July 26 / 15.08 Newcastle (AW)

15.08

Standard To Slow

Rio EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £5184
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Rio EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 6

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1 when sixth of seven on his Ayr debut (6f, good to firm; 14-1) in May; the form of that race has worked out very well, but improvement is still required; has been gelded.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Sudbury Hill

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Derham

Won over hurdles in June and back on the Flat with a win and a second in small-field 1m2f handicaps (only runs in cheekpieces); every chance at these weights, though slow ground would be a grey area.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

20:04 Salisbury

Sudbury Hill

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Harry Derham

Sauntered home in a June juvenile hurdle and, after getting turned over in similar event at Stratford six days later, he got up late to land four-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn that day are retained and he's respected up 3lb.

7/1

1st

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:45 Salisbury

Sudbury Hill

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Derham

Easily won three-runner juvenile hurdle last month but reverts to the Flat after odds-on defeat six days later; will be suited by the trip/ground here and is probably on a workable mark but a couple of the others have less to prove; sports first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Kingman; £44,000 yearling; first foal; dam 12.4f winner (RPR 91), sister to US 1m3f Grade 2 winner Higher Truth, half-sister to 1m1f Group 3 winner Lady Wannabe, out of 7f Group 3 winning close relative of Cheveley Park winner/1,000 Guineas second Wannabe Grand; enough to like on pedigree and worth monitoring in market on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent racer who ran to a useful level when second in a C&D maiden and a 7f novice at Haydock on his first two starts; disappointed at York's Ebor meeting but that was a hot race and he's a leading contender back in these calmer waters.

5/4

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Kingman colt and Royal Lodge entry who seems a winner waiting to happen, having finished a close second in a couple of 7f events, clear of remainder at Haydock (good) latest; brings solid claims to this bigger assignment.

10/1

2nd

2

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

19:25 Haydock

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

First foal of a useful 12.4f winner who gave it a good go from the front when a half-length runner-up at 7-1 on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; leading claims on this second start.

11/8

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Saxon Warrior; 48,000gns yearling; half-brother to six winners including Al Wukair (French 7f/1m including 2yo/Group 1; RPR 120), Dream Today (prolific 6f/7f including 2yo/AW/sand; 107) and Kamiyah (French 1m; 98); dam French 1m 2yo winner (93), out of French Oaks winner; striking pedigree and stable gets its share of winning 2yo newcomers; market informative.
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2nd

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:50 Haydock

Saxophonist

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

0-7 but last month's close second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) was a fine try; nudged up only 1lb; has a sound chance of going one better.

3/1

2nd

4

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:23 Doncaster

Saxophonist

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David O’Meara

Has failed to build on his 1m course handicap debut third in the spring in two subsequent outings, including stepped up to 1m2f at Ripon last time.

7/1

15/8

Form: 42

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two starts for Raphael Freire last month, finishing fourth of eight on his Ripon debut (5f, good) before finishing clear of the third when beaten half a length over 6f here (winner followed up in a Chester nursery); stepping up another furlong shouldn't be an issue and much respected.
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4

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Didn't see the trip out when fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) in July but has been runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good) and Newcastle (6f, AW) in two starts being gelded; blinkers now go on and he sets the standard.

11/8

2nd

4

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good effort when second over C&D (second start) in June; made a big move before not staying 7f here next time and was gelded before finishing a solid second of 16 at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; leading contender.

6/5

2nd

8

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Thirsk

Zoiros

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has shown promise all three starts, losing two places near the finish when fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW; subsequently gelded) on latest; should be suited by today's drop back to 6f; remains open to improvement and commands plenty of respect.

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Missed the break and didn't enjoy a clear run when an eyecatching fifth of 11 on her debut over 6f here (18-1) last month; can do better but still has 8l to find with Zoiros; hood now given a go; refused to enter the stalls at Ripon 19 days ago;
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Elizabetty

8st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

66/1

10th

12

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Elizabetty

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

All six AW starts have come at Newcastle, winning a 7f novice there in January; returns from wind surgery but has plenty to prove under these conditions.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Elizabetty

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Off the mark at the sixth attempt in a 7f novice here in January and finished third of seven on handicap debut over 1m back at this venue last month; races off the same mark, but has a bit to prove back over a sprint trip.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 80-1 for his Doncaster debut (6f, good) 16 days ago, but showed promise in finishing fifth of 13; respected if building on that with Barry McHugh taking over from an apprentice.
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7

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Newbury

Saniyaats Star

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Has made the frame over 7f on his last three starts but the latest was in a seller at Musselburgh and was no more than a respectable effort; speedy enough to cope with the drop to 6f.

12/1

6

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

14:22 Musselburgh

Saniyaats Star

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Made the frame twice over 7f at Haydock last month, finishing second in maiden then creditable fourth in nursery; raced only four times and has done enough to warrant respect in this field.

5/1

4th

1

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Haydock

Saniyaats Star

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Promise both turf starts (well held on AW in between), latterly second in maiden over C&D (good) 23 days ago; looks on a competitive mark for nursery debut.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Bungle Inthejungle; 50,000gns yearling; brother to winners Tatterstall (5f including AW; RPR 99) and X Force (5f-6f including 2yo/AW/Qatar; 98), half-brother to three winners including Bedford Flyer (5f including 2yo/AW; 105) and Facoulty (5f AW 2yo; 71); dam 5f winner (including AW; 89); appealing pedigree and stable gets plenty of 2yo winners first time out, but already gelded and sports a tongue-tie on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

7

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Riffa Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Up and down during this 3yo campaign but he was a good third at Musselburgh (5f, good) in April and would have been closer than sixth at Chester (5f, good) recently granted a clear run; could be involved.

12/1

6th

8

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Riffa Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

A winner for the Crisfords; nearly won again at Musselburgh in April (5f) but has trailed home last in his two races since, latterly with a tongue-tie and blinkers tried (now removed); drawn wide.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Riffa Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Landed 6f Chelmsford AW novice for Simon and Ed Crisford as 2yo; shaped encouragingly for new stable when in the frame on Southwell AW and at Musselburgh but raced too freely when last of eight at Redcar (5f) last time; blinkers are reached for (tongue-tie also refitted); could bounce back.

7/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Due Diligence; first foal; dam 1m6f-2m AW (RPR 70) and 1m7f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful winners Major Art (7f-1m inc 2yo), Ermyn Lodge (1m4f-2m) and Flemish School (11.6f/2m); stable has the occasional winning 2yo newcomer, but this looks a tough starting point and she looks one for longer trips further down the line.
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7th

7

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Due To Shine

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

3yo maiden; somewhat resurgent with cheekpieces fitted in AW classified contest last time but needs to build on that effort.

20/1

5th

9

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Due To Shine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

0-7; showed a little ability last autumn and drops to this level for the first time, but heavy defeats in both starts since returning in April leave her with enough to prove; cheekpieces given a go.

33/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 when completely tailed-off on this month's Ayr debut (7f, good to soft); hood added but makes no appeal.
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8th

9

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

16:43 Redcar

Bobbys Pride

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Noel Wilson

Six-race maiden who has achieved little; goes beyond 1m for the first time.

33/1

10th

12

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Bobbys Pride

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Noel Wilson

Has achieved little in five runs (7f-1m).

50/1

5th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Bobbys Pride

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Unplaced all four 2yo starts, most recently when last of nine over C&D (good to soft) on nursery debut in September; needs to have made good progress during 264-day break.

25/1

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 when a well-held eighth of 11 on his debut over 6f here last month, finishing behind Zoiros and Elizabetty; has work to do; yard runs three.
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3rd

3

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:35 Cartmel

Jambearee

10st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

Lowly rated on the Flat (0-6); ran well to a point but ended up well held when fifth of six on hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, good) in June; improvement required.

14/1

5th

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Jambearee

10st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

Lowly rated on the Flat (0-6); never better than midfield in added cheekpieces at Thirsk (1m4f, Class 5; beaten over 10l, 40-1) three weeks ago; trainers sole representative in this in 2024 was an early casualty; stablemate of Steel Fixer.

25/1

6th

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Thirsk

Jambearee

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Ellison

Has finished tailed off in four of his five runs including in a Beverley handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last month; has lots to prove back up in trip and he's 4lb out of the weights; cheekpieces added.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £122.00
Straight Forecast £111.33
Trifecta £962.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zoiros

The Times:

Beny Nahar

POSTDATA:

Saniyaat's Star

The Sun:

Riffa Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Zoiros

NEWMARKET:

Zoiros

Telegraph:

Zoiros

Daily Mail:

Zoiros

D Express:

Zoiros

Daily Mirror:

Zoiros

The Star:

Zoiros

Daily Record:

Zoiros

The Guardian:

Beny Nahar