June 28 / 14.10 Salisbury

14.10

Good To Firm

Due Diligence Standing At Whitsbury Manor British EBF Blagrave Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
RTV
View Course
Due Diligence Standing At Whitsbury Manor British EBF Blagrave Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £6.60

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a good pedigree but he ran green and got detached before finishing out the back at Newbury (6.5f, good; 12-1) 13 days ago; can only be watched after that low-key start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Sole win from 19 starts came in a Salisbury maiden on his second start in 2023; has posted a couple of good efforts for this stable, including when beaten a neck at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; first-time hood) in February; cheekpieces are quickly discarded after a poor run here over 1m3f latest.

9/1

10th

9

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

0-11 on the AW and 1-18 overall; down another 2lb and cheekpieces are given a go this time, but he still has stamina to prove over this far.

12/1

4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

0-13 in handicaps and usually seen over further than this, but he did run well when fourth of nine over 7f here in March; with a couple in here that like to go forward, he may have the race run to suit and drops into a 0-80 for the first time; hood removed; interesting.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m AW 2yo winner (RPR 82), out of French 1m1f winning half-sister to French winners Vraiment Rouge (1m2f), Aux Quatre Saisons (1m3f) and Jeton (1m2f); yard had a 2yo debut winner on Sunday and he needs watching in market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:35 York

Dancing Gemini

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Roger Teal

Most recent success came in Group 2 at Sandown (1m, good) last April; not at best in three runs this season, including in same race and when returned to 1m2f for Group 1 at Royal Ascot five weeks ago; needs a revival.

12/1

5th

2

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Dancing Gemini

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Kept on for fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good) last month, having been beaten just a neck in the same Group 1 in 2025; on that latest evidence this step back up in trip is worth a go, but others arrive with stronger claims.

50/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 42

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has worn a hood in both his runs; shaped with promise when fourth at Chester on his debut and he built on that when a front-running second at Haydock (6f, good to firm; 3-1) two weeks ago; sets a fair standard on that form and this step up in trip should suit on pedigree; key player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000gns foal, 55,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m (RPR 76), closely related to 6f/7f Listed winner Rose Bonheur out of 1m Group 3 winner; yard is in good form and interesting to see how he figures in market on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Crimson Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Decent 3yo who's enjoyed a revival round Chepstow of late, beating a subsequent winner off 7lb lower last month before following up a fortnight ago; every chance of completing the hat-trick.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Crimson Road

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Prevailed by 1l in C&D contest (good to firm) last month on only his fourth start for current yard; back up only 3lb he remains attractively handicapped on 3yo form; respected.

5/4

1st

1

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

Crimson Road

10st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Losing run up to 14, but now 22lb below his last winning mark and showed a bit more when fourth of nine at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last time; that form is working out quite well and one to be interested in.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
185,000euros yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to six winners including Seychelloise (6f-7f AW; RPR 101), Sablonne (6f including 2yo; 104) and Sidereal (7f; 86); dam 5f-5.5f 2yo winner (including Group 3; 106); has a striking pedigree and he needs a close look on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Jubilee Walk

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: James Ferguson

Record of 0-7 this year but he has encouraging recent form; ties in closely with Brosay on penultimate effort and ran well, faring best of the near-side group, in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) latest; wears cheekpieces for first time on home soil; major contender.

3/1

23

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Jubilee Walk

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

Reinvigorated by gelding/wind operations in March; good seconds at York and Ascot either side of a York eighth (behind Northern Ticker) where plenty went wrong; 3lb ahead of the handicapper; capable of being involved.

16/1

5

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Jubilee Walk

9st 10lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Ferguson

Gelded and underwent wind surgery after an unsuccessful stint in Bahrain over the winter; two good runs in 6f handicaps in midsummer, notably his York second in July (6f, good); only eighth back at that track two weeks ago but he stumbled leaving the stalls and then got a bump in the final furlong when still in contention for a place; missed an intended run due to soft ground as a 2yo and could probably do with it drying out.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000gns half-sister to winners Platform Nineteen (2m; RPR 97), Sophie Gray (1m4f AW; 77) and Colonial Empire (bumper/2m hurdle); dam 1m6f/2m AW winner (83), half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner The Fugue; has plenty of stamina in pedigree and she's probably a longer-term prospect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Unreal Connection

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope.

25/1

7th

5

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Unreal Connection

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unreal Connection

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win was in an Epsom maiden 16 months ago and she was never involved over 8.6f here (seventh of 11) last time; cheekpieces are now added but she's been in and out this year and her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; others are more convincing.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000euros foal, 120,000gns yearling; second foal; half-brother to Bahrain 1m1f/1m2f winner West Suffolk; dam unplaced 6f/10.5f in France, half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Ouqba, 1m4f Listed winner Foxhaven and useful 1m-1m4f winner Robby Bobby; plenty to like on paper and he needs watching in market on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Aragon Castle

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Continued his progressive ways when comfortably making all at Hamilton (1m, good) in July; creditable efforts in handicaps at Glorious Goodwood and the York Ebor meeting since; one to consider in these slightly calmer waters.

6/1

6th

17

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Aragon Castle

8st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, edged right 3f out, soon outpaced, hung left but rallied over 1f out, kept on

11/1

5th

6

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Aragon Castle

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

stumbled start, took keen hold, towards rear

10/1

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted support into 11-1 at Newbury (6.5f, good) two weeks ago but he never got involved before finishing a well-held seventh of 13; should know more this time but plenty of improvement is needed on his second start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(8)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Goodwood

Mad Punter

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

Showed no improvement on nursery debut six days ago and still hasn't built on debut effort; chance partly depends on whether he responds well to first-time headgear.

16/1

6th

7

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

13:50 Windsor

Mad Punter

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, bit short of room and lost ground over 6f out, headway 3f out, pressed leaders 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000gns half-brother to winners Talbeyah (8.5f-1m2f including Canada; 99), Sarrocchi (7f 2yo/1m Listed; RPR 98), Bondi Sands (Australian 10.5f/GB 1m4f; 82) and Maison D'Or (3m1f hurdle); dam French/US 7.5f-1m winner (including Listed; 103); yard 2-34 with 2yos this season and others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Letmebetheboss

9st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Won three times over 1m6f/2m on turf/AW for the Muir/Grassick yard last year and ran well when fourth of 11 on stable debut at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) in December; returns from 252 days off and worth a market check.

13/2

11

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Letmebetheboss

10st 12lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won on soft last October, twice on AW in May/June and, although two of his four starts since were pretty disappointing, he reached new heights when scoring tidily at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; just 2lb higher than last time and when he's won he's done it in some style.

6/1

1st

6

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Letmebetheboss

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won at Bath (1m5f, soft) around a year ago but largely kept to AW since and went back-to-back in that sphere (1m6f/2m) across May and June; lesser effort at Kempton three weeks ago but he's not ruled out on this return to turf.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
34,000gns 2yo; eighth foal; half-brother to four winners including Alpha Hedge (HK 1m; RPR 91) and Comino (6f-7f including 2yo; 90); dam unplaced 6f (43), half-sister to 7f Listed winner Tombelaine; yard 1-27 with 2yos in recent years and he's probably one for further down the line.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Cliff

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

lost many lengths start

12/1

8th

6

(9)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

16:37 Salisbury

Mr Cliff

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

midfield

100/1

6th

7

(4)

16th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:00 Salisbury

Mr Cliff

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

took keen hold, led, headed and switched left over 4f out, weakened from 3f out

50/1

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) on his debut and he missed the break before finishing a tailed-off seventh of eight; takes a big step up in trip but he needs a transformation on his second start; hood added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Non-runners

Mr Cliff, Whathappensinvegas

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £211.80
Straight Forecast £177.59
Trifecta £1610.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Watcha Matey

The Guardian:

Jubilee Walk

The Times:

Letmebetheboss

NEWMARKET:

Crimson Road

LAMBOURN:

Dancing Gemini

Telegraph:

Aragon Castle

D Express:

Jubilee Walk

Daily Mirror:

Jubilee Walk

The Sun:

Jubilee Walk

POSTDATA:

Watcha Matey

Daily Mail:

Watcha Matey

The Star:

Watcha Matey

Daily Record:

Watcha Matey