October 07 / 16.25 Newmarket

16.25

Good

Virgin Bet Daily Price Boost Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Price Boost Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £39.85
  • Place: £4.05

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to AW winners Stagiaire (1m6f; RPR 83) and Spring Day (6f 2yo; 72); dam French Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner; should have a future but other newcomers appeal more on paper.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Sons And Lovers

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Charles Boudot

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Generally consistent performer who wasn't disgraced on bare figures at Chester (1m5f) last time but finished almost 8l behind Jan Brueghel, getting nowhere near to defying a penalty for his Group 2 Saudi handicap win (1m7f); faces a stiff task and needs help from first-time headgear.

66/1

4th

1

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 84y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Sons And Lovers

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Very useful for current yard; has been on his travels this year, winning 1m7f handicap at Riyadh then creditable fourth over 2m at Meydan, both Group 2; however, incurs 5lb penalty and faces a stiffer assignment conceding weight all round in this field.

16/1

3rd

2

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Sons And Lovers

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Several decent efforts in defeat at Listed/Group 3 level for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024 and again earlier this term before making the breakthrough at this level in Ballyroan Stakes over C&D last month, dictating throughout on first attempt at this trip; stiffer task here.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.01

Form: 4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Defied a slow start to finish a close fourth at 10-1 on last month's debut at Leicester (7f, soft); the first and the third have franked the form since and he's a strong contender for his top stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(2)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Placo

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beaten just over a length into fourth of 11 on his Leicester debut (7f, soft) in September (form worked out well) before going down by a head at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month (third and fourth have won since); half-brother to a Polytrack winner and high on the list.

7/4

2nd

7

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Newmarket

Placo

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Defied a slow start to finish a close fourth at 10-1 on last month's debut at Leicester (7f, soft); the first and the third have franked the form since and he's a strong contender for his top stable.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £3.25

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without promise when mid-division at 33-1 on recent debut at Kempton (7f, AW); market check advised on this second start, with improvement possible, but it's likely he'll need a sizeable step forward.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Christian David

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard Hannon

Four wins over 7f/1m, two on the AW; fair third at Newmarket in April (1m, good) but not so good since; acts on any ground although withdrawn on account of the going (officially good to firm) last time.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Christian David

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Four wins split between turf and AW; his last success was off this mark at Lingfield in December but he has a mixed record since and was a well-held fourth at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last month; others preferred.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; closely related to powerful connections' St Leger runner-up New London, along with Al Nayyir (1m2f-1m7f including Listed) and Al Dabaran (7f 2yo including Listed); wears a hood on debut; fellow newcomer Military Leader may be the yard's chief hope but he could still run well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Point Sur

9st 4lb

T: Charlie Appleby

1st

10

(11)

25th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Point Sur

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Closely related to St Leger runner-up New London who won his maiden on this card two years ago; hooded for C&D debut (good to firm) and did well to finish a close fourth after showing signs of inexperience; a strict line through the runner-up gives him the edge over Native Warrior; stable's winner of this 12 months ago ran a similar race on his debut at this track.

7/4

4th

8

(7)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Newmarket

Point Sur

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Appleby

Fifth foal; closely related to powerful connections' St Leger runner-up New London, along with Al Nayyir (1m2f-1m7f including Listed) and Al Dabaran (7f 2yo including Listed); wears a hood on debut; fellow newcomer Military Leader may be the yard's chief hope but he could still run well.

9/2

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13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000gns foal, 200,000gns yearling; seventh foal; half-brother to four winners notably La Rioja (6f 2yo including Group 3), Pastoral Girl (6f 2yo; RPR 98) and Lilbourne Lass (5f 2yo; 93); there's plenty to like on paper and he's respected on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Two 7f handicap wins on the AW, the latest over C&D in April under Charlie Tucker, but he was disappointing on the turf track here (7f) since, given that he's handled that test in the past; shade to prove this time.

8/1

6th

7

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Francisco

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Yet to score on turf but last month he recorded his second AW win, at this track (7f); holds claims if he can reproduce his best back on turf.

9/2

1st

6

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Often misses the break and can pull hard, so will always come with risks attached; has resumed in good form, though, latterly behind a couple of subsequent winners at Chelmsford, and is quite capable off this mark if things fall his way.

6/1

100/1

Form: 05

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground may not have suited at Haydock last Saturday but he was also well beaten at Kempton (AW) on his debut; probably best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(10)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Mulciber

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

led but pestered, increased tempo 2f out, rallied when headed final 110yds, just held second

9/2

3rd

2

(10)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Mulciber

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual course winner for Marco Botti (7f/1m); bumped into very progressive rival when second at Southwell (1m) in March then changed hands for 17,000gns later that month; player if still in same form for new stable.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

10th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mulciber

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,500,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to winners Sounds Of Heaven (1m including 2yo/Listed) and Voice Of Angels (Listed-placed 1m); dam once-raced sister to Group 1 winners Hermosa and Hydrangea; in top hands and bred to be very talented; firmly in calculations on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Military Leader

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Off the mark when winning at Southwell (1m, AW) in May and followed up over this C&D next time (good); has posted two good placed efforts since, the most recent at Chester (7.5f, soft) last month off a 2lb lower mark than today's, and makes the shortlist.

9/4

2nd

5

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Military Leader

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Lightly raced, he landed a quickfire double at Southwell and Thirsk over 1m last month and was beaten 2l when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago; there may be more to come and he should not be far away.

9/2

3rd

8

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Military Leader

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Chased home the bang-in-form Aisling Oscar over C&D in December, and he's 2-2 since returning from a break, winning at Southwell and Thirsk (both 1m); has risen a combined total of 10lb (3lb since latest) for those two wins, but he has to figure on the shortlist in pursuit of the hat-trick.

11/4

Form: 80

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Kempton (7f, AW) on first two starts, at 16-1 then 66-1, and a transformation is needed.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Aces High

8st 4lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

dwelt start, took keen hold

10/1

7th

9

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Aces High

8st 4lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

dwelt start, took keen hold

10/1

8

(7)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aces High

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Son of a 1m4f Irish winner; started big prices and finished well beaten in three 7f runs last season; stable form could be better and would want to see good support before considering him.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £181.80
Straight Forecast £93.68
Trifecta £1120.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Military Leader

SPOTLIGHT:

Placo

The Times:

Military Leader

Telegraph:

Military Leader

The Guardian:

Military Leader

D Express:

Military Leader

Daily Mirror:

Military Leader

The Sun:

Military Leader

The Star:

Military Leader

Daily Record:

Military Leader

RP RATINGS:

Placo

POSTDATA:

Placo

Daily Mail:

Placo