August 16 / 17.45 Newmarket (July)

17.45

Good To Firm

Jenningsbet Newmarket British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4638.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Jenningsbet Newmarket British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.60
  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns brother to Speak, who won on his 2yo debut over this trip, and a half-brother to four other winners; powerful yard has been among the winners of late and he's an interesting newcomer; watch the market.
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7th

2

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Anniversary

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Blinkered on four of his last five starts; flopped when 5-4 favourite behind Elysian Flame at Beverley (2m, good to soft) in April but this month's second of nine at Salisbury (1m6f, good; made most and rallied well) was his closest finish since 2yo and gives some renewed hope.

5/1

2nd

1

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Anniversary

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Newmarket maiden on his debut in 2024 but hasn't kicked on from good juvenile form; fair efforts when fifth in quite valuable AW handicaps in February and March but he proved a disappointing favourite on return to turf when beaten 14l at Beverley (also 2m, good to soft) last month; others hold greater appeal.

11/2

5th

3

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 32y

Class 3

16:00 Beverley

Anniversary

9st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

4yo who has had only seven races; can race freely but there's still a feeling he could have a bigger performance in him and he shaped quite well under a change of tactics (went from the front) when 4l fifth of nine in the Queen's Prize at Kempton (2m, AW) 18 days ago.

7/4

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two winners for Joseph O'Brien, notably Above The Curve (Franch Group 1); started the shorter price of his trainer's pair on debut, when jumping a path early and showing signs of greenness before coming home nicely; is shortlisted.
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1st

1

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Scandinavia

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won four of his five races at three; improved with cheekpieces after Queen's Vase fifth, won a 1m5f Group 3 at Newmarket by almost 9l and mastering older stablemate Illinois in the Goodwood Cup (2m, good); dug deep to hold off Rahiebb on soft ground in the St Leger; readily coped with Dallas Star at Navan last month and now continues on the Kyprios route to the Gold Cup.

2/9

1st

2

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:05 Navan

Scandinavia

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won four of his five races at three, the exception when a close-up fifth behind Carmers in the 1m6f Queen's Vase; improved with cheekpieces, winning a five-runner 1m5f Group 3 at Newmarket by almost 9l and mastering older stablemate Illinois in the Goodwood Cup (2m, good); dug deep to hold off Rahieb on soft ground in the St Leger (Carmers fifth); top-class stayer.

4/5

1st

5

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:40 Doncaster

Scandinavia

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: A P O’Brien

Plenty went wrong for him racing wide in the 1m6f Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot but he rallied strongly for a close fifth, just behind three of today's rivals; much better with cheekpieces since, winning a five-runner Group 3 at Newmarket (1m5f) by nearly 9l and outgunning his older stablemate Illinois in their duel for the Goodwood Cup (2m, good); that makes him look the strongest stayer in this field and gives him almost the best form.

6/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi half-brother to 6f Group 1 winner Inisherin (dam stayed well) who holds Group 1 and Group 2 entries in the autumn; stable form might be better and their strike-rate with 2yos is down this season; the market will guide.
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2nd

3

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

King Of Cities

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: K R Burke

Formerly trained by Richard Hannon but remained with same owner; produced his best performance in most recent domestic start, namely a narrow success in Group 3 at last year's Ebor festival at York (1m1f, good to firm); may have more to offer this term; respected.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

King Of Cities

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

3yo who was a close Listed second on his reappearance (1m1f, good to soft) then wasn't beaten far in mid-division in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club (10.5f, good to soft); things haven't panned out ideally when third in 1m Listed/Group 3 races the last twice (including on good to firm) and this extra furlong could be in his favour; not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two winners who shaped with a deal of promise on his Sandown debut late last month (none of those behind has run since); sets the standard on that and is entitled to improve, so clearly has to be considered.
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2nd

11

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

15:05 Windsor

Vecu

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has made the frame in all four races, showing best form on turf the first two times; particularly solid effort (second to subsequent Group 2 scorer) at Sandown on debut; sets a clear standard back in this sphere.

11/8

2nd

11

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

15:05 Windsor

Vecu

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has made the frame in all four races, showing best form on turf the first two times; particularly solid effort (second to subsequent Group 2 scorer) at Sandown on debut; sets a clear standard back in this sphere.

11/8

3rd

7

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Vecu

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

race voided, midfield, headway over 2f out, went third inside final 110yds, stayed on

5/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded newcomer whose well-related dam won over middle-distances in France (second foal went close for the yard on his sole start as a 2yo); Arabian Poet looks his trainer's number one under William Buick.
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3rd

8

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Double Meaning

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Made good progress handicapping for this yard from August onwards, scoring at Southwell (1m6f) then easily defying a penalty at Lingfield (2m, also AW) ten days later; fine effort when fourth in the Old Rowley Cup over C&D (good) in October and had soft-ground excuse on final start of the term; not fully exposed and he's respected on this return.

5/1

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded 210,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to six winners, including one first time out (3yo); has been found a warm-looking maiden for his debut for a yard that's surprisingly yet to saddle a 2yo Newmarket winner (0-43 at the two courses).
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9th

6

(9)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Sedate

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

steadied start, raced in last

50/1

10th

7

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sedate

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

210,000gns yearling who is a half-brother to six winners and it's very early days, but he was tailed off at 50-1 on his debut at Newmarket (1m, good) in August and a dramatic transformation is needed.

33/1

6th

7

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newmarket (July)

Sedate

9st 7lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Gelded 210,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to six winners, including one first time out (3yo); has been found a warm-looking maiden for his debut for a yard that's surprisingly yet to saddle a 2yo Newmarket winner (0-43 at the two courses).

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Group 1 winners Japan and Mogul, as well as Secret Gesture (Group 2) and Sir Isaac Newton (Group 3); went for a cool 1,000,000gns as a yearling and holds a Group 2 entry next month, so there's every reason to expect big things.
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6th

4

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Haydock

Arabian Poet

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

1,000,000gns yearling; progressed in three qualifying runs and he readily fought off a challenge to make winning handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month; 5lb rise is only a footnote for an unexposed sort who looks like he'll relish this step up in trip.

7/2

2

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

16:52 Kempton (AW)

Arabian Poet

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

1,000,000gns yearling; progressive form in three starts on turf without living up to his breeding, finishing second of five on his return from nine months off in a valuable Doncaster novice (1m4f, good; first start since being gelded) 18 days ago; may step up again now handicapping with stable 67-210 (32%) here in past five seasons.

11/4

2nd

2

(2)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

Arabian Poet

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

Godolphin runner who is well bred and cost 1,000,000gns as a yearling; failed to meet expectations in two Newmarket events last term but perhaps he'll do better as a 3yo and now gelded; not written off.

5/2

Form: 33

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Far from without promise in two runs over 7.4f round Beverley last month; this looks rather tougher, though, and it may be in nurseries that he makes his mark after tonight.
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3rd

6

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Knights Gold

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

A 2025 campaign that featured five wins was always going to be a hard act to follow and he has found it tough going so far this year; has slipped back to a winning mark though and cheekpieces are now given a go.

12/1

9th

5

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Knights Gold

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Five wins during last season's progressive 3yo campaign (7f-1m); he's edging back down the weights but has failed to shine on his three runs this term and needs to raise his game.

12/1

5th

2

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Knights Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Five handicap wins (7f to 1m; four in a hood) in a productive 2025, including on a fast surface, and he looked unlucky when third of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, heavy; Kaleido ninth) in July; probably needed reappearance in March and likely didn't stay 1m2f when never competitive three weeks later; this mark demands a return to his best, though.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yard going better now, following a poor first half of the year, but is 0-18 with 2yos here; likely this half-sister to a winner in Hungary is best watched on debut.
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4th

7

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Big Gypsy King

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Tailed off in both runs over hurdles and no worthwhile Flat form in the meantime.

33/1

8th

6

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Gypsy King

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Moffatt

With Paul and Oliver Cole when a comfortable winner at Chelmsford (7f, Class 6; 5-2 favourite) last May; poor showings in five starts - 6f Flat to 2m1f hurdle - for this trainer; no reason to envisage a change of headgear working the oracle.

50/1

9th

10

(9)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Big Gypsy King

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: James Moffatt

Lost her way and finished tailed off over 1m here early last month; only run in a sprint once, when done for toe, and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £73.00
Straight Forecast £47.85
Trifecta £455.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Vecu

NEWMARKET:

Arabian Poet

SPOTLIGHT:

Scandinavia

The Times:

Arabian Poet

Telegraph:

Arabian Poet

Daily Mail:

Arabian Poet

D Express:

Arabian Poet

TOPSPEED:

Vecu

POSTDATA:

Vecu

The Guardian:

Vecu

Daily Mirror:

Vecu

The Star:

Vecu

The Sun:

Scandinavia

Daily Record:

Scandinavia