July 24 / 14.45 Sandown

14.45

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Martin Densham & Peter Deal Memorial British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Martin Densham & Peter Deal Memorial British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third to the stable first string in Newmarket maiden (7f, good to firm) that usually throws up smart performers; yard has won this race for the last two years; major contender.
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10th

7

(14)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Catullus

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

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

1st

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Catullus

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Appleby

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

4th

2

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Catullus

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

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

Form: 7

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs major improvement on his Newbury effort (6.5f) and may be more interesting in handicaps later on.
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2nd

4

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chapter

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Ran poorly at Kempton last August in his only AW race; resumed progress with his turf form on latest outing, winning a 12-runner handicap at Sandown (1m2f, good) five weeks ago when 40-1 in first-time blinkers; up 4lb but that was a warm race and he'll go well if this surface proves no impediment.

11/4

1st

10

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Chapter

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

Narrowly made a successful nursery debut at Salisbury (7f, heavy) last September and ran well on similar ground at Doncaster (7f) the following month, but having been gelded he was well held on last month's Nottingham reappearance (1m, good to soft); blinkers given a go, but not certain to appreciate the longer trip.

25/1

6th

8

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Chapter

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Still quite unexposed but may be ground-dependent; has shown his handicap form (win/third, both over 7f last autumn) on heavy and was withdrawn due to good going on intended reappearance; gelded since he last raced.

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted a duck in big field at Newbury (6f) ten weeks ago but that race has worked out well; step forward looks plausible.
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3rd

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Domination

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

0-4 for Clive Cox but 2-3 for this yard after narrow wins at Ripon (1m, good to soft) and over C&D (good to firm); came from off the pace a month ago to collect by a half-length off 5lb lower; well bred, he might well have more to offer.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Domination

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Justified favouritism when beating a clear second on his seasonal/stable debut at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; never dangerous when fourth in similar conditions at Nottingham last month but that was a Class 4 and he has shaped as though this new trip should be within range; needs a close look on this drop back in grade.

11/2

4th

9

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Domination

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

Opened his account with neck success, first two clear, in Class 6 handicap at Ripon (1m) on stable/seasonal debut; upped two grades but may have more to offer and, getting weight all round, looks one for the shortlist.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
72,000euros foal, 95,000gns yearling; by Australia and first foal of 7f 2yo winner (RPR 95) who is a niece of 6f 2yo Group 2 scorer Galeota; suitably bred and represents major stable.
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11th

2

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Fahidi

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Promise at up to 1m in three maiden/novice runs on good or faster ground; cheekpieces enlisted prior to this handicap debut; new trip should suit and he is one to take seriously.

9/2

4th

5

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Fahidi

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Some market support when showing fair form in a maiden at Sandown (7f, good) last July and novice at Haydock (1m, good) in September; carries head high but still enters calculations.

11/2

3rd

5

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:30 Haydock

Fahidi

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

By Australia out of 7f 2yo winner (RPR 95); 12-1 from 18-1 for maiden at Sandown (7f, good) six weeks ago, fading into sixth of 11 but he showed significant ability and should improve.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling; by Palace Pier and sibling to four winners, notably Raakib Alhawa (1m 2yo/11.4f Listed; RPR 109); dam 1m4f scorer (83); check the betting.
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1st

8

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Fans Favourite

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept on well to open account at Lingfield (1m1f, soft) a fortnight ago, his sixth start; will be favoured by the forecast rain here and might have more to offer over the slightly longer trip; high on the list.

100/30

1st

6

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Lingfield

Fans Favourite

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed he can be competitive in handicaps at the second attempt when returning from five months off to finish third of 14 over 1m at Windsor 12 days ago; raced only on good/good to firm on turf; claims with Mason Paetel taking a handy 5lb off.

8/1

3rd

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

Fans Favourite

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Not particularly solid on 2yo form and ran below market expectations on final outing (handicap debut); makes reappearance.

12/1

100/1

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings easily the worst form, having trailed home last of five in 7f maiden at Epsom, recording a meagre RPR.
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3rd

7

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Yarmouth

Fletcher

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Posted a fair effort when sixth of 13 in a classified event at Windsor (1m4f, good to soft) last month but he was well beaten at Epsom two weeks ago, taking his record to 0-7; now back into a classified.

10/1

7th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

20:07 Epsom

Fletcher

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Showed a bit more when dropped into a classified and sixth at Windsor (good to soft) three weeks ago; still fairly early days.

12/1

6th

14

(15)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Fletcher

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jim Boyle

Fourth on seasonal/handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) was his best result but a heavy defeat in 11.6f handicap at Lingfield (good to firm) dents any appeal.

16/1

Form: 2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unlucky second in interesting C&D novice event (good to firm) that comprised only newcomers, finishing nicely once in the clear and leaving the impression he'd have won but for a prolonged lack of daylight; leading claims.
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5

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:50 Haydock

Publish

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well-bred son of Kingman who was unlucky at Sandown on debut before going one better there later in July (7f, good; pulled clear with runner-up); missed the Group 3 Solario over the same C&D in August due to the soft ground; should stay at least 1m; exciting type with lots of untapped potential.

11/10

7

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Sandown

Publish

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unlucky second in interesting C&D novice event (good to firm) that comprised only newcomers, finishing nicely once in the clear and leaving the impression he'd have won but for a prolonged lack of daylight; leading claims.

4/5

Form: 4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recorded only a modest RPR over 6f at Windsor and, although this extra furlong may suit, he's probably one for nurseries later on.
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1st

5

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:02 Nottingham

Robert Anstruther

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Henry Candy

Stayed on as strongly as any at Windsor latest (6f, good to firm) after a slow start; more galloping test at the trip is a likely plus, and just a case of whether he helps himself sufficiently; eased 1lb.

5/1

3rd

11

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Robert Anstruther

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Reappeared with a promising fourth on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April but he's taken two backward steps since; still lightly raced but he needs a transformation on this return to sprinting.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Sandown

Robert Anstruther

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Has hinted at ability despite finishing unplaced in six starts; needs to find a bit more if he is to break his duck.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000euros yearling; by Zarak and first foal of a twice-placed half-sister to French 10.5f Group 3 scorer Shamkala; connections' most recent runner was a winning 2yo newcomer; interesting.
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11th

15

(15)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

The Joker

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

3yo who was placed in the spring in his first three handicaps (1m2f/1m, good) before beating his four rivals to win at Sandown (1m1f, good) last month; this is a tougher assignment but he travelled well last time and could have more to offer; possible contender.

8/1

1st

4

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

The Joker

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Seven-race maiden who has largely consistent form, latterly 332 since handicapping, latest effort behind Law Court at Sandown (1m); along with that rival, looks a solid contender.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

The Joker

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-6 record includes three runs here but he's run well on all of those visits, including when third of six in a hot Class 4 on his April return; filled that position again at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good) 12 days ago and this free-going sort may benefit from today's drop back to 1m; player.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000gns yearling; Nathaniel half-brother to 5f/6f winner American Bay (RPR 85), out of unraced half-sister to Listed/Group scorers; represents local owners; heed the market signals.
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10

(7)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Sandown

Westender

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David Menuisier

52,000gns yearling; Nathaniel half-brother to 5f/6f winner American Bay (RPR 85), out of unraced half-sister to Listed/Group scorers; represents local owners; heed the market signals.

25/1

Form: 62

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward with her second-place finish at Southwell (dropped to 6f, AW) but was no match for the winner; sole filly in the field and faces a stiffer assignment back on turf.
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13th

5

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Bath

Bosom Pals

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Gained a first success in 7f Thirsk nursery in August; resumed from eight months off with an encouraging fourth of seven in 1m Nottingham handicap last month; needs considering with cheekpieces added.

14/1

4th

6

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:50 Nottingham

Bosom Pals

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Mixed form in five 2yo runs but she won a 7f nursery at Thirsk (good to firm; 5-2) on her penultimate run last season; only 2lb higher here and needs checking in market at this new trip on her return.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.10
Straight Forecast £2.15
Trifecta £11.60

Selections

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Domination

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