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Good To FirmSporting Times Sri Lanka EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (EBF Restricted Qual’) (GBB)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
2/1
Form: 5
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 7 (2) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
6f novice winner on turf and also runner-up in a nursery off 3lb higher; hasn't beaten a rival this season but the ability is there should a first-time hood trigger something. |
12/1 |
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10th 9 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
A fair C&D winner at 2yrs; came in last of ten in 7f Ascot handicap on his seasonal return but this Harry Angel gelding can take a step forward now back in trip. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 42
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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25th 13 (21) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Lacks recent match practice and gained his sole win off 9lb lower but on the plus side his yard is enjoying a fine summer; worth a second look in the betting. |
33/1 |
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3 (14) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Represents last year's winning stable but was beaten fair and square by Ardisia in Ayr nursery last month and now meets that rival on 10lb worse terms; hard to see him turning the tables. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 9 (4) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
All or nothing of late and did too much too soon at Wolverhampton 26 days ago; rather watch in this company; course debut. |
16/1 |
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7th 9 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Did well to defy a high draw here two weeks ago, winning well; that took his form figures over C&D to 211; raised 7lb but this 3yo could deal with that. |
4/1 |
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1st 6 (12) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Has been kept busy and scored for the second time this year when successful over C&D last month off 6lb lower; not disgraced in better company at Epsom eight days ago but may need to come back down the weights. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 4 (4) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Turned over at long odds-on at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on his return from a year on the sidelines; finished just in front of Dandana when third at Windsor on last month's handicap debut; still has time to deliver a bigger performance. |
4/1 |
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3rd 13 (12) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Impressive debut C&D winner last May; having first run for 12 months and only second run since when an odds-on second of eight in 6f Doncaster novice last month; travelled strongly long way there, so remains with a fair bit of potential now handicapping. |
3/1 |
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2nd 2 (3) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Absent and gelded since finishing 4l second to the market leader at Carlisle (6f, soft) a year ago when attempting to follow up his Windsor success (6f, good); sets the form standard on reappearance and, assuming all is fine, still has potential to boot. |
8/11 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12th 1 (11) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 44y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Often front-runner; four wins over about 1m this year and twice runner-up (Epsom and Chester) in quick succession when stepped up to 1m2f in June; kept on well under usual rider Rose Dawes last time and this trip is unlikely to be an issue, but further improvement is needed for sure. |
12/1 |
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2nd 2 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Is enjoying a fine season and racked up a fourth victory at Doncaster (1m) in April; posted another very good effort when runner-up in 1m2f handicap at Epsom six days ago; this likeable front runner is a player once more off an unchanged mark. |
5/1 |
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2nd 5 (2) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Usually ridden by Rose Dawes; won four of seven handicaps, all once visored, including from the front over 1m at Bath (good to soft) and Doncaster when returned to turf; helped to set a strong gallop when fifth of ten at Haydock latest but he needs to resume improvement and this new trip is not sure to help. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 8 (6) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Record of 1-14, but his win was at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month and he went close on his return visit last week; looks interesting off same mark here and his last AW run was a good second over C&D in April. |
7/2 |
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2nd 5 (1) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Appreciated the step back up from 6f when finally off the mark over C&D earlier this month; showed the right attitude that day for Mikkel Mortensen and it will only have boosted confidence; one to consider upped a fair 2lb. |
4/1 |
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1st 5 (7) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Regressive gelding who's had plenty of chances, in two forms of headgear; the handicapper's been quick to ease off and the step back up from 6f should help but his best efforts have come on the AW. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 (5) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Off the mark in a C&D handicap last week (good); has stiffer task with his penalty and was withdrawn on account of fast ground last month, but worth considering. |
5/2 |
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1st 5 (12) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has led; 0-9 but he only just failed to hang on in an AW handicap (6f) on final 2yo start and he's run two good races over 7f (good and soft) for new connections this year; very likely to go well back over 6f. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 6
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 (4) |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Six-race maiden; runner-up at Kempton (7f novice, AW) in June, and third of five at Chester (7f nursery, good) a few weeks later; latest run was disappointing (last of four) and it is slightly disconcerting to see him drop into a seller in hastily applied blinkers; bit to prove. |
4/1 |
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2 (1) |
20th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
0-5; shaped well when running on for third of five at Chester (7f) on his handicap debut last month, and a heavy-ground defeat at Goodwood since is probably worth forgiving; the step up to 1m could suit and the return to AW is no problem (runner-up here in June). |
13/8 |
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10 (1) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Now 0-4 but he sat in last of five when third to Sir Albert and Champion Island last time at Chester (7f, good) and was closing on the front two late on; he could easily finish to some effect and make his presence felt if they go hard here. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 6 (5) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Nursery win last backend (Tapeta) came in first-time cheekpieces; maybe the switch to first-time blinkers will do the job but it's hard to find any other positives, with him struggling this year and having stamina to prove. |
14/1 |
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8th 3 (6) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Closed out last year with a Tapeta win in first-time cheekpieces off 2lb higher; struggled this time round and will need to improve somewhat on previous turf efforts. |
14/1 |
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7th 12 (8) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Kept on well when scoring over C&D in November; ran okay back from a break in April and latest lacklustre run can be excused on account of soft ground; one to consider. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 9 (5) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Good run when second at Chelmsford on his nursery debut in December (5f; cheekpieces first time); struggled since and hopes rest on the new tongue tie giving him a lift. |
33/1 |
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17th 16 (8) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Ended 2025 with a good second in 5f Chelmsford nursery but he's failed to fire in three runs this year, last of six in 5f Newcastle handicap in February; hood is added after a break. |
25/1 |
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6th 6 (2) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Creditable second on handicap debut at Chelmsford in December (5f; cheekpieces on for first time) but below that form both starts since; blinkers tried last time but cheekpieces back on here. |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 (3) |
2nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Beat two rivals on nursery debut at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) in July and, having been gelded, finished third of eight at Kempton (1m, AW) last month when not taking the home bend too well; won't have the same problem here and should go well. |
9/4 |
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3 (2) |
11th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well held in his first three starts and only beat two rivals when making a successful nursery debut at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) last month; gelded since and now 3lb higher, but he is still respected for stable that is 6-25 (24%) here in past five seasons. |
11/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.55 |
| Trifecta | £41.40 |
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