October 10 / 14.05 York

14.05

Good

British EBF £100,000 Final (Colts And Geldings)

  • Prize money: £50960
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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British EBF £100,000 Final (Colts And Geldings)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 4151 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-4 with commanding win on nursery debut at Newmarket (1m, good) a fortnight ago; the drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive but he's nevertheless high on the list after that latest performance.
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1

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Big Song

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 2-4 with commanding win on nursery debut at Newmarket (1m, good) a fortnight ago; the drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive but he's nevertheless high on the list after that latest performance.

4/1

2

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Big Song

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Got up in final stride at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in July on second start; only fifth in Thirsk novice (1m, good) since but jockey reported he slipped turning for home; retains potential and not ruled out on nursery debut.

15/2

5th

1

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:05 Thirsk

Big Song

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Built on debut form when leading on the line in 7f Epsom maiden (good to firm) six weeks ago; those in behind haven't done much for the form since but he has the potential for better now stepping up to 1m.

11/4

Form: 511 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Improved upon debut fifth (6f, AW) to win at Ffos Las (7.3f, heavy) last month and he followed up in a novice at Newcastle (7f, AW); did it nicely under a penalty last time and could have more left in the tank; chance.
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2nd

2

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Malachys Wish

10st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Defied a penalty to win Tapeta novice (7f) in September and it was a career best when landing Lingfield event (7f, Polytrack) last Tuesday; carries a 6lb penalty but that was just his second handicap and further progress could be on the cards; player.

4/1

1st

3

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Malachys Wish

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Landed a Ffos Las maiden (7.4f, heavy) and a Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) last September; well held in handicaps in his last two starts including on his reappearance at Sandown (7f, good; first start since being gelded) in June; needs to rebound.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2101 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 at Newcastle and 2-4 overall when winning 7f nursery there last Thursday; has also shown promise on turf; however, he needs another step forward if he's to come out on top on these terms.
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2nd

2

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Advertised

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Progressive as 2yo and started this year with a good 6f handicap run at Newmarket in April (good); lost his chance at the start next time but the York run last time is harder to forgive; fair mark if he could rediscover his best form.

14/1

11th

4

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Advertised

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Very close fourth in valuable final here (7f, good) last October on last 2yo start and reappeared with second of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good); had an excuse (stumbled leaving the stalls) when down the field at Newmarket last time and has been gelded since; possible player.

12/1

Form: 31178

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in nursery at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago but prior to that he ran well when seventh of 18 on nursery debut over this C&D (good to firm), when denied a clear run; not ruled out each-way.
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15th

18

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Daydreama

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

It was a small field at Ripon (1m, good to firm) in which he returned to form last time, when battling it out with Command The Stars and Noelan Star, and this is much more competitive; however, his two best RPRs have come at York and he's 4lb lower than when second of 14 here (7f, good) in May; could go well at a big price if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).

40/1

2nd

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Ripon

Daydreama

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of racing last year and this, and has generally struggled this season; did not appear to see it out in a few runs beyond 7f and Beyond The Bar looks his trainer's best chance.

16/1

8th

8

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Daydreama

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two novice wins over 6f last term (good); best run this term when second in a York handicap in May (7f, good); disappointing since; fast ground is a concern.

10/1

Form: 3321 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his first three starts (including on good ground) when winning easily from the front in a maiden at Chester (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; this is a tougher test of his credentials but he impressed when dispatching Advance Twentyfive at Chester and he's a key player.
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5th

8

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Ghost Mode

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Hung sharply left but stuck on well to prevail in 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) four weeks ago, proving suited by the return to 7f for the first time this term and taking record to 3-11; may have further progress in him over this trip; major player.

8/1

1st

5

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ghost Mode

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned over shorter this term, posting a useful AW win on reappearance and not disgraced at Newmarket most recently; showed respectable 7f form as a 2yo, including a good effort in the maiden on this card and a success at Chester; still fairly unexposed over this distance; interesting.

15/2

6th

4

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Emphatic winner of handicap debut on Southwell AW (6f) in March; found Group 3 and Listed races too daunting on next two starts and he made only modest late headway into mid-division over 5f at Royal Ascot (40-1; without regular hood, as today); return to 6f should suit but the same applies to others from that race.

22/1

Form: 734429

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Fourth of 18 in C&D nursery (good to firm) in August then beaten just over 5l by Ghost Mode when runner-up in a maiden at Chester (7f, good to soft); ninth of 30 in sales race at the Curragh (7f, soft) last time and this contest has less depth but there's a suspicion he's again vulnerable.
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9th

8

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Advance Twentyfive

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Back to form from out of the blue in a first-time visor when getting off the mark at the 11th time of asking at Chester (extended 7f, good) five weeks ago; plenty went his way (got a dream run through on the inner after leaders went hard) and wouldn't be an obvious type to follow up.

16/1

1st

9

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-race maiden who has been out of sorts in his three runs this season; continues to drop down the weights but he needs a big turnaround back at this trip; visor added.

20/1

7th

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Second in a maiden here last September; best form in valuable sales races (also 7f) on next two outings but nowhere near repeating it in his two starts this term; hampered early in a York handicap last time (7f; 22-1) and this is a major rethink on his trip, but none too persuasive.

18/1

10/1

Form: 724241

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Kept on for fourth of 21 in sales race here (6f, good to firm) in August then got off the mark at the sixth attempt in maiden at Ffos Las (7.3f, heavy) 12 days ago; unexposed at this trip and he's one to consider.
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14th

16

(20)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Astrazar

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Heavy-ground 2yo maiden winner who came from a tough position to win valuable final here (7f, good) last October; hasn't kicked on this season but he returned to his best with close second of six at Newmarket last month (1m, good to firm; ran minus a plate); worth a second look given his course form.

40/1

2nd

7

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Astrazar

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Had some good 2yo form, as when winning both starts at about 7f, and this campaign has a somewhat luckless look to it so far, albeit slow starts aren't helping; his one start over 1m, in a valuable Carlisle handicap in May, was inconclusive regarding stamina but he remains of interest.

4/1

4th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Astrazar

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ed Walker

First start beyond 6f when winning Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, heavy) last September and followed up in last-gasp fashion in valuable EBF Final at York (7f, good) in October; never involved in two competitive handicaps this season but he met trouble on the first occasion and a slow start didn't help last time; will need to break better if he's to take advantage of his inside stall.

9/1

Form: 041 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
He's improved with each of his three runs, winning a maiden at Musselburgh (7f, good) most recently; his pedigree indicates further improvement is possible, but it's necessary if he's to make an impact today.
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No Results Found

Form: 1 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off favourite when winning by a neck on debut at Catterick (7f, soft) last Wednesday; faces much tougher opposition today but this 130,000euros half-brother to the stable's Group 3 winner Marshman is a likeable prospect who could have lots more to offer; possible contender.
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10

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Real American

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Sent off favourite when winning by a neck on debut at Catterick (7f, soft) last Wednesday; faces much tougher opposition today but this 130,000euros half-brother to the stable's Group 3 winner Marshman is a likeable prospect who could have lots more to offer; possible contender.

4/1

1st

5

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:08 Catterick

Real American

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

130,000euros foal; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Marshman (5.5f/6f; Group 3; RPR 115) and Artagnan (6f; 90); dam 1m1f winner (73), out of 6f 2yo Group 3 winning half-sister to smart sprinter Guinea Hunter; kicks off in a modest race.

2/1

Form: 625335

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability but remains winless after seven attempts and it would be a shock if his first win is registered in this warm contest.
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11

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Going Commando

8st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has shown ability but remains winless after seven attempts and it would be a shock if his first win is registered in this warm contest.

66/1

5th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

13:05 Chester

Going Commando

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Creditable second over C&D (good) in May but not in the same form again since, including when beaten in plating company two starts ago, and needs to up his game; refitted cheekpieces the headgear of choice today.

7/1

3

(3)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Going Commando

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Second of eight at Chester (6f) in May but he's been below his best in two starts since being gelded, including in a seller at Musselburgh (7f; first-time cheekpieces) 12 days ago; blinkers now tried on his first attempt over 1m.

5/1

Form: 93 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability on both starts, when ninth of 12 at Deauville (7f, soft) then third of eight at Ffos Las (7.3f, heavy), but he was no match for Malachy's Wish last time and needs a big step forward.
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12th

2

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Sagremor

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

0-7; the closest he's got to the winner was when beaten less than 3l at Haydock (1m, good to soft) in May in first-time hood (retained); may do better and has place claims.

10/1

3rd

8

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:15 Haydock

Sagremor

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

Six-race maiden who tackles 1m for the first time and could do with settling better, but the first-time hood could help in that regard and he kept on when fifth of 11 at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time; effective on soft/heavy ground last year and he might be in with a chance.

9/2

5th

11

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Sagremor

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Fair juvenile maiden; gelded/off five months and not disgraced given he went freely when eighth of 12 in 6f handicap at Southwell 20 days ago; needs to build on it.

16/1

Form: 201 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut (6f, AW) then soundly beaten in mid-division in sales race here (6f, good to firm) before narrowly winning Wolverhampton maiden (7f, AW); others have a lot more substance to their claims.
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5th

7

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deluded

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Three ordinary efforts on turf punctuate four solid efforts on the AW, including when coming away with a subsequent easy winner over C&D off 2lb lower in the spring; may well be dropped in again from this draw and will be happier back up from 6f; one to consider.

7/1

3rd

10

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Deluded

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

7f AW win last September; good second at Wolverhampton on his reappearance but he was a well-beaten third at Newmarket last month (7f, good); others look stronger.

16/1

3rd

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Deluded

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Narrowly landed the odds in 7f maiden on AW last September; up against it on final 2yo start but he was gaining with every stride when only just failing on Wolverhampton AW (7f; handicap debut) in April; up 3lb; needs more for the win but should have some improvement in him.

11/2

16/1

Form: 295522

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-6 but has run well in all three nurseries, including over C&D and when second to Big Song at Newmarket latest (1m, good; beaten about 3l); he's 4lb better off with Big Song today and could be the better suited of the pair by this return to 7f; blinkers replace cheekpieces; might not be far away.
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9

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gold Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Maiden who ran well in all three handicaps at 7f and 1m, making most when runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good) in September; this looks a tough race in which to get off the mark; yard also runs Mr Seagull.

14/1

14

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Gold Dawn

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

0-6 but has run well in all three nurseries, including over C&D and when second to Big Song at Newmarket latest (1m, good; beaten about 3l); he's 4lb better off with Big Song today and could be the better suited of the pair by this return to 7f; blinkers replace cheekpieces; might not be far away.

16/1

6

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Gold Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

0-5 but positive performances in this visor in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good to soft), most recently keeping on for second at Doncaster (albeit no match for the winner); 1m is worth a go; might not be far away.

13/2

Form: 363

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Promise in defeat on all three starts, two of them over C&D (good/good to firm); lines up off a light weight and has an each-way shout.
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17th

19

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Red Spells Danger

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He has not looked back since dropping to 6f in May, winning three times including an impressive success at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; two solid C&D runs on his record too but a 6lb rise since Ascot, allied to slower ground, could find him out; the only 3yo in the field and that age group have won the last two renewals.

15/2

1st

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Red Spells Danger

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tim Easterby

Thriving since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and then performing with great credit in hot sprint handicaps on his last three starts; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be bang there once again.

7/2

5th

11

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Red Spells Danger

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His form has taken off since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and posting fine efforts in defeat over C&D and at Newmarket since; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the shake up again.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ghost Mode

POSTDATA:

Big Song

SPOTLIGHT:

Astrazar

D Express:

Real American

NEWMARKET:

Deluded

TOPSPEED:

Ghost Mode

The Times:

Ghost Mode

Telegraph:

Ghost Mode

The Guardian:

Ghost Mode

The Sun:

Ghost Mode

Daily Record:

Ghost Mode

Daily Mail:

Big Song

Daily Mirror:

Big Song

The Star:

Big Song

LAMBOURN:

Astrazar