July 21 / 17.55 Hamilton

17.55

Good To Soft

G4 Claims Ltd EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands A/B/C/D)(EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4806
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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G4 Claims Ltd EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands A/B/C/D)(EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91

Form: 2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a strong Newcastle novice in which he finished second on last month's debut (6f) but he shaped well, fluffing the start and getting behind but travelling powerfully into contention and only worried out of the win late on; open to improvement and he's a key player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Ballymount Boy

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart as 2yo, placed in the Group 3 Acomb at this meeting (on good to firm) before winning a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy); retains ability but he's not obviously well handicapped and the suspicion is he would prefer good ground or softer; gelded since last start.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ballymount Boy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on any ground; ties in with Indian Run on York form last August; good second in the Richmond here the time before and bagged Listed honours later in 2yo campaign; got going too late in 6f AW Group 3 most recently, shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; could go well.

9/1

6th

11

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:04 Newcastle (AW)

Ballymount Boy

8st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Tough performer at two, winning a Hamilton maiden and a Doncaster Listed event (both 6f) as well as chasing home Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes; flopped in the Greenham on his return ten weeks ago (7f, good to soft) and now comes here with a point to prove.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,500gns yearling, £46,000 2yo; half-brother to winners Lord Sam's Castle (RPR 88), Saleh (80), Rock Crystal (79) and High Commander (Qatar); dam a maiden sister to 2000 Guineas winner Footstepsinthesand; pedigree offers hope of a bright future.
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5th

5

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Union Island

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two of his last five starts (with and without headgear), scrambling home at Leicester (1m, good to firm) 18 days ago; a 2lb rise not excessive and he has a good strike-rate for one of his rating; chance.

4/1

1st

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Union Island

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Back to winning ways at Lingfield (1m) in February but his more recent form is not so encouraging, tenth in 1m Doncaster handicap two weeks ago; needs to take a step forward.

25/1

10th

1

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Union Island

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

Back to winning ways at Lingfield (1m) in February but he beat one in 1m Southwell handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back on turf.

12/1

5/1

Form: 93

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never in the hunt at Windsor on his debut but he fared much better when third of seven at Doncaster 33 days ago (7f, good to firm); the fourth and fifth there have since been well beaten and the suspicion is that he'll need another surge of progress to win.
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5th

8

(8)

25th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newmarket

Gamraan

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start

16/1

3rd

4

(1)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Gamraan

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, pressed leader

12/1

7th

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ayr

Gamraan

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Improved form when second of 13 on nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood (7f, soft); unable to build on that the next twice (7f/1m, good to firm/AW) but may get back on track when he returns to slow turf.

7/1

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£75,000 yearling; half-brother to five winners, three of whom have recorded an RPR in excess of 100; dam a Group-placed 5f winner (102); stable rich in 2yo talent; interesting newcomer.
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5th

5

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Media Shooter

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Three-time AW winner, two of them over C&D, and he's tumbling down the weights; one to keep an eye on in the betting but he's struggled to get competitive since December; major turnaround needed in a switch of headgear.

8/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Media Shooter

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Triple AW winner but his last success was 19 months ago and he's struggled in four runs for current yard; mark is tumbling but he needs a big turnaround back up in trip; cheekpieces return.

8/1

9th

6

(9)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Media Shooter

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Three-time AW winner who was also successful on turf at Musselburgh (7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August 2024, but he's struggled in three starts since joining this stable; dropped another 3lb.

22/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £7.60
Straight Forecast £9.00
Trifecta £17.20

Selections

Telegraph:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Ballymount Boy

TOPSPEED:

Gamraan

The Times:

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RP RATINGS:

Ballymount Boy

POSTDATA:

Ballymount Boy

Daily Mail:

Ballymount Boy

The Star:

Gamraan

D Express:

Media Shooter

The Guardian:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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