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John Mabbs Amateur Night In Cairo EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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John Mabbs Amateur Night In Cairo EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has an attractive pedigree and was second at 8-1 in fillies' novice at Beverley (5f, soft) on last month's debut; the rest of the first five had the benefit of experience and there can be optimism she'll improve; contender.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(9)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Boardroom

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Made a promising start to her career last summer and it's possible her time off may have helped; however, she struggled on her final four runs last year and very much needs to turn things around on this reappearance.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boardroom

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

took keen hold, held up in midfield

12/1

8th

9

(6)

28th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

14:45 Doncaster

Boardroom

8st 12lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

took keen hold, midfield

50/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did well to finish fourth of seven on last month's debut at Chester (5f, good), when beaten 3l at 8-1, having raced extremely wide on the home turn; has potential and could be in the mix on this second start.
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7th

7

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Salisbury

Jungle Jim

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

7th

7

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Salisbury

Jungle Jim

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

3rd

2

(3)

28th Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:50 Bath

Jungle Jim

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Seven-race maiden but he finished second over C&D in October (heavy) and that form makes him of interest off his reduced mark; accessories added for his first run in a turf handicap; one to consider.

11/4

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied 16-1 odds when close third of six on debut at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago; it was a performance in keeping with his useful and speedy pedigree and he's open to improvement; firmly in calculations.
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6th

1

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Pilgrim

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

In-form 5yo; overcame trouble to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and was a creditable fourth in a big field here (6f, good) ten days ago; should be thereabouts again off an unchanged mark.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Pilgrim

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Mixed fortunes since winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024 (good to firm); got back on track to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month despite being denied a clear run; his peak performances have come at 5f but he was a C&D winner in his 2yo season; respected up just 3lb for last time.

14/1

1st

6

(14)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Pilgrim

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024; seen only twice last season and down the field on both his AW outings this term, but he met trouble last time and is probably in much better form than his finishing position suggests; undoubtedly well handicapped again and this C&D winner is interesting with a good-value claimer booked.

6/1

5/1

Form: 45

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Haydock (5f, good to firm) in June but gelded since and had previously shown promise with close fourth of five at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) on debut; major player if getting back on track.
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4th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

All three wins on turf when trained by Kevin Ryan; beaten a head over C&D in February but below that level twice since; may do better back at this track.

12/1

18th

19

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Irish Nectar

8st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Weighted to reverse October's Pontefract form with Fine Interview; best run for new stable came when second at Kempton last month; raced too freely at Newcastle since; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close second on both starts, at Musselburgh (5f, good) and Catterick (5f, good to soft); could do with breaking more alertly but there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.
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10

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Willolarupi

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Didn't run badly at Pontefract 17 days ago (6f, soft) and he's not handicapped out of things on the best of this year's form; this might be a shade too competitive though.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Willolarupi

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

C&D winner last November; successful at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May and went close at Pontefract in June; not quite at that level in his last three starts but he is unexposed on AW and the new tongue-tie could be beneficial.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000euros yearling, 52,000gns 2yo; fourth foal; dam French maiden, half-sister to 10.6f/1m4f AW Listed winner out of 9.5f AW Listed winner; market check advised on debut but Air Force One may be the stable's chief hope under Danny Tudhope.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1, beaten about 6l when sixth of eight on debut at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; broke out of the stalls and withdrawn at Ripon three weeks later (10-1 at the time); half-brother to four winners and trainer's 2yos usually need their debut runs, but a sizeable step forward is needed.
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4th

4

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Soul Singer

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Didn't need to be at his best when finally off the mark in a weak 5f Musselburgh novice last month and took his handicap record to 0-9 when a respectable fourth at Newcastle (6f) since; may again have to settle for minor honours.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Singer

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Finally off the mark in a weak 5f novice last time; won't mind the return to 6f or Tapeta (went close over C&D in the spring) but has had plenty of chances off similar ratings.

5/1

1st

3

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Musselburgh

Soul Singer

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

made virtually all, pushed along and faced challenge over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds, much reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

9/4

50/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five winners and she may have needed her debut run, but she was soundly beaten at 66-1 at Ayr (5f, good to soft) and has plenty to find with Pilgrim on that form.
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7th

7

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Lazareti

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Iain Jardine

Best effort when third of five in a Pontefract novice (5f, good to firm) last August, but well held in both subsequent nurseries; plenty to prove back from eight months off.

20/1

7th

7

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Lazareti

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Iain Jardine

Best effort when third of five in a Pontefract novice (5f, good to firm) last August, but well held in both subsequent nurseries; plenty to prove back from eight months off.

20/1

9th

5

(1)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Lazareti

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders on outer

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 07

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big odds and well beaten on his first two starts (6f, good to soft/good to firm); hard to fancy.
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7th

13

(10)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Entrecasteaux

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Glimmer of ability before badly hampered in Alice's Impact's race at Beverley in July but he hasn't repeated it and now looks up against it.

25/1

6th

7

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Thirsk

Entrecasteaux

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Nearer last than first in all seven starts; drops in grade but will still need improvement to figure.

20/1

6th

6

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Entrecasteaux

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Has finished in rear in all six starts including at big prices three handicaps (6f-1m); his latest run resulted in a 14l defeat at Redcar on Saturday and he can only be watched; tongue-tie removed.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Lir Speciale (6f/7f; RPR 103) and Napanook (6f 2yo/7.5f; 78); yard also runs Pilgrim, who went close on debut; betting could be informative on this first run.
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8th

3

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Won four times for his previous stable, three of which came on the AW at Newcastle; ended his time with that yard with some lesser efforts and he's been well held in two starts for Scott Dixon; dropped another 3lb.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Four wins for the Barrons, three of them over 7f on the Tapeta at Newcastle; 28-1 for his stable debut two weeks ago (first run after a 175-day break) and he weakened as though it was needed; likely to bounce back at some point.

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at 40-1 on debut at Southwell (5f, AW) in May; gelded since and now wears cheekpieces; a transformation is needed.
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11th

14

(10)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Project Frank

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

sweating

50/1

9th

7

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Project Frank

9st 3lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground 5f out

40/1

Non-runners

Air Force One

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.80
Straight Forecast £16.73
Trifecta £59.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Boardroom

The Guardian:

Jungle Jim

Telegraph:

Air Force One

RP RATINGS:

Irish Nectar

TOPSPEED:

Boardroom

POSTDATA:

Boardroom

The Times:

Boardroom

Daily Mail:

Boardroom

D Express:

Boardroom

Daily Mirror:

Boardroom

The Sun:

Boardroom

The Star:

Boardroom

Daily Record:

Boardroom