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13.15

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British EBF Crocker Bulteel ‘Confined’ Maiden Stakes (Not Run More Than Once) (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £27000
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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British EBF Crocker Bulteel ‘Confined’ Maiden Stakes (Not Run More Than Once) (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.65
  • Place: £1.45

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett half-brother to six winners, notably Star Terms (7f-1m4f including 2yo/Listed); dam 5f/6f 2yo winner, including of Royal Ascot Group 2; 16-1, came from the back when fourth of 13 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) 15 days ago; trainer has won six of the last ten runnings of this race, five times with newcomers before his 2021 winner who made his debut in the same race (runner-up) as this year's representative.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Our Terms

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Thrice-raced colt who folded tamely and ended up well held (behind Jouncy) in 7f Group 3 at York most recently; sole attempt at 6f resulted in Ascot win but this is a tougher assignment; needs to improve.

20/1

10th

4

(11)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Our Terms

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hannon

From a talented family and he built upon his debut fourth at Newmarket (7f, good) last month when making all to score by half a length in a maiden at Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; there's every chance he'll continue to improve but others have more substance to their claims.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling by Dark Angel; 12-1, pretty useful form and plentiful promise when second of six from off the pace in novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) in May; has Group 2 Gimcrack entry; one to note.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Back In Black

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper, runner-up in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; however, well beaten at Ascot since and now faces a much higher calibre of opposition.

33/1

10th

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Back In Black

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Admirably consistent in defeat this term and he was a close second to Aalto in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) recently; races off the same mark today (due a 2lb rise) and could again be thereabouts.

13/2

2nd

9

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Back In Black

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Reliable sort, this year over 7.5f/1m since being gelded; second on Newcastle AW with tongue-tie fitted last time; has gained both wins over a bare 7f; strong claims back down in distance.

9/2

66/1

  • Place: £8.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Expert Eye; first foal; dam 7f turf/1m AW winner (RPR 57), half-sister to winners Tariq (7f Group 2) and Tariq Too (useful 6.5f/7f); this should be a warm race for his debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Letsbeatsepsis

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Off the mark in a classified race at Windsor (1m2f) but he ran no race when 11-8 for another at Yarmouth (1m); capable of a big run off this mark should he return to anything like his best.

5/1

7th

1

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Letsbeatsepsis

10st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistent sort who gained a deserved first success in 11-runner classified event at Windsor (1m2f) 11 days ago; he's just as effective over this 1m trip and weighted to go well again.

2/1

1st

3

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Letsbeatsepsis

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-16 but looked unlucky not to finish closer when third of nine in a 0-70 handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) last time; not certain to back that up but would be a player if he can.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,500,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Blue Point half-brother to winners Battaash (5f including 2yo/four Group 1s; RPR 129) and The Antarctic (5f/6f including 2yo/Group 3; 111); dam sprint maiden (41), half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 2 winner Etlaala and to dam of 6f Group 2 winner Tasleet; newcomer with eyecatching credentials on paper.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Al Misbar

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

1,500,000gns purchase who hasn't exactly lived up to expectations, being 0-4; however, gelded prior to running well in handicap here (7f) the final time; now goes in cheekpieces; may have a race of this nature in him.

4/1

10th

9

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Al Misbar

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

1,500,000gns purchase who hasn't exactly lived up to expectations, being 0-4; however, gelded prior to running well in handicap here (7f) the final time; now goes in cheekpieces; may have a race of this nature in him.

4/1

2nd

1

(9)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Al Misbar

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Has made the frame on all three starts (6f/7f, good to firm/good); improvement needed on nursery debut but he's been gelded since last time which could unlock the potential in his pedigree (cost 1,500,000gns); respected.

7/2

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Wootton Bassett; second foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 100), half-sister to winners Antiphon (5f/6f) and Lauderdale (useful 1m-10.5f including 2yo), out of 1m4f Listed-winning sister to 12.5f Listed winner; from a powerful yard and needs a market check for confidence behind him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more.

17/2

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more.

17/2

4th

8

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at sixth attempt when scoring with hood added at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; finished a 5l sixth in both runs since but he had some traffic issues on both occasions and still looks feasibly treated on his peak form; could be a big factor if he gets the breaks this time.

7/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns foal, 310,000gns yearling; fourth foal; Too Darn Hot half-brother to winners Youth Spirit (7f 2yo/1m4f Group 3; RPR 112), Canberra Legend (1m/1m1f; 109) and Tarbaan (1m-1m2f; 89); dam unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Blaine; Group 2 Gimcrack entry who needs a close look.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Echalar

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Ian Williams

Kickstarted 2026 with breakthrough victory at Wolverhampton (7f) in January for Jane Chapple-Hyam; in decent form since for current yard until only seventh in 1m2f handicap at Chester 13 days ago; needs to get back on track.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Echalar

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

AW winner over 7f for previous yard off 3lb higher; signs of getting it together for Ian Williams, albeit those were Class 5 handicaps at Chepstow and over 1m; down 1lb and, if he can see out the trip, wouldn't be without hope.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns foal, 100,000gns yearling; tenth foal; Mohaather half-brother to seven winners, including Hors De Combat (7f/1m; RPR 113), Stroll Patrol (6f including 2yo; 104) and Yourtimeisnow (6f 2yo including Group 3; 102); dam maiden half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Stroll; long time since the yard's last 2yo winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: George Margarson

Dual 7f course winner last year (good/good to soft); back on a good mark now but yet to build upon encouraging seasonal reappearance in April and not sure to be suited by this drop back to 6f.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Both wins came over C&D last year and has dropped 5lb lower than for the latest in September; modest effort at Southwell (7f, AW) last time, but still of interest returned to this track.

7/1

7th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Mixed form this year but ran okay when third at Newmarket (7f, good) recently and has dropped below his last winning mark; unraced on Tapeta but seemed fine on Polytrack on his two previous AW runs; might not be far away.

11/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £19.64
Trifecta £290.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Back In Black

The Times:

Al Misbar

The Guardian:

Our Terms

Telegraph:

Al Misbar

D Express:

Al Misbar

Daily Mirror:

Al Misbar

The Star:

Al Misbar

Daily Mail:

Our Terms

RP RATINGS:

Back In Black

POSTDATA:

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NEWMARKET:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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