September 14 / 14.45 Yarmouth

14.45

Good To Soft

EBF Future Stayers Maiden Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7560
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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EBF Future Stayers Maiden Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-brother to the stable's Group 2 Champagne Stakes winner Bayside Boy and the smart 7f-1m2f winner Forest Ranger; dam 1m-9.5f winner, Listed class; market often a good guide with 2yos from this top yard.
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8th

6

(1)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Sandown

Lord Of Biscay

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Well held in Group 3 on heavy on final 2yo start; won a maiden and novice either side and his French Listed fourth (1m, good to soft) in early July was up with his best form; much better is needed but early days.

11/1

1st

3

(7)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:45 Nottingham

Lord Of Biscay

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Half-brother to the yard's 2022 QEII winner Bayside Boy; duly showed plenty of promise with his debut success at Yarmouth (7f, good) and perhaps found the heavy ground unsuitable in the Horris Hill when last seen; remains open to progress and commands respect back down in class.

4/6

6th

6

(6)

22nd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Lord Of Biscay

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Roger Varian

towards rear, pushed along and minor headway over 1f out, ridden and no extra final furlong

5/1

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sales price has increased three times, latterly fetching 300,000euros; dropped in from stall 1 at Newmarket (7f, soft; 6-1) and saw his race out nicely behind an experience and useful winner (odds-on); holds the Group 1 entry at Doncaster; could prove hard to beat.
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12th

1

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Obelix

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Lacks both consistency and recent match practice (absent for 200 days) but holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form; has gained both handicap wins off 2lb higher, including over C&D (good) last July.

25/1

4

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Obelix

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a 1m novice here easily as a 2yo when trained by the Gosdens; back off the same mark as when successful at York (7f, good) in July and wasn't beaten far, albeit only eighth of 14, at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; not ruled out.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000euros 2yo and half-brother to a middle-distance winner in France; held every chance a furlong out at Goodwood (1m, good to soft; 13-2) before fading late on; drops in distance and that experience should not have been lost on him.
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2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Sea Eagle

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual Flat winner (good/heavy) in 2024 is rated 82 in that sphere although ran nowhere near that figure in Dundalk claimer when last seen in October; previously runner-up in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden hurdle so entitled to respect on that run.

13/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m AW 2yo/12.5f turf Listed winner (RPR 103), closely related to Listed-placed 10.5f winner Lovely Diamond; slightly disconcerting to see a hood applied first time out and Cieren Fallon, retained by the owners, rides Survival.
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6th

6

(6)

7th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newmarket

My Lion

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

Hooded for all three starts; made all to justify favouritism in novice at Windsor (1m, again on good) on second start last autumn; bred for at least 1m2f and kept on tenaciously when beaten a head in six-runner novice at Kempton (1m2f, AW) five weeks ago; makes handicap debut and, as with nearly all of these, she should still be capable of better.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

1st Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 5

13:30 Kempton (AW)

My Lion

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Hooded last autumn both starts; showed promise at Yarmouth (7f) and made all to justify favouritism in ten-runner novice at Windsor (1m, again on good); bred for at least 1m2f and should have plenty more improvement in her.

4/1

1st

8

(7)

3rd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

16:22 Windsor

My Lion

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Andrew Balding

made all, ridden under 3f out, 2 lengths ahead 1f out, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 7f AW winner Counsel (RPR 92); dam 1m AW winner (84), closely related to 1m6f Listed winner Elidor and a half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f Group 1 winner Treasure Beach; one of two newcomers from his leading stable and the owners also run two, so market movements perhaps significant.
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6th

8

(3)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:10 Nottingham

Survival

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sir Michael Stoute

towards rear of midfield, niggled along over 4f out, ridden 3f out, well held and no impression from 2f out

10/1

5th

7

(1)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:45 Yarmouth

Survival

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sir Michael Stoute

in touch with leaders, towards near side but on outer after 2f, shaken up when prominent 3f out, soon pushed along, weakened from over 1f out

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
225,000euros foal, 340,000gns yearling; fifth foal; brother to 7f-7.4f winner Current Option (Group 3; RPR 111) and half-brother to Italian winners Coppertone (1m-1m1f) and Intense Glare (6f); dam placed 7f-1m; the market can guide with the stable doubly represented.
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5th

7

(9)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Nader King

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Improved 3yo, winning 1m2f Nottingham maiden on return and best form when leading home his group at Salisbury in June (1m4f), winner was a class-dropper who raced alone; however, he dropped right out at Goodwood after and needs to redeem himself with tongue-tie added on AW debut.

9/2

11th

4

(9)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Nader King

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

always behind

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

16:40 Salisbury

Nader King

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Made all in five-runner maiden at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in April on reappearance, by a nose as 5-4 favourite; creditable third of six on handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the impressive winner followed up at Royal Ascot; now worth a go at 1m4f.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to 1m winner Bucephalus (RPR 86) and to a winner in Czech Republic; dam German 1m Flat/2m1f chase winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Astaire; one of two newcomers for the trainer and he's the number two based on jockey arrangements.
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13th

16

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Blindedbythelights

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Versatile tactically; his only two wins were in 2023 but this highly reliable handicapper has been runner-up in six of his seven races since, including in useful company and also over 2m when he wore cheekpieces on last three occasions (hung right and lost out to a rallying rival last time); now tries blinkers and has each-way claims from low draw.

11/2

2nd

7

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Kempton (AW)

Blindedbythelights

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Versatile tactically; off since last July but short-headed last May after a longer absence and he was also runner-up on his two other starts last term, taking his handicap record to 121224222; upped to 2m with cheekpieces enlisted for last two outings, one of which was on Chelmsford Polytrack; edging up the weights but should go well again.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

15:00 Ascot

Blindedbythelights

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Sound efforts at Newmarket (1m6f) and Chelmsford (2m, AW) this season, taking handicap record to 12122422; the cheekpieces worn last time are retained; up another 2lb but again looks a solid contender.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Femme Friendly (RPR 79); dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Alamode out of half-sister to Australian 7.5f Group 2 winner Algonquin; stable's 2yos are 1-20 this season.
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Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to 1m4f AW winner Arcadian Friend (RPR 78); dam unraced sister to 1m-1m4f Group 1 winner Lush Lashes, Listed-placed 1m winner Claudio Monteverdi and to the dam of Group 3 winner Maker Of Kings; stable's newcomers are usually best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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11th

9

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Miss Cynthia

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

May still have more to offer for Dan Skelton but is by no means certain to follow up a fortuitous win at Fakenham (2m4f) where she was gifted the race when the clear leader exited; now 1lb higher in a stronger event.

13/2

1st

4

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:05 Fakenham

Miss Cynthia

11st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Very useful on the Flat in 2024 and made winning handicap hurdle debut for Lucy Wadham at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) last February before finishing second in a Listed race; safely held on seasonal/stable debut at Kempton just after Christmas but will probably come good for Dan Skelton soon.

7/2

7

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

15:55 Cheltenham

Miss Cynthia

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

midfield, mistake 4th

22/1

100/1

Form: 76P

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stumbled leading the stalls, then hung right throughout before pulling up at Chelmsford; offered little in her first two runs.
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5

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Primrose Maid

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Sole win from 35 starts came at Yarmouth (7f, soft) in September 2023 but she's been poor there on her last five starts, including on her only previous try at this trip; others preferred.

66/1

11th

6

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Primrose Maid

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Sole win in 34 starts came in a 0-65 handicap here (7f, soft) just under two years ago; poor in her last four starts and a hood (worn previously) replaces first-time blinkers; hard to fancy.

33/1

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:07 Yarmouth

Primrose Maid

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Sole win in 33 starts came in a 0-65 handicap over C&D (soft) just under two years ago; poor in her last three starts and the switch to blinkers needs to make a big difference.

20/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 92), sister to 1m-1m4f Flat winner and Champion Hurdle winner Punjabi; stable's 2yo winners in recent seasons have been on the AW.
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11

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Huntingdon

OMhaire

10st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Robert Eddery

Out of a half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Punjabi but showed no significant promise on the Flat (five runs) and can't be recommended on this hurdling debut.

100/1

11

(1)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

OMhaire

8st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Robert Eddery

Finished last in three maiden/novice races at 200-1+; no better when 80-1 for a Yarmouth classified event in July (1m2f); not easily recommended.

50/1

9th

10

(10)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

18:40 Yarmouth

OMhaire

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Finished last in three maiden/novice races, the last twice over 1m at Newmarket this year, but is sure to appreciate this considerable ease and may benefit from the step up in trip.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £11.92
Trifecta £46.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Obelix

The Times:

Lord Of Biscay

RP Ratings:

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TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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NEWMARKET:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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