August 01 / 14.15 Goodwood

14.15

Good To Soft

British EBF 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £30924
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
RTV
View Course
British EBF 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
11 (12)
Mansa Musa

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £31.90
  • Place: £6.00

Form: 6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-2, lots of early speed when sixth at Naas (6f, good); this track should suit his style and he's probably got a decent draw; now tongue tied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Mansa Musa

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Diego Dias

Progressive in tongue tie on good (to soft), narrow Goodwood maiden win before giving the favourite a race in Round Tower (sweating, led); in theory should be better suited by this track from gate 1 and win; ground the imponderable (on pedigree and form).

5/4

2nd

5

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Mansa Musa

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Diego Dias

sweating, led narrowly, faced challenge but going easily under 2f out, ridden when headed but kept on well inside final furlong

8/1

1st

11

(12)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Goodwood

Mansa Musa

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Diego Dias

11-2, lots of early speed when sixth at Naas (6f, good); this track should suit his style and he's probably got a decent draw; now tongue tied.

14/1

OUR TIP

11/8

  • Place: £1.35

Form: 2

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a 1m4f winner but the dam was quick and he kicked off over 6f at Newbury (good; 7-4), keeping on well behind a promising winner; that form received a timely boost with the third (stablemate of Darroch) winning well at Ascot on Saturday; major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Array

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Group 2 Mill Reef on heavy as a juvenile but missed all of his 3yo campaign and has yet to convince that he's the same force this season, latterly finishing well behind in the International here; however, there's always a chance the first-time visor might trigger something and he'll go on the ground; wouldn't put a line through him.

25/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Array

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo over 6f in 2023, winning the Mill Reef on heavy ground; missed last season but has shown signs of retaining ability, including over 7f, this year; switches to a handicap for the first time and could go well, albeit needs a career-best performance to defy his mark.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.85

Form: 3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£200,000 2yo who raced up with the leaders before weakening into third behind a well-touted newcomer at Nottingham (6f, good to soft); not ideally drawn but highly likely that he'll take a step forward from last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

14/1

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had a wide trip when a fading third at Windsor (6f, good; 15-2), and the winner of that is now 2-3 and finished seventh in the Coventry; anticipated improvement should see him in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Havanagreattime

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Richard Hughes

Has gained his wins over 6f on turf and 7f on AW; inconsistent since last success and has something to prove over this trip in this sphere; change of headgear.

33/1

9th

1

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Havanagreattime

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

C&D winner who hasn't run over this trip since February; below best on last two outings and plenty to prove from widest draw back on AW.

12/1

12th

4

(3)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Havanagreattime

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Regained the winning thread at Newbury in April; inconsistent results over C&D since; each-way possibilities on penultimate effort (good second) but isn't guaranteed to reproduce it.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to 6f winners Peggy's Angel (2yo; RPR 86) and Mrs Discombe (74); dam 7f winner (68), half-sister to useful 5f winner Duchess Dora out of 6f 2yo winner; from top yard, so one to note.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dorney Lake

8st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Liam Bailey

Looked to be coming to the boil when third at Southwell last month but two subsequent turf efforts have been blighted by slow starts; on a dangerous mark but he goes without any accessories and needs to get it right at the stalls.

16/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Dorney Lake

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Liam Bailey

Disappointing at Catterick on Wednesday when he couldn't get into it after a slow start; he had been threatening something better on AW beforehand and this drop in class can help; hood returns; chance if breaking better.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

Dorney Lake

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Four 6f wins on good or faster turf; running himself into form on AW for his new yard this winter, most recently keeping on for third in a 0-80 at Southwell three weeks ago; 14lb lower than for his last turf outing; interesting contender.

5/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000gns foal; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Sky Angel (French 7.5f 2yo/1m Listed; RPR 104) and Donnybrook (6f 2yo; 78); dam French 1m1f-1m4f winner (111), sister to a French 1m Group 2/US 1m4f stakes winner; trainer targets this meeting and won this with a newcomer in 2018.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Sandown

A La Noche

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Well bred; showed some ability on good to soft at Glorious Goodwood (6f; better form) and Newbury (1m) but a good deal more is needed to mix it with the best of today's rivals.

25/1

5th

1

(4)

18th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

A La Noche

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Showed signs of ability with his midfield finish in maiden at Glorious Goodwood, while appearing to find 6f too sharp (backed up by pedigree); open to improvement over this longer distance on second run.

9/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£40,000 yearling; fourth foal; dam German middle-distance maiden, half-sister to 1m3f German Oaks winner Mystic Lips; will stay further.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Robbo

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Placed in two of his last three starts (1m2f/1m3f, AW) for this yard and he won on good to soft at Goodwood (1m) last June for the Moores; tackles stiffer opposition this time but can't be ruled out.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Robbo

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Inconsistent gelding who's with his third yard; better effort at Lingfield in February but gave himself no chance of seeing out 1m4f on his first crack at beyond 1m2f latest thanks to pulling hard; needs to settle early if he's to have a chance.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Robbo

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

On same mark as for his Goodwood win (1m) for Gary and Josh Moore last summer; made a low-key start for new yard last month but he returned to form with a creditable third here (1m2f) last time; was strong at the finish in that race and he's in the mix at this new trip.

11/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam unraced half-sister to 5f Listed winner Swiss Lake (dam of sprint Group 3 winners Swiss Spirit and Swiss Diva) and useful 5f-7f winner Hajoum; bred to be quick and market can guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Cowell

Hasn't had many chances on AW but he looked good over C&D last spring and he picked up smartly to beat eight rivals at Chelmsford last month; this is a higher grade but a 4lb rise is fair enough and he still has a bit of potential.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud King

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Southwell Tapeta winner who is now 1lb lower than when successful at Haydock (5f, good) last summer, but probably needs a bit more than in his recent efforts now switched to Polytrack; stable triple-handed.

11/2

4

(9)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:10 Sandown

Cloud King

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Robert Cowell

Couple of fourth-place finishes since wearing cheekpieces; scored comfortably off this mark at Haydock last July and a return to that peak form would give him major claims.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns 2yo; sixth foal; brother to 6f-1m winner Tomorrow's Dream (including 2yo; RPR 101), half-brother to winners Three Weeks (1m 2yo; 98) and Funny Man (1m4f-1m6f; 86); unraced dam closely related to 1m6f Group 1 winner Royal Diamond; market can guide with connections running two.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Dreamer

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mike Murphy

Trapped wide at Kempton last time having run well a couple of times at Chelmsford; two previous runs on Tapeta weren't great, however, and others have more pressing claims.

14/1

11

(6)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Dark Dreamer

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mike Murphy

Back in good nick for last two of his four runs for Mike Murphy, twice finishing fourth on AW at Chelmsford (7f/6f) this spring; still well handicapped on older form and holds each-way claims.

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No danger to the front two (both useful) at Salisbury (6f, good to firm; 14-1) but shaped nicely after racing freely and the stable won the maiden at Ascot on Saturday with a colt who finished third on debut; unlikely to be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(8)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Darroch

9st 10lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide early, prominent, led after 1f, hung left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

8th

2

(3)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Darroch

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

8th

2

(3)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Darroch

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, edged left 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

Form: 2

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-1 and outsider of the four runners when splitting experienced opposition at Hamilton (6f; good to soft), having been headed in the final 100 yards; this is much deeper but that was a promising start, and the yard's 2yos are on a high after Saturday's Group-race success at Ascot.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

50/1

Form: 3

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£15,000 breeze-up buy; only just missed out from off the pace in 6f soft-ground maiden at Brighton but it was a modest race; this will be way tougher.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(6)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Goodwood

Bu Sidra

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

£15,000 breeze-up buy; only just missed out from off the pace in 6f soft-ground maiden at Brighton but it was a modest race; this will be way tougher.

50/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

18:30 Brighton

Bu Sidra

9st 5lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Gay Kelleway

held up in rear, niggled along and ran green after 2f, switched to centre 3f out, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden and challenging 1f out, led narrowly final 110yds, headed towards finish, just held

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000euros yearling; seventh living foal; closely related to Spanish 1m winner War Of Dance, half-brother to three winners including Wooster (10.6f/1m4f, RPR 87; 2m1f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to 5f/5.5f Group 2 winner Gutaifan; stable runs two newcomers so market can guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Rockytherockstar

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Barry Brennan

raced wide, midfield

25/1

4th

7

(5)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ffos Las

Rockytherockstar

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Barry Brennan

Well beaten off basement mark on nursery debut in October (6f) and not seen again since; moves up in trip and has tongue-tie fitted for stable debut (was with Charles Hills); huge improvement needed.

33/1

17th

17

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:37 Leicester

Rockytherockstar

8st 3lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Charles Hills

Has offered little all three runs, coming in last of 13 in 6f Windsor maiden 36 days ago; has since been gelded.

33/1

Non-runners

Fusterlandia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.10
Straight Forecast £33.48
Trifecta £565.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Array

The Guardian:

Alaskan Gold

The Star:

Union Island

Telegraph:

Bu Sidra

LAMBOURN:

Fusterlandia

RP RATINGS:

Array

TOPSPEED:

Array

POSTDATA:

Array

The Times:

Array

Daily Mail:

Array

D Express:

Array

Daily Mirror:

Array

The Sun:

Array

Daily Record:

Array