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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
42,000gns 3yo; first foal; dam 7f 2yo/10.5f winner (including multiple Group 1s; RPR 117), half-sister to winners Anemoi (bumper/2m jumps) and Autignac (French 2m2f hurdle), out of 1m2f-14.5f winning half-sister to 1m2f Listed/HK Derby winner Salford Mill; plenty to like on paper and interesting to see how he figures in market on belated debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

First Ambition

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Keady

Lightly raced 5yo; last of 27 in the Cambridgeshre at Newmarket latest but this is significantly easier and he's the one to beat if recapturing the level of his penultimate third of 12 in handicap company at Wolverhampton.

5/4

27th

26

(27)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

First Ambition

8st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Michael Keady

Lightly raced 5yo who hasn't been with this trainer long and has posted encouraging performances on his last two starts; however, he's in a hotter race today and others have more compelling claims.

66/1

3rd

4

(3)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Ambition

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Keady

Started his career with two wins on Tapeta (7f/1m) last year; 0-8 in handicaps, but he's on a reduced mark and made some good late headway when sixth at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good) last month; was only beaten around 2l in that race and he looks interesting on this drop back in grade.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5-

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to owner's top-class 3yo miler Rosallion; faded into fifth of 11 on Redcar debut in November (7f) but that was a tough test in the mud and he should improve for that experience; returns after a short break and he's one to keep an eye on in the market.
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1st

2

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Five wins in the first half of 2026, four of them over C&D; his last two runs have represented backwards steps but the return to this venue could perk him up.

8/1

10th

9

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Lord Capulet

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Five wins this year, with first four on AW and latest on turf at Redcar (7f, good) in May; placed twice since that last success but he didn't shine at Doncaster last time and he looks weighted near best off this mark.

16/1

6th

4

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 8-

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 1m winner (RPR 76), herself a close relative of 1m Group 1 winner King Of Change; well-held eighth of 15 on Newmarket debut (7f, good; 10-1) in November but he should benefit from that experience and could show a lot more this time.
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10th

5

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Great Dream

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Bolted up on soft ground at Ffos Las (7.4f; cheekpieces first time) in June on his final start for William Haggas; raised his form to a new level with that success but he was clobbered by the handicapper and has been well held at big prices in both runs for current yard; others preferred.

33/1

11th

6

(14)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Great Dream

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Bolted up on soft ground at Ffos Las (7.4f; cheekpieces first time) in June on his final start for William Haggas; clobbered by the handicapper for that success and he could only manage a midfield finish on his stable debut three weeks ago (7f, AW; no headgear); cheekpieces now return but others appeal more.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Great Dream

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won a 7f Tapeta maiden for the Crisfords and doubled his tally on third and final run for William Haggas when winning by 11l on soft ground at Ffos Las in June (first-time cheekpieces worn then are now removed); wouldn't want to be flattered by that having gone up 12lb; joined current connections last month for 30,000gns.

8/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 85 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
145,000gns breeze-up 2yo; heavily backed into 3-1 for Kempton debut in October and he stayed on well from off the pace to finish runner-up behind the favourite; that was a promising start and he sets the standard on that form.
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3rd

5

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Goodwood

General Admission

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Made the frame in his first four starts on the AW but twice held on turf, doing too much early when fitted with a visor at Newbury (1m, good to firm) last time; that headgear is on again today so he does have a bit to prove.

6/1

8th

13

(12)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

General Admission

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

No wins in five but he was close up behind Regalian at Southwell in March and looked threatening to a point when 7-1 for his handicap debut over 1m2f at Newmarket; didn't appear to get home and he's now back in trip with a visor added; each-way claims.

8/1

Form: 525-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability here (7f/1m) in her final two runs last year and she caught the eye of the stewards last time; still early days and this drop back in trip could suit but she has plenty to find on the bare figures and could be more of a handicap prospect.
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6th

11

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a fine race in the Group 1 King Charles III over C&D in June but unable to match it since; the balance of her form suggests she is up against it here.

16/1

9th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Heavenly Heather

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a stormer when close sixth of 26 in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); unable to match that form before or since but she was beaten only 4l when mid-division in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to soft) last time and is a key player in this lower grade; effective on soft ground.

5/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 178 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
5-1 for his Ayr debut (7f, good to firm) in July but he got outpaced at a crucial stage before finishing sixth of ten; should know more this time but he needs plenty of progress back from 178 days off; has been gelded.
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7th

17

(15)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Kinross Claret

10st 6lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Some promise but recorded modest RPRs in three novice/maiden runs at up to 1m; open to improvement now handicapping but this big-field scenario will present a very different test; absent 408 days.

33/1

5

(1)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kinross Claret

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lucinda Russell

Well-held sixth in both runs so far and latest was over 7f here last month (first run since gelded); still very early days but he needs improvement on this step up in trip.

7/1

6th

9

(3)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Kinross Claret

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lucinda Russell

5-1 for his Ayr debut (7f, good to firm) in July but he got outpaced at a crucial stage before finishing sixth of ten; should know more this time but he needs plenty of progress back from 178 days off; has been gelded.

12/1

13/2

Form: 2-

Last run: 342 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut when a 4-1 second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last January; left the Crisfords for 6,500gns since and now returns after a year off but she needs a close look on stable debut.
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9

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Encircle

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Still seeking her first win but she wasn't beaten far behind Smasher over C&D four weeks ago; well held over 5f on turf two weeks ago; one to consider back up in trip and returned to AW.

10/1

9

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Encircle

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Still seeking her first win but she wasn't beaten far behind Smasher over C&D four weeks ago; well held over 5f on turf two weeks ago; one to consider back up in trip and returned to AW.

10/1

12th

11

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Encircle

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

All her racing has been done over longer trips, including up to 1m4f, but the drop to 6f at Kempton (AW) last time resulted in almost her closest finish; tailed off in her turf race, over 1m2f in June, and she still needs to improve significantly on that latest never-nearer fourth of ten.

11/1

8th
11 (1)
Crangy

25/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Never involved at a big price on C&D debut (9l sixth) two weeks ago and she needs to leave that form well behind.
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9th

10

(4)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:43 Nottingham

Crangy

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders, brief headway on far side of group 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

9th

10

(4)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:43 Nottingham

Crangy

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

9

(1)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Crangy

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

No improvement for the switch to handicaps when sixth of eight here last month (7f; 66-1); hopes rest on the drop in trip sparking major improvement.

33/1

66/1

Form: 0/0-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in one start for Michael Bell at Newmarket (7f, good) in 2023 and tailed off for a different yard at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in March; now makes her debut for Adrian Nicholls and can only be watched after another absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(5)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Green Tax

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

prominent

33/1

7th

6

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Green Tax

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Three well-spaced-out runs for three different trainers, hinting at ability on debut but showing nothing since; open to progress now handicapping but it will be needed.

25/1

7th

6

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Green Tax

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Three well-spaced-out runs for three different trainers, hinting at ability on debut but showing nothing since; open to progress now handicapping but it will be needed.

25/1

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 5f AW winner (RPR 76), half-sister to 5f-6f winners Marsha (Nunthorpe/Abbaye) and Judicial (smart and prolific), out of 5f 2yo Listed winner Marlinka; already had wind/gelding operations and looks best watched on belated debut.
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8th

1

(1)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Albert Hall

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ran to a modest level when a remote tenth of 11 over 7f here this month; can do better but such progress is a must.

33/1

8th

1

(1)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Albert Hall

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ran to a modest level when a remote tenth of 11 over 7f here this month; can do better but such progress is a must.

33/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at massive prices in two runs here (1m4f/1m2f) here last month and he needs a transformation on this drop to 7f; stablemate of Encircle.
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8th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keeper Of Secrets

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ian Williams

12-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was beaten a long way in a Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to soft) last Monday; cheekpieces are removed and visor is now tried.

66/1

8th

8

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:42 Windsor

Keeper Of Secrets

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Beaten 11 times and six of those defeats have been in classified races, including a midfield finish last time (1m); returning to further may help but he's unconvincing.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Keeper Of Secrets

9st 9lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Ian Williams

Remains winless and he resumed from four months off (gelded) with a poor seventh of ten in 1m AW classified event at Lingfield last month; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.00
Straight Forecast £28.78
Trifecta £111.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

General Admission

The Times:

First Ambition

Daily Mirror:

Encircle

NEWMARKET:

Great Dream

Daily Mail:

First Ambition

RP RATINGS:

General Admission

POSTDATA:

General Admission

LAMBOURN:

General Admission

Telegraph:

General Admission

The Guardian:

General Admission

D Express:

General Admission

The Star:

General Admission

Daily Record:

Encircle