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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1st

1

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Hand Of God

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Talented 5yo, but has endured some lengthy absences in his career and was returning from another 280 days off when seventh of 24 in the Spring Cup here (1m, good) last month; return to this trip is not a problem and he's interesting down in grade.

9/2

7th

12

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Hand Of God

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Won the Golden Gates Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in June 2024; seen only three times last season and wasn't at his best, although each run came in a highly competitive race; may need a positive ride to get away with this shorter trip on his reappearance, but the handicapper has given him a chance and he's certainly not ruled out.

16/1

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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4th

1

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Classic Encounter

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took full advantage of the drop into Class 4 company when readily seeing off five rivals at Redcar last week (1m, good to firm); penalised in a deeper race but he still commands serious respect.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Classic Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Two wins last season, over C&D in April (good) and off 1lb lower over 1m1f at York in June (good to firm; beat Cosmos Raj by a nose); not disgraced in two competitive handicaps this season and is the one to beat now down in grade.

11/8

6th

13

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Classic Encounter

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Boughey

Ended last season with a good third to Man Of La Mancha over 1m1f on this course (good to firm); shaped as if retaining all his ability when seventh of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster, short of room closing stages; should be spot-on with that run behind him and looks ready to strike.

7/1

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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8th

3

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Sisyphean

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Down the field in Dubai on his stable debut in December (1m1f, good to firm); can go well fresh so a 106-day absence no bad thing; hasn't run over 7f since his debut but he lurks on a dangerous mark and new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sisyphean

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Four starts at 1m this term have yielded good seconds in competitive York handicaps but his two goes over C&D don't match them; that's enough to put him down the pecking order.

10/1

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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13th

8

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Purefoy

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Failed to beat a rival in three starts for this yard and hopes pinned on return to AW sparking something back over further; tongue-tie retained, visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

Purefoy

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: George Baker

Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last April but he's generally struggled since and was tailed off at Brighton when last seen in May; now 13lb lower than for his win but he needs a big turnaround after wind surgery.

20/1

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

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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8th

7

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Just 2-22 but has taken the runner-up spot nine times; won on heavy at Leopardstown in October off 5lb lower; decent enough return at Cork (7f, soft) when a 6l sixth; Vega's Muse appears to be stable number one.

14/1

6th

10

(4)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Dark Viper

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Last run was on the ice at St Moritz; only two wins have been at Leopardstown over 1m; Collecting Coin is more likely to feature for the stable.

14/1

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

OR:

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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3rd

5

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

Thriving since the cheekpieces went on, scoring at Southwell (1m4f) in February and bettering that form when beaten 1l by Son Of Man over C&D 24 days ago; enjoys a 2lb weights pull now so he's a likely player.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

Running well this year, winning at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in February and going down by a neck in two starts over this C&D either side; up another 1lb, but another big effort is expected.

9/2

2nd

1

(1)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

10st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Fanshawe

Had a bit so spare when seeing off ten rivals in a 1m4f Southwell handicap last week; has a bit of class for this level and he's likely to make another bold bid.

2/1

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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