July 04 / 15.00 Yarmouth

15.00

Good

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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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

1st

2

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Beaten favourite over 1m last time, taking record to 0-6; has a few pieces of notable form over 6f-7f otherwise, including second to useful rival at Lingfield (AW) on seasonal debut; sets the standard back down in trip.

4/11

13

(2)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

200,000euros yearling; placed in four of his five starts, the latest when second of ten on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack; first-time hood) in June following an eight-month absence (gelded in the meantime); that form has received a few boosts since and he looks the one to beat with the longer trip not an issue on breeding.

7/4

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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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

3rd

3

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Lakers

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two fine runs since dropped back to 6f, winning easily at Southwell in October and running well from a wide stall back there on New Year's Day; not fully exposed and he is high on the list.

2/1

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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5th

8

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

God Of War

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Never involved back on turf at Newmarket last month; however, he returned with two respectable efforts on AW prior to that and the fact he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Sandown (7f, soft) last summer and was runner-up at this meeting last year make him a dangerous one to discount.

14/1

10th

3

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

God Of War

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Soft-ground Sandown winner in August who is just 1lb higher; comes here fit after two respectable fourth-place finishes at Kempton (also 7f, AW); acts on this forecast good ground and could make his presence felt.

20/1

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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6th

1

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Dapper Guest

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Defied this mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October but he's been out of sorts at Newmarket and Ascot in his two runs this season; now drops back in grade but he's 1-13 on turf and others are more convincing; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

8th

9

(9)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dapper Guest

9st 3lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Effective in the reapplied cheekpieces but last season's career-best form came once fitted in a visor; needs to be right on his game to win this and that wasn't the case on his Newmarket comeback.

40/1

16th

9

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Dapper Guest

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Improved in headgear over 7f last term, winning in first-time cheekpieces on the July course (good to firm) in June and in a newly fitted visor at Southwell in August; also scored in latter aid at Chelmsford (also AW) in October; slight worry slow starts were a feature of his last two runs but might have needed a rest by then; not ruled out on this reappearance.

25/1

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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4th

7

(11)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Toy Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won a maiden and a claimer in Britain; no worthwhile form in seven runs for current yard.

25/1

13th

22

(10)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Toy Soldier

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Two-time winner for George Scott has suffered heavy defeats at long odds in all six starts for this stable; unlikely.

50/1

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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7th

7

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Gretna Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Won twice, over 1m2f at Brighton (good) and Newmarket (good to firm) last August, but below form in her last two outings; only 1lb lower and has fitness to prove after seven months off.

20/1

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Gretna Dreams

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Stuart Williams

Won two of first three starts (1m2f, turf) for new yard but well beaten on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m1f; had won over that C&D as 2yo in September; unknown quantity on Polytrack, well held in a novice on sole attempt.

7/1

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Gretna Dreams

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Stuart Williams

Won two of first three starts (1m2f, turf) for new yard but well beaten on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m1f; had won over that C&D as 2yo in September; unknown quantity on Polytrack, well held in a novice on sole attempt.

7/1

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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6th

6

(5)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dottie Diamond

8st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

slowly away, always behind

16/1

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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2nd

2

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knightmare

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

0-16 but has made the frame eight times; has been racing over further on turf, but shouldn't have a problem with the drop in trip back on the AW and drops to this level for the first time; shortlisted.

4/1

3rd

8

(9)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Knightmare

8st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

0-15 but there have been some good runs along the way, including here; others look to have more pressing claims.

9/1

4th

3

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Knightmare

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Contrasting efforts over C&D on last two starts, finishing a respectable third to Moon Over The Sea then below-par fifth to Virtual Hug; still a maiden and his chance of finally winning partly depends on the effects of first-time eyeshield.

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

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