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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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

5

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Chairmanfourtimes

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Edged ahead near the finish in Ayr Listed contest (soft) most recently, taking record to 2231321; faces a tougher task in this field but he's a solid operator who should give his running.

16/1

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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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

2

(9)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

13:55 Pontefract

Enjoy The Night

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

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.

12/1

3

(1)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Enjoy The Night

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Colt by Ardad; over 9l sixth of eight in a Ripon novice (5f, good; 18-1) three weeks ago; significant improvement needed.

20/1

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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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

10th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Our Hero Matty

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Nine-race maiden whose form after being gelded is inferior to his efforts last spring; headgear worn on last two starts in September is removed and now has questions to answer.

16/1

9

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:19 Southwell (AW)

Our Hero Matty

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Similar type to Call Me By My Name, being an eight-race maiden whose form since being gelded is inferior to his spring efforts; new headgear needs to make a difference.

12/1

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

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

5th

1

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:00 Nottingham

Valor Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

0-7 but has often run well, finishing a close third in a nursery at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August and returning to form when third in a maiden at Ayr (6f, soft) last time; might not be far away.

7/1

6

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Valor Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Came up well short in competitive nursery last time; reasonably consistent otherwise and holds place claims in this field; more exposed than his rivals, admittedly.

8/1

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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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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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

1

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Bath

Cloudbuster

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Soft ground will be a first but she was well on top in a 6f maiden at Chepstow a month ago (good) and that was her best form yet; doesn't look handicapped out of contention off this mark, especially with Elizabeth Gale taking off 5lb.

2/1

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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7th

5

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dabbling

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Yet to win (0-5); entitled to strip fitter after recent comeback run in sixth of ten at Catterick (5f, good; 12-1); had a valid excuse - bled from the nose - when 2-1 favourite on her only other attempt over 6f; stablemate of Carnation Queen.

12/1

6th

5

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Dabbling

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

On the back of quite promising efforts on her first three starts she was backed into 2-1 favouritism for her Carlisle handicap debut in September but finished last of nine and was subsequently found to have bled; off since; it'll be interesting to see whether her supporters are prepared to give her another chance.

10/1

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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11th

17

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Empress Olivia

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

28-1 winner of Ripon maiden (6f, good) in August and built on close reappearance second when beating 12 others in handicap over that C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; evidently likes that track but has form elsewhere and she's not ruled out despite 5lb rise.

12/1

1st

13

(13)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Ripon

Empress Olivia

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Always prominent when winning a C&D maiden last August; ran her best race in handicaps when second of ten in a 5f event at Catterick (good) last week, keeping on; she will have the stands' rail to help this time and should go well despite stepping up in class.

6/1

2nd

2

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Empress Olivia

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won Ripon maiden (6f, good) last summer; respectable efforts in her first two handicaps (both 6f turf) but well held over 7f on AW final start; drops back to the minimum trip on her return from five months off; others are more obvious.

14/1

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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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

8

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pull The Rug

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Took time to get to grips with racing but she's now on an upward trajectory, seemingly relishing the stiff 6f at Leicester (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise means further improvement will need to be forthcoming but she handles Tapeta (Wolverhampton third) and could prove capable.

3/1

9

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Leicester

Pull The Rug

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Promise in her qualifying runs and again when keeping on well for third in Class 6 nursery at Wolverhampton (5f) recently; looks ready for another crack at 6f and the best could still be to come; leading claims.

7/2

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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6th

10

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Resdev Time

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fairly exposed now; best run was when third of eight in a Beverley novice last September (7.5f, soft); fair form in two 1m handicaps this time; may be suited by this drop in trip with headgear now tried.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Resdev Time

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven-race maiden who has not made an impact in four handicaps and was almost 3l behind Dalamara when fifth at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; continues to drop down the weights but she needs to raise her game.

11/2

5th

5

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Resdev Time

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

She's shown ability and returns from some time off on a reduced mark; however, she needs to produce more than she managed on her three nursery starts last October/September; the blinkers are left off.

16/1

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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