September 18 / 14.30 Yarmouth

14.30

Good To Soft

This Effective Winning Post Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 1f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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This Effective Winning Post Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; 9-1 at Windsor (1m, soft) and made up some late ground from off the pace to be fifth of the ten runners; can improve.
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8th

11

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Baltic Fleet

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ian Williams

2yo maiden winner (good to soft) who has run some good races in defeat in 1m4f handicaps this year, including here (good) in May and when third at Ascot (good to firm) recently in a first-time visor (retained); it's possible 1m6f will suit but others in this line-up appear to be more progressive.

40/1

3rd

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Baltic Fleet

9st 10lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: Ian Williams

Competitive in both his handicaps (1m4f) for George Boughey and left that yard for £170,000; likely to win races for Ian Williams, but he was pulled up after never going at Goodwood only ten days ago (1m4f, good to firm; 25-1) and headgear is soon turned to.

16/1

6

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Baltic Fleet

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Third of 14 on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) in May and the form of his subsequent second of four at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) has worked out well; sold out of George Boughey's yard for £170,000 last month and he's in with an each-way shout on this first run for Ian Williams.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to winners Teodolina (1m; RPR 93), On The Balcony (1m1f; 82) and Spiritofhayton (Italian 2m/2m2f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Remember You; respected newcomer from a powerful yard.
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5th

3

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Lingfield (AW)

Starship Trooper

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Has shown ability and was only just behind Parisian Scholar when fourth of five on handicap debut at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in April; might not come into his own until contesting a strongly run race in a bigger field, though.

9/2

4th

4

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Starship Trooper

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Sea The Moon colt who resumed from five months off with a solid third of six in 1m4f Southwell novice three weeks ago; he can take a step forward now going into handicaps.

9/2

3rd

5

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Starship Trooper

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Stoutly bred and he looked a stayer in the making when second of five in a 1m2f novice at Pontefract (soft) last October; today's extra yardage looks a plus; leading contender.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns breeze-up buy; third foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m (RPR 60), half-sister to useful 5f-7.5f winner Oor Jock; trainer-owned newcomer who has been gelded; others preferred; stable also represented by Ballon Rouge.
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2nd

1

(8)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Devils Brigade

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Three-race maiden who has been absent since last November but he kept on for second of 14 at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) when last seen and will be a key player if reappearing in similarly good form.

7/4

2

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Devils Brigade

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

28-1 for maiden at Yarmouth (1m1f, good to soft) four weeks ago and slowly into his stride but there was promise in the progress he made from rear to be fifth of 11; in the mix.

5/1

3

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Devils Brigade

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ed Dunlop

20,000gns breeze-up buy; third foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m (RPR 60), half-sister to useful 5f-7.5f winner Oor Jock; trainer-owned newcomer who has been gelded; others preferred; stable also represented by Ballon Rouge.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000euros yearling; seventh foal; half-brother to winners Lose Yourself (Group-placed 7f 2yo; RPR 102), Astral Path (6f 2yo; 83), King Path (French 1m; 81) and Hafez (Qatari 10.5f/1m3f); dam French/US 7f-8.5f winner (107); nicely bred and the yard won this 12 months ago (had experience).
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6th

5

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

New Bay Star

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Had his chances on the AW for Charlie Johnston last winter prior to being picked up for 45,000gns; Galway on his debut for new connections looked a punt and so it proved, with him well beaten; needs a deal more on his handicap debut.

10/1

11th

17

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

New Bay Star

11st 1lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Michael Appleby

Placed on four of six attempts for Charlie Johnston in Britain, including all three starts on AW last winter when wearing cheekpieces; bought for 45,000gns in February and debuts for new yard with Harry Swan booked.

14/1

2nd

2

(1)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

New Bay Star

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Beaten five times, the last twice following wind surgery and raced keenly in the new cheekpieces last time at Newcastle (1m2f); clearly has a big run in him nonetheless.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros breeze-up purchase; second foal; dam unraced sister to US 7.5f 2yo Listed winner Ari Gold, out of US 5.5f winning sister to 7f/1m Grade 3 winner Matrooh and half-sister to 1m Grade 2 winner Rule; best to let the betting guide.
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3rd

6

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:18 Windsor

Tai Hang Pegasus

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Steadily progressing in handicaps and he comfortably gained a first success in five-runner event at Brighton (1m2f) 18 days ago; not taken lightly despite a 6lb weights hike.

3/1

11

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Tai Hang Pegasus

8st 13lb

T: Charlie Fellowes

20/1

1st

6

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:25 Brighton

Tai Hang Pegasus

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Eight-race maiden; second of five in tactical race at Epsom last month and didn't run badly when third of five at Doncaster (also 1m4f, good to firm) nine days later, despite racing too freely, but others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

10/1

Form: 344

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; took a backward step last time at Goodwood (respected opposition) but had shaped well in his first two races, notably the 3l fourth on good to soft at Clairefontaine (1m); has to be of strong interest in this company.
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13th

12

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Green Falcon

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Below form sole start on good to firm; made the frame on all his four runs as 2yo, short-headed in a 1m1f maiden on final outing; cheekpieces were added for handicap/seasonal debut at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and he wasn't beaten far but hung right and came last of five; off 115 days since (gelded) and needs overall improvement.

14/1

5th

5

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Green Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Menuisier

Made the frame on all his four runs at 2yrs, signing off with a good second of 11 in 1m1f maiden at Yarmouth in September; this son of Kameko needs considering on his first go in handicap company with cheekpieces added.

11/2

Form: 39

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15l into third at Kempton (1m) and then finished last at Lingfield (7f); one for handicaps.
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3rd

2

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Loose Connection

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Didn't progress in novice/maiden company (7f-1m1f) but posted a solid effort behind Captain Bruce at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; made the running) on handicap debut three weeks ago; cheekpieces now applied.

6/1

2nd

2

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Loose Connection

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Didn't achieve much on his debut when third but beaten 15l at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in August; similarly modest form on his next two starts, latterly when beaten 18 at Yarmouth (1m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; up another furlong and needs to find more on this handicap debut.

10/1

7

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Loose Connection

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Beaten 15l into third at Kempton (1m) and then finished last at Lingfield (7f); one for handicaps.

50/1

Form: 45

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 8l in 1m/7f races at Chelmsford and cheekpieces are soon turned to.
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13th

11

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Telfy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Martin Dunne

Five-race maiden, now with his third trainer; showed promise for Dylan Cunha last year but absent since last October; watching brief advised.

25/1

4th

1

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Telfy Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Minor promise in his three qualifying runs (7f-1m1f) but ran well when keeping on for second of eight on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago, shaping like this extra distance would suit; has since left Michael Keady (same owner); cheekpieces back on.

5/2

4

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Telfy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Keady

Dispayed only minor promise in his three qualifying races (7f-1m1f; cheekpieces tried last time) but ought to be a bit more competitive in this low-grade nursery.

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had a good early position but weakened to be beaten 11l at Lingfield (7f, good); bred to stay well but best watched for now.
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1st

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Femme Fatale

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Tate

0-6 but she ran her best race so far when a clear second behind a major improver over C&D last month; nudged up 2lb but she kept on well last time and should have more to offer over this trip; respected.

11/2

2nd

8

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Femme Fatale

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Unexposed 3yo; bred to stay well and may do better up in trip on AW debut after finishing tailed off over 1m6f on turf (soft) last time.

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away, inexperienced and ultimately tailed off when 80-1 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm).
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9th

7

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:30 Leicester

Kalika

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Patrick Owens

Tailed off in last at Newmarket and Yarmouth; readily opposed.

100/1

10

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Kalika

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Slowly away, inexperienced and ultimately tailed off when 80-1 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm).

100/1

8th

4

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Kalika

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

First foal, by Time Test; dam 9.4f AW winner (RPR 65), half-sister to winners including Selino (Australian 2m Group 1); 100-1 when unseating and getting loose before her intended debut in 7f maiden here three weeks ago.

100/1

Form: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Led early but ended up a 12l fourth of the five runners over 1m at Chelmsford; went off 33-1 that day.
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12th

8

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:39 Windsor

Ballon Rouge

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Beaten a long way in both her handicaps, on the AW at 1m4f and 1m2f; on the plus side, her best maiden run was on good to soft and cheekpieces have made a big difference to her stablemate Zoustar Dreams.

10/1

7th

3

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ballon Rouge

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Beaten a long way on her Wolverhampton handicap debut early last month but didn't look to see out 1m4f having gone to the front off the home turn; 4lb lower and she ought to fare better.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballon Rouge

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Beaten 12l at Chelmsford and Yarmouth but offered a bit more when sixth of nine at Leicester (1m fillies' maiden; 33-1) in October; switches to handicapping off a 181-day absence, and it's possible that this new trip will be within range.

15/2

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Baltic Fleet

SPOTLIGHT:

Green Falcon

Daily Mail:

Starship Trooper

Daily Record:

Starship Trooper

TOPSPEED:

Baltic Fleet

NEWMARKET:

Baltic Fleet

The Times:

Baltic Fleet

Telegraph:

Baltic Fleet

The Sun:

Baltic Fleet

The Star:

Baltic Fleet

POSTDATA:

Green Falcon

The Guardian:

Green Falcon

D Express:

Green Falcon

Daily Mirror:

Green Falcon