August 09 / 18.00 Newmarket (July)

18.00

Good

Maritime Cargo Services Road Haulage Hustle EBF Newcomers Maiden Stakes (Have Never Run) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4380.9
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Maritime Cargo Services Road Haulage Hustle EBF Newcomers Maiden Stakes (Have Never Run) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£72,000 yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Bleuet (Italian 1m) and Vermelho (French/Czech/Slovakian 7f-1m1f); dam 6f-8.5f winner (RPR 95), out of 7f-9.4f winning half-sister to French 1m Listed winner Miss Chryss; stable has some useful 2yos in its ranks.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Righthere Rightnow

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Successful over C&D on 2yo debut; 0-13 since but ran encouragingly at Windsor (6f) most recently, after a spell at Meydan; returns to this venue with a fighting chance off current mark.

7/1

3rd

11

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Righthere Rightnow

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

0-12 since his wide-margin debut win as a 2yo but he ended 2025 with some good runs and went close in Dubai in December (6f, good to firm); his last two runs at Meydan weren't his best but a break may have freshened him up and he is on a dangerous mark.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; closely related to 6f 2yo/7f winner Al Shabab Storm (including Listed; RPR 108); dam 8.6f AW 2yo winner (72), half-sister to 6f/7f winners Zoukster and Durdle Door; likely contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(5)

19th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Summer

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

midfield, smooth headway from over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong

6/4

2nd

10

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket

Spirit Of Summer

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Disappointing on second start but two efforts either side have been promising, making running when third to a useful prospect at Leicester (7f, soft) on latest; sets the standard on form and unlikely to be far away.

4/1

3rd

10

(12)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Leicester

Spirit Of Summer

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Couldn't hold a candle to the winner at Newmarket (7f, good; 11-1) one month ago but beat the other ten; produced a lesser show at York (7f, good to firm) two weeks later but that was in the valuable Convivial Maiden and this is a lot less competitive; has Group 2 Royal Lodge entry.

4/1

3rd
10 (3)
Skibo

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to 6f/7f Group 1 winner Kinross, out of 1m 2yo/1m2f Listed winner Ceilidh House; nice pedigree and the yard won a division of this 12 months ago; immediate application of a hood sets some alarm bells ringing.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Skibo

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Shaped well when placed in a pair of 1m2f Salisbury handicaps last summer; off eight months but this low-mileage son of New Approach should have more to offer in 2026, especially over 1m4f; interesting.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Skibo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Didn't look that well treated for his handicap debut over C&D 19 days ago (went off 9-2) and was no match for the winner in a six-runner race; down only 1lb.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 7.5f-1m2f winner (including German Group 3, dual 1m Group 1 second; RPR 112), out of unraced half-sister to Prix Du Jockey Club winner Anaaba Blue; trainer's 2yos have a terrific record on this course and he won this race in 2021 and 2022.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Sandown

Watching Stars

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Godolphin runner who is 0-3 since handicapping but posted a good effort (neck second over 1m2f) at Newmarket most recently and that form is working out nicely; possibilities despite going up 4lb.

5/2

2nd

2

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Watching Stars

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, headed and no extra towards finish

7/2

2nd

2

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Watching Stars

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Improved with each of his first three 2yo runs, getting off the mark at Thirsk in September (7f, good to soft); looked to find 1m an inadequate test here on his reappearance 17 days ago (first run since a gelding operation) and can do better over today's longer trip.

7/2

5th
2 (11)
Hunky Dory

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns yearling; fourth foal; closely related to Group-placed 1m AW 2yo/1m1f turf winner My Kurkum (RPR 93), half-brother to 6f AW 2yo winner Boondoggle (75); dam French 9.5f/1m2f winner (94); trainer having a fine season with his 2yos; already gelded.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Both wins have been on AW over 6f, latest at Wolverhampton last month on his second start for this stable; flopped when favourite on his return to turf at Bath (5.5f, good) a week later and may be worth another chance back on AW.

7/2

8th

1

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Hunky Dory

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Won at Southwell for Mick Appleby in December and he made it 2-4 in cheekpieces with a dominant display at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last week; record of 0-7 on turf but he ran well in big-field handicap at York last summer and he's a major player if he can transfer his progress back to this sphere; respected under a penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Took well to first-time cheekpieces when opening his account in December Southwell handicap; spoiled the follow-up attempt by racing too freely and subsequently left Mick Appleby for 30,000gns; had excuses when fair fifth on stable debut at Chelmsford (also 6f; Supreme King third, Lazzar behind) a fortnight ago and might emerge best of that trio this time.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam Listed-placed 1m4f winner (RPR 106), half-sister to 1m6f Group 3 winner Raise You; in a top yard and interesting to see what the market makes of him.
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9th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Sir William

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now.

3/1

2nd

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15.

14/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,000gns yearling; first foal out of a 5f/6f 2yo winner (RPR 93) and half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f winner Bug Boy; has been gelded and the yard's newcomers are usually best watched.
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3rd

3

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:40 Epsom

Jiffs Army

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Brings good stats as he's 2-3 since wearing cheekpieces and gained those wins over C&D (good/good to firm) to take his Epsom record to 2311; respected in the retained headgear.

2/1

4

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:28 Epsom

Jiffs Army

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring over C&D (cheekpieces added) last month but he finished ninth of 12 in his follow-up bid at Brighton; now drops back in grade but he's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached.

13/2

9th

11

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Brighton

Jiffs Army

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

Sole run here wasn't his best at two but that was on soft; resurgent the last twice, a close third (good) followed by a stylish win (also Epsom, 8.5f; good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces; seems to love that track which bodes well for Brighton; back up 5lb which looks perfectly fair.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to 6f winners Bondi Bay (RPR 92) and Roman Emperor (AW; 85); dam 6f 2yo winner (88), half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Beshaayir and useful winners Kaeso (6f-7.5f) and Brionya (7f-1m3f); has been gelded.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(10)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Roman Centurion

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: John Ryan

Consistent form (1m, good to firm) this season, winning a maiden then creditable fourth in a couple handicaps; gives impression this return to 7f is worth exploring; not ruled out.

9/2

4th

5

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Roman Centurion

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Kept to 1m this season; won a Yarmouth maiden and then ran creditably in a Newbury handicap without looking ahead of his mark; may improve again but needs to.

10/1

4

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Roman Centurion

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Ryan

Both starts this season over 1m, winning Yarmouth maiden then running creditably in Newbury handicap; gives the impression this drop back to 7f won't be an issue; remains unexposed.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns 2yo; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Eldrickjones (Group-placed 6f-1m; RPR 100) and Molly Poddle (1m-9.4f; 100); dam 1m winner (67); would need to see some confidence behind him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Telecommunication

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Needs to put a poor performance at Chelmsford (1m5f, AW) last time behind him, but his record here this year (1m2f/11.5f) reads 131, both wins coming on good to firm ground; respected back at this venue, but easing ground could be a negative.

10/1

5

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Telecommunication

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Got back on the up when landing 11.5f handicap at Yarmouth last month and just as good when second on AW at Southwell (1m4f) 16 days ago; up in trip; another to consider.

9/2

2nd

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Telecommunication

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Got back on the up when landing 11.5f handicap at Yarmouth 18 days ago; up 3lb but he remains unexposed at around this trip; player.

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
78,000gns yearling; first foal; dam last of 17 only start, half-sister to winners Mukhadram (Eclipse), Woodland Aria (useful 7f turf/9.4f AW) and Entihaa (1m4f-2m); stable's 2yos not yet off the mark for the season, albeit from only a handful of starters.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:20 Market Rasen

Rogue Impact

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Useful on the Flat and ran in last year's Derby; hasn't won a race since but he ran okay to be second on his hurdle debut at Worcester (2m, good) and going up in trip here could suit.

2/1

2nd

7

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Rogue Impact

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Useful on the Flat at his best; has regressed and become inconsistent in this sphere but seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when third at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; RPR 79) last month; sports refitted cheekpieces for this hurdling debut; can feature if all goes to plan.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Rogue Impact

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Highly tried after winning Lingfield maiden (AW) in April last year and he bounced back from a swing at the Derby when going close at Thirsk (also 1m4f, good) in July; that form would make him a handicap snip but it's been a real struggle since and blinkers are now reached for; only considered if the market warms to him.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; fourth foal; closely related to 6f 2yo winner Pop World (RPR 74); dam tough 5f winner (80), half-sister to Graded stakes-placed 7f-1m1f winner Patentar; as with all of these newcomers, the market can guide as to expectations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

12

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Flying Fortress

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel; below best this season; first-time blinkers failed to do the trick at Gowran.

14/1

8th

2

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Flying Fortress

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel off this mark; two runs this year not inspiring but soft ground combined with first-time blinkers could see a much-improved effort.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; unraced dam out of unraced sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Centennial, half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Siren's Song; the market could be informative with the owners doubly represented.
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2nd

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Leadenhall Street

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning over C&D in June; struggled in a hot race at Newmarket the following month but only fifth at Newcastle last time and others may have his measure in this field.

10/1

8

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leadenhall Street

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning at Southwell on his handicap debut in February (6f); form then levelled off until he ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap at Kempton in June (well backed); stiff task at Newmarket six weeks ago and the return to AW is in his favour.

14/1

Non-runners

Law Of Design

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £190.00
Straight Forecast £124.73
Trifecta £987.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Watching Stars

POSTDATA:

Law Of Design

The Star:

Skibo

Daily Mail:

Sir William

D Express:

Righthere Rightnow

The Times:

Watching Stars

The Guardian:

Watching Stars

Daily Mirror:

Watching Stars

The Sun:

Watching Stars

Daily Record:

Watching Stars

Telegraph:

Law Of Design