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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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

1st

1

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Go Lockers Go

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Can take a strong hold but has still run well in both his handicaps at Chelmsford (5f/6f) since being gelded and was nicely on top last time (hood returned); dropping back to 5f shouldn't hinder too much in this weak a race; raised 6lb.

7/4

1st

4

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Go Lockers Go

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Beaten favourite, having taken a good hold, over 5f at Chelmsford (AW/handicap debut) when last seen; may settle better and show progress with hood refitted.

7/2

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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1

(9)

18th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Pontefract

Kind Touch

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

£32,000 yearling, 48,000euros 2yo breeze-up; 14-1 and green in the early stages but he came through late to make a winning debut at Ripon (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; had to be switched out wide that day and the third was a ready winner next time; 6f promises to suit and he's much respected under a penalty, despite the widest stall.

Evs

2

(8)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Ripon

Kind Touch

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

£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.

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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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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9th

13

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Salisbury

Rogue Rebellion

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ronald Harris

Sole win from eight starts came at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on his second start for James Owen; stepped forward from his debut for this yard when beaten a neck at Bath (5.5f, good) ten days ago and should have no issue with the return to 6f.

6/1

2nd

7

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Rogue Rebellion

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ronald Harris

Won a 5f AW handicap for James Owen in January; only sixth of nine over 5f here for new stable four weeks ago; he needs to resume his progress to win.

13/2

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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8th

12

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Schrodingers Cat

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Promising second of 14 on seasonal/stable debut at Thirsk (5f, good) last month and filled the same position at Chester (5f, good) last Friday, when inconvenienced by early interference before finishing off strongly; firmly in calculations.

11/2

2nd

9

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Schrodingers Cat

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won a Redcar novice (5f, good) on his final run for Harry Charlton; sold for 30,000gns in October and gelded; made a fine start for new connections when second of 14 in a Class 3 handicap at Thirsk three weeks ago (5f, good), showing bright speed; 2lb higher now but has a handy draw and this is just his second handicap.

8/1

2nd

14

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Schrodingers Cat

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Grant Tuer

Seventh time lucky for Harry Charlton when narrowly landing a 5f novice at Redcar 214 days ago; sold for 30,000gns in October; makes his handicap, seasonal and stable debut in a competitive event.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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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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8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Belied his 40-1 odds with Redcar success (6f) on handicap debut when last seen; may have more to offer at this level and looks shortlist material on reappearance.

5/1

13

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Soul Warrior

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's finished merely eighth at big prices in his three starts (6f/5f, good to firm/AW) but Newcastle last time was a step in the right direction; has a useful pedigree and is open to further improvement now handicapping off a modest mark; interesting, especially if attracting market support.

20/1

8th

10

(13)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Poor form in two fast-ground maidens on turf (6f and 5f); bred to do much better at some point.

150/1

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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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

2nd

6

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Lady Kodiac

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Built upon last August's promising debut at Ripon (5f, good to firm) to post two novice wins at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in the autumn; only fifth of seven in conditions race at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) three weeks ago but may have needed that comeback run and she retains potential on handicap debut.

8/1

5th

7

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 2

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Kodiac

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Made a promising debut on turf (5f) in August and made virtually all when winning her next two starts, both at Chelmsford (Polytrack) over 6f, latterly in October; the least exposed of these and likely we haven't seen the best of her; interesting ahead of this comeback.

7/1

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