May 17 / 16.00 Newbury

16.00

Good To Soft

Coolmore Stud St Mark’s Basilica EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Coolmore Stud St Mark’s Basilica EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; brother to French 1m1f 2yo winner Sylphid (RPR 102); 5-1, made most and rallied when third of 11 in photo-finish to novice at Salisbury (1m, soft) last October; this King Edward VII entry looks sure to improve, including for going up to 1m2f+.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Hosaamm

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Refused to race at Musselburgh in February when last seen so comes with a risk attached; however, prior to that he won a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) and has potential off this opening mark in view of his useful Flat form (effective on soft in that code).

11/2

2nd

2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Hosaamm

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Refused to race at Musselburgh in February when last seen so comes with a risk attached; however, prior to that he won a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) and has potential off this opening mark in view of his useful Flat form (effective on soft in that code).

11/2

3

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:42 Musselburgh

Hosaamm

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Narrowly justified favouritism at Wetherby (second hurdles attempt) last time, adding to his Flat win; stiffer task upped in grade but may be capable of further improvement.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 84-

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise on soft at Newmarket last October and improved when fourth of 12 with promising late gains in novice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December; looks sure to improve again, which is needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

French Duke

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Won in a hood (kept since) over 1m4f at Glorious Goodwood last July; never-nearer eighth when racing a bit freely at Royal Ascot on 2025 reappearance and although he settled better when trying 1m6f back at Goodwood three weeks ago, his progress from the back 3f out proved very short-lived; returns to 1m4f and, having been among the market leaders for both those races this term, there's a feeling of unfinished business with this lightly raced 4yo.

9/2

10th

8

(13)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

French Duke

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Settled better in a hood (kept since) when winning over 1m4f at this meeting last year; good second at Ascot (1m4f, soft) in September and denied a prep run before his never-nearer eighth of 18 when racing a bit freely at Royal Ascot (1m4f; still second favourite) six weeks ago; new trip looks interesting (if he settles) and so does last year's peak form.

4/1

8th

12

(15)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

French Duke

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Plenty went wrong when sixth in C&D handicap for 3yos at Royal Ascot 2024; held up again for two big 1m4f handicaps afterwards as 3yo when settling better in a hood and duly raising his game for a win at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) and second here (soft); gelded since; "a little hiccup" denied him the prep race for this which his trainer wanted but this lightly raced 4yo has been relentlessly progressive so far.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 34- BF

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third at Goodwood (1m1f, soft) in October and badly hampered when favourite at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in November, doing well in the circumstances to take fourth of 12 just behind Raheen Rode; late foal who is bred to stay further but she could still be a leading contender today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(2)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Games People Play

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Badly hampered here one year ago in her only AW race; eighth attempt, and her first in this third type of headgear, when off the mark from the front in a novice at Nottingham (1m6f, soft) two weeks ago; there was limited improvement in that performance and she needs a great deal more today.

14/1

11th

7

(2)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Games People Play

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Badly hampered here one year ago in her only AW race; eighth attempt, and her first in this third type of headgear, when off the mark from the front in a novice at Nottingham (1m6f, soft) two weeks ago; there was limited improvement in that performance and she needs a great deal more today.

14/1

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Nottingham

Games People Play

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Well established as a fair maiden, good second at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) in second-time cheekpieces on penultimate start; a lesser show in blinkers one month ago sees her in a visor today; probably placed at best even if straight back to form.

4/1

10/1

Form: 535- BF

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well related and showed fair form in October on first two starts (1m, soft/AW) before a lesser show on heavy ground at Saint-Cloud (1m2f); not dismissed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Promethean

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Quite useful on the Flat at his best; always behind on first two hurdling starts and didn't achieve huge amount when well-held third in slowly run Southwell maiden (2m, good) last month but is still worth a glance in the betting before this handicap hurdle debut; tongue-tie refitted.

20/1

3rd

4

1st Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Promethean

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Sam England

A fair 1m4f Flat scorer for David Menuisier but yet to fire for his current yard, including in two hurdles; can't make a case for.

33/1

8th

8

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Carlisle

Promethean

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

A fair 1m4f Flat scorer for David Menuisier but yet to fire for his current yard, including on his hurdling debut at Southwell (2m) last month; not easy to make a case for.

50/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Lope De Vega; first foal of a 13.3f AW winner (RPR 80) who is closely related to the 1m2f Group 2 winner Midas Touch (Irish Derby and St Leger second) and half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f Group 1 winner Coronet; has lots on paper that demands respect.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Tactician

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

in rear on outer, in touch with leaders after 8f

6/4

6th

8

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Tactician

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won maiden at Goodwood in June, went close at Ascot (again 1m6f) next time and got up in the final strides for another Ascot handicap (2m) on latest outing, all on good; up another 5lb and drops back in trip, which may not suit, but he is firmly on an upward curve; trainer won two recent Melroses.

7/1

1st

9

(6)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

14:25 Ascot

Tactician

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Made his debut in May and improved for a clearcut maiden win when upped in trip at Goodwood in June; hot favourite for handicap debut here (again 1m6f on good) 13 days ago and launched a strong challenge from well off the pace but was held off by a head; up 3lb but he's an appealing candidate for 2m and further improvement.

6/5

Form: 3-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Golden Horn and the first foal of an unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Behkabad; second favourite for maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in November, slowly away and held up last until 3f out before running on into third of 11, just in front of the hampered Games People Play; others have better form but he could leave his well behind.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Windsor

Raheen Rode

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, led, headed 2f out, kept on and went clear with winner final furlong

9/4

6th

8

(11)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newbury

Raheen Rode

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

By Golden Horn and the first foal of an unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Behkabad; second favourite for maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in November, slowly away and held up last until 3f out before running on into third of 11, just in front of the hampered Games People Play; others have better form but he could leave his well behind.

8/1

6th

8

(11)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newbury

Raheen Rode

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

raced wide early, midfield, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling; by Siyouni; first foal of 1m2f-1m6f winner (including Group 2; RPR 109) who is half-sister to smart 1m-1m4f winner Windshear out of 1m2f Listed winner; one of two Hannon newcomers.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

St Pancras

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Two wins apiece on Flat and under this code, notably in 4yo Listed hurdle; subsequently ran well in substandard Adonis then had a straightforward task at Stratford; this assignment demands best form yet.

12/1

6th

5

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

St Pancras

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Two wins apiece on Flat and under this code, notably in 4yo Listed hurdle; subsequently ran well in substandard Adonis then had a straightforward task at Stratford; this assignment demands best form yet.

12/1

1st

6

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:55 Stratford

St Pancras

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Dual Flat winner who has raised his profile over hurdles, winning the Scottish Triumph at Musselburgh (good to soft) before finishing runner-up in the Grade 2 Adonis at Kempton; he probably faced mission impossible that day in conceding 5lb to a really smart prospect; hard to beat.

Evs

8th
12 (8)
Sijjaal

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Sea The Stars; second foal; dam Group-placed 7f AW winner (RPR 96), half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Awtaad, smart 1m2f-1m4f winner Al Zaraqaan and 1m Listed winner Mehnah out of Listed-placed 7f winner; from same stable as fellow newcomer St Pancras, so the market can give clues.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(3)

16th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 2

16:30 Salisbury

Sijjaal

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Group-placed half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Awtaad; 25-1, made low-key debut when eighth of 11 at Newbury (1m2f, good) last month; not the most obvious answer.

25/1

8th

12

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newbury

Sijjaal

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

By Sea The Stars; second foal; dam Group-placed 7f AW winner (RPR 96), half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Awtaad, smart 1m2f-1m4f winner Al Zaraqaan and 1m Listed winner Mehnah out of Listed-placed 7f winner; from same stable as fellow newcomer St Pancras, so the market can give clues.

16/1

8th

12

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newbury

Sijjaal

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
175,000euros 2yo by Sea The Stars; has King Edward VII entry; second favourite for novice at Yarmouth (11.4f, good) 13 days ago and had place chance when badly hampered over 1f out; looks capable of fair form at the least.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Alnayef

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-16, he has shown bits of form when placed but his latest effort when eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (1m6f) three weeks ago following a break was discouraging; his mark continues to fall but hard to recommend for win purposes.

6/1

4th

3

(7)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Alnayef

9st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

13-race maiden but there have been some near misses, notably a short-head defeat at Hamilton last month (1m5f, good to soft); soft ground and the trip (2m) possible excuses for two lesser efforts but others are more appealing options.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Alnayef

9st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

13-race maiden but there have been some near misses, notably a short-head defeat at Hamilton last month (1m5f, good to soft); soft ground and the trip (2m) possible excuses for two lesser efforts but others are more appealing options.

12/1

10th
4 (10)
Endeavours

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000euros yearling, 27,000euros May 2yo; first foal; dam French 6f winner, sister to French 2yo winners Waahaat (1m) and Almona (6f/7f), out of 1m/1m1f winning half-sister to Diane winner Stacelita; probably one for later.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(10)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Endeavours

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

AW debutant who needs to improve plenty on his turf efforts (1m2f/1m); others preferred.

50/1

6th

4

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:50 Windsor

Endeavours

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Ward

27,000euros May 2yo; 100-1, no show in maiden at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; had wind surgery since and now has his tongue tied.

100/1

10th

4

(10)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newbury

Endeavours

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Tom Ward

dwelt start

50/1

100/1

Form: 79U

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut for Johnny Murtagh at Dundalk (1m, AW) in January showed some ability; big odds for new yard when well beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) and slipping on the turn at Epsom (1m, good; unseated) last month; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Card Shark

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

in touch with leaders

11/2

3rd

2

(12)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Card Shark

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Soundly beaten in two completions for this yard; can only watch on handicap debut back from 243 days off.

25/1

3rd

2

(12)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Card Shark

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Soundly beaten in two completions for this yard; can only watch on handicap debut back from 243 days off.

25/1

Non-runners

Clockmaker

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £7.97
Trifecta £42.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clockmaker

POSTDATA:

Games People Play

The Sun:

Hosaamm

Telegraph:

Raheen Rode

NEWMARKET:

Clockmaker

The Guardian:

Clockmaker

Daily Mail:

Clockmaker

D Express:

Clockmaker

Daily Mirror:

Clockmaker

Daily Record:

Clockmaker

The Times:

Games People Play

The Star:

Hosaamm