June 01 / 16.15 Chelmsford (AW)

16.15

Standard

Sky Bet Club Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Sky Bet Club Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of a 1m-1m2f winner (Listed; RPR 100) and sister to 1m4f winner Swift Verdict; could be interesting from stall 1 if she knows her job.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

18

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Venetian Lace

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Belied market position (rank outsider) by finishing second to Precise in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile over C&D but needs to prove she can back up that apparent improvement; may be flattered by her new rating and, combined with a record of 0-5 since debut success, doesn't look a solid contestant.

40/1

11

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newmarket

Venetian Lace

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Maintained her consistent level of form with close third to Dance To The Music in Newmarket Group 3; below par in the May Hill upped to 1m and may ideally need a return to shorter; quite exposed now anyway.

66/1

9

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Venetian Lace

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a winning debut (6f, AW) and has acquitted herself well in notable races (7f, good to firm) since, latest the Sweet Solera at Newmarket where she kept straighter than the time before; major contender on the figures, upped further in distance.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened when push came to shove on debut at Chepstow (5f, good) but she did go off favourite that day and perhaps thought capable of better; has to be of interest.
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3rd

2

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Our Cody

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Off the mark on her third start when taking a Windsor maiden (good to firm) in June and it was a fine effort when second of 12 in Listed event at Ayr (also 5f, soft) in September; makes her handicap debut on this reappearance and she warrants respect.

11/2

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Our Cody

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Richard Hughes

Close second to Chairmanfourtimes at Ayr but now meets that rival on slightly worse terms; comfortably held by Revival Power on York running the time before; up against it.

25/1

9

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Ayr

Our Cody

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Richard Hughes

Close Listed fourth at Newbury last month (5f, good); beaten further when Listed fifth at York (5f, good to firm) eight days later but that form was strongly boosted in the Flying Childers; this will take less winning and she could be thereabouts for last year's winning yard; unraced on slow ground.

9/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal out of a 6f-1m winner (RPR 88); gelded ahead of debut and wouldn't be the obvious answer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

2

(11)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Leicester

Big Harry

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: William Stone

Inexperience was evident so did well to finish a 6l third at Chelmsford (6f) and the front two have franked the form in a big way, with the winner runner-up in the Fillies' Mile and the second runner-up in a Listed race; that debut was in early June and a hood is now fitted, so perhaps best watched.

9/2

2nd

2

(11)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Leicester

Big Harry

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: William Stone

Inexperience was evident so did well to finish a 6l third at Chelmsford (6f) and the front two have franked the form in a big way, with the winner runner-up in the Fillies' Mile and the second runner-up in a Listed race; that debut was in early June and a hood is now fitted, so perhaps best watched.

9/2

3rd

7

(10)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Big Harry

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Stone

Third foal out of a 6f-1m winner (RPR 88); gelded ahead of debut and wouldn't be the obvious answer.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; third foal; dam third at 1m1f in France, half-sister to winners I'm Your Man (Australian 1m Group 1), Perfect Hedge (French 10.5f Group 3) and Sacrifice My Soul (useful 1m3f); would need to see some confidence in the market behind him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

11

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

Amazing Journey

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Both 2yo wins at 6f on good to firm; had some surface and trip queries subsequently and gelded since; lacks a recent run but conditions will suit on reappearance.

20/1

1

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Goodwood

Amazing Journey

9st 11lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Jamie Osborne

Made it 2-3 when winning on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm) and did well to finish fifth over this C&D (officially heavy) next time having been denied a clear run; slowly away and suffered another trouble passage when 12th of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) latest; key player if things go his way.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,500euros yearling; eighth foal; half-sister to five winners including Infinity Dreamer (Listed-placed Italian 7f 2yo; RPR 91), Invincible Ibra (French/Italian 5f-6.7f), Gabarra (Spanish 4.5f 2yo) and Awl Rite Bloom (Italian 5f); dam 5f 2yo winner (80); claimer-ridden on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Blooming Legend

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Clover

Won two in a row in August (7f/1m, good/AW; including nursery debut) and has run okay on her next two outings, but she needs to better those last two performances if she's to make a serious impact here.

9/1

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Blooming Legend

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Clover

Cosy winner of a Musselburgh maiden (7f, good) in August and she did well to reel in the favourite on nursery debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) later that month; held behind Grimese's Special in seller at Salisbury (7f) last time but that was in the mud and she could kick on again on this step back up in trip.

5/1

2

(2)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Blooming Legend

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Clover

Did well to reel in the favourite at Lingfield (1m nursery, AW), that her second straight success following a cosy Musselburgh maiden win (7f) from Ten Sixty Six - who also shares a form line with Castrillo; dam won on soft, so no reason why an easier surface will hinder.

11/4

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a good way behind the front two at Newmarket (6f, good) but they had the benefit of experience and it was an encouraging enough debut; drawn wide for this but would appear to be in a weaker race.
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11th

4

(11)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Newbury

Caitrinho

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finished a good way behind the front two at Newmarket (6f, good) but they had the benefit of experience and he was drawn wide when midfield at Chelmsford; has to step up but that's feasible.

25/1

6th

2

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Caitrinho

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finished a good way behind the front two at Newmarket (6f, good) but they had the benefit of experience and it was an encouraging enough debut; drawn wide for this but would appear to be in a weaker race.

5/1

6th

2

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Caitrinho

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finished a good way behind the front two at Newmarket (6f, good) but they had the benefit of experience and it was an encouraging enough debut; drawn wide for this but would appear to be in a weaker race.

5/1

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went off 33-1 and was beaten about 20l in a 6f novice at Newmarket 16 days ago; that form leaves him with plenty to find with Caitrinho.
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4th

7

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:54 Lingfield

Saeculamation

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

1-15, the win coming from 1lb higher at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in December; has run well in both starts since returned to turf last month (not far behind a couple of these on the first occasion), but his draw may prove tricky.

6/1

3rd

6

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Saeculamation

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: George Margarson

Chelmsford winner at 6f; more exposed than some in here but he ran well two days ago at Nottingham having been given every chance.

4/1

4th

11

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Saeculamation

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Margarson

Has failed to build on account-opening Chelmsford win kept to AW since and chance depends on the effects of this return to turf.

20/1

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£22,000 yearling; tenth foal; gelded brother to 7f 2yo winner Del Ray (RPR 81), closely related to 1m winner Savanna King (73) and half-brother to seven winners including Bletchley (5f-8.5f; 104) and Miaharris (5f Listed; 102); dam 5f 2yo winner (Listed; 95); drawn wide but appealing on paper.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajak

8st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Bell

Won his first two nurseries on turf in July (the second in a match) and best subsequent effort when promoted to third over C&D last month; finished last of eight at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago, though, and is already due another 3lb drop.

16/1

1

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rajak

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Bell

Landed a nursery on his turf/handicap debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in July with first-time visor (retained since) and followed up in a match at Bath (5f, firm) seven days later; has not been in the same form in his three starts since and still to prove he is as effective on AW.

6/1

2

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:19 Southwell (AW)

Rajak

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Had plausible excuses in Class 5 the last twice, hindered by wide trip back on AW latest; may be better judged on July turf wins that give him a 2-2 record in Class 6; possibilities returned to this level.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£15,000 breeze-up buy; half-brother to winners Cill Mocheallog (7f; RPR 86) and Kodiac Express (5f; 82); dam 5f/6f 2yo winner; likely best watched.
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6th

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Excelerate

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Good effort when second of eight at Wolverhampton (5f) last month, always prominent; runs off the same mark but a bit more will be needed if he is to come out on top.

100/30

6th

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Excelerate

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Good effort when second of eight at Wolverhampton (5f) last month, always prominent; runs off the same mark but a bit more will be needed if he is to come out on top.

100/30

7

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Excelerate

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Only beaten just over 2l into fourth of seven on nursery debut at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) last month, but didn't back it up at Brighton (6f, good) next time; something to prove.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 5f winner (including AW; RPR 63) and half-sister to winners Be Like Me (6f), Beautiful Bay (Italian Listed-placed 7f/1m) and As It Was (5.7f 2yo); others carry greater appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

11

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Trouser Pocket

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Lemos De Souza

No improvement for the switch to nurseries when last of four at Brighton; opposable.

20/1

1

(3)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Trouser Pocket

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Lemos De Souza

Just modest form in three maiden/novice runs this summer but she has hinted at ability and this is more realistic; opening mark hardly looks a gift though.

6/1

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had no obvious excuses when a well-held fourth of six runners at Bath (extended 5f; firm; 10-1) last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Squadron Leader

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Improved for the addition of cheekpieces/switch to nurseries when gamely winning an uncompetitive affair at Windsor seven weeks ago (6f, good); a 4lb rise demands more and this looks a stronger race too.

4/1

1st

1

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:50 Windsor

Squadron Leader

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Form comprises a modest fourth and two duck eggs; gelded since last run; not entirely solid but may show improvement now handicapping in first-time headgear.

5/2

10th

4

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:45 Chepstow

Squadron Leader

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Made fairly encouraging debut when fourth of six at Bath (5.7f, firm) last month, but was unable to justify strong market support when well down the field at Chelmsford (6f, AW) three weeks ago; not easy to predict.

8/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expert Eye filly who cost 20,000euros as a yearling; 11th foal; half-sister to six winners including Grand Jete (1m/8.5f; US Grade 3; 109), Diderot (1m/1m2f AW; 106), New Image (5f-1m; 102) and Cressida (7f AW 2yo; 85); dam 7f/1m winner, including a Group 2; one of the more appealing newcomers.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(9)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Catwalk Chat

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Showed little when last of 12 in maiden over C&D (14-1) last June; sports first-time cheekpieces and needs to show considerable improvement.

20/1

12th

12

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Catwalk Chat

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Expert Eye filly who cost 20,000euros as a yearling; 11th foal; half-sister to six winners including Grand Jete (1m/8.5f; US Grade 3; 109), Diderot (1m/1m2f AW; 106), New Image (5f-1m; 102) and Cressida (7f AW 2yo; 85); dam 7f/1m winner, including a Group 2; one of the more appealing newcomers.

5/1

12th

12

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Catwalk Chat

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Expert Eye filly who cost 20,000euros as a yearling; 11th foal; half-sister to six winners including Grand Jete (1m/8.5f; US Grade 3; 109), Diderot (1m/1m2f AW; 106), New Image (5f-1m; 102) and Cressida (7f AW 2yo; 85); dam 7f/1m winner, including a Group 2; one of the more appealing newcomers.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to winners Bird Of Play (7f; RPR 78) and Mount Fairweather (Qatar 9.5f); dam French 5f 2yo winner (80), half-sister to 6f Listed winner Valbchek; stable 0-6 with its 2yos this season; the booking of David Egan bodes well.
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6th

2

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket (July)

Bella Spiaggia

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Withdrawn from first two intended outings having had issues before the start; wore this hood when 33-1 for last month's debut at Yarmouth (6f, good) where she was outpaced and kept on for an encouraging eighth of 12; open to improvement now tackling 7f and she's not ruled out.

33/1

1

(12)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Bella Spiaggia

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Expert Eye filly out of a French 5f winner with useful sprint connections; has played up badly before the start in two intended runnings and she refused to enter the stalls last time out; now goes in a hood; risky.

33/1

6

(7)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Pontefract

Bella Spiaggia

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Darryll Holland

Expert Eye half-sister to two winners, out of French 5f 2yo scorer (80); stable is 0-6 (none placed) with 2yo runners this season; withdrawn (got loose before start) at Chelmsford eight days ago.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Allowed to go off at 40-1 for Newmarket debut (good) and finished some lengths behind Caitrinho; big step forward demanded.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Athenas Fortune

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Twice withdrawn after getting loose before the start and then pulled hard on Tapeta last time (7f); there are obvious risks involved in first-time blinkers (tongue-tie removed).

66/1

9th

8

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Athenas Fortune

9st 2lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Stuart Williams

40-1 for Newmarket debut (6f, good) last month and she finished a remote sixth of 11; withdrawn after getting loose in two intended starts at Chelmsford since; tongue-tie is now added and she has stacks to find on her debut form.

14/1

1

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Athenas Fortune

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Went off at 40-1 on Newmarket debut (6f, good) when sixth of 11, beaten 14l, three weeks ago; 22-1 when withdrawn for her intended AW debut here on Sunday (got loose before the start); now hooded.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.20
Straight Forecast £47.49
Trifecta £1611.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Catwalk Chat

SPOTLIGHT:

Caitrinho

Telegraph:

Our Cody

The Star:

Rajak

LAMBOURN:

Squadron Leader

The Sun:

Caitrinho

NEWMARKET:

Catwalk Chat

The Times:

Catwalk Chat

D Express:

Catwalk Chat

Daily Mirror:

Catwalk Chat

Daily Record:

Catwalk Chat