June 17 / 16.15 York

16.15

Good To Firm

Reg Griffin Appreciation ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Reg Griffin Appreciation ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well when third of 12 at Haydock (6f, good to firm; 7-1) last month, pulling well clear of the remainder; the runner-up has won since, giving the form a solid look; open to progress and high on the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Twilight Romance

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He had been threatening something bigger earlier in the year and things finally clicked when the well-backed winner of a Leicester handicap three weeks ago (6f, good); hasn't been missed with a 6lb rise but there aren't many pace influences in the field and he should go very well again.

9/4

2

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Twilight Romance

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He had been threatening something bigger earlier in the year and things finally clicked when the well-backed winner of a Leicester handicap three weeks ago (6f, good); hasn't been missed with a 6lb rise but there aren't many pace influences in the field and he should go very well again.

9/4

1st

4

(1)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Leicester

Twilight Romance

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

Hadn't been enjoying the rub of the green on AW and a change of tactics was employed at Newmarket 11 days ago (hood left off); unable to sustain the strong pace on that occasion but this is weaker and he has the assistance of Oisin Murphy in the saddle for the first time; faster ground in his favour too so there are grounds for optimism.

9/2

9/4

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of speed when 2l third of ten on debut over C&D (good to firm; 16-1) four weeks ago, leading for some of the way; should build on that and appeals most of all.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

8

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

We Never Stop

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last two turf outings, including here; others make more appeal.

50/1

19th

13

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

We Never Stop

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two-time turf winner who ran well when third at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March; however, the AW seems preferable nowadays and he finished last at Newmarket (5f, good) last month when back on grass.

50/1

8th

3

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

We Never Stop

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Often leads; first two wins on turf (6f/5f; good to firm) but better on AW and it's a long time since he showed much on grass; slow to find form on sand over the winter but he's dropped a few pounds now back at 5f; one to keep an eye on for yard that has won two of the last nine runnings.

5/1

Form: 45

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved a bit on form of debut when about 3l fifth of 12 at Epsom (6f, good to firm; 25-1) two weeks ago, losing two places late on; may be open to further progress and should be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(9)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

bumped start, switched left soon after start, in rear

12/1

10th

6

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

7/1

40/1

Form: 688

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest RPRs in three sprint maidens, two of them here; stablemate of Be Here Now; others much more enticing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; by Ardad out of an unraced half-sister to 7f-11.4f winner Mystic Meg, from the family of 1,000 Guineas winner Sleepytime; stable won this race in 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2017; likely type on paper.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.

10/1

1

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Silent Move

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Looked unfortunate when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) since; acts on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 2lb below last winning mark; a player.

5/1

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; faded when 12l eighth of 12 at Haydock (6f, good to firm; 125-1) three weeks ago; needs to find considerable improvement.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Be Here Now

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Progressed well as 2yo and has kept the momentum going since switched to Tapeta back from a break, scoring narrow 5f wins at Newcastle (led close home) and seeming to win with a bit in hand over C&D 18 days ago; unlikely that a further 3lb rise will prevent another bold show.

11/4

1st

2

(2)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Be Here Now

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Progressed well as 2yo and has kept the momentum going since switched to Tapeta back from a break, scoring narrow 5f wins at Newcastle (led close home) and seeming to win with a bit in hand over C&D 18 days ago; unlikely that a further 3lb rise will prevent another bold show.

11/4

1st

1

(3)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Be Here Now

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Several near misses as a 2yo and he overcame trouble in running to make a winning return at Newcastle 19 days ago (5f); that form has a solid look to it and although this track will present a slightly different test, he still looks feasibly weighted up 4lb.

9/4

7th
2 (6)
Indicate

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Blue Point; dam UAE 6f dirt 2yo winner (RPR 80) out of US 5.5f turf stakes winner; yard having a good season with its 2yos and took this race last year with subsequent Group 3 winner Cold Case; interesting newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(16)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:20 York

Indicate

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

Races freely but wasn't hard pressed to win 5f Southwell maiden in February; not as good at Newcastle since but now tongue tied and William Buick is 3-11 for the yard in last five years; not ruled out on handicap debut.

16/1

7

(16)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:20 York

Indicate

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

Races freely but wasn't hard pressed to win 5f Southwell maiden in February; not as good at Newcastle since but now tongue tied and William Buick is 3-11 for the yard in last five years; not ruled out on handicap debut.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £10.58
Trifecta £33.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Land Lover

SPOTLIGHT:

We Never Stop

The Times:

Twilight Romance

Telegraph:

Indicate

Daily Mail:

Land Lover

D Express:

Land Lover

The Sun:

Land Lover

RP RATINGS:

We Never Stop

POSTDATA:

We Never Stop

Daily Record:

We Never Stop

The Guardian:

Twilight Romance

Daily Mirror:

Twilight Romance

The Star:

Twilight Romance