October 19 / 15.00 Newmarket

15.00

Good

Home Of Racing Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Home Of Racing Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a Group 3 winner for this yard; never landed a blow at Leicester (1m) on debut, having seemed green; may do better over this longer trip with the experience under his belt; headgear enlisted.
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2

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Cannon Rock

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Strong form when runner-up at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in May 2024; lightly raced since and unable to get competitive, most recently in Newmarket handicap (1m1f, good); it's possible he'll still be the main threat to Empirestateofmind, however; wears a first-time visor.

4/1

8th

2

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Cannon Rock

11st 3lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: James Owen

One-time useful but looking regressive and was tailed off at Windsor (extended 1m3f, soft) on return from an absence; bit to prove now, especially at this trip.

33/1

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5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4232

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Not really progressing in the expected manner but has proved consistent in four races, most recently second at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW); penultimate effort (1m, soft) received a boost when the winner scored in Listed grade on Monday; big player on form.
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1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

2nd

7

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Dual AW winner, latterly over 1m2f here in September 2024; fair second after pulling hard when tried over 1m4f again here last time; could go well.

6/1

3rd
9 (5)
Divya

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 38

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Galileo filly who made an encouraging debut at Ascot (1m, good), staying on for third; well held at Haydock later in September but was possibly unsuited by the different tactics and ground (raced prominently, good to soft); bred to be suited by this new trip; remains open to progress.
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7th

9

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Divya

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

led early, headed but in touch with leaders soon after start, dropped to midfield after 3f

14/1

7th

16

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Divya

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

led, headed with one circuit to go, outpaced 2f out, weakened quickly 1f out

5/1

3rd

9

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Divya

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Showed enough in maiden/novice company to suggest she should win a race but didn't stay 2m on handicap debut last month; disappointed back at 1m4f last time and has a bit to prove.

10/1

20/1

Form: 47

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Finished behind two of these opponents at Goodwood four weeks ago, failing to build on debut effort; should be more interesting in handicaps after this.
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2nd

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Royal Deeside

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham and nearly won again at Kelso ten days ago when headed on the run-in; same mark.

5/2

2nd

6

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Royal Deeside

10st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham last year, latest in August; close third over same C&D last time and worth considering.

7/2

3rd

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Royal Deeside

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner in May and August (good) last year; has been in good form both over fences and on the Flat (second over 2m5f at Pontefract 11 days ago) on last four starts; conditions suit and he's a contender.

13/2

Form: 424 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Pontefract last time; has otherwise shown a good level of ability in maidens on the other course here (1m, good to firm) and at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft); major player if bouncing back to that form.
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12th

14

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Midnight Lion

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

24 visits to Newcastle have yielded nine wins, seven over C&D; the latest came on New Year's Day when beating five rivals; fifth of 12 at Southwell since and could better that performance now back here, but there's a suspicion today's contest will prove too competitive.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Lion

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enhanced his outstanding Newcastle record (all nine AW wins there) on New Year's Day when fending off five rivals; only 2lb higher and he'll probably be ridden positively as usual; has only raced twice here (unplaced).

13/2

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in Yarmouth contest (1m) last month but gives the impression he'll be one for handicaps later on; others preferred.
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11

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Fifth and about to post one of his better efforts when falling at the last behind Bunker Bay latest (C&D), not his first spill over hurdles; work on from further out of the weights today even with a clear round.

33/1

9

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Mike Sowersby

Last of five here (2m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now 0-27 under all codes; effectively on same mark from out of the weights today; blinkers (worn once on the Flat in 2024) are given another try.

33/1

5th

5

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:32 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Mike Sowersby

0-26 under rules and hard to recommend from 6lb out of the weights.

50/1

Form: 943

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye in 6f sales race on the other course here on first outing; has made the frame in 1m maidens on this track and at Brighton since; bred to stay 1m2f and looks likely to go well again.
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5th

2

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:51 Newmarket (July)

Expressionless

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Dylan Cunha

Not at his best lately (well-held last of three latest) but is 2lb lower than when scoring over this trip on good in the spring so a revival wouldn't surprise with Dylan Cunha among the winners.

15/2

3rd

1

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

14:35 Yarmouth

Expressionless

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

Not at his best lately, but is back off the same mark as when winning at Leicester (1m4f, good) in April; has won three times over this trip including here and has a solid chance if producing anything like his best.

7/2

8/1

Form: 44

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Couple of fourth-place finishes, latest at Goodwood where she was almost 5l behind Midnight Lion; needs to find something extra but that is possible on only her third start.
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6th

10

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mildyjama

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins for Ralph Beckett in the summer of 2023, the latest off 7lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); not really threatened since returning for this yard in April and opposable back from another ten weeks off.

33/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mildyjama

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins for Ralph Beckett in the summer of 2023, the latest off 7lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); not really threatened since returning for this yard in April and opposable back from another ten weeks off.

33/1

8th

2

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:10 Epsom

Mildyjama

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Patrick Chamings

held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out

16/1

33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never figured over 7f on debut; fared better upped to 1m1f at Goodwood ten days ago but needs to take another step forward; handicaps more suitable after this.
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7th

6

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Autolycus

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Forbes

led, headed and disputing second after 1f, lost position and dropped to last 4f out, soon lost touch

100/1

5th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Autolycus

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Forbes

Perhaps flattered by his standout effort at Goodwood in October in a steadily run race (1m1f, good to soft); disappointing when sent off favourite for his handicap debut at Kempton in January (1m4f) and sold out of Amanda Perrett's yard for 4,000gns the following month; too soon to write off.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Brother to fairly useful maiden Mr Big Stuff, out of 1m-1m3f AW winner (including 2yo/Park Hill second); Derby entry; wears hood on debut; check the betting.
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9th

3

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Bodygroove

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won over 2m here last March but nothing in two runs this season and there are stamina doubts; the return of a hood (fitted for that win) could help.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.10
Straight Forecast £10.44
Trifecta £76.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Sir Laurence Graff

RP Ratings:

Midnight Lion

SPOTLIGHT:

Divya

The Guardian:

Mildyjama

The Times:

Divya

POSTDATA:

Midnight Lion

The Sun:

Midnight Lion

Daily Mail:

Mildyjama

Telegraph:

Sir Laurence Graff

Daily Express:

Sir Laurence Graff

Daily Mirror:

Sir Laurence Graff

The Star:

Sir Laurence Graff

Daily Record:

Sir Laurence Graff