September 27 / 15.50 Haydock

15.50

Good To Soft

J&P Civil Engineering British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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J&P Civil Engineering British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when third of seven on debut at Newbury (1m, good) last month and built on that with close third of five at Ascot (1m, soft) three weeks ago, form that has been franked by the runner-up; leading claims today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(14)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Lost Boys

9st 2lb

J: James McDonald

T: David Menuisier

Won the last three of his five starts; this season they were 1m2f handicaps (good; unraced on firmer) at Sandown and Newbury, latterly in the London Gold Cup in which he travelled very strongly before squeezing through over 1f out and prevailing virtually on the nod against Sahara King, as the pair drew about 2l clear; these powerful owners have acquired both horses since; up 7lb but improving and capable of better.

4/1

1st

9

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Lost Boys

8st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Plenty of ability all 2yo starts, on final occasion always front rank to win a maiden at Haydock (1m, good to soft); dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and he duly improved at 1m2f when reappearing in a six-runner handicap at Sandown (good) three weeks ago, leading over 1f out and just holding on; up 6lb but should have more improvement in him.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Lost Boys

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Promising third last year on first two starts (1m, good/soft) then won Haydock maiden (1m, good to soft) in September; his dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and it seems likely that he'll improve for this step up in trip on handicap/seasonal debut; trainer won this in 2024.

9/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
900,000euros yearling; by Sea The Stars; second foal; unraced dam half-sister to German 1m2f Group 3 winner Amazona, out of German Oaks winner; top yard has excellent record with 2yos here; interesting to see how he goes in the market compared to stablemate and fellow newcomer Noble Journey.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Poseidons Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Easy win at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last October on second start and he reappeared with a 1l Listed second here (1m1f, good) 16 days ago, staying on well; the first-time hood could help him settle better and he holds leading claims for top trainer who has won three of the last four runnings.

8/11

2nd

6

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Poseidons Warrior

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Sea The Stars colt who cost 900,000euros as a yearling; close second at Haydock (1m) and justified favouritism from the front at Goodwood (1m1f, good) where he drew clear to win by 5l; represents the powerful Appleby/Buick team and looks a useful prospect; respected.

5/2

1st

4

(5)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

16:12 Goodwood

Poseidons Warrior

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

900,000euros yearling by Sea The Stars; very weak 13-2 for maiden at Haydock (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago and awkward from the outside stall but he moved up nicely over 2f out and kept on in second of nine, just in front of Edwin Hubble, despite hanging left; that looks the best form in this field and he should improve.

10/11

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 73

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability on both starts (7f, good to firm/good to soft) and pedigree provides hope he'll be capable of better now up in trip; however, he's yet to really threaten and a sizeable step forward is needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

2

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newbury

Edwin Hubble

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

Had to work hard in order to make it eighth-time lucky in a three-runner contest at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) this month; up 3lb but still shortlisted if the headgear continues to work.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

18:48 Sandown

Edwin Hubble

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

0-7 but he went close in a five-runner field at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in June on his second handicap start and ran respectably when fifth of 15 at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last time, albeit soundly beaten; this is less competitive and he could be involved in first-time blinkers.

5/2

5th

11

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Edwin Hubble

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Meehan

Two seconds and two thirds from his six starts; upped to 1m2f then 11.4f in handicaps for his two starts this season, best form in a never-nearer second of five last time; back up 2lb but could have more to give at this trip.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
220,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; sixth foal; Camelot half-brother to four winners notably Delphi (1m-1m6f including Australian Group 2) and Credenza (Group-placed 8.4f 2yo; dam 5f and 6f (Group 3) 2yo winner; trainer has a healthy 20% strike-rate here with his 2yos; possible player on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Golden Knight

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

There was market interest in him when the widest draw did not play out to his advantage on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm); rallied gamely when narrow winner of a four-runner race at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) five weeks ago, for which he dictated the pace and has gone up 3lb since but he should not yet be exposed at 1m2f.

3/1

1st

3

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

15:45 Ascot

Golden Knight

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made all in a novice at Newmarket (1m, good) last October on second start; well held this term in Listed race at Sandown (1m, good) and handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but there was market interest in him for the latter (14-1) and the widest draw did not play out to his advantage on his way to 12th of 19; dropped just 1lb but one to note.

3/1

12th

13

(22)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Golden Knight

8st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made all in a novice at Newmarket (1m, good) in October on second start; beaten 13l when sixth of eight in Listed race at Sandown (1m, good) three weeks ago but he's by a good stamina influence in Camelot and this is a major step up in trip for handicap debut.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam once-raced sister to 1m2f/1m4f Group 2 winner Beautiful Romance, out of 1m4f Group 3 winner; trainer is having a good season with his 2yos and had one win on debut here at 14-1 in June; this Palace Pier newcomer is not ruled out.
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3rd

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:50 Haydock

Brighton View

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Improved efforts of late, brushing aside two rivals at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to firm) last Sunday; should make another bold bid under a 6lb penalty.

10/11

1st

2

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

14:35 Yarmouth

Brighton View

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Scored on handicap debut at Newbury in May and bounced back from a duff effort when running-on second to progressive rival at Doncaster (also 1m2f, good to firm) last month; could have untapped potential over this longer trip; respected.

13/8

2nd

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Brighton View

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

First time over this far and his first handicap when winning by a neck at Newbury (1m2f, good; 2lb lower); finished last at Sandown where he hung left-handed throughout; better expected returned to a left-handed track.

12/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Dubawi half-brother to winners Cabelleroso (7f AW; RPR 89) and Big Time Rascal (6f; 67); dam well-bred 7f/1m winner (97); trainer won this with a well-backed newcomer last year; watch the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:30 Haydock

Double Combo

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

0-4 but has made the frame on his last three starts, leading for most of the way when fourth on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January; doesn't look thrown in but cheekpieces could eke out some improvement.

15/2

4th

1

(4)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Double Combo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Placed on last two starts, his best effort on AW debut latest when third of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month; steps up in trip and open to improvement now he goes handicapping.

4/1

2nd

4

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

14:30 Haydock

Double Combo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

About 4l behind fifth-placed Brighton View when 9l sixth of nine at 20-1 on last month's debut over C&D (good to soft); a big step forward is needed today but pedigree provides hope he'll be capable of better.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros yearling; fifth foal; Starspangledbanner half-brother to 7f AW winner Souffionne (RPR 78); unraced dam from talented family; makes debut with yard in fine form and he's one to watch in the betting, but others are more compelling.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

16:40 Fontwell

Houndswood Willow

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Unplaced all seven Flat starts and suffered heavy defeat in Class 6 handicap on latest outing 24 days ago; his penultimate run (1m4f; RPR 57) wasn't bad, though, and his trainer does quite well with his occasional runners over hurdles.

14/1

10th

8

(9)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:30 Ffos Las

Houndswood Willow

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

0-6 and closest he's got to the winner was when beaten 3l at Chepstow (1m4f, good to firm) last month; has something to build on but needs more.

16/1

5th

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

Houndswood Willow

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Hasn't finished within 12l of the winner in five starts and has trailed in last in a couple of handicaps since headgear was introduced; difficult to fancy.

25/1

8th
11 (10)
Saxophonic

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
625,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Dubawi half-brother to winners Defined (1m2f-1m4f; RPR 87), Calvert (1m2f 2yo; 87) and Spanish Voice (1m2f; 86); dam Group-placed 1m4f AW winner (105), sister to 1m Group 1 winner Alice Springs; represents powerful 2yo stable and could have a big say on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:02 Ffos Las

Saxophonic

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

A maiden after seven starts but would probably have preferred a stronger pace to aim at when keeping-on fourth at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month; another 2lb lower here and has a fighting chance if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.

6/1

4th

1

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:21 Southwell (AW)

Saxophonic

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Looked likely to benefit from a step up in trip when running best race for previous yard over 1m2f on Newcastle AW in February; however, was well held on yard debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) and he just plugged on at one pace at Windsor (about 1m3f) in May.

9/2

6th

9

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Saxophonic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Simcock

Step up to 1m4f should have suited on his debut for this yard last time but he ran poorly; that leaves him with something to prove on just his second turf start.

10/1

200/1

Form: 77

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big odds last month on his two starts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Gary Hanmer

Modest form on turf and AW, still a maiden after 11 races but his latest defeat was by a nose in a ten-runner handicap at Chester (1m4f, good); placed in five of his eight handicaps and, although he has his quirks with high head carriage, no surprise if he is in serious contention.

3/1

2nd

10

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Gary Hanmer

Tailed off in a maiden here last year; respectable efforts over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last month but looks better on the AW and he does have his quirks.

14/1

3rd

8

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Risk Averse Rebel

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

Far from straightforward, often pulling hard and again edging left under pressure over C&D last time; that effort proved this trip within range, though, and he's clearly happier on Tapeta than turf.

6/1

Non-runners

Helios Path, Noble Journey

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.50
Straight Forecast £9.83
Trifecta £33.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lost Boys

SPOTLIGHT:

Poseidon's Warrior

The Times:

Saxophonic

NEWMARKET:

Poseidon's Warrior

Telegraph:

Poseidon's Warrior

Daily Mail:

Saxophonic

Daily Mirror:

Saxophonic

POSTDATA:

Lost Boys

The Guardian:

Lost Boys

D Express:

Lost Boys

The Star:

Lost Boys

Daily Record:

Lost Boys