August 13 / 18.00 Hamilton

18.00

Soft

EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4806
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 43

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pretty encouraging fourth on debut at Chester (6f, good to soft) last month and third of 14 at Southwell (6f, AW) subsequently; his form is up there with the best in this line-up and he's one to consider.
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3rd

2

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Top Juggler

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Set a course record when justifying favouritism by a neck at Chester (5.5f, good) on penultimate start; didn't see it out, in a race which has yielded various winners, at Hamilton (6f) three weeks ago; sits close to career-high mark.

8/1

7th

9

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Top Juggler

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won a C&D maiden in 2024; ran well here on his first two starts this year and won a handicap by a neck at Chester (5.5f, good) last month; form figures at this track read 14232 and he makes the shortlist.

7/1

1st

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Top Juggler

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Prominent racer who has run two good races at Hamilton (6f, good and 5f, good to soft) this season; unraced on faster than good but a key player if underfoot conditions are suitable.

9/2

13/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£21,000 yearling; first foal; dam runner-up 1m 2yo (RPR 76), half-sister to useful 5f/6f (including 2yo) winner Whenthedealinsdone, out of 6f/7f Group 3 winner; the standard set by those to have raced isn't overly strong, and no surprise if this Lightning Spear colt runs well on debut.
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8th

4

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

13-race maiden but he has finished runner-up three times; mostly disappointing this year but it was a respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft; Idyllic was second) last time; this extra furlong doesn't look sure to suit, however.

7/1

4th

9

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

12-race maiden who has basically been disappointing this season (four runs; 6f-1m); moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£35,000 yearling; third foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 88) out of useful, well-bred 6f winner; this Dandy Man filly takes on males on debut but yard is having a good season with 2yos and the standard isn't particularly high.
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3rd

2

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:05 Chester

Connies Way

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Hugo Palmer

raced in second, lost second over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

18th

17

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Connies Way

8st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Beaten 3l when third of 11 on debut at Hamilton (6f, soft) last week and she's well down the pack on ratings; however, she was well backed, moved nicely for much of the race and shaped as though she would improve for the experience; stable is enjoying a fine year with 2yos; not ruled out each-way.

66/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
21,000gns foal, 4,500gns yearling, 10,000euros 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Moonstone Boy (5f AW; RPR 88; for this yard), Gemini Star (5f; 85) and Jenson Benson (7f-1m2f AW; 76); dam 5f/6f winner (89); this Profitable newcomer may be one for further down the line.
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4th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tabago Moon

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Iain Jardine

Showed some ability in two of his three starts on turf, as when fourth of seven at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last month (around 2l behind Cugini); two of his siblings won on the AW and so did his dam, so not dismissed on nursery debut.

12/1

5

(2)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:25 Hamilton

Tabago Moon

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Colt by Profitable; bought for 10,000 euros in July; modest efforts at big prices, latterly when ninth in a 6f Carlisle novice (soft; beaten 10l); likely improver but more one for handicaps.

20/1

9th

9

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:48 Carlisle

Tabago Moon

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Bought for 10,000euros in July; 6.5l fourth of 11 in a Hamilton maiden on debut (6f, soft; 33-1); likely improver.

16/1

Form: U

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to six winners but he was 40-1 for last month's debut at Haydock (7f, good), where he stumbled and unseated his rider over 6f out; may be best watched.
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10th

6

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Itsneverjustone

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Loughnane

Won at last year's Galway festival but didn't come close to staging a repeat when returned there last time, his second successive below-par effort; his peak form has been achieved around 7f so has stamina and wellbeing to prove.

9/1

14th

2

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Itsneverjustone

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: David Loughnane

Only one pound higher than when winning at last year's festival; had the same high draw then, so should not be ruled out; has to bounce back from a below-par Salisbury run; previous fourth placings at Doncaster and Thirsk were respectable; had the same high draw last year.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Itsneverjustone

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Gained back-to-back wins, including on soft ground, last summer; couple of respectable fourth-place finishes this season, latest at Thirsk (7f, good); possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,000gns foal, £36,000 yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Bake (7f/1m; RPR 89) and Doddie's Impact (5f 2yo; 72); dam unraced half-sister to three winners; every chance this Tasleet filly will have a future but she may improve for today's debut outing.
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11th

10

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Pocket Rocket

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Fionn McSharry

in touch with leaders

20/1

11th

10

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Pocket Rocket

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Fionn McSharry

in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

7

(6)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Miss Pocket Rocket

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive RPRs at maiden/novice level on turf but could turn things around now handicapping on AW; the betting may offer further guidance.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for first three when fourth of five at 66-1 on recent debut at Ayr (5.5f, good), but there was some promise in that performance and there's a firm suspicion this race will take less winning; not ruled out.
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1st

3

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:24 Musselburgh

Sure And Stedfast

9st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In the frame three times at Hamilton this year, beaten under 1l when third of five in tactical race on latest occasion four weeks ago (1m5f, good); can go well again here but others look better handicapped.

10/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

A dual winner (at up to 1m2f) last season; recorded a very good second over C&D in June and didn't enjoy a smooth run when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m4f) two weeks ago; remains one to be interested in.

11/2

5th

1

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Sure And Stedfast

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Two-time turf winner (1m1f/1m2f) who arrives in good nick after two solid placed efforts at Hamilton (1m3f/1m5f); hasn't shone in two starts here but otherwise he's more solid than most.

4/1

Form: 04

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to eight winners who left debut run (6f, AW) well behind when fair fourth of ten at 80-1 at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; could continue to progress and he's a possible player.
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12th

4

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:40 Thirsk

Spanish Blessings

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

reluctant to load, slightly awkward start, raced in last, detached and struggling after 1f

25/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:00 Hamilton

Spanish Blessings

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Half-brother to eight winners who left debut run (6f, AW) well behind when fair fourth of ten at 80-1 at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; could continue to progress and he's a possible player.

9/1

4th

5

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Pontefract

Spanish Blessings

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

100-1 on his Newcastle debut (6f, AW) last month and he finished a tailed-off last of 12.

66/1

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25/1

Form: 97

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
With a top northern trainer and his second run was better than his first, but he was still soundly beaten at Southwell (6f, AW) on that occasion and needs another big step forward today.
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6th

6

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jonny Garlic

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Close second on his stable and handicap debut at Lingfield (1m) last month and again ran well when third here (8.6f) nine days ago; should have a part to play if stamina isn't an issue over this longer trip.

11/4

6th

6

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jonny Garlic

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Close second on his stable and handicap debut at Lingfield (1m) last month and again ran well when third here (8.6f) nine days ago; should have a part to play if stamina isn't an issue over this longer trip.

11/4

Form: 48

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth on debut at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in May; disappointing at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in June but gelded since and has first-time headgear; leading claims if recapturing initial promise.
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7th

8

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Endeavour

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

0-20 now but had ground/trip excuses for his three below-par runs in September/October and returned from break with fairly respectable fourth of six in Lingfield classified on Wednesday; not out of this if that recent outing has brought him on.

10/1

4th

6

(1)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Endeavour

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Grace Harris

19-race maiden; out of sorts when last seen, albeit there were mitigating circumstances on his last three outings; others look safer.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
28-1 for last month's debut at York (7f, good to firm) and weakened into a well-beaten 13th of 18, having made the running; this drop in trip may help but others have far more obvious claims.
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10

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Groundhog

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Placed in three of his five handicaps, including a close call at Ripon (1m, good) in June, but he took a strong hold when disappointing there last Monday; needs to step up again after that and he will need to settle at this new trip.

12/1

5

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Groundhog

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seven-race maiden but runner-up on his last two starts, including a close call behind Perfidia over C&D (good) last time; took a while to warm up on that occasion but he finished well and a 2lb rise looks fair enough; respected.

4/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £21.10
Trifecta £94.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rogue Endeavour

Telegraph:

Top Juggler

SPOTLIGHT:

Connie's Way

The Times:

Groundhog

The Sun:

Top Juggler

The Star:

Top Juggler

D Express:

Connie's Way

Daily Record:

Connie's Way

POSTDATA:

Rogue Endeavour

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Endeavour

The Guardian:

Rogue Endeavour

Daily Mail:

Rogue Endeavour

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Endeavour