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18.09

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Jean & Leslie Spencer Memorial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Jean & Leslie Spencer Memorial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 2-3 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second at Kempton (1m, AW) on sole 2yo start; only third when odds-on at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance, having raced freely, but may settle better and progress with that outing under his belt; either way, he's the form pick on both efforts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighter Command

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Interesting on bits of form but has proved headstrong at times and his two efforts since being gelded leave a lot to be desired; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

8/1

11th

8

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighter Command

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Interesting on bits of form but has proved headstrong at times and his two efforts since being gelded leave a lot to be desired; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

8/1

14th

6

(11)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Fighter Command

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has looked fairly useful but his headstrong tendency has been an issue, particularly last time (well beaten; first run since being gelded); now wears tongue-tie; has the ability to figure if settling better.

10/1

13/2

Form: 5

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two useful performers in these colours; duly showed promise at Southwell (1m, AW; last of five but beaten just 2l) and looks better than the bare result, having been short of room in the closing stages; withdrawn (broke out of stalls) at Newmarket since; now wears hood; likely to stay 1m2f and has possibilities if this goes smoothly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Liam Swagger

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Useful juvenile hurdler in the 2023-24 season, having won in Listed grade and finishing third in the Fred Winter; ran well at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) returned to the Flat last time; future mark 2lb higher; respected.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attractively bred colt, by Sea The Stars and the first foal of a 1m-1m6f winner (including Group 3) for his connections; interesting newcomer, especially if the market speaks positively.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Dramatic Star

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Improved last year without quite winning; each-way claims if back to best with first-time headgear after two rather disappointing runs in 2026.

9/2

7th

5

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Dramatic Star

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Not quite at his best at Kempton last month but that came after 94 days off and he could improve for it; held up in slowly run race at Kempton in October when 2l fourth on his sole previous crack at 2m, and he may yet be capable of better at this sort of trip; has won here and could be involved.

11/2

6th

2

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:37 Kempton (AW)

Dramatic Star

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won twice in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; had only five runs last year but he went close on two occasions, including in a Class 2 at Southwell (1m4f) in November; 2lb higher on his return but he hit a personal best last time and he's a key player on this drop back in grade.

3/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman half-brother to winners Ticonderoga (US 1m/8.5f including Grade 3) and Frontana (US 5.5f-8.5f), out of US 1m1f-1m4f Grade 3 winner; mixed messages in pedigree as regards this trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Kingkeer

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Won a Windsor handicap (11.5f) last May, but he's generally struggled since, including never involved in two 1m course handicaps in recent weeks; this trip is more suitable but would need to see market support to consider.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kingkeer

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Won a Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) last May, but he's generally struggled since and was never involved on stable debut over C&D last month; has something to prove and he's still 3lb higher than for his win.

20/1

1

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Kingkeer

10st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Won on turf in the spring and was creditable second of 14 here (1m3f) in first-time blinkers in June; clearly wasn't himself when struggling here last month, after a break, and has a big role to play if back on song in first-time visor.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
270,000euros yearling; Night Of Thunder half-brother to 1m winner Wind In Your Sails, out of 6f winner (including Listed); represents top stable; not sure to stay 1m2f but otherwise has good credentials.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

More Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Usually held up in rear; raced at 1m1f/1m2f for previous stable; record of 4-6 (over 6f/7f) last term for new yard featured wins in a major handicap at Newmarket and Group 2 at Newbury, both on good to firm ground; respectable fourth in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) on final start; shapes as if this new trip is worth exploring and may rate higher still.

7/1

1st

4

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

More Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

So nearly got up in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot in hat-trick bid and those progressive efforts over 6f were followed by his Bunbury Cup win at Newmarket over 7f, this time getting the better of a narrow verdict; those last two races were on good to firm; better still is needed from him but he looks sure to taste Group-race success at some point and it could be today.

11/4

4

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

More Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has shown useful and progressive form over 6f this term for new stable, winning twice on the other Newmarket track then strong-finishing second (nearly got up) in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot; due to go up 3lb in future; looks ready for this step back up in distance and commands respect.

11/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to Listed-placed 7.3f-1m4f Flat and useful 1m7f/2m hurdle/chase winner Tritonic, half-sister to 1m5f AW winner Sibylline; one of several newcomers in the field; market helpful.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

19:10 Ffos Las

Selectivity

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Marcus Tregoning

Sister to Tritonic, who likes soft ground; fast underfoot conditions may have been against her when last of six on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m4f; 7-1) last month; no surprise if she fares much better in first-time visor.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Salisbury

Selectivity

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Marcus Tregoning

in touch with leaders

10/1

7th

7

(1)

16th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 2

16:30 Salisbury

Selectivity

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Marcus Tregoning

Showed only minor promise in 1m2f maidens at Windsor and Chepstow (both on good to soft) this spring and has a lot to find with the principals.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 63

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only a modest third over C&D (second Flat attempt) last week, having again failed to settle; needs improvement on bare form and is likely to find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Bobacious

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Mark Hoad

Four wins for two previous yards came from the front, three round undulating courses; finished last season on a downswing, though, and sold for 1,000gns since; there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh.

12/1

2

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bobacious

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned on turf this term for new yard; had a good spell in June/July but has proved disappointing in two starts since; beaten favourite in last two AW attempts and now 3lb higher.

8/1

1

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Bobacious

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Prominent racer; won 1m2f handicaps at Leicester and Epsom in midsummer and ran well in his hat-trick bid here in July; weak in the market and ran poorly at Newmarket 24 days ago (raced too freely); more to prove on ground slower than good.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Postponed half-brother to winners Zoravan (7f/1m), Zamroudpour (1m3f) and Zarandi (Qatar 6f-9.5f); dam 6f winner; less interesting than some of the other newcomers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Postponed Legacy

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Progressive type who made it three wins in his last four starts in 2m handicap at Huntingdon 18 days ago; up another 9lb but he scored readily there so is not taken lightly.

5/2

1st

4

19th Feb 2026

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:51 Huntingdon

Postponed Legacy

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Went up 10lb for winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; completing a double) but was still competitive at Wincanton (soft) where he had a subsequent winner just behind him; nudged up another 1lb but has the least to prove of these.

11/10

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unpromising debut (finished last) in 7f maiden at Newbury ten days ago, having been friendless in the betting; this longer distance needs to make a big difference.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Chepstow

Cosmos Artist

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph J Smith

Huge prices and well beaten in her three completed starts; looks of little account.

25/1

12th

10

(12)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Cosmos Artist

9st 2lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Ralph J Smith

Problems rearing in the stalls and no worthwhile form; now hooded.

100/1

12th

10

(12)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Cosmos Artist

9st 2lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Ralph J Smith

took keen hold, raced wide, never better than midfield

100/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £6.03

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fighter Command

D Express:

Dramatic Star

Telegraph:

Liam Swagger

Daily Mirror:

Dramatic Star

RP RATINGS:

Fighter Command

POSTDATA:

Fighter Command

NEWMARKET:

Fighter Command

The Times:

Fighter Command

The Guardian:

Fighter Command

Daily Mail:

Fighter Command

The Sun:

Fighter Command

The Star:

Fighter Command

Daily Record:

Fighter Command