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

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

4th

20

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Calico Blue

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

He has improved his RPR with each of his four starts, bettering 2yo form when chasing home Black Star Boy at Sandown (5f, good) eight weeks ago; unexposed at the trip but that latest form has taken some knocks and he's up 2lb.

16/1

2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Calico Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won at Chester (6f, good) last June on second start and comfortably followed up in novice there (6f, good) the following month; absent since and this handicap debut is a much tougher test of his credentials, but he's a bright prospect and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.

11/4

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

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

9th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Egoli

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a maiden and a novice last summer before coming up short in stronger company; gelded over the winter; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Newbury last month (6f Listed; 40-1 at the time of withdrawal); this should be more suitable but others bring stronger claims.

12/1

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
Date / Going /
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
Jockey / Trainer
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

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

5th

7

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Mr Writer

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Runner-up in a handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month and got off the mark at the eighth attempt when landing a steadily run maiden at Catterick (7f) 20 days ago; steps up in trip (his brother stays a 1m) and has place claims returned to a handicap.

9/1

1st

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:58 Catterick

Mr Writer

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Quite exposed; sound effort when runner-up off a mark of 77 in a Lingfield turf handicap last time (7f, good to firm); sets the standard.

6/5

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Rock On Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Campaigned exclusively over 6f on good/firmer; has shown very notable form the last twice, beating all bar the smart favourite in C&D Listed event then clear second in the Gimcrack at York; leading form claims.

3/1

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
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:50 Wetherby

Ryefield

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Much his best effort when second in a Pontefract maiden (6f, good to soft) last September; well below that level in four subsequent starts and is plummeting in the handicap; cheekpieces need to have a positive effect.

16/1

8th

7

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ryefield

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Well backed at big prices over 6f here when last seen six months ago; best effort last season came after a break and it will be interesting to see if the money comes again down 3lb.

14/1

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
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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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

17:40 Beverley

Walk On Walk On

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Regressive maiden (5f-1m) who's been tried in two forms of headgear this season; well-held fifth of nine at a big price at Ayr last time and he doesn't make obvious appeal.

16/1

5th

8

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Ayr

Walk On Walk On

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Ten-race maiden; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Redcar (7f, good) last month, his third start for Noel Wilson, but suffered a heavy defeat a fortnight ago and now has it all to prove again; cheekpieces (worn once in April) tried again.

20/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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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

4th

4

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Wechaad

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Ended his steadily progressive 2yo campaign by scoring readily at Doncaster (sole handicap attempt) then running well in the Horris Hill at Newbury, both over 7f (soft/good to soft); may well have more to offer this term and enters calculations on reappearance.

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Wyle Cop

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Jack Jones

Landed a Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) in March; has been found wanting in six handicaps since but he wasn't disgraced at Newbury last week and is down to a career-low mark on the return to 5f; place claims.

5/1

5th

8

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Wyle Cop

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jack Jones

3yo who returned to form when third in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month, a performance that can be marked up as he had a wide trip; also effective on turf and he's a major player if the blinkers maintain a positive effect.

4/1

3rd

3

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Made all when winning his maiden over C&D in March (stall 11 doesn't look ideal); completely lost the plot of late, including twice in cheekpieces, and is now given a go in first-time blinkers; plenty to prove.

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