August 28 / 14.25 Ripon

14.25

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier)(GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier)(GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1, soundly beaten eighth of 12 on recent debut at Nottingham (6f, good to soft), but he did well to finish where he did having been detached at one point; likely improver and he could be involved.
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11

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Power Of Zeus

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

4yo who went the wrong way for Brian Ellison and there's been no revival in his two races for new yard; has now finished last on his last four outings; off nearly three months again and tries his first headgear.

33/1

11

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Power Of Zeus

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

4yo who went the wrong way for Brian Ellison and there's been no revival in his two races for new yard; has now finished last on his last four outings; off nearly three months again and tries his first headgear.

33/1

Form: 053

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his three runs and was a close third at Windsor (6f, good) last time, having disputed the lead; can make another bold bid here and he's a leading candidate.
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2nd

2

(8)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Townsend Manor

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

ducked left start, pressed leaders, went second halfway, led and hung left over 1f out, faced challenge and went clear with winner final 110yds, headed towards finish

2/1

3rd

1

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

Townsend Manor

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed twice over 6f this summer then made all for emphatic in 5f Redcar novice a week ago; has 6lb penalty and wide draw to overcome on today's nursery/AW debut but could still take some catching.

6/1

1st

9

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Townsend Manor

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed at Windsor and Ripon in last two 6f races (good) while shaping as if this drop to 5f will prove ideal; holds leading claims.

5/2

Form: 3363

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Third on first two starts (6f/6.5f, good to firm) and the form shown on the second occasion at Newbury is up there with the best in this line-up; not written off but needs to bounce back from two lesser performances.
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2

(17)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Theres No Limit

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Won a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last June; finished the year in poor form and may need this run on return.

28/1

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
100-1, beaten 7l when sixth of ten on debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; however, she's the first foal of a useful 6f/7f winner and trainer's 2yos usually need the initial experience; possible improver.
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11th

7

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yiengaa

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Tapped for toe over 5f here the last twice and this return to 6f may help; recorded her sole win at this distance, albeit on turf.

14/1

11th

7

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yiengaa

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear throughout

14/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yiengaa

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Consistent spell on turf in the spring but has struggled since her 6f Brighton win off 3lb lower; three previous efforts here were a long way from exciting and she has it to prove back from two months off.

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
8-1, didn't settle when third of seven on debut at Catterick (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago, beaten just over 4l; improvement needed but this drop in trip may be the right move for the time being; not ruled out.
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3rd

2

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Veiled Illusion

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Justified favouritism with 1l success in similar event over C&D three weeks ago, taking well to the surface and opening his account at the third attempt; may well improve further; respected under 4lb penalty.

11/4

1st

5

(9)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Veiled Illusion

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Tate

Encouraging third of seven on debut at Catterick (7f, good to soft) in August; took backward step when fifth of nine at Ripon (6f, good) but it's still early days and he's not written off; Hollie Doyle rides.

8/1

5th

6

(6)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Ripon

Veiled Illusion

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: James Tate

8-1, didn't settle when third of seven on debut at Catterick (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago, beaten just over 4l; improvement needed but this drop in trip may be the right move for the time being; not ruled out.

7/1

16/1

Form: 05

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Has plenty to find judged on his first two starts (7f/5f) but he kept on well over 5f at Beverley most recently and there can be optimism he'll improve for his top northern yard now back up in trip; not discounted.
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2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

9th

4

(10)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Stuart Williams

Twice ran well on Polytrack in October, including winning a Kempton handicap (7f), but modest of late including at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) on Friday; visor now given a go, but the draw hasn't been kind.

11/1

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
18-1, well-beaten third of ten on debut at Pontefract (6f, good) three weeks ago, however, he reared at the start and was slowly away, and stable's horses tend to improve for their first run.
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6

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

17:08 Musselburgh

This Years Love

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Arrives on a hat-trick after successes (around 1m) in handicaps at Carlisle and Beverley last month; up 4lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

100/30

1st

7

(6)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

This Years Love

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record here reads 11128 and he arrives in form having won over a similarly stiff 1m at Carlisle 12 days ago; has struggled when running in better than 0-65 company but there can't be any complaints about a 1lb rise.

7/2

2

(6)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

This Years Love

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to win away from Beverley (3-5 there; 7.5f-1m2f); started the season positively when runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good) in May but hasn't kicked on from that and is slowly easing in the weights; these drying conditions should suit and the drop back in trip is worth exploring.

8/1

Form: 50

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big odds this month on first two starts.
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11th

11

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Man From Loule

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Declan Carroll

prominent

25/1

8th

3

(2)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Ripon

The Man From Loule

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Well beaten at big odds this month on first two starts.

100/1

11th

11

(13)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Thirsk

The Man From Loule

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

40-1, faded to go down by just over 13l when fifth of eight in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good) nine days ago, so has major work to do.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
6-1, kept on for promising second on debut over C&D (soft) three weeks ago; the comfortable winner has franked the form since and this attractively bred colt is open to improvement; firmly in calculations.
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11th

1

(8)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Jersey Rocs

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charles Hills

Ended 2024 with a pair of AW wins (1m/8.6f) and he hasn't been beaten far in three starts this year; more to prove on fast turf.

9/2

11th

1

(8)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Jersey Rocs

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charles Hills

Ended 2024 with a pair of AW wins (1m/8.6f) and he hasn't been beaten far in three starts this year; more to prove on fast turf.

9/2

5th

5

(7)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Jersey Rocs

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charles Hills

Mainly in good form since blinkered, including two wins and a second elsewhere; should be thereabouts again.

7/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £81.48

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jersey Rocs

RP RATINGS:

Townsend Manor

NEWMARKET:

Veiled Illusion

LAMBOURN:

Jersey Rocs

The Times:

Jersey Rocs

Telegraph:

Jersey Rocs

Daily Mail:

Jersey Rocs

D Express:

Jersey Rocs

Daily Mirror:

Jersey Rocs

The Sun:

Jersey Rocs

The Star:

Jersey Rocs

Daily Record:

Jersey Rocs

TOPSPEED:

Townsend Manor

POSTDATA:

Townsend Manor

The Guardian:

Townsend Manor