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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Go Lockers Go

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Bell

Did well after returning in March including wins at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) and Yarmouth (5f, good); back to form when third of six over 5f here last month (winner has gone in again since), shaping as though the return to this trip would suit; shortlisted.

7/1

3rd

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Go Lockers Go

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Michael Bell

Won handicaps at Chelmsford (6f, AW) and Yarmouth (5f, good) in the spring but he's gone off the boil recently and was only eighth of 12 at Newcastle last week; has a bit to prove and he's still 3lb higher than for his last success.

5/1

8th

1

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Go Lockers Go

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Michael Bell

Has done well since going handicapping, winning at Chelmsford (6f) and Yarmouth (5f) in the spring before good seconds at Nottingham (5f) and Wolverhampton (6f); not quite so good last time; stiff 5f should suit; each-way chance.

5/1

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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2nd

3

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Kind Touch

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Debut course winner (5f maiden) as a juvenile; gelded over the winter and hasn't done badly (374) since introduced to handicapping; didn't appear to be at home on the track when beaten favourite (fourth) at Chester latest; the handicapper is slowly relenting.

5/1

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

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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17th

14

(15)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Noble Vow

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Followed a Bath maiden win (firm) with an impressive return to handicap company at Haydock (5f, good to soft) in May; saddle slipped when down the field later that month and he's been gelded since; 7lb higher mark than at Haydock may not be too much to ask and he's one of the more interesting ones.

10/1

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

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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7th

9

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Rogue Rebellion

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

3yo with just one win from his 15 starts and he was held at Chepstow last time; however, he was in good form previously and was beaten just under 1l when fourth in a C&D classified (firm) two starts ago; could bounce back and be in the mix.

5/1

5th

5

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:51 Chepstow

Rogue Rebellion

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Ronald Harris

Still a maiden on turf but is in a consistent vein of form, close fourth at Bath (5.7f) kept to classified level last time; gained his AW handicap success off current mark; solid chance.

9/2

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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6th

5

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Schrodingers Cat

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won at Redcar (5f, good) in June and short-headed by Naana's Shadow over this C&D (good) seven days later; not beaten far when sixth then fifth in big fields at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, good to firm) on his last two starts; in with an each-way shout.

15/2

5th

1

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Schrodingers Cat

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In fine form over 5f and although he paid a high handicapping price for a wide-margin Redcar win in June, he so nearly overcame the 8lb rise at York next time against Naana's Shadow; had more to do at Ascot (good to firm) after but produced another sterling effort in a close sixth of 15; solid claims back against his own age group.

13/2

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

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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8th

9

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Soul Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won on his handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to soft) last September but has mixed record since; well held in his last two runs but he had some traffic issues at Thirsk last time and is now 1lb lower than for his win; not ruled out with visor added.

10/1

8th

6

(11)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Soul Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won on his handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to soft) in September and bounced back from two lesser efforts when third at Ripon (6f, good); below that level having raced freely over 7f last time but should be happier back down in trip.

10/1

5th

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

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

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