July 12 / 16.10 Newmarket (July)

16.10

Good To Soft

Weatherbys British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £10823.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Weatherbys British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman colt who cost 530,000euros as a foal; showed promise, amid greenness, in Doncaster contest (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; leading contender on that form.
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2nd

5

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Field Of Gold

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Very progressive until having plausible excuses in the Sussex Stakes (found to be lame) and QEII (draw to some extent) in last two appearances; impressive wins in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes make him the one to beat, provided he's back in similar form.

11/10

11

(14)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Field Of Gold

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Disappointing 1-3 favourite in messy running of the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood in July but was found to be lame; prior to that he achieved superstar status when easily winning the St James's Palace Stakes here (1m, good to firm; round course), having also impressed in the Irish 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) previously; he'll be extremely tough to beat if back to his best.

15/8

5

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Field Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ran creditably on soft ground in French contest once, raced on good/firmer otherwise; has followed a very similar path to his brilliant sire Kingman, who won this prize 11 years ago; looked a shade unlucky in the 2,000 Guineas, then gained compensation in the Irish equivalent and was again impressive in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot where he recorded an RPR that surpasses his dad's peak figure; outstanding 3yo and emerging star who sets a tall standard.

1/3

12/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000gns foal, by Starspangledbanner; dam Listed-placed 1m2f winner, from family of top-level winners Hillstar and Crystal Ocean; one to consider.
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5th

7

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Starzintheireyes

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

2-3 as 2yo, wins coming in a soft-ground novice at Leicester and with a strong-staying performance in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft); made a belated reappearance in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft; 11-2) one month ago and although Ancient Wisdom finished about 3l ahead, the way this 3yo kept on from off the pace gave encouragement; there's stamina and class on the dam's side.

6/1

7th

10

(9)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Starzintheireyes

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Absent since winning the Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft; Group 3) last October, taking form figures to 211; promising contender who could have plenty of further improvement in him, assuming all is well; interesting on belated reappearance.

8/1

1st

5

(7)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Starzintheireyes

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Came from off the pace to finish a clear second in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) in July; on the strength of that he was 4-9 for 11-runner novice at Leicester (7f, soft) two months later, having to work hard but looking better the further he went and scoring in clearcut style; clear potential in those performances, including for this longer trip.

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siyouni colt who cost 420,000euros as a yearling; weak second favourite, shaped as if the run was needed at Leopardstown (7f) eight weeks ago; likely to improve; enters calculations.
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11th

11

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Mount Kilimanjaro

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Winner of the Dee Stakes (Listed) but relegated to pacemaking duties for stablemate Delacroix in the Irish Champion Stakes most recently, eventually dropping away to finish last; seemingly set to adopt the same role, as is Devil's Advocate for Ombudsman.

150/1

8th

7

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Mount Kilimanjaro

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Dee Stakes winner; inconclusive run in the Great Voltigeur, supporting role here.

66/1

6th

5

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Mount Kilimanjaro

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: A P O’Brien

Progressive as 2yo and he resumed that improvement when winning the Listed Dee Stakes over Chester's extended 1m2f (on good ground) in May, passing five of his six rivals in the last 2f to get up in the nick of time; raced a bit freely that day and still looked open to improvement but he's not been seen since.

16/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett half-brother to six winners, notably Star Terms (7f-1m4f including 2yo/Listed); dam 5f/6f 2yo winner (including Group 2); attractively bred debutant.
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10th

4

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Our Terms

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Thrice-raced colt who folded tamely and ended up well held (behind Jouncy) in 7f Group 3 at York most recently; sole attempt at 6f resulted in Ascot win but this is a tougher assignment; needs to improve.

20/1

10th

4

(11)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Our Terms

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hannon

From a talented family and he built upon his debut fourth at Newmarket (7f, good) last month when making all to score by half a length in a maiden at Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; there's every chance he'll continue to improve but others have more substance to their claims.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000gns foal, 200,000gns yearling; brother to 1m2f/12.5f (Listed) Flat and smart 2m hurdle winner Sir Erec; yard also runs Starzintheireyes; check the betting.
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2nd

6

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sing Us A Song

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointed over 1m4f at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood last summer but returned from a gelding operation to win at Haydock (sole run at 1m6f, good to soft) in September; made a satisfactory reappearance at Epsom 15 days ago and is still lightly raced, so could have more to offer; good ground and softer would probably be better for him than good to firm.

4/1

3rd

1

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Sing Us A Song

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won heavy-ground Goodwood maiden at two and it was a convincing success on last year's reappearance/handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) one year ago; disappointed at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood subsequently but had been gelded when back on the scoresheet at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) in September; drops in trip for this comeback but not fully exposed.

11/4

1st

1

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Haydock

Sing Us A Song

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ralph Beckett

1-3 but all out in Goodwood maiden (heavy) this time last year; won in clearcut style on handicap debut at Sandown (also 1m2f, good; made most) on his reappearance in April; up to 1m4f but didn't shine in big festivals at Ascot and Goodwood subsequently; excuses both times, however, and there's plenty in his pedigree to suggest this trip will suit even better; definitely not one to give up on.

7/2

Form: 3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished third to smart prospect in C&D novice event (good to firm) three weeks ago, showing promise amid greenness (hung both ways); one of the main form players.
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8th

13

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Thunder Wonder

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh last April and June; failed to make a serious impact since, albeit fourth of 12 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago; non-runner at Redcar on Thursday.

25/1

4th

8

(8)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Thunder Wonder

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Efforts since last summer leave plenty to be desired, including last month's Wolverhampton reappearance (8.6f, AW; first start since being gelded); however, he is 2-2 here (1m/1m1f) and 7lb lower than when last successful; worth a second look; stable also runs Sir Paul Ramsey.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; by Sea The Stars and first foal of an unraced dam who is from a family that has served this stable well; interesting newcomer.
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6

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

18:55 Chester

White Crown Star

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won a Kempton novice on his return in March and he's been placed in four handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (7f, good) on his penultimate run; never dangerous when third on AW at Lingfield last time but that was behind an improver who made all and he's respected on this step back up in trip.

6/1

9

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

White Crown Star

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Bred for longer distances but he's a free-going sort who seems better at 7f than 1m; won a Kempton novice in March and he's been placed in three handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (good) last time; on unchanged mark and he should make another bold bid back on AW.

4/1

3rd

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

White Crown Star

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Bred for longer distances but he's a free-going sort who seems better at 7f than 1m; won a novice at Kempton in March and placed in two Newmarket handicaps since; should make another bold bid from the inside stall.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ghaiyyath colt; closely related to 7f 2yo winner Fairy Cross (including Group 3), half-brother to two winners; a family that his trainer knows well; respected newcomer.
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6

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket

Mothecombe

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Has been gelded since his debut when finishing eighth behind top-class miler Field Of Gold in a 7f maiden at last season's July festival; returns in a hood but it's interesting that his powerful connections have stuck by him; market informative.

4/1

8th

4

(4)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Mothecombe

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Ghaiyyath colt; closely related to 7f 2yo winner Fairy Cross (including Group 3), half-brother to two winners; a family that his trainer knows well; respected newcomer.

11/4

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of 12 in 7f maiden at Sandown; opposed.
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10th

9

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Charming Fellow

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joe Ponting

Won a Pontefract nursery for Peter Chapple-Hyam in October 2024 (1m, soft); in good form last autumn too but he has been sent off at big prices and finished down the field in three runs for his new stable this year; could prove a different proposition back on turf, especially if the going remains on the slow side, and cheekpieces return today; check betting.

33/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charming Fellow

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joe Ponting

In and out for Peter Chapple-Hyam and he's finished last of nine in two runs (9.4f/1m) for new yard this year; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-13 and has plenty to prove back at this trip.

33/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Charming Fellow

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joe Ponting

In and out for Peter Chapple-Hyam and he ran poorly on final start for that yard in October; changed hands for 3,500gns after that and he was tailed off on recent stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f); record is now 1-12 and he has plenty to prove; cheekpieces worn last twice are removed.

20/1

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000,000gns breeze-up 2yo; didn't live up to expectations in 7f maiden at Sandown; may do better but William Buick switches to stablemate Mothecombe.
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5th

9

(5)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

15:15 Nottingham

Royal Officer

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Didn't live up to expectations at Sandown (unplaced favourite) and Newmarket (well held) in June/July, but this looks a lesser race on return from break; the type who should do better, having cost 1,000,000gns at April breeze-up sale, and not written off.

11/4

10th

8

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Royal Officer

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

1,000,000gns breeze-up 2yo; didn't live up to expectations in 7f maiden at Sandown; may do better but William Buick switches to stablemate Mothecombe.

8/1

5th

10

(8)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sandown

Royal Officer

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

took keen hold, prominent, disputing third inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

5/4

33/1

Form: 54

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has something to find on his 6f efforts and needs improvement for this extra furlong; may be more interesting in nurseries shortly.
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8th

2

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Shamal Wind

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Daunting task on last two starts, at Newmarket then chased home home one on the third leg of a hat-trick at Thirsk (6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers, retained) on handicap debut; likely contender.

13/2

2nd

1

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Thirsk

Shamal Wind

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent

11/2

11th

9

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Shamal Wind

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Has something to find on his 6f efforts and needs improvement for this extra furlong; may be more interesting in nurseries shortly.

33/1

200/1

Form: 70

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a couple of 7f AW races at Kempton; best watched.
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12th

1

(8)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Badeco

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Well beaten in a couple of 7f AW races at Kempton; best watched.

200/1

13th

1

(9)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Badeco

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Out of an unraced close relative to 7f Group 3 winner Lily's Angel but was well beaten when 100-1 for debut over C&D four weeks ago.

100/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns foal, 28,000gns yearling; by Make Believe and the first foal of half-sister to 1m-2m winner (including 2yo/Listed) Dal Harraild; others preferred.
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1st

7

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Both wins for Ismail Mohammed came on the AW last autumn, including one over C&D; makes his stable debut after three months off having been picked up for 25,000gns in February; usual visor now missing; market useful.

10/1

5th

3

(12)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won over C&D and at Southwell (1m4f) in the autumn; only fourth of seven at Chelmsford (1m5f) last month but that trip is on the outer limits of his stamina and he still looks feasibly treated; dangerous back at 1m3f.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £54.70
Straight Forecast £45.83
Trifecta £284.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Field Of Gold

D Express:

Mount Kilimanjaro

NEWMARKET:

Mothecombe

The Star:

Royal Officer

Daily Record:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Daily Mail:

Mothecombe

Daily Mirror:

Mothecombe

RP RATINGS:

Field Of Gold

TOPSPEED:

Field Of Gold

POSTDATA:

Field Of Gold

The Times:

Field Of Gold

Telegraph:

Field Of Gold

The Guardian:

Field Of Gold