October 11 / 14.05 York

14.05

Soft

British EBF £100,000 Final (Colts And Geldings)

  • Prize money: £50960
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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British EBF £100,000 Final (Colts And Geldings)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 01 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over 6f at Newbury on debut but stepped up a good deal on that form when winning over this trip on soft at Brighton after near four-month break last time; more needed to follow up but remains capable of better.
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20th

3

(16)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Mirabeau

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Successfully returned to 6f in the spring, winning narrowly at Newbury and finishing a close second there next time (both on good) but he wasn't himself on his next two starts, over 7f and 6f; on the back burner.

18/1

11th

4

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Mirabeau

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Dropped to 6f in the autumn and won a 16-runner handicap at Newbury (good ground) in April; solid form when second back at Newbury in May but he ran poorly at York (7f, good) when last seen 12 weeks ago; not handicapped out of things if freshened up by his break.

12/1

19th

2

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Mirabeau

10st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Snapped a losing sequence in big field at Newbury (6f, good) in April and good second there (6f, good) since; won over C&D in 2024 2yo campaign and he should be fine back up to 7f; bang in form and he's one to consider.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 221

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Useful form all three starts and, although unproven on ground more testing than good to soft, he should appreciate the step up to 7f and he's open to improvement; should go well.
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3rd

7

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Stratusnine

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Heavy ground was no help to him in the Ayr Gold Cup last time but he's been a stalwart in highly competitive 6f handicaps this year; sole run here was 7f but he wouldn't be an entirely forlorn hope if back to his best.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Stratusnine

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win as a 2yo; took a while for things to fall his way this year but his win at York (6f, good to firm) in July was followed by a second-place finish in the Stewards' Cup; ran two fine races at York's Ebor meeting (not ideally drawn on first occasion) but he clearly needs more to defy this mark; talented apprentice's 5lb claim is helpful.

14/1

6th

1

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Stratusnine

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Form figures of 22216 at York; Wednesday's sixth can be upgraded as he was comfortably on top of those drawn high; returning to 6f should suit and he is proven on slow ground, for all that his best efforts have been on good to firm; high on the list.

12/1

3rd
8 (2)
Pellitory

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5412 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort who turned in best effort when second over 1m on nursery debut last time; likely he'll improve again but yet to race on anything slower than good to soft (sole win came on that surface).
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4th

2

(17)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Pellitory

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Versatile sort who landed the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, heavy) in first-time tongue-tie most recently, adding to his 7f wins and taking record to 5-21; in top form and may remain competitive even with 6lb penalty.

16/1

1st

18

(16)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Pellitory

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Slow start for David O'Meara but back in the groove now, winning 7f handicap at Haydock last month and creditable third at Goodwood three weeks ago; handles soft and a good test at the trip should be fine; now tongue tied.

33/1

3rd

3

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Pellitory

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record is 4-19; went close in competitive race at York in July; flattered by the winning margin at Haydock (7f, good) last time but may remain competitive back up 4lb; peak mark was higher.

16/1

50/1

Form: 6516

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Maiden sprint winner at Bath (good) and respectable effort upped to this trip on nursery debut last month; plenty more needed if he's to win on these terms.
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12th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Turf maiden winner who showed spark as recently as January (AW) and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's struggled on grass on his last two starts and a major turnaround is needed in first-time blinkers.

16/1

14th

15

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: J S Moore

On a competitive mark on his best form and he's effective on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo might have needed the run at Bath 16 days ago following a break but he's inconsistent and others are more compelling.

33/1

5th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

C&D winner as a 2yo; stood little racing since 2024 but there were more promising signs at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in January; others look stronger.

4/1

5th
14 (7)
Prosperitas

25/1

Form: 383

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in three starts but tough task on these terms on first run away from fast ground.
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4th

6

(13)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Prosperitas

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Both wins have been on heavy turf (6f/7f); didn't see out 1m on his comeback run at Doncaster in March but ran respectably on his AW debut over this C&D in May; can't be dismissed on his first start since but stall 13 isn't ideal.

9/1

4th

1

(7)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Prosperitas

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Two wins came on heavy ground in the autumn; pulled hard and didn't see it out on his first crack at 1m on comeback but has to prove this career-high mark within range on his AW debut.

10/1

12th

18

(18)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Prosperitas

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: T J Kent

Record of 2-2 on heavy ground includes a Doncaster success (7f) in first-time cheekpieces when last seen; ideally needs same conditions, being 0-7 on other surfaces; steps up to 1m with the headgear retained.

20/1

Form: 832

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Stepped up a fair way on debut effort when third at Ascot (soft) last month and bettered that again on AW debut last time; should stay 7f and, although more needed to win this, is another who is open to improvement.
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1st

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Just one win to his name from 16 starts; best effort this year when third of 11 here (7f) last month; down in class but minor money perhaps his best hope.

3/1

3rd

11

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Peter The Wolf

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a soft-ground 6f maiden at Chepstow last September but he's struggled in four handicaps since, most recently when fading inside the final furlong over this trip at Southwell two weeks ago; others preferred.

20/1

7th

8

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Run exclusively in sprints since handicapping, latterly over 5f; finished last in two runs back this season and has plenty to prove, including stamina.

33/1

Form: 32128

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground Ffos Las novice winner over this trip in August and has run to a similar level both starts since; stable among the winners and no surprise to see him give a good account.
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8th

1

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Imperial Trooper

10st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Novice win in 2024 remains his sole win in 18 Flat races and he has performed poorly in his two previous visits here; well-held third over hurdles last week; not overly appealing.

10/1

12/1

Form: 252 BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Chinned at skinny odds over 1m at Kempton last time but that was just about his best effort; sole turf run came on good but pedigree suggests he'll handle soft; each-way prospect back over 7f.
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6th

2

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Sip

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Landed a seller over C&D last October; only beaten 2l when sixth of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days ago on his first run back and should be suited by the step up in trip; can go well.

11/2

6th

6

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Big Sip

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Marco Botti

Went close first time out as a 2yo for Andrew Balding and landed the odds in a C&D maiden on his comeback last March, so has that in his favour; closed out last season with a win in a seller but will need to improve on his five handicap efforts.

8/1

1st

5

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Sip

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Sole win in ten runs came when 1-7f for a 1m AW maiden in March for Andrew Balding, whom he left for 28,000gns; stable debut in August was okay but well beaten on soft ground last month; would seem more likely to give his running than some but he is not straightforward.

4/1

Form: 32215 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Faced a straightforward task when winning at prohibitive odds at Brighton in August but disappointing in first-time cheekpieces in conditions event in Sweden last time; has only raced on a sound surface so far.
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9th

9

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Praetorian

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Faced a straightforward task when winning at prohibitive odds at Brighton in August but disappointing in first-time cheekpieces in conditions event in Sweden last time; has only raced on a sound surface so far.

7/1

1st

2

(3)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

15:00 Brighton

Praetorian

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Went very close to justifying favouritism in big field at York (7f, good to firm; clear of third) last time, taking form figures to 322; has easily the best chance in this much weaker race.

2/9

2nd

8

(6)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 York

Praetorian

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Promising third of 16 on debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in May and runner-up at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last time, behind Billboard Star who was subsequently second in the Group 2 July Stakes; firmly in calculations.

9/4

33/1

Form: 336

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair form at best in three starts; yet to race over further than 6f and on anything slower than good to soft so plenty to prove at these weights.
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3rd

10

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Sir David

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won at Carlisle (7f, good) last year for Stella Barclay and it was another August win when taking Beverley handicap (7.5f, good to firm) for this yard two months ago; went close at Leicester (7f) on his penultimate start but finished well adrift of Moostar back over that C&D ten days ago, which tempers confidence.

20/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Sir David

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Game effort to win a minor event at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month; never in the hunt at Musselburgh two weeks later; could prove vulnerable again.

14/1

11th
11 (12)
Nahash

14/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on debut effort when successful over this trip at Wolverhampton last time; likely to improve again but others make more appeal on this turf debut.
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1st

2

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nahash

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Sole win came at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last September on his second start; third on his handicap/seasonal debut in April but he hasn't gone on from that since, though did run respectably at Chelmsford two weeks ago.

6/1

10

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahash

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Horton

Made all in a Wolverhampton maiden one year ago (7f); ran well for third on his handicap/seasonal debut at Southwell in April (7f) but that hasn't proved to be a springboard to better things; edging down the weights but other options are stronger.

12/1

5

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:33 Southwell (AW)

Nahash

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Won 7f Wolverhampton maiden as 2yo and was close up over C&D on handicap debut in April; back to that level when visored at Lingfield last time and should run well.

11/2

8/1

Form: 3221 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of four starts, handles soft ground and off the mark on AW debut over 7f at Newcastle last time; more needed but going the right way and has place claims.
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2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Mr Fantastic

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Useful 2yo form, including a 7f novice win on AW; three heavy defeats in handicaps this year have seen him drop down the handicap and he now tackles his first Class 5 handicap; a revival may be foretold by the betting.

12/1

6th

6

(11)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:00 Carlisle

Mr Fantastic

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed the odds in a Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) last September but he's struggled in three subsequent runs, including two handicaps; record is now 1-7 and has plenty to prove back in trip.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Mr Fantastic

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Came good with 7f Tapeta novice win in September, his fourth start; well down the field when dropped back to 6f on that surface for seasonal/handicap debut in April, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

25/1

Form: 2100 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fair form to win over this trip on AW in July but long way below that level in cheekpieces on turf and Tapeta since; stiff task at weights on first run away from a sound surface.
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11

(11)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bear Kode

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

3yo whose profile is very up and down and he was well beaten at York four weeks ago; however, nine days earlier he was a close fourth at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on reappearance and he won a 7f maiden here last July; could be in the shake-up if leaving last time behind.

12/1

21th

11

(19)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Bear Kode

9st 5lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Lost his form as a 2yo after a 7f AW win in the summer, but there was more encouragement to be gleaned from a close fourth of 11 at Haydock (7f, good to firm; 50-1) on his reappearance last week; if he builds on that he'll have possibilities from an unchanged mark.

12/1

21th

11

(19)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Bear Kode

9st 5lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Lost his form as a 2yo after a 7f AW win in the summer, but there was more encouragement to be gleaned from a close fourth of 11 at Haydock (7f, good to firm; 50-1) on his reappearance last week; if he builds on that he'll have possibilities from an unchanged mark.

12/1

66/1

Form: 413079 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won valuable 6f seller here (good to soft) in June but hasn't bettered that form since and, although visor added (replacing cheekpieces), he'll likely struggle again.
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3

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Inconspicuous

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mike Murphy

Inconsistent since 2yo seller win and has been absent since a dismal effort in spring; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

10th

6

(3)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:43 Nottingham

Inconspicuous

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Michael Keady

prominent

10/1

10th

6

(3)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:43 Nottingham

Inconspicuous

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Michael Keady

prominent, weakened over 1f out

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Created a good impression so far, winning both AW starts over 7f and 1m (beat a subsequent wide-margin winner at Kempton last time); enough in pedigree to suggest he'll handle these different conditions and high on the shortlist, despite conceding weight all round.
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7th

1

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

13:30 Ascot

Amiloc

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Respected on last season's 1m4f/1m6f form but very little went to plan this term until his straightforward task in a 1m6f conditions stakes five weeks ago; had two attempts at 2m and can't be blamed for the first, while it did not look as if the trip was to blame on second occasion; has headgear first time and might yet reveal himself as a stayer but he has a bit to prove.

12/1

1st

1

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 2

17:58 Salisbury

Amiloc

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made excellent progress last season, winning Royal Ascot Group 2 (1m4f) before making the frame in Irish St Leger (1m6f) and Breeders' Cup Turf; very little has gone to plan this year and, after his calamitous early exit at Glorious Goodwood, he disappointed at York (extended 2m) last month; that said, this ease in grade could provide him with the chance to get his career back on track.

6/4

7th

3

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

Amiloc

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Tremendous progress last season; odds-on flop when rather forced to make the running in the Yorkshire Cup here on 2026 return; ran on nicely for a creditable sixth of 12 in a very strong Hardwicke at Royal Ascot (1m4f) next time but unseated leaving the stalls with a mishap in the Goodwood Cup (2m; 17-2); that leaves his stamina unproven but he stays at least 1m6f; unraced on softer than good to yielding; a leading contender if he gets this new trip and there's fair chance he will.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £31.70
Straight Forecast £27.71
Trifecta £312.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amiloc

TOPSPEED:

Pellitory

The Sun:

Praetorian

The Star:

Prosperitas

POSTDATA:

Mr Fantastic

Daily Mirror:

Stratusnine

RP RATINGS:

Amiloc

The Times:

Amiloc

Telegraph:

Amiloc

The Guardian:

Amiloc

Daily Mail:

Amiloc

D Express:

Amiloc

NEWMARKET:

Pellitory

Daily Record:

Praetorian