October 08 / 15.50 York

15.50

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  • Prize money: £9450
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Coral Committed To Safer Gambling ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000euros yearling; by Dubawi; dam 6f 2yo Group 3 winner (RPR 99), half-sister to 7f/1m 2yo Group 1 winner Rumplestiltskin (dam of Yorkshire Oaks winner Tapestry) out of twice-raced sister to Kingmambo; has a Derby entry; yard yet to strike with its juveniles (only seven runners) this year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(5)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Newmarket

Modesty

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

All races at 1m; looked good when winning sole 2yo start last autumn (good to soft); ran to a similar level in novices in 2023 but looked an awkward ride on handicap debut at York in August and cheekpieces now fitted on the drop to 7f; needs to show he can handle a less conventional track.

9/1

6th

10

(11)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:15 York

Modesty

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

in touch with leaders, hung badly left from over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

8/1

5th

2

(8)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newmarket (July)

Modesty

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, shaken up and edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

100/30

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 6322

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
By far the most experienced in the line-up and she ran up to her best when second at Beverley (7.4f, soft) last time; place claims again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Anjo Bonita

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Both wins in 2023, at 1m1f and about 1m2f, but this C&D seemed to just catch her out in May; two good efforts at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) and Pontefract (1m, good) of late but she may need an easier test than this now and would have preferred some rain.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:25 Pontefract

Anjo Bonita

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Record of 0-5 for new stable but shapes as if this belated drop back to 1m is worth exploring; very well handicapped on best form.

10/1

14

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Anjo Bonita

9st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Sara Ender

Should be on a good mark but has become hard to predict and wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred son of Dubawi; shaped well when fourth of 15 at Newbury (7f, good; 11-1) three weeks ago, every chance until over 1f out; related to winners over this trip and beyond, and a likely improver; high on the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Feud

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Richard John O’Brien

Maiden/novice wins during the summer of 2024; mostly disappointing in the meantime, 35l behind at Leopardstown last time (2m, yielding); others preferred.

33/1

1

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Feud

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Dual novice winner (including here over 2m) last year; best effort in 2025 a neck second at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) on penultimate; didn't back that up off 7lb higher at Newton Abbott latest (pulled up); talented on his day but difficult to predict.

11/1

1

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

Feud

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Launched hurdling career with two 2m wins in novice company last year and was close second on handicap debut at Wexford (2m1f, good to yielding) this month; could have untapped potential over this longer trip; commands respect.

5/2

4th
10 (9)
Kintaro

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Smart Champion (1m6f-2m; RPR 94) and Majestic Jewel (2m; 69) dam 1m2f winner (95), half-sister to 1m-1m4f winner Gawdawpalin out of 1m3f winner; bred to come into his own over 1m2f+ next year.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:07 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-15 over hurdles, with a very mixed record; ran quite well when third here (2m4f, good) last month but was well held in the end; not bred for fences and makes only limited appeal on this chasing debut.

12/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Tailed off over C&D last month and now 0-14 over hurdles; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

16/1

12th

14

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

His two best RPRs were recorded here last summer, albeit over 2m (good); two below-par efforts since April's serviceable third in a novice seller at Exeter and he has work on from 3lb out of the handicap.

33/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 1m winner Master Of Combat (1m; RPR 82) and half-brother to French 1m1f winner Society Ball; dam 7.3f-1m2f winner (112), half-sister to two useful winners out of winning half-sister to Dubawi; appealing pedigree; interesting to see his market strength.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

King Sharja

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

2lb well in having only just been denied at Southwell (7f, AW) eight days ago and 1lb lower than when successful at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last July; respected.

7/1

2nd

2

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who has dropped 1lb below his last winning mark, but would like to have seen a bit more from him on last month's reappearance back here.

8/1

11th

8

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Scored off 2lb higher over C&D last April and was also on target off today's mark on turf last summer; ran well when fresh last year and has a fighting chance if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth of eight at Redcar (7f, good to firm; 125-1) 17 days ago; needs progress and this longer trip isn't sure to suit judged on his pedigree.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

11th

3

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

El Montejean

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Ben Lund

6f turf win for previous yard; poor form for current stable, latterly back on AW; enough to prove.

33/1

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little promise when well-held seventh of eight at Redcar (7f, good to firm; 80-1); stable also represented by Big Bad Wolf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

7th

10

(9)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f win here in July came in a 0-50 classified event; solid efforts in handicaps on her next two starts but her form has cooled more recently; others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; Ulysses half-brother to French 12.5f winner Maloja; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 89), half-sister to a US 1m1f Grade 3 winner; bred for middle distances and has Derby entry; worth monitoring in the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:01 Newbury

Ithacas Arrow

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before doing well back on the Flat this August/September, notably when clearcut winner at Chester (1m4f, soft); third in useful 1m5f event here (heavy) five weeks ago; major each-way claims.

9/2

3rd

15

(11)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Ithacas Arrow

8st 4lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before showing improved Flat form when a close second at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) and clearcut winner last Saturday at Chester (1m4f, soft); up another 5lb; a rising force, with more to prove away from soft ground but the recent rain looks a big positive.

11/1

1st

4

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Ithacas Arrow

11st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Juvenile hurdle winner in March and returned from five months off to finish a good close second back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago; pulled 4l clear of the third so a 3lb rise looks more than fair.

5/1

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to five winners including Snazzy Jazzy (6f; RPR 113), Ross Castle (French 5.5f-6.5f including Group 3; 105) and Admiral Rous (7f-1m; 103); dam unraced; stable having a fine season, including with its 2yos.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(13)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:55 Epsom

Kadovar

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Ran on good to soft on debut and all turf starts since have been on soft; that poses a question and he needs better than he showed at Newmarket on latest start, but he was a runaway winner of 8.5f Epsom novice the time before; bit to prove on this third attempt at 1m2f but his trainer has won three of the last five runnings of this race.

14/1

5th

6

(1)

7th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Newmarket

Kadovar

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

raced centre

4/1

1st

2

(7)

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:10 Epsom

Kadovar

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

0-5 but he was a good third of six in a handicap at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago and shaped as though he may benefit from this drop back in trip; trainer won this in 2018 and 2019 and he holds solid claims.

9/4

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
190,000euros yearling; half-brother to 1m4f-2m4f winner Coltrane (including Group 2); dam unraced sister to 1m6f/2m Flat/smart hurdle winner Tigris River, half-sister to useful 7f-1m winner Shevchenko; yard's record with 2yos is modest but this one has a Derby entry and needs a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(1)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

Michaels Pledge

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Patchy campaign this season and needs to raise his game, but he's dropped down the weights and last year's best efforts came in blinkers, which go back on this evening (replacing cheekpieces); not discounted.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

17:37 Redcar

Michaels Pledge

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: John & Sean Quinn

Yet to win (12 races) and not the easiest of rides but he's been on the premises plenty of times at 1m6f-2m, including when cheekpieces were installed at this track (claimer ridden) and Nottingham on last two outings; good each-way claims.

6/1

6th

9

(11)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Nottingham

Michaels Pledge

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John & Sean Quinn

Yet to win and he isn't the easiest of rides but he's run some good races at 1m6f and improved for his reappearance when fourth at Redcar (good to firm; acts well on good) 14 days ago; not far away.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Ribchester; closely related to 1m2f-2m AW winner Live Your Dream (including 2yo; RPR 108), half-brother to 1m winner Dream Tale (94); dam unraced half-sister to very useful 9.4f-2m winner Winterlude; bred to be useful and stable has a healthy 17% strike-rate with juveniles this season.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Book Of Tales

11st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Largely consistent 5yo who bumped into a very well handicapped rival when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good) in April; not quite in same form at Aintree the following month and not yet proven over this far but still considered.

12/1

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Book Of Tales

11st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Largely consistent 5yo who bumped into a very well handicapped rival when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good) in April; not quite in same form at Aintree the following month and not yet proven over this far but still considered.

12/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well behind Big Bad Wolf when eighth of nine at Beverley (125-1) 18 days ago; would be a surprise winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tom Tate

C&D winner who has been back to form over 9.5f at Wolverhampton this autumn, building on last month's second when going one better under Josephine Gordon 12 days ago; did well to get up after meeting trouble and 3lb rise should not prevent another bold bid.

7/2

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise when fourth of nine at Beverley (7.4f, good; 100-1) last month; that didn't look a strong novice but he should improve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt who was green and slowly away but stuck to his task well when third of eight at Newmarket (1m, good; 11-2) last month; weak in the market that day and may build on the form significantly; leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(4)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Salisbury

Garden Route

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

led, kept apart from others on outer early, going easily over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and sustained duel with winner inside final furlong, edged right inside final 110yds, headed final stride

11/8

6th

15

(15)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Garden Route

8st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Late foal; refused to enter the stalls once as 2yo; had wind and gelding operations early this year; improving with his two places as 2yo and a reappearance win from the front when 8-13 in 11-runner novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in June; this hot race for handicap debut demands more but he was dominant for that win and is likely to stay.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.50
Straight Forecast £38.23
Trifecta £138.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Garden Route

The Times:

King Sharja

SPOTLIGHT:

Feud

LAMBOURN:

Ithaca's Arrow

TOPSPEED:

Anjo Bonita

POSTDATA:

Garden Route

NEWMARKET:

Garden Route

Telegraph:

Garden Route

The Guardian:

Garden Route

Daily Mail:

Garden Route

Daily Express:

Garden Route

The Sun:

Garden Route

The Star:

Garden Route

Daily Record:

Garden Route

Daily Mirror:

King Sharja