinite Dream

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Second foal of a 1m4f AW winner (RPR 75); should have a bright future and he represents a stable which continues to fire in the winners; market instructive.

10/1

Form: 2

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
340,000gns yearling; second foal from a 7f/1m4f Group 3 winner; did well to go close on debut at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month, having lost ground when awkward leaving the stalls, and ought to be very well suited by today's extra furlong; must be considered.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Crown Office

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Won Leicester maiden last term but he was gelded after a disappointing comeback at Newbury in April; latest fourth at Sandown (7f, good) offered a good bit more, though, when he still looked a little rough around the edges and also shaped like this step up in trip is the way to go; respected.

9/2

4th

9

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Crown Office

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Plenty went wrong in his only blip last season and he won well at Leicester (6f, soft); raced freely and dropped out on reappearance in a 7f handicap at Newbury (good; 15-2); could be a different proposition now gelded; market useful.

11/2

13th

10

(11)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Crown Office

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made a promising debut at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; strong form) last August; plenty went wrong at York on his second start and he showed his true colours when comfortably on top at the finish at Leicester when last seen in October; appeared to win that race in spite of the drop back to 6f and soft ground and he brings considerable potential to this handicap debut.

13/2

OUR TIP
6th
3 (8)
Delinquent

11/4

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a 1m5f Listed winner; unable to justify odds-on favouritism when very close second of four at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last month and the form of that tactical race is quite tricky to assess but he ought to be suited by today's step up in trip and has obvious scope for improvement.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

16

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Delinquent

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

In-form 3yo who is 2-6 since handicapping; fitted with cheekpieces in last two starts, winning at Hamilton then creditable fifth in notable event at Carlisle, both over 1m; likely player off bottom weight in the retained headgear.

8/1

5th

16

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Delinquent

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

Won 1m handicaps at Southwell (AW) in April and Hamilton (good; 6lb higher today) 15 days ago; that's two wins from eight starts and he should be a lot more exposed than most of today's rivals, but he was firmly in charge in first-time cheekpieces on that latest outing.

18/1

1st

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:25 Hamilton

Delinquent

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed 1m Southwell handicap in April; only sixth under an aggressive ride at Haydock (1m) six days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces added.

10/1

7th
4 (7)
Fozzie

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
82,000gns yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to seven winners including Fox Power (7f-8.6f AW including 2yo/Listed; RPR 106), Needlepoint (5.5f 2yo/6f AW; 88), Dark Crescent (7f 2yo; 82) and Always Fearless (7f-8.6f including 2yo; 80); dam 6f and 1m (Listed) 2yo winner (94); will need to be useful but market support will make him of interest on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:00 Beverley

Fozzie

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Belied 66-1 odds and showed fairly useful form when second on seasonal debut at Thirsk (7f, good) in April but was below that level when making the frame on next two outings, particularly so when well-held third of four at Pontefract (1m2f, good; raced too freely) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip looks the right move but he still has a point to prove.

11/2

3rd

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

14:48 Pontefract

Fozzie

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Has shown improvement with a couple of second-place finishes this term since being gelded, latest at Redcar (1m, good); one of the form contenders but pedigree raises a stamina doubt upped further in trip.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
280,000euros yearling; first foal; dam unraced sister to winners Blue De Vega (7f 2yo Group 3) and Bionic Woman (useful 7f 2yo); stable's impressive 31% strike-rate in 2yo races this season affords him some respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:20 Yarmouth

Ocean Of Storms

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Stepped forward from his first two efforts when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in October; subsequently gelded but he pulled too hard on handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW; hooded) 61 days ago; drops back in trip with the hood removed.

7/1

6th

2

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ocean Of Storms

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

280,000euros yearling; failed to shine in three novice/maiden events, albeit faring a bit better over a shorter trip at Wolverhampton (6f; fourth, 20-1) in October last time; gelded and fitted with a hood (usually races freely) for handicap debut; perhaps has simply needed time.

7/1

4th

5

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Of Storms

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Down the field in two 7f turf runs last month; showed speed last time but still not sure to benefit from this drop in trip on paper.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to six winners including Clotilde (1m; RPR 103), Waxing Gibbous (1m4f; 92), Marylebone (7f AW 2yo; 85) and What An Angel (1m AW; 80); dam French 1m1f (Listed)/1m2f winner (103); already gelded and has tough standard to reach on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ripon

A Boy Named Mary

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest form so far, including in three handicaps, although spoilt his chance when ducking sharply away at the start when a fair eighth to a stable companion at Redcar last time (7f, good to firm); bit to prove

20/1

8th

12

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

A Boy Named Mary

8st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only modest form so far; slowly away when well beaten over 1m here on reappearance; may do better.

25/1

10th

2

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

19:50 Redcar

A Boy Named Mary

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Failed to make an impact last year, including last of seven on 6f Newcastle nursery debut in December; steps back up in trip on return; improvement will be needed.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £366.00
Straight Forecast £309.12
Trifecta £1693.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Delinquent

Telegraph:

Crown Office

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret History

NEWMARKET:

Ocean Of Storms

POSTDATA:

Delinquent

D Express:

Delinquent

Daily Mirror:

Delinquent

The Sun:

Delinquent

The Star:

Crown Office

Daily Record:

Crown Office

LAMBOURN:

Secret History

The Times:

Secret History