August 05 / 16.45 Goodwood

16.45

Soft

British EBF 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes

  • Prize money: £30924
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling; Saxon Warrior half-brother to 1m 2yo winner Gentle Whinny; dam 5f 2yo winner, half-sister to 1m2f 2yo Group 1 winner Wonderment; one of two newcomers for a trainer who has won the last two runnings of this race; heed the market signals.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(4)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Celtic Warrior

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Heavy ground the likely reason for his modest effort at Chester (1m2f) last month, but was only been beaten a neck over the same trip at Epsom (good) the time before; record on the AW reads 321 and stable 31-131 (24%) here in past five seasons; respected.

11/2

4th

2

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Celtic Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

prominent, ridden 4f out, lost position 3f out, weakened 1f out

9/4

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
13,000gns foal; Belardo half-brother to Italian 7.5f winner Signa, out of 1m2f winner; on paper, looks the weakest of the three Hannon debutants.
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9th

7

(9)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Chequers Court

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Son of Belardo who showed fair form in his three juvenile starts in the autumn, coming in a solid sixth of ten in 1m Salisbury novice on his final start; he appeals as the sort to take a step forward now venturing into handicap company.

8/1

9th

7

(9)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Chequers Court

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Son of Belardo who showed fair form in his three juvenile starts in the autumn, coming in a solid sixth of ten in 1m Salisbury novice on his final start; he appeals as the sort to take a step forward now venturing into handicap company.

8/1

6th

1

(6)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Salisbury

Chequers Court

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Twice-raced colt who is still open to progress; promising fourth at Newbury (7f, good to soft) then nearly justified favouritism at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) where he went down by only a nose; remains of interest.

7/2

Abandoned

Form: 5

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros foal, 475,000gns yearling; Champagne Stakes entry; showed clear promise in Sandown novice event (7f, good; 12-1 shot) last month, finishing a close fifth of ten having soon recovered from a tardy start to race handily; likely to progress and holds major claims.
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6th

2

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Devils Point

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Menuisier

Suited by ground softer than good; made all in the 2024 German 2,000 Guineas but struggled in French Group 1 next time; best to assume he'll need the outing on return from 14-month absence, unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

1st

2

(3)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Devils Point

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Ffos Las maiden winner (7.4f, soft) last August who twice made the frame at Group 3 level before excelling himself when second of seven in the Group 1 Kameko Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) in October; slightly disappointing when only third of seven in a Deauville Group 3 (7f, heavy) last month, but may have had an excuse and this looks a good opportunity.

1/3

1st

2

(3)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Devils Point

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Ffos Las maiden winner (7.4f, soft) last August who twice made the frame at Group 3 level before excelling himself when second of seven in the Group 1 Kameko Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) in October; slightly disappointing when only third of seven in a Deauville Group 3 (7f, heavy) last month, but may have had an excuse and this looks a good opportunity.

1/3

Abandoned

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut at Doncaster (7f, soft; 20-1 shot) two weeks ago, finishing 5l fourth of 14; can't totally rule out improvement but pedigree suggests he's unlikely to fully flourish until sent over longer trips.
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3rd

1

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:20 Pontefract

Empire Of Art

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Fair fourth at Doncaster (7f, soft) on debut and built on that to win at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month; solid claims under penalty.

2/1

1st

5

(2)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Empire Of Art

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Half-brother to Group-placed 1m2f 2yo winner Emerald Master (RPR 96); dam half-sister to dual Ascot Gold Cup winner Royal Rebel; 20-1, 5l fourth of 14 in novice at Doncaster (7f, soft) and should improve, as he needs to.

9/1

Form: 2

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; Too Darn Hot half-brother to four winners for the Johnston stable, including two very smart ones; duly made a promising debut at Ayr (7f, good to soft; 11-4) where he kept on for second behind a colt who is now 2-2; holds two Group entries; respected.
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6th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie.

11/1

3

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

15:35 Hamilton

Individualism

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Acts on good to soft but both wins (at 1m3f and about 1m) on good; ran up to his best when a close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in August but needs to pull out more against in-form rivals.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000gns yearling, 68,000euros 2yo; Muhaarar half-brother to winners Tarrabb (7f/1m) and Mukeedd (7f AW 2yo); yard is 0-11 with 2yos this term; best watched.
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3rd

8

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Liveandletlive

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent, pressed leaders 4f out, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out

8/1

1st

4

(4)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:52 Haydock

Liveandletlive

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent, raced wide home turn

7/2

1st

6

(2)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:40 Nottingham

Liveandletlive

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Mixed form across his three 2yo runs and merely fifth on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (1m, AW); however, he was sent off at just 3-1 and was found to have been struck into; there's potential in his pedigree and he may be able to take a step forward today.

8/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000gns 2yo; Too Darn Hot half-brother to winners True Warfare (7f including AW 2yo) and Shirbo (French 10.7f AW), out of unraced half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Lillie Langtry; already gelded; market can guide.
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6th

5

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Our Papa Smurf

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Best on the Flat at around 1m2f and his two wins over hurdles came over 2m round undemanding courses; stamina would be a concern then for a yard also responsible for Aggagio and Galactic Jack.

6/1

5th

7

9th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

15:45 Plumpton

Our Papa Smurf

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dictated a modest pace when just holding on over 2m here (soft) a fortnight ago, for which he's gone up only 3lb; it remains to be seen whether he'll get this far as he's bred for the Flat.

7/2

1st

2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Our Papa Smurf

11st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Off the mark over hurdles in juvenile maiden at Warwick (2m, good to soft; 50-1) in December 2024; well held on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) last month; needs to have come on for that; cheekpieces return.

13/2

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
£200,000 yearling; by New Bay and the first foal of a NZ 1m Listed winner who is half-sister to Australian 1m2f winner High Bounty out of Australian 1m winner, family of 6f/6.5f Group 1 winner Cherokee Rose; the most expensive purchase among the Hannon newcomers; possibilities.
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No Results Found

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; Sioux Nation half-brother to Italian winners Alfonsine (Listed-placed 7f-1m 2yo) and Framily (5f including 2yo) and a winner in Morocco; market informative.
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6th

5

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:30 Kempton

Red Cloud

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Something seemed amiss on latest Flat start; consistent and steadily progressive (in Class 6) otherwise in 2024, winning twice over middle distances; looks the type who could do well in this sphere for his dual-purpose yard; interesting.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns yearling; Make Believe half-brother to winners Adelaise (7f AW), Happenstance (7f AW 2yo) and Halite (French 2m1f/2m4f hurdle); dam 7f 2yo winner; one of two runners for Andrew Balding, who has won this contest for the last two years; check the betting.
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2nd

4

(1)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Royal Supremacy

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Improved for the step up in trip when second in the Italian Derby (1m3f, soft) in May, and another good run when third in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm; Space Legend second); there's every chance he'll continue to progress and he's respected.

13/2

3rd

9

(12)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Royal Supremacy

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Raised his game when second of 15 in the Italian Derby (1m3f, soft) last month and gives the impression he'll stay today's extra yardage, but he'll need to improve at least another 10lb to go one better here.

33/1

3rd

8

(8)

26th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Royal Supremacy

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Gained a last-gasp win over 7f here on debut last August; finished 8l behind Blue Lemons at Newbury on his second start before making a winning handicap debut at Kempton in October (1m); 4lb higher; more to come but such progress is a requirement.

13/2

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000gns foal, 92,000gns yearling; Inns Of Court half-brother to four winners, notably Shawaahid (5f-8.6f including 2yo) and Shania Says (6f AW 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to 1m1f Group 2 winner Mango Diva; Champagne Stakes entry; debutant to consider.
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2

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Stratocracy

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Two-time turf and AW winner (7f-1m); 8lb higher than his highest winning mark and although he may have needed his reappearance, he may also now need a favour from the handicapper.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Stratocracy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

On a career-high mark but he won well from the front at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November when last seen and may remain competitive; dual scorer on turf and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.

12/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros foal, 49,000gns yearling, 20,000gns 2yo; by Kodiac; closely related to three winners, notably One Spirit (7f Listed/1m), out of 1m 2yo winner; one of three newcomers for Gary Moore; market instructive.
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8th

10

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Yarborough

10st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Limited Flat maiden who also ran to a modest level in three races over hurdles; didn't get far on chase debut last month; best watched.

10/1

7

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

14:45 Fontwell

Yarborough

10st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Modest Flat maiden; has shown some aptitude for hurdling this year but last month's fourth of five at Plumpton (2m4f, good) came in a very thin maiden; now bids to exploit 9lb weight-for-age allowance on chasing debut.

14/1

4th

4

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Yarborough

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Modest form in his previous two maiden hurdles and made it 0-12 on the Flat when tailed off in a 1m3f seller at Goodwood four weeks ago (good to firm; 100-1); readily opposed.

14/1

Non-runners

Brunel Nation, Miletus

Verdict

As regards the runners with experience, INDIVIDUALISM and Devil’s Point hold the strongest claims. The Goodwood factor hands the percentage call to the Johnston runner, whose pedigree includes a few smart performers who recorded notable wins here. Miletus, Stratocracy, Persica, Celtic Warrior and Royal Supremacy are interesting types among the newcomers. Any positive market moves should be heeded.[Steve Boow]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Individualism

The Guardian:

Devil's Point

Daily Mail:

Devil's Point

D Express:

Devil's Point

Daily Mirror:

Devil's Point

The Star:

Devil's Point

RP RATINGS:

Individualism

POSTDATA:

Individualism

The Times:

Individualism

Telegraph:

Individualism

The Sun:

Individualism

Daily Record:

Individualism