October 21 / 15.15 Pontefract

15.15

Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Silver Tankard Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £22684
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 1
  • 5 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Silver Tankard Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recovered from slow start to post convincing win at 7-1 on debut at Thirsk (1m, good) in August; others have more substance to their form but he has a likeable pedigree and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Tuscan Hills

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nigel Tinkler

Respectable seventh in the Dante here in May 2025 and he's one to watch in the betting back down in trip starting out for another new yard (remains in same ownership); however, he's very much struggled since the Dante and arrives with plenty to prove.

25/1

12th

13

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Tuscan Hills

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Lightly raced for three trainers and little seems to have gone right since he went 2-2 as a 2yo; the positives seem to be that he was considered worth a shot at the Dante and Derby last season, moves back up from 1m and away from heavy ground.

33/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 51

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging fifth on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in August and won at Ascot (7f, soft) last month, getting up in the final strides; that form has been firmly boosted by the placed horses and he promises to be suited by the step up to 1m; strong claims for trainer who won this in 2015 and 2018.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Calla Lagoon

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a maiden at Ascot (7f) last September; second but comfortably held in Listed race here (1m, also soft) the following month; encouraging fourth of seven in Listed race at Chester (10.5f) on his May return but only mid-division when 18-1 for Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, also good) 12 weeks later; still of interest in just his second handicap.

5/2

7th

3

(12)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Calla Lagoon

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a maiden at Ascot (7f, soft) last September on the second of his three 2yo starts and best form when he reappeared with fourth of seven in Listed race at Chester (1m1f, good) in May; improvement needed on handicap debut but he is in good hands to progress and is not ruled out.

12/1

4th

1

(6)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Calla Lagoon

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f, no extra inside final furlong

9/2

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 51 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved upon August's debut fifth at Deauville (7f, good) with comfortable win at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month, from Bentbasa who is due to run in the nursery here at 2:45; his attractive pedigree provides hope he'll be effective on soft ground and he could have more to offer; not discounted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(19)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Basalt

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Four races, the last two of them Listed, and he's progressing well; 25-1 when fifth of eight at Goodwood (1m3f, good; unraced on firmer) on reappearance, plugging on to finish 1.5l behind the third-placed Tycoon; needs further improvement in cheekpieces first time.

33/1

2

(3)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Basalt

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Comfortable winner at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September and improved again when 7l third of five in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October; should stay at least 1m2f and open to further progress, which is needed.

33/1

2

(3)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Basalt

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Comfortable winner at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September and improved again when 7l third of five in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October; should stay at least 1m2f and open to further progress, which is needed.

33/1

4th
5 (1)
Love Talk

7/2

Form: 14641

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Redcar (6f, soft) in May and not disgraced in a couple of French Group races in summer (6f/7f, good to soft/soft), before winning £100,000 Fillies' Series Final at Goodwood (7f, heavy) last month; she was strong at the finish last time and could improve again now at 1m; key player.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Love Talk

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Grant Tuer

Filly who has been campaigned over a variety of distances this season; didn't run badly when ninth of 12 at 80-1 in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but others make greater appeal.

33/1

9

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Love Talk

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Grant Tuer

Filly who has run over various trips this year, posting respectable efforts in 7f Listed race and 1m4f Group 3 before 7l second of three in Pontefract handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last Sunday; it's possible she'll be suited by this new distance but others have a lot more substance to their claims.

50/1

2nd

2

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

14:12 Pontefract

Love Talk

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Won valuable 2yo fillies' series final at Goodwood (7f, heavy) last September and returned to form with Listed fourth at Carlisle (soft) in June when dropped back to 7f; didn't run badly when well-beaten third of four in 1m4f Group 2 at Haydock (good) last time; has more to prove than her two rivals but she's not ruled out now back in a handicap.

3/1

Form: 531 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
His well-bred dam was a Group 2 runner-up in France and he's improved with each of his three runs, most recently easily justifying 6-5 favouritism at Hamilton (1m, soft); this is a much tougher test of his credentials but this progressive colt is in excellent hands and could be up to the task.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

17

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Castle Stuart

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has been headstrong in the past and he returned to form in a first-time hood (retained) with a close second of 16 over C&D (good) four weeks ago; today's company is tougher but he seems to like it here and remains well treated on last season's best efforts; due a 4lb rise; each-way chance.

16/1

2nd

9

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Castle Stuart

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual winner for Karl Burke who posted respectable sixths over 1m2f (including here) on first two starts of the year for this yard; raced freely when disappointing over a stiff 1m3f a fortnight ago and the return to this trip looks a positive; added hood may help too.

16/1

10th

10

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Castle Stuart

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Respectable sixth over 1m2f both starts this year, the latter in a warm race at York when shaping as if worth another try over 1m3f+; gets that here and has each-way hopes.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £10.58
Trifecta £81.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Calla Lagoon

TOPSPEED:

Love Talk

The Times:

Tuscan Hills

The Star:

Castle Stuart

RP RATINGS:

Calla Lagoon

POSTDATA:

Calla Lagoon

The Guardian:

Calla Lagoon

Daily Mail:

Calla Lagoon

The Sun:

Calla Lagoon

Daily Record:

Calla Lagoon

Telegraph:

Love Talk

D Express:

Love Talk

Daily Mirror:

Love Talk