September 28 / 13.00 Nottingham

13.00

Good

EBF & The Fairfax Saddles Slip Anchor Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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EBF & The Fairfax Saddles Slip Anchor Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £32.80
  • Place: £6.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£65,000 2yo; 7th foal; brother to winners Promising (Group-placed 6f AW; RPR 103), Lethal Promise (5f-6f; Listed; 102) and Kaser (8.6f-10.4f; 94), half-brother to 1m-1m4f winner Glen Force (99); dam US 5.5f-6f dirt winner; stable's 2yos not yet off the mark this season.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Simple Man

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

slowly away, towards rear

14/1

5th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:05 Bath

Simple Man

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Debut winner who was only short-headed on his handicap debut at Goodwood (5f, heavy) and his Sandown run after a lengthy break was too bad to be true; could bounce back.

5/1

0

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Simple Man

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Less exposed than most of these and was having only his third outing when short-headed in six-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, heavy; won debut on good to firm) in May; edged up 3lb but open to further improvement and must be considered.

7/1

2nd
15 (8)
Tephi

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 922

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Just missed out at Beverley last time when 6l back to third-placed Storm Fox, who had previously been half that distance behind Seantrabh at York; very solid claims with Ryan Moore booked.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield

Tephi

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: George Boughey

Regularly placed as a 2yo but she ended that campaign with two lacklustre efforts and was again well short of her best when sixth of seven at Windsor on her return to action this month; something to prove for now.

7/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:30 Windsor

Tephi

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in five of her nine starts as a 2yo, showing her best form over 5f on fast ground; wore headgear for final four starts in 2022 and goes without today; good claims if at her best but vulnerable to an improver.

5/2

8th

5

(1)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:03 Southwell (AW)

Tephi

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

disputed lead, lost position but pressed leaders from over 3f out

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£150,000 buy at the breeze-ups and out of a very useful 5f-7f winner; warm favourite, close up long way in maiden at Catterick (5f, good) in May but faded into sixth of nine; better was evidently expected from her and interesting if backers return after a lengthy break.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Windsor

Exquisitely

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

First run for this yard when beating three rivals on heavy at Ffos Las and nearly followed up at Goodwood (good); took a backward step last time at Sandown but didn't run badly; respected with conditions no issue.

5/1

4th

1

(3)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:55 Sandown

Exquisitely

9st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved to win on heavy ground at Ffos Las returned to turf in August after four-month break (first run for the yard) and matched that effort on a sound surface at Goodwood last time; likely to go well.

9/4

2nd

3

(7)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Goodwood

Exquisitely

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jonathan Portman

prominent

10/1

Form: 9206

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best form when dropped to 5f on second start at Ripon (good); has a chance with a repeat of that and perhaps good to soft has been too slow for him in his two runs since.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

prominent, pressed leader after 1f, disputed lead over 4f out, ridden when led over 2f out, reduced lead towards finish, kept on

11/2

1st

7

(3)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

prominent, pressed leader after 1f, disputed lead over 4f out, ridden when led over 2f out, reduced lead towards finish, kept on

11/2

11th

9

(7)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Nosed ahead in the final strides to beat Down To The Kid in C&D event three weeks ago, taking record at Southwell to 3-5 and strike-rate under Hector Crouch to 5-8; with those stats he's one for the shortlist.

13/2

6/1

Form: 59

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Definite ability in July maidens (6f, good) at Ffos Las and Goodwood, last time not getting any luck at all in a race that has produced winners; capable of a lot better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(1)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:46 Lingfield (AW)

Wadi Bani

9st 3lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Seamus Durack

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, headed 1f out, weakening when short of room final 110yds

14/1

7th

2

(9)

8th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Wadi Bani

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Seamus Durack

Longstanding maiden but he's dropped in the weights and he ran well dropped to 6f at Chelmsford on Saturday; shouldn't be far away if reproducing that form.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadi Bani

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Seamus Durack

He's dropped a long way in the weights and there were a few more promising signs when fifth of 11 at Wolverhampton last week (pulled hard over 7f in first-time blinkers); return to 6f not sure to suit.

12/1

6th
4 (5)
Pierce

15/2

Form: 6

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£125,000 breeze-up buy; it wasn't a bad novice in which he was beaten under 5l at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 15-2) after showing good early speed; second run has been a while in coming but is respected on drop to 5f.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Pierce

9st 6lb

T: Julia Feilden

towards rear, outpaced 2f out, hung left home turn, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

7th

7

(9)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Pierce

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

midfield

14/1

5th

1

(6)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:55 Chepstow

Pierce

9st 9lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

dwelt start, in rear, outpaced and niggled along soon after start, edged left and lost touch from over 2f out

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam French maiden from 6f-8.5f (RPR 73), half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Territories out of 1m/1m1f 2yo winning sister to 5f-7f winner Ancient Cross; has been gelded; is a respected debutant.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poseidon Prince

9st 5lb

T: Michael Attwater

24

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poseidon Prince

9st 4lb

T: Michael Attwater

8th

2

(8)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Poseidon Prince

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

took keen hold, prominent, dropped to rear after 2f

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 56

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
RPRs in the 50s when no better than fifth in his first two runs, both over 5f on softish ground; more than likely is one for another day.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(4)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Haydock

Arewenearlyhome

8st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

raced centre, in touch with leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out

25/1

8th

1

(10)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

13:00 Nottingham

Arewenearlyhome

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Declan Carroll

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

50/1

6th

4

(2)

14th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Beverley

Arewenearlyhome

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

led narrowly, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

100/1

Form: 90

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in 5f/6f events and handicaps will be more like it.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rewilding

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Robert Cowell

Got up late to win over C&D in September but he's finished down the field at Lingfield and Chelmsford twice since; this is weak and the return to Wolverhampton could give him a lift.

11/2

10th

7

(9)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Rewilding

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Robert Cowell

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when leading late in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; less good at Lingfield two weeks ago and likely another career best will be required.

10/1

Form: 9

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a couple of minor winners out of a winning sprinter; unruly at the post and lost all hope at the start at Redcar (5f, good; 50-1) in June, since when he's been gelded; remains best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Paul W Flynn

Won four times in Britain; weak form in Ireland last year; best watched on stable debut, and first run since last of 14 behind Sovereign Banter here in October.

25/1

14th

5

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won four times in Britain for Ed Bethell; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season; failed to land a blow at Newcastle three days ago; the jury is out at present.

25/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

One of his four wins for earlier trainers came over C&D; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season but he ran off 68 on the first of them and gets in here off just 54; interesting to see if there is any market support with headgear returning.

8/1

50/1

Form: 06

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-level form so far and likely to be outclassed until sent into nurseries.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

11

(1)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Luna

8st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

prominent, lost position and in rear from over 3f out, soon shaken up, pushed along when weakened from over 1f out

20/1

11th

14

(6)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

13:00 Nottingham

Princess Luna

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, ridden and no impression from 2f out

50/1

6th

10

(4)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

13:40 Carlisle

Princess Luna

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, shaken up after halfway, no impression up the centre 2f out, drifted left over 1f out, not pace to challenge

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns 2yo; 8th foal; half-sister to winners Theophilos (1m4f Flat; RPR 95/2m hurdle), Tabernas (UAE 6f dirt; 82) and She's All In Gold (2m3f hurdle); dam 1m 2yo winner (78), half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Danelissima; makes debut against the boys and is not the obvious answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(5)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Enterprising Lady

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Loughnane

Big prices and down the field in three runs as a 2yo; well beaten in two handicap runs this spring; cheekpieces need to bring about a transformation.

33/1

8th

3

(3)

12th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enterprising Lady

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Loughnane

prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders from under 4f out, soon in rear

16/1

16th

11

(8)

7th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Enterprising Lady

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Finished in rear at huge prices in three sprint runs in the autumn; still early days and now switches to a handicap but she needs improvement back in trip after 158 days off.

33/1

100/1

Form: 86

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished last in two 6f events on the AW, with and without an eyeshield; makes no appeal.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(3)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Jane

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Darryll Holland

Failed to beat a rival in three sprint races last year, earning a BHA mark of just 22; first-time blinkers need to prompt major improvement on the figures.

8/1

2

(7)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Jane

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

13th

11

(16)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

13:00 Nottingham

Blue Jane

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Darryll Holland

held up in rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out

100/1

Form: 47

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

13

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Roman Spring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Up in the weights following three wins in the second half of last year; not at his best in a couple of starts back off 3lb higher and might need more help yet from the handicapper.

25/1

6th

8

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Roman Spring

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three wins (6f, good to firm (twice) and 5f, AW) last year; didn't run badly on last week's return to action at Salisbury but he will need a step forward to take this.

8/1

3rd

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Roman Spring

11st 2lb

J: Mr Michael Try

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

It took him a long time to get off the mark but he was successful three times last year; goes on any ground, but may just need this after five months off; stable also runs Beau Jardine.

5/1

Form: 39

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Speedy pedigree and ran a cracker to be third first time out over York's extended 5f this month; it was always going to be tough in a Listed race at Ayr since (20-1) but has strong claims on his debut effort.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

14:10 Chester

Seantrabh

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Declan Carroll

C&D winner as a 3yo who'll appreciate any rain; starts the season on a handy mark but will need to be right on his game after seven months off.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early

7/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early, outpaced and in touch with leaders after 1f, rallied and headway over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 800

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twilight Jazz

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins from 34 starts; she's struggled this year and now returns to AW with the blinkers (worn once before) back on.

33/1

11th

9

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Twilight Jazz

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins from 33 starts; had wind surgery before finishing some way behind Desert Dream last time.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Twilight Jazz

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Finished a narrow second in this race last year for previous connections; failed to beat a rival in three starts (all C&D) since returning for this yard in May; well treated now but she's very hard to recommend at present, with wind surgery the only obvious straw to clutch at.

25/1

Non-runners

Roman Spring, Seantrabh, Twilight Jazz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £115.70
Straight Forecast £76.72
Trifecta £1078.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tephi

NEWMARKET:

Poseidon Prince

RP Ratings:

Seantrabh

Daily Mirror:

Roman Spring

The Sun:

Poseidon Prince

Daily Record:

Poseidon Prince

TOPSPEED:

Seantrabh

POSTDATA:

Seantrabh

The Times:

Tephi

Telegraph:

Tephi

The Guardian:

Tephi

Daily Mail:

Tephi

Daily Express:

Tephi

The Star:

Tephi