September 13 / 16.15 Doncaster

16.15

Good To Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Winner Receives Free Entry To 2026 St Leger) (GBB/GBBPlus)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Winner Receives Free Entry To 2026 St Leger) (GBB/GBBPlus)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
850,000euros yearling, by Camelot out of a German Oaks winner; promising start when a close second of five at Newmarket (1m, good to firm; 11-8 favourite) four weeks ago, doing his best work late on after a slow start; the hood is retained today and plenty of improvement is possible for this 1m Group 2 and Group 1 entry; big chance.
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3rd

2

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Del Maro

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Acts on good to firm, as he showed again when he finished strongest to be pipped in 1m6f Group 2 at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (Point Of Law a close fourth, Galiyan sixth); that was the second race in succession in which he's been beaten a nose, and his sole win from eight races came at odds-on (from newcomer Point Of Law) in a novice, but his form is on an upward curve and he brings proven stamina; looks set for another big shout.

13/8

2nd

2

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Acts on good to firm; sole win from seven races came at odds-on in a Yarmouth novice in April from newcomer Point Of Law; useful form most starts and he lost out by just a nose in four-runner Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f; sole start in cheekpieces) last time, registering his highest rating; also likely to stay this trip but other candidates seem to bring more potential.

12/1

2nd

3

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Appleby

Record is only 1-6 but he's consistent on bare figures and has two pieces of Group 3 form, last time fourth of five (not disgraced) in a Chester Vase won by the the colt who is now Derby favourite; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

Form: 3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fared best of the newcomers when third of seven at Lingfield (1m, AW; 9-1) last month, never far away; his stable's 2yos often make a big step forward from debut to second run and he has to be respected.
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2

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Merci Monsieur

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Fared best of the newcomers when third of seven at Lingfield (1m, AW; 9-1) last month, never far away; his stable's 2yos often make a big step forward from debut to second run and he has to be respected.

10/1

3

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Merci Monsieur

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

25,000euros foal, 60,000euros yearling; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to German 1m Group 3 winner Meerjungfrau, out of German 7.7f winning half-sister to German/Italian 1m Listed winner Mannico; interesting newcomer and he needs watching in market.

4/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be smart (by Dubawi out of a French 12.5f Group 2 winner) but was too green to do himself justice when ninth of 16 at Newbury (7f, good to firm; 11-2) in July; almost certainly capable of much better.
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3rd

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

15:45 Ascot

Morbeh

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unraced on firmer than good except when well beaten on debut; highly progressive in handicaps and won at Windsor (11.4f, good) and Chester (10.3f, good to soft; first two 5l clear) on last two outings; keeps on finding more, and it's rash to say he can't do it again, but 9lb rise demands it for sure.

11/10

1st

8

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Morbeh

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Very much on the up since sent handicapping and he cosily bagged a second success at Windsor (11.5f) last month; up 4lb but that form is working out really well so this son of Dubawi is a big player.

3/1

1st

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:10 Windsor

Morbeh

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Well-related gelding who has done well since switched to handicaps, winning on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) in January and going close at Goodwood (1m2f, good) 17 days ago; only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's an interesting contender at this new trip; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

9/2

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed something to build on when about 3l fourth of ten at Sandown (7f, soft; 9-1) two weeks ago, rallying; shapes as if this longer trip will suit; not discounted.
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1st

4

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mr Wonka

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Six-race maiden who hasn't progressed so far and was seventh of eight in a Kempton nursery (visor added) last month; wasn't beaten far in that race but he needs improvement back up in trip.

12/1

7

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Mr Wonka

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Has made the frame in his two attempts over 7f in maidens, runner-up to odds-on shot at Newcastle (AW) latest; may show progress now handicapping; one to consider.

6/1

3

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Wonka

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

100,000euros yearling; finished fourth of ten at Sandown (7f, soft) last month in a race that's working out but he didn't give his true running at Doncaster (1m, soft) since; remains of interest.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Iffraaj out of 7f 2yo winning sister to smart 1m-1m2f winner Electrical Storm and half-sister to multiple 1m Group 1 winner Ribchester; that's an attractive pedigree and his yard, which won this race in 2020, is operating at an impressive 31% with its 2yos this season; interesting newcomer.
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4th

3

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Colourband

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Built on earlier promise to land 1m2f Bath novice on his return but came in last of six on his handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f) later in April; needs to bounce back.

12/1

6th

1

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Colourband

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Runner-up to exciting prospect at Kempton (1m, AW) in December on third and final 2yo start and returned to action with 4l win in Bath novice (1m2f, good) this month; likeable prospect who is respected on handicap debut.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros foal, 150,000gns yearling; by Zarak; dam unraced sister to winners Goken (5f/5.5f Group 3) and Gokena (7f); worth market check on debut.
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8th

2

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

El Loco

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Simcock

Both runs at Doncaster (1m, soft) last autumn, faring slightly better when fourth of five on the second occasion; gelded since; not crying out for the longer trip on the dam's side of his pedigree.

25/1

3

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:08 Doncaster

El Loco

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Simcock

Never figured in C&D maiden (soft) on St Leger day, recording an ordinary RPR; however, may do better with the experience under his belt.

14/1

7

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

El Loco

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Simcock

90,000euros foal, 150,000gns yearling; by Zarak; dam unraced sister to winners Goken (5f/5.5f Group 3) and Gokena (7f); worth market check on debut.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
425,000gns yearling; Wootton Bassett half-brother to 9.4f winner Iseult Of Ireland (RPR 91); dam 1m4f winner (73), sister to Breeders' Cup Turf and Arc winner Found; another newcomer with claims on paper.
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4th

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Lyneham

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Went close on debut at Doncaster (1m, soft) last September then kept on well to win a 1m maiden here (good) in October; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but his dam is from a classy family and he's in excellent hands; entered in the Dante and Derby and could be set for big 3yo campaign.

6/1

1st

5

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Newmarket

Lyneham

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

425,000gns yearling by Wootton Bassett out of 1m4f-winning sister to Breeders' Cup Turf and Arc winner Found; 5-1, narrowly came off worse in a sustained duel with an Ed Dunlop-trained newcomer in maiden at Doncaster (1m, soft) three weeks ago, the pair clear of a pretty useful third; sets the standard and looks sure to improve.

11/8

8

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Lyneham

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

425,000gns yearling; Wootton Bassett half-brother to 9.4f winner Iseult Of Ireland (RPR 91); dam 1m4f winner (73), sister to Breeders' Cup Turf and Arc winner Found; another newcomer with claims on paper.

8/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling, by St Mark's Basilica; half-brother to 5f-7.6f winner Mutaraffa (including Listed; RPR 111); dam placed in France, sister to 7f 2yo winner Grizzle, out of 6f 2yo Listed winner; not ruled out on debut.
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19th

1

(26)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Pathein

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

He did have an entry in the St James's Palace and retains one in the Irish Derby; close up in a Group 3 last season (1m, good to firm) and ran well under top weight to be third of 17 on handicap debut at Goodwood (7f, good) where he was nearest at the finish after hitting traffic; by no means exposed and he is very much respected.

20/1

3rd

1

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Pathein

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Ed Dunlop

Thrice-raced colt who has useful 1m figures, most recently 2l third of four in conditions race at Goodwood (good); visual impression and pedigree both suggest this drop to 7f is worth exploring; still open to further progress and looks interesting despite conceding weight all round.

10/1

3rd

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Pathein

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Son of St Mark's Basilica who created a good impression when making a winning start in 1m Doncaster maiden in September; built on that form when fifth of seven in Newmarket's Autumn Stakes (1m) following month, fading only late on; big shout with better still to come.

7/4

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galiway half-brother to French Group-placed 1m2f 2yo winner Zarakchic (RPR 96); dam unraced sister to 7.5f-1m1f winner Parigi, out of 12.5f Listed winner; in good hands and market support would be significant on debut.
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11

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:23 Newmarket

Seeway

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Placed at Salisbury (7f, good) last time but again hindered himself by taking a good hold; chance partly depends on whether he settles better.

12/1

8

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:10 Salisbury

Seeway

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Raced a bit too freely before weakening into sixth in valuable Doncaster maiden (1m, soft) last month but significant positives can still be drawn from that performance and this drop back in trip looks the right move.

10/1

10

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Seeway

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Galiway half-brother to French Group-placed 1m2f 2yo winner Zarakchic (RPR 96); dam unraced sister to 7.5f-1m1f winner Parigi, out of 12.5f Listed winner; in good hands and market support would be significant on debut.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; brother to 7f/1m winner Rocchigiani (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 111), half-brother to five winners including Ross (6.5f-7.5f including French Listed; 111); dam German 1m Listed winner (101); already gelded and would be a surprise first-time-out winner.
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5th

4

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

14:50 Hamilton

Test Run

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Sent off 80-1 but shaped well when fourth of ten in Doncaster maiden (1m, soft) on his debut in September; off since but this Time Test gelding remains with potential.

100/30

11

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Test Run

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

50,000gns yearling; brother to 7f/1m winner Rocchigiani (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 111), half-brother to five winners including Ross (6.5f-7.5f including French Listed; 111); dam German 1m Listed winner (101); already gelded and would be a surprise first-time-out winner.

66/1

Non-runners

Nova Centauri

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £212.70
Straight Forecast £163.42
Trifecta £597.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Del Maro

NEWMARKET:

Nova Centauri

TOPSPEED:

Mr Wonka

The Times:

Nova Centauri

Telegraph:

Nova Centauri

RP RATINGS:

Del Maro

POSTDATA:

Del Maro

Daily Mail:

Del Maro

D Express:

Del Maro

The Sun:

Del Maro

The Star:

Del Maro

Daily Record:

Del Maro

The Guardian:

Mr Wonka

Daily Mirror:

Mr Wonka