August 02 / 16.20 Goodwood

16.20

Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Palace Pier colt who cost 62,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Bullet Point (1m; RPR 104), Pastiche (7f; 96) and El Salvaje (1m2f; 77); dam a 5f 2yo/7f winner (102); one of three newcomers and a watching brief is probably best.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Arbaawy

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

0-10 but he has regularly been placed and is running well this season, including when beaten 2l for fourth of five at Sandown (1m1f, good) four weeks ago; yard in fine form and he's got each-way claims again.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

Arbaawy

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Similar type to The Joker, being a consistent maiden who ties in with Law Court on last-time running (over 1m at Newbury in first-time cheekpieces); again should give his running.

5/1

3rd

10

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Arbaawy

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Maiden who is proving consistent and ran creditably at Ascot (1m, good) most recently; should give his running but chance of winning largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and was always in rear; that was a traditionally strong maiden and the fifth bolted up at Sandown on Wednesday, but this colt clearly needs a huge step forward.
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2nd

9

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Aspect Island

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: James Owen

Third to Dickensian over C&D in May, stern assignments in Royal Ascot Group 1s since; sole win came in Yarmouth nursery and he's still in deep waters despite this apparent drop back in grade; cheekpieces replace visor.

12/1

12th

2

(19)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Aspect Island

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Third in Group 3 Cornwallis (5f, good) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5f, firm) on final two 2yo starts, and also third in Listed race at York (5f, good) last month; respectable midfield finish in King Charles III Stakes here (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday but needs a career best today.

40/1

16th

24

(20)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aspect Island

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Best 2yo form when dropped to 5f on final two starts, signing off with a close third of 12 in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (firm); he needed to progress as 3yo to have a chance today but that hasn't happened, so the first-time visor has a big job to do.

80/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns breeze-up 2yo; 13th foal; half-brother to five winners including Zumbi (Group-placed 6f 2yo; RPR 112), Say No Now (1m; 104) and Full Steam Ahead (6f; 85); dam unraced sister to smart 2yo/sprinter Land Of Dreams; bred to have a future.
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3rd

3

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:39 Windsor

Atlas Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Three starts, best effort when a close and closing third of 11 from off the pace in novice at Nottingham (1m, good to soft; 20-1) three weeks ago; retains potential and should be placed at the least.

3/1

3rd

6

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:20 Nottingham

Atlas Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Similar level of form in maidens at Glorious Goodwood and Newbury, gelded prior to keeping-on tenth in big field over 1m latest; still open to improvement, albeit his ideal scene may be handicaps.

14/1

10th

1

(22)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newbury

Atlas Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Absent and gelded since 50-1 seventh of 12 in Glorious Goodwood maiden (7f); looks the type to find peak stride when handicapping.

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 70,000euros as a yearling; 10-1, prominent early but faded into a 6l fifth of nine at Haydock (7f, good); could last longer this time but others have achieved more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Evanesco

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Improved form in 1m2f handicaps at the other Newmarket course on his first two starts this term, bossing a five-runner race (good to firm) impressively on second occasion; doing the same off this 8lb higher mark in 16-runner race at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm; 12-1) wasn't possible but he led entering straight until over 1f out and wasn't at all discredited in seventh (Princling fifth); could get run of the race this time and is one to consider.

7/1

7th

3

(16)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Evanesco

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Mixed bag as 2yo but improved form in two 1m2f Newmarket handicaps this term; had it all his own way up front in five-runner race last time (good to firm) but stretched clear impressively from over 1f out; 8lb higher in a much more competitive affair today, but runner-up Sahara King went close in the always-strong London Gold Cup next time; considered.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Evanesco

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Pretty useful in two of his five efforts as 2yo; second favourite for handicap/seasonal debut over C&D (good) 18 days ago but weakened in the final 1f into fourth of eight; that was creditable but he needs to build on it.

11/2

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
280,000euros breeze-up 2yo; finished just behind a subsequent winner when fourth at Newbury (7f, good to firm), having kept on takingly after being held up; a beaten favourite that day but every chance he can raise his game here.
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13th

30

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Exclusive Code

8st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Encouraging runs behind Group-class horses last season; back from a lengthy break and a gelding operation when the workmanlike winner of a big-field maiden at Newbury (1m, good) that's produced a stack of winners; unexposed and respected.

16/1

1st

6

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newbury

Exclusive Code

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Finished fourth in 7f events at Newbury and Goodwood won by colts who have since performed well at Group 1 level; gelded since; may take a step forward.

8/1

7

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Exclusive Code

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

280,000euros breeze-up 2yo; finished just behind a subsequent winner when fourth at Newbury (7f, good to firm), having kept on takingly after being held up; a beaten favourite that day but every chance he can raise his game here.

5/2

Form: 3

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Also hooded at Kempton (6f, AW; 14-1) where he chased the leaders and finished a close third behind a winner who could be useful; each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Emphatic winner of handicap debut on Southwell AW (6f) in March; found Group 3 and Listed races too daunting on next two starts and he made only modest late headway into mid-division over 5f at Royal Ascot (40-1; without regular hood, as today); return to 6f should suit but the same applies to others from that race.

22/1

14th

8

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ghost Mode

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo and took his form to a new level with an emphatic win at Southwell (6f, AW) in March; a refusal to settle has compromised him in Group 3/Listed events on his last two starts but this mark is surely in range judged on that Southwell win and he is interesting now dropped to 5f for the first time; hooded every time except today.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Talented, albeit is a shade quirky, and made a mockery of his mark in Southwell handicap (6f, AW) on reappearance; eventually dropped away in Ascot Group 3 since but may still have more to offer; not written off.

14/1

Form: 2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Camelot colt who cost 380,000euros as a yearling; 11-1, beaten a nose and divided two stablemates when second of 15 at the Curragh (7f, good; 11-1) and the short-priced winner was taking a big step forward from his debut effort; this colt might well do likewise and take plenty of beating.
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3rd

6

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Leopardstown

Isaac Newton

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Goodwood maiden winner on debut last August (7f, good to soft); creditable run in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; moderate efforts first two runs this term; back on song when winning a 1m1f Listed race at Navan (Geryon promoted to second); lost a lot of ground at the start when failing to confirm form with Geryon at the Curragh last time.

3/1

6th

8

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Isaac Newton

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Goodwood maiden winner on debut last August (7f, gd-sft); creditable run in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; moderate efforts first two runs this term, but back on song when in front of Hotazhell and Geryon in Listed contest at Navan three weeks ago; needs to improve further to beat Purview, but solid place claims if backing up that last run.

5/1

1st

11

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Navan

Isaac Newton

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Maiden winner at Goodwood; best juvenile form when staying on from off the pace to take fourth behind Pierre Bonnard in Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; shaped as if he needed the race when fourth of seven in a Listed event at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on return; eased when beaten in Derby Trial at Lingfield; should be competitive now.

5/1

Form: 23

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on debut effort when beaten 2l over this trip at Salisbury (good to firm) and the winner finished fourth in the Group 2 Vintage here this week; this colt wasn't overly strong through the line that day but it's good form and cheekpieces are added.
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6th

7

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Island Bear

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Initially promising but hasn't kicked on in handicaps (0-3; 7f-1m) and blinkers are removed after last time; bit to prove, though getting back on fast ground is a likely plus.

16/1

4th

3

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Chepstow

Island Bear

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair maiden who wasn't discredited with fifth of nine in 1m Nottingham handicap 18 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb with blinkers added.

12/1

5th

3

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Island Bear

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Gelded since finishing last of seven at Southwell (1m, AW) on handicap/seasonal debut; may do better returned to turf with the outing under his belt, having shown some promise in this sphere as a 2yo.

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too Darn Hot half-brother to connections' Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Wolf Of Badenoch (RPR 101); soon in rear at Newbury (extended 6f, good; 16-1) but did some good late work and could be a different proposition this time.
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7th

10

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Lion Of Alba

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Easily won Chester novice (7.5f, good to firm) last August on third and final 2yo start and reappeared with midfield finish in the Italian 2,000 Guineas, before 2l fourth of 30 on handicap debut in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); firmly in calculations now against older horses.

7/1

4th

28

(32)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Lion Of Alba

8st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Made it third-time lucky last season in a 7.5f novice at Chester (good to firm); however, he was only seventh in the Italian 2,000 Guineas (good) in his comeback race and that casts a shadow over his prospects.

40/1

1st

4

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:50 Chester

Lion Of Alba

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Built upon the promise of his debut fifth at Newbury (6.5f, good) when occupying the same position at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to soft), where he kept on well; he's the type who should have more to offer and today's extra yardage is a likely positive; he's one to consider.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Wootton Bassett and fetched 70,000euros as a breeze-up 2yo; first foal of a 1m winner (Listed; RPR 104) who's sister to winners Mars (Group 1-placed 7f 2yo), Gustav Klimt (7f 2yo Group 2) and Wonderfully (7f 2yo Group 3); nice pedigree but the yard's newcomers are usually best watched.
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1st

2

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

My Old Mate

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Wootton Bassett gelding who is on the up since sent handicapping, beaten just a head when second (Buckland Belle a neck behind) over C&D 19 days ago; a player nudged up 1lb.

15/8

2nd

5

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:39 Windsor

My Old Mate

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Only eighth behind Buckland Belle over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago but was only about 4l off the winner and that represented some improvement.

10/1

8th

5

(8)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

My Old Mate

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Something to find on bare figures but may take a step forward with Lingfield reappearance (handicap debut) under his belt.

12/1

Form: 32

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar form in competitive shows at Newbury (good to firm) and Nottingham (good), both over 6f; out of a half-sister to a 1m4f Group 3 winner, so stepping up in trip should bring him on.
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2nd

4

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Phantom Watch

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

No great progress in AW handicaps from last October to January but he found a powerful finish in his first turf run at this level when winning over C&D (good) last week; this could take more winning under a penalty (goes up the same amount in future) but he's open to improvement.

Evs

1st

4

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newmarket (July)

Phantom Watch

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hugo Palmer

Has run well in AW handicaps without progressing and latest run in January was a backward step; others preferred.

8/1

4th

4

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phantom Watch

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-race maiden who isn't progressing; not beaten far on his last two starts but needs improvement for the step up in trip.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 when always behind over 6f here on Tuesday and instantly opposable after that.
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7th

5

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Receding

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Marcus Tregoning

Struggled at huge odds in his qualifying runs but was 9-4 favourite on nursery debut at Brighton (7f, good to firm; cheekpieces added) last month and he didn't get much luck before finishing a close fourth of six; that was promising and he's a big player back up in trip.

3/1

4

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Receding

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Marcus Tregoning

Well beaten at huge odds in his qualiying races (6f-1m) but gelded ahead of this nursery debut and cheekpieces are added; market informative.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Kempton (AW)

Receding

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Marcus Tregoning

Always behind in two maidens (6f/7f) at Glorious Goodwood, achieving two duck eggs; may do better at this level but essentially looks one for nurseries shortly.

100/1

Non-runners

Captain Fox, Corinth

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £11.65
Trifecta £76.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Isaac Newton

The Times:

Lion Of Alba

LAMBOURN:

Exclusive Code

Daily Mirror:

Corinth

RP RATINGS:

Isaac Newton

TOPSPEED:

Isaac Newton

POSTDATA:

Isaac Newton

Telegraph:

Isaac Newton

The Guardian:

Isaac Newton

Daily Mail:

Isaac Newton

D Express:

Isaac Newton

The Sun:

Isaac Newton

Daily Record:

Isaac Newton

The Star:

Lion Of Alba