October 30 / 13.05 Nottingham

13.05

Soft

EBF Stallions Golden Horn Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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EBF Stallions Golden Horn Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; New Bay close relation to 1m2f winner Lyric (RPR 87), half-brother to winners Pretending (1m3f AW, 85; 2m4f hurdle) and Queen Charlotte (8.6f; 81); dam 1m4f winner (78) out of French Listed-placed 9.5f-1m4f winner; from a leading yard and the market should give big clues.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

11th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:37 Newbury

Falconer

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Came from off the pace to beat an odds-on shot by half a length, pair clear, at Nottingham (1m, soft) in sole 2yo start; bred to be suited by middle distances; one of the main contenders.

3/1

1

(7)

11th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:37 Newbury

Falconer

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

led, broke down and headed 2f out, soon pulled up quickly

3/1

1st

3

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

13:05 Nottingham

Falconer

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Fourth foal; New Bay close relation to 1m2f winner Lyric (RPR 87), half-brother to winners Pretending (1m3f AW, 85; 2m4f hurdle) and Queen Charlotte (8.6f; 81); dam 1m4f winner (78) out of French Listed-placed 9.5f-1m4f winner; from a leading yard and the market should give big clues.

10/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling; ninth foal; Lope De Vega half-brother to eight winners including Snazzy Jazzy (6f/7f including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 113), Ross Castle (French 5.5f-6.5f including Group 3; 105), Admiral Rous (7f/1m; 103) and Ten Year Ticket (7f-1m1f; 100); late foal but one to note from powerful yard that's had lots of success with 2yos this term.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

El Matador

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Low-mileage 4yo, who has form figures of 223 this season and that latest third was a bold bid in a Ripon handicap (1m2f, good) last month; still has scope for further progress and he's respected on this drop back in trip.

3/1

3rd

4

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

El Matador

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Low-mileage 4yo who has been a good second at Lingfield (7f, AW) and Redcar (1m, good) this spring; hasn't necessarily shaped as if crying out for this trip but he's likely to be bang there again if his stamina holds.

5/2

2nd

3

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

El Matador

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

This low-mileage 4yo found the line coming a few strides too soon when odds-on favourite for his 7f Lingfield (AW) reappearance ten days ago; that points to this return to 1m suiting one who is back out a couple of days before a 3lb rise for Lingfield takes effect; his turf wins last year came on good to firm and good; should go well.

2/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; New Bay half-brother to four winners, notably his stable's very useful 6f/7f handicapper Fresh; 20-1, kept on from towards rear when about 11l fourth of eight in C&D novice (heavy) three weeks ago; should improve and form is the best in the field, but not setting a high standard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Love Beach

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Haydock maiden winner on last year's return and he again made a successful reappearance when impressively taking ten-runner Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good) in April; bit below that form when beaten 8l at Goodwood (City Of Delight second, Urban Glimpse behind) off this mark six weeks ago, however.

12/1

3rd

7

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Love Beach

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive son of New Bay who returned with an impressive victory in 1m2f Nottingham handicap last month; hiked up 8lb but showed a good turn of foot there so big shout.

100/30

1st

2

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Love Beach

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Won a maiden at Haydock (1m, good) last May but he's not really gone on from that in handicaps since; ended last season with two respectable thirds at this track (8.3f/1m2f) but he needs to find something extra after 161 days off.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
475,000gns yearling by Frankel; eighth foal; brother to 1m-1m4f winner Zagato (including Bahrain Listed; RPR 106), closely related to bumper winner Mr Zippi, half-brother to four winners including Prince Eiji (7f/1m including 2yo/dirt/Group 3; 110); dam 1m1f-10.5f winner (including Group 1; 118); lots to take heed of there and he's from a top yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Opportunity

9st 7lb

J: James McDonald

T: William Haggas

Off 11 months after tailing off in a Group 2 at this meeting last year; shaped promisingly on handicap debut over C&D on return and firmly in charge through the final 2f at Carlisle (1m3f, again good to firm) three weeks later; trying to avoid trouble in running from stall 1 looks a headache today but zero shock if the 8lb rise underestimates him.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Opportunity

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 4yo; good fourth in Listed race at Goodwood last spring; gelded and off 11 months, shaped promisingly when third of 14 on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago, doing his best work late on; nudged up 1lb but still looks seriously unexposed; strong claims.

6/4

3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Opportunity

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Edged out St Leger runner-up Rahiebb in Haydock novice (11.6f, good) last spring; badly hampered when well-held fourth to Amiloc in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f) next time and not too hard to forgive a heavy defeat behind that same rival in the King Edward VII over C&D at the Royal meeting (good to firm); off since (gelded); a very interesting handicap newcomer, particularly if the betting speaks in his favour.

11/2

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros yearling; 25-1, slowly away and always behind in novice at Ayr (1m, good) three weeks ago, beaten 20l; hard to fancy just yet.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Ridgemaster

9st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Returned to form when third at Ripon (6f, good) last month and again ran well when second at Ayr (7f, soft) last Saturday; his sole win came here and he could be involved.

13/2

2nd

5

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:28 Ayr

Ridgemaster

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Sprung a 66-1 surprise (beat No Nay Nevermind) in a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December; three poor runs followed but he returned to form when third at Ripon (6f, good) last month; chance back up in distance.

15/2

3rd

10

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Ridgemaster

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December but three heavy defeats have followed, including dropped to 6f back on turf last time.

33/1

6th
9 (7)
Zolder

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By New Bay; first foal; dam 5.7f/6f winner (RPR 86), closely related to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Maxi Boy, is granddaughter of 1m 2yo Group 3 winner; gelded; stable also runs Love Beach, who might be the first string.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Zolder

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Denis Quinn

Placed three times over 7f-1m on Kempton's Polytrack; a repeat of his better efforts in handicaps would give him another chance of being involved but he has to prove he can see out this trip.

7/1

3rd

10

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Zolder

8st 13lb

J: J F Egan

T: Denis Quinn

Six-race maiden whose form since handicapping features a couple of third-place finishes over 7f at Kempton; worth another go at 1m; possibilities off same mark.

9/2

6

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Zolder

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Denis Quinn

Never landed a blow at Windsor (1m) on Monday; showed improvement with close third over C&D (AW/handicap debut) the time before and that form puts him in the picture off same mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 56

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 and 25-1 when showing modest form in novice races at Haydock (1m, good to soft) and Salisbury (1m, heavy); looks one for later.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

Blue Tempus

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Flat maiden who has shown consistent form in juvenile hurdles, without progressing; may take a step forward in this handicap, getting plenty of weight all round from his elders; interesting.

10/1

3rd

3

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 3

16:35 Market Rasen

Blue Tempus

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Fair Flat racer who finished second on first two hurding starts; no match for easy winner at Stratford (2m, good to firm) last time, though, and has a bit to find with Lord here.

5/1

2

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:52 Stratford

Blue Tempus

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Fair on the Flat (albeit a maiden) and travelled strongly for a long way when clear second on recent hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good), where a slow jump at the last flight may have cost him the race; respected.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Massaat; second foal; dam 6f AW 2yo winner (RPR 77), half-sister to winners three fairly useful winners, out of 1m-winning half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Cornelius; late foal; gelded; on debut, others are much more likely.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(5)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Roman Bar

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

Beaten long way in 1m maiden at Nottingham, having been totally friendless in the betting; readily opposed.

100/1

11th

9

(5)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Roman Bar

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

Beaten long way in 1m maiden at Nottingham, having been totally friendless in the betting; readily opposed.

100/1

8th

7

(5)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

13:05 Nottingham

Roman Bar

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

By Massaat; second foal; dam 6f AW 2yo winner (RPR 77), half-sister to winners three fairly useful winners, out of 1m-winning half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Cornelius; late foal; gelded; on debut, others are much more likely.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
44,000euros foal, 55,000euros yearling; eighth foal; Saxon Warrior half-brother to winners True To Herself (7f-8.5f; RPR 93), Absolute Queen (1m2f-1m4f; 79), Astral Beat (5f AW; 79) and Secret Command (5f inc 2yo; 70); dam maiden sister to US 1m stakes winner; gelded; yard not known for 2yos.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(13)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Wish Out Loud

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

150-1 when tailed off at Nottingham (1m, soft) seven weeks ago; no appeal.

100/1

13th

10

(13)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Wish Out Loud

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

150-1 when tailed off at Nottingham (1m, soft) seven weeks ago; no appeal.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.30
Straight Forecast £21.74
Trifecta £64.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

El Matador

The Times:

Opportunity

The Guardian:

Love Beach

POSTDATA:

El Matador

Telegraph:

El Matador

Daily Mail:

El Matador

Daily Mirror:

El Matador

The Sun:

El Matador

The Star:

El Matador

D Express:

Opportunity

Daily Record:

Opportunity