September 18 / 14.20 Sandown

14.20

Good To Soft

Orbital Veterinary Services EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Orbital Veterinary Services EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.40
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; weak 8-1 but stuck to his task very well in ten-runner novice at Kempton (1m, AW) three weeks ago, grabbing second on the line; a leading contender on form and should improve.
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6th

2

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Prince Of The Seas

9st 10lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David O’Meara

Narrow win at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) for Ralph Beckett last summer; not disgraced on 1m4f course reappearance for new yard but went backwards from that at the York Dante meeting since; the first-time cheekpieces he wore there are quickly discarded; also down in trip.

16/1

8th

8

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Prince Of The Seas

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Two good runs last August included a narrow win at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) but he was soundly beaten on starts either side of those; sold out of Ralph Beckett's stable for 30,000gns in October and not disgraced on reappearance at Ripon 18 days ago; tongue tied last four starts and now also tries cheekpieces; others are a bit more persuasive.

14/1

5th

3

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Ripon

Prince Of The Seas

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Second career success when shading a tight finish at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) last August; ended the year with a poor run at Newcastle (1m4f) in September; subsequently sold out of Ralph Beckett's stable for 30,000gns; new yard runs three and the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 6

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
350,000gns yearling by Wootton Bassett; late foal whose pedigree suggests longer trips next year but his staying-on sixth of ten in maiden at Newbury (1m, good; 22-1) last month, beaten about 7l against pretty useful rivals, showed he already has significant ability.
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2nd

3

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:30 Huntingdon

Sword Of Wessex

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Odds-on winner over nearly 1m4f at Yarmouth (good) last month and ran okay on faster ground at Leicester (both runs in a visor); he's been found a very winnable race for his hurdle debut.

6/5

4th

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Sword Of Wessex

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Finally got off the mark (headgear change) in four-runner Yarmouth handicap (11.5f) 11 days ago; up 4lb but could have more to offer for his current yard.

2/1

1st

2

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:57 Yarmouth

Sword Of Wessex

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

0-8 for Charlie Fellowes; four runs for current yard, the pick when a close fifth over 1m5f at Lingfield (AW) three runs back; pretty poor since and he's now had lots of chances over various distances.

9/4

5/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded son of Kingman; 3-1 second favourite for C&D maiden (good) six weeks ago, green before rallying well to be second of eight; one of the top two form options after that encouraging debut.
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3rd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Wild Nature

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

His best efforts for Godolphin came on AW; no show in two turf runs for Ed Bethell in the autumn but he bounced back to form wih a bang when making all in a 7f handicap at Kempton in November; a 2lb rise is manageable but there are other front-runners on show and he has a 197-day absence to overcome back on turf.

7/2

6

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Wild Nature

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Charlie Appleby; won Kempton nursery in December (7f, standard to soft) but has been well beaten on turf since, latest on stable debut having been bought for 65,000gns in July; bit to prove now.

16/1

9th

11

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Wild Nature

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Edward Bethell

Ended his 2024 campaign with AW win but failed to beat a rival, back on turf, in sole run this term (May); sold out of Charlie Appleby's yard for 65,000gns in July; market may guide.

20/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thirteenth foal; Study Of Man half-brother to nine winners including Alla Speranza (1m 2yo/1m2f Group 3; RPR 109), Alcaeus (1m2f-1m6f; 103) and Altesse (1m3f/1m4f; 102); dam 1m/10.5f (Listed) winner (105) out of 1m2f Group 1 winner; from a leading yard which runs two and the market should guide.
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3rd

2

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:12 Sandown

Almeric

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Three wins (1m-1m2f, soft/good to soft) from his first four starts, including two Listed races; his progress has stalled on good going on his two starts since but one was the Group 1 Champion Stakes and the other was last month's reappearance (here); it's too soon to label him a slow-ground specialist and he's not written off in view of his abundant earlier promise.

15/2

3rd

1

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Almeric

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Record is 3-5; has gained all wins, including two Listed races, in his starts on softer than good but may yet show that he's fully effective on faster ground; drops back in class having been comfortably held in the Champion Stakes; top on the figures and he was progressive before that latest start.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form: 87

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and his inexperience was very evident when making a promising debut here (33-1) in June; 8-1 for maiden at Goodwood (again 7f on good to firm) but failed to improve significantly, carrying his head high and again looking raw; 1m will suit and there's still time for him to get the hang of it, but others have more pressing claims.
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8

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

0-9, but having been ridden aggressively he put up his best effort yet when beaten just over a length into second of ten behind Pride Of Donegal over C&D 19 days ago (6l back to the third); up 5lb but 2lb better off with his old rival and should ago well again.

5/1

8

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

0-9, but having been ridden aggressively he put up his best effort yet when beaten just over a length into second of ten behind Pride Of Donegal over C&D 19 days ago (6l back to the third); up 5lb but 2lb better off with his old rival and should ago well again.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Eight-race maiden; struggled to cope with soft turf last month, but is better judged on his keeping-on second off today's mark at Chelmsford (1m2f) two starts ago and has a fighting change if the new trip suits.

7/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling by Wootton Bassett; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Foundation (1m 2yo Group 2), Major Partnership (UAE 7f Listed) and Misterioso (useful 6f/7f including 2yo), out of French 7f/1m winner; jumps-based stable is not well known for its 2yos.
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2nd

5

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

St Mawes

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Emma Lavelle

Usually held up; third in a 2yo maiden was his sole run on softer than good; can race freely but showed improved form when upped to 2m for wins at Kempton (AW) and Nottingham (good) in his final two runs last season, and he continued on his upward curve when a close, never-nearer third of seven over C&D (good) three weeks ago; retains potential.

5/2

3rd

4

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

St Mawes

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Improved form upped to 2m when winning at Kempton (AW) and Nottingham (good) in his final two runs last season; up another 5lb but he still looks feasibly treated and could continue on an upward curve as a 4yo; interesting contender on his return.

100/30

1st

8

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Nottingham

St Mawes

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

Promise in his qualifying races on turf, followed by two underwhelming runs in handicaps but he then delivered an improved show in nine-runner race at Kempton (upped to 2m, AW) four weeks ago, coming through strongly from last to first; 3lb higher today but he has more to offer as a stayer.

6/1

Form: 9

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well related but 100-1 and always behind in maiden at Newbury (1m, good) last month, so he still looks a longer-term prospect.
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10th

1

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Scarlet Moon

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The last of four Flat wins was over this trip at Sandown last summer (good; 5lb lower); has since racked up a solid sequence over hurdles; in form, consistent and respected.

6/1

3rd

7

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:27 Ludlow

Scarlet Moon

10st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Useful four-time Flat winner at up to 1m6f; the penalty contributed to his undoing at Stratford last time (2m2f, soft) but he's proving consistent over hurdles and won't mind getting back on less testing ground; can lead.

15/8

2nd

1

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Scarlet Moon

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Won four times on the Flat up to 1m6f and got off the mark over hurdles on his second start at Warwick (2m, good) in November; has continued to run well since, running his best race when third in a Listed contest at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January; should have no issues with the step up in trip and sets the standard.

7/4

Form: 40

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faded into 11l fourth at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) and showed further modest form when 12th of 13 at Kempton (7f, AW); quite speedily bred and looks best watched for the time being.
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2nd

3

(5)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Hippocratic Oath

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Generally productive at about 1m since handicapping; below par returned to Polytrack last time; 3-3 on Tapeta but looks a doubtful stayer on breeding over this new trip.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Hippocratic Oath

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Generally productive at about 1m since handicapping; below par returned to Polytrack last time; 3-3 on Tapeta but looks a doubtful stayer on breeding over this new trip.

11/2

3rd

4

(2)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Hippocratic Oath

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Well held in first three starts but he has form figures of 1121 since switched to handicaps; up another 3lb after his odds-on win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time but he knuckled down well to beat a clear second and is respected back on Polytrack.

9/4

20/1

Form: 68

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise from off the pace when sixth of eight over C&D (11-1; Wild Nature about 4l ahead) on debut but always behind when 25-1 at Goodwood (again 1m on good) over three weeks later; early days but others in this were less muted last time.
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11th

9

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Stormy Monday

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ended his 2yo campaign with a 1m2f nursery win on soft ground one year ago; career has gone forwards again on last two starts with 1m2f wins at Epsom (good) and Doncaster (good to soft); 5lb higher than last time but he may have had more in hand than the margin suggests; player.

4/1

8

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Stormy Monday

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Ended his 2yo campaign with a 1m2f nursery win on soft; rather mixed this term but winning by nearly 3l at Epsom (1m2f, good) three weeks ago was a career best, sticking to his task very well up the near rail; back up 4lb but a serious player if that latest form is reproduced.

7/2

1st

8

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Stormy Monday

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ended his 2yo campaign with a nursery win at Yarmouth (1m2f, soft) but he's been a bit up and down this season and was only third of four at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) last time; record is now 1-9 and others are more persuasive.

13/2

20/1

Form:

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000euros yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f (including Wokingham) winner Laddies Poker Two, herself dam of multiple 1m/1m2f Group 1 winner Winter; weak 11-1, green and never dangerous in novice here (7f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; yard also runs the newcomer Almeric.
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4th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Paragon

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

0-11 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; made a fairly encouraging handicap hurdle debut when sixth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good) this month, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces here.

7/1

6th

4

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Paragon

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Modest maiden on Flat and a similar story over hurdles, all maidens; handicaps are now a better option but he's unconvincing.

20/1

4th

8

1st Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Paragon

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Pam Sly

Modest maiden on Flat; reached the frame on the first of two hurdle outings at Huntingdon in recent months but the form is barely modest; more needed.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000euros foal; sixth foal; Galiway half-brother to winners Speedo Boy (1m1f-2m Flat including AW/Listed, RPR 104; 2m/2m5f hurdle) and Dancing Vision (French 1m3f); dam French 9.5f/11.5f winner, half-sister to French 15.5f Group 3 winner Varevees; late foal; no 2yo wins for the stable this term.
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19

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Love You Back

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Flat winner whose hurdles form comprises a couple of second-place finishes and a late fall (beaten at the time); even off bottom weight, this looks a difficult task upped in class.

33/1

6

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Love You Back

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won on the Flat at Brighton in September; has taken well to hurdling, finishing runner-up on both starts, latest when beaten a neck at Newbury (2m, good to soft; 5-2) ten days ago; looks a matter of time before he gets his head in front in this sphere.

2/1

2nd

6

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Love You Back

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

No great shakes on the Flat (1-11) but he did win his final run in that scene over 1m4f at Brighton in September (good to firm; also runner-up on soft); failed favourite backers when second on hurdling debut (Warwick; 2m, good) but the winner has since progressed to better things; absent since November but his yard has won two of the last four renewals of this; player.

5/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £23.12
Trifecta £52.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Wild Nature

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Of The Seas

RP RATINGS:

Prince Of The Seas

The Times:

Prince Of The Seas

Telegraph:

Prince Of The Seas

The Star:

Prince Of The Seas

NEWMARKET:

Wild Nature

The Guardian:

Wild Nature

Daily Mail:

Wild Nature

D Express:

Wild Nature

Daily Mirror:

Wild Nature

The Sun:

Wild Nature

Daily Record:

Wild Nature