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Racehorse Syndicates Association EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3698.99
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Racehorse Syndicates Association EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

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:

Form & Verdict
52,000gns foal, 42,000gns yearling, 625,000gns 2yo; fifth foal; half-brother to four winners including Mine's A Double (5f/6f; RPR 97); dam placed 5f AW (58), half-sister to smart 7f winner Sirocco Breeze; yard is 3-15 with 2yos this season and interesting to see how he figures in market on debut.
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3rd

12

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Vandeek

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

in touch with leaders, headway towards near side from 2f out, went third final 110yds, kept on

7/2

3rd

1

(5)

25th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Vandeek

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

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

3rd

1

(5)

25th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Vandeek

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

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

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
240,000gns No Nay Never colt; had tough task behind the very useful Ancient Wisdom at Newmarket (7f, good) last month but he showed plenty of promise with his clear second behind that 1-6 shot; sets a good standard on that debut form and this drop in trip looks a good move on pedigree; strong contender.
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2nd

3

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:58 York

Never So Brave

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Smart performer; completed a notable hat-trick (on good to firm ground) last summer, culminating in Group 1 honours over C&D; avoids a penalty for that success and holds a leading chance assuming he's back in similar form; best to forgive Epsom Group 3 effort last time (unsuited by the way the race unfolded).

4/5

5th

5

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Never So Brave

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Merely mid-division in the Group 1 QEII at Ascot (1m, good) last October and again below his best on reappearance at Sandown (1m, good) in April; however, he pulled hard last time and holds leading claims if rediscovering the form of his Group 1 City Of York win (7f, good to firm) last August; mixed messages in his form regarding the suitability of slow ground.

5/4

5th

6

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Never So Brave

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

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

13/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£200,000 brother to 6f AW winner Waddat (including 2yo; 89), closely related to 1m AW winner Paved With Gold (67), half-brother to 4 winners including Zifena (6f 2yo; 94) and Wen Moon (5f 2yo/6f; 87); dam 5f-6f winner (80); plenty to like on paper and yard is 2-5 with 2yos here this season.
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7th

3

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Alaskan Gold

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

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

2

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Alaskan Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

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

6

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:07 Haydock

Alaskan Gold

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

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

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
185,000euros half-brother to six winners; didn't really live up to market expectations when fifth at Salisbury (7f, good to firm; 9-2) three weeks ago but he ran well for a long way from a wide draw; should know more this time and he's open to improvement on this drop in trip.
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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

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
195,000euros yearling; half-brother to five winners including Doctor Geoff (7f-1m1f including 2yo/Listed/HK Group 3; RPR 110), Show Respect (6f 2yo; 101) and Accurate (French 6.5f 2yo/7.5f AW; 96); dam Italian 7f/1m1f winner; one of two newcomers for the yard and he needs a look in the market.
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8th

1

(4)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

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

4

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Respectful

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

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

7

(1)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam placed 7f AW 2yo (RPR 70), half-sister to useful winners Not Never (1m1f 2yo/1m4f Flat and 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase) and Final Watch (7f), is granddaughter of 12.5f Listed winner; stablemate of Never So Brave and he could be a longer-term prospect on pedigree.
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6th

2

(4)

21st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:15 Nottingham

Breath Of Wrets

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Sir Michael Stoute

dwelt start, switched right soon after start

10/1

Form: 55

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished fifth in two 6f maidens and he was beaten around 7l at Doncaster (good) last week; has quite a bit to find here and he will be more interesting when switched to nurseries over longer trips.
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3rd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

The Bitter Moose

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Patrick Chamings

Small-field 6f affair not ideal last time and this is a bit easier back in the visor for the first time this season; last summer's easy Epsom win off 4lb lower (made all) showed he's at home round switchback tracks and he's one to consider.

4/1

3rd

4

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

The Bitter Moose

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

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

11th

10

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

The Bitter Moose

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Patrick Chamings

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

8th
7 (2)
Mitwaa

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 5f/7f winner Mushir (including 2yo Listed; RPR 104); no impact when 11-2 at Newbury (6f, good) two weeks ago but he ran green after a slow start and did make some encouraging late headway; should be more streetwise this time and it wouldn't be a surprise if he took a major step forward on his second start.
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6th

5

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mitwaa

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

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

2nd

3

(5)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

16:55 Salisbury

Mitwaa

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

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

2nd

10

(12)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Newbury

Mitwaa

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

prominent

8/1

Form: 98

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished tailed off at Kempton (7f, AW) and Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) and he needs a transformation on this switch to sprinting.
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1st

3

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Palazzo Persico

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to make a winning start for Tony Carroll at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) last month; possibly found the run coming too soon when only fifth over 1m at Brighton six days later; probably stays 1m4f and retains handicapping scope on his best form.

13/8

5th

4

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Palazzo Persico

10st 3lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop who lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to form last Monday (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) when a clearcut winner on his debut for this yard; William Pearman rides again with a penalty to carry.

7/2

1st

6

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Palazzo Persico

10st 9lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland earlier in the year and, although potentially well treated if the change of scenery has helped, he's hard to recommend this time.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much at a big price on his Goodwod debut (6f, good) in May and was withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Sandown last month; no appeal.
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2nd

8

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Havana Mojito

9st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Gallagher

All three wins have been over 7f/1m on good/good to firm at Brighton; has finished second over 7f/1m there in blinkers on last three runs; each-way chance.

7/2

2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Gallagher

Three wins over 7f/1m here; runner-up in his last two starts back at this venue including when beaten half a length by Dion Baker eight days ago; a 4lb pull plus Jack Callan's 3lb claim gives him every chance of reversing the form.

3/1

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Straightforward three-time course winner who looked like making it four (first-time blinkers, switched from cheekpieces) until nabbed late by Aim For The Bull late last month; in off the same mark and his claims are obvious back down in trip.

5/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; closely related to 7f-8.6f winner Calvados Spirit (RPR 90), half-brother to three winners including Hoodwinker (1m-1m2f including 2yo; 92) and Peace and Plenty (1m2f including 2yo; 83); dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Pongee; this looks a tough starting point and he could be one for longer trips further down the line; tongue-tie applied.
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8th

3

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Pontefract

Military Micki

9st 7lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

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

11th

6

(5)

21st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:15 Nottingham

Military Micki

9st 7lb

J: G Cheyne

T: Dylan Cunha

prominent

25/1

Non-runners

Havana Touch

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.90
Straight Forecast £3.09
Trifecta £17.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Never So Brave

NEWMARKET:

Vandeek

The Guardian:

Alaskan Gold

Daily Mail:

Jubilee Walk

RP RATINGS:

Never So Brave

POSTDATA:

Never So Brave

Telegraph:

Never So Brave

D Express:

Never So Brave

Daily Mirror:

Never So Brave

The Sun:

Never So Brave

The Star:

Never So Brave

Daily Record:

Never So Brave

The Times:

Vandeek