June 17 / 17.55 Leicester

17.55

Good To Firm

British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

40/1 (Won)

Form: 6

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green and was always in rear when a 40-1 sixth of eight at Kempton (5f, AW) in April; should know more this time but she needs a transformation on this step up 7f.
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5th

5

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Bungle

9st 2lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ivan Furtado

in touch with leaders on outer

25/1

7th

4

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:05 Thirsk

Golden Bungle

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Ivan Furtado

Her maiden win at Leicester is a standout having been well beaten on either side of that; if returning to that best piece of form then this mark might be okay.

12/1

11th

13

(10)

22nd Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Doncaster

Golden Bungle

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ivan Furtado

prominent

9/2

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Heavily backed favourite at Haydock (6f, good to firm; 6-4) three weeks ago and she showed plenty of promise with her 3l third of 11; sets the standard on that form and this step up in trip should suit on pedigree; leading claims.
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14th

4

(14)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Chic Colombine

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but a long way below that level on her seven outings since, five this season; 1m2f might have stretched her at Newmarket last time but others are still more convincing.

20/1

6th

2

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Chic Colombine

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but a long way below that level on her six outings since, four this season; drops in class and runs in her first handicap since September 2023; tried 1m2f once, when tailed off last June; plenty to prove.

14/1

10th

4

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Chic Colombine

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but she was a long way below that level on her three outings this season; appears for the first time since June.

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with some promise when sixth of 11 at Haydock (6f, good to firm) last month but was 4l behind Chic Colombine in that race and has work to do to turn the tables with that rival.
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9th

7

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:15 Nottingham

Tiora

8st 12lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Patrick Owens

took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

6th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:45 Windsor

Tiora

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Patrick Owens

reared start, in rear, brief headway on outer over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

4/1

1st

3

(7)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Doncaster

Tiora

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Patrick Owens

prominent, shaken up 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, flashed tail but ran on inside final furlong, drifted left inside final 110yds, won going away

5/1

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a maiden half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Jet Setting; attracted some support in a maiden here (6f, good to firm; 9-1) 11 days ago and he kept on well to finish fifth of 15 (just ahead of Ebt's Guard); that was a promising start and he looks interesting on this step up in trip.
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4th

4

(10)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Leicester

Silver Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Amy Murphy

Out of a maiden half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Jet Setting; attracted some support in a maiden here (6f, good to firm; 9-1) 11 days ago and he kept on well to finish fifth of 15 (just ahead of Ebt's Guard); that was a promising start and he looks interesting on this step up in trip.

9/2

5th

15

(9)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Silver Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Amy Murphy

prominent, pushed along over 2f out

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Market springer into 7-1 here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago and he showed clear promise with his staying-on sixth of 15 (finished just behind Silver Spirit); that form puts him in the picture and he's open to progress upped to 7f on his second start.
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4th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won the C&D Spring Cup on 2025 reappearance but couldn't get a clear run in it this time round; third in this race last year and 9lb higher today but he's an each-way contender.

10/1

18th

3

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won this race (good ground) on his reappearance 12 months ago and finished second in the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot in the autumn; starts the new season on a career-high mark but he's impossible to rule out.

16/1

2nd

3

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Ebts Guard

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Acts on soft; has mostly run well in warm 7f/1m handicaps this season, never better than when dead-heating for second in a valuable event at Ascot 11 days ago; this first Listed assignment makes for a different scenario but he has the form to be not far away.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns foal, 10,000gns 2yo; sister to Italian 7.5f/8.7f winner Salah Al Din, half-sister to winners Sheisdiesel (1m-1m4f AW; RPR 88) and Bow Belles (5f 2yo; 83); dam 7f winner (72), half-sister to useful Qatar 1m winner Al Gazi; yard has an impressive strike-rate with 2yos this season and she needs watching in market.
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6th

10

(12)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Leicester

Pour La Vie

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

40,000gns foal, 10,000gns 2yo; sister to Italian 7.5f/8.7f winner Salah Al Din, half-sister to winners Sheisdiesel (1m-1m4f AW; RPR 88) and Bow Belles (5f 2yo; 83); dam 7f winner (72), half-sister to useful Qatar 1m winner Al Gazi; yard has an impressive strike-rate with 2yos this season and she needs watching in market.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; 7th foal; half-brother to 1m4f winner Villanelle (RPR 63); dam unraced sister to US 1m2f Grade 1 winner Photo Call, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Land Force; yard is 1-24 with 2yos this season and he could be a longer-term prospect.
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12th

3

(12)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Timetobenice

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David Thompson

Sole win from 19 starts came in a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in November 2023 when trained by Marco Botti; down the field in all four starts for this stable, including here over 1m last time (first-time blinkers); back up in trip in a switch of headgear.

20/1

3

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Timetobenice

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

Ex-Marco Botti 4yo with a strike-rate of 1-18; down the field in three runs for this yard and tries blinkers.

25/1

8

(5)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Timetobenice

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Thompson

Ex-Marco Botti; won a Kempton maiden (1m) in November 2023 and a few fair runs at up to 1m3f after that; well beaten at long odds on turf on both starts for present connections; best watched for now.

20/1

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last week and he finished a remote last of seven; can only be watched after that low-key start.
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5

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:50 Newton Abbot

Unleash Hell

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Placed in low-grade handicaps on the Flat and bettered his disappointing hurdle debut when ridden much more positively at Uttoxeter (2m, good; first-time visor) in July, finishing third behind Torrent; has a fighting chance if he handles the slower ground.

9/1

3rd

12

28th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:50 Uttoxeter

Unleash Hell

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Dascombe

Modest maiden on the Flat; should have the stamina for hurdling but was tailed off at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) on first attempt at this discipline; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time visor.

25/1

6th

7

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Unleash Hell

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Dascombe

No wins in 11 on the Flat but mostly consistent and he stayed 1m4f; could make a hurdler.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros yearling; fourth foal; gelded half-brother to Polish 6.5f 2yo/1m3f winner Mala Czarna; dam German 1m3f winner, half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 3 winner Dignify and Listed-placed 1m2f winner Lady Bountiful; yard has a 32% record with 2yos this season and he needs a close look on debut.
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5th

1

(7)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Steady progress in maidens, runner-up at this course the final time; last of three in Salisbury nursery (again over 1m) since but gave the impression this longer trip is now needed; possibilities back here.

5/1

3rd

4

(1)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Salisbury

Royal Hussar

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

raced in second, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Hussar

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£1,000 yearling; fourth foal; dam placed 6f (RPR 61), half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winners On The Brink and Eastern Romance and to useful winners Sea Hunter (5f-7f), Blue Tomato (prolific 5f-6f) and Silaah (5f-7f); in-form yard has had a 2yo winner this season and market should guide on debut.
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9th

1

(11)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Won a C&D classified event in January; too keen for his own good over 1m here since and can fare better at 7f.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

Came good at 13th attempt, with 7f course win in this grade three weeks ago; enjoyed run of the race in that slowly run event and his overall profile remains unconvincing but he should be fine back at 1m.

7/4

1st

2

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

12-race maiden; some headway from the rear when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f; 25-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step over 6f here five weeks ago; others preferred.

20/1

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than 3l when fifth of nine at Chelmsford (6f, AW; 16-1) on her debut last week but that was in an ordinary race and she needs plenty of progress on this step up in trip.
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11

(11)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tenyatta

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Ben Lund

Course winner who showed much more than of late when second of nine in classified event over C&D 13 days ago; she needs to back it up now.

8/1

2nd

6

(2)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tenyatta

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Ben Lund

Broke duck on debut for James Owen last spring but up and down for the yard after and didn't do enough on debut for this one to fancy today.

25/1

2nd

6

(2)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tenyatta

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Ben Lund

Broke duck on debut for James Owen last spring but up and down for the yard after and didn't do enough on debut for this one to fancy today.

25/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£10,000 yearling; second foal; dam GB/US 7.4f-8.5f winner (including 2yo/US stakes; RPR 95), half-sister to useful 1m-1m4f winner Kikonga out of 11.4f winning sister to Great Voltigeur/St Leger winner Milan; others look more likely types and she's probably best watched on debut.
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8th

3

(7)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:40 Redcar

Tees Comet

9st 5lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Well beaten on two of her three starts and didn't achieve a great deal when fifth of six at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in between; upped in trip for this nursery debut; significant improvement required.

16/1

13th

13

(1)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Thirsk

Tees Comet

9st 2lb

J: Tony Hamilton

T: Adrian Nicholls

Tailed off at Leicester (7f, good to firm) and low-level form at Carlisle (7f, good to soft); 6f could help but needs to in a major way.

40/1

5th

8

(2)

13th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Tees Comet

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Easy in the market and well beaten on debut at Leicester; hard to recommend on that evidence.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000euros gelded half-brother to 8.4f winner Just For Yuse (RPR 79); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (68), out of unraced close relative of 1m Listed winner Yamal; yard 2-79 with juveniles in recent years and he's probably one for later on.
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6th

11

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ronald Harris

Cheekpieces were on for both of his wins in the summer of 2024 but he's generally struggled in that aid since and trailed the field on three of his last four starts; newly fitted visor needs to prompt a big revival.

50/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £108.43

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chic Colombine

The Guardian:

Ebt's Guard

The Star:

Ebt's Guard

RP RATINGS:

Chic Colombine

POSTDATA:

Chic Colombine

NEWMARKET:

Chic Colombine

The Times:

Chic Colombine

Telegraph:

Chic Colombine

Daily Mail:

Chic Colombine

D Express:

Chic Colombine

Daily Mirror:

Chic Colombine

The Sun:

Chic Colombine

Daily Record:

Chic Colombine