July 27 / 13.55 Pontefract

13.55

Good

British EBF Stallion Studs Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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British EBF Stallion Studs Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 223 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in the circumstances (did a bit too much up front) over 6f at Ayr last time, taking his record to 223; solid contender back over 5f and is top on ratings to boot.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Chairmanfourtimes

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has won on good but the ground was soft for his best 2yo performance, when winning a Listed 5f race at Ayr last September; has done much less well in three runs since, including back in a handicap at York in May; needs the first-time tongue-tie to wave a magic wand.

20/1

12th

1

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Chairmanfourtimes

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Last season's standout performance was a 12-1 Listed win at Ayr (5f) in September on his sole encounter with soft ground; however, that performance has been an outlier and he's on a tough mark judged on the rest of his form; gelded since latest start last month.

25/1

7th

1

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 2

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chairmanfourtimes

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Consistent at two and his form spiked when winning soft-ground Listed event at Ayr (5f) in September; previously showed he stays 6f and not dismissed on this reappearance/AW debut, albeit easy turf might be more his thing.

10/1

Form: 65

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a slight step forward last time but needs to do better still and gives the impression he'll be more interesting in nurseries shortly.
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3rd

8

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Enjoy The Night

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

All races at 5f and he hasn't achieved much in either handicap, for previous yard and this one; some encouragement in pedigree for a step up in trip but probably best watched even so.

12/1

5th

1

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Catterick

Enjoy The Night

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Down the field in three novice/maiden events and it was a similar tale in added tongue-tie on handicap debut at Thirsk (5f; 28-1) last September; has left the Quinns since; hard to be interested in him back from an absence unless the market speaks favourably; has been gelded.

16/1

11

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

Enjoy The Night

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Well held when down the field in three novice/maiden events, most recently when ninth of 11 at Pontefract (5f, good) in July; still early days but he needs a transformation with tongue-tie added on nursery debut.

12/1

Form: 74260

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
One of the main players on his May efforts (made the frame twice); has regressed in two starts since, latest at Thirsk on Friday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Our Hero Matty

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Failed to progress as a 2yo and was well held in sprint handicaps on the AW and turf for previous yard; however, he shaped nicely on his debut for this one when third at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in June so now he's of more interest again.

7/1

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Our Hero Matty

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Maiden who regressed during a busy first season; well beaten in his two runs this year and has left Brian Ellison since; his mark continues to fall but best watched on stable debut.

20/1

11th

11

(11)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Our Hero Matty

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Maiden who regressed during a busy first season, latterly in headgear; made the early running before dropping away on his turf comeback and others have stronger claims.

16/1

Form: 33

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability with third-place finishes in small fields over 5f at Leicester and Ripon; frame possibilities on the figures.
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2nd

4

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Ripon

Valor Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Runner-up in C&D handicap (good) in May on stable/seasonal debut and that form puts him in the picture; however, disappointing at Redcar (5f, good) since and now 0-10; needs to bounce back.

5/1

6th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Valor Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Placed in six of eight starts for Richard Fahey as a 2yo and, having been gelded, was beaten less than a length on stable debut/reappearance at Ripon (6f, good) last month; isn't short of speed so the return to 5f shouldn't be an issue; player.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Valor Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

0-8 as a 2yo for Richard Fahey, albeit having made the frame six times; changed hands for 20,000gns in the autumn and was subsequently gelding; reappears on a workable mark; market may guide.

12/1

Form: 08

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in both outings; seems likely to find better opportunities in nurseries soon.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Whiskey Neat

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Only 4-1 for his first nursery at Chelmsford (7f) but never threatened to pose a challenge; now visored.

10/1

5th

3

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Whiskey Neat

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Made his debut in a useful event at Leicester in May (6f, good to firm); well beaten there, and again in two 5f runs since, but this test should be more to his liking judged on his pedigree.

11/2

5

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

13:55 Pontefract

Whiskey Neat

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Patrick Owens

Down the field in both outings; seems likely to find better opportunities in nurseries soon.

25/1

Form: 043

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ran well over 6f at Pontefract nine days ago, while shaping as if this return to 5f will prove ideal; heading in the right direction (form figures 043) and warrants respect.
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5

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Cloudbuster

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Can lead; has form at both sprint trips but her win came in a 6f Chepstow maiden (good); had the widest draw to overcome when finishing last of nine on Lingfield AW in May and has more going for her in this lower grade back at 6f; first-time cheekpieces fitted.

25/1

9th

11

(12)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Cloudbuster

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Mainly consistent last year, including a win in a Chepstow maiden (6f, good), and her final effort can be forgiven on account of the draw; has to overcome a 230-day absence, though, and she has the outside stall.

12/1

7

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Cloudbuster

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Proving consistent and is better off with Carefree Dream on Bath nursery running last time; however, along with that rival she's going into unknown territory on first run beyond 6f.

33/1

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability with her fifth-place finish at Beverley but whether this 2,000gns purchase has much potential is open to question.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

4

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Dabbling

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Opening mark suffered from one good run as 2yo and although she's dropped a few pounds this year she didn't find as much as the second Jack Rabbit Slims and third Power Of Chora over C&D recently; shade more needed.

8/1

4th

3

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Beverley

Dabbling

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

She's dropping down the weights but her form has gone the wrong way in handicaps and she's 0-7; needs to turn things around.

8/1

5th

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:50 Wetherby

Dabbling

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Inconsistent and hasn't yet hinted that she is up to winning from this mark; more needed.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,500gns foal; by Sergei Prokofiev out of maiden half-sister to 6f-1m (including 2yo) winner Get Knotted; yard has modest record with 2yos.
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6th

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Empress Olivia

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Both wins have been at Ripon over 6f, the most recent on good to soft in April; reported to have bled from the nose when failing to beat a rival at York (5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) last month and needs to bounce back.

12/1

13th

7

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Empress Olivia

8st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Started the season with two good runs, notably a 6f win at Ripon in April (good to soft); two subsequent runs less convincing and connections now reach for cheekpieces.

16/1

4th

6

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Empress Olivia

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Both wins have been over 6f at Ripon, the most recent in April on good to soft off 4lb lower than today; led a smaller group of five when 11th at Ascot (6f, good) 28 days ago but looks capable of bouncing back.

9/1

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recorded a meagre RPR in Haydock contest (6f) but gave the impression she may benefit from this drop in distance; improvement possible.
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9th

9

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Pull The Rug

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

A fair 6f winner as 2yo; nearest at the finish when a good fourth of 11 in 5f handicap here 11 days ago; very much one to consider back up in trip with a visor added.

8/1

4th

5

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Pull The Rug

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Improved when winning a handicap at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in September but pulled too hard at Newcastle next time; beat only one rival home at Catterick (6f, good) on her reappearance but she raced wide on that occasion and may well come on for it; drop back to 5f should be fine.

8/1

7th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Pull The Rug

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Improved form when returned to 6f at Leicester (good to soft) in September, but, up 6lb, was soon pulling hard on Newcastle AW next time and paid the price; might be aiming for more cover this time and too soon to write off now back on turf.

7/1

Form: 8

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having failed to beat a rival in 5f maiden at Hamilton; withdrawn (unruly at the start) at Southwell since.
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6th

5

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Resdev Kisses

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Whiff of promise for the Easterbys but she has been well beaten in four starts for her new stable; difficult to recommend.

33/1

11th

10

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Resdev Kisses

9st 0lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Micky Hammond

Eight-race maiden who didn't show a great deal in three 5f nurseries for Micky Hammond in the autumn; tries a new trip today; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Resdev Kisses

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Couple of fourth-place finishes since handicapping; ties in with No Claims Bonus on C&D form last time (final run for the Easterbys).

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns foal; Time Test half-sister to two winners, notably fairly useful stablemate Diligent Resdev (6f/7f including 2yo debut at 33-1; RPR 92); interesting newcomer.
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7th

8

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Resdev Time

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to get her head in front and she was tried in cheekpieces when sixth of eight in 1m4f handicap at Ripon 11 days ago; needs to get back on track.

8/1

6th

5

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

20:15 Ripon

Resdev Time

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ten-race maiden; rallied for respectable third upped to 1m2f at Beverley most recently, leaving the impression she'll benefit from tonight's even longer distance and return of headgear (namely first-time cheekpieces); shortlisted.

13/2

3rd

6

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Resdev Time

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden who has been underwhelming in handicaps; however, her best RPR came when third in a 7.4f novice last September on her sole previous visit to Beverley, and it's possible going beyond 1m for the first time might suit this Time Test filly; not ruled out.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £16.90
Straight Forecast £19.20
Trifecta £45.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Chairmanfourtimes

SPOTLIGHT:

Cloudbuster

D Express:

Pull The Rug

The Times:

Dabbling

TOPSPEED:

Chairmanfourtimes

POSTDATA:

Chairmanfourtimes

Daily Mirror:

Chairmanfourtimes

The Star:

Chairmanfourtimes

Telegraph:

Cloudbuster

Daily Record:

Cloudbuster