May 27 / 14.55 Chester

14.55

Good

British EBF 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12740
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
63,000euros first foal of a 6f Listed winner (RPR 100); set the pace when prominent in the market at Beverley (5f, good to soft) two weeks ago but he couldn't hang in there and finished a well-held third of ten; should benefit from that experience but he needs plenty of improvement upped in trip.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Politico

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

made all

5/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Politico

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

towards far side, prominent

7/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000euros yearling; has some useful sprint winners in his pedigree and he made a promising start when a keeping-on second at Doncaster (5f, soft; Battaah close third) last month; sets the standard on that form and he's open to progress on this step up in trip; big player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Just one win from 24 starts but that was off 9lb higher at Brighton (5.3f, good) last spring; losing run is up to 13 but he's run some solid races on AW this year including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; seems tactically versatile and he's an interesting contender back in trip after a short break.

7/2

2nd

3

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Wintle

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he ran into some trouble in the closing stages when a creditable fifth at Kempton (6f) last time; hard to rule out another good run but he still has something to prove at this trip and is 0-10 on AW.

6/1

5th

3

(10)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

5.2f turf winner (good); has slipped to a competitive mark and if able to return to last autumn's Wolverhampton form, he'd be thereabouts.

7/1

OUR TIP

2/1

Form: 32

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Point colt who has shown clear promise in his two runs at Doncaster (5f, soft), most recently when a keeping-on second behind a smart prospect three weeks ago; has good draw on this step up in trip and he's strongly respected for yard that won this in 2021.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(1)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

14:55 Chester

Battaah

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, pushed along over 2f out

2/1

2nd

1

(3)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:55 Doncaster

Battaah

9st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Blue Point colt who showed plenty of ability when third on his C&D debut last Saturday; should improve with that experience behind him.

5/2

3rd

1

(1)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:15 Doncaster

Battaah

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders on far side of group

11/4

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns foal, 42,000euros yearling; second foal; dam placed 1m-1m2f in France, sister to French 1m Group 3 winner Kenhope and 1m1f-12.5f winner Kenohope out of half-sister to two Listed winners (7.7f-1m4f); hood is applied on debut but he needs watching in market.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Newmarket (1m, good) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in his first two starts after reappearing in April, but the handicapper has been in charge in three outings since; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

11/2

8th

5

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders

12/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-sister to winners Sarvan (1m2f; RPR 93) and Tequilamockingbird (1m2f/1m3f AW; 86); dam unplaced 6f/1m (59), closely related to French 1m Group 1 winner Grey Lilas (dam of French 1,000/French Oaks winner Golden Lilac); yard 0-9 with 2yos this season and this newcomer could be a longer-term prospect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(3)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roubay

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Hard to pin down after three runs, the most recent from the widest stall over C&D, but she's had a break since and is better drawn today; no surprise to see her improve and market support would be significant.

12/1

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns foal; second foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 92), half-sister to 6f/7f Group 1 winner Kinross out of 1m2f Listed winner, is granddaughter of 1m2f/1m4f Listed winner; has speed and stamina in his pedigree and market should guide on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Overlooked

10st 7lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

Longstanding maiden but he's in a consistent vein of form and went down by only half a length in first-time blinkers over C&D most recently; in the mix, with the blinds retained.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Overlooked

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

20-race maiden but hasn't been far away on last two starts, latest when hemmed in against the far rail when fourth of nine at Musselburgh (1m, good) 13 days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least.

7/2

7/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth of five when a market springer here (5f, soft; 17-2) two weeks ago but he looked inexperienced and shaped with some promise behind a useful stablemate in that race; should know much more on this step up in trip and he's a likely improver on his second start.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(14)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Havanarama

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear

10/1

9

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Havanarama

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 2f out

11/2

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havanarama

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

Steady progression in handicaps this year but he's had plenty of racing now and the handicapper knows where he is; no obvious reason he won't go well again for his in-form yard but is vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns half-brother to 5f winner Jojo Rabbit (including AW 2yo; RPR 92); dam unraced half-sister to German/Belgian 6f-7.5f winner Glueckskeks; has wide draw but yard had 16% record with 2yos last season and he's one to keep an eye on; entered 2:50 at Wolverhampton on Thursday.
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2

(8)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

14:55 Chester

Edward

9st 7lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Charlie Fellowes

42,000gns half-brother to 5f winner Jojo Rabbit (including AW 2yo; RPR 92); dam unraced half-sister to German/Belgian 6f-7.5f winner Glueckskeks; has wide draw but yard had 16% record with 2yos last season and he's one to keep an eye on; entered 2:50 at Wolverhampton on Thursday.

8/1

6th

2

(1)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

14:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Edward

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

42,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to 5f winner Jojo Rabbit (including AW 2yo; RPR 92); dam unraced half-sister to German/Belgian 6f-7.5f winner Glueckskeks out of 6f winning sister to 1m Listed winner Bomb Alaska; yard had 16% record with 2yos last year and he needs watching in market on debut.

6/1

Non-runners

Edward

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.20
Straight Forecast £22.48
Trifecta £50.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Battaah

The Guardian:

Havanarama

SPOTLIGHT:

Sioux Warrior

D Express:

Overlooked

NEWMARKET:

Edward

Daily Mirror:

Overlooked

Daily Mail:

Havanarama

The Star:

Havanarama

The Times:

Battaah

Telegraph:

Battaah

The Sun:

Battaah

Daily Record:

Battaah

RP RATINGS:

Sioux Warrior

LAMBOURN:

Sioux Warrior