May 15 / 16.18 York

16.18

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2814-6 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Group 2 Norfolk at Royal Ascot and won Listed race over this C&D (good to firm) last August; fair fourth to Aesterius in the Group 2 Flying Childers next time and 5lb better off with the winner today; may have needed recent reappearance run at Newmarket and he's one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Tropical Storm

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't been at his best since a Listed win at York last May but he's on a reduced mark and showed some spark when third at Goodwood in May; he's had wind surgery since a midfield finish at York later in May and it will be no surprise if he runs well on AW debut.

8/1

12th

11

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tropical Storm

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

His best form is at 5f and he hasn't been at the top of his game since a Listed win at this meeting last May; however, he kept on well for third at Goodwood (5f, good) recently, suggesting the return to 6f is worth exploring, and his two career wins have both come here; a visor goes on.

10/1

3rd

7

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Tropical Storm

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Bagged 5f York listed event last May; off seven months/gelded before posting an encouraging eighth of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago, nearest finish having lost ground when hampered soon after start; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5111-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Improved with each 2yo run and made it 3-4 with Listed win at Ayr (5f, good) last September; very creditable third on reappearance in Listed fillies' race at Chelmsford (6f, AW) a fortnight ago, when she had a wide trip, and she's respected under a 3lb penalty.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Star Of Mehmas

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Won the Listed 2yo event on this card 12 months ago (5f, good) and posted a last-gasp win off top weight in a competitive handicap at York (5f, good to firm) last month; today's trip could be a good fit and she's a strong candidate if handling the ground (unraced on a slow surface).

3/1

1

(14)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Star Of Mehmas

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Won 2yo Listed race last September (5f, good) and went close in Listed races on first three starts this term, beaten just a head over C&D (good to firm) on the middle occasion; below par here last month when she reportedly boiled over in the preliminaries; could bounce back with a bold bid on handicap debut.

11/1

8

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:35 York

Star Of Mehmas

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Hughes

Arrives in form with three near-misses in Listed races this season; just denied at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last month, and she'd previously led until the dying strides over this C&D; should make another bold bid.

5/1

25/1

Form: 4165-5 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(26)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Miss Lamai

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Made a bright start to her 2yo career, winning on debut before finishing second in a York Listed race and fourth in the Queen Mary over C&D; easy win in a Naas Listed event last July (5f, yielding); beaten four times since but she ran well in Listed grade at York five weeks ago and should go well on this handicap debut.

16/1

3rd

9

(4)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Miss Lamai

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.

25/1

3rd

9

(4)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Miss Lamai

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.

25/1

16/1

Form: 630-35 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Opposable on the vast majority of his form, including both runs this year; however, his standout performance came on his sole visit to York, when a Listed third of 16 behind Tropical Storm over C&D (good to firm) last August; not ruled out each-way now back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Sir Yoshi

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish (one win); has started to threaten for this yard and he wasn't beaten far when fourth of 11 at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last Friday; dropped a further 2lb and he won't mind what the weather does; considered.

10/1

4th

3

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Sir Yoshi

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish 4yo; has steadily found his form for current yard and wasn't disgraced at a higher level last time at Ascot; could go well as he handles any conditions.

16/1

9th

10

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Sir Yoshi

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish 4yo; slow start to life with this stable but he has dropped in the weights and his last two runs have been more encouraging, notably his Pontefract third eight days ago; should go well.

9/1

Form: 3470-2 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo effort came when close third in the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood (5f, good to firm; Aesterius second); creditable Listed fourth behind Tropical Storm over this C&D next time; reappeared with good second at Chelmsford (6f, AW) and the return to 5f could be a plus; possible player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Mr Lightside

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Can lead; smart 2yo who began 3yo season on a mark of 102; has shown just humdrum form in three turf handicaps, despite a sliding mark, and was way back behind Justcallmepete at Bath last week; has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins were on turf in 2024 but he's well treated on old form and has run respectably on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; can make the running and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back in this sphere.

6/1

4th

5

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.

7/2

Form: 12116- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20

(9)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aesterius

9st 1lb

J: James McDonald

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprinting 2yo whose four 5f wins included a Group 3 at Longchamp (good to soft) and Group 2 at Doncaster (good), both from the front; has to put a disappointing reappearance at York (favourite) behind him in this much better race.

25/1

6th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Aesterius

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Archie Watson

Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.

5/4

6th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Aesterius

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Archie Watson

Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.

5/4

OUR TIP

Form: 311-35 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all in two 5f AW novice races in December; fair efforts in handicaps the next twice, including when denied a clear run at Sandown most recently, but he looks up against it now up in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

Both wins have come over 5f, including one here; losing run is up to 20 and little to suggest he wants this far.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: John Gallagher

Remains on a losing spell that goes back to his novice double in 2024 and has regressive results since switched to classified level, albeit perhaps needed latest run (back from break).

11/1

8th

2

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Dual 5f novice winner in December 2024 but well below that form level these days, faring no better with a tongue-tie added when last seen in March (it's retained here); record when returning from a break is mixed.

12/1

Non-runners

King Of Light, Treasure Isle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £21.40
Trifecta £98.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aesterius

RP RATINGS:

Star Of Mehmas

TOPSPEED:

Tropical Storm

POSTDATA:

Mr Lightside

The Times:

Star Of Mehmas

Daily Mirror:

Star Of Mehmas

Daily Record:

Star Of Mehmas

LAMBOURN:

Aesterius

Telegraph:

Aesterius

The Guardian:

Aesterius

D Express:

Aesterius

The Sun:

Aesterius

Daily Mail:

Tropical Storm

The Star:

Tropical Storm