June 30 / 18.15 Windsor

18.15

Good To Firm

British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros yearling who's the first foal of an unraced mare (half-sister to a German Group 3 6f winner) and holds no notable entries; trainer boasts a fair strike-rate with 2yos here and he's worth tracking in the market from stall 1.
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8th

1

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:35 Goodwood

Akirra

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Clive Cox

Front-runner; runner-up on quick ground at Windsor (latterly promoted to first) last August and he bolted up when a short-priced favourite in a maiden at Wolverhampton in November; below his best on his final start last year and left the impression his first start for 178 days was needed when behind Havana Smile at Sandown (first start since being gelded) 22 days ago.

9/2

5th

7

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Akirra

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

All starts at 5f; fast turf no problem when runner-up at Windsor (latterly promoted to first) in August and he bolted up in Wolverhampton maiden in November having previously gone quite close on handicap debut at Southwell (also AW); underwhelmed on final start of last term but subsequently gelded and he's in the right hands to progress this season.

100/30

Form: 57

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't look to see out 6f from wide stall at Chester having bombed as favourite on his debut; drawn deep again here and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market; may be one for nurseries after tonight.
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7th

7

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Koffee And Kale

10st 8lb

J: Mr Kenny Roussety

T: Michael Bell

Sole win in ten races came on final run of last season in a 5f novice; beaten four times since a gelding operation, no closer than about 4l; cheekpieces replace the visor tried last time.

8/1

5th

2

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Koffee And Kale

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

Ended his 2yo campaign by shading a tight finish 5f Leicester novice (good to soft) in October; returned with a couple of respectable placed efforts over 6f/5f this spring but ran poorly back at Leicester latest; has a visor added on the back of that and also switches to AW for the first time.

14/1

7th

5

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Koffee And Kale

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Michael Bell

Off the mark by a short head in a 5f novice (good to soft) in October and subsequently gelded; two creditable efforts since returning from a break and steps back up to 6f with place claims.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Holds entries in a couple of sales races later on but went off 33-1 for his Wolverhampton debut a month ago and ran as the market suggested he would.
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2nd

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

London Is Blue

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Completed a double at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) last September but he's had only two runs since and has been well held in both of them; been gelded but he has a patchy profile and needs a major revival after another break; withdrawn twice this spring including after getting upset in the stalls here in May.

4/1

9

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

London Is Blue

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Robert Cowell

Record of 2-2 at Brighton bodes well for this first visit to Goodwood, which is quite a similar track; may resume progress with Bath reappearance under his belt and looks interesting.

16/1

6

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:03 Yarmouth

London Is Blue

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Failed to beat a rival home at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in October but was progressive on turf prior to that; left the impression his first start for 200 days was needed when fourth at Bath (5f, good) last time and he is of interest with that effort behind him.

5/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal who doesn't appeal as a 5f 2yo on paper; trainer's juvenile winners this season came on debut and second time out, however, so he'd be worth a look should the market speak his way.
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8th

13

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:25 Beverley

Lynxman

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Achieved meagre RPRs last term for Jack Morland, latterly in handicaps; ran below market expectations the final time; needs to improve sharply on debut for new stable.

14/1

9

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:40 Redcar

Lynxman

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Morland

Showed his first sign of ability on handicap debut at Bath (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) ten days ago, following a gelding operation, but better is needed still.

9/1

4th

7

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Bath

Lynxman

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Jack Morland

Beaten at least 23l when a big-priced outsider for his three qualifying races (5f-7f); gelded last month and sports first-time blinkers this nursery debut; transformation needed.

16/1

Form: 62

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Pulled hard and didn't see out 6f on his Chepstow debut; took a big step forward last time (winner since outclassed at Ascot) and is shortlisted under Oisin Murphy (5-22 for the trainer).
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6th

13

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Schrodingers Cat

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Making good progress for his new stable, gaining a deserved success at Redcar last month and following it with a fine second of 13 at York a fortnight ago; a 5lb rise for that defeat does ask an even stiffer question of him but he's not taken lightly.

12/1

2nd

3

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Schrodingers Cat

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Has a largely solid record and may remain competitive despite taking an 8lb hike for an emphatic success, having bossed a small field, at Redcar (5f, good) last Saturday; good third of 13 over C&D the time before and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.

11/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Redcar

Schrodingers Cat

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ended his time with Harry Charlton with a C&D novice win (good) last September and solid placed efforts on three of four starts for new yard this season, including third of 13 at York (5f, good) eight days ago; this is less competitive and he's the one to beat.

7/4

Form: 8

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
In-form yard have done well with 2yos here this season but he proved easy to back when finishing last on his 6f debut last Monday; needs to improve a lot on that and Westend Music may be his trainer's best shot.
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7th

6

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Startled

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Hughes

Made it 3-3 in turf handicaps when overcoming trouble to win a shade cosily at York in May and it was a good second of 17 in valuable event at Goodwood (also 7f, good) ten days later; still progressing and he holds leading claims again.

4/1

2nd

15

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Startled

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Overcame trouble to win a shade cosily under Saffie Osborne at York (7f, good) last week, taking his record in turf handicaps to 3-3 and record since upped to 7f to 2-2; may well show further progress and defy another rise in the weights; respected.

5/1

1st

16

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Startled

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Got up in the final strides upped to 7f at the Newmarket Craven meeting (good) last time, taking record in turf handicaps to 2-2; could well improve further and he represents last year's winning yard; shortlisted.

15/2

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rare 2yo runner for his yard; out of a useful sprinter but got a way to go on the evidence of his Sandown debut, when 80-1 outsider of five and finishing a remote last.
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1st

3

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Truly Glamorous

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Christopher Mason

On the up for new stable this year, fourth at Windsor on his return in May before getting off the mark in a Class 6 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago; still looked to be learning his job on that occasion and a 5lb rise is unlikely to prove beyond him; apprentice rider Harry Vigors making a big name for himself; lots to like.

11/4

1st

7

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Truly Glamorous

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Unexposed 3yo who made an encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fourth of ten over C&D six weeks ago; that was his first start for 233 days and he remains capable of better; high on the list.

6/1

4th

10

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:43 Windsor

Truly Glamorous

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Improved form when runner-up on nursery debut at Chepstow (5f, good) last August but he flopped at Bath (last of six) in his final run for John O'Shea; been gelded since and has bit to prove for new yard after 233 days off.

33/1

Form: 29

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hard to know what to make of his debut AW second in a race dominated by outsiders, but he came right away with the winner and then fared as well as could have been expected at Ascot (Group 2); again looked there like he might be suited by 6f though.
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4

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Doncaster

Irish Fighter

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Ismail Mohammed

Ran well in the Super Sprint; comfortably held in the face of a stiffer task in the Gimcrack upped to 6f since and this is an easier assignment; still unproven beyond 5f, however.

14/1

4

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Irish Fighter

9st 2lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Ismail Mohammed

Fairly useful over 5f and ran creditably in the Super Sprint at Newbury most recently; however, he looks a fair way below Gimcrack standard and doesn't seem to be crying out for the extra furlong yet.

25/1

5th

11

(20)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:30 Newbury

Irish Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Mid-field in Norfolk at Royal Ascot before readily landing the odds in maiden at Windsor (5f, good to firm) later in June; has a bit to find with some of these but he's going the right way and impossible to discount.

12/1

Form: 296 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hung left round Kempton last month but then looked to have no excuses at Bath and has gone the wrong way since her promising debut; appears vulnerable once more.
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12

(9)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Madame X

8st 10lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

Hasn't progressed since nearly beating the Super Sprint winner Anthelia first time out and can be taken on.

40/1

1

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Yarmouth

Madame X

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten a head when runner-up on debut at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in May but she's regressed from that in three starts since; now switches to handicaps.

6/1

9

(8)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Madame X

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Hung left round Kempton last month but then looked to have no excuses at Bath and has gone the wrong way since her promising debut; appears vulnerable once more.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Sales race entrant who shaped nicely on her Pontefract debut a few weeks ago, when running green and cracking late over a stiff 6f; will have learned from that.
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2nd

9

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Westend Music

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Improved effort when second of eight at Catterick in July (5f, good to firm); similar form when second of nine at Windsor last month (6f, good); switches to AW with blinkers now given a go.

3/1

6

(7)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:20 Windsor

Westend Music

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hughes

Showed clear promise in 6f contest at Pontefract won by No Spritz No Party (declared 5:45 on this card); couple of 5f efforts since, beaten only narrowly by the market leader at Catterick (good to firm) latest; sets the form standard back up in distance.

11/8

2nd

3

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Westend Music

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hughes

Promise in maiden runs at Pontefract (6f, good) and Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month; got squeezed up on the rail at a crucial stage last time and that run can be upgraded; remains capable of better.

5/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Irish Fighter

SPOTLIGHT:

Schrodinger's Cat

LAMBOURN:

Akirra

Telegraph:

Schrodinger's Cat

D Express:

Schrodinger's Cat

Daily Mirror:

Schrodinger's Cat

The Star:

Schrodinger's Cat

Daily Record:

Schrodinger's Cat

TOPSPEED:

Irish Fighter

POSTDATA:

Irish Fighter

NEWMARKET:

Irish Fighter

The Times:

Irish Fighter

The Guardian:

Irish Fighter

Daily Mail:

Irish Fighter

The Sun:

Irish Fighter