Newmarket Race 5 - Weatherbys British Ebf Maiden Stakes
A strong-looking maiden won by a multiple subsequent G1 winner last season. The market could prove a good guide with the chief contenders making their debuts. Charlie Appleby trains the Night Of Thunder colt DISTANT STORM (6) who looks the part on paper and could be the one to beat. CONSTITUTION RIVER (5) holds appeal as a son of Wootton Bassett representing Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore. Karl Burke trains the colt BILLECART (3). Include representing top connections. CATULLUS (4) requires a check in the betting.
Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Leicester on June 3 over 1400m, 18 len behind Amberia carrying 60.5kg at $34. Last start 9th of 13 at Nottingham on June 26 over 1200m, 13 len behind Brisk Symphony with 57kg at $51. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | Kyle McHugh | 57kg | 1:15.22 | 3-10-9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:23.90 | 4-2-9 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt by Showcasing out of Bird Key having his first start. Should kick off on the right note.
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt (Night Of Thunder - Intense Pink) making his debut. A bold showing is expected.
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt by Invincible Spirit out of Communicate having his first start. Looks set to run well.
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt (Wootton Bassett - Chuppy) making his debut. Expected to run well.
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Night Of Thunder out of Date With Destiny. Worth watching for a betting move.
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Salisbury on May 15 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Comical Point carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Windsor on June 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind American Gulf with 60.5kg at $5. Capable of a better showing. Coming along nicely and is expected to run well.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 02/06/2025 | 18 | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,360.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 1:11.15 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:01.26 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Zoustar out of Savanne Sauvage. By leading sire Zoustar so may be worth following later on.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt by Frankel out of Endless Charm having his first start. Should kick off on the right note.
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 4th in a small field at Leicester on April 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Super Soldier carrying 60.5kg at $17. Returned from break second last of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on June 25 over 1200m, 15 len behind Cape Orator carrying 60.5kg at $19. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
Last Starts 17 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 | 25/06/2025 | 82 | OPEN MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:15.13 | 5-5-9 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $11,990.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Firm | Laura Pearson | 60.5kg | 1:02.51 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt (Pinatubo - Whimbrel) making his debut. Can measure up.
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by St Mark's Basilica out of Arabian Queen. Tough to line up. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.