May 27 / 14.00 Leicester

14.00

Good To Firm

Orin Swift EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Orin Swift EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns foal, 55,000gns yearling; by Calyx and first foal of unraced half-sister to German 1m Group 2 winner Rodaballo and daughter of 7.5f 2yo/1m2f scorer; one of two runners for this yard; market informative.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Progressive sprinter; chased home Jazl in a Newmarket handicap last month (2lb worse off today) before improving his flawless C&D record to 3-3 with an easy win eight days ago; worth his place in this stronger company and he looks sure to go well once again.

11/4

1st

2

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:48 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Dual C&D novice winner last season and his handicap form this year is strong, finishing fourth in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) before returning to 6f to finish a neck second of 13 to Jazl in a traditionally hot race at the Newmarket July meeting (good to firm again); a 2lb nudge doesn't look enough to stop him from a good draw.

4/5

2nd

5

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Juvenile wins came in 6f novices; has held his own in 5f handicaps this year, doing well on the far side when fourth of 27 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) just behind Ten Carat Harry; return to 6f can suit; better claims than most.

6/1

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt; dam Listed-placed 1m winner (RPR 103), half-sister to winners Havana Gold (1m Group 1) and Rocker (prolific 5f including 2yo); major stable has 32% strike-rate with 2yos at Leicester in last five seasons; warrants respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Egoli

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on the nod at Doncaster (good to firm) last time, looking suited by the step up to 7f and surging back to form; unexposed over this trip and may remain competitive, provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces (faced difficult task when once in blinkers).

12/1

1st

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Egoli

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Highly tried after winning a York maiden (6f, good to firm) and a Newbury novice (6f, good) last season; gelded in November; disappointing this season; first run at 7f.

10/1

6th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Egoli

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Highly tried last term after novice success; never figured in Windsor handicap on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt; check the betting.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,500euros yearling, 17,000gns 2yo; Supremacy half-brother to winners Corolla Point (5f 2yo; RPR 89) and Mullins Beach (6f; 67), out of well-related maiden (33); down the pecking order judged on sales info.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:42 Bath

Halla Bil Zain

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

A fair 1m maiden last year for Owen Burrows; gelded and yet to offer much for his new yard this spring though, beating only one over C&D last time; others are much preferred.

16/1

10th

6

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Bath

Halla Bil Zain

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Grace Harris

Placed on four runs (7f/1m) for Owen Burrows at 2yrs; changed hands for 25,000gns and gelded but failed to beat a rival on his stable debut in a 7f Doncaster novice 19 days ago.

20/1

12th

4

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:20 Doncaster

Halla Bil Zain

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Largely consistent maiden (0-6) last term for Owen Burrows, latterly in nurseries off marks in the low 70s; sold for 25,000gns and gelded since last run; faces a stiffer assignment in this useful novice event.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling, 175,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Blue Point half-brother to winners Aurora Majesty (7f AW; RPR 91), Bin Hayyan (6f turf 2yo/1m AW; 83) and Without Flaw (6f 2yo; 69); dam French Group-placed 1m winner (104); interesting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Hey Tru Blue

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Struggled in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot but clear promise on his other three starts, most recently fourth of 11 on nursery debut at Goodwood three weeks ago (7f, officially heavy but riding faster); returns to firmer ground but a jolt of improvement is needed to defy the same mark.

10/1

2

(11)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Hey Tru Blue

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Entered in the Gimcrack; soon on the back foot after starting slowly in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot but comfortably made amends when a shade of odds-on at Doncaster (6f, good; raced prominently); drawn widest here but must be held in some regard to have that Group 2 entry; respected.

6/1

5

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Hey Tru Blue

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Finished in front of Wyle Cop when second at Leicester on debut; always on the back foot after a tardy start in the Norfolk Stakes three weeks ago; leading contender back in calmer waters.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
220,000gns yearling; brother to his yard's 7f winner Back In Black (including 2yo; RPR 97); dam 7f 2yo winner (78), out of 6f 2yo winner; his sibling's form figures read 22131; could be involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Mr Writer

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Two narrow wins over 7f (good to firm) either side of apparently failing to stay 1m at Goodwood in June but he found just the one pace when sixth of 11 at Ascot last month and it remains to be seen whether he's still on a winning mark.

3/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Mr Writer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made the breakthrough when scrambling home in Catterick maiden in May and he broke his handicap duck with another neck success at Leicester (also 7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but he might be capable of better.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Mr Writer

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Didn't have to improve to reward odds-on backers in a 7f maiden at Catterick in May; creditable fifth in a 1m handicap at Goodwood two weeks ago and the return to 7f in a slightly weaker race should see him on the premises.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
380,000gns yearling; Night Of Thunder half-brother to four winners, notably San Donato (6f/1m including 2yo/UAE Group 2; RPR 114); dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (102); respected connections; likely type.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Rock On Thunder

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Chased home Lifeplan in the Gimcrack last August; well beaten in Group 2/Group 1 events so far this year; this drop in class could revive his fortunes but he is up against some progressive sorts.

10/1

15th

11

(22)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Rock On Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Second in the Gimcrack at York (6f, good to firm) last August but well beaten in the Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, good to soft) next time and same story in the Sandy Lane at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last month; cheekpieces and the return to fast ground could help but others have less to prove.

50/1

6th

6

(5)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Rock On Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Raced at 6f; smart 2yo, notably second in the Gimcrack at York; below par tackling going softer than good for the first when sixth in the Mill Reef at Newbury on final start, which is a bit of a concern should the ground here remain on the soft side; on a positive note, his yard has won this twice since 2019, including with Inisherin in these silks two years ago.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ardad half-brother to Japanese 7f/7.5f dirt winner Lee Sam Guinea; dam 7f-1m4f winner (including 2yo/US Grade 3; RPR 98), half-sister to 5f Group 1 winner Mabs Cross, out of 5f 2yo Listed winner; stable's 2yo strike-rate is ordinary.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Ryefield

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lawrence Mullaney

0-10 and he's been well held since finishing runner-up in a maiden at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) last September, including when fading into seventh at Beverley (7.5f) two weeks ago; drops into a classified.

20/1

7th

12

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Ryefield

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

No wins in nine and well behind in six races since finishing second in a maiden last September; has tried cheekpieces and a visor in last two races.

40/1

10th

10

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Ryefield

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Eight-race maiden; has plummeted in the weights since sent handicapping (down 16lb); weakened quickly when last of eight in first-time cheekpieces at Wetherby (5.5f) latest; difficult to identify many positives; headgear tweaked.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns foal, 65,000gns yearling; Sergei Prokofiev half-brother to two winners, notably Tropical Island (5f/6f including 2yo; RPR 96); dam 5f 2yo scorer (79), out of 5f 2yo winner; looks a likely sort.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:15 Windsor

Stellar Arrow

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

7-1 from 25-1 for maiden at Leicester (6f, good) last month but showed his inexperience and was fighting a losing battle before halfway, finishing ninth of 13; the market support is noted but he now looks hard to fancy.

8/1

8

(5)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Leicester

Stellar Arrow

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

20,000gns foal, 65,000gns yearling; Sergei Prokofiev half-brother to two winners, notably Tropical Island (5f/6f including 2yo; RPR 96); dam 5f 2yo scorer (79), out of 5f 2yo winner; looks a likely sort.

25/1

8

(5)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Leicester

Stellar Arrow

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

20,000gns foal, 65,000gns yearling; Sergei Prokofiev half-brother to two winners, notably Tropical Island (5f/6f including 2yo; RPR 96); dam 5f 2yo scorer (79), out of 5f 2yo winner; looks a likely sort.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros yearling; Starspangledbanner half-brother to Swedish 6f winner Alghalib; dam French Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner (RPR 94), half-sister to French 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Yakaba; suitably bred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Unauthorized

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Aidan Melia

Won 7f Leopardstown maiden at two; respectable effort on comeback in 3yo handicap at this venue, weakening late over 7f; won with plenty to spare over a little further than this when apprentice-ridden at Listowel; up 7lb and no claim this time, may be vulnerable.

12/1

1st

10

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Unauthorized

9st 4lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Front-runner won 7f Leopardstown maiden at two and respectable effort on comeback in 3yo handicap at the Curragh, weakening late over 7f; down in grade and good apprentice on board.

15/2

7th

7

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Unauthorized

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Aidan Melia

Ended last season with a maiden win at Leopardstown; opening handicap mark seems fair; however, he is not guaranteed to uphold Leopardstown form with Zenford who was making his debut then and has run twice this season.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
U S Navy Flag half-brother to four winners, notably Delft Dancer (5f 2yo; RPR 81) and Want And Power (French/Italian 7.5f/1m including 2yo); dam 6f 2yo scorer (including Group 3; 105); check the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Walk On Walk On

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Philip Kirby

Maiden (0-13); with the now-retired Noel Wilson when runner-up at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm; 10-1) in July; ran poorly (last of seven) back there next time; returns to AW for first start for Phil Kirby.

9/1

7th

8

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Walk On Walk On

8st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Noel Wilson

Ran his best race of the season when close second in a low-grade C&D handicap last time (good to firm); has a stiffer task up in grade here.

7/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Oasis Dream colt; dam 1m/1m3f winner (RPR 89), half-sister to 7f-1m2f winner Nearooz (for these connections, including on debut), is granddaughter of 1m2f Group 1 winner Zahrat Dubai; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:52 Newmarket (July)

Wechaad

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Varian

Overwhelmed rivals on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last September and even better in defeat in a Group 3 at Newbury after; looked sure to improve upon a useful return at Goodwood (7f, good) in May when upped to 1m in the Britannia at Royal Ascot but he could never gather momentum after getting hampered 2f out; remains one to be interested in.

4/1

7th

11

(27)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Wechaad

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Bundles of promise last season even before winning easily on his handicap debut and finishing third in the Group 3 Horris Hill when soft ground might not have been to his liking; his reappearance offered lots of hope for the future, finishing fourth of 17 at Goodwood (7f, good) behind horses with kinder draws and nothing was finishing stronger than this colt; running style and pedigree shouts improvement over this longer trip; he might be the one.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£75,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Profitable half-brother to 6f winner Sacred Falls (RPR 78); dam 6f/7f 2yo winner (85), half-sister to Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Belvoir Bay; notable owners; heed the market signals.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Whiskey Neat

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Only 4-1 for his first nursery at Chelmsford (7f) but never threatened to pose a challenge; now visored.

10/1

5th

3

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Whiskey Neat

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Made his debut in a useful event at Leicester in May (6f, good to firm); well beaten there, and again in two 5f runs since, but this test should be more to his liking judged on his pedigree.

11/2

5

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

13:55 Pontefract

Whiskey Neat

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Patrick Owens

Down the field in both outings; seems likely to find better opportunities in nurseries soon.

25/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$26,000 yearling, £160,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by Omaha Beach; dam US stakes-placed 7f-8.5f turf/AW winner, out of US 1m-1m1f winner; trainer's first 2yo runner of the season; market helpful.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

18:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Jack Jones

Has rather mixed record this season but was back in good form when dominating from the front over C&D a week ago, and a recent 5lb rise is manageable if he's in the right mood again.

4/5

1st

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Jack Jones

Returned after a gelding operation with a win at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March but he's been generally disappointing since; now 11lb lower than for his win but he struggled at Doncaster last time and is untried on Polytrack; down the list.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £21.94
Trifecta £265.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Egoli

SPOTLIGHT:

Hey Tru Blue

The Guardian:

Rock On Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Mr Writer

The Times:

Stellar Arrow

POSTDATA:

Hey Tru Blue

Daily Record:

Hey Tru Blue

Daily Mail:

Egoli

The Sun:

Egoli

The Star:

Egoli

D Express:

Rock On Thunder

Daily Mirror:

Rock On Thunder