Newbury Race 2 - Home-Start West Berkshire Maiden Stakes (Gbb Race)
LEONE ALATO (8) represents notable connections. Placed third on debut at Newmarket (July). Will be thereabouts once more. DARK SHORE (3) improved from a debutante fifth at Ascot before placing second at Ffos Las last time. Wears a first-time hood to go one better. LAW COURT (7) finished fourth racing first up at Newbury. Quickly turned out and could make the placings. BECAUSE WE CAN (2) is the pick of those debuting. Bred by Advertise out of Kaprice and is a half-brother to two-time Listed runner-up Hold A Dream. Worth considering.
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 10 at Salisbury on June 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Italica carrying 59kg at $9.50. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $25,410.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:14.78 | 3-5-9 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Advertise out of Kaprice. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 7 at Ascot on July 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Words Of Truth carrying 58kg at $5. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ffos Las on August 13 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind McMurray carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Well placed and gets his chance to break through.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/08/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:30.89 | 4-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN C 2 | $90,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:14.76 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Earthlight out of Hamley. Market the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Starman out of Kemble. Watch for any market moves.
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Blue Point out of Queen Of Mayfair having his first start. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Venetian Prince carrying 60.5kg at $7. Promising two-year-old colt who has plenty of scope for improvement.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:24.57 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Newmarket (July) on August 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Al Zanati carrying 60.5kg at $7. Plenty of improvement to come and is a major player.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:25.99 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 8th of 11 at Ffos Las on July 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Gharma Sutra carrying 60.5kg at $23. Last start 4th of 11 at Salisbury on August 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Five Ways with 59kg at $23. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/08/2025 | 28 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:14.72 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | 1:11.08 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Weight: 60.5kgs
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By Ardad out of Karalara on debut. Purchased for GNS 60,000 (Tattersalls 2024 October Yearling Sale Book 2). Likely to be better for this run.
Jockey: Donagh Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 10 at Ffos Las on July 9 over 1000m, 19 len behind Bassenthwaite carrying 59kg at $17. Second-up second last of 8 at Haydock Park on August 10 over 1200m, 11 len behind Hardy's Hero carrying 60.5kg at $41. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/08/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:14.40 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1005m | Good | Finley Marsh | 59kg | 0:58.68 | 8-10-9 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Supremacy out of Sweet Dragon Fly. Can measure up.
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, second last of 7 at Great Yarmouth on August 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Concert with 58kg at $81. Don't think she will trouble this field.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 58kg | 1:14.81 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $81.00 |