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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

OUR TIP

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

First Ambition

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Keady

Won his first two starts for Karl Burke last year but he hasn't kicked on from his handicap debut second (1m, good to soft) last September (RPR 95); sold for 22,000gns in April; drops in class but not a solid option.

14/1

19th

3

(17)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

First Ambition

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Has been unable to sustain his early progress, most recently out of the money when a 20-1 shot in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton; needs to raise his game.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Ambition

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Free-going sort who has won two of his six starts; should be sharper with last month's Southwell reappearance behind him and still has some potential.

14/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

4

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Lord Capulet

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Is enjoying a fine season and he racked up a fifth victory at Redcar (7f) in May; posted another very good effort with second of ten in 7f Newcastle handicap 24 days ago so he's a likely player once more.

5/2

2nd

1

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it.

11/4

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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1st

3

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

19:15 Ffos Las

Great Dream

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Won a Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) for the Crisfords last September; having been gelded he has only managed midfield finishes in both starts since returning for this yard last month, albeit he met trouble on the first occasion; could fare better with cheekpieces given a go.

11/2

9th

7

(18)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Great Dream

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Won an AW maiden at Newcastle (7f) last September and ended his 3yo campaign for the Crisford stable with a good of 13 in a Yarmouth handicap (7f, good to soft) in October; having been gelded he was sent off favourite to make a winning start for William Haggas over 1m at Salisbury three weeks ago, but failed to pick up having had to switch to get a run; quickly reverts to 7f and remains with potential for his new yard; stall 18 not ideal, though.

15/2

6th

1

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Great Dream

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Won an AW maiden at Newcastle in September before coming up short in a Listed contest at Redcar; finished off the year with a third in a York handicap (7f, good to soft) in October; has since left the Crisfords and has been gelded; must come into consideration on his debut for an in-form yard.

3/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Heavenly Heather

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Began her career in handicaps with a BHA mark of 60 and has improved in leaps and bounds since; seemed to excel herself when never-nearer sixth of 26 in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; had run creditably over C&D the time before; big chance if repeating Ascot form.

6/1

6th

17

(22)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Useful handicapper whose three wins have all come on the AW, most recently over 5f in January; faces a daunting task this time.

100/1

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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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Keeper Of Secrets

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Two respectable efforts on AW (1m2f/9.4f) this year but he struggled in a classified event here (1m4f) when last seen in March; gelded since but he's now 0-9 and needs a major revival back in trip after a break.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Keeper Of Secrets

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Eight-race maiden who has yet to be placed; ran respectably in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.4f; cheekpieces added) last week but he needs improvement on this step back up in trip.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keeper Of Secrets

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Better with each run for this yard, back from a year off, looking unlucky not to go closer over C&D last month before done for toe at a key stage in a small field at Lingfield; one of the likelier winners in first-time cheekpieces under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

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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