May 16 / 16.15 York

16.15

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 11011- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Flopped in Nunthorpe over C&D last August but excelled otherwise last season, with front-running wins over 5f (various ground) at Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and Doncaster before scoring at the Breeders' Cup; will be very tough to beat under 5lb penalty if anywhere near his best on reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(14)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Big Evs

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Tough-hearted sprinter; more than a match for most 5f sprinters, whatever the place or ground, although speed is his weapon and he found less than Asfoora in the King Charles III at Ascot in June before gaining his revenge at Goodwood, where Asfoora ran under a penalty; slight query about whether this is absolutely his track, having run poorly in this last year and been just workmanlike against lesser rivals on return; otherwise hard to fault.

9/2

1st

9

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Big Evs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Versatile ground-wise; very productive and speedy colt whose 2yo campaign culminated in Breeders' Cup win; defied top weight in Listed grade on reappearance, then creditable third in the Royal Ascot event won by Asfoora; this return to a sharper 5f looks ideal, indeed he made all in the Molecomb at this meeting 12 months ago; respected.

11/4

3rd

12

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Ascot

Big Evs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Mostly leads; handles all ground; had one off day as a 2yo, against the older sprinters at York, but otherwise carried all before him over 5f after his debut, his rivals not detaining him for long in the Windsor Castle here and he won two Group races before hanging on for a Grade 1 success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint; did all that was asked against inferior rivals on York comeback but now needs to prove his mettle back against all ages.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 411-29

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
All five starts on AW; impressive in 6f maiden/novice events last November, then went close off lofty mark on handicap debut at Newcastle on New Year's Day; disappointing at Newcastle in March and this is a tough race in which to try to bounce back on turf debut, but he should have the speed for 5f and is not written off in first-time cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Sommelier

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner is 0-5 on turf for current trainer this year, not beaten too far on penultimate; handicapper giving him every chance and new headgear combination tried.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Sommelier

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; dangerously well-handicapped on best form for Marco Botti; signs of revival last two starts; ran better than the bare result on latest when drawn on the wrong side at Naas; eased another 3lb and the drop back to 5f is a plus; go well.

12/1

8th

2

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Sommelier

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Both wins on AW; turf form includes a listed second at York (5f, good) when 1.5l behind Big Evs; both starts for current yard on soft ground; showed a bit more last time and the return to better ground here is a big plus; drops in grade and handicapper giving him a chance; interesting.

12/1

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16/1

Form: 3122-6 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Trained in US last season, when a 5f Listed runner-up in blinkers; represents last year's winning yard and was a fair sixth in a handicap at Sandown on last month's stable debut, when wearing no headgear; however, he needs to take a sizeable step forward here in a first-time visor.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(6)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

18:15 Pontefract

Dark Vintage

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Creditable sixth of 28 in the 5f 3yo Palace Of Holyrood House Handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm); not at the same level the next twice but he's not written off, now 3lb lower than at the Royal meeting.

9/1

4th

3

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:40 Hamilton

Dark Vintage

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

No improvement for a sixth furlong and/or slower ground at Newmarket last month; had been threatening something bigger before that though and he's interesting with a stiff 5f likely to suit.

5/1

10th

3

(16)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Dark Vintage

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Raced exclusively at 5f, on firm ground in the US and on good or faster since joining Richard Fahey; has strongly suggested that a sixth furlong would be beneficial, keeping on stoutly at Royal Ascot three weeks ago, and this mark probably not beyond him; slower ground is an unknown factor but his smart half-brother Kerdos acts on it and his dam recorded her only win on soft; interesting.

10/1

4/1

Form: 11365- D

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Trained by Karl Burke last season and finished behind Big Evs in August/September; however, he receives 5lb from that rival on today's stable debut (remains in same ownership) and could be a serious player if tapping back into the abundant promise of his commanding Listed win at Sandown last July.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(7)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Kylian

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Useful for previous yards; 0-4 this term for new stable but penultimate effort shows that he retains plenty of ability and today's assignment looks a touch easier than his latest one.

7/1

13th

3

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Kylian

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Cowell

6f German Listed win for Archie Watson last June and looked as good as ever when 1l third of 13 to Strike Red in recent Leicester handicap (good to firm), when back up to 6f on his third run for this yard; may not be far away.

16/1

3rd

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Kylian

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Cowell

Listed winner (5f/6f) for his previous yards and he's run respectably in two 5f handicaps for his new trainer this spring; needs to find some extra spark but he's edging down the weights and this step back up in trip looks a good move.

14/1

14/1

Form: 1854- CD

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress last season and has something to find with most of these; however, he made all on debut over C&D at this meeting last year and first time up may be the time to catch him; no surprise to see bold bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(16)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mon Na Slieve

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner but was close up behind Vantheman at Hamilton and this flatter track could suit better; respected.

12/1

5th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner who's given a third try in a tongue-tie following a below-par effort back on turf last time (made much of the running from the rail draw at Musselburgh); on a competitive mark if he's on a going day though.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Mon Na Slieve

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent last year but won twice (5f, good), including over C&D, and he returned to form with a near-miss at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; major player if he's once more on a going day.

7/1

9/1

Form: 1363-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Denied clear run when sixth in Salisbury Group 3 (6f, good to firm) last September and came from the back for third in Newmarket Group 3 (5f, soft) in October; trapped wide when down the field at Bath on reappearance; should be finishing to good effect off a strong pace today; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(7)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Unbreak My Heart

9st 0lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Sole win in 5f novice (firm) as 2yo; has run well in Group and Listed company since, notably when a close fourth at Sandown (5f, good to soft) in June, but she beat only one home on handicap debut at Goodwood last time out; yard also runs Katey Kontent.

20/1

15th

1

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Unbreak My Heart

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

Sole win in 5f Bath novice (firm) as 2yo; campaigned in Listed and Group races since, doing well when a close fourth, after meeting trouble, in a 5f Listed race at Sandown (good to soft); down the field in Group 3 there since but that was a strong race for the grade; intriguing in her first handicap for yard that won this in 2022.

14/1

7th

10

(5)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Unbreak My Heart

8st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Showed she's trained on when fourth of seven in fillies' Listed race over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago but that still leaves her with a good deal to find in this higher grade.

25/1

20/1

Form: 311-8 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (5f, AW) last December on second start and followed up in good style in Wolverhampton novice (5f, AW); wears a first-time tongue-tie and he retains potential, but he finished down the field on last month's handicap/turf debut at Sandown and is hard to fancy on the back of that.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

18

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Sports Coach

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Hasn't built on his success at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; not disgraced when sixth over C&D nine days ago but he'll need more if he's to return to winning ways.

12/1

6th

22

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sports Coach

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Won off this mark in small field at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; ran pretty well on next two starts but down the field at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) latest and others are preferred in a hotter race than he's used to.

33/1

8th

8

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Sports Coach

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A wind op last spring had a positive effect; back to winning ways with a ready Southwell win in March; both runs since have been respectable but others in the field look better handicapped.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.40
Straight Forecast £8.72
Trifecta £46.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Evs

POSTDATA:

Kylian

The Times:

Mon Na Slieve

The Guardian:

Unbreak My Heart

NEWMARKET:

Sommelier

RP RATINGS:

Big Evs

TOPSPEED:

Big Evs

Daily Mail:

Big Evs

D Express:

Big Evs

Daily Mirror:

Big Evs

The Sun:

Big Evs

The Star:

Big Evs

Daily Record:

Big Evs

Telegraph:

Kylian