May 18 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good

British EBF 40th Anniversary Westow Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Westow Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
2 (9)

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 31-411 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Saw off the progressive Jer Batt when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (5f) in March and comfortably defied an 8lb rise on his turf debut at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago; those look strong pieces of handicap form and he can make his presence felt in this higher grade with further improvement likely.
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No Results Found

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 216- CD

Last run: 336 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Winner of the Listed Marygate over C&D a year ago; respectable effort against colts in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) the following month but hasn't been seen since; returns with her stable in form but Danny Tudhope seemingly prefers ownermate Silent Words.
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10th

10

(12)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pillow Talk

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: K R Burke

midfield

25/1

3rd

2

(1)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 York

Pillow Talk

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Listed winner over C&D as a 2yo; also ran well over C&D on her reappearance at the Dante meeting here and confirmed her liking for the track with a close fourth in a 0-105 handicap at the Ebor meeting; won't need much extra for the addition of a visor to play a part.

6/1

4th

7

(5)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Pillow Talk

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

bumped start

13/2

20/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: 411-84 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; won a pair of 5f AW nurseries at the end of 2022; faded to finish well held on deep ground in a Chantilly Listed race (5.5f) on his reappearance but looked back in better form when leading for a long way in valuable 6f conditions race at Newcastle over Easter; return to the minimum trip is in his favour.
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7th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf).

10/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and it's four years since his sole success in this sphere; not the percentage call in this first grass attempt since last August.

12/1

7/1

Form: 1-2 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good sprinting pedigree and made a winning debut on Newcastle's AW (5f) last November; stepped up on that form when only narrowly denied by another promising type on her Hamilton reappearance (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; definitely more to come and Tudhope on her rather than Pillow Talk.
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11th

4

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 York

Silent Words

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

squeezed out start, soon recovered and led at fast pace, reduced lead 2f out, headed when hung badly left and lost ground quickly over 1f out, weakened over 1f out

66/1

7th

2

(1)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:25 Musselburgh

Silent Words

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

slowly into stride, soon recovered and in touch with leaders on inner

20/1

16/1

Form: 14026- D

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Useful sort who won twice over 5f (both good) at two and recorded his best RPR when narrowly denied in a course nursery over the extended 5f (good to soft) in October; below par on AW final start but yard's good form provides hope he can bounce back on his reappearance.
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18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 21227- D BF

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won at this level at Sandown (5f, good) last July and good second in the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood and Listed Roses over C&D (both good to firm) on his next two outings; didn't fire on slower ground with blinkers added (discarded now) on final 2yo start but a big player if bouncing back to last summer's form after a break.
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9th

16

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Rocket Rodney

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

He wasn't disgraced in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot but Hamilton last time was a backward step; goes without headgear today and stable may hold stronger claims with Seven Questions.

40/1

8th

2

(2)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Rocket Rodney

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Scott

Returned to Britain off a lofty mark having done well in Bahrain this winter; struggled initially but he didn't run badly when seventh of 25 in the Wokingham last month; wouldn't want much more rain.

9/1

7th

15

(13)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Rocket Rodney

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Close second in Listed Windsor Castle here as 2yo but well held in the big 5f handicap here last June and his 6f Bahrain win at Christmas didn't go far enough to convince that he's right for this race; others in better form, too, with first-time cheekpieces (retained) no help last time.

50/1

7th
8 (7)

9/2

Form: 2123- CD

Last run: 295 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a C&D novice before recording good placed efforts in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot (Pillow Talk behind in sixth) and Molecomb at Goodwood (Rocket Rodney half a length ahead in second) on his two subsequent starts; raced only at 5f on good/good to firm; has a tongue-tie added on reappearance; prominent showing assured if he's as good as last year.
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No Results Found

8/1

Form: 3414- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Responded well to blinkers when winning a maiden at the Curragh (5f, yielding to soft) last autumn; travelled well in the lead for a long way when fourth in a 6f Doncaster Listed race (heavy) on final 2yo start, suggesting this drop back to the minimum trip will suit on reappearance; considered.
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7

(8)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Hispanic

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (turf/AW) from his 11 runs for Aidan O'Brien, the latest off 4lb lower at Dundalk (6f) last August; changed hands for 15,000gns in October; he needs to be at the very top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut, but new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.

20/1

7

(8)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Hispanic

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (turf/AW) from his 11 runs for Aidan O'Brien, the latest off 4lb lower at Dundalk (6f) last August; changed hands for 15,000gns in October; he needs to be at the very top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut, but new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hispanic

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Impressive Curragh maiden winner last year and got back on the scoresheet when taking a 6f handicap here in August; well below form in a French Group 3 since and needs a career-best to take this.

9/1

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off ten months after 5f Chester debut success last June but looks set to make up for lost time judged on his dominant display in a 5f Catterick novice (good to soft) on his recent return to action; lot more on his plate at this level but he's surely capable of better again.
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8th

5

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Changeofmind

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Up in grade after winning a Class 5 at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) but had dropped to a tempting mark; wouldn't count the 6lb rise against him.

9/1

1st

1

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Changeofmind

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won his first two starts but beaten 17 times since; down the field at Thirsk on last week's reappearance but drops in grade today and the slower ground should suit.

10/1

14th

12

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Changeofmind

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-16 since winning his first two races and beat just one home in a division of this race 12 months ago; now 8lb lower but he carries risks after seven months off.

20/1

12/1

Form: 33718- D

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Proved well suited by the return to 5f when ready winner of Haydock nursery (good to soft) last September; failed to reproduce that form in the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (5f, good) on his final start; the balance of his form leaves him something to find on his reappearance.
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11th

5

(7)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Rogue Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Clover

swerved left start, pressed leaders

12/1

6th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Tom Clover

Straightforward opening when winning his only AW run last summer (2-11f); looked very good when winning a Haydock nursery in September and he's only 2lb higher today; well short of that level twice this year but those runs have been in better races than this; a danger to all if back to the Haydock level.

10/1

23th

9

(22)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Rogue Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Tom Clover

Won two of his first three 2yo starts and ran well for third in the Super Sprint last July; really impressive in a Haydock nursery last September (5f, good to soft) but had his limitations exposed in the Cornwallis Stakes on final run in 2022; low-key return at York last month; needs to return to the Haydock level to be competitive.

33/1

Form: 1166- D

Last run: 279 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Scored at Salisbury and Windsor last May but limitations seemingly exposed when sixth in Queen Mary at Ascot and a Newbury Listed over the summer; raced at 5f on good to firm; others stronger.
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7th

5

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Katey Kontent

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Continued in form since a winning return at Windsor (6f, good to firm; acts on soft) but yet to make her mark in Listed company and was never in the hunt at Ayr recently; return to 6f can suit and William Buick, 2-18 for yard in last five years, rides her for the first time but she needs to find more.

12/1

6th

3

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Katey Kontent

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Clive Cox

Both 2yo wins at 5f but has been running in 6f handicaps for the last 12 months; holding her form well since reappearance win at Windsor (good to firm) and that could help to bridge the gap between her and some of the higher-rated rivals whose most recent efforts are worrying.

14/1

Non-runners

Katey Kontent

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.00
Straight Forecast £79.33
Trifecta £2467.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Walbank

NEWMARKET:

Rocket Rodney

SPOTLIGHT:

Great State

THE NORTH:

Changeofmind

Telegraph:

Hispanic

LAMBOURN:

Katey Kontent

TOPSPEED:

Looking For Lynda

POSTDATA:

Great State

The Star:

Changeofmind

The Times:

Walbank

The Guardian:

Walbank

Daily Mail:

Walbank

Daily Mirror:

Walbank

Daily Record:

Walbank

D Express:

Rocket Rodney

The Sun:

Rocket Rodney