July 24 / 14.45 Sandown

14.45

Good

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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3rd

2

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Catullus

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Campaigned mostly at 7f; had wind/gelding operations prior to easily justifying favouritism in Goodwood handicap; second best (behind Andab) in the near-side group in the Jersey Stakes since; the only course winner in this field and there are 1m/1m1f scorers on the dam's side of his pedigree.

12/1

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

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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5

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:55 Salisbury

Chapter

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Won heavy-ground nursery here last September and won at 40-1 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Sandown (1m2f, good) in June; scuppered by a slow start at Kempton (1m, AW) a fortnight ago and could have a big part to play if breaking on terms.

8/1

7th

8

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Chapter

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Caused a 40-1 surprise when winning in first-time blinkers at Sandown (1m2f, good) in June and backed that up when caught on the post at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW); well drawn and there's no obvious reason why he can't go well.

6/1

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

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

10

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Domination

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

2-4 for this yard with narrow wins at Ripon (1m) and Doncaster (1m2f); another creditable effort over 1m2f last time; needs to resume improvement, which may be possible as he's just a 3yo but he's not bred for this new trip; it's also his AW debut.

5/1

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

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

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Fans Favourite

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

He recorded two soft-ground wins (1m1f/1m2f) in June and wasn't discredited over further on AW in two subsequent starts; stiff 1m2f might be his gig and any rain would be a bonus; interesting.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fans Favourite

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed promise on good to firm on reappearance, before last month's soft-ground wins at Lingfield (1m1f) and Ayr (1m2f); he had no answers, however, when fifth of 14 to Roc De Fer at Southwell (1m3f, AW) four days ago.

6/1

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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1st

7

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Fletcher

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

0-8; not disgraced when third of seven in a similar contest over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago, but will need to do better again if he is to make an impact.

7/1

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

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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2nd

6

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Robert Anstruther

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when justifying 13-8 favouritism with a comfortable win at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 7lb but that was a personal best last time and he's still unexposed at this trip; key player.

2/1

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

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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8th

5

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Westender

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Tailed off on his debut at Sandown (7f, good) and returned from over a year off (gelded in the interim) with a never-dangerous seventh of 12 over 1m3f here in a race won by an impressive newcomer; handicaps may be more suitable.

33/1

7th

12

(12)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Westender

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Absent and gelded since inauspicious effort (tailed-off last of 11) in 7f maiden at Sandown over a year ago; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

33/1

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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11th

8

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Bosom Pals

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Made a winning nursery debut at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last August off 1lb higher but has failed to progress since; first-time cheekpieces worn last time are left off here; needs to return to form.

40/1

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

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Payout
Exacta £2.10
Straight Forecast £2.15
Trifecta £11.60

Selections

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Catullus

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Domination

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