July 04 / 15.00 Yarmouth

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Weatherbys EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Weatherbys EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; closely related to 5.5f-7f winner Earthlight (including dual 6f 2yo Group 1), half-brother to 1m winner Snowfinch (RPR 75); dam Group-placed 7f 2yo winner (109); entered in Group 1 National Stakes; this Lope De Vega newcomer is with a top yard and could play a leading role.
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9th

10

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Shadow Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Champion 2yo last season, having won the Middle Park and Dewhurst (both on soft ground), and he ran well in the 2,000 Guineas on reappearance; rather a disappointing favourite in the 6f Commonwealth Cup, then couldn't quite get the job done in the 7f Prix Jean Prat having held every chance; drops back from Group 1 level with leading claims on best form.

13/8

9

(19)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Shadow Of Light

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won two Group 1s at Newmarket last autumn (6f/7f, soft), namely the Middle Park and the Dewhurst; reappeared with excellent third in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good), where he was outstayed by the first two; unraced on fast ground; has the potential to be a top-class sprinter.

6/4

3rd

8

(2)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Shadow Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Charlie Appleby

Good-ground wins on first two runs before close second in Group 2 Gimcrack (6f, good), then enjoyed stellar autumn here with Group 1 wins in the Middle Park (6f, soft) and Dewhurst (7f, soft), becoming Champion Two-Year-Old; had a racecourse gallop here last month; stayed on well in the Dewhurst which provides optimism he'll see out 1m; a tongue-tie goes on; could have a big say, even though William Buick rides stablemate Ruling Court.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros yearling; second foal; dam Group 1 Prix de Diane winner (10.5f); with major yard; this Kingman newcomer is one to be interested in.
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11th

7

(12)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 1lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Roger Varian

Had no problem with the longer trip when winning on his Chester reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) in June and now bids for a four-timer off a 4lb higher mark; should stay this far on breeding and high on list in current mood.

7/2

1st

3

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Ultrasoul

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) in September and he followed up returned to handicaps when scoring at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) five weeks later; pedigree suggests this new trip will suit and he's respected on reappearance.

7/2

2

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Ultrasoul

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) five weeks ago, earning very few extra plaudits though as he was 2-9 in a two-runner race and it was workmanlike; worth this second crack at 1m but other runners are more convincing.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000gns yearling; third foal; Pinatubo half-brother to Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Ornellaia (RPR 98); dam Group-placed 7f/1m winner (including 2yo; 107); likely to improve for this debut run but his trainer has been prolific with 2yos this year and he's respected.
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3rd

5

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Lakers

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has reached a useful level on AW; absent since respectable effort in competitive field at Newbury in April; one to bear in mind, especially if the market speaks favourably.

11/1

5th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Lakers

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unexposed at 6f; this mark is in range judged on his two placed efforts this winter; failed to fire on Good Friday but he received a kick before the start which won't have helped; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

9th

12

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lakers

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Impressed at Southwell last October when dropped back to 6f; two solid efforts in defeat this year and this stiff test at the trip should be beneficial; shortlisted.

8/1

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns foal; third foal; dam 6f/7f winner (RPR 94) from useful family; trainer is 4-18 (22%) with 2yos at Yarmouth in last five seasons and can ready one first time; no surprise to see this Mohaather colt run well.
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4th

5

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

God Of War

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Won this race last year on soft ground and he's now 4lb lower; shaped well from unfavourable draw when seventh at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; returning to 7f should suit, and rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; wears headgear for the first time; big player despite unflattering form-figures.

5/1

7th

4

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

God Of War

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Acts on fast and soft ground; hasn't been at the top of his game this season but he ran well when fifth at Chester (7.6f) in May and is now 2lb lower than for his Sandown win last summer; should be fine on this return to 1m and he's not ruled out back from a break.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 6f Group 2 winner Azure Blue but beaten a long way at 100-1 on last month's debut at Leicester; probably best watched for now.
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1st

2

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Dapper Guest

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Margarson

Just 1-18 on turf and is hard to predict but he finished a fair third over this trip at Brighton (good to firm) last Sunday; could be dangerous if he can back that up but he still has something to prove on slow ground.

13/2

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Dapper Guest

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Won three 7f handicaps last season; generally underperformed in 2026 but his Newmarket fourth in June came off a 4lb higher mark; change of headgear today.

14/1

11th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dapper Guest

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Three wins last year, two on the AW (2-4 on sand); good fourth of ten at Newmarket (7f, good) in June but he's been below his best in two starts since; may do better returned to this surface.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 52 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth of 20 on debut at Newbury (6f, good) in May and again showed promise when second of four at Ayr (6f, good), where no match for the debutant Electrolyte who subsequently went very close at Royal Ascot; solid claims.
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6

(11)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:07 Kempton (AW)

Haazeez

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

All races at 6f, his fortunes taking a turn for the better when just losing out at Doncaster in July then coming through takingly to win on Southwell AW last month; up 7lb and drawn high but he looks promising.

3/1

1st

6

(6)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Haazeez

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Seven-race maiden but he's edged down the weights and he went desperately close to making the breakthrough at Doncaster last week; 3lb well in and he's a leading player on his Tapeta debut.

9/4

2nd

4

(2)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Haazeez

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

0-6 but he finished a respectable third on handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good) last month and that form was boosted when the winner followed up off 6lb higher; out of a soft-ground winner and could be dangerous if he can build on that last run.

7/1

Form: 07

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field at big odds on both starts (6f, good to firm).
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Toy Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won a couple of races for George Scott in 2024/25; mainly disappointing since, including on both starts for current yard; others stronger.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Toy Soldier

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on consecutive starts in Ireland (7f/7.4f) in June but made a low-key stable debut at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month and still has stamina to prove over this sort of trip.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Toy Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won twice over 7f when trained by George Scott; initially struggled in Ireland but finished second in a couple of handicaps at around 7f last month; beaten favourite over 7f here two week ago, after which he left Maurice Ahern; stamina for 1m2f has to be taken on trust and he goes without headgear on his stable debut.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling; sixth foal; closely related to 5.7f 2yo winner In The Giving (RPR 74), half-sister 7f/1m winner Chazzesmee (105); dam well-bred German 1m1f winner; this filly is probably best watched on debut.
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6th

1

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Gretna Dreams

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins, one here over 1m2f; stamina not entirely proven for this far but could go well as she got going too late last time at Epsom after suffering early interference.

4/1

6th

2

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

16:38 Epsom

Gretna Dreams

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Dual 1m2f winner in this month last year, latterly off mark 4lb higher than today's; yet to strike form after three starts this season but was unlucky to be brought down on second occasion, and her subsequent third of five at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) was respectable; dangerous if back in the groove.

9/2

3rd

2

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:24 Yarmouth

Gretna Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won twice last August, at Brighton (1m2f, good) and Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm); below her best on her next three outings and she was brought down at Brighton last month; unproven over this trip.

7/2

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000euros yearling, 55,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; fifth foal; Bungle Inthejungle half-brother to four winners including Royal Ambition (5.7f-7f including 2yo; RPR 77) and Blufferonthebus (6f/1m; 72); dam placed 6f/7f (including 2yo; 62); may be one for further down the line.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at 200-1 on last month's debut at Leicester.
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4th

5

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Dottie Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Stone

Missed 2025 but is making up for lost time and completed a hat-trick of 5f handicaps at Salisbury (good to firm) 11 days ago; thriving and may not have reached her limit just yet.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:21 Salisbury

Dottie Diamond

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Stone

Missed last season but has come back an improved filly and now bids for a 5f hat-trick after classifed/handicap wins, latest at Leicester (good to firm) seven days ago when beating Dreambird Dolly by just over 1l; respected under 5lb penalty with further progress possible.

9/4

1st

2

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:24 Leicester

Dottie Diamond

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: William Stone

Off 19 months before this season; her second race back (seventh attempt overall) was her best when off the mark at 25-1 in a classified at Southwell (5f, AW) and in quite taking style too, so she needs a second look despite her handicap mark having been revised upwards in a major way.

13/8

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
37,000euros yearling, 40,000gns 2yo breeze-ups; by Mehmas; first foal; dam unplaced, half-sister to winners Elusive City (6f 2yo Group 1) and Parisian Affair (US 5f stakes); other newcomers are more compelling on paper.
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5th

1

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Knightmare

9st 12lb

J: Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Off the mark at the 22nd attempt when landing a classified event here (1m, good) last month and he ran another good race when runner-up at Ffos Las last time; has 4lb rise to deal with back in a handicap, but he's effective at this trip and has form figures of 2522212 since June; in the mix.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ffos Las

Knightmare

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

0-21 before he won a classified at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) four days ago; he'd been knocking on the door with four seconds in his preceding five races this summer, including twice after six-day absences; concedes 5lb all round today but most of the others have been struggling.

6/4

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Payout
Exacta £9.90
Straight Forecast £9.59
Trifecta £66.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shadow Of Light

The Guardian:

Haazeez

NEWMARKET:

Lakers

POSTDATA:

Shadow Of Light

The Times:

Shadow Of Light

Telegraph:

Shadow Of Light

Daily Mail:

Shadow Of Light

The Sun:

Shadow Of Light

Daily Record:

Shadow Of Light

D Express:

Haazeez

Daily Mirror:

Haazeez

The Star:

Haazeez