July 29 / 17.23 Southwell (AW)

17.23

Standard To Slow

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

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 246428

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has claims on her best form including a close call at Chepstow (7f, good) last month but she's a seven-race maiden with a patchy profile and was disappointing at Ffos Las last time; this drop back to 6f should be fine but others are more persuasive.
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3rd

5

(2)

14th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Evolicatt

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Won a 6f maiden and two 7f claimers as a 2yo, and has made the frame in several AW handicaps this year (7f-8.6f); not at best on latest outing eight days ago and unraced on turf slower than good to soft but still needs to be taken very seriously in this grade.

4/1

5th

7

(3)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Evolicatt

9st 5lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

prominent, raced in second from over 4f out

10/1

4th

2

(8)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evolicatt

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Triple 6f-7f winner and reliable sort who ran well on first run over 1m last time at Southwell; extra yardage here to cover but she should give a good account.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 27 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well backed into 4-1 and she went very close at Bath (5.7f, firm) on her debut last month; that form puts her in the picture here but she was disappointing when favourite at Newbury (6f, good) last time and comes with risks attached after that.
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13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 03

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held at big prices in both his starts, most recently when a 12l third at Haydock (7f, good) six weeks ago; refused to enter the stalls at Beverley early this month and he has a lot to find now switched to AW; can only be watched.
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2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Most likeable front runner who bagged a second win of 2026 in 1m2f Ripon handicap in May; unable to lead from a poor draw when 11th at York (1m2f) 15 days ago and remains very much one to consider.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Better than ever when he won five times last year and he's carried on that good work this term, scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) in April and again over that C&D (good) a fortnight ago; that's arguably his favourite track but he's got form here too and can't be dismissed in current mood.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
37,000euros foal, £33,000 yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to minor winners out of 7.5f-1m GB/US winning half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Rag Top; represents in-form yard and market should guide on debut.
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15th

15

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Imperial Dream

8st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Most recent of three wins came here nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); has never run over this trip; hard to make a case for him.

25/1

13th

6

(12)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Imperial Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Last win came nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); Curragh comeback run leaves him with a lot to find although is down to a career-low mark.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 43

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac colt who is out of an unraced half-sister to 1m Group 1 2yo winner Mus-If; made a promising start with his fourth of 18 at Thirsk in May and he built on that when third at Chester (both at 6f on good) two weeks ago; open to more progress on this switch to AW and he's a key player.
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6th

9

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Brother Sebastian

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tim Easterby

2yo promise but he's been struggling badly in handicaps this year; dropped 19lb as a consequence but the fitting of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt today; one of three runners for the yard.

25/1

13th

4

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Brother Sebastian

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

This is more suitable than the Class 2 handicap he contested on Tuesday but he's still not easily recommended on 2023 evidence.

14/1

9th

13

(13)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:50 Nottingham

Brother Sebastian

8st 2lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start and stumbled start, took keen hold, always behind

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made some encouraging late headway when sixth of 15 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; 50-1) on recent debut but he needs a good jolt of progress here and his pedigree suggests he could be a longer-term prospect.
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4th

4

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Cancan In The Rain

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Won two from five last season and made an encouraging reappearance/stable debut when fourth of nine at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; stepping back down to 7f looks a positive move and the booking of promising claimer Jake Dickson is a plus; high on the list.

13/2

4th

4

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Cancan In The Rain

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gihan Arnolda

In fine form for Denis Quinn last summer, winning Class 5 handicaps at Southwell and Newmarket in August and running well when fourth of 17 at Ascot 258 days ago; he will need to be cherry ripe to defy this mark back from his absence though.

12/1

5

(17)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Ascot

Cancan In The Rain

11st 5lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Denis Quinn

Record of 211 since wearing visor, the wins at Southwell (7f, AW) and Newmarket (1m, good to firm); back on career-high mark and back up in class but may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started slowly from a wide draw but he kept on well when a promising 3l fifth of nine at Chester (6f, good) on his debut two weeks ago; wasn't far behind Brother Sebastian in that race and he should be more streetwise this time; dangerous.
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0

10

(8)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:50 Hamilton

Gottaifan

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Philip Kirby

Ten-race maiden who hasn't improved for a big step up in trip on his last two starts; opposable.

20/1

6th

8

(9)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Thirsk

Gottaifan

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Philip Kirby

0-8 for Tom Dascombe and well beaten when upped to 1m4f for his new connections at Catterick last month; 16lb lower than on last August's handicap debut but none too persuasive.

20/1

6th

4

(4)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:05 Catterick

Gottaifan

8st 12lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold, held up in rear

16/1

Form: 65635

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Her RPRs were progressive in her first three runs including a creditable effort in the Hilary Needler at Beverley but she's taken backward steps in last two starts; now returns to sprinting but has something to prove with blinkers added on her AW debut.
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8th

10

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Breath Catcher

8st 7lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Brian Ellison

pressed leader

40/1

12th

11

(14)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Breath Catcher

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

in rear throughout

20/1

6th

10

(5)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Breath Catcher

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

12-race maiden; has dropped to a good mark after some poor efforts this term; well beaten only previous AW run; plenty to prove.

25/1

7/2

Form: 323

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went very close at Salisbury (6f, good) on her second start and was twice denied a clear run when rallying at Brighton (6f, good to firm) last time; just about sets the standard on those efforts and she still has potential for top yard; respected on AW debut.
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7th

7

(2)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:30 Brighton

Zabbie

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

reared in stalls before start, held up in rear, switched to near side over 2f out, no impression from 2f out

6/1

5th

6

(1)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Zabbie

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

prominent

11/1

4th

5

(4)

15th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Zabbie

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Came clear on soft ground at Lingfield (7f) but was only fifth back there a month ago on good to firm that she has won on in the past; not that most consistent and Alec Voikhansky has been claiming off her.

8/1

10th
4 (3)
Unitarian

12/1

Form: 65 BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a useful juvenile winner but he didn't live up to market expectations in two 5f runs at Hamilton (good) in May; still early days and has been gelded but he needs transformation upped in trip on his return; visor added.
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6th

3

(5)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Unitarian

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, pressed leader, ridden over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

6th

10

(5)

17th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

13:48 Catterick

Unitarian

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

led, headed but close up over 4f out, shaken up and lost second 3f out, pushed along and ridden 2f out, no extra from over 1f out

10/1

11th
13 (10)
Mintana

40/1

Form: 55

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form when a well-held fifth at Chepstow (5f, good) and Bath (5.7f, firm) in her two runs last month; makes no appeal.
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6th

7

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

C&D winner; landed a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield in February and she ran her best race since when third over 7f here five weeks ago; more appealing than many in a weak race.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Landed 7f classified event at Lingfield in February and not disgraced in handicaps since, sixth of ten there (6f) last time; merits serious consideration back in classified company here.

3/1

6th

5

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mintana

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Just held on to win 7f classified here in February but found things a bit tougher in her two subsequent handicaps (7f/6f); usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted; others look stronger.

9/1

25/1

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked inexperienced when third of seven at Catterick (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago but she was beaten 6l and recorded an RPR of 47; this step up in trip should suit but she needs to leave that initial form well behind.
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12th

14

(9)

29th Jul 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Souly

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

midfield, dropped to rear over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

25/1

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 and she was never involved before finishing a remote last of ten at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) on her debut last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

9

(2)

5th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:30 Brighton

Mehlody Maker

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened gradually and lost two places from over 1f out (jockey said filly ran green)

16/1

5th

5

(8)

13th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mehlody Maker

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

steadied start, held up in rear, some headway when not clear run hampered and switched right over 1f out, disputing fourth and well held inside final furlong, made no impression (jockey said filly was denied a clear run turning into the home straight)

66/1

33/1

Form: 95

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a very useful 1m1f winner, but he's not shown much on Polytrack (7f) and turf (6f) in his two runs so far; remains best watched for now.
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9th

12

(7)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Bargain

8st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and brief headway on inner over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

6

(1)

25th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Ffos Las

Bargain

8st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jamie Osborne

swerved left start, prominent, pushed along early, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £96.70
Straight Forecast £80.10
Trifecta £2692.80

Selections

RP Ratings:

Zabbie

SPOTLIGHT:

Brother Sebastian

Daily Mail:

Imperial Dream

POSTDATA:

Evolicatt

The Star:

Unitarian

Daily Express:

Brother Sebastian

Daily Record:

Brother Sebastian

The Times:

Zabbie

Telegraph:

Zabbie

The Guardian:

Zabbie

Daily Mirror:

Zabbie