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
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

21

(15)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

We Never Stop

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Suited by AW; both turf wins on good to firm and although he's 10lb lower than when last to finish in the Gold Cup 12 months ago he has not yet indicated that he handles anything slower than good.

33/1

7th

8

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

We Never Stop

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

On a losing run but he posted a very good second after wind surgery at Chester (6f) in June; went without his usual cheekpieces when last of 21 in 6f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him bounce back.

25/1

21th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

We Never Stop

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Three poor runs to begin his turf campaign but he underwent wind surgery in June and returned to form with a close second at Chester (6f, good) four weeks ago; not certain to confirm those placings with Stratusnine.

20/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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
Jockey / Trainer
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
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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

+o+e Accumulators

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