August 09 / 18.00 Newmarket (July)

18.00

Good

Maritime Cargo Services Road Haulage Hustle EBF Newcomers Maiden Stakes (Have Never Run) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4380.9
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Maritime Cargo Services Road Haulage Hustle EBF Newcomers Maiden Stakes (Have Never Run) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£72,000 yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Bleuet (Italian 1m) and Vermelho (French/Czech/Slovakian 7f-1m1f); dam 6f-8.5f winner (RPR 95), out of 7f-9.4f winning half-sister to French 1m Listed winner Miss Chryss; stable has some useful 2yos in its ranks.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Righthere Rightnow

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

3yo who is 0-6 since impressive win on debut at Newmarket (7f, good) last August but he ran well when fifth of 25 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) three weeks ago and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; closely related to 6f 2yo/7f winner Al Shabab Storm (including Listed; RPR 108); dam 8.6f AW 2yo winner (72), half-sister to 6f/7f winners Zoukster and Durdle Door; likely contender.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(5)

19th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Summer

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

midfield, smooth headway from over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong

6/4

2nd

10

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket

Spirit Of Summer

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Disappointing on second start but two efforts either side have been promising, making running when third to a useful prospect at Leicester (7f, soft) on latest; sets the standard on form and unlikely to be far away.

4/1

3rd

10

(12)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Leicester

Spirit Of Summer

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Couldn't hold a candle to the winner at Newmarket (7f, good; 11-1) one month ago but beat the other ten; produced a lesser show at York (7f, good to firm) two weeks later but that was in the valuable Convivial Maiden and this is a lot less competitive; has Group 2 Royal Lodge entry.

4/1

3rd
10 (3)
Skibo

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to 6f/7f Group 1 winner Kinross, out of 1m 2yo/1m2f Listed winner Ceilidh House; nice pedigree and the yard won a division of this 12 months ago; immediate application of a hood sets some alarm bells ringing.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Skibo

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Shaped well when placed in a pair of 1m2f Salisbury handicaps last summer; off eight months but this low-mileage son of New Approach should have more to offer in 2026, especially over 1m4f; interesting.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Skibo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Didn't look that well treated for his handicap debut over C&D 19 days ago (went off 9-2) and was no match for the winner in a six-runner race; down only 1lb.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 7.5f-1m2f winner (including German Group 3, dual 1m Group 1 second; RPR 112), out of unraced half-sister to Prix Du Jockey Club winner Anaaba Blue; trainer's 2yos have a terrific record on this course and he won this race in 2021 and 2022.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Sandown

Watching Stars

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Godolphin runner who is 0-3 since handicapping but posted a good effort (neck second over 1m2f) at Newmarket most recently and that form is working out nicely; possibilities despite going up 4lb.

5/2

2nd

2

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Watching Stars

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, headed and no extra towards finish

7/2

2nd

2

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Watching Stars

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Improved with each of his first three 2yo runs, getting off the mark at Thirsk in September (7f, good to soft); looked to find 1m an inadequate test here on his reappearance 17 days ago (first run since a gelding operation) and can do better over today's longer trip.

7/2

5th
2 (11)
Hunky Dory

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns yearling; fourth foal; closely related to Group-placed 1m AW 2yo/1m1f turf winner My Kurkum (RPR 93), half-brother to 6f AW 2yo winner Boondoggle (75); dam French 9.5f/1m2f winner (94); trainer having a fine season with his 2yos; already gelded.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Both wins have been on AW over 6f, latest at Wolverhampton last month on his second start for this stable; flopped when favourite on his return to turf at Bath (5.5f, good) a week later and may be worth another chance back on AW.

7/2

8th

1

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Hunky Dory

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Won at Southwell for Mick Appleby in December and he made it 2-4 in cheekpieces with a dominant display at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last week; record of 0-7 on turf but he ran well in big-field handicap at York last summer and he's a major player if he can transfer his progress back to this sphere; respected under a penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Took well to first-time cheekpieces when opening his account in December Southwell handicap; spoiled the follow-up attempt by racing too freely and subsequently left Mick Appleby for 30,000gns; had excuses when fair fifth on stable debut at Chelmsford (also 6f; Supreme King third, Lazzar behind) a fortnight ago and might emerge best of that trio this time.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam Listed-placed 1m4f winner (RPR 106), half-sister to 1m6f Group 3 winner Raise You; in a top yard and interesting to see what the market makes of him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now.

3/1

2nd

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15.

14/1

10th

9

(2)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Sir William

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Underwhelming fifth of six on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW), but he was wide early and may have needed the run; progressive on turf last season for William Haggas and he could tap back into that promise and play a leading role today.

13/2

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,000gns yearling; first foal out of a 5f/6f 2yo winner (RPR 93) and half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f winner Bug Boy; has been gelded and the yard's newcomers are usually best watched.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:40 Epsom

Jiffs Army

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Brings good stats as he's 2-3 since wearing cheekpieces and gained those wins over C&D (good/good to firm) to take his Epsom record to 2311; respected in the retained headgear.

2/1

4

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:28 Epsom

Jiffs Army

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring over C&D (cheekpieces added) last month but he finished ninth of 12 in his follow-up bid at Brighton; now drops back in grade but he's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached.

13/2

9th

11

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Brighton

Jiffs Army

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

Sole run here wasn't his best at two but that was on soft; resurgent the last twice, a close third (good) followed by a stylish win (also Epsom, 8.5f; good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces; seems to love that track which bodes well for Brighton; back up 5lb which looks perfectly fair.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to 6f winners Bondi Bay (RPR 92) and Roman Emperor (AW; 85); dam 6f 2yo winner (88), half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Beshaayir and useful winners Kaeso (6f-7.5f) and Brionya (7f-1m3f); has been gelded.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(10)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Roman Centurion

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: John Ryan

Consistent form (1m, good to firm) this season, winning a maiden then creditable fourth in a couple handicaps; gives impression this return to 7f is worth exploring; not ruled out.

9/2

4th

5

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Roman Centurion

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Kept to 1m this season; won a Yarmouth maiden and then ran creditably in a Newbury handicap without looking ahead of his mark; may improve again but needs to.

10/1

4

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Roman Centurion

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Ryan

Both starts this season over 1m, winning Yarmouth maiden then running creditably in Newbury handicap; gives the impression this drop back to 7f won't be an issue; remains unexposed.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns 2yo; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Eldrickjones (Group-placed 6f-1m; RPR 100) and Molly Poddle (1m-9.4f; 100); dam 1m winner (67); would need to see some confidence behind him.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Telecommunication

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Needs to put a poor performance at Chelmsford (1m5f, AW) last time behind him, but his record here this year (1m2f/11.5f) reads 131, both wins coming on good to firm ground; respected back at this venue, but easing ground could be a negative.

10/1

5

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Telecommunication

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Got back on the up when landing 11.5f handicap at Yarmouth last month and just as good when second on AW at Southwell (1m4f) 16 days ago; up in trip; another to consider.

9/2

2nd

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Telecommunication

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Got back on the up when landing 11.5f handicap at Yarmouth 18 days ago; up 3lb but he remains unexposed at around this trip; player.

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
78,000gns yearling; first foal; dam last of 17 only start, half-sister to winners Mukhadram (Eclipse), Woodland Aria (useful 7f turf/9.4f AW) and Entihaa (1m4f-2m); stable's 2yos not yet off the mark for the season, albeit from only a handful of starters.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Rogue Impact

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Highly tried after winning Lingfield maiden (AW) in April last year and he bounced back from a swing at the Derby when going close at Thirsk (also 1m4f, good) in July; that form would make him a handicap snip but it's been a real struggle since and blinkers are now reached for; only considered if the market warms to him.

8/1

7th

3

(4)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Impact

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Landed a C&D maiden just over a year ago, but his form since then has been patchy; down another 3lb, but more needed if he is to resume winning ways.

14/1

5th

4

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Impact

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole victory came over C&D but he has failed to beat a rival on his last two runs, gelded before coming in last of 9 at Kempton (1m4f) on his return three weeks ago; hard to warm to.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; fourth foal; closely related to 6f 2yo winner Pop World (RPR 74); dam tough 5f winner (80), half-sister to Graded stakes-placed 7f-1m1f winner Patentar; as with all of these newcomers, the market can guide as to expectations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

13

(18)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Flying Fortress

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ground-versatile sort won a Ballinrobe maiden (9.5f, good) and a Listowel handicap (8.5f, heavy) last season off 1lb lower; modest effort on seasonal return at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld) but sharper for that and can't be discounted with yard in form.

14/1

5th

3

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Flying Fortress

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won C&D maiden on this card last year on debut for the Cromwell yard and later added Listowel win on heavy; goes well fresh so has to be respected given his record here.

7/2

7

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Flying Fortress

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gavin Cromwell

3yo has won twice this season, including on latest at Listowel (8.5f, heavy) off 4lb lower (Quatre Bras 0.75l behind); ground conditions fine and should go well again if proving as effective on this track.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; unraced dam out of unraced sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Centennial, half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Siren's Song; the market could be informative with the owners doubly represented.
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2nd

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Leadenhall Street

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning over C&D in June; struggled in a hot race at Newmarket the following month but only fifth at Newcastle last time and others may have his measure in this field.

10/1

8

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leadenhall Street

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning at Southwell on his handicap debut in February (6f); form then levelled off until he ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap at Kempton in June (well backed); stiff task at Newmarket six weeks ago and the return to AW is in his favour.

14/1

Non-runners

Law Of Design

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Payout
Exacta £190.00
Straight Forecast £124.73
Trifecta £987.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Watching Stars

POSTDATA:

Law Of Design

The Star:

Skibo

Daily Mail:

Sir William

D Express:

Righthere Rightnow

The Times:

Watching Stars

The Guardian:

Watching Stars

Daily Mirror:

Watching Stars

The Sun:

Watching Stars

Daily Record:

Watching Stars

Telegraph:

Law Of Design