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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Stratford

Sudbury Hill

11st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Harry Derham

Fairly useful on the Flat at his best; held in second when odds-on for hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good) but he built on that when trouncing two rivals at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last week; could have a lot more to offer in this sphere and he's respected under a penalty.

5/2

1st

2

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

18:10 Newton Abbot

Sudbury Hill

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Fairly useful on the Flat at his best; unable to justify odds-on favouritism when second of six on recent hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good; winner beaten since) but ought to have learned from that experience and might be better suited by this easier track.

4/5

2nd

4

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Sudbury Hill

10st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Productive on the Flat (best RPR 82), with plenty to admire about the manner in which he applied himself going down to King Of Berkshire at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start; trainer/jockey supplied the wide-margin winner of this (One Horse Town) last year; looks the one to beat.

1/2

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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5th

6

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Saxophonist

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Third to two better-fancied rivals on seasonal reappearance at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in April, and occupied that same position in a three-runner affair at Hamilton (8.5f) subsequently; a glance at his pedigree suggests that tackling this longer trip isn't an obvious move.

9/2

3rd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:35 Hamilton

Saxophonist

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Bettered his novice/maiden form when third of seven in a Doncaster handicap in April (1m, good to firm); that form looks solid and he remains capable of better.

11/8

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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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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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

8th

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:32 Redcar

Riffa Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f AW winner for the Crisfords as a 2yo; two solid efforts for his new stable but he finished behind Fille Unique and Data Fata Secutus at Musselburgh last month; needs to pull out more to win.

7/2

3rd

1

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:05 Musselburgh

Riffa Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Raced on AW, winning 6f Chelmsford novice for the Crisfords last summer; led until well inside the final furlong when fourth of seven in 5f Southwell handicap on reappearance for new yard 18 days ago; if he comes on only a little for that outing he could take a bit of pegging back in this lower grade.

100/30

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Thirsk

Due To Shine

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Low-level maiden who reappeared with a heavy defeat at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; 33-1) last month; that took her record to 0-6 and she's not finished close than 6l to a winner so far; opposable from out of the weights.

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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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

7th

12

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:25 Beverley

Jambearee

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Only eighth of 11 but showed improvement on RPRs at Kempton (1m4f) on handicap/seasonal debut, while shaping as if this return to shorter will suit; could go well.

14/1

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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