May 27 / 18.40 Salisbury

18.40

Good To Firm

Whitsbury Manor Stud Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4590
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Whitsbury Manor Stud Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 65-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran twice as a 2yo, over 6f on good and heavy ground, and showed clear signs of ability, beaten 3l on each occasion; gelded over the winter; capable of better this year.
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9

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Be Frank

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newmarket in May and he did well to finish third over C&D (good) in July, having taken a wide route into the straight; has remained in good form since and has claims if he responds well to first-time visor.

11/1

9

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Be Frank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Still 5lb higher than when making a successful reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in May; latest fifth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago was respectable but underlines he needs a bit more from this mark.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal of a 6f 2yo winner (RPR 88), herself a half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Beshaayir; good apprentice booked for her debut but she's by Australia and this trip may prove sharp enough.
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4th

6

(7)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Bondi Bay

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

Didn't make her debut until late May but she shaped well at Salisbury first time out and had little difficulty winning a Ripon maiden (6f, good) last month; looked miles ahead of her opening mark when sauntering home at Nottingham three weeks ago (6f, good); slower ground to contend with today (granddam went extremely well on slower than good) and she's 8lb higher against much better opposition but her trainer is a master with this type and the best is yet to come.

5/2

1st

5

(11)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:12 Nottingham

Bondi Bay

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

Outran her 33-1 odds when second of ten in a Salisbury maiden in May (strong form) and had no trouble in going one better at Ripon 17 days ago, drawing clear of her five rivals to win comfortably; more on her plate against battle-hardened sprinters on her handicap debut but she's promising.

100/30

1st

5

(2)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:01 Ripon

Bondi Bay

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

Out of a useful and well-connected 6f winner; recovered well from sluggish start to take second on debut at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month, despite being forced to switch very wide in the straight; that form already makes her a leading contender here, and she has obvious potential.

4/5

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 54- BF

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off favourite for his Sandown debut (7f, soft) in September but could only manage fifth (race worked out well); still looked green when beaten at odds-on at Chelmsford one month later (more solid form) and he appeals as the type to do better this year; been gelded; travels well enough to think he'll cope with 6f.
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1st

3

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

6lb lower than when winning at Haydock last summer (1m, good to firm); two creditable runs in defeat this season and he now drops in class.

3/1

7th

14

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Leadenhall

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 in poor form but he built up a head of steam to take a late fourth on his recent Pontefract return (1m, good); now 4lb lower than his Haydock win (1m, good to firm) last August so weighted to be competitive.

9/1

12

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Now 4lb lower than for his win at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last summer and he wasn't beaten far on his reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he can build on that last run.

7/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked in need of the run when finishing fifth of nine at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (5f, AW; hooded), hanging badly left in the straight when asked for his effort; could leave that run well behind him in time.
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6th

4

(1)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Cool Harry

9st 6lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, towards rear

3/1

1st

3

(5)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Cool Harry

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

pulled hard, held up in rear, pushed along and steady headway from 2f out, hung badly left from over 1f out, raced awkwardly but pressed leaders inside final furlong, cajoled along to lead final 110yds, ran on

7/2

4

(1)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ice Cool Harry

9st 7lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Unraced as 2yo; off the mark on third start, a 6f novice on Lingfield turf, and things didn't go his way in two handicaps after; retains potential and refitting the hood is likely to help; ran green over 5f on Wolverhampton debut but of interest back on Tapeta despite the layoff.

7/2

Form: 03-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field (green) on her Wolverhampton debut in November (7f); much better when third of 11 at Lingfield the following month; should be quick enough for 6f but she will require improvement.
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9th

2

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:47 Bath

Starproof

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Can race freely and isn't the only potential pace influence here, but confidence in her restored by last month's Kempton rout (6f); hiked beyond any winning mark again, but goes on anything and this dual Ffos Las scorer won't fail for the return to a galloping track.

9/4

2

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Starproof

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

All three wins (6f) on turf and she won well at Ffos Las (good) in August; 0-10 on AW, though, and she raced freely and hung for pressure when sixth of nine over C&D 19 days ago.

11/2

6th

9

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Starproof

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

All three 6f wins on turf; has form on both AW surfaces but record on sand now stands at 0-9 and this is her first Polytrack run for two years.

6/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Second foal of an unraced half-sister to Listed winner That Which Not from the family of Oaks winner Light Shift; 6f perhaps sharp enough for her debut but she's in good hands and needs a market check.
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4th

4

(2)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Voice

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, lost third towards finish

4/1

6th

10

(4)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Desert Voice

8st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

dwelt start

3/1

1st

1

(7)

1st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Desert Voice

9st 11lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, always doing enough

2/1

20/1

Form: 4-7

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She made a promising debut in a fair Yarmouth novice (6f, good to soft) in October and when down the field on her return it was at Newmarket and she pulled hard over 7f; this less demanding and she retains potential.
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11th

5

(2)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

Awtaar

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Patrick Owens

prominent

5/1

3rd

5

(5)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Awtaar

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Patrick Owens

Has had three runs in novice/maiden company, best effort when fourth of nine at Yarmouth on debut (6f, good to soft); improvement likely now handicapping.

10/1

7th

5

(7)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Salisbury

Awtaar

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Patrick Owens

She made a promising debut in a fair Yarmouth novice (6f, good to soft) in October and when down the field on her return it was at Newmarket and she pulled hard over 7f; this less demanding and she retains potential.

20/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; dam a minor 6f winner, herself a sister to 7f Listed winner Intense Pink; didn't make the track for the Gosdens (missed an intended AW run in October (7f); hooded for debut; betting useful.
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5th

2

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:53 Salisbury

Maremma

9st 10lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

Has finished closer in each of her runs, last time going down narrowly over 7f+ at Chester (good); this mark looks just okay on that form but she's entitled to improve some more.

7/1

2nd

7

(7)

1st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Maremma

8st 13lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

Stepped up on her debut effort in May (6f, good to firm) when finishing fifth of 13 at Yarmouth 17 days ago (7f, good to firm); open to further progress and this extra yardage should suit; one to consider.

5/1

3/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off the Evs favourite for a 6f maiden at Southwell 16 days ago but looked in need of the experience and could only manage third; bred to do better and interesting to see if his backers return.
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11th

8

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Okami

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Paul Midgley

Two 5f wins at Newcastle this winter and he finished third off a 2lb higher mark back there in February; disappointed behind Little Mi Mi last month; could rebound with a promising 7lb claimer booked.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Notched his second C&D success when winning by a neck in January and he posted a solid effort when third of ten here 15 days ago; place claims again.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

Held off the late finishers to notch his second C&D win (11-2; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; respectable effort (sixth) over 6f at Wolverhampton latest; Jack Callan's 5lb claim may aid the cause from a handicapping perspective.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Dam a 5f winner (RPR 80), herself a sister to 5f winner Sharpened Edge; hooded for debut; likely best watched.
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3

(2)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Pearls Edge

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Lightly raced 5yo; latest start, her second run back from a layoff, was a fair bit better than her reappearance and she still has time to deliver an improved performance.

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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9

(11)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Salisbury

Merrnaa

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

6th

7

(4)

8th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Merrnaa

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

160,000euros yearling; first foal of a 5f winner (RPR 74), herself a sister to Group 3 5f winner Extortionist; good standard to aim at on debut.

14/1

Non-runners

Merrnaa

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £211.10
Straight Forecast £197.86
Trifecta £730.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leadenhall

NEWMARKET:

Okami

Daily Mail:

Desert Voice

POSTDATA:

Starproof

The Times:

Maremma

Telegraph:

Awtaar

D Express:

Be Frank

Daily Mirror:

Desert Voice

The Sun:

Okami

Daily Record:

Okami

RP RATINGS:

Leadenhall

The Guardian:

Leadenhall

The Star:

Leadenhall