July 27 / 14.40 Sandown

14.40

Good

Martin Densham Memorial British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Martin Densham Memorial British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
600,000euros yearling, by Dubawi; 5-4 favourite for C&D novice (good) three weeks ago but found his stride too late from towards rear, grabbing third of ten late on; that looked promising in the end and it's among the best form in this field.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:15 Windsor

Arabian Crown

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Prominent in the market for last year's Epsom Derby after winning the Sandown Classic Trial (1m2f, good to soft), but not seen again until Meydan in March this year; hasn't really threatened in four Group races since returning and ran particularly poorly at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; this is a drop in grade but he still has plenty to prove; entered in the Irish St Leger.

5/2

5th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

13:20 Goodwood

Arabian Crown

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Made it four wins from first five starts when impressive in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft; won twice on soft as 2yo) last April; missed the rest of 2024 and has not sparked in the same way in his three outings this season, gelded before latest; mixed messages but returning to softer ground today could be a big plus point.

4/1

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Crown

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Made it four wins from first five starts when impressive in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) last term; missed the rest of 2024 and wasn't at the top of his game on either run this spring; something to prove but gelded since last time which could help him tap back into his earlier promise; two wins on good ground, unraced on faster; interesting.

13/2

2nd
9 (7)
Navy Jack

16/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1, about 4l fifth of eight in novice at Newbury (6f, good) three weeks ago showed significant ability but two others in this have shown more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

9

(11)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

Navy Jack

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Second in maiden here (7f, soft) in July on second start, seeing his race out well to pass Kings Valley late on; major player on that but he flopped when favourite at Newbury (7f, good to soft) over three weeks later.

6/1

10th

12

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newbury

Navy Jack

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Ran okay on debut here before taking second at Sandown (7f, soft) after seeing his race out well; has a Group 2 entry and looks sure to be involved.

2/1

2nd

9

(7)

27th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sandown

Navy Jack

9st 7lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

14-1, about 4l fifth of eight in novice at Newbury (6f, good) three weeks ago showed significant ability but two others in this have shown more.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to four winners including Crystal Estrella (1m2f; RPR 98), Crystal Hope (1m2f; 96) and Crystal Pegasus (1m2f-1m5f; 101); dam placed at 1m (73), closely related to Canadian 1m4f Grade 1 winner Hillstar; trainer has had two 2yo debut winners this summer.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Kings Valley

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ollie Sangster

towards rear of midfield

7/2

2nd

8

(14)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

Kings Valley

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

Group 1 Futurity entry; best of the newcomers when third of ten in maiden here (7f, soft; 1l behind Navy Jack) in July, after making a big challenge over 1f out; 11-2 but ducked to his right from the outside stall when always behind in valuable maiden at York (7f, good to firm) four weeks later; has the outside stall again but it's too early to forget the debut promise.

6/1

12th

7

(14)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Kings Valley

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

8-1, best of the newcomers when third of ten to subsequent Listed winner at Sandown (7f, soft) last month; pedigree provides optimism he'll improve and rookie trainer has unearthed some useful 2yos this year; contender.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m-10.5f winner (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 109), half-sister to winners Kalabaya (useful 1m3f) and Clew Bay (10.6f AW) out of maiden half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f Group 1 winner Kalanisi; Dubawi colt from a top yard, he needs a close look.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Reacted well to blinkers when winning over 1m at Kempton in August; last of 14 over that same C&D at the beginning of this month but ran better when seventh of 14 over 1m3f there on Wednesday, albeit carrying no win threat; turns out again quickly.

11/2

7th

11

(8)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Contrasting performances at this venue (1m) since wearing blinkers, winning in August but finishing last of 14 this month; goes into unknown territory over 1m3f and it's not clear what to expect from him.

10/1

14th

11

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

midfield

5/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; closely related to 6f/7f winner Frankness (including 2yo; RPR 99); dam 7f winner (84), sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Arabian Queen out of 1m4f Group 2 winner; stablemate of Atlantic Convoy; from major yard and the market should give big clues.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

15:50 Goodwood

City Burglar

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September; well held in Royal Ascot handicap in June but placed either side, leading for long way when third of seven at York (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; the stable's very good form and first-time blinkers are reasons why he might pull out a bit more this afternoon.

9/2

3rd

6

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:10 York

City Burglar

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start, soon led, headed over 1f out, soon no extra

3/1

14th

7

(2)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

City Burglar

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September and, after a lesser show at Doha in December, he resumed improvement with a battling second of eight in handicap here (1m2f, good) in May; up 4lb but may have more to give.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
310,000euros yearling; second foal; dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (RPR 96) from US family; late foal but this Galileo colt from major yard (also runs City Burglar) needs a check.
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6th

7

(5)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Epsom

Atlantic Convoy

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Safely held in two maidens and a novice, absent ten months before his two 1m2f runs this season; showed ability but more is seemingly needed if he's to live up to this opening handicap mark; all runs have been on softer than good; blinkers enlisted.

5/1

7th

4

(2)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:50 Sandown

Atlantic Convoy

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold, prominent, weakened from 2f out

10/1

6th

4

(6)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Leicester

Atlantic Convoy

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

always behind

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Mishriff (1m-1m4f including 2yo/Group 1; RPR 128), Momkin (7f-1m including 2yo; 111) and Orbaan (7f-1m; 110); dam 1m2f winner (88) out of 1m4f Group 3 winning half-sister to high-class sprinter Invincible Spirit; Frankel colt from a top yard, very much one to note.
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7th

11

(8)

27th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sandown

Reliant

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Mishriff (1m-1m4f including 2yo/Group 1; RPR 128), Momkin (7f-1m including 2yo; 111) and Orbaan (7f-1m; 110); dam 1m2f winner (88) out of 1m4f Group 3 winning half-sister to high-class sprinter Invincible Spirit; Frankel colt from a top yard, very much one to note.

5/1

Form: 43

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth of ten at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) and close third of eight in novice at Haydock (7f, good) one month later; raced a bit freely when always prominent last time but stuck to his task well and still looks open to improvement; should be a leading player.
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2nd

2

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Juantorena

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, headway and went second on outer over 5f out

10/1

18th

1

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Juantorena

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground.

10/1

18th

1

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Juantorena

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns yearling, 18,000gns 2yo; 14th foal; half-brother to seven winners, including Projection (6f including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 115) and Up In Lights (1m; 95); dam 7f-1m1f winner (including US Grade 2; 106); the yard's two 2yo runners this term have made a splash, including one Royal Ascot winner.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dr Foster

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

1m win on Polytrack one year ago; yet to win a handicap but several good runs this year and he was a close third at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) last month; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Dr Foster

8st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Sole 3yo in this field; placed in 8.5f seller and 1m2f handicap at Beverley in July; well held on soft going most recently; record is just 1-17 but he has the best chance at the weights.

5/2

7th

3

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:15 Brighton

Dr Foster

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

switched to near side 3f out

11/2

20/1

Form: 45

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Market mover on debut at Goodwood (6f, good to firm); some improvement when fifth of 11 in novice at Ascot (7f, good to soft) five weeks later but this race should demand plenty more.
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No / Draw
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7th

4

(1)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Never Sell

9st 7lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

led, headed 4f out, lost position and hung badly right 3f out, soon weakened and lost touch, tailed off

14/1

7th

4

(1)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Never Sell

9st 7lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

led, headed 4f out, lost position and hung badly right 3f out, soon weakened and lost touch, tailed off

14/1

11th

3

(11)

15th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Never Sell

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Fourth in two of his four starts last year including on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta; first start since being gelded), but a well-beaten last of eight on his Wolverhampton return (8.6f, Tapeta) last month; blinkers replace cheekpieces, but the outside stall won't make things easy.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.90
Straight Forecast £12.77
Trifecta £74.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arabian Crown

RP RATINGS:

Juantorena

Daily Mirror:

Reliant

D Express:

Kings Valley

The Times:

Highland Spring

LAMBOURN:

Navy Jack

POSTDATA:

Arabian Crown

NEWMARKET:

Arabian Crown

Telegraph:

Arabian Crown

The Guardian:

Arabian Crown

Daily Mail:

Arabian Crown

The Sun:

Arabian Crown

The Star:

Arabian Crown

Daily Record:

Arabian Crown

TOPSPEED:

Juantorena