Thursday's racing: Race of the day, Pontefract draw bias and a rare Balding runner at Ayr
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YARMOUTH
17 September 2026
Thursday 17th September
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Infobond EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C & D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 1f 21y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Close third in recent Sandown nursery and ought to be in the shake-up on these terms
6533
Age: 2
Weight: 9-7
OR: 76
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 26 | San Sandown | 8f GS | 42yHc | 9-1 | 3/8 | Norham (¾L) | 16/1 | 76 | 73 |
| 6 Aug 26 | San Sandown | 8f GF | 32yMd | 9-7 | 3/4 | First Law (2¼L) | 20/1 | - | 74 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Lei Leicester | 7f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 5/8 | Regal Chita (2½L) | 16/1 | - | 66 |
| 21 May 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 42yNv | 9-5 | 6/6 | Choreography (4¾L) | 5/4F | - | 41 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
Showed some ability on last month's debut (7f) but needs significant improvement today
7
Age: 2
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 7/11 | Royal Instinct (10½L) | 25/1 | - | 52 |
Has good pedigree but made just a mildly encouraging debut at Beverley (7.4f)
7
Age: 2
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 26 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 7/12 | Empire Rising (7½L) | 14/1 | - | 52 |
Placed on debut; bred to be suited by this step up in trip but needs to learn to settle
307
Age: 2
Weight: 9-7
OR: 71
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 26 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 h | 7/12 | Towelontheterrace (5¼L) | 16/1 | - | 60 |
| 18 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 2yL | 9-5 | 14/14 | Nola Soul (14½L) | 100/1 | - | 61 |
| 27 May 26 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 h1 | 3/8 | Out Of This World (2¼L) | 5/1 | - | 63 |
Kept on for third in good Kempton novice on debut three weeks ago; leading contender
3
Age: 2
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 32yNv | 9-7 | 3/8 | Al Wathba (3¾L) | 33/1 | - | 78 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Placed over 7f here last month and open to more improvement if this new trip suits
53
Age: 2
Weight: 9-4
OR: -
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f GF | 22yNv | 9-4 | 3/9 | Keep Grating (2½L) | 22/1 | - | 67 |
| 13 Jul 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 42yMd | 9-7 | 5/9 | Ardad Steve (5¾L) | 25/1 | - | 59 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Made fairly encouraging debut but has quite a bit to find with the principals
5
Age: 2
Weight: 9-4
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 42yNv | 9-4 | 5/11 | Royal Instinct (8¼L) | 66/1 | - | 55 |
Half-sister to stable's multiple Group 3 winner Hamish; makes appeal on paper
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: -
Safely held over 7f here on first two starts and not the most obvious answer today
89
Age: 2
Weight: 9-1
OR: -
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f Sft | 42yNv | 9-4 | 9/10 | Capitano Josepi (9¼L) | 11/1 | - | 51 |
| 2 Aug 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f GF | 22yNv | 9-1 | 8/9 | Keep Grating (13½L) | 9/1 | - | 32 |
Verdict
Andrew Balding's WYKEHURST PARK made a promising debut on Polytrack three weeks ago and gets the nod.
Wykehurst Park
Betting Forecast:
5/4 Wykehurst Park,
4/1 Howluckyweare,
9/2 Crown Ranger,
13/2 Cracking Idea,
10/1 Sydney Carton,
20/1 Quintillion,
Savingprivateparry,
33/1 Mr Twig,
Strong Performance
Relevant Tips
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