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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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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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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2nd

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:50 Windsor

Edwin Hubble

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Acquitted himself well in smart company on final 2yo starts at 1m and 1m1f; easy to back for handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) ten days ago where he was checked in his run but nevertheless made some progress from off the pace; can go well with the extra distance likely to suit.

5/1

7th

8

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Edwin Hubble

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Meehan

Placed in his last three starts last season, the latest when beaten 5l into second of seven here (1m1f, good) in October; market useful now making his handicap debut after eight months off.

12/1

2nd

2

(7)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

16:12 Goodwood

Edwin Hubble

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

Three races, best when third of nine at Haydock (upped to 1m, good to soft) latest; helped to make the running that day; dam 1m5f winner and it looks as if her son will be suited by today's extra 1f; should be seriously involved but debutant Poseidon's Warrior finished just ahead at Haydock.

5/1

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

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

6th

3

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Golden Knight

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Promising fourth on debut at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last September and built on that to make all by nearly 2l at Newmarket (1m, good) in October; unexposed and could have more to offer but has plenty to find today.

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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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

12th

13

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Brighton View

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Improved for the switch to a handicap and the longer trip when winning by a neck at Newbury (1m2f, good) four weeks ago (third has won since); a player following a 2lb rise.

7/1

1st

4

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Newbury

Brighton View

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Fifth of nine on debut at Haydock (good to soft) in September has been followed by two lesser shows on AW, all at 1m; has a run under his belt this season and makes handicap debut over new trip.

16/1

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

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

7th

4

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:04 Goodwood

Houndswood Willow

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Hasn't finished within 12l of the winner in four starts and ran particularly poorly on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good; first-time visor) last month; needs the switch to cheekpieces to make a big difference.

14/1

11th

1

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Houndswood Willow

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Beaten about 12l in each of his 1m runs but this combination of new trip, first-time headgear and switch to handicap level may prompt a bigger effort.

8/1

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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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

8th

7

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Saxophonic

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Simcock

Good third over 1m2f at Newcastle (handicap debut; final start for Karl Burke) when last seen, shaping as if this longer trip will suit; still in same ownership; interesting, with another step forward possible.

4/1

3rd

4

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Saxophonic

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: K R Burke

625,000gns yearling with a good middle-distance pedigree; not shown a great deal in three maiden/novice runs at up to 8.6f but this test should be more suitable.

4/1

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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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

3rd

7

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:24 Wolverhampton (AW)

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

Made the frame on his first three runs here (at up to 9.5f) this season but a below-par fifth back on turf in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 39 days ago; not out of things back here if his stamina holds out.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:10 Doncaster

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Fairly solid efforts in three AW handicaps last month but others have more scope for improvement on this switch back to turf.

14/1

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