14.15
SoftRacehorse Syndicates Association EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3698.99
- 0m 6f 18y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 12 (5) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, headway towards near side from 2f out, went third final 110yds, kept on |
7/2 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
25th May 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Carries a 3lb penalty and he's the only one of these who lacks a recent run; however, he holds leading form claims having gone 4-4 in his 2yo campaign, winning Group 1s at Deauville (6f, very soft; Morny) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm; Middle Park) on his final two starts; could be tough to beat. |
8/13 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
25th May 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Carries a 3lb penalty and he's the only one of these who lacks a recent run; however, he holds leading form claims having gone 4-4 in his 2yo campaign, winning Group 1s at Deauville (6f, very soft; Morny) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm; Middle Park) on his final two starts; could be tough to beat. |
8/13 |
2/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 6 (4) |
24th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Did very well (3-5) last season for new stable, completing a notable summer hat-trick (7f/1m, good to firm) that culminated in Group 1 success at York; not disgraced from unfavourable draw in the QEII on final outing; may rate higher still and looks likely to go well. |
13/2 |
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6 (13) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won 7f handicap (good to firm) at the Royal meeting here and followed up in the Group 2 Summer Mile on the round course here (good to firm), before landing the hat-trick in the Group 1 City Of York Stakes (7f, good to firm); they finished in a heap at York and a bigger performance is needed in this hotter Group 1, but he's highly progressive and warrants respect. |
13/2 |
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4 (7) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
4yo for whom things have clicked in a big way this season; impressive in the Buckingham Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) and followed up in Group 2 Summer Mile there last month; did well in the latter to overhaul one who had built a clear lead; respected now in a Group 1. |
5/2 |
13/2
- Place: £2.60
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 (6) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Not beaten far at Hamilton in August (5f, good) but only four ran there and he hasn't built on it since; will be 3lb lower from the weekend and easy enough to have reservations. |
25/1 |
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2 (11) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Smart on his day, as when close up in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April 2024; showed he was sharp enough for 5f when going down in a tight finish at Hamilton (good; four ran) in August and although below that level since he'll be suited by a return to good to soft ground in this lower grade than of late; has run well in a visor and it's now refitted. |
8/1 |
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6 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Appeared to run well when a close third at Hamilton last month but that effort is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; down in the weights but stable may have stronger claims with Democracy Dilemma. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 5
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| 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 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
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23 (14) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
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 |
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5 (7) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
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 |
13/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 1 (4) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice over 7f for Karl Burke as a 2yo; not much to celebrate since but his stable debut in January (C&D) wasn't without hope and he's now 10lb lower; not solid but a big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue. |
8/1 |
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4 (5) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo; failed to win for his next yard but his mark has eased considerably and he got no luck last time at Carlisle (6f); not discounted. |
10/1 |
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7 (1) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo who's proved hard to place for two yards since; handicapper easing off now and he may have needed his recent Thirsk run, back from six months off, but he'll need to improve a deal on that. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 2 (4) |
21st Jul 2023 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
dwelt start, switched right soon after start |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 55
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 4 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has done his winning, and a lot of his racing, over 7f; didn't get the breaks back down to 6f last time following a fair AW comeback, and he's capable of going well off this mark. |
6/1 |
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11th 10 (17) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Back to his best with a front-running 7f win at Epsom last August; creditable fourth to Arantes Nascimento on his return to action last month; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark and he is yet to win at 6f. |
20/1 |
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4th 4 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Returned to winning form in emphatic fashion at Epsom (7f, good) last August, but following an 8lb rise he failed to beat a rival in an amateurs' event at Ascot (7f, good to soft) in October; opposable on first start since. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 5
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 5 (11) |
5th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Runner-up on nursery debut at Newbury (7f, good) in August and filled the same spot at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last time behind one who has followed up off 4lb higher; runs off the same mark as last time and he's a major player on his AW debut. |
11/2 |
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2nd 3 (5) |
15th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Down the field in his first three starts (6f) but took a step forward when second of 12 in a 7f nursery at Newbury 17 days ago; that effort offered hope of better and a 3lb rise looks fair enough; this will be the quickest ground he's tackled but he's a strong contender. |
9/4 |
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2nd 10 (12) |
29th Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 98
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 11 (6) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Three AW wins when trained by Ed Dunlop; 0-5 for current yard but was placed over 1m2f here last month; 1m too sharp last time; each-way claims if on his game. |
20/1 |
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10th 5 (7) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner 1m2f Brighton handicap last July; best run for this yard so far when a dead-heating third of nine with Star Mind over the extended 1m2f here last Friday; this trip is possibly a bit shorter than ideal. |
8/1 |
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3rd 4 (2) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 12lb |
Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner Brighton handicap last July; some encouragement in his 5.75l seventh here in February, but that is sandwiched between two poor efforts for new yard. |
15/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 3 (9) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three-time course winner (7f/1m) who disappointed in this race last year when chasing a Brighton hat-trick; bounced back when runner-up at Epsom next time but he 's not been in the same form since, including when fifth at Leicester on Monday; body of work at this venue says he can never be dismissed, however, and first-time blinkers might reignite the fire. |
7/2 |
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5th 1 (5) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Disappointing end to last season but he's below last May's last winning mark and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Bath (1m, firm) last month; could build on that latest outing and he's not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Below his best when last seen but he started last season well, being beaten a neck on his reappearance before winning his next two starts (all at Brighton), and returns from a 176-day break off a mark 2lb below the latest success; may bounce back. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 3 (9) |
9th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Made his debut in a warm race at Nottingham (6f, good to soft; 80-1) but didn't show much and finished tailed off; this is weaker but he needs a major step forward. |
50/1 |
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11th 6 (5) |
21st Jul 2023 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
prominent |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.09 |
| Trifecta | £17.20 |
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