September 27 / 16.10 Newmarket

16.10

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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai British EBF “Confined” Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (2 Runs Or Less)

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai British EBF “Confined” Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (2 Runs Or Less)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a Group 2 scorer for his connections; looks a winner waiting to happen, having finished second in two maidens, latest at Ascot (7f, soft; nearly made all); Futurity entry; respected.
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5

(8)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Seaplane

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Half-brother to the stable's dual 1m6f Group 2 winner Sumo Sam; like him, he's shown he goes well on soft ground, in his case when easily making all in a Newmarket maiden (7f) before his front-running fourth of eight when tongue tied in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m); had wind surgery early last month; should stay well but may need a lot of rain.

8/1

5

(8)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Seaplane

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Half-brother to the stable's dual 1m6f Group 2 winner Sumo Sam; like him, he's shown he goes well on soft ground, in his case when easily making all in a Newmarket maiden (7f) before his front-running fourth of eight when tongue tied in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m); had wind surgery early last month; should stay well but may need a lot of rain.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Doncaster

Seaplane

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Runner-up on first two starts (6f/7f, good to soft/soft) then easily made all in Newmarket maiden (7f, soft) last month; takes a leap in grade but this half-brother to the stable's two-time 1m6f Group 2 winner Sumo Sam is open to further improvement now up in trip; tongue-tie goes on; not discounted.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 42

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred colt, by Dubawi out of a useful performer for his connections; posted a solid-looking effort at Leicester (7f, soft) this month and could well take another step forward; big player.
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18

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Archivist

8st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Got off the mark at the sixth attempt in Leicester maiden (1m, good to firm) last month and followed up on handicap debut here (1m, good) a fortnight ago; there are mixed messages from his pedigree regarding the step up in trip and he could do with settling better than last time, but this progressive 3yo was strong at the finish and could take a 5lb penalty in his stride for a top trainer who has won this three times since 2011.

9/4

1st

9

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Archivist

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising 2yo for the now-retired Sir Michael Stoute last season; didn't enjoy a clear run when second in Nottingham novice (1m, good) on his stable and seasonal debut, and easily won Leicester maiden (1m, good to firm) next time; with a top Newmarket trainer and has potential off his opening mark.

5/6

18

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Archivist

8st 13lb

J: Reserve

T: William Haggas

Runner-up four times in a row (met trouble in running on return) before his stylish win in a Leicester maiden (1m, good to firm) 18 days ago, albeit at 2-5; needs better on this handicap debut but there's major hope for 1m2f.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt; promising fourth in Ascot maiden (7f, soft) where he finished just under 2l behind Seaplane; with improvement plausible, he's set for an interesting rematch with that rival.
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2nd

3

(11)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Frankini

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong

2/1

3rd

5

(6)

27th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Frankini

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, raced in second, no chance with winner from over 1f out, soon lost second and weakened

13/2

4th

6

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Ascot

Frankini

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

400,000gns yearling by Frankel; second foal; dam 5.5f (Group 3) and 6f (2yo) winner (RPR 111), closely related to 6.5f Group 1 winner Polydream; late foal; hooded for debut but needs a market check.

10/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars half-brother to 6f (2yo) and 7f (Group 3) winner Pretty Crystal, out of 6f/7f winner (including 2yo/Group 3); yard won this race with a newcomer (SP 33-1) in 2018; not ruled out.
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18th

11

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sea Force

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft) last September on final 3yo start and returned to form when third to Mirsky in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago in reapplied cheekpieces (retained), which he may well have won granted a clear run; lightly raced and in top hands; firmly in calculations.

3/1

3rd

5

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Sea Force

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Won a Nottingham maiden (1m, good) and a Yarmouth handicap (1m1f, soft) last year; respectable sixth (Mirsky third) of 12 in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap on reappearance three weeks ago; wandered around a little under pressure there and now refitted with the cheekpieces he wore once last season; could resume his progression and much respected from a handy inside stall.

7/2

6th

2

(7)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Sea Force

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a Nottingham maiden (1m, good) and a Yarmouth handicap (1m1f, soft) last year; now 6lb higher and returns from seven months off, but he was only beaten a neck on last season's reappearance and there may well be even more to come from him this year; respected.

5/2

5th
2 (12)
Azoozi

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise at Haydock (7f, good to soft) where he eventually faded into a midfield position; however, the bare form is below the required standard in this race.
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8

(11)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Lingfield

Azoozi

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Yet to be placed in ten starts at 7f-1m2f on a variety of surfaces, including in headgear the last twice; handicapper is trying to help but he'd only be of interest if getting market attention.

10/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

21:00 Leicester

Azoozi

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Soundly beaten in first-time cheekpieces on AW this month (1m2f) and has now been unplaced all nine starts; drops back in trip with blinkers tried here; considered only if lively in the betting.

14/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Azoozi

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Has not finished closer than fifth in his eight starts and he's been beaten 7l or more in last four handicaps (7f-1m2f); mark continues to fall and headgear is now added but he needs a transformation back on AW.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000euros foal, 25,000gns yearling; Invincible Spirit half-brother to 6f/7f AW winner Okami, out of 1m2f winner; already gelded; some of the other newcomers are more appealing.
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8th

1

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Lingfield

Spirit Of Albion

10st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

0-8 for Amanda Perrett but he has been placed on three occasions, including when going close at Kempton (7f, AW) in November 2024 on his third start; below his best when last seen 293 days ago and now makes his stable debut having been purchased for 9,000gns; watch the betting.

5/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns yearling; Earthlight half-brother to three winners, notably Lady Hayes (Group-placed 7f/1m 2yo); dam 1m4f-14.5f winner (including Listed); yard is only 1-25 with 2yos this term.
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4th

3

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Towerlands

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Improved once returned to AW and bagged a hat-trick across October and December (1m); on the scoresheet again upped to 9.5f at Wolverhampton (career-best form) in February; form took a slight dip on last two starts, while his earlier turf form isn't comparable so interesting to see how he fares back on grass.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Towerlands

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Record in AW handicaps reads 11124135; pulled his chance away at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last month, but may settle better in this bigger field; one for the shortlist.

5/1

5th

2

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Towerlands

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Maiden prior to producing form figures of 1112413 since racing in AW handicaps, the most recent success over C&D; ran creditably in higher grade at Lingfield (1m4f) last time; solid claims off unaltered mark.

11/4

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst piece of form, having been soundly beaten in 1m AW event at Kempton; one for handicaps later on.
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6th

3

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Le Pelerin

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Knight

Three third-placed finishes on quick turf (1m) and AW (9.5f) last term but finished the year tamely and wind surgery didn't improve matters in two starts last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Le Pelerin

9st 7lb

J: Curtis Wilson-Ruddock

T: William Knight

Maiden (0-11); twice placed on AW, including when third to Serious Look at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 10-1) last October; less effective since - eased 5lb in the weights - but could draw benefit from his Yarmouth comeback run (first outing since wind surgery).

16/1

11th

3

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Le Pelerin

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Ten-race maiden who ended 2025 with two heavy defeats; subsequent wind operation could help but he returns in a competitive race for the grade.

14/1

Non-runners

Dragonflame, Eupator, Music Of Time, Oceans Five, Secret Theory

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Payout
Exacta £7.90
Straight Forecast £7.41
Trifecta £16.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Seaplane

SPOTLIGHT:

Archivist

The Sun:

Secret Theory

D Express:

Oceans Five

The Times:

Frankini

The Star:

Dragonflame

NEWMARKET:

Archivist

Telegraph:

Archivist

TOPSPEED:

Seaplane

POSTDATA:

Seaplane

The Guardian:

Seaplane

Daily Mail:

Seaplane

Daily Mirror:

Seaplane

Daily Record:

Seaplane