16.10
Good To FirmWeatherbys British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (IRE Incentive)
- Prize money: £12885
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
200/1
Form: 99
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 11 (2) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Poor figures in maidens; absent for three months and gelded since last run; market may indicate whether improvement is expected. |
16/1 |
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1 (1) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Only ninth and beaten double-digit lengths at Leicester (7f) and Nottingham (6f); likely to be well outclassed in a maiden of this nature. |
200/1 |
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9th 1 (3) |
26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
£10,000 yearling, 15,000gns breeze-up 2yo; Kodi Bear half-brother to four winners; 33-1 and hinted at ability before being well beaten on his debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 23 days ago; this shorter trip might help but work to do. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 9 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 10lb |
Third to Dickensian over C&D in May, stern assignments in Royal Ascot Group 1s since; sole win came in Yarmouth nursery and he's still in deep waters despite this apparent drop back in grade; cheekpieces replace visor. |
12/1 |
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12th 2 (19) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Third in Group 3 Cornwallis (5f, good) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5f, firm) on final two 2yo starts, and also third in Listed race at York (5f, good) last month; respectable midfield finish in King Charles III Stakes here (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday but needs a career best today. |
40/1 |
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16th 24 (20) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Best 2yo form when dropped to 5f on final two starts, signing off with a close third of 12 in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (firm); he needed to progress as 3yo to have a chance today but that hasn't happened, so the first-time visor has a big job to do. |
80/1 |
11/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12th 3 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has plenty to find in this field and needs to settle better to boot, having raced too freely in Listed event last time when bidding for a Newcastle (1m, AW) double; behind Distant Storm on sole turf attempt; unlikely to emulate his sire Night Of Thunder, who landed this prize in 2014. |
150/1 |
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5th 2 (4) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Promising fourth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last July on sole 2yo start and he easily justified 1-6 odds in a four-runner novice over this C&D four weeks ago; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this 2,000 Guineas entry could have plenty more to offer for his top northern yard. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 7 (14) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Disappointing when favourite at Meydan in February, but returned from wind surgery and a gelding operation with a much improved effort to win 17-runner handicap at Goodwood (7f, good) with stacks in hand; that looks solid form and a repeat would give him major claims for a stable that won this race in 2021 and 2022. |
8/1 |
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1st 5 (2) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Unraced on ground softer than good; has consistent RPRs over 7f and looks reasonably solid in that respect; chance of showing progress depends on the effects of his physical tweaks (gelding/wind operations) since a disappointing effort over 6f at Meydan in February. |
11/2 |
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4th 2 (2) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Placed in hot maidens on first two starts (7f, good to firm/good), including behind reopposing stablemate Distant Storm, then easily won when heavily odds-on at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm); Buick rides Distant Storm and he has something to find, but further improvement is possible; each-way chance. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 5 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Ballydoyle colt who went close in a strong maiden on debut and is 4-4 since, most recently beating stablemate Hawk Mountain by just under 1l in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (10.5f); impressive at Chester the time before and that Listed form has worked out well; top on the figures, still improving to boot and represents a trainer who has landed this prize nine times, including with 3yos (among them a French Derby winner) in four of the last five years; duly much respected. |
5/6 |
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1st 3 (4) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Group 1 entry at 1m, 1m2f and 1m4f; by Wootton Bassett out of unplaced sister to 1m4f/1m6f Group 1 winner Wonderful Tonight; short-headed at Newmarket before making all when odds-in in both a Galway maiden (7f, yielding) last July and five-runner Group 2 at the Curragh (7f, good) last August; both wins came with authority and the pedigree is encouraging for 1m2f; his enthusiasm for getting on with it last year raises more of a question but the 1m2f French Derby has been mentioned by his trainer as an objective. |
5/6 |
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3 (4) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Wootton Bassett colt cost 400,000euros as a yearling; narrowly denied in decent Newmarket maiden (winner finished third in Group 3 Acomb Stakes during the week) on last month's debut before landing long odds later in month over this trip at Galway, making all; type to keep improving and Ballydoyle's sole runner sets the standard here. |
10/11 |
2/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 3 (6) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
E1,900,000 breeze-up purchase last spring; very smart juvenile form, aside from when pulling too hard in the Acomb; impressed in winning a 1m Group 3 event at Newmarket in September before a fine third placing (1 1/2l behind Gstaad) in the Dewhurst; now has an 8l deficit to overturn in another clash with Gstaad following his distant 2,000 Guineas third; first-time cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
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3rd 5 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Aptly bred, being by Night Of Thunder and out of a mare by another 2,000 Guineas winner, namely George Washington; 1,900,000euros breeze-up purchase last spring and duly made a big splash in his 2yo races, aside from when pulling too hard in the Acomb; showed smart from at Newmarket (7f, good/good to firm) in the autumn, impressing in the Tattersalls Stakes (Group 3) then running well (one place behind Gstaad) in the Dewhurst; yard has landed this prize three times in the last four years; big player. |
4/1 |
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3rd 2 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
1,900,000euros breeze-up purchase; pulled too hard in the Acomb but that defeat is flanked by Newmarket wins; debut form has worked out well and he was impressive in the Goup 3 Tattersalls Stakes over C&D (good) last time having settled better than at York; looks a Group 1 performer in the making and commands respect. |
15/8 |
9/1
Form: 42
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12 (7) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Barely needed to improve to justify odds-on favouritism in a 7f novice at Epsom three weeks ago (good to soft); makes his nursery debut in a warm race and improvement looks essential. |
16/1 |
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1 (6) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Had Norfolk Blue behind when runner-up at Windsor before finishing midfield in a traditionally strong maiden at Newmarket's July meeting (first-time tongue-tie); did drop away quite tamely last time after racing prominently but this is much weaker. |
Evs |
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8 (9) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Has run well over 5f and 6f, latterly at Windsor behind a good prospect who probably failed to do himself justice in the Coventry; this colt is useful, has experience and now goes in a tongue-tie; could have a role to play. |
9/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 6 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Group 2 Great Voltigeur entry; French Group 3 winner (1m, soft) last September; well behind Al Zanati in the Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but resumed improvement with a big run at 80-1 in Group 3 at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) one month ago, keeping on admirably for a close fourth of ten; better still may be needed in today's first-time headgear but he's in calculations. |
7/2 |
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4th 1 (10) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Went very close in the Group 3 Solario at Sandown (7f, soft) last August and won the Group 3 Prix des Chenes at Chantilly (1m, soft) in September; his trainer won this two years ago and this 3yo is much better than he showed in the Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) in April on his reappearance, but he's hard to fancy on the back of that heavy defeat (50-1). |
66/1 |
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7th 3 (6) |
24th Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Narrowly bagged Group 3 honours at Chantilly (1m, soft) in September when last seen but still needs to prove he can repeat the clear peak form he appeared to show when going close at 25-1 in an exciting Solario at Sandown; gelding who has no major entries in the future. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 1 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Won the Group 3 Craven on the Rowley Mile here in April (1m, good) in first-time cheekpieces; soundly beaten in Group 1s on next two starts and same outcome in Group 3 Hampton Court at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); blinkers replace the cheekpieces and the drop back in trip could help; in with a chance on his best form, even under a 5lb penalty, but has to get back on track. |
11/1 |
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10th 2 (2) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won the Group 3 Craven at Newmarket (1m, good) in April in first-time cheekpieces (retained) then kept on for respectable sixth in the 2,000 Guineas there (1m, good to firm); faded when 12th of 16 in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (10.5f, good) but this trip may well be within range if he settles better; not ruled out back down in grade under 4lb penalty. |
7/1 |
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6th 11 (10) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Very useful colt but possibly needs to dominate, having gained both wins from the front, latest when taking well to first-time cheekpieces and comfortably beating Avicenna by 2l in the Craven Stakes over C&D (good; Group 3) on seasonal debut; by no means certain to have his own way in this bigger field and he's held by a couple of today's opponents on Dewhurst running; otherwise may have more to offer in the retained headgear. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 49
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 5 (1) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Record of 2-4 on AW but he's not made an impact back on turf in his last three starts; on same mark as when third of six at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last time and he has some work to do. |
8/1 |
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3rd 2 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 135y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won two AW nurseries in November (1m/7f) and began this campaign with two respectable runs in competitive 1m turf handicaps; the most exposed runner in the line-up but sure to appreciate this ease in grade. |
12/1 |
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6th 11 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won two AW nurseries in November (1m/7f) and was very respectable seventh in good Newmarket handicap (1m, good) contested by a few of these last month but might be vulnerable to less-exposed rivals again. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 1 (4) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Made it two wins from his four starts when dominant in big-field nursery at Doncaster (6f, good) three weeks ago; it remains to be seen where his limitations now lie and he's a strong candidate. |
6/4 |
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7 (13) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ran respectably against fellow previous winners in Ripon novice event (6f) most recently and held a Champagne Stakes entry at the time; likely to do better still; respected. |
7/1 |
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4 (2) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Well held on 7f Newmarket July meeting debut but different proposition when justifying favouritism at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 19 days later; faces much tougher opposition here but it's likely he can improve again. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 5 (4) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won on good to firm as 2yo; 80-1 when among the backmarkers in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in May in first-time cheekpieces; all change with blinkers, 1m3f and heavy going for the Derby Italiano at Milan 17 days ago and it worked a treat as he came home strongly from midfield to win in the final strides; that was a doughty performance and this is another Group 2, but he faces stronger opposition. |
16/1 |
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10th 15 (11) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has finished behind some of today's rivals on two occasions, latest in the Craven when admittedly running well on bare figures; gained sole success (from five attempts) at novice level and looks well short of the required standard in this field; first-time headgear needs to make a difference. |
100/1 |
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4th 7 (7) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Scored at Newbury when last seen on turf; looked flattered to finished just under 2l behind Hidden Force, who had something in hand, at Kempton most recently and is unlikely to reverse the placings; however, bred to do better still and may produce another good effort. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.65 |
| Trifecta | £79.90 |
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