August 19 / 17.40 Yarmouth

17.40

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two good seconds over 6f, on this track (good to soft) and at Ascot (good to firm); the latter form could have worked out better but a likely improver for this yard; holds Group 2 entries at 7f and 6f in September.
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3rd

2

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Back In Black

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Scored on his reappearance at Newbury (7f) last April; string of good efforts followed from August onwards and he posted a career best when fourth of 24 in Newbury's Spring Cup (1m, also good) on his return three weeks ago; stall 1 might not be ideal but otherwise holds strong claims.

11/8

4th

17

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Back In Black

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Lightly raced 4yo; consistent last season, winning in cosy fashion at this meeting (7f, good) and going down narrowly when stepped up in trip at Goodwood (1m, good) in the autumn; reappears having been gelded and with his stable in form; interesting contender.

6/1

2nd

10

(9)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:47 Goodwood

Back In Black

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Fanshawe

3yo who won in fine style on reappearance at Newbury (7f, good) in April; fifth of 12 here (7f, good to firm) in August following a break and built on that with close third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month, staying on well; the step up to 1m could be right up his street.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siblings include Group 1 winner Dick Whittington; showed promise on 7f Newbury debut when slowly away and badly hampered later but he kept on quite nicely into sixth of 16; looks sure to improve.
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8th

3

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Caledonian

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Simcock

Scored on his AW/nursery debut in 2024 but wasn't competitive in just three starts last year; did gain plenty of market traction on the last of them, though, and last month's reappearance at Bath wasn't totally devoid of promise; tries 1m2f for just the second time and he's not fully exposed.

12/1

5th

5

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Bath

Caledonian

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Simcock

Made a winning handicap debut in AW contest as a 2yo but failed to transfer the form back to turf last year; admittedly still has low mileage and may have a better 2026 campaign; heed the market signals.

9/1

5th

4

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Caledonian

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

7f nursery winner on the AW; has struggled in Class 3s this season, though 1m2f was perhaps too far on the first occasion; latest run here not so easily forgiven.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000gns 2yo; third foal; by Starspangledbanner out of unraced sister to Irish Derby winner Trading Leather and useful 1m3f-12.5f winner Wexford Town; jumps yard has had 2yo winners this year but both came on for their debuts and this one will probably need further anyway.
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2nd

4

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yankee Dude

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Won twice as a juvenile, including when justifying favouritism in a Kempton novice (7f) in October 2024; has raced just once since, finishing well down the field on handicap debut at Goodwood (7f) nearly 11 months ago; 3lb lower, and now gelded; monitor only.

16/1

13th

8

(4)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Yankee Dude

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Warren Greatrex

Progress over 7f as a 2yo comprised a promising effort on turf and two AW wins; form has received several boosts; Ethan Jones takes off a handy 5lb on handicap/seasonal debut; one to consider.

12/1

13th

8

(4)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Yankee Dude

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Warren Greatrex

Progress over 7f as a 2yo comprised a promising effort on turf and two AW wins; form has received several boosts; Ethan Jones takes off a handy 5lb on handicap/seasonal debut; one to consider.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree and although little was expected on 6f Ascot debut he travelled nicely before fading, finishing 9l behind Back In Black; not certain whether he needs an extra furlong at this stage but can improve.
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6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Two C&D wins (good and good to soft) last year and he comes here just 2lb higher than for the latter success; promising reappearance last month but he failed to fire on soft ground here last week; type to bounce back.

8/1

5th

8

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Both of his wins from 16 starts have been over C&D (good/good to soft), the most recent in September off 2lb lower; ran a solid race here 15 days ago on his return from a break and he once again has each-way claims.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Had 15 races; second career win when prevailing narrowly over C&D in September and following efforts weren't too shoddy; still on a competitive mark but he does lack a recent run.

7/1

Form: 42

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Classy pedigree; easy to back for Doncaster debut and shaped quite takingly in fourth behind smart and useful rivals; soon recovered from slow start at Chester since (also 7f; good) but couldn't get past a more experienced and useful rival; solid place chance.
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4th

4

(5)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Wiltshire Lad

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Trained by Sir Michael Stoute when making a successful nursery debut over C&D (first-time visor) last October; well held in both starts on turf since returning in April (had been gelded), but interesting back here.

7/1

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Wiltshire Lad

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Disappointing on reappearance and his best performance remains sole AW attempt, namely Southwell success on final start for Sir Michael Stoute; bit to prove.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Wiltshire Lad

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Disappointing on reappearance and his best performance remains sole AW attempt, namely Southwell success on final start for Sir Michael Stoute; bit to prove.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Adaay brother to Italian 6f 2yo winner Attila Rex, half-brother to winners Sto Bene (7f AW; RPR 76) and Bould As Brass (6f AW 2yo/5.3f; 68); dam 11.4f/1m6f winner (70); yard 7-59 with 2yos here but had just a handful of juvenile runners in 2024.
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12

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Duffus Castle

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and he was only narrowly denied at Newcastle (1m2f) two weeks later; only 1lb higher and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

11/2

7

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:33 Newcastle (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) when justifying support off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; back up 5lb but he finished well to score with authority last time and is a big player again on this step back up in trip.

2/1

8

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Philip McBride

Best form has come at Yarmouth, including a fourth there two runs back; 0-9 and yet to offer much at all on the AW.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; by Time Test; dam placed 1m AW (RPR 60), sister to 1m winner Ceilidhs Dream, half-sister to 6f/7f Group 1 winner Kinross, out of 1m 2yo/1m2f Listed winner; yard 6-86 with 2yos here; worth market check but likely he'll need the run.
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4th

3

(4)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Were Done

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

dwelt start, raced in last, headway and edged right over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, kept on

8/1

12th

9

(14)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Were Done

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute

50/1

6th

10

(11)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Were Done

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

80-1 for his Yarmouth debut (7f, good to firm) last month but shaped with some promise, albeit never a threat; drawn wide here and likely one for further down the line.

20/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; eleventh foal; Blue Point gelding whose smart siblings include winners Dabyah (7f including 2yo/Group 3; 111), Sam Gold (1m; 96) and Apiarist (7f 2yo; 90); dam 9.6f winner; yard has much better strike-rate with 2yos on AW than turf.
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5th

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:05 Cork

Blue Train

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; money arrived for him on handicap debut at Clonmel (2m, soft) and he scored by a length under a hand ride; up 10lb.

7/4

1st

9

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Blue Train

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; some promise on hurdle/stable debut when fourth at Fairyhouse, raced keenly; made little impact at Thurles and Naas but could be a different proposition on handicap hurdle debut for shrewd connections; monitor the betting.

10/1

8th

17

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Blue Train

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain for William Knight with a rating of 68; some promise in his hurdling/stable debut, 14.5l fourth of 12 at Fairyhouse; ran keenly that day; hooded at Thurles last time when a much bigger price and ran like it; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 77

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form on soft ground when favourite for Brighton debut but fared better, without being able to hold his position over C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago; probably other days for him.
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9th

2

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Iffraaj Power

9st 11lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Not disgraced in three 7f maiden/novice races on turf during the summer and, having been gelded in August, is open to improvement over this new trip on his nursery/AW debut.

9/2

9th

6

(4)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Iffraaj Power

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Modest form on soft ground when favourite for Brighton debut but fared better, without being able to hold his position over C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago; probably other days for him.

12/1

7th

5

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

14:35 Yarmouth

Iffraaj Power

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Smart pedigree and his Brighton debut effort, when sent off favourite, was too bad to be true; signs the penny was dropping towards the end of that race and perhaps faster ground will spark a transformation.

7/1

Form: 09

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure prices for both 7f starts, at Sandown and Newmarket, when playing no part in the closing stages either time; a likely candidate for handicaps after today.
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10th

9

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Charming Fellow

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joe Ponting

Won a Pontefract nursery for Peter Chapple-Hyam in October 2024 (1m, soft); in good form last autumn too but he has been sent off at big prices and finished down the field in three runs for his new stable this year; could prove a different proposition back on turf, especially if the going remains on the slow side, and cheekpieces return today; check betting.

33/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charming Fellow

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joe Ponting

In and out for Peter Chapple-Hyam and he's finished last of nine in two runs (9.4f/1m) for new yard this year; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-13 and has plenty to prove back at this trip.

33/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Charming Fellow

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joe Ponting

In and out for Peter Chapple-Hyam and he ran poorly on final start for that yard in October; changed hands for 3,500gns after that and he was tailed off on recent stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f); record is now 1-12 and he has plenty to prove; cheekpieces worn last twice are removed.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.50
Straight Forecast £4.25
Trifecta £41.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Back In Black

D Express:

Blue Train

The Sun:

Caledonian

Daily Record:

Wiltshire Lad

RP RATINGS:

Back In Black

POSTDATA:

Back In Black

NEWMARKET:

Back In Black

The Times:

Back In Black

Telegraph:

Back In Black

The Guardian:

Back In Black

Daily Mail:

Back In Black

Daily Mirror:

Back In Black

The Star:

Back In Black