Thursday racing: Patrick Mullins at Market Rasen and a long distance traveller at Ayr
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8 October 2026
Thursday 8th October
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British Stallion Studs EBF Beckford Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 6f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Brilliant Star
Selected at:
7/4
Brilliant Star made a mockery of her rivals when winning a Yarmouth novice by 10 lengths in April and she was similarly impressive under a penalty at Kempton after that. Last seen finishing fourth in the Ribblesdale Stakes, she should be a class above the opposition here.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Record is only 1-13 but she has Listed form; steps up to 1m6f for the first time
652243
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 99
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | L | 9-2 | 3/7 | Military Order (10½L) | 13/2 | 99 | 89 |
| 12 Aug 26 | Sal Salisbury | 10f GF | LF | 9-4 | 4/7 | On Message (5½L) | 13/2 | 99 | 96 |
| 1 Aug 26 | Cla Clairefontaine | 12f Sft | LF | 9-0 | 2/8 | Karla Jet (1L) | 22/5 | 99 | 102 |
| 19 Jul 26 | Cha Chantilly | 10.5f Gd | LF | 8-13 | 2/6 | Cankoura (1L) | 66/10 | 98 | 102 |
| 26 Jun 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St/Slw | G3F | 9-7 | 5/7 | Botagoz (4¼L) | 16/1 | 97 | 100 |
| 14 May 26 | Dor Dortmund | 9f Sft | LF | 9-2 | 6/11 | Bella Sinfonia (10½L) | 2/1F | - | 79 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 2 wins from 45 in the last 14 days (4%)
Steadily progressive on the whole but this looks a difficult task
112313
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 85
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 16.5f St | 4Hc | 10-1 h | 3/4 | Level Look (35L) | 9/2 | 86 | 57 |
| 15 Aug 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 14f GF | 3HcF | 9-12 h1 | 1/5 | Hello Friend (nse) | 11/1 | 83 | 90 |
| 10 Jul 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3HcF | 9-0 | 3/7 | Hoseki (2½L) | 18/1 | 83 | 89 |
| 20 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 14f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 | 2/5 | Sixpack (7L) | 11/2 | 83 | 83 |
| 4 May 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 3HcF | 9-7 | 1/7 | Chilli Queen (nk) | 100/30 | 78 | 88 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 4HcF | 8-13 | 1/7 | Rastnet (nk) | 14/1 | 74 | 84 |
Has performed well in Listed grade a few times; major player on the figures
2-5424
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 99
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 26 | Chs Chester | 14.5f GS | L | 9-3 | 4/8 | Midak (12L) | 10/1 | 99 | 87 |
| 3 Jul 26 | San Sandown | 16f Gd | L | 8-11 | 2/4 | Lazy Griff (2¾L) | 12/1 | 94 | 103 |
| 4 Jun 26 | Bad Baden-Baden | 11f GS | LF | 9-0 | 4/10 | Ruby Lips (2½L) | 31/10J | - | 99 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 14f Sft | L | 8-11 | 5/6 | Al Qareem (30L) | 10/1 | 94 | 61 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Tls Toulouse | 12f GS | LF | 8-8 | 2/13 | Ryka (2L) | 3/1J | - | 98 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Yor York | 12f GF | LF | 9-0 | 7/9 | Charlotte's Web (5¾L) | 14/1 | 95 | 95 |
Two runs this term suggest 1m6f will suit; interesting with a bigger effort plausible
548-54
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 95
Days: 82
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 12f GF | LF | 9-6 | 4/9 | Brielle (2¼L) | 7/1 | 96 | 97 |
| 21 Jun 26 | Pon Pontefract | 12f Gd | LF | 9-2 | 5/9 | Coedana (4L) | 10/1 | 96 | 97 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 12f GF | G3F | 8-12 h | 8/11 | Silent Love (5½L) | 14/1 | 96 | 96 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 12f GS | 2HcF | 9-8 h | 4/13 | Cape Flora (hd) | 12/1 | 93 | 101 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Yor York | 12f GF | LF | 9-0 h | 5/9 | Charlotte's Web (2¾L) | 66/1 | - | 100 |
| 3 Jul 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 5NvF | 9-2 h | 1/13 | Whatamoon (3¼L) | 7/4J | - | 78 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Ran well in this race last year; soundly beaten in sole outing this term
4152-8
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 92
Days: 139
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 12f Gd | 3HcF | 10-4 | 8/9 | Orionis (16½L) | 9/1 | 92 | 76 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 12f Hy | 2Hc | 8-8 | 2/22 | Castle Cove (4¼L) | 33/1 | 89 | 96 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Bat Bath | 14f GS | LF | 9-6 | 5/13 | Term Of Endearment (5¼L) | 28/1 | 84 | 98 |
| 3 Sep 25 | Bat Bath | 11.5f Hy | 4HcF | 9-12 | 1/6 | Azahara Palace (nk) | 9/2 | 81 | 90 |
| 7 Aug 25 | Chp Chepstow | 12f GS | 3Hc | 9-3 | 4/12 | Beylerbeyi (2¾L) | 15/2 | 81 | 86 |
| 13 Jul 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 3HcF | 9-7 | 9/11 | Bowerchalke (9¾L) | 15/2 | 81 | 76 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Ran well in this contest 12 months ago but others have stronger claims overall
44-554
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 93
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 16f Gd | L | 9-0 | 4/10 | Gregory (15L) | 33/1 | 93 | 90 |
| 22 Aug 26 | Chs Chester | 14.5f GS | L | 9-3 | 5/8 | Midak (14½L) | 16/1 | 93 | 84 |
| 1 Aug 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 12f GF | LF | 9-9 | 5/8 | Romantic Symphony (5L) | 33/1 | 93 | 98 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Bat Bath | 14f GS | LF | 9-6 | 4/13 | Term Of Endearment (4½L) | 16/1 | 93 | 99 |
| 30 Aug 25 | Chs Chester | 14.5f Gd | L | 9-3 | 4/6 | Allonsy (3½L) | 13/2 | 85 | 97 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 14f GF | 3HcF | 9-11 | 2/7 | Moon Angel (hd) | 5/1 | 83 | 91 |
Bumper winner whose Flat record includes a few pieces of Listed/Group form
44253
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 98
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 16f Gd | L | 9-0 | 3/10 | Gregory (11½L) | 80/1 | 100 | 94 |
| 11 Sep 26 | Don Doncaster | 18f Gd | G2 | 9-4 | 5/7 | Caballo De Mar (7¾L) | 100/1 | 102 | 99 |
| 19 Aug 26 | Crl Carlisle | 11f GS | 3NvF | 9-10 | 2/3 | Green Area (6L) | 4/9F | - | 67 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Yor York | 14f GF | G3 | 8-11 | 4/6 | Mount Atlas (3¼L) | 125/1 | - | 103 |
| 28 Jun 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 4MdF | 9-11 | 4/11 | Hauteluce (4L) | 28/1 | - | 55 |
| 9 Apr 26 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2M | 11-2 | 15/20 | Nan's Choice (27L) | 125/1 | - | 96 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Consistent handicapper but faces a much stiffer task on these terms
432133
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 82
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Goo Goodwood | 14f Gd | 3HcF | 10-2 | 3/8 | Paggane (2¼L) | 2/1F | 82 | 89 |
| 30 Aug 26 | Goo Goodwood | 16f Sft | 3Hc | 9-8 | 3/9 | Maxident (4L) | 9/2 | 82 | 89 |
| 24 Jul 26 | San Sandown | 14f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 | 1/6 | Knight Templar (1½L) | 10/11F | 79 | 88 |
| 13 Jun 26 | San Sandown | 14f Gd | 4Hc | 9-2 | 2/9 | Squire Danagher (¾L) | 3/1 | 78 | 85 |
| 1 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 16f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 | 3/8 | Naval Tribute (3½L) | 5/1 | 78 | 79 |
| 14 May 26 | Sal Salisbury | 14f Gd | 3Hc | 9-0 | 4/9 | Alfred Boucher (7¼L) | 9/4J | 79 | 75 |
Listed winner; good third in 1m4f Group 3 last time; bred to stay 1m6f; in the mix
121873
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 97
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 12f Gd | G3F | 8-12 p | 3/10 | Coedana (¾L) | 40/1 | 95 | 102 |
| 16 Aug 26 | Dea Deauville | 12.5f Gd | 3yG3 | 9-1 p | 7/7 | Romantic Symphony (6½L) | 131/10 | 95 | 101 |
| 18 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3yG2F | 9-2 p | 8/12 | Earth Shot (23L) | 50/1 | 82 | 72 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Sft | 3yLF | 9-2 p1 | 1/8 | Lady Dora Mae (shd) | 9/1 | 82 | 98 |
| 22 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 12f Gd | 3HcF | 8-4 | 2/9 | Orionis (1¾L) | 6/4F | 81 | 88 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 10f GF | 4HcF | 8-7 | 1/9 | Room Fourteen (1½L) | 11/1 | 77 | 90 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Held by Pierian on Bath running (penultimate start) and has plenty to find
141137
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 82
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 26 | Wdr Windsor | 11.5f GS | 4Hc | 9-8 | 7/9 | King Of Berkshire (14L) | 13/2 | 82 | 71 |
| 2 Sep 26 | Bat Bath | 11.5f Gd | 4HcF | 9-7 | 3/6 | Pierian (2L) | 7/1 | 82 | 86 |
| 13 Aug 26 | Wdr Windsor | 11.5f GF | 53yHc | 9-12 | 1/4 | Roker Roar (shd) | 11/2 | 78 | 83 |
| 6 Aug 26 | Chp Chepstow | 12f GF | 5Hc | 9-3 | 1/7 | Curran (4½L) | 11/2 | 72 | 82 |
| 23 Jul 26 | San Sandown | 10f GF | 5HcF | 9-9 | 4/7 | We Ride At Dawn (3L) | 4/1 | 68 | 70 |
| 16 Jul 26 | Chp Chepstow | 10f GF | 6Hc | 10-0 | 1/4 | Bumaan (2½L) | 7/2 | 66 | 72 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (25%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (35%)
Ran well in the Ribblesdale while shaping as if 1m6f will suit; leading contender
2-1154
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 102
Days: 112
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3yG2F | 9-2 | 4/12 | Earth Shot (4L) | 22/1 | 90 | 103 |
| 23 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Gd | 3yLF | 9-2 | 5/8 | Inis Mor (9¼L) | 5/2 | 92 | 85 |
| 6 May 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 4NvF | 9-6 | 1/8 | Eloquencia (9½L) | 1/12F | - | 86 |
| 21 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 11.5f GF | 4NvF | 8-11 | 1/5 | Fanciulla Del West (10L) | 2/9F | - | 95 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 2/7 | Hot And Cold (½L) | 11/4 | - | 74 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has steadily progressive RPRs but is bottom of this pack on ratings
-22213
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 75
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 26 | Nby Newbury | 12f Gd | 4HcF | 8-13 | 3/8 | Bintknight (1½L) | 7/2 | 75 | 81 |
| 19 May 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 12.5f St | 3NvF | 8-13 | 1/6 | Hello Friend (1¼L) | 5/6F | 75 | 77 |
| 27 Apr 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 3MdF | 8-10 | 2/8 | Shayhana (hd) | 8/15F | 75 | 76 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 3NvF | 8-10 | 2/6 | Romantic Symphony (4½L) | 10/1 | - | 74 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St | 3NvF | 8-9 | 2/6 | Golden Muse (2¼L) | 13/8 | - | 69 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f GS | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 5/7 | Lady Roisia (8¼L) | 33/1 | - | 61 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Won handicap at Bath last time, taking record to 3-6; may well improve further; respected
211401
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 93
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 26 | Bat Bath | 11.5f Gd | 4HcF | 9-12 | 1/6 | Asset (1½L) | 11/4 | 87 | 97 |
| 31 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 11f GF | 33yHc | 9-7 | 10/13 | Into The Light (7¾L) | 17/2 | 88 | 85 |
| 18 Jun 26 | Lon Longchamp | 12f Gd | 3yLF | 9-1 | 4/9 | Calasita (7½L) | 84/10 | 82 | 87 |
| 28 May 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 11.5f GF | 33yNv | 9-7 | 1/2 | Spirit Dreamer (9L) | 1/33F | - | 78 |
| 14 May 26 | Sal Salisbury | 10f Gd | 3NvF | 9-1 | 1/11 | Alma Latina (½L) | 7/4 | - | 83 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Wet Wetherby | 10f GF | 3NvF | 8-13 | 2/7 | Sea The Storm (nk) | 5/1 | - | 76 |
Verdict
With the new trip likely to suit, PIERIAN (nap) is taken to follow up her course handicap win. Brilliant Star is second choice.
Pierian
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Brilliant Star,
4/1 Venetia,
Pierian,
7/1 Alla Stella,
9/1 Lady Vivian,
12/1 Little Dorrit,
16/1 Peace Belle,
20/1 Miss Dolly Rocker,
Orchard Keeper,
25/1 Dojin,
33/1 Personal Best,
Aravalli,
Littlecote
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