September 18 / 15.00 Yarmouth

15.00

Good

EBF Future Stayers Maiden Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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EBF Future Stayers Maiden Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Excellent pedigree and made a highly promising debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) given the inexperience that was so evident from start to finish; did well to be beaten under 3l by Matauri Bay who was later an unlucky second in the Group 3 Solario Stakes; the runner-up at Leicester went on to finish second in York's Convivial Maiden; exciting prospect.
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6

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Nightwalker

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sole win remains his maiden as 2yo, admittedly appearing mostly in Group races since; gelded before penultimate start but also put in his place since in a Listed race and valuable handicap; hooded today, having tried cheekpieces and blinkers in June; this is a new trip but it's hard to have much confidence in him right now.

10/1

4th

1

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:15 Ascot

Nightwalker

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won for Sir Michael Stoute at two; highly tried since that maiden win and was gelded prior to finishing third of four in a small-field Listed race at Windsor two weeks ago (extended 1m3f); on the verge of becoming a tad disappointing, but this is his handicap debut and he tries soft ground for the first time.

10/1

4

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:15 Windsor

Nightwalker

8st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Yarmouth maiden winner (7f, good to firm) for Sir Michael Stoute last September; has been taking on exalted company in his last three starts, including when a far-from-disgraced fifth of 11 in the Dante at York (1m2f, good to firm); gelded since sixth of nine in the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm); no surprise if he goes well; no headgear today.

6/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 26

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros yearling who is entered in the Dewhurst; pushed the subsequent Gimcrack runner-up Shadow Of Light to a length on his 6f debut here and then got messed about a bit mid-race when sixth of 17 in York's Convivial Maiden (7f, good to firm; 4-1); wouldn't judge him too harshly on that performance and has strong claims here on his debut effort.
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2

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Ultrasoul

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) five weeks ago, earning very few extra plaudits though as he was 2-9 in a two-runner race and it was workmanlike; worth this second crack at 1m but other runners are more convincing.

6/1

1st

2

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Beaten favourite over 1m last time, taking record to 0-6; has a few pieces of notable form over 6f-7f otherwise, including second to useful rival at Lingfield (AW) on seasonal debut; sets the standard back down in trip.

4/11

13

(2)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

200,000euros yearling; placed in four of his five starts, the latest when second of ten on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack; first-time hood) in June following an eight-month absence (gelded in the meantime); that form has received a few boosts since and he looks the one to beat with the longer trip not an issue on breeding.

7/4

16/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 7

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; weak 33-1 chance when finishing midfield behind subsequent Group 3 winner Field Of Gold in a 7f maiden at Newmarket's July meeting; Nightwalker would appear to be the stable's number one here.
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6

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

18:55 Chester

White Crown Star

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won a Kempton novice on his return in March and he's been placed in four handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (7f, good) on his penultimate run; never dangerous when third on AW at Lingfield last time but that was behind an improver who made all and he's respected on this step back up in trip.

6/1

9

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

White Crown Star

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Bred for longer distances but he's a free-going sort who seems better at 7f than 1m; won a Kempton novice in March and he's been placed in three handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (good) last time; on unchanged mark and he should make another bold bid back on AW.

4/1

3rd

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

White Crown Star

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Bred for longer distances but he's a free-going sort who seems better at 7f than 1m; won a novice at Kempton in March and placed in two Newmarket handicaps since; should make another bold bid from the inside stall.

4/1

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
270,000gns yearling; finished last of four at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) but the winner is useful and the stable's 2yos usually improve with experience; might not be the answer today but has a future.
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5

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Enrolled

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Wore visor the last twice, winning at Salisbury (1m) then leaving the impression something was amiss at Brighton; has form on AW and, assuming he's back on song, could go well switched to blinkers.

13/2

12th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Brighton

Enrolled

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Had gone close a couple of times before making his breakthrough at the ninth attempt when scoring at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 42 days ago; first-time visor likely helped that day and he needs a bit more back up 3lb.

11/2

1st

2

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Salisbury

Enrolled

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

Eight-race maiden despite his many minor honours; 1m2f back on AW for latest outing did not work out and he finished just behind Invincible Duke at Goodwood (1m) the time before despite less trouble in running; frustrating sort who now sports headgear for the first time.

5/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of a 1m3f AW winner (RPR 76), closely related to 1m Listed winner Waldnah and half-sister to St Leger winner Masked Marvel and to the dam of Arc winner Waldgeist; looks one for further down the line when sent over further.
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3

(9)

22nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:25 Epsom

Your Lordship

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Marco Botti

Thrice-raced colt whose form figures (532) reflect his steady progress, beaten only a whisker at Southwell (1m, AW) most recently; clear possibilities, provided the improvement is sustained.

4/1

3rd

3

(9)

22nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:25 Epsom

Your Lordship

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Marco Botti

Thrice-raced colt whose form figures (532) reflect his steady progress, beaten only a whisker at Southwell (1m, AW) most recently; clear possibilities, provided the improvement is sustained.

4/1

2nd

9

(5)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Your Lordship

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Marco Botti

Promise in both runs last autumn, improving on his debut effort (7f, good to firm) when third of nine at Kempton one month later (1m, AW); the pair to beat him haven't tested the form yet but those in behind have fared quite well and he remains capable of better; bred to stay middle distances.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
170,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Baltic (11.4f-12.4f; RPR 88) and Victoria Grove (7f-1m2f; 82); dam German 9.5f winner, half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Baltic Baroness; needs checking in the market.
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4

(10)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:52 Southwell (AW)

Balticum

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Showed ability in both starts on turf last autumn and was surrounded by subsequent winners when fourth of nine at Newmarket (1m, soft) on the second occasion; returns from ten months off and bred to appreciate further, but is a half-brother to two AW winners; worth a second look.

3/1

4th

1

(6)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Newmarket

Balticum

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from 2f out

10/1

6th

2

(8)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:00 Yarmouth

Balticum

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

held up in rear

10/1

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 when a one-paced sixth of 12 over this distance at Kempton; will appreciate further.
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5th

4

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Divot

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

14-race maiden but he's returned from a break with two placed efforts in 1m4f handicaps (AW) this spring; on same mark at for his third at Lingfield last time and he's a big player if he responds well to first-time cheekpieces.

2/1

3rd

7

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Divot

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Still seeking his first win after 13 attempts but he has finished second on three occasions, including at Wolverhampton on his seasonal return three weeks ago (1m4f; hooded first time); that was a costly reverse for those that backed him into 11-10f but he didn't do a great deal wrong and the subsequent wins of the first and third give the form some ballast; major player with the hood now discarded.

6/4

2nd

4

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Divot

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Yet to score but has posted some solid efforts since June, including when second over C&D in September; raced freely when disappointing at Southwell the following month but the added hood might help and Oisin Murphy's booking suggests he's ready for this return.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vaga colt and a half-brother to winners Ataared (7f-1m; Listed; RPR 113), Najwaa (French 6.5f; 94) and Monaawara (7.5f 2yo); dam 7f/1m 2yo winner (95); interesting newcomer, especially if strong in the market.
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12th

1

(8)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Althaneyah

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

prominent early, led after 1f

25/1

8th

1

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:00 Yarmouth

Althaneyah

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

prominent

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't run at all badly for a 100-1 chance when a 6l sixth over C&D a month ago and there were some useful types in that race; likely to remain vulnerable until handicapping but he should be up to winning races.
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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: 9

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big odds when a tailed-off last at Newmarket a month ago (1m, good); no appeal for now.
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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 £3.30
Straight Forecast £2.46
Trifecta £14.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Nightwalker

SPOTLIGHT:

Ultrasoul

NEWMARKET:

Nightwalker

The Times:

Nightwalker

Telegraph:

Nightwalker

Daily Mail:

Nightwalker

D Express:

Nightwalker

The Sun:

Nightwalker

The Star:

Nightwalker

Daily Record:

Nightwalker

TOPSPEED:

Ultrasoul

The Guardian:

Ultrasoul

Daily Mirror:

Ultrasoul