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Keith Walker Never Change Your Mind EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (Qual) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4266
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Keith Walker Never Change Your Mind EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (Qual) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000euros yearling; Soldier Hollow half-sister to German 1m2f winner Siluto; dam 1m-10.5f winner (including Group 3; RPR 108) out of once-raced half-sister to German Listed winner/German 1,000 Guineas second; appealing middle-distance pedigree; stable also represented by Dowally.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

13:00 Epsom

Sirona

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: David Menuisier

Versatile tactically; took her form to a new level in 2024, which included a Listed win at Newmarket (1m, heavy) in September and some solid runs in Group races to start the season; close fourth from the front at Goodwood on reappearance five weeks ago and has each-way claims.

5/1

1

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Sirona

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Took her form to a new level last season, which included a Listed win at Newmarket in September and a second in a Group 3 in France the following month (both at 1m on heavy); has to concede weight all round on her return but she has the best form in this line-up and is fairly versatile ground-wise; big player.

11/4

4th

1

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Sirona

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Took her form to a new level last season, which included a Listed win at Newmarket in September and a second in a Group 3 in France the following month (both at 1m on heavy); has to concede weight all round on her return but she has the best form in this line-up and is fairly versatile ground-wise; big player.

11/4

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2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pleasing debut when close third of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW; 5-1) five weeks ago, making most of the running; open to improvement and high on the list.
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5th

8

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

It was a narrow verdict over 8.6f here four weeks ago and he went up only 3lb; with that run under his belt and being a triple C&D winner, he should feature again if able to overcome a wider than ideal draw.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three times over 9.4f here last year and ended that year with a keeping-on second over that trip; returns from two-month break on fairly tough mark, though, and this drop back to 8.6f is not ideal.

6/1

5

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three C&D wins this year, the latest from off the pace in amateur riders' race three weeks ago; 4b higher tonight, though, and this contest may not pan as favourably for him.

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit when fifth of 11 on his debut over C&D (good to firm; 28-1) this month, best work late on; type to improve in the longer term but he could still be involved in the shake-up.
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9th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

9th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

9th

6

(7)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on final two runs last season but he won here (5f, good to soft) last July and is also effective over 6f and on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo can be involved if returning to form on his reappearance.

10/1

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; by Australia; dam French Listed-placed 1m 2yo winner (RPR 98), out of maiden half-sister to Listed winners Welcome Millenium (6f 2yo), Ximb (7f 2yo), Kambura (1m 2yo) and Verba (1m); represents a top stable and has to be respected.
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7th

7

(1)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Windsor

Bush Rose

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Phil McEntee

Much better for tackling this sort of ground for the first time when springing a surprise at Yarmouth last Monday; experienced Alex Jary's 5lb claim goes some way towards clawing back the penalty.

5/1

1st

7

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

14:55 Yarmouth

Bush Rose

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Phil McEntee

A fair 1m4f maiden for Roger Varian but she's yet to show that form for her current yard, coming in last of 11 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) 23 days ago; needs to get back on track.

50/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000gns foal; half-brother to winners Beauden Barrett (6f AW; 79), Deadly Accurate (7f/8.5f; 79) and Burauq (5.7f-6f; 63); dam unplaced 8.6f-1m2f (60) out of 1m4f winner; others look likelier on paper.
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12th

15

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Knights Spear

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

3yo is 0-10 and has shown only very modest form.

50/1

3rd

8

(3)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

16:58 Ripon

Knights Spear

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Unplaced in all nine starts; blinkered on last three, with best effort this term on first occasion (fourth over 1m6f on good to firm) but beaten out of sight in the mud next time and soundly beaten on latest; risky.

20/1

7th

12

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Knights Spear

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Unplaced in all eight starts; shaped with some promise at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) last month and he had an excuse in the mud at Nottingham last week but he was beaten out of sight in that race and others are more convincing; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

33/1

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field at long odds in AW novices; will be of more interest when handicapping.
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5th

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Robusto

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often makes the running but came from towards rear under Harry Vigors to win a six-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on latest outing; that broke a long losing run but he's usually competitive and has won over C&D; player.

11/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robusto

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run up to 18 and has to put a poor recent effort at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) behind him, but he often makes the running and could enjoy the run of the race if again ridden positively; visor removed after one use.

9/2

14th

3

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Robusto

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often a front-runner; record over C&D reads 1313, but this his first visit here since June 2024; losing run is up to 17 and he is drawn wide; visor the headgear of choice this time.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns yearling, 48,000gns 2yo; by Kodiac; dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Danehill Kodiac out of 7f winner; in-form yard having fine season with its 2yos from relatively few runners; worth a market check.
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5th

4

(6)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:35 Nottingham

Rogue Fox

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Weak 5-1 shot at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October but ran well for a long way before finishing a 2l fourth of 11; that was promising and he looks interesting upped in trip on his return; has been gelded; blinkers on.

5/2

4th

9

(10)

13th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Fox

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader from over 3f out, slightly hampered when every chance under 2f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong

4/1

4

(10)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:54 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Fox

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Bought for 48,000gns in April; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Danehill Kodiac; stable has excellent 2yo strike-rate this season, so this newcomer is worth keeping an eye on.

14/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Estidhkaar; dam unplaced 5f-1m (RPR 23), half-sister to French 10.5f winner Maelia; already gelded; stable not known for success with 2yos.
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9th

6

(8)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kurts Cat

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

always towards rear

50/1

5th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Kurts Cat

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, ridden 3f out, lost position and weakened over 1f out

66/1

5

(6)

28th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Kurts Cat

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

By Estidhkaar; dam unplaced 5f-1m (RPR 23), half-sister to French 10.5f winner Maelia; already gelded; stable not known for success with 2yos.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Almost made the perfect start when beaten a neck in 11-runner Kempton novice (1m, AW; 17-2) 12 days ago, leading briefly over 1f out and rallying; that sets the standard on form and she looks sure to go well.
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14th

5

(13)

9th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Dowally

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

led, shaken up when headed 2f out, soon lost ground quickly, dropped to rear inside final furlong

10/1

7th

5

(8)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

15:10 Ascot

Dowally

9st 2lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

led, ridden and headed under 3f out, weakened quickly under 2f out, soon beaten, tailed off, eased (vet reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)

11/4

8

(7)

28th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Dowally

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

Almost made the perfect start when beaten a neck in 11-runner Kempton novice (1m, AW; 17-2) 12 days ago, leading briefly over 1f out and rallying; that sets the standard on form and she looks sure to go well.

9/4

Non-runners

Rogue Fox, Kurt's Cat, Dowally

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Payout
Exacta £10.90
Straight Forecast £9.64
Trifecta £33.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

Dowally

SPOTLIGHT:

Serious Look

POSTDATA:

Dowally

The Times:

Dowally

Daily Mail:

Dowally

Daily Mirror:

Dowally

The Sun:

Dowally

The Star:

Dowally

NEWMARKET:

Serious Look

Telegraph:

Serious Look

Daily Express:

Serious Look

Daily Record:

Serious Look