May 25 / 15.00 Haydock

15.00

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging debut at Chester (5f, soft) two weeks ago, finishing only one place behind Innvincible Friend and shaping as if this longer trip will suit; open to improvement.
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16th

28

(26)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

The Camden Colt

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has solid form in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (on good or quicker) but there were no excuses behind Volterra and Skukuza the last time and that's probably where he is right now after ten career starts.

25/1

9

(1)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

The Camden Colt

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has run well to be placed in his last three starts since stepped up to 1m; inside draw is a positive for one who likes to be up there, but he has been edging up the weights for not winning and the return to 7f is not sure to be a plus; stable won this in 2016 and 2019.

12/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
105,000euros yearling, £180,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by Blue Point; dam and granddam were Group-placed 5f 2yo winners; owner has become a powerful force in the 2yo department; strong credentials.
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No Results Found

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£85,000 yearling Sioux Nation half-brother to three winners, notably Redemption Time (5f 2yo); dam 6f-1m winner (including Listed), out of French Oaks winner; check the market signals.
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2

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Twilight Romance

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He had been threatening something bigger earlier in the year and things finally clicked when the well-backed winner of a Leicester handicap three weeks ago (6f, good); hasn't been missed with a 6lb rise but there aren't many pace influences in the field and he should go very well again.

9/4

2

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Twilight Romance

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He had been threatening something bigger earlier in the year and things finally clicked when the well-backed winner of a Leicester handicap three weeks ago (6f, good); hasn't been missed with a 6lb rise but there aren't many pace influences in the field and he should go very well again.

9/4

1st

4

(1)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Leicester

Twilight Romance

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

Hadn't been enjoying the rub of the green on AW and a change of tactics was employed at Newmarket 11 days ago (hood left off); unable to sustain the strong pace on that occasion but this is weaker and he has the assistance of Oisin Murphy in the saddle for the first time; faster ground in his favour too so there are grounds for optimism.

9/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soldier's Call half-brother to two winners, notably Mr McCann (6f-8.5f, including 2yo; 2-2 at Haydock); interesting that he starts off here and Oisin Murphy is a positive booking.
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4th

10

(18)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Soldiers Gold

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Unraced on soft/heavy; came up short in the Vintage but has progressive form otherwise; ran well off top weight in 7f nursery at the York Ebor festival last time; has frame possibilities on ratings.

12/1

5th

1

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Soldiers Gold

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hugo Palmer

Improved again when comfortably winning a 6f Ascot nursery (good) last month; not up to the Group 2 Vintage at Glorious Goodwood on his first attempt at 7f but this is a more realistic assignment.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Profitable and the first foal of a maiden half-sister to winners Golden Spice (7f) and Flame Rider (US 5.5f/6f dirt 2yo); trainer's first 2yo runner of the campaign; market helpful.
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7th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ihopeyoulike

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Out of the frame in all seven starts including one attempt on the AW at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack); continues to slide down the weights, but still hard to warm to; no headgear today.

10/1

6th

5

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield

Ihopeyoulike

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ismail Mohammed

Safely held in two 1m handicaps this season and has now been unplaced all six starts; raced too freely in first-tme visor last time; drops back in trip with blinkers tried today; others have much more obvious claims.

20/1

6th

6

(5)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Yarmouth

Ihopeyoulike

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ismail Mohammed

Fair comeback recently, having been gelded, and is now tried in a visor (pulled hard in cheekpieces last summer); is yet to get involved in a finish and it's possible he just started handicap life on an unrealistic mark.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000gns yearling; Too Darn Hot half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Endeared, out of French 1m winner (including Listed); major stable; owner does well in the 2yo department; very interesting debutant.
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2nd

6

(7)

9th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

13:50 Windsor

Bjorn Ironside

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, soon led, headed and raced in second over 5f out, pressed leader 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

4/1

7th

4

(15)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket

Bjorn Ironside

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Too Darn Hot colt who cost 300,000gns as a yearling; beaten about 10l in first two starts (6f/7f) and he's been gelded since the latest 69 days ago; hood also fitted this time; good bit to prove.

66/1

10th

2

(10)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Bjorn Ironside

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders on near side of group

8/1

7th
8 (5)
Shagraan

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros foal, £80,000 yearling; by Sioux Nation and the first foal of a 7f-1m winner (including AW 2yo); stable won this race with a debutant (SP 10-1) last year; one to consider.
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7th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Shagraan

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Dual Listed winner who faced a stiff task in deep waters at Royal Ascot last time; respectable third to Rumstar in this race last year and was only one place behind that rival in the 2026 Palace House; in the mix.

8/1

17th

11

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.

50/1

11th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Shagraan

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

His form took a surge forward towards the end of last season with 5f Listed wins for Mick Appleby at Beverley (good to firm) and Ascot (soft); reappeared with 3l third of 14 to Night Raider on stable debut in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and he's open to improvement on this second start of the season; one to consider.

13/2

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns foal, 50,000gns yearling; by Oasis Dream and the first foal of a 1m AW 2yo winner who is out of useful 6f 2yo scorer; already gelded; yard is 0-9 with 2yos this term; others preferred.
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1st

2

(2)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Be Here Now

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Progressed well as 2yo and has kept the momentum going since switched to Tapeta back from a break, scoring narrow 5f wins at Newcastle (led close home) and seeming to win with a bit in hand over C&D 18 days ago; unlikely that a further 3lb rise will prevent another bold show.

11/4

1st

2

(2)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Be Here Now

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Progressed well as 2yo and has kept the momentum going since switched to Tapeta back from a break, scoring narrow 5f wins at Newcastle (led close home) and seeming to win with a bit in hand over C&D 18 days ago; unlikely that a further 3lb rise will prevent another bold show.

11/4

1st

1

(3)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Be Here Now

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Several near misses as a 2yo and he overcame trouble in running to make a winning return at Newcastle 19 days ago (5f); that form has a solid look to it and although this track will present a slightly different test, he still looks feasibly weighted up 4lb.

9/4

Form: 22

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seems a winner waiting to happen, having finished second in both starts (5f, soft), latest at Chester behind a Royal Ascot hope; should be suited by this extra furlong and sets a fair standard.
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5th

5

(3)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Innvincible Friend

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Has only a Chester novice to show for his eight runs but it was a very strong handicap at York (6f) in which he finished seventh of 16 last time; goes on soft ground and can see him having a say if staying this new trip.

7/1

7th

13

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Innvincible Friend

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom Dascombe

midfield on far side of group

25/1

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
310,000gns yearling; by No Nay Never; from a useful sprinting family and descends from Blue Iris, as does one of today's rivals (Daring Legend); yard has sent out a few winning 2yo newcomers recently; respected.
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12th

8

(5)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Only In Jakarta

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

midfield

20/1

14th

11

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Only In Jakarta

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

led early, headed and prominent after 1f

16/1

7th

9

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:20 Carlisle

Only In Jakarta

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

led, headed over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; by Dark Angel and the first foal of a 5f 2yo winner who is from a good, predominantly sprinting family; represents the burgeoning Ferguson/Muscutt combination; shortlisted.
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14th

5

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Won over this trip at Newmarket last autumn for Mick Appleby but three turf runs for current yard have been well below par; bit to prove.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Daring Legend

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Reappeared for new yard with a near-miss at Kempton (6f, AW) in March but he's struggled at 50-1 back on turf in last two runs; got hampered early on at Ascot last time but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to connections' prolific 5f-6f winner Dora Penny (including 2yo), half-brother to two winners; dam prolific 5f-6f scorer (best on AW); check the betting.
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8th

9

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlie Mason

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Showed career-best form when winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) two starts ago and is also suited by this C&D but could be a shade vulnerable off a mark this high.

8/1

6th

5

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Charlie Mason

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Consistent 5yo who came clear with the second when justifying market support last weekend at Lingfield (6f, soft); carries a 5lb penalty and Myla Coppins claimed 7lb on Saturday, so these terms are tougher; still a likely contender and any rain welcomed.

7/2

1st

7

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Charlie Mason

9st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Modest strike-rate in the last 14 months but he is generally consistent and is versatile as regards surfaces; form figures off current mark read 222; could go one better, with Myla Coppins taking off 7lb.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.10
Straight Forecast £62.97
Trifecta £527.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Only In Jakarta

NEWMARKET:

Bjorn Ironside

LAMBOURN:

Thunder Blue

The Sun:

The Camden Colt

POSTDATA:

Innvincible Friend

Daily Mirror:

Daring Legend

Daily Mail:

Only In Jakarta

D Express:

Only In Jakarta

Daily Record:

Thunder Blue

The Times:

Bjorn Ironside

Telegraph:

Bjorn Ironside

The Star:

The Camden Colt

The Guardian:

Innvincible Friend