September 16 / 13.43 Newbury

13.43

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He made an encouraging start to his career when second of nine at Windsor three weeks ago (6f, good to soft), keeping on well in the closing stages; should be more to come from him but he is not alone in that regard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Goodwood

Skysail

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Marcus Tregoning

Impressive winner over C&D (good to soft) in the new blinkers last May and ran well in another change of headgear (cheekpieces) to be second at Ascot that summer (off 2lb higher); no headgear for this return but has been gelded and undergone wind surgery; major player if back to his best; proven when fresh.

4/1

10th

13

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Skysail

8st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won handicap/seasonal debut in May in first-time blinkers and easily the best of his three runs since came when second at Ascot in first-time cheekpieces (kept since); kept to 1m this term and while not disgraced over 1m at Glorious Goodwood last time, he didn't shout that 1m2f is what's needed.

16/1

7th

3

(3)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Skysail

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Good-ground 2yo maiden winner who scored on his handicap and seasonal debut over C&D (good to soft) in May, and bounced back from a lesser run on quick ground when runner-up at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); his course form is a big plus and he's respected.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 84

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-key debut at Ffos Las last month but he took a big step forward when fourth of 12 at Salisbury four weeks ago (6f, good to firm); he was doing his best work late on that occasion and it may be that 7f will be more suitable in time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(23)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dark Trooper

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: A De Mieulle

Progressive 3yo for Ed Walker, reeling off a four-timer before running well in an Ascot Group 3 last October; didn't fire in Qatar earlier this year but he won well at Saint-Cloud in May (6f, soft) and turned in another fine handicap effort when second of 25 in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm), making his challenge on the opposite side of the track to the winner; 3lb higher and this sharper track is not sure to play to his strengths.

6/1

2nd

10

(24)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Dark Trooper

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: A De Mieulle

Found his trip when back at 6f in the second half of 2023, indifferent to the state of the ground when winning all four handicaps, including over C&D on good to firm; has left Ed Walker since but was at least as good as ever when winning a 6f conditions race at Saint-Cloud (soft) in May; has cards to play back here.

7/1

6th

7

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Dark Trooper

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Acts on any ground; progressive 3yo who has completed a handicap four-timer since being dropped back to 6f and gained the last two wins at this venue; overall record is now 6-13; brings a very attractive profile to this first Group attempt and being 2-2 at Ascot is a bonus.

11/2

3rd
1 (1)
Acai

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 92

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Salisbury on his debut last month but fared better when second, albeit beaten 6l, at Haydock 15 days ago; should be more to come but it could be over further that he really shows his worth (dam a 1m4f winner).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Acai

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

towards rear, nudged along soon after start, reminder 5f out

12/1

10th

8

(4)

10th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:20 Windsor

Acai

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

chased leaders, lost position after 2f, ridden halfway, behind over 1f out (trainer's rep said the colt was unsuited by the good, good to soft going and would prefer a firmer surface)

9/1

3rd

1

(1)

16th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:43 Newbury

Acai

9st 7lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Clive Cox

led on far side of group, ridden under 2f out, headed 1f out, lost second inside final 110yds, just held third

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1, slowly away and never in the hunt in a 6f novice at Salisbury in July; should do better in time and interesting to see if he is stronger in the betting now he's had a run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Long time since he has shown any worthwhile form and now 0-28; look elsewhere.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vecchio

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't offered much for a good while now.

33/1

8th

11

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Mostly down the field for this yard, including over C&D last time; can't be supported.

33/1

3/1

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very green on his Newcastle AW debut two weeks ago (6f) but he made some good late headway behind an impressive winner and appeals as the type to take a big step forward; leading contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

19th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Paspaley

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish

5/2

3rd

9

(7)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Paspaley

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in rear, shaken up 2f out, pushed out and ran on well from over 1f out, not reach leaders, promising

11/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns foal, 15,000gns yearling; half-brother to 6f 2yo winner My Bonnie Lassie (RPR 73); dam a 1m1f-1m4f winner (78); stable 0-7 with their 2yos this season (all seven unplaced).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Be Frank

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newmarket in May and he did well to finish third over C&D (good) in July, having taken a wide route into the straight; has remained in good form since and has claims if he responds well to first-time visor.

11/1

9

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Be Frank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Still 5lb higher than when making a successful reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in May; latest fifth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago was respectable but underlines he needs a bit more from this mark.

8/1

12/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reared in the stalls and missed the break on his Newmarket debut three weeks ago (6f, good; 11-1), eventually only beating one rival home; bred to leave that well behind him in time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(3)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:00 Fairyhouse

Fast Trek

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

prominent on inner

25/1

10th

11

(7)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Cork

Fast Trek

9st 4lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

Struggled in three starts for this yard so far this term and hard to recommend at present; back up in trip.

40/1

14th

19

(15)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

Fast Trek

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

Third reserve; promise on AW for former yard but shown little in two runs for this yard of late.

Form: 87

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She has recorded an RPR in the high 50s in her two runs this summer (both 6f on fast ground); a lot of improvement required.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(7)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:52 Bath

Giddy Aunt

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Jonathan Portman

12-race maiden but she went close behind Apache Star over C&D (good to soft) in August and had another near-miss at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last Thursday; on same mark here and she should be in the thick of things again; cheekpieces added.

9/1

3rd

1

(3)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Giddy Aunt

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

led, headed but prominent after 1f, challenging 1f out, kept on but lost second final strides

4/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling; first foal of an unraced mare from a good family; stable responsible for an impressive winning newcomer at Yarmouth on Tuesday and he needs a look in the market.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(7)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Calypso

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Ferguson

prominent

6/1

5th

4

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Calypso

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

0-8, but placed six times on turf/AW; didn't appear to stay when seventh of 11 at Bath (1m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month and this trip should be more suitable, but a bit more is needed; visor given a go this time.

5/1

7th

8

(4)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

17:35 Bath

Calypso

9st 10lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: James Ferguson

Still a maiden (0-7) but has finished no worse than third in his four handicaps and first-time cheekpieces could him a lift; unraced beyond 1m+ but should stay okay.

3/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
115,000gns yearling; half-brother to three winners out of a 6f AW 2yo winner; stable not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

slowly away

13/2

3rd

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, in rear, still plenty to do over 3f out, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, ran on well

5/1

4th

5

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:50 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Went very close in classified event over C&D (good to firm) in June; has failed to repeat that form since and latest defeat took record to 0-23; chance depends on how well he responds to new headgear.

12/1

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made some good late headway having been tapped for speed at halfway on his Ffos Las debut three weeks ago; should improve but he needs to.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:35 Chepstow

What A Whopper

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Meehan

Has achieved little to date, including two handicaps (7f/6f); blinkers need to make a difference.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

What A Whopper

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Brian Meehan

Half-brother to the yard's Group 2 winner (2yo, soft) Barraquero; has achieved little to date, including on his handicap debut/comeback (having been gelded) a fortnight ago; is hard to recommend.

50/1

8th

4

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Sandown

What A Whopper

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Brian Meehan

Unexposed as a handicap debutant having his first run for 300 days, but debut at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) was easily the best of his three runs as 2yo; gelded after latest; it's too early for him to be dismissed.

20/1

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very green when a never-dangerous fourth of five at Nottingham in May (5f, good); should be more at home over this extra furlong and he still has plenty of time to do better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

21st Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:25 Brighton

Stamford Blue

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

8/1

3rd

11

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Stamford Blue

9st 1lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Unplaced all ten starts but ran with credit when fourth of 14 in a similar event at Bath (1m, good) on Wednesday, seeing the trip out better than he had previously; each-way claims if repeating that effort.

8/1

4th

13

(13)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Stamford Blue

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Modest and inconsistent 3yo maiden; down the field in handicaps the last twice, 50-1 shot both times; hopes of a bigger performance are pinned on the drop to 0-50 classified level.

14/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped away to be beaten 25l over C&D on debut five weeks ago (200-1); cannot recommend.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(1)

10th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

14:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Por Ti Volare

8st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Brian Barr

awkward start, pulled hard, in touch with leaders, ridden and dropped to last over 1f out, soon no extra

16/1

5th

5

(5)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Por Ti Volare

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Brian Barr

in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon close up, outpaced inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

14/1

6th

6

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Por Ti Volare

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Brian Barr

Ties in with a couple of these rivals as she was only 2l behind Furnicoe here in November and only 1l behind Mintana at Lingfield three weeks ago; not without a chance.

11/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000gns yearling; first foal of a minor 5f winner, herself a half-sister to Group 2 winner Finjaan; perhaps one for further down the line.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(9)

5th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Dropskipandump

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Peter Crate

bumped start, midfield on outer, raced wide and pushed along from 4f out, weakened quickly from 2f out, tailed off

100/1

14th

5

(14)

16th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:43 Newbury

Dropskipandump

9st 7lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Peter Crate

dwelt start, ran green, ridden halfway, in rear throughout

33/1

15th
12 (15)
Trilby

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£40,000 yearling; first foal of a maiden half-sister to the dam of Kachy; interest on debut heightened by the booking of Ryan Moore.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

19

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Trilby

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when picking up nicely to collar a back-to-form rival (pair clear) at Haydock (5f, soft) on Thursday; 5lb penalty in a deeper race but a bigger factor could be that the ground is unlikely to be as testing this time (has won on good but seems most potent when the mud is flying).

10/1

1st

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Trilby

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Returned to form when second at Beverley (5f, good) last month; sixth of seven there since (5f, good to soft) but beaten less than 2l and he's a three-time winner here (6f/5f, good-heavy); could be bang there now back here in first-time cheekpieces.

9/4

6th

8

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Trilby

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Last win came off a 6lb higher mark over C&D in April 2025 (good); runner-up in that equivalent race 11 days ago (good) and with rain about, could go well again.

7/2

12/1

Form: 653

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three runs in novice/maiden company already, showing best form when keeping on for third over 5f at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago; should give his running but suspicion there will be one or two stronger in today's field.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in AW contest on reappearance and has a fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; still well treated on his two wins (handicap/claimer) last summer.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he's been off since coming in last of seven in 6f seller here in October; handily weighted if resurgent after a break though.

16/1

5th

8

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

Went close on his reappearance here in March and has since won a Pontefract handicap (6f, good) and a Wolverhampton claimer (6f, Tapeta); gave the impression a return to further may suit when fifth of nine behind Dark Kestrel over C&D last month.

12/1

Non-runners

Fierce

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.80
Straight Forecast £58.03
Trifecta £333.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Paspaley

RP Ratings:

Skysail

The Times:

Vecchio

Daily Mail:

Calypso

LAMBOURN:

Acai

The Guardian:

Vecchio

POSTDATA:

Paspaley

NEWMARKET:

Paspaley

Telegraph:

Paspaley

Daily Express:

Paspaley

The Sun:

Paspaley

The Star:

Paspaley

Daily Mirror:

Skysail

Daily Record:

Skysail