July 30 / 13.05 Goodwood

13.05

Good To Firm

British European Breeders Fund EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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British European Breeders Fund EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 49

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill colt who cost 440,000gns as a yearling and holds an entry in the 2023 Derby; made an encouraging debut in above-average maiden at Newbury (6f, good) and that form has been well advertised since; lesser effort in the Chesham subsequently but should do better still; major player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

The Foxes

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

11/8

1st

7

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

The Foxes

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

11/8

8

(10)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

The Foxes

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Dante at 3; wasn't far off his best when third in 1m3f Southwell conditions race in February (AW debut) but comfortably held in Group races on turf since, albeit he might have needed his latest run at Newmarket after six months off.

15/2

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Evs

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt who cost 260,000gns as a yearling and holds entries in the Champagne Stakes and 2023 Derby; very promising fourth of 14 at Newbury (7f, good) two weeks ago, staying on nicely under hands and heels to fare best of the newcomers; should progress well; respected.
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1st

8

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Classic

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Third in last year's Spring Cup over C&D and fourth in this race; next three starts were good as well and he was better than ever for reappearance second of 24 in the Spring Cup four weeks ago; up just 1lb, a leading player.

6/1

2nd

15

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Classic

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Chased home Ebt's Guard and Urban Lion in this race last year and he's better off at the weights with both; ran a cracker when dropped to 7f for valuable event at Ascot last summer; hasn't been seen for eight months but he'll be dangerous if cherry ripe.

12/1

23

(12)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Classic

8st 10lb

J: Reserve

T: Richard Hannon

Reserve; made all at Sandown (1m, good to firm) in July and close second of 21 to subsequent Stewards' Cup winner Two Tribes here (7f, good) next time; soundly beaten at Newbury (7f, good to firm) two months ago and needs to bounce back but he's better than that and is not discounted.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt who cost 100,000gns as a yearling and holds a Champagne Stakes entry; kept on well for close third in bunch finish at Salisbury (7f, good to firm; started favourite) last month; the form looks a tad muddling but he's open to improvement; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner is rated 70 in that sphere; beaten 21l on hurdling debut at Down Royal recently; can do better.

14/1

10th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two runners for yard; five Flat wins when trained in UK; regressive for this yard, though running well at times; could go well on hurdles debut if jumping holds up.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; Oasis Dream half-brother to 1m/1m1f winner Muritz, out of unraced sister to 6f Group 3 winner Girouette; one of four newcomers in the field; market instructive.
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2nd

5

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Newmarket

Bussento

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finally off the mark in a weak maiden at Bath last month and it wasn't his first good effort in handicap company when a close third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago; was ridden more patiently than usual on that occasion; thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

11

(13)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Bussento

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Goes well with positive tactics and got off the mark after a gelding operation by making all in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to soft; handles good to firm) last month; could be unexposed as a sprinter (campaigned at 7f/1m earlier in career) and he needs serious consideration back in a handicap.

7/1

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:10 Bath

Bussento

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

made all, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, jumped finish line, comfortably

1/4

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000gns yearling, £65,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by El Kabeir and the first foal of a well-related GB/US 5.7f-1m winner (including 2yo); stable is 6-31 with 2yos this term; check the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(2)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Runaholic

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

ducked right start and bumped rival start, midfield, ridden 2f out, went second 1f out, kept on well inside final 110yds, always held

9/4

2

(4)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Haydock

Runaholic

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

8

(6)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:02 Beverley

Runaholic

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: George Scott

Consistent form in three starts over 7f on good/faster, finishing fifth at Glorious Goodwood then head second twice at Thirsk; strongly threatening to win a race of this nature and holds solid claims.

11/4

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed clear signs of ability at Newbury (6f, good to firm) two Saturdays ago, finishing fifth of ten; however, Classic recorded a much higher RPR at same venue a day earlier; needs to improve sharply.
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3rd

5

(8)

17th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

13:48 Catterick

Hunkpapa

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Meehan

close up on outer, shaken up and went second 3f out, led and going best 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on until headed by winner final 110yds, lost second towards finish

9/2

2nd

6

(2)

12th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Hunkpapa

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, led narrowly, increased tempo over 3f out, shaken up and went clear from 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, soon reduced lead, no extra inside final furlong, headed towards finish

16/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Hunkpapa

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Brian Meehan

towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out

11/1

Form: 8

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the running then eventually dropped away to finish last of eight at Haydock (7f, soft) on debut; may do better but yard appears to have a stronger chance with Loyal Touch.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(8)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Trojan Legend

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in three starts on turf last summer and, after having been gelded, has fared little better in two AW handicaps since returning in January (sent off favourite on the first occasion); presumably thought capable of better, but makes limited appeal for now.

7/1

8th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Trojan Legend

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Didn't beat many home in three turf runs last summer; gelded afterwards and he returned to action at Kempton last month when sent off favourite for a 1m handicap, only to drop away tamely in the closing stages; dropped 3lb for his troubles and now fitted with blinkers; clearly thought capable of better.

4/1

9th

3

(1)

19th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Trojan Legend

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Well-related Ulysses colt who was comfortably held in his three qualifying runs over 6f/7f last summer but no surprise were he to prove a different proposition now handicapping after a break (has been gelded).

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£16,000 yearling; Kodiac half-brother to winners Notre Belle Bete (1m-8.6f AW) and Benevolent (5.7f 2yo); up-and-coming trainer has good strike-rate with 2yos; check the market signals.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Playupskyblues

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

The winner of two of his seven starts, more recently a 1m Class 5 handicap at Kempton last month off 3lb lower; respectable third on turf last time; needs further progress to win.

12/1

3rd

7

(6)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:13 Salisbury

Playupskyblues

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has won on good to soft; quite well backed when landing his first handicap over 1m at Kempton having been handy throughout; appeared to have a bit in hand and only 3lb higher for this.

11/4

1st

4

(7)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Playupskyblues

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Turf novice winner last October; quiet return but fared better when sixth of 16 in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Newbury (1m, good) 24 days ago and the winner has gone in again since; down another 1lb and worth a second look.

12/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Aclaim and the first foal of unraced dam who cost $600,000 at 2yo breeze-ups; from a good family and his trainer is 1-1 in the 2yo department this season (impressive 12-1 winner); interesting.
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7th

6

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Leicester

Scorch

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

in rear

10/1

9th

7

(8)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:05 Goodwood

Scorch

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

slowly away, in rear, pushed along on outer over 2f out, weakening when edged right over 1f out

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.10
Straight Forecast £9.13
Trifecta £28.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic

Daily Record:

Loyal Touch

RP Ratings:

Classic

TOPSPEED:

Classic

POSTDATA:

Classic

The Times:

Classic

Telegraph:

Classic

The Guardian:

Classic

Daily Mail:

Classic

Daily Express:

Classic

Daily Mirror:

Classic

The Sun:

Classic

The Star:

Classic