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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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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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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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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6th

17

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Mr Writer

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made it three wins in his last five starts when seeing off nine rivals at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; those in behind who've run since haven't done much for the form but he's a 3yo on the up.

8/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

15th

9

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Rock On Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Runner-up in last season's Group 2 Gimcrack at York but that form hasn't worked out at all; has come up well short in Group 2, Group 1 and Listed company in three runs this year; had a wind op since latest start but still not an obvious one to enhance his trainer's fine record in this race.

33/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(8)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Ryefield

9st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Lawrence Mullaney

11-race maiden who was only beaten 3l when seventh of 13 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month; his outings either side of that were very poor, however.

33/1

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

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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(11)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Unauthorized

9st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Aidan Melia

Maiden win came here and added 6.6f handicap win at Listowel in May; career-best when touched off at the Curragh last month but safely held off revised mark twice since, including on Wednesday; tries this trip for the first time.

25/1

13th

7

(8)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Unauthorized

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

A winner at 6.5f and 7f; fine run in rated race here in September (7f, yielding); out of depth in Listed race here on penultimate (7f, soft) and drop to 5f didn't suit at Naas five days ago; steps back up to 6f and visor now goes on.

25/1

7th

8

(10)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Unauthorized

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Won a 7f Leopardstown maiden at two and a Listowel handicap over a bit shorter in May; best run yet (after summer break) in first-time hood when only denied late in C&D rated race eight days ago (Lewis Carroll fourth); much more on his plate here though.

25/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Walk On Walk On

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Philip Kirby

Off the mark at the 14th attempt when making all over C&D (Barleybrown second) on recent stable debut; back up 3lb but his confidence should be boosted after that success and he's still unexposed on AW; shortlisted.

11/4

1st

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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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Wechaad

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Performed with credit in three good 3yo handicaps this year and didn't get run of the race when third over 1m at the Newmarket July meeting last time; should be fine back at 7f and is probably a major player.

11/4

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

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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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.
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8th

4

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Jack Jones

Dual winner over 5f at Lingfield in August before looking to find the 7lb rise beyond him at the same course last time; can make the running and is drawn to attack, so better can be expected if allowed to dictate.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Jack Jones

Back in the groove over C&D last month, winning twice; a 7lb rise looks harsh for winning an uncompetitive, small-field affair latest, but he had a good bit in hand after fluffing the start and being unable to dominate; good chance of the hat-trick.

7/4

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

+o+e Accumulators

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