October 07 / 15.50 Newmarket

15.50

Good

Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.15
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 45

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability on both starts, when fourth at Ffos Las (7.3f, good to soft) then fifth in a warm novice at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); he needs something extra today but is bred to do better; not ruled out.
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9th

3

(1)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Hand Of God

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Justified favouritism in the Golden Gates at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) when last seen, following up his Esher Cup win and taking record to 3-5; gelded since; the type to develop into a Group performer before long and is likely to find an 11lb rise manageable; respected.

5/2

9th

3

(1)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Hand Of God

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Justified favouritism in the Golden Gates at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) when last seen, following up his Esher Cup win and taking record to 3-5; gelded since; the type to develop into a Group performer before long and is likely to find an 11lb rise manageable; respected.

5/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hung right when a disappointing favourite on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in August; however, this well-bred sort has been gelded since and it will be no surprise if he is a big improver today for his top trainer who has won two of the last three runnings of this race.
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1st

5

(5)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:45 York

Classic Encounter

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Won on reappearance at Redcar (1m, good) in April before a good second at Newmarket (1m, good; unraced on slower); only third of six at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last time but this lightly raced 4yo remains one to be interested in and perhaps today's extra yardage will help.

6/1

3rd

3

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Newmarket

Classic Encounter

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Lightly raced 4yo for whom things clicked again with a reappearance win at Redcar (1m, good) last month; backed that up with a good second of 14 over this C&D (good) and he's a strong contender.

7/4

3rd

3

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Newmarket

Classic Encounter

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Lightly raced 4yo for whom things clicked again with a reappearance win at Redcar (1m, good) last month; backed that up with a good second of 14 over this C&D (good) and he's a strong contender.

7/4

OUR TIP

100/1

  • Place: £7.25

Form: 8

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 on debut when slowly away, failing to settle and beaten 10l in eighth of 11 at Leicester (7f, soft) last month; however, his half-brother and stablemate Island Bandit left his debut run behind in 2021 to win at 125-1 on his second start, and the yard's Zoulu Chief was a 150-1 winner this May on his second outing; possible improver and he's not a forlorn hope.
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1st

4

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Windsor

Brave Call

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Heather Main

Promise on his second 2yo run (1m, good to firm) and again on his reappearance when third at Newbury in April (1m2f, good to soft); tailed off in a Listed event at the Guineas meeting; leading form claims but he will need to a return to his best.

9/2

4th

1

(1)

3rd May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Brave Call

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Heather Main

The only maiden in this field, being 0-3, albeit has shown clear promise, most recently staying-on third at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) on seasonal debut; has the worst chance on bare ratings, upped in class.

25/1

4th

1

(1)

3rd May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Brave Call

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Heather Main

The only maiden in this field, being 0-3, albeit has shown clear promise, most recently staying-on third at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) on seasonal debut; has the worst chance on bare ratings, upped in class.

25/1

9/4

Form: 52 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fifth on debut in the valuable Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) in August and beaten just a head at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last time; has the best form in this field and he's an obvious contender.
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28

(13)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Sisyphean

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runnner; has shown useful form at York in last two attempts over 1m, winning easily last July (good to soft) and close second on reappearance (good to firm); could well have more to offer at this trip.

20/1

2nd

6

(13)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:42 York

Sisyphean

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who won by 5l over C&D (good to soft) last July and was a close fourth at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) in August, losing two places close home; soft ground may not have suited here when last seen in October; lightly raced and could make a bold bid under Ryan Moore on his reappearance.

6/1

2nd

6

(13)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:42 York

Sisyphean

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who won by 5l over C&D (good to soft) last July and was a close fourth at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) in August, losing two places close home; soft ground may not have suited here when last seen in October; lightly raced and could make a bold bid under Ryan Moore on his reappearance.

6/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to US 8.5f Flat and 2m3f jumps winner Queens Empire; dam US 1m1f Grade 1 winner from classy family; this Frankel colt is in top hands and could play a leading role on debut.
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5th

8

(7)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket

Royal Majesty

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Fourth foal; half-brother to US 8.5f Flat and 2m3f jumps winner Queens Empire; dam US 1m1f Grade 1 winner from classy family; this Frankel colt is in top hands and could play a leading role on debut.

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-1, kept on for promising fourth of ten on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, soft); he's from a family his trainer has done well with and the step up to 1m is a likely positive; firmly in calculations.
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4th

6

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

19:45 Beverley

Kings Fountain

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Slowly away and no impact when fifth at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last month on first handicap start; however, he showed promise on soft ground on his debut last September and perhaps he'll tap back into that when reverting to a slow surface; trainer does well here; wears a first-time hood.

9/2

5th

9

(2)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

14:10 Haydock

Kings Fountain

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Andrew Balding

Signs of promise last autumn on first two starts (7f/1m, soft/good to firm) and likewise when close fourth of five at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; his talented half-siblings Valley Forge and Speak improved for this yard when sent into handicaps, and he may well do likewise; one to consider.

100/30

5th

9

(2)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

14:10 Haydock

Kings Fountain

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Andrew Balding

Signs of promise last autumn on first two starts (7f/1m, soft/good to firm) and likewise when close fourth of five at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; his talented half-siblings Valley Forge and Speak improved for this yard when sent into handicaps, and he may well do likewise; one to consider.

100/30

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's potential in his pedigree and he's open to improvement on this second start, but he was soundly beaten at 50-1 on last month's debut at Ascot (7f, good) and the yard looks to have a better chance with King's Fountain.
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2

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Purefoy

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole success came on handicap debut on Lingfield AW in April last year when trained by Andrew Balding; form tailed off subsequently and sold for 8,000gns in October; inauspicious seasonal/stable debut when last of five over C&D 13 days ago; first-time tongue-tie now applied alongside usual cheekpieces; hard to fancy.

8/1

2

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Purefoy

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole success came on handicap debut on Lingfield AW in April last year when trained by Andrew Balding; form tailed off subsequently and sold for 8,000gns in October; inauspicious seasonal/stable debut when last of five over C&D 13 days ago; first-time tongue-tie now applied alongside usual cheekpieces; hard to fancy.

8/1

5th

2

(1)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:35 Brighton

Purefoy

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Sole win came on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW; first start since being gelded) off 10lb higher; third of ten at Thirsk (7f, good to soft; made the running) from this lower turf mark in September; off since and left Andrew Balding in October for 8,000gns; watch the market.

11/2

20/1

Form: 48

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for encouraging fourth on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) last month but took a backward step when eighth there (7f) next time; improvement required if he's to make an impact here.
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5th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Finally got off the mark when winning here over 1m in March (good); probably wasn't suited by steadily-run 7f at Cork last time so still respected but will want a true test.

8/1

5th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Finally got off the mark when winning here over 1m in March (good); probably wasn't suited by steadily-run 7f at Cork last time so still respected but will want a true test.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twelfth foal; half-brother to seven Flat winners, notably Lamar (6f-9.4f including 2yo/Listed), Haddaf (5f-8.5f including 2yo/Listed) and stablemate Cloudbreaker (7f 2yo; Listed-placed at 1m4f); should have a future but he's likely to improve for this debut outing.
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9th

5

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket

Its A Hot One

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Twelfth foal; half-brother to seven Flat winners, notably Lamar (6f-9.4f including 2yo/Listed), Haddaf (5f-8.5f including 2yo/Listed) and stablemate Cloudbreaker (7f 2yo; Listed-placed at 1m4f); should have a future but he's likely to improve for this debut outing.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Attracted market support on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last Wednesday and it will be interesting to see if her backers return, but she was always behind after a slow start and a transformation is needed.
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4th

11

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Ardara Rose

10st 3lb

J: Mr Ben Pollard

T: Richard Hannon

prominent, led after 1f, headed over 6f out, led again over 4f out, soon clear, reduced lead when towards far side over 2f out, headed over 1f out

14/1

10th

11

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield

Ardara Rose

8st 10lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to be placed after six starts and ran no race at all on two of those appearances; kept on for respectable fourth here (2m, soft) last month and might be aided by first-time blinkers today but others look safer.

8/1

Form: 32

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for third on debut on the July course here (7f, good) in August and runner-up to odds-on winner at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; future probably lies over further but he could still be in the mix today.
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12

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Wonder

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Largely consistent, latterly on AW where he's a dual winner; form dipped on Good Friday but could well rebound; showed promise on turf in 2023; not fully exposed over 2m; possibilities off bottom weight.

12/1

12

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Wonder

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Largely consistent, latterly on AW where he's a dual winner; form dipped on Good Friday but could well rebound; showed promise on turf in 2023; not fully exposed over 2m; possibilities off bottom weight.

12/1

1st

12

(9)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Wonder

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Fanshawe

His first run over 2m when making heavy weather of beating two rivals at Southwell and probably achieved more back there in defeat three weeks ago; should have more to offer as a stayer but he's 4lb wrong here.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £58.50
Straight Forecast £49.58
Trifecta £1324.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sisyphean

Telegraph:

King's Fountain

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Majesty

The Times:

Wonder

NEWMARKET:

Royal Majesty

The Guardian:

King's Fountain

D Express:

King's Fountain

TOPSPEED:

Sisyphean

POSTDATA:

Sisyphean

Daily Mail:

Sisyphean

Daily Mirror:

Sisyphean

The Star:

Sisyphean

Daily Record:

Sisyphean

The Sun:

Wonder