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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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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6th

5

(6)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enjoy The Night

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Seven-race maiden; held on for third after blasting off in front at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in July but was safely held when dropped back to 6f last month; makes AW debut today; others are more persuasive.

7/1

6th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Enjoy The Night

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Six-race maiden; refused to settle and built up a clear lead at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but was caught inside the final furlong and finished third of eight; there was plenty of encouragement to be taken from that effort and he should be suited by the drop back in trip.

9/1

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

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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8th

9

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Our Hero Matty

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

13-race maiden; after a promising third at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on stable debut in June, he took a backward step when fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) and beat only one home in a similar contest at Catterick 13 days ago; first-time blinkers need to have the desired effect.

10/1

6th

7

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Our Hero Matty

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

13-race maiden who is unraced beyond 6f; after a promising third on stable debut here (6f, good to firm) in June he took a backward step when fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) latest, but this 3yo is not ruled out.

15/2

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

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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4th

7

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Catterick

Valor Spirit

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Still seeking that elusive breakthrough win (0-11); runner-up in two of his three starts for this trainer, including when thrashed by Master Of Delphi in a modest four-runner Ripon maiden (6f, good; 2-1) in mid-July; others preferred.

10/1

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

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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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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6th

4

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Dabbling

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Yet to score in 12 attempts but it wasn't a bad effort when sixth over 5f here in April and she responded well to cheekpieces when close third at Thirsk (6f, also good) a fortnight ago; can race off 1lb lower and a first success isn't ruled out despite tricky stall.

6/1

3rd

9

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Dabbling

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

0-11 but beaten under 3l in three races over 5f before not getting home over 7.5f at Beverley last time; worth another crack at this distance and sports first-time cheekpieces; not out of this.

10/1

12th

6

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Dabbling

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Hasn't been running too badly over 5f, beaten under 3l in her last three races; whether she'll get this far remains to be seen.

9/1

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

12

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Empress Olivia

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Doubled her tally at Ripon (6f) in April; below par this summer until much better signs with second of 12 over C&D 17 days ago; the winner has gone in again so she must enter calculations off the same mark.

14/1

2nd

13

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Empress Olivia

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Up-and-down form since her Ripon win (6f, good to soft) in April; back to that winning mark now but easy enough to have reservations about.

25/1

7th

5

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Empress Olivia

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Has been rather disappointing since winning off 1lb lower at Ripon in April (6f, good to soft), including in cheekpieces two runs ago (last of 13 at York); effective at 5f; easier ground suits.

12/1

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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4th

8

(6)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:16 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pull The Rug

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Sole win was 13 months ago but she's unexposed on AW and wasn't beaten far off this reduced mark at Bath (5.6f, good to firm) on Tuesday; cheekpieces are now added and she has claims if she can find extra spark back on Tapeta.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:07 Bath

Pull The Rug

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

6f winner last year; unlucky not to have won this campaign but she did run moderately last time at Salisbury.

10/1

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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6th

12

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Resdev Time

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; placed over this trip at Beverley (beaten 3l) in June but disappointing since, beaten nearly 50l (last of seven) over 1m4f at Pontefract latest; focus elsewhere.

50/1

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

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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