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SoftBritish EBF 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes
- Prize money: £30924
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 2
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 7 (4) |
15th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
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 |
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4th 2 (7) |
13th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
prominent, ridden 4f out, lost position 3f out, weakened 1f out |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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9th 7 (9) |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
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9th 7 (9) |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
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6th 1 (6) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
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
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 2 (4) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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1st 2 (3) |
3rd May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
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1st 2 (3) |
3rd May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 (4) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
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1st 5 (2) |
13th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: 2
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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6th 2 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Dual Flat winner in Britain (rated 80); fair enough effort on stable debut over C&D in May; last of seven on the Flat 39 days ago, however; up against it. |
20/1 |
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7th 3 (4) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 185y |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner for Charlie Johnston; fair effort on his stable debut in a maiden hurdle here in May; booking of Billy Lee suggests better is expected today. |
7/1 |
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6th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
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 |
Abandoned
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Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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3rd 8 (8) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
prominent, pressed leaders 4f out, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out |
8/1 |
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1st 4 (4) |
8th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, raced wide home turn |
7/2 |
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1st 6 (2) |
21st May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
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
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7th 4 (2) |
29th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Tended to be all or nothing under both codes when last seen; entitled to need this after more than a year off (first Flat run in going on two years) and Nelson Gate looks his yard's best chance. |
14/1 |
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6th 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
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 |
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5th 7 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
Abandoned
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W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Mare
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Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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6th 5 |
25th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
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 |
Abandoned
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Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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2nd 4 (1) |
11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
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3rd 9 (12) |
21st Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
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3rd 8 (8) |
26th Apr 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
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
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Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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9th 3 (7) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Has run well in competitive handicaps this summer, notably his third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) two runs ago; big shout on that form if he can brush off his below-par effort at Newbury. |
10/1 |
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5th 3 (7) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Ended 2025 with a 7f win at Chelmsford and he has run well in competitive handicaps on turf this summer, most recently finishing third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid. |
11/2 |
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3rd 6 (15) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Sixth of 22 over C&D (good) in May on reappearance and further respectable efforts when fifth of 14 on his next two starts (7f, good to firm); however, he needs something extra to return to winning ways today. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
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8th 10 |
18th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
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 |
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7 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
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 |
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4th 4 |
21st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
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
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Individualism