October 13 / 15.15 York

15.15

Good

British EBF £100,000 Final (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £50960
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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British EBF £100,000 Final (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
9 (5)
Apiarist

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £42.90
  • Place: £9.90

Form: 424

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) last month but failed to settle and went off hard before fading; promise on his two previous runs over this C&D (good to soft) and at Thirsk (7f, good), when closely matched with Sailthisshipalone each time, and he's not ruled out each-way now back at 7f.
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10th

5

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Apiarist

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent sort who made it 1-20 on turf (that grass win came here in 2yo campaign) when well beaten at Royal Ascot last month; however, two starts ago he was a close sixth in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) when he was denied a clear run, and he's not ruled out.

7/1

18th

12

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Apiarist

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Eye-catcher, amid traffic issues, in the Thirsk Hunt Cup last time; form over C&D comprises a respectable eighth (off current mark) in this contest last year and creditable third (did well having been hampered) later in 2025; still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf, however.

22/1

6th

4

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Apiarist

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Three fine efforts on AW to start the year but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Blue Rc at Newcastle over Easter; acts on turf but has a much better strike-rate on AW; drawn widest.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 4316 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Promising third over C&D (good to soft) in July on second start and won Thirsk novice (7f, good) next time; didn't see out 1m on nursery debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago and he retains potential.
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3rd

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D win in April and posted another solid effort with third of nine over C&D ten days ago; considered off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Back off the same mark as when making a successful stable debut/reappearance over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in April; possible to forgive his latest effort on the AW and holds good claims otherwise, albeit good to firm ground may pose a small question.

13/2

9th

3

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Sailthisshipalone

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won on stable/seasonal debut at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and he's remained in good heart on both starts since (1m, good/good to firm); each-way claims provided the return to AW isn't an issue.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2208

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first two starts (6f, good to soft) and perhaps unsuited by fast ground in 6f sales race here next time; caught the eye when keeping on for eighth in sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, soft) last month, having been denied a clear run, and he's a strong candidate if conditions suit.
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1

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Grey Cuban

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who defied top weight at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago and won over this C&D (good to soft) last September; has run some good races on soft ground in the past; he's just 2lb higher than last time and can produce another bold show.

5/1

1

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Grey Cuban

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who won at Chester (1m2f, good) in July and returned to form when third of five in Listed race there (1m4f, good to soft) last month; he's saved his best for Chester this season but has shown promise at York in the past and the drop back in trip is a likely plus; can make a bold bid.

20/1

3

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Grey Cuban

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

This course rather dominates his turf record, most notably with a big career best to win 1m2f handicap in July in good style from the front; the scale of his defeats at other tracks on his last two outings is a concern and although better seems likely on this return to Chester, stamina is in doubt.

14/1

Form: 154114 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three wins (5f/7f, soft/heavy) from first five starts before fair fourth in Doncaster nursery (7f, soft) last month; has shown promise on good ground but peak form is on soft/heavy; can be in the mix if at his best.
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1st

3

(2)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Nellie Leylax

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Front-runner who made it two wins in a row when winning 7f nursery here (heavy) last August, and returned to winning ways on reappearance over this C&D (soft) last month; had just four rivals to beat last time and he's 5lb higher in this hotter race, but every chance he'll make another bold bid.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Nellie Leylax

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Front-runner who made it two wins in a row when winning 7f nursery here (heavy) last August, and returned to winning ways on reappearance over this C&D (soft) last month; had just four rivals to beat last time and he's 5lb higher in this hotter race, but every chance he'll make another bold bid.

6/1

15/2

Form: 23

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went very close at 33-1 on debut over C&D (good to soft) in July; failed to build on that when third at Thirsk (7f, soft) last month but still ran well and he could be a major player off his low weight.
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7th

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Successful for two previous yards and ran creditably at Ayr on debut for current stable; below par in two starts since but likely found 6f too sharp latest; returns to a more suitable distance.

10/1

8th

8

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Candonomore

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April (final start for Stuart Williams); good start for Jennie Candlish when third over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) but not in the same form when beaten favourite at Carlisle (1m) ten days later; quite a strong traveller over those trips but whether he has the speed for sprinting remains to be seen.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Candonomore

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April and, having run well over 1m2f in the past, he didn't have a problem with 1m1f when a close third, just behind Ayr Poet, at Ayr since on yard debut; remains on a career-high mark though so a shade more may be needed.

4/1

11/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for promising fourth on debut at Salisbury (6f, good) in August and won Leicester novice (7f, good to firm) 13 days later; he's down the pecking order on form but should be suited by the likely strong pace in this big field and is in good hands to continue to progress.
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2nd

2

(2)

26th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:10 Pontefract

Mr Monaco

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Third in a Class 2 at the Newmarket July meeting before 4l winner from the front at Sandown (both 1m2f, good) in August; creditable fourth of 12 in 1m4f York Ebor meeting handicap (good to firm) last time and has to be a player back in slightly calmer waters; showed promise on soft last year.

7/2

4th

9

(5)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Mr Monaco

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield

11/2

1st

1

(3)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

19:15 Sandown

Mr Monaco

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

7f novice win as 2yo; better form in defeat in handicaps this year, finishing second over 1m1f here (good to firm) before a good third of ten in a traditionally very strong 3yo event at the Newmarket July meeting (1m2f, good) four weeks ago; should go well.

15/8

Form: 1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won easily at 13-2 on debut in a maiden at Newcastle (7f, AW) 17 days ago; faces higher-calibre opposition here but certainly impressed last time and he's a half-brother to a 2yo Listed winner, with his dam a 2yo Group 3 winner; could play a leading role.
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3rd

5

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

African Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Started his career well but it's been poor from April 2024 onwards; has had only two races for current yard and now sports tongue-tie and cheekpieces, both for the first time; 30lb lower than his opening mark.

25/1

8th

8

(12)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

African Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Has lost his way since looking promising initially and finished last on yard debut at Newmarket after a lengthy absence; that was over 7f, but might not be crying out for this far.

16/1

Form: 34245

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Trainer (who also saddles Francesco Baracca) won this last year; consistent in defeat on first four starts (6f/7f, various ground) but he was soundly beaten at Bath (1m, soft) last time and others are preferred.
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11/1

Form: 1220

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
It's hard to be confident on the back of his heavy nursery debut defeat here (6f, good to firm) in August but he showed considerable promise previously, when runner-up in both a Carlisle novice (6f, good to firm) and a Naas sales race (6f, soft); 7f could suit and no surprise to see a big run.
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9th

12

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Jungle Mate

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

It's hard to be confident on the back of his heavy nursery debut defeat here (6f, good to firm) in August but he showed considerable promise previously, when runner-up in both a Carlisle novice (6f, good to firm) and a Naas sales race (6f, soft); 7f could suit and no surprise to see a big run.

11/1

15th

6

(15)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Jungle Mate

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

never better than midfield

12/1

2nd

15

(15)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:10 Naas

Jungle Mate

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

slightly awkward start, raced near side, soon prominent, ridden from over 1f out, went second and ran on inside final 110yds

5/1

Form: 331 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Close third in August on first two starts (6f, good to soft) before winning a novice here (6f, good); his dam was a 7f winner and his trainer's sales-race runners always have to be respected; one to consider.
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7th

4

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

The Coffee Pod

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

He's on a reduced mark and his yard is going well; however, he had a patchy campaign last season and was soundly beaten in April on his sole run this year (pulled hard on that stable debut); others have less to prove.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

The Coffee Pod

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Picked up for 4,000gns from the Hannon yard last autumn after breaking a blood-vessel for the second time in four runs; not much luck and maybe fresh is the time to catch him, going in a first-time hood, but the stiff 6f is a concern (most starts at 5f).

16/1

25/1

Form: 51874 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seventh of 20 on nursery debut over C&D (good to firm) in August and another fair run when fourth at Thirsk (1m, good) last time; however, he needs to raise his game if he's to be competitive today.
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4th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Runner-up here (7f, good to firm) in May then went very close at Redcar (1m, good); couldn't get into it after a slow start at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time but still ran pretty well and he might not be far away.

10/1

5th

6

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Straight A

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Mid-division on both starts here (2024); solid AW campaign has been carried over to turf with seconds at Doncaster (7f) and Redcar (1m) on last two outings, beaten a nose last time, and those put him firmly in the mix.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Consistent during the AW season and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival on recent turf return at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); also suited by 1m and probably won't be far away.

7/1

Form: 21

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in August and won readily at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; he's one of two runners for last year's winning trainer and should have more to offer, but a sizeable step forward is required in this much hotter race.
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12th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Francesco Baracca

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Best form on AW but has won on turf and it was his best effort on grass when third of six at Newbury (2m, good; plugged on) three weeks ago; each-way shout.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Francesco Baracca

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has done best on AW, including three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f/2m) in the last six months; well held at Lingfield two weeks ago but has a modest record there; has won twice on turf, latterly on good ground at Bath (1m6f) last June but none of his turf form matches today's mark.

25/1

8th

4

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Francesco Baracca

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Something of a Wolverhampton specialist (3-5) though he has won on Polytrack at Kempton; the drop to 1m4f didn't help last time so the return to a longer distance should help, but his high draw may not be ideal even over this trip.

18/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 611163 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Concedes weight all round but has a solid profile, with three wins in a row in selling novice/races (7f/1m, good/AW) before fair sixth in Doncaster sales race (6.5f, soft) and good third on recent nursery debut at Newmarket (1m, good to firm); could be thereabouts.
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13th

1

(13)

13th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Lambert

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Concedes weight all round but has a solid profile, with three wins in a row in selling novice/races (7f/1m, good/AW) before fair sixth in Doncaster sales race (6.5f, soft) and good third on recent nursery debut at Newmarket (1m, good to firm); could be thereabouts.

10/1

3rd

3

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Lambert

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

Three wins in a row in selling/novice races (7f/1m, good/AW) before fair sixth in sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, soft) a fortnight ago; could have more to offer now back up in trip and Ryan Moore is booked on nursery debut.

5/1

6th

13

(13)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Lambert

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Justified favouritism in 1m AW novice race at Kempton last week, adding to his 7f wins (seller/novice) on good ground; improving sort who is now bidding for a four-timer; possibilities if he copes with drop in trip.

12/1

16/1

Form: 211 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Hamilton (6f, soft) in August and has won his next two in a Musselburgh maiden (7f, good to firm) and a small-field nursery at Haydock (7f, heavy; made all); something to find in today's tougher company but he's unexposed and not ruled out.
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1st

4

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Gone Rogue

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Can race freely and has done a lot of his racing over shorter, often in headgear, but proved this trip is within range on his Windsor comeback in May; below that level twice since though.

13/2

6th

8

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Gone Rogue

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Now 8lb higher than when successful over C&D (good to soft) in October; not at his best at Newbury (1m, good) last time, but his previous narrow defeat on his Windsor reappearance (1m2f, good to firm) suggested this sort of mark was within reach; shortlisted.

9/1

Form: 01313 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won at Newbury (6f, good) in July on second start and landed Sandown nursery (7f, good) last month; another good run when third in Doncaster nursery (7f, soft) last time but he needs something extra in the first-time cheekpieces if he's to pose a serious threat today.
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1st

13

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Spanish Blaze

8st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Acts on soft and good to firm; similar type to Mission To Moon, being a consistent 3yo; close fourth to Telemark at Doncaster (7f) most recently; frame possibilities off the same mark.

7/1

4th

11

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

Spanish Blaze

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in June and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, most recently fifth back at Sandown (7f, good) where not helped by a slow start; might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Spanish Blaze

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Ran creditably on Eclipse day, taking his C&D record to 112, and has remained in form elsewhere since; successful in the nursery on this card 12 months ago and commands respect returned to Sandown.

4/1

10/1

Form: 2311 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed on first two starts (6f/7f, good to soft) before winning a maiden at Brighton (7f, good) and he followed up in a nursery at Ripon (1m, good); others have more substance to their form but he's made all with plenty in hand the last twice and could have more left in the tank; a possible.
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1st

2

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Musselburgh

Miguel

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

prominent

5/1

7th

13

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Miguel

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

towards rear

10/1

Non-runners

Innvincible Friend, American Glory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £634.40
Straight Forecast £676.57
Trifecta £3137.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grey Cuban

NEWMARKET:

African Spirit

Daily Mail:

The Coffee Pod

TOPSPEED:

Nellie Leylax

Daily Mirror:

Francesco Baracca

The Star:

Mr Monaco

Telegraph:

Miguel

POSTDATA:

Apiarist

D Express:

African Spirit

Daily Record:

The Coffee Pod

LAMBOURN:

Nellie Leylax

RP RATINGS:

Grey Cuban

The Times:

Grey Cuban

The Guardian:

Grey Cuban

The Sun:

Grey Cuban