August 22 / 16.45 York

16.45

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

2 (12)
Bond

11/1

Form: 5

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling, 220,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Too Darn Hot; holds two major entries; showed ability in Killarney maiden (1m, yielding to soft) while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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2

(12)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Bond

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: P Twomey

200,000gns yearling, 220,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Too Darn Hot; holds two major entries; showed ability in Killarney maiden (1m, yielding to soft) while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit; interesting with improvement on the cards.

11/1

5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

17:15 Killarney

Bond

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

220,000gns breeze-up buy and a son of Too Darn Hot; Group 1 National Stakes entry bodes well and has to be of strong interest.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Calyx and first foal of a maiden (RPR 75) who is related to two 7f 2yo winners (including Group 2); makes his debut in fairly deep waters but market support should be noted.
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7th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Ephron

10st 4lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Low-mileage 3yo whose form since handicapping features a reappearance win at Redcar (1m) in April and keeping-on second at Carlisle (1m1f) last time; may still have further progress in him and this return to 1m2f is worth a go; shortlisted.

11/4

2nd

5

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Carlisle

Ephron

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Having been gelded he made a winning handicap and seasonal debut at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April; only fifth at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) since but faded late on and he could be in the mix over a furlong shorter.

13/2

5th

11

(12)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Ephron

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gemma Tutty

11-2 when seen in a very new light for handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, coming from rear to win a nine-runner race by nearly 2l going away; 7lb higher but there was plenty of encouragement for 1m2f in that performance; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 52

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ballydoyle colt who holds a Dewhurst entry; nearly made all, despite hanging left, under 3lb apprentice at Fairyhouse (7f, good; clear of remainder) when last seen 11 weeks ago; possibilities with stable jockey Ryan Moore taking over, especially if keeping straighter.
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6th

3

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Frescobaldi

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

York maiden winner for Ballydoyle over 7f before two good runs in Listed company on AW over same distance; ran to a similar level on first start for new yard after break when beaten 2.5l into fifth by Charles Darwin in Committed Stakes at Navan; friendless in market and ran poorly at Newbury 49 days ago; gelded since and chance if reproducing that Navan run back up in trip.

5/1

10th

6

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Frescobaldi

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Irish colt who has performed creditably at Listed level since winning a notable maiden at York but needs improvement for the first-time headgear in this second start for new stable.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000euros foal, 50,000gns yearling; by Phoenix Of Spain and first foal of French 7f-1m3f winner (including 2yo; RPR 96); yard is only 1-30 with 2yos this season; best watched.
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1st

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

20:40 Epsom

Ice Cube

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Eight-race maiden who made the running on first three starts this term but switched to trying to come from the rear when hooded on both since; Newmarket latest (7f, good to firm; 40-1) was a positive performance as he seemed to be gathering momentum in the closing stages and was beaten just 2l in sixth of 11; dropped 2lb today and everything may well click into place soon.

5/2

6th

11

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Ice Cube

8st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

It's possible that 7f on fast ground will represent his ideal conditions, and he's not had that combination in any of his four handicap starts this season; goes back up in trip today but from 2lb out of the handicap and others arrive with more pressing claims.

25/1

5th

8

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

11:45 Newmarket (July)

Ice Cube

8st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Beaten in three handicaps at a lower level this year, including when the warm favourite for his seasonal return (1m, good to firm); sprinting looks worth exploring but he will need a clear personal best to take this.

10/1

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
500,000gns yearling; Ghaiyyath half-brother to two winners, notably his connections' very useful Volterra (Group 3-placed 7f/1m, including 2yo; RPR 111); dam 5f/6f scorer (including US), half-sister to dam of 1m4f Group 1 winner Postponed; interesting newcomer.
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8th

12

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Inishbeg

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; made most when below form on handicap debut at York (7f, good) 17 days ago, which can probably be forgiven from widest draw and he was second favourite that day; 5lb claimer is recruited for this hot race on first crack at about 1m.

14/1

8th

6

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Inishbeg

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prevailed in Thirsk maiden (7f, good) last time, opening his account at the fourth attempt; may well build on that success and show further improvement, in keeping with his pedigree (siblings include a very useful performer for his connections); respected.

13/2

1st

11

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Thirsk

Inishbeg

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

500,000gns yearling; runner-up to a smart prospect at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last autumn; faded after leading until over 1f out when second to a wide-margin winner at Newcastle (7f, AW) on reappearance; still has untapped potential; leading candidate.

13/8

100/30

Form: 282 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose eighth in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot is flanked by second-place finishes, latest in Glorious Goodwood maiden (6f, good; started favourite); this 360,000gns breeze-up purchase is a leading form contender upped further in distance.
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1st

3

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Naval Light

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Wore down a next-time-out winner (pair clear) late on when making it seventh time lucky in 6f Pontefract maiden (good to soft) under Jack Nicholls eight weeks ago; will be equally as effective back at 7f and can be made to look well treated on a few of his runs.

5/2

1st

2

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Naval Light

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

He has been expensive to follow thus far but he has been consistent in terms of his RPR and this is easier than the Newmarket handicap he contested three weeks ago; cheekpieces experiment quickly aborted; well drawn and he holds strong claims.

4/6

8th

10

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Naval Light

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

360,000gns breeze-up 2yo; still seeking a first win and he has been expensive to follow thus far; that said, his Goodwood second (6f, good) last summer reads well and when third at Doncaster five weeks ago (7f, good to soft) he travelled through the race like a smart horse; the combination of a drop back in trip and the addition of cheekpieces could see him step forward now handicapping.

10/1

Form: 22

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Beny Nahar, having picked up a couple of silver medals, latest at Ascot (6f, good) behind the market leader; made debut over 6.5f and now gives 7f a go; holds no Group entries but has shown enough to put him in calculations.
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27th

24

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

New Monarch

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Doesn't appear to have made any striking progress as a 3yo and he was beaten fair and square on handicap debut at Goodwood last time in a race contested by others in here who didn't get the rub of the green that day; looks vulnerable.

50/1

6th

7

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

New Monarch

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Eased once beaten upped to 1m on Good Friday when bidding for an AW double; consistent sort otherwise, including on turf last year, and may rebound; however, balance of form suggests he's no certainty to defy his mark on handicap debut.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

New Monarch

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive in defeat on turf across his four 2yo starts and he reappeared with a novice win at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 16 days ago, when odds-on; further improvement is necessary if he's to follow up today, but that can't be ruled out and there's every chance 1m will be fine; yard in good form.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns foal, 160,000gns yearling; Kodi Bear half-brother to two winners, notably Galen (1m/1m2f including Group 3; RPR 119); dam 6f/7f AW scorer (including 2yo; 95); heed the market signals.
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6th

5

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

14:13 Pontefract

Night Wolf

8st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Promising debut in a traditionally strong York maiden last August (7f, good to firm; trained by John and Sean Quinn); couldn't build on it on a slower surface at Redcar in October (stable debut); remains with potential and this trip should suit on pedigree.

5/1

3rd

5

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Redcar

Night Wolf

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

160,000gns yearling; in these colours but with the Quinns when a massive eyecatcher in the prestigious Convivial Maiden at York in August (7f, good to firm), in which he suffered early interference before keeping on takingly for fifth; that form has worked out well.

9/4

3rd

5

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Redcar

Night Wolf

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

160,000gns yearling; in these colours but with the Quinns when a massive eyecatcher in the prestigious Convivial Maiden at York in August (7f, good to firm), in which he suffered early interference before keeping on takingly for fifth; that form has worked out well.

9/4

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 when promising third of 16, faring clear best of the newcomers despite looking green, in C&D event (good) four weeks ago; withdrawn when upset in the stalls at Haydock two weeks ago; has something to find at this stronger level but should be capable of improvement.
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4th

6

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Red Spells Danger

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has made serious progress since dropped to 6f, following an easy maiden win with an impressive handicap debut at Hamilton; ran off 10lb higher in a better York race (good) in June and he did really well to be a close second to Thunder Call who was slightly better positioned; upped another 4lb but closely matched with the winner; on the premises.

6/1

2nd

9

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Red Spells Danger

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten over 7f on first six starts before bolting up at 1-16 in maiden at Ripon (6f, good) last month; built on that promise when impressive in 14-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) nine days later; in a higher grade this afternoon off 10lb higher but that rise might not stop him.

6/1

1st

10

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Red Spells Danger

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Improving son of Cotai Glory who spreadeagled his field on his first go over 6f in a Ripon maiden nine days ago; a most interesting handicap debutant.

9/1

Form: 3

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability, despite pulling hard, in small field at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm); faces a much tougher assignment in this deeper race and ideally needs to learn to settle; Royal Lodge entry seems fanciful at present.
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9th

8

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Sea The Power

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Made all in an Ayr novice (1m, good to soft) in September, his third start, and that form has worked out; fluffed his lines when favourite for a 1m2f nursery at Nottingham one month later; has left Adrian Keatley and makes his stable/seasonal debut in a competitive race; not fully exposed and it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

10/1

1

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

14:58 Nottingham

Sea The Power

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Second run came in the valuable Convivial maiden at York; second favourite when winning from the front in a seven-runner novice at Ayr (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, mostly in a clear lead before holding off the 4-7 favourite by a neck; bred to stay 1m2f+; open to further improvement.

11/4

14 (6)
Spyce

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000gns yearling, 280,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Too Darn Hot half-brother to two winners, notably Parachute (1m2f 2yo/1m4f; RPR 95); dam well-related 7f/1m scorer (85); intriguing debutant for owners who have a promising Gimcrack runner on this card.
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9th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Spyce

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Stays 1m2f and acts on good to firm; put firmly in his place when 20-1 for Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown on reappearance but made late headway into fourth of ten off this mark to Lost Boys in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) on handicap debut, despite racing freely in rear early on; could have more to give and a stronger pace today may suit.

14/1

4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Spyce

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Yarmouth maiden winner who was fourth in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on his third 2yo start; put firmly in his place in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but was 20-1 that day, may have needed the run and could be of more interest on this handicap debut.

10/1

5th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Spyce

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Eye-catching second in the Convivial Maiden at York then went one better at Yarmouth and ran well in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) upped further in trip; developing into a useful Flat performer for his esteemed dual-purpose trainer.

14/1

Form: 52

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in two runs (7f) against her own sex, finishing second (albeit no match for winner) in Glorious Goodwood maiden latest; sole filly in this field but could go well in receipt of 5lb all round.
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10

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Isle Of Fernandez

8st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Goes well on ground softer than good; faced a simple task when winning novice at Carlisle in September and held her own against much classier opposition when third of 14 in Group 3 at Ayr (6f, soft) 11 days later; led for most of the way on that occasion and should make another bold bid.

7/1

9

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Isle Of Fernandez

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Runner-up at Goodwood (7f, heavy) in July on second start and bounced back from lesser run at York (7f, good to firm) for comfortable novice win at Carlisle (6f, soft) 11 days ago; needs another step forward today but her claims will be boosted if there's lots of rain.

12/1

Non-runners

Explosive Finnish, King Of Thunder

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £90.80
Straight Forecast £102.23
Trifecta £540.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Naval Light

SPOTLIGHT:

Inishbeg

The Star:

Spyce

Daily Mail:

Bond

The Times:

Red Spells Danger

Daily Record:

Frescobaldi

LAMBOURN:

New Monarch

NEWMARKET:

Ice Cube

D Express:

Inishbeg

TOPSPEED:

Naval Light

POSTDATA:

Naval Light

Telegraph:

Naval Light

The Guardian:

Naval Light

Daily Mirror:

Naval Light

The Sun:

Naval Light