August 02 / 15.10 Southwell (AW)

15.10

Standard To Slow

Frank Murphy Carom Ltd Memorial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Frank Murphy Carom Ltd Memorial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 42-

Last run: 306 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a successful family and he showed ability in two starts on turf last autumn, as when second of four at Epsom (8.5f, good); could play a part if ready to go after ten months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Victorious Street

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Returned from ten months off to win a Southwell maiden (1m) in August; that is strong form and a subsequent defeat in a 1m2f handicap on good to soft turf shouldn't be held against him; pedigree points to AW being more suitable than turf and there could be plenty more to come from him.

5/1

8th

9

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Victorious Street

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Returned from ten months off to win a Southwell maiden (1m) in August; that is strong form and a subsequent defeat in a 1m2f handicap on good to soft turf shouldn't be held against him; pedigree points to AW being more suitable than turf and there could be plenty more to come from him.

5/1

9th

5

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Victorious Street

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Showed promise last autumn on both 2yo starts (1m, good) and came clear with very useful yardstick to win Southwell maiden (1m, AW) on last month's reappearance; cost 370,370euros at last year's breeze-ups and has potential off his handicap debut mark, especially now up in trip.

9/2

2nd
11 (13)
Skipper

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 54

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise in two starts on the Newmarket tracks, his fourth of 14 on the July Course (1m, good to firm) last time well advertised by the subsequent wins of the first, second and fifth; major player if able to reproduce that form on this different surface.
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9th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Skipper

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Contrasting performances this term for new yard, winning at Redcar then failing to beat a rival at Newmarket; chance of rebound partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

7/1

13th

1

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Skipper

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Campaigned in Qatar and France in 2025; went off joint-favourite on return to Britain and won nine-runner race at Redcar (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago, digging deep; only 2lb higher and should be in the thick of things again.

5/1

1st

3

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Skipper

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Failed to shine in France last summer on his last two starts; however, he has potential off this mark if tapping back into the promise shown in Britain in 2024 at the start of his career; the betting could be informative on his first run for Hamad Al Jehani (remains in same ownership).

5/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 63-2

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three starts, finishing second of eight on his first start since wind surgery at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) five weeks ago; was due to run in a handicap back there last Saturday but scoped wrong; major player in another novice.
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2nd

2

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Baraq

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

led, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed towards finish

11/4

1st

7

(12)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Baraq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

took keen hold, carried head awkwardly, made all

9/2

1st

3

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Baraq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Raced exclusively on AW; placed in four of his six starts, close second at Newcastle (1m) latest; holds a solid chance but some of these rivals have greater room for progress.

11/2

7/2

Form: 42

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when fourth of 16 on his Chelmsford debut (1m, Polytrack) in May and although the form of that race hasn't worked out, he still took a step forward when second of nine at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month; shortlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Shamran

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Harry Charlton

Pulled clear to get off the mark at the fourth attempt in a novice at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in August; this 3yo is open to further improvement now upped to 1m2f on his handicap debut, provided conditions suit (twice a non-runner last month due to unsuitable soft ground).

7/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Buridan (6f/6.5f including AW; RPR 100), The Great Heir (5f-6.5f 2yo; 93) and Thunder King (11.4f; 66); dam French 7f winner, closely related to useful 6f/7f winner Spirit Of Battle, out of sister to top sprinter Mozart; some appeal on breeding, but already gelded and stable (also represented by Breathless Spirit) doesn't have many winning newcomers.
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2nd

1

29th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Boss Dog

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

led, increased tempo 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish

2/1

4th

5

(11)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Boss Dog

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Harry Eustace

Both runs last month, stepping up from his Southwell debut when beaten half a length into third of ten at Kempton (7f, Polytrack); may have enjoyed the run of the race there, but still one of the likelier winners.

9/2

3rd

2

(8)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Boss Dog

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Showed ability with his fifth of 14, albeit comfortably held, in 1m maiden at Southwell; ran to an ordinary RPR but may improve with that experience under his belt; bred to be suited by this drop in trip.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros foal; 100,000euros yearling; half-brother to 7f winner Betterdaysrcoming (RPR 97); dam Group-placed 7f 2yo/1m3f winner (100), half-sister to Listed-placed 7f/1m winner Tobosa, out of 9.4f AW winner; some appeal on pedigree, but already gelded and only of interest if backed.
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1st

11

(3)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Breathless Spirit

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

midfield

12/1

5th

9

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

14:37 Windsor

Breathless Spirit

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Breathless Spirit

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

25-1 on debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) recently, when not devoid of promise, despite being beaten 15l; could be more closely involved.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when well beaten on his Newbury debut (1m, good to soft) in April; much more required.
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3

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:17 Southwell

Sense Of Reason

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Charlie Fellowes

1m2f winner; positives to take from three of his four runs over hurdles, last time chasing home an odds-on Olly Murphy runner; thereabouts.

11/2

2nd

2

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:40 Fakenham

Sense Of Reason

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won on the AW last summer (1m2f) and launched hurdling career with two encouraging fourths, latterly when just over 2l behind Jamada in 18-runner Lingfield maiden (2m, soft) in January; safely held on subsequent handicap debut but still considered here, with the switch to better ground a possible source of improvement.

2/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros foal; 6,000gns 2yo; dam ran three times 6f/7f (RPR 49), half-sister to numerous winners including Jairzinho (useful 6f 2yo/US 1m) and Misty Conquest (Listed-placed 6f 2yo), out of unraced close relation to 5f Group 2 winner Danehurst; already gelded and drawn widest on debut; best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Apache Canyon

9st 12lb

J: Miss Sara Horcajada

T: Louise Allan

Lost his way last backend for Michael Wigham and has run poorly in two starts for this yard; best efforts have come on Tapeta and he isn't obviously fancied.

33/1

3

(2)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Apache Canyon

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Louise Allan

Won over 1m3f at Southwell in October but has offered precious little since then, including when tailed off on yard debut.

40/1

3

(2)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Apache Canyon

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Louise Allan

Won over 1m3f at Southwell in October but has offered precious little since then, including when tailed off on yard debut.

40/1

Form: 09

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Astronomical prices and well beaten in two starts over 1m3f/1m on Polytrack/turf this summer; no appeal.
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10th

4

(13)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Reaching The Moon

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

raced wide early, in touch with leaders early, raced in second over 4f out

16/1

5th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ffos Las

Reaching The Moon

9st 9lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

in touch with leaders, switched to near side over 3f out, hung right over 2f out, soon weakened

7/1

66/1

Form: 5-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some ability when in midfield on her sole start as a 2yo at Newbury (7f, soft) last summer, but off for almost a year before last of 11 at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) last month; best watched.
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6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:18 Fakenham

Ephyra

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Andy Irvine

Ran no race at Plumpton last month and needs to put that performance behind her but she bumped into a revitalised opponent when second there (2m4f, good to soft; third has won since) two starts ago and has claims if first-time cheekpieces enable her to replicate that form.

7/1

6

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Ephyra

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Placed on Flat (2m AW) for David Menuisier; lightly raced over hurdles and hasn't been far away in 2m/2m4f handicaps here on last two outings; latest conqueror was very well backed; considered.

7/1

2nd

7

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Ephyra

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Placed on Flat (2m AW) for David Menuisier but failed to figure on first three attempts over hurdles; better, only weakening from the last, when sixth of seven on handicap debut here (2m, soft; 10-1) seven weeks ago; stamina questionable over 2m4f.

16/1

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner Whats The Story (including AW; RPR 112) and 1m4f Flat (78)/2m4f hurdle winner Major Mac; dam's best effort at 9.4f AW from five starts (51), sister to 1m2f winner Galilean, out of 1m2f Listed winner; enough to like on pedigree and market support on debut should be noted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

2

(6)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Salisbury

Al Deebil

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, outpaced over 1f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, soon no impression

20/1

11th

1

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Al Deebil

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner Whats The Story (including AW; RPR 112) and 1m4f Flat (78)/2m4f hurdle winner Major Mac; dam's best effort at 9.4f AW from five starts (51), sister to 1m2f winner Galilean, out of 1m2f Listed winner; enough to like on pedigree and market support on debut should be noted.

11/2

50/1

Form:

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 when last of 13 on his Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) in June; stable holds stronger claims with Shamran.
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12th

6

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Grey Moon

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Harry Charlton

66-1 when last of 13 on his Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) in June; stable holds stronger claims with Shamran.

50/1

13th

9

(5)

5th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Grey Moon

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

72,000gns foal, 90,000gns yearling; first foal of a 1m winner (RPR 99); fair standard to aim at on debut and likely one for a bit later on.

25/1

13th
7 (11)
Lzaz

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred, but well beaten when ninth of ten on his Salisbury debut (7f, good) last month; needs a major step forward.
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2

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Lzaz

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Five-race maiden; clear second off this mark at Kempton (1m) last Monday, showing improvement for first-time blinkers; likely to go up in the weights once reassessed; respected in the retained headgear.

11/4

2nd

14

(2)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Lzaz

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent

8/1

12th

13

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Lzaz

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Andrew Balding

prominent

11/2

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure prices and well beaten in two starts on Tapeta/turf; handicaps an option after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

Run Of Luck

8st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

On a winning mark and won't mind the forecast rain but he hasn't convinced with his stamina in two attempts at this trip.

12/1

13

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Run Of Luck

8st 13lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner who has won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he can race freely and he didn't seem to get home when upped to 1m6f at Haydock last time.

8/1

9

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Run Of Luck

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner who won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; not sure to get 1m6f, as he raced freely to set up a clear lead at Carlisle last time but he also rallied that day to finish a creditable second; needs a second look.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.70
Straight Forecast £6.16
Trifecta £27.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Skipper

POSTDATA:

Baraq

Daily Mirror:

Shamran

Telegraph:

Victorious Street

The Star:

Shamran

D Express:

Baraq

Daily Record:

Baraq

RP RATINGS:

Skipper

The Times:

Skipper

The Guardian:

Skipper

Daily Mail:

Skipper

The Sun:

Skipper