June 06 / 18.20 Bath

18.20

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Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Really encouraging start when fifth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm; Coyy 1l ahead) 18 days ago; no surprise if he improved past that rival despite a wide stall.
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7th

8

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Gorey Gold

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Much the most exposed of these and arrives here off the back of a particularly poor run; cheekpieces introduced last time are now removed.

20/1

9th

2

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Gorey Gold

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with 7f Southwell victory and comes here on the back of a solid third of four in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in March; not out of things with cheekpieces added.

16/1

3rd

2

(3)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gorey Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Added to his Bath maiden win when landing a 7f handicap at Southwell (Tapeta) in January; only 2lb higher today but he's been well held in his last two runs and has stamina to prove at this new trip.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Outpaced but it was a respectable debut when fifth of nine at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; Proof second) 13 days ago; needs more but he's open to improvement.
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8th

2

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:37 Bath

Army Bugler

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Second run back from an absence (during which he was gelded) when going close in new cheekpieces at Ffos Las (6f, good); thereabouts, for all that this sharper trip might not be absolutely ideal.

4/1

2nd

3

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Army Bugler

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Warren Greatrex

Won 5f maiden maiden last summer but ended his 2yo campaign with a disappointing effort and ran as though something was amiss on last month's reappearance; sports new cheekpieces for first attempt at 6f; needs to get career back on track.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Army Bugler

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Won Leicester maiden (5f, good to firm) last summer; may not have been suited by good to soft ground when disappointing on final 2yo start but has fitness to prove after ten-month break; has been gelded.

12/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 43

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability when fourth at Goodwood (5f; has produced winners) on debut and stepped up on that when third at Newbury (6f, also good) three weeks ago; latter race is working out strongly and he holds clear claims.
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1st

1

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Secret Santa

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

All starts on good; beaten under 3l by subsequent Windsor Castle winner on 5f debut last May then finished third to subsequent Chesham winner at Newbury (6f) a fortnight later; latter event worked out extremely well so disappointing he couldn't get the job done at Bath (odds-on) the following month; not seen since but good chance of making a successful handicap debut/reappearance if ready and tapping back into that initial promise.

9/2

3rd

5

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

Secret Santa

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability when fourth at Goodwood (5f; has produced winners) on debut and stepped up on that when third at Newbury (6f, also good) three weeks ago; latter race is working out strongly and he holds clear claims.

9/4

3rd

13

(10)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Secret Santa

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability with his fourth-place finish at Goodwood (5f) while shaping as if this longer trip will suit; jointly sets the standard with stablemate French Affair.

10/1

33/1

Form: 38

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Hampered early then ran green when 33-1 here (5f, good to firm) last month but she rallied to finish a clear third of nine behind the subsequent National Stakes winner; nowhere near that next time over 6f (AW) but that initial run makes her of interest.
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10

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Leicester

Coinin Caisc

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Yet to build on her debut third at Bath in April but she plugged on for third on her nursery debut at Yarmouth last month (5f, good to firm); returning to 6f can help but slower than good ground will be a new experience.

12/1

6

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Yarmouth

Coinin Caisc

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Has shown promise in two of her three starts, with the lesser effort coming at Kempton (6f, AW) in May; switches to handicaps having been off for 61 days.

7/1

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
22,000euros yearling by Phoenix Of Spain; March (fifth) foal; half-sister to winners Specialmente (French/Hong Kong 5f-7f including August 2yo debut/AW; RPR 93) and Lady Maeve (Canadian 7f-8.5f turf/AW); dam unplaced 6f-1m2f (65), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Nargys; stable have winning newcomers and she's worth a market check.
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1st

1

(4)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:14 Nottingham

Mayaada

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Has run to a similar level for much of the year and her Salisbury win (1m2f, good) in May came off a 4lb higher mark; drops into a 0-70 with Oisin Murphy booked; respected back down in trip.

5/1

5th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Mayaada

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ollie Sangster

Scored at Salisbury (1m2f) in May; proving reliable since and not ideally positioned when eighth of ten in 1m handicap at Epsom nine days ago; needs considering.

11/1

8th

3

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:52 Epsom

Mayaada

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ollie Sangster

Won a 7f maiden here last year and added a 1m2f Salisbury handicap in May (good; off this mark); up and down in the meantime but hard to dismiss with Harry Vigors claiming his 5lb.

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
10-1 and beaten just over 5l at Redcar (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; can likely do better but she's drawn widest.
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7

(1)

25th Jun 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

18:50 Bath

Going Again

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Showed speed when fourth of 12 on debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) and did so again over this C&D 19 days ago (hung left under pressure); better is needed but she's open to progress.

7/2

6th

12

(13)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

Going Again

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

10-1 and beaten just over 5l at Redcar (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; can likely do better but she's drawn widest.

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
28,000euros yearling by Saxon Warrior; first foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 78), half-sister to winners Kings Joy (1m 2yo December debut) and Chortal (2m1f hurdle); stable's juveniles usually improve for their debuts but he's well worth a market check.
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6th

11

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Comic Hero

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Andrew Balding

Plenty of promise on his final two starts as a juvenile and he'd been gelded when reappearing with Kempton novice win (7f, AW) in February; suffered from a lack of daylight but still only beaten 2l on his handicap debut (good to soft) in April and he was just pegged at Newmarket (again 1m, good to firm) six weeks ago; likely capable of better again.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
24,000gns yearling by Ardad; fifth foal; half-brother to two winners including Percy's Lad (7.5f/1m including 2yo September debut for this yard; RPR 105); dam unraced half-sister to 7f winner/Ribblesdale second Eldalil; holds some big sales race entries; stable can ready one but likely holds better prospects with Coyy unlikes the market suggests otherwise.
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3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:00 Nottingham

Airside

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Six-race maiden who hasn't progressed from his 6f Newbury third in July; the return to 6f may help after fading late over 7f at Brighton latest but Charles Bishop sides with stablemate Kesta.

11/2

3rd

1

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:42 Brighton

Airside

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-race maiden but was close third in Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) in July and she ran respectably when third of five in a Sandown nursery (7f, soft) 16 days ago; sets a fair standard back in a maiden and yard is 25% with 2yos here in recent years; key player.

13/8

5

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Airside

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Clear best sprinting effort when close third to Penhallam at Newbury on penultimate start; drops back in class after Glorious Goodwood defeat but doesn't seem to be screaming for the new trip.

8/1

3/1

Form: 2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to connections' prolific Spoof and he made a good introduction when second at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; Army Bugler fifth) 13 days ago; not far behind on the figures and he's open to progress.
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1st

14

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Proof

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Charles Hills

3yo who won at Epsom (6f, good to soft) in August on first start since being gelded; hasn't run badly when fifth at Chester (6f, heavy) and here (6f, heavy) on his two starts since but needs something extra today.

16/1

5th

14

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Proof

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Charles Hills

Acts well on soft and heavy and appeared to appreciate good to soft ground when beating six rivals at Epsom (6f; first run since gelded) in August; was up against it from a wide draw at Chester since but he came home strongly and has more of a level playing field this time; possibilities.

16/1

5th

9

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Proof

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Back from a break (gelded) before doubling his tally for the season in 6f handicap at Epsom (good to soft) 19 days ago; up 4lb but the runner-up has gone in since so he's in the picture if he can overcome his wide berth.

9/1

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Already gelded son of Land Force; March (second) foal; dam multiple 5.7f winner (RPR 79), closely related to 5f/6f winner Speed Dial Baileys, half-sister to useful 5f-7f winner Rock On Baileys, out of 5f winner; bred to be speedy but yard probably holds better prospects with Army Bugler.
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10th

2

(12)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Alley

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole win came at odds-on in a 5.5f maiden at Bath (firm) in July 2025; form this year has been inconsistent, last of seven at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) latest; 2lb lower dropping into a Class 6, from the widest draw; others preferred.

16/1

7th

8

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Dark Alley

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Bath maiden win as a 2yo; recorded his best finish of the season when second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago; needs more to come out on top here.

10/1

2nd

5

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:36 Windsor

Dark Alley

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Bath maiden winner last July (5.5f); lightly raced since and pretty poor in his last two starts.

20/1

Form: 33

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Biggish prices when third in two starts here, latterly beaten just over 5l at this trip (firm) 23 days ago; bit of work to do with the principals.
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11th

6

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

Touchwoodnwhistle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: J S Moore

Biggish prices when third in two starts here, latterly beaten just over 5l at this trip (firm) 23 days ago; bit of work to do with the principals.

20/1

5

(6)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:35 Bath

Touchwoodnwhistle

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: J S Moore

18-1, showed some ability and promise when coming from last to third in a four-runner maiden here (5f, firm) nine days ago; runner-up Eightthreeone showed a lot more dash but this one was getting the hang of things.

9/1

5

(6)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:35 Bath

Touchwoodnwhistle

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: J S Moore

18-1, showed some ability and promise when coming from last to third in a four-runner maiden here (5f, firm) nine days ago; runner-up Eightthreeone showed a lot more dash but this one was getting the hang of things.

9/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
1,000gns yearling; March (first) foal; dam 6f winner (including AW 2yo; RPR 74), half-sister to 6f-1m winner The Bullion Bomber; market check advised on debut.
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3

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Chepstow

The Glory Code

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

1,000gns yearling; 18-1 when last of 12 on his Bath debut (5.7f, good) last month; needs to leave that performance well behind.

33/1

12th

10

(4)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

The Glory Code

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

1,000gns yearling; March (first) foal; dam 6f winner (including AW 2yo; RPR 74), half-sister to 6f-1m winner The Bullion Bomber; market check advised on debut.

25/1

Non-runners

Coyy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £121.90
Straight Forecast £122.81
Trifecta £258.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Proof

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Santa

The Times:

Gorey Gold

NEWMARKET:

The Glory Code

LAMBOURN:

Proof

Daily Mail:

Proof

Daily Mirror:

Proof

The Star:

Proof

Daily Record:

Proof

RP RATINGS:

Secret Santa

TOPSPEED:

Secret Santa

Telegraph:

Secret Santa

The Guardian:

Secret Santa

The Sun:

Secret Santa

D Express:

Gorey Gold