August 26 / 14.35 Ripon

14.35

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 53

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on both starts, most recently third of four at Hamilton (6f, good) where he reared in the stalls before the start and weakened quickly; improvement needed but the drop back in trip could help, as could the first-time hood, and he cost £200,000 at the breeze-ups in April.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Go Lockers Go

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Bell

Started his 3yo campaign with a 6f win at Chelmsford in March and he followed up at Yarmouth (5f, good) one month later; beaten favourite but performed with credit at Nottingham (5f) and Wolverhampton (6f) since; sneaking up the weights but likely to give another good account.

4/1

2nd

4

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Go Lockers Go

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Won his first two in the spring (Polytrack, turf), going 11lb up the weights in the process; maybe found his revised mark beyond him last time but won't mind coming back up from 5f from a handy draw; firmly in calculations.

9/4

2nd

1

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

Go Lockers Go

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Bell

Has improved since being gelded and he made it 2-3 in handicaps when completing a double at Yarmouth (5f, good) 11 days ago; up another 5lb but he beat a clear second with a bit in hand last time and he's open to more progress; big player.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£32,000 yearling, 48,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; tenth foal; closely related to 6f 2yo winner Hubert (RPR 78); dam 5.7f 2yo winner (92), out of 1m3f winning half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Mus-If; trainer's 2yos have been running well and this Kodi Bear newcomer could have a part to play.
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4th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:24 Chester

Kind Touch

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has acquitted himself well in all four starts, winning over 5f on Ripon debut as 2yo, but most significantly when keeping on well against smart sprinting rivals at York (6f, good) four weeks ago; in the thick of it at this easier level for yard that has won two of the last eight runnings.

7/2

7th

22

(18)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Kind Touch

8st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

His two 2yo starts yielded a win at Ripon (5f, good to firm) and close second at Pontefract (6f, good to soft), and he returned with a respectable third on handicap debut at Musselburgh (5f, good); in a hot contest today and improvement is necessary, but that can't be ruled out.

25/1

3rd

4

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Kind Touch

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Led late when making a winning debut at Ripon last August (5f, good to firm); beaten at odds-on at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) the following month but that form looks solid; gelded afterwards; brings clear potential to this handicap debut.

7/2

Form: 3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 when third behind easy winner on debut at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, when he had to wait for a clear run; this 110,000gns yearling is out of a Listed winner and he could take a sizeable step forward today at a track where his trainer is 5-12 with 2yos in the last five years.
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12th

6

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Noble Vow

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

No Nay Never colt who arrives on the up, getting off the mark in 5.5f Bath maiden before coming home really strongly to follow up in 5f Haydock handicap eight days ago; up 7lb but not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.

3/1

1st

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Noble Vow

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Can be headstrong but comfortably got off the mark at the seventh attempt in a recent maiden at Bath (5.7f, firm); ran well on good to soft last year (unraced on softer); could be on a handy mark if things have now clicked.

7/4

1st

3

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:20 Bath

Noble Vow

9st 6lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

0-6 and has pulled too hard in both his races this season, over C&D and 6f on the AW; the ability is there if he gives himself a chance.

15/8

Form: 8

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on last month's debut at Beverley (5f) but on soft ground and he raced alone on the near side; he was sent off at just 4-1 and it will be interesting to see if his backers return; wears a first-time tongue-tie; no surprise if he's an entirely different proposition.
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3rd

10

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Rogue Rebellion

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ronald Harris

Sole win from 12 starts came at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on penultimate outing for James Owen; comparable form in two of six turf races since for new yard and not totally disgraced on latest, so he's not entirely ruled out despite not being proven over quite this far.

8/1

4th

8

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Rogue Rebellion

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ronald Harris

Sole win from ten starts came at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January when trained by James Owen; went close at Bath (5.5f, good) in May on his second start for this stable and back to some form when he ran respectably in another handicap there on Wednesday; drops into a classified.

5/1

3rd

5

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:58 Bath

Rogue Rebellion

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ronald Harris

Three runs for each of his former yards and managed a win on Lingfield's Polytrack in January (5f); went close for current connections over C&D in May but two subsequent efforts are hard to gloss over.

14/1

Form: 62234 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has been beaten at odds of 9-5, 8-13 and evens on his last three starts; however, this consistent sort has still shown good form and it's much better than today's rivals have achieved; wears first-time cheekpieces; today could be the day.
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6th

13

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Schrodingers Cat

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Making good progress for his new stable, gaining a deserved success at Redcar last month and following it with a fine second of 13 at York a fortnight ago; a 5lb rise for that defeat does ask an even stiffer question of him but he's not taken lightly.

12/1

2nd

3

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Schrodingers Cat

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Has a largely solid record and may remain competitive despite taking an 8lb hike for an emphatic success, having bossed a small field, at Redcar (5f, good) last Saturday; good third of 13 over C&D the time before and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.

11/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Redcar

Schrodingers Cat

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ended his time with Harry Charlton with a C&D novice win (good) last September and solid placed efforts on three of four starts for new yard this season, including third of 13 at York (5f, good) eight days ago; this is less competitive and he's the one to beat.

7/4

Form: 8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns breeze-up buy who has an attractive pedigree and may have needed his recent debut outing at Haydock (6f, good to firm), when well beaten at 25-1; however, he may be one for further down the line.
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4

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Soul Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 6f nursery at Redcar (good to soft) in September; slow start to this campaign but his third at Ripon (6f, good) was a personal best and the step up to 7f could spark further progress; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

6

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Soul Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended his 2yo campaign with 40-1 success at Redcar (6f) on handicap debut; has failed to back up the form in two outings this season; one of only two previous winners in this field but isn't particularly solid.

12/1

10th

9

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Soul Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran poorly at Newcastle in March, a run that was all the more disappointing as he had decisively won a Redcar nursery on his final 2yo start; still has time to come good and he sports a hood on his return from another 12 weeks off.

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,500euros breeze-up buy who is closely related to two useful sprinters; 13-2 when third of eight on last month's debut at Bath (5.7f, firm), beaten just over 4l; that wasn't a great race but he's open to improvement and is in with an each-way shout once more.
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8

(5)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tafah

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Six-race maiden who has seemed to find sprint trips inadequate; ran well (neck second) in C&D contest last week, duly proving suited by the step up to 7f; good chance off same mark (due to go up 2lb in future).

9/2

2nd

11

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tafah

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Fourth in two 6f Tapeta handicaps since joining this yard last month, with the form of both races subsequently boosted; a player on form, though his pedigree raises doubts over the trip.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; by Kodiac; dam German 1m1f Listed winner from classy family (closely related to 1m Group 1 winner Zafeen); takes on males on debut but she's of interest, especially if attracting market support.
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5th

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Lady Kodiac

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Tate

Dual 6f AW novice winner who was competing in just her third handicap when posting a career best for second at Southwell (6f, AW) off this mark four weeks ago; needs to carry that progress back to turf but she's unexposed and likely capable of better again.

7/2

2nd

1

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Kodiac

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Dual 6f AW novice winner as 2yo; in good form in handicaps this season but she seemed not to last home over 7f when sixth of nine at Carlisle 19 days ago; can make her presence felt reverting to 6f.

11/2

6th

4

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Lady Kodiac

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

Made most for two 6f novice wins on Chelmsford AW as 2yo; respectable rather than dynamic efforts as 3yo, including in a 6f Newmarket handicap last time behind a wide-margin winner who had no pretensions to being way ahead of her mark; needs improvement for step up to 7f.

6/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Schrodinger's Cat

SPOTLIGHT:

Noble Vow

Daily Mirror:

Kind Touch

D Express:

Lady Kodiac

NEWMARKET:

Go Lockers Go

The Times:

Noble Vow

POSTDATA:

Schrodinger's Cat

Telegraph:

Schrodinger's Cat

The Guardian:

Schrodinger's Cat

Daily Mail:

Schrodinger's Cat

The Star:

Schrodinger's Cat

Daily Record:

Schrodinger's Cat