September 09 / 16.20 Doncaster

16.20

Good

Coopers Marquees EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Coopers Marquees EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros foal, 35,000gns yearling; Make Believe half-brother to winners Queen Of Power (7f), Richter Scale (5f including at two) and Octavia (1m); one of two debutants for this stable; market instructive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(7)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Big Bad Wolf

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

taken down early, pulled hard

20/1

5th

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Big Bad Wolf

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£55,000 yearling; by El Kabeir; dam unraced sister to UAE 1m dirt Group 2 winner Golden Goal, out of 6f 2yo winning half-sister to Group winners Sovereign Debt and Puff; major yard; perhaps the pick of the newcomers.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

20:15 Haydock

Bodorgan

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up off a similar mark in this race for Charlie Hills last year; made a good start for new yard when third at Hamilton (1m1f) last month and he had another close call at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; usually races prominently and another bold bid is expected.

3/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns foal; Cracksman half-brother to 1m 2yo/2m winner Landa Beach; dam unplaced 5f-1m AW, half-sister to UAE 7f-1m Group 2 winner Safety Check; market can guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Burglars Dream

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

14/1

7th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Burglars Dream

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

14/1

9th

13

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Burglars Dream

11st 0lb

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, hampered 5th, badly hampered 4 out

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 42

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close second of 17 in valuable maiden at York's Ebor festival (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, building on his Newbury debut effort (6f); the York winner Desert Order is declared here (2:00) today; clear on the figures and looks set to go one better.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Glenfinnan

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

In-form 6yo whose two attempts over C&D comprise a success in May and 1l second latest start; holds a fighting chance off unaltered mark; defied a stone higher in 2024.

5/2

2nd

2

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Glenfinnan

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended a long losing run over C&D in May and posted another solid effort (in a refitted hood) when fourth of 14 in 1m Carlisle handicap ten days ago; this keen-going sort is not out of things off an unchanged mark.

6/1

4th

7

(8)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Glenfinnan

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won a maiden over 1m at two but all four wins since have been over shorter, the most recent at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last month; too free at York (7f) 11 days ago and he'll need to settle better now returned to this trip with the hood back on (worn once in 2023).

14/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field, beaten about 7l, at Sandown (7f, good) on debut; however, that race has thrown up a couple of winners since and he may improve with the experience under his belt.
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4th

5

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inverinate

9st 10lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ismail Mohammed

Sole win (13 races) came over 7f on Chelmsford AW in July; has mostly run respectably since; experiment with 1m2f on latest start did not work out and he has a place chance back at 7f today.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Leicester

Inverinate

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

took keen hold, briefly led early, prominent

13/2

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns yearling; by Showcasing and the first foal of an unraced half-sister to 2m4f Group 1 winner Reefscape and two Group 2 winners at 1m6f/1m7f; trainer also runs Big Bad Wolf; market informative.
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12th

11

(10)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

15:15 Thirsk

Kerpow

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Beat just one rival in three outings last autumn, coming in last of seven in 1m1f Redcar novice on his final run; plenty more from him is required on his seasonal/handicap debut.

25/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Redcar

Kerpow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along 4f out, soon weakened

100/1

10

(6)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:55 Doncaster

Kerpow

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Big odds and beaten a long way on his first two starts.

200/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£90,000 yearling; by Harry Angel; closely related to 5f-6f winner Lethal Angel, half-brother to winners Breath Of Sun (6f AW) and Super Euro Star (Hong Kong 6f); from powerful stable but isn't bred for this trip.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Uncle

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Came closest to winning when beaten a head at Doncaster (6f, heavy) on penultimate outing and finished a fair fourth of seven on nursery debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) four weeks ago; the trip seemed far enough for him there, though, so this slightly stiffer test is a concern; stable also runs Optiva Star.

9/2

4th

3

(8)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Uncle

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Put up his best effort so far when beaten a head (clear of the third) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) this month (fourth horse has won since); closely related to a couple of AW winners, but not sure the return to this longer trip is in his favour on nursery debut; stable also runs Night Life.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Uncle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

led, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, kept on but headed inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in Carlisle maiden (6f, good to firm) one month ago, faring best of the newcomers and finishing second to a subsequent nursery winner; bred to be suited by this longer trip; shortlisted.
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0

3

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

In These Shoes

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained second career success at Beverley in April (7.5f, good to soft) and some fair runs at up to 1m2f since; a possible.

7/1

3rd

9

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

In These Shoes

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Both wins at about 7f but stayed on for close fourth over an extended 1m on AW most recently and may see out this slightly longer distance; looks more exposed than the other 3yos in the field, however.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

In These Shoes

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful return at Beverley (7f, good to soft) in April and ran well on a couple of occasions subsequently; something to prove after heavy defeats the last twice, but half-sister and dam both AW winners so not impossible she could bounce back on the new surface.

9/1

Abandoned

Form: 042

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed steady progress in three claimers in France, close second at Salon-de-Provence (dropped to 5.5f from 7f) the final time; however, that form looks ordinary and she'll need further improvement on British debut.
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10

(4)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pedrar

8st 11lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Ex-French maiden who didn't look to see out 7f here on her stable debut in the spring; has been off since running poorly in a Ripon sprint and is now tried in a hood.

50/1

13th

1

(4)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ripon

Pedrar

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Placed over 5.5f in France last summer; looked stretched by 7f at Wolverhampton on last month's stable debut (after ten months off); drops to 6f and Class 6 company for her handicap debut; still has time to do better.

16/1

5th

9

(3)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pedrar

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

prominent

16/1

Verdict

Convivial Maiden runner-up GLENFINNAN sets a useful standard and can get off the mark. In These Shoes looks best of the others with experience and, based on various factors, Bodorgan looks the pick of the newcomers.[Steve Boow]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Glenfinnan

Daily Mail:

Bodorgan

The Times:

In These Shoes

RP Ratings:

Glenfinnan

TOPSPEED:

Glenfinnan

POSTDATA:

Glenfinnan

Telegraph:

Glenfinnan

The Guardian:

Glenfinnan

Daily Express:

Glenfinnan

Daily Mirror:

Glenfinnan

The Sun:

Glenfinnan

The Star:

Glenfinnan

Daily Record:

Glenfinnan