September 26 / 13.35 Newmarket

13.35

Good

Rossdales British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts And Geldings)

  • Prize money: £4380.9
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Rossdales British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts And Geldings)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; dam maiden half-sister to winners Across The Stars (1m4f Group 2), Bronze Cannon (1m4f Group 2) and Valiant Girl (US 1m1f Grade 3); fifth of ten in maiden at Goodwood (1m, good) 23 days ago was fair form and he started favourite, so better was seemingly expected; the third and fourth have boosted the form with wins since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(7)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Seacruiser

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked a good prospect when making all in a 1m Newmarket maiden (good to soft) in September 2024; reappeared only three weeks ago but made eye-catching late gains to finish a close third in that strong conditions stakes at Thirsk (7f, good; 12-1); this race demands far more but return to 1m (he looks bred for further still) will help and he should be capable of better.

14/1

3rd

8

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Seacruiser

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked a good prospect when making all in a 1m Newmarket maiden (good to soft) in September 2024 but hasn't been seen since; could be the sort to make up for lost time this year but this is a big ask on only his third start after such a long absence; has been gelded.

8/1

1st

6

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Newmarket

Seacruiser

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

made all, faced challenge when ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
625,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; first foal; dam 7f-1m1f winner (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 111), sister to 1m2f winner Order Of Malta, half-sister to smart 1m 2yo/1m2f winner Matsuri, out of 1m/9.4f Listed winner; gelded; probably stable second string to Naval Command.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he's struggled in five runs for his current yard; now 19lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove on this drop back in trip; headgear removed.

12/1

7th

2

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo; barely beat a rival in five handicap runs in 2025 (sold after the first of them) but he has tumbled down the weights and has his first run in 0-70 company with new headgear fitted; market confidence should be noted.

10/1

10th

11

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Present Times

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Stella Barclay

AW novice success on final 2yo start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season, leaving Charlie Appleby after first occasion; fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt a big revival.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
350,000gns yearling; third foal; Too Darn Hot half-brother to 1m/1m2f winner Inquiring Minds (RPR 95); dam 1m-1m6f winner (including 2yo/Group 3; 104), sister to 1m4f winners Jane Marple and Tamilla, closely related to useful 8.6f winner Vanity Rules; powerful connections and needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Devils Advocate

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Highlight last season was a very useful performance in 1m2f handicap at Doncaster, suggesting he's verging on Group class; creditable second, despite usual cheekpieces being removed, in AW Listed event at Kempton on reappearance; possibilities with the headgear back on.

7/2

2nd

1

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Devils Advocate

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Bit of a mixed bag last year but showed some useful form, as when fourth of 11 in the Dante at York (1m2f, good to firm) in May and winning a 0-105 handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft); won on Polytrack at Chelmsford as a 2yo and very much favoured by these terms; respected.

9/4

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros foal, 55,000euros yearling by Kodi Bear; fourth foal; dam placed at 1m (RPR 67), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Avenue Gabriel, is granddaughter of Oaks winner Lady Carla; non-runner at Kempton 5.00 Wednesday.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Sol Argent

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Resonded well to the fitting of blinkers and being allowed a soft lead when making all on his reappearance/first start since being gelded over C&D (good to firm) last month, but ran a shocker at Chepstow (1m2f, good) next time; much depends on which version turns up, but he could enjoy the run of the race again.

5/1

5

(2)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Chepstow

Sol Argent

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Delivered on some 2yo promise when making all at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) this month; up 5lb and has more to prove on the stamina front given the recent rain but some further progress is on the cards; yard also runs Justenzia.

7/1

5

(2)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Chepstow

Sol Argent

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Delivered on some 2yo promise when making all at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) this month; up 5lb and has more to prove on the stamina front given the recent rain but some further progress is on the cards; yard also runs Justenzia.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Showcasing half-brother to winners First Light (1m2f/1m4f; RPR 97), Sir Lowry's Pass (1m2f; 87) and Rockabill Angel (12.4f AW; 68); dam Listed-placed 1m2f/1m3f AW winner (98), half-sister to US 1m1f/9.5f Grade 1 winner Angara; late foal; perhaps best watched this time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(12)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Take The A Train

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Perked up with a second off a reduced mark over C&D last month but that was a five-runner race and he beat only one rival at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last time; record is now 0-9 and others are more convincing.

14/1

10th

8

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Take The A Train

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Modest for Ed Dunlop, including in handicaps, but there was some promise in his second behind an odds-on shot at Newcastle (1m) recently on second run for this yard; hard to weigh up that effort but he could improve.

12/1

2nd

5

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Take The A Train

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Ended his time with Ed Dunlop under a cloud and he offered little for his new yard when ninth of 13 in 7f handicap here in December; he's hard to make a case for in his bid for a maiden victory.

50/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14th foal; Pinatubo half-brother to 11 winners including James Garfield (6f/7f including 2yo Group 2; RPR 119), The Shrew (7.4f turf 2yo/1m AW; 102), Eva Maria (1m-1m2f; 98) and Morag McCullagh (6f AW; 94); dam 6f/7f 2yo winner (103); late foal; connections have had one useful 2yo win on debut this term.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

14

(14)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Hallelujah U

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces on last three outings, all on good to firm; won a 1m4f Thirsk handicap on first occasion and he's 23lb higher today thanks mostly to his staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot; failed to confirm that improvement in 1m5f Newmarket Group 3 on latest start, admittedly not disgraced but that makes others look a bit more solid today.

16/1

3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Hallelujah U

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces the last twice, winning a Thirsk handicap (1m4f) then appearing to improve markedly with staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Queen's Vase when upped further in trip; latter effort ties him in with a few of today's rivals; may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

8/1

6th

6

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Hallelujah U

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: James Owen

Contested three handicaps this spring off marks in the high 70s, winning when upped to 1m4f in added cheekpieces last time (good to firm); while 1m6f looks plausible, it's hard to see him being anything like good enough.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; tenth foal; Camelot half-brother to winners Zghorta Dance (1m1f/9.5f including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 105), Hangisi (1m4f; 68) and Vingtcoeurs (French 1m3f Flat/2m5f chase); dam 1m2f winner, out of 12.5f Listed winner; from strong yard, the market should be instructive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Kingmaker

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Still a maiden after ten runs but has finished second in three handicaps at around 1m4f this year and again ran well when third of six at Chelmsford (13.3f) last month; usually sticks to his task pretty well; probably won't be far away.

4/1

4

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kingmaker

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 but did bounce back from a lesser effort at Sandown (1m6f) when second at Southwell (1m4f) last month in his first handicap on AW; thereabouts with a repeat.

3/1

Non-runners

Naval Command

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £4.58
Trifecta £12.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Naval Command

TOPSPEED:

Seacruiser

The Times:

Present Times

D Express:

Kingmaker

NEWMARKET:

Naval Command

Telegraph:

Naval Command

Daily Mirror:

Naval Command

The Sun:

Naval Command

Daily Record:

Naval Command

POSTDATA:

Seacruiser

The Guardian:

Seacruiser

Daily Mail:

Seacruiser

The Star:

Seacruiser