July 14 / 16.10 Newmarket (July)

16.10

Good To Firm

Weatherbys British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Weatherbys British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt; brother to 7f 2yo winner Youngest; dam 7f-1m2f winner (including Canadian Grade 1), sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 and 1m Listed winner Lumiere out of 7f 2yo winner; likely type on breeding.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(16)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Arabic Legend

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, disputed lead

10/1

2nd

1

(8)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

13:10 Curragh

Arabic Legend

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

prominent, led after 1f, clear when ridden under 2f out, headed but kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

5/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000euros yearling; by Sea The Stars and first foal of a French maiden whose siblings include 10.5f Group 1 winner Cloth Of Stars; yard has won this race three times in last six years; respected newcomer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Emperors Star

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

towards rear

5/4

1st

7

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Emperors Star

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Promising second of ten at Newmarket on last month's debut (7f, good to soft; winner useful); beaten at odds-on at Sandown four weeks ago but he may have found the heavy ground too demanding; big chance if reproducing his debut effort.

13/8

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 38

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has benefit from dictating the pace in both starts, latest at Royal Ascot where he seemed to run well (eighth of 16, beaten about 3l) in the Chesham; that bare form helps to set the standard but it lacks solidity.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(5)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Dallas Star

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won 1m2f Group 3 Ballysax Stakes in 2024 (1m2f, heavy); last win was at Dundalk early last year, having faced some stiff tasks since, career-best when front-running second to ready winner Scandinavia in Navan Listed last month; not as good behind same rival since under similar tactics in Group 3 Saval Beg; bit to find on ratings and step up to 2m looks a big ask.

10/1

5th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Dallas Star

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won the 1m2f Group 3 Ballysax Stakes here in April 2024 (1m2f, heavy); last win was at Dundalk early last year; no match for Leinster in a St Leger trial at the Curragh last August; twice placed in small-field AW events during the winter; stronger form in defeat behind Scandinavia at Navan; not certain to uphold form with Leinster.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:05 Navan

Dallas Star

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won Leopardstown Group 3 in April 2024 (1m2f, heavy); last win was at Dundalk early last year; no match for Leinster in a St Leger trial at the Curragh last August; twice placed in small-field AW events during the winter; well held in third behind Layfayette at the Curragh early this month; up against it.

25/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000euros yearling, 100,000gns 2yo; by Wootton Bassett out of a French maiden sister to French 1m4f Group 2 winner Al Wathna; some appeal on paper but yard has been struggling for 2yo winners this term.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

User Amistoso

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Bell

prominent on outer

7/1

5th

3

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Nottingham

User Amistoso

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

No wins in eight; back from being gelded when a 2.5l fourth at Southwell (1m4f) but he hung left on the heavy ground (and in new cheekpieces) when a well-held third at Chester; others look safer.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

User Amistoso

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Bell

towards rear, raced wide 3f out, headway 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/2

14/1

Form: 2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped promisingly in steadily run newcomers' event at Chester (7f, good; finished second) two weeks ago; open to progress but we've not rated that debut form highly and these are deeper-looking waters.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:20 Epsom

Mnawekh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Second in newcomers' event at Chester (7f, good) in June and good fifth of ten in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft; prominent long way and keeping on) two weeks later; firmly in the picture.

4/1

5th

8

(1)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Mnawekh

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alice Haynes

Shaped promisingly in steadily run newcomers' event at Chester (7f, good; finished second) two weeks ago; open to progress but we've not rated that debut form highly and these are deeper-looking waters.

14/1

2nd

2

(4)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

18:15 Chester

Mnawekh

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Alice Haynes

Son of Mehmas who was picked up for £38,000 in April; stable a very healthy 8-24 with 2yos on turf this year; would need considering if the betting vibes are strong.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cracksman half-brother to German 7.7f winner Al Muthanna; dam 1m4f AW winner, out of French 1m2f Listed winner; stable has poor strike-rate with 2yos on turf in last five seasons.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Khisah Bu Thaila

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Has shown promise in two 7f maidens, most recently when a keeping-on fourth of ten at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last month; should have more to offer but he needs another major step forward on this switch to AW.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:35 Yarmouth

Khisah Bu Thaila

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

held up in rear

5/1

6th

5

(9)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Khisah Bu Thaila

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Cracksman half-brother to German 7.7f winner Al Muthanna; dam 1m4f AW winner, out of French 1m2f Listed winner; stable has poor strike-rate with 2yos on turf in last five seasons.

50/1

8/1

Form: 30

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eyecatching third at Windsor, then fared better than his Chesham duck egg suggests as he ran well on RPRs despite again coming from a difficult position; possibilities if he takes well to first-time headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(4)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Matnookh

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Richard Fahey

Eyecatching third at Windsor, then fared better than his Chesham duck egg suggests as he ran well on RPRs despite again coming from a difficult position; possibilities if he takes well to first-time headgear.

8/1

11th

6

(14)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Matnookh

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Fahey

Stablemate of Golden Mind; Sea The Stars colt who caught the eye at Windsor (6f, good to firm) where he was slowly away and got behind before finishing nicely for third of 11; evidently crying out for this longer trip and ought to improve; similar profile to Count Palatine.

12/1

3rd

8

(11)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Matnookh

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, drifted left and ran on well up the centre from over 1f out, eased but went third inside final 110yds, eyecatcher

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000euros foal, 65,000euros yearling; by Phoenix Of Spain; closely related to Japanese 1m1f 2yo winner Trnava, half-brother to nine winners notably Katla (6f including 2yo/Listed); interesting debutant.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(13)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

The Ice Phoenix

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

led, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

1st

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

The Ice Phoenix

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charles Hills

Won a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) last November and added an Ascot handicap (1m, good) in May; out of the frame in three starts since, though not disgraced when sixth of 14 in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last month; bit more needed all the same.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns yearling, 14,000gns 2yo; by Inns Of Court out of a maiden who is closely related to 1m Listed winner Eshera; already gelded; others have stronger claims on the page.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Krysdanjord

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

led

13/2

5th

5

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Krysdanjord

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Darryll Holland

midfield

7/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Krysdanjord

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Darryll Holland

prominent, outpaced and lost ground over 2f out, weakened 1f out

9/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Yorkshire Gold; dam twice-raced Listed-placed 7f winner, sister to Listed-placed 1m2f-1m3f winner Expense Claim; in respected hands; check the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Swift Victory

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Looks better on the AW than turf on the evidence so far, including a win in a C&D nursery last November; again ran well here on last month's reappearance and no surprise if he makes an impact back at this venue.

11/2

7th

5

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:52 Haydock

Swift Victory

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

in rear

5/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justify half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Mohawk Chief; dam 1m1f Group 2 winner, sister to Derby winner Serpentine and two 1m2f Group 3 winners; Ballydoyle colt who has to be feared, especially if strong in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

9th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Capulet

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

made all, pestered throughout, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final 110yds

9/2

1st

3

(2)

9th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Capulet

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Justify colt who won on debut at Dundalk (1m, AW) last summer and was placed in 1m Group 2s at Leopardstown (good) and Newmarket (good to firm); that form saw him start 8-13 for valuable conditions event at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on reappearance but Bracken's Laugh surged past to beat him by just over 3l; should stay 1m2f and has lots of big-race entries, but work to do to turn the tables on Bracken's Laugh.

9/2

3rd

4

(3)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Capulet

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on inner, bumped over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

11/10

Form: 2

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 260,000gns as a yearling; duly showed clear promise at Goodwood (6f, good to firm; finished second) on debut, despite being hampered early; likely to stay 7f and ought to progress; major contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Warm Spell

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Well treated on last season's best efforts and a recent run at Thirsk should have sharpened him up; trip and ground suit and he is another to consider in an open race.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Warm Spell

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well on his seasonal/stable debut last March; placed in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Kempton on final two runs in 2025; returns in a competitive event.

8/1

Non-runners

Capulet, Warm Spell

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.30
Straight Forecast £17.62
Trifecta £70.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Warm Spell

Telegraph:

Capulet

SPOTLIGHT:

Emperor's Star

RP RATINGS:

Dallas Star

POSTDATA:

Matnookh

NEWMARKET:

Emperor's Star

D Express:

Capulet

Daily Mirror:

Capulet

Daily Record:

Capulet

LAMBOURN:

Dallas Star

The Star:

Matnookh

The Times:

Warm Spell

The Guardian:

Warm Spell

Daily Mail:

Warm Spell

The Sun:

Warm Spell