October 25 / 15.00 Newmarket

15.00

Soft

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  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Visit racingtv.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling by Australia; slow to break and found interference before finishing fourth of seven at Goodwood (1m1f, soft); there's good reason to believe he can find something on that form, but he will have to.
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4th

2

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Anzac Day

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

1m2f Flat winner (soft) but has made the track only five times since that success in October 2023 and was right out of form on last two outings last year; changed hands and left Andrew Balding before well beaten in a maiden hurdle one month ago; a recent positive sign is lacking.

12/1

5th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:41 Worcester

Anzac Day

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

1m2f Flat winner (soft) but has only made the track four times since that success for Andrew Balding in October 2023; has changed hands since beaten a distance at Ffos Las last September; looks best watched unless market vibes are strong.

6/1

1

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Ffos Las

Anzac Day

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Landed a Newmarket maiden (1m2f, soft) in October 2023, but missed the whole of last year; fair efforts in first two starts after returning in April, but not so good at Chelmsford (2m, AW) in July; off another ten weeks since and others come into this in better form.

8/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
550,000gns yearling from a yard that's won the last two versions of this maiden, including with their high-class New London who was also a newcomer; has been gelded but half-brother to three winners and of obvious interest.
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2nd

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Tribal Star

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Premier handicap winner over 1m2f at Dundalk last season; upped in trip this year to decent effect; good third in the Chester Plate in May; made no impact in the Northumberland Plate last time but will appreciate the calmer waters here.

7/1

11th

14

(20)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Star

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Brought over from Ireland for five British races and ran well every time, including when fourth in this contest last year and third in the Chester Plate last month; he didn't win any of them, though, and has taken just one Irish handicap; plenty seemingly needs to go right if he's to win this but he has a place chance despite wide draw.

18/1

9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tribal Star

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and good effort back on turf at Chester last month, only fading late on over 2m3f; upped in grade here and could go well with rider's claim.

10/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 92

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last at Ascot (7f, good to firm) but was seen in a very different light on soft ground at Salisbury (1m) when going down narrowly to a newcomer; that form has yet to be tested but he's clearly useful.
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5th

3

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:10 Hamilton

Sea The Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Came good at sixth attempt, dominating the always-competitive Cumberland Plate from the front at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last month; takes on higher-calibre opposition here and has work to do at the weights but could have significant further improvement to come.

8/1

1st

11

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

15:05 Carlisle

Sea The Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

made all, pushed along up the centre over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, wandered around inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, unchallenged

3/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

16:03 Leicester

Sea The Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Best 2yo form when going close on soft at Salisbury (1m); looked likely to raise his game upped to 1m2f at Newmarket but he just plugged on into third in October and again on reappearance/handicap debut there (good) last month; step up in trip is due but drying ground is a query.

3/1

4th
8 (5)
The Hun

7/1

Form: 223

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has run to a similar level in all three runs, the last two over 1m2f (latest on good to soft); vulnerable to anything useful but he should be in the mix.
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11th

9

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

The Hun

9st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but he's beaten a long way on all four runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-12 and has lots to prove; blinkers reapplied.

33/1

9th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

The Hun

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but beaten a long way on all three for new yard; headgear was changed on last two starts but he now goes without any; stays 1m2f and he was 11lb higher this time last year.

50/1

9th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

The Hun

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but beaten a long way on all three for new yard; headgear was changed on last two starts but he now goes without any; stays 1m2f and he was 11lb higher this time last year.

50/1

Form: U3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns yearling; jinked right and unseated rider at the start on debut in a traditionally strong conditions race at Newbury; close up at Bath (1m, soft) in what looked a good novice for that track and he travelled well before his effort flattened out late on; major player with no ground issues.
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5th

5

(2)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Palace Green

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Possibly unsuited by the return to soft ground and/or something was amiss last time; drops back in class, having kept better company since handicapping, and returns to the scene of his easy novice win (sole AW run); interesting.

9/2

8th

6

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:20 Ascot

Palace Green

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Richard Hughes

Impressed on reappearance (after being gelded); ran well but didn't stay 1m4f on handicap debut at York and then found significant trouble in running when travelling with purpose at Royal Ascot (1m2f); only 4-1 for a strong handicap at Glorious Goodwood but never picked up; that needs forgiving but he remains of interest; probably fine on all ground.

8/1

6th

9

(7)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Palace Green

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold, midfield

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; eighth foal; half-sister to winners Alnaseem (1m-8.5f including US AW stakes; RPR 98), Almuheet (7f 2yo/1m; 94) and Alnasl (8.5f-1m2f; 84); dam 1m2f winner (106); nice pedigree but the only filly in the field and probably best watched.
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6th

4

(9)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Victoria Concordia

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Keiran Burke

Well held at big prices in three qualifying runs but she ran into some trouble before making some eyecatching late headway in a C&D maiden (fifth of 11) last month; that was behind some useful rivals and she needs a close look now switched to a handicap.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Victoria Concordia

10st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Keiran Burke

Well beaten on debut in October 2023 and on her return from a lengthy absence at Southwell (1m2f, Tapeta) recently.

100/1

2

(3)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

18:25 Southwell (AW)

Victoria Concordia

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Keiran Burke

Not seen since well beaten in one start for Robyn Brisland at Newmarket (1m2f, soft; 80-1) in October 2023.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns 2yo; at 50-1 he was lengthy odds for a newcomer from this yard here last month (1m, good to firm) and he was beaten nearly 20l; hard to warm to on the back of that effort.
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5th

3

(7)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Hackenbush

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well held in two maidens at Newmarket; fared better (7l fifth) on the switch to AW at Chelmsford and could well take another step forward now handicapping with hood applied; major stable; interesting contender.

9/2

5th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dr Hackenbush

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, prominent

40/1

7th

4

(6)

25th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Newmarket

Dr Hackenbush

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

85,000gns 2yo; at 50-1 he was lengthy odds for a newcomer from this yard here last month (1m, good to firm) and he was beaten nearly 20l; hard to warm to on the back of that effort.

20/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000euros yearling; third foal; half-brother to Greek 6f-1m winner Deira Station; dam unplaced at 1m AW (RPR 53), closely related to 7f 2yo Group 1 winner Beethoven; it makes sense to check the betting.
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2nd

6

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Crown Of India

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Exploited much-reduced mark at Worcester (2m, good) in May, his second run after a break, and backed up that performance with good second behind unexposed rival there last month; can make presence felt again.

9/2

2nd

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Crown Of India

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Left low-key reappearance run behind him when finishing well to score over C&D (good) three weeks ago and is now 2-11 over hurdles; still on workable mark after recent 4lb rise; high on the list.

11/4

1st

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Crown Of India

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Won a good-ground maiden here last June but hasn't offered much in five handicaps subsequently; his mark is dropping if nothing else.

20/1

66/1

Form: 4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only fourth of six at Chelmsford (1m AW; 40-1) but he did some decent late work and should be up to winning races; this looks tough, however.
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6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:12 Fontwell

Anthracite

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

His first effort of note when beaten just over 5l in a Wincanton handicap (1m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in which he rallied gamely after stumbling three out; now he's of interest.

5/1

3rd

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Anthracite

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Little worthwhile form under Flat or hurdle codes; 80-1 when well behind Victory Shout last time at Taunton; now tries cheekpieces.

33/1

8th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Anthracite

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Modest in four Flat races (2023 and 2024) but, after a big layoff, no worthwhile form in three maiden hurdles this year; at least handicap hurdle debut should help and the market can guide again.

14/1

100/1

Form: 85

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) and Nottingham (1m, heavy); one for another day.
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11th

12

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Peter Piper

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Maiden who's endured a couple of lengthy absences and is still to finish placed after nine starts; offered a bit more last time, having come in for support, but that was only a 0-50 classified event.

10/1

4

(2)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Peter Piper

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Unplaced in all eight starts, including when returning from a 234-day absence at Windsor (1m4f, good) last month; back on AW and drops back in trip; needs to have taken a step forward.

20/1

5

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Peter Piper

9st 10lb

J: Zacharia Clarke

T: Dean Ivory

Unplaced all seven starts and absent since two low-key 1m AW runs towards end of last year; ventures beyond 1m2f for first time; of interest only if lively in the betting.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.90
Straight Forecast £32.98
Trifecta £144.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Sea The Thunder

SPOTLIGHT:

Palace Green

NEWMARKET:

Tribal Star

The Times:

Anzac Day

The Star:

The Hun

The Sun:

Tribal Star

POSTDATA:

Sea The Thunder

Telegraph:

Sea The Thunder

Daily Mail:

Sea The Thunder

D Express:

Sea The Thunder

Daily Mirror:

Sea The Thunder

Daily Record:

Sea The Thunder

RP RATINGS:

Palace Green

The Guardian:

Palace Green