May 19 / 14.15 Newmarket

14.15

Good To Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 02-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt who ran well from the front at Kempton (1m, AW) when last seen six months ago, improving on debut effort (soft); one of the main form contenders and should be suited by middle distances.
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1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Davideo

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Dual Newmarket winner, a 1m2f maiden and 1m4f handicap (off 3lb lower); has been a bit all or nothing but returns as a 4yo now gelded and remains in his top yard; ran well on his previous AW start; dangerous.

5/2

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Davideo

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Dual Newmarket winner, a 1m2f maiden and 1m4f handicap (off 3lb lower); has been a bit all or nothing but returns as a 4yo now gelded and remains in his top yard; ran well on his previous AW start; dangerous.

5/2

7th

5

(12)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newmarket

Davideo

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

raced wide early, midfield, niggled along 7f out, brief headway over 3f out, soon weakened

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt who kept on for third at Yarmouth (1m, good; form has substance) on sole 2yo outing; likely to relish middle distances this year; interesting on return to action.
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6th

7

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Vaguely Royal

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ian Williams

Third in his last three starts, but may not have achieved that much and remains without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; others more compelling.

9/1

3rd

5

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Vaguely Royal

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ian Williams

Comes here on the back of two third-place finishes but the latest was behind Trojan Soldier and there is no obvious reason why the placings would be reversed.

10/1

3rd

5

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Vaguely Royal

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

There was some restoration of his Flat fortunes when third of five at Southwell (1m6f, AW; stays 2m) on latest start but he's without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; has another career-low mark but it's hard to know when he will take advantage.

7/1

33/1

  • Place: £18.30

Form: 6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished sixth, 3l behind Savanna King, at Yarmouth (1m, soft) on debut; gives the impression he's one for handicaps later on; pedigree largely doesn't scream middle distances.
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10th

10

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

Both wins came over 1m2f in the spring of 2024, including here; 0-18 subsequently and he's still 7lb above his last winning mark, but he goes well fresh (has won after a longer break) and finished third on his comeback in this race last year; likely to be competitive.

6/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 160,000euros at breeze-up sale last May; made an encouraging debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in January, keeping on for fourth; gelded since; open to progress and not dismissed.
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5th

9

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snipers Eye

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

midfield

8/1

1st

2

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Snipers Eye

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Simcock

Found three races not run to suit his hold-up style in the summer and this mark is likely within range when he gets a decent pace to track; maybe that will happen today, under Silvestre De Sousa (11-46 for the yard), back from a short break.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

17:50 Chester

Snipers Eye

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: David Simcock

Won a Southwell novice (1m) last September and that was it for the season; hasn't threatened in either handicap this year, though wasn't beaten far at Newmarket last time (1m2f) when held up in a slowly run affair; has a handicap in him.

10/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars colt who showed clear promise in the Wood Ditton here (1m, good; finished fourth) last month; likely to be suited by this longer trip; respected with progress on the cards.
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12th

6

(11)

15th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Syllabus

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Emma Lavelle

A fair maiden at up to 1m4f for William Haggas in 2023 but off for 17 months before being pulled up on yard/hurdling debut at Southwell last month; he has a bit to prove now.

14/1

12th

6

(11)

15th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Syllabus

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Emma Lavelle

A fair maiden at up to 1m4f for William Haggas in 2023 but off for 17 months before being pulled up on yard/hurdling debut at Southwell last month; he has a bit to prove now.

14/1

7

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:42 Southwell

Syllabus

11st 5lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

jumped left on occasions, took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3rd

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Roaring Lion colt who showed promise at Yarmouth (1m, soft; finished fifth) last month, while leaving the impression he'll be sharper for the outing/experience; improvement is on the cards.
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1st

2

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Savanna King

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Well-related ex-Gosden maiden who's gone as far as 1m4f and been expensive to follow; didn't improve for the drop back to this trip last time but the handicapper's given him every chance on his AW debut.

10/1

1st

2

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Savanna King

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Well-related ex-Gosden maiden who's gone as far as 1m4f and been expensive to follow; didn't improve for the drop back to this trip last time but the handicapper's given him every chance on his AW debut.

10/1

7th

1

(11)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Bath

Savanna King

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

0-9 with his best effort for this yard when third of 11 at Haydock (1m2f, good) in July; down in grade but not sure dropping back in trip is the answer.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi gelding who cost 550,000gns as a yearling; promising debut at Nottingham (1m2f, soft; first two clear) last month, battling on well and losing out only on the nod; leading contender.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Jul 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Sandown

Hidden Story

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Good ground saw his worst performance (second start) and he's unraced on firmer; won 1m2f novice at Newcastle (AW) in June and close fourth of six on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m4f) 12 days ago; respected on that form and he shaped as if he'd stay 1m6f.

5/2

4th

6

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Hidden Story

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, raced wide early, raced centre home straight, pushed along when led narrowly 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, soon lost two places

7/2

1st

5

(6)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Hidden Story

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent

100/30

66/1

Form: 8-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be suited by this new trip; however, needs to improve markedly on her 1m efforts at Yarmouth (down the field both times); looks a handicap prospect.
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2

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Plus Point

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Three-time Flat winner who improved for the step up to 2m4f when second at Worcester in May on latest start and now makes handicap debut on ground she handles; respected.

5/2

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Plus Point

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Quite useful on the Flat for former yard, winning three times at up to 1m6f; given that ability she's been quite disappointing in her two races over hurdles (at 2-1 and 6-1).

20/1

2nd

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Plus Point

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Billy Aprahamian

held up in rear, steady headway before 6th, went second before last, no match for winner

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£20,000 yearling; by Awtaad; closely related to Czech 1m-1m1f winner Cape Freedom, half-sister to winners Lyrical Attraction (1m2f-1m4f) and Classical Memories (1m2f); market can guide.
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6th

6

(8)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Portraitist

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Five-race maiden; weakened after making the running in 1m3f handicap here most recently; combination of drop back in trip and first-time headgear may spark an improved effort; interesting.

7/1

8th

5

(2)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Portraitist

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Well held in her four runs, including when fifth of seven on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta; 16-1) last month; early days and that last run was after a layoff but she needs improvement back up in trip.

16/1

4

(4)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Portraitist

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Holds weak claims on her maiden/novice form (1m2f/11.5f) but is a possible improver now handicapping on return from layoff; interesting.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi half-brother to 7f/1m winner Al Mubhir, out of 7f-1m1f winner (including Group 3), both for these connections; looks the pick of the newcomers and market support should be heeded.
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11th

8

(8)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Dubawi Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Flopped when favourite on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) 38 days ago but gelded since and he easily made all in a maiden over this C&D (good to soft) in July; this unexposed 3yo is in top hands and it will be no surprise if he plays a leading role in first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

8th

7

(2)

14th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:40 Hamilton

Dubawi Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, prominent on inner

2/1

1st

4

(1)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

Dubawi Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Half-brother to smart Al Mubhir (runs here 2.50); faded right out of it, however, when 14-1 in maiden at Newmarket (1m3f) and 16-1 in six-runner novice at Doncaster (7f, good); at least only one of today's rivals has shown markedly better form, so one to consider.

7/2

Form: 05

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in soft-ground event on debut; fared better switched to AW at Lingfield (1m4f) where he wasn't beaten far into fifth; needs further progress back on turf.
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6th

2

(2)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Cosmic View

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Chequered career since close up in C&D novice as a 3yo but there has been the odd bit of encouragement and the drop in grade paid off when rallying to retake the lead inside the final furlong at Wolverhampton (1m4f; cheekpieces refitted) last month; should go well again.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cosmic View

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 4f

12/1

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field (well behind Davideo) at Kempton on sole 2yo start; gelded since; nicely bred and may do better this year but others have stronger claims as things stand.
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2

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:08 Goodwood

Manxman

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive in 2023 and 2024, nearly winning last season's Cesarewitch on soft ground; fast ground and a dodgy draw were feasible excuses for his last two defeats; C&D winner and still on a competitive mark.

5/1

17th

8

(20)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Manxman

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

His march through the staying ranks included going mighty close in the Cesarewitch (2m2f) last October and winning at Goodwood (2m) last month; perhaps good to firm ground helps to explain a lesser show at Royal Ascot (2m4f) 11 days ago; acts on Tapeta but drawn widest and needs to resume progress.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000euros foal, £15,000 2yo; New Bay half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Klosters; dam well beaten in sole run, out of French/US 1m1f-1m3f (including US 9.5f Grade 1); best watched on debut.
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5th

6

(8)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

New York Bay

9st 5lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Gay Kelleway

Lightly raced and off since February 2024 but he won his second and third handicaps, at about 1m6f here and at Chelmsford, and he did good late work when upped to 2m at Lingfield when last seen; interesting contender.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.40
Straight Forecast £24.27
Trifecta £1661.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Hidden Story

SPOTLIGHT:

Syllabus

Daily Mail:

Davideo

Telegraph:

Hidden Story

The Guardian:

Hidden Story

Daily Mirror:

Hidden Story

Daily Record:

Hidden Story

D Express:

Davideo

POSTDATA:

Syllabus

The Times:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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