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2 August 2026
British Stallion Studs EBF "Confined" Maiden Stakes (Three Runs Or Less) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f 17y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Pure Grit
Selected at:
1/2
Andrew Balding’s Pure Grit is related to a Group 3 winner and fetched €230,000 at the sales. Second in both starts to date, he ran well from a less than ideal draw over course and distance last time out and this looks like an excellent opportunity to go one better.
Bookmaker
Offer
Best Odds
Bet Here
1/2
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
22
Age: 2
Weight: 9-7
OR: 85
Days: 64
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 26 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 2/11 | Virtuous Star (1¼L) | EvensF | - | 81 |
| 15 May 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/10 | God Given Talent (1¼L) | 8/1 | - | 80 |
3
Age: 2
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-2 | 3/10 | Alaskan Bear (5½L) | 11/1 | - | 70 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (0%)
38
Age: 2
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 8/12 | Ferrystream (9¾L) | 5/1 | - | 47 |
| 29 Jun 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yMd | 9-7 | 3/10 | Firehorse (2L) | 12/1 | - | 68 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (33%)
90
Age: 2
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-4 | 10/12 | Rlasthope (12½L) | 200/1 | - | 26 |
| 25 Jun 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yMd | 9-7 | 9/9 | Peggy's Lad (17½L) | 25/1 | - | 19 |
Betting Forecast:
4/6 Pure Grit,
2/1 Shakwaa,
6/1 Sovereigns High,
50/1 Therewearethen,
100/1 Independent Roze
Relevant Tips
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