Chester Race 2

British Stallion Studs Ebf 'Confined' Mdn Stakes (Gbb Race)

Prize Money: $27,675

PURE GRIT (1) can secure a breakthrough success. Back-to-back seconds so far including when shaping well at this track only beaten 1.25L in latest 1200m novice. Well fancied that day and expect him to be popular again. May reward this time. SHAKWAA (2) can step forward from a promising debut third in a 1200m Newbury novice. More needed after a 5.5L defeat but rates a key contender. SOVEREIGNS HIGH (3) holds chances if replicating a Kempton debut 2L third attempting a 1200m maiden. Disappointing on only outing since. THEREWEARETHEN (4) showed little in two runs so far however is preferred over Carlisle debut fifth INDEPENDENT ROZE (5).

Distance: 1223m
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Turf
Class: MDN, C4

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Pure Grit (4) 22x
Trainer: Andrew Balding(Kingsclere, Hants)
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kg
Prize Money: $23,451
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: PINATUBO (IRE)

Dam: GUMHREAR (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Kodiac

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track May 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Virtuous Star carrying 60.5kg at $2. On debut second of 10 at Newbury May 15 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind God Given Talent carrying 60.5kg at $9. Must be respected on what we have seen to date.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 11	30/5/26	Chester	1207m	NOV 2	7	Oisin Murphy	60.5kg	Good	1:15.80	57.3 km/h	1.3L	-	$2.00f	15	$72,600	$17,838	1. Virtuous Star 2. Pure Grit 3. Deputy Vice
2nd of 10	15/5/26	Newbury	1207m	MDN 2	2	Rob Hornby	60.5kg	Good	1:14.77	58.1 km/h	1.3L	-	$9.00	-	$21,780	$5,613	1. God Given Talent 2. Pure Grit 3. Down To You Kid

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2nd of 11

30/5/26

Chester

1207m

NOV 2

Oisin Murphy

60.5kg

Good

1:15.80

57.3 km/h

1.3L

$2.00f

$72,600

$17,838

1. Virtuous Star

2. Pure Grit

3. Deputy Vice

2nd of 10

15/5/26

Newbury

1207m

MDN 2

Rob Hornby

60.5kg

Good

1:14.77

58.1 km/h

1.3L

$9.00

$21,780

$5,613

1. God Given Talent

2. Pure Grit

3. Down To You Kid

Shakwaa (2) 3
Trainer: Edward Walker(Upper Lambourn, Berks)
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60.5kg
Prize Money: $2,808
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: GOLDEN PAL (USA)

Dam: LADY CLEMENTINE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Churchill

100

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Newbury on July 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Alaskan Bear with 58kg at $12. Will derive great benefit from that experience and looks a great chance to break through.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	2/7/26	Newbury	1207m	NOV C 2	8	Kieran Shoemark	58kg	Good Firm	1:11.50	60.8 km/h	5.5L	2-3	$12	-	$21,780	$2,808	1. Alaskan Bear 2. Jimtrott 3. Shakwaa

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Result

3rd of 10

2/7/26

Newbury

1207m

NOV C 2

Kieran Shoemark

58kg

Good Firm

1:11.50

60.8 km/h

5.5L

2-3

$12

$21,780

$2,808

1. Alaskan Bear

2. Jimtrott

3. Shakwaa

Sovereigns High (5) 38
Trainer: R M Beckett(Kimpton, Hants)
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 60.5kg
Prize Money: $2,574
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: TEN SOVEREIGNS (IRE)

Dam: HIGH GLOSS (GB)

Dam's Sire: Invincible Spirit

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on June 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Firehorse carrying 60.5kg at $13. Second-up 8th of 12 at Windsor on July 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ferrystream with 60.5kg at $6. In the mix.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 12	13/7/26	Windsor	1207m	NOV 2	2	Rhys Clutterbuck	60.5kg	Good Firm	1:12.66	59.8 km/h	9.8L	9-10	$6.00	14	$18,150	-	1. Ferrystream 2. Mithaaly 3. Secret Society
3rd of 10	29/6/26	Kempton Park	1207m	MDN 2	8	Hector Crouch	60.5kg	NS	1:15.55	57.5 km/h	2.0L	8-6	$13	-	$19,960	$2,574	1. Firehorse 2. Fully Stocked 3. Sovereigns High

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8th of 12

13/7/26

Windsor

1207m

NOV 2

Rhys Clutterbuck

60.5kg

Good Firm

1:12.66

59.8 km/h

9.8L

9-10

$6.00

$18,150

1. Ferrystream

2. Mithaaly

3. Secret Society

3rd of 10

29/6/26

Kempton Park

1207m

MDN 2

Hector Crouch

60.5kg

1:15.55

57.5 km/h

2.0L

8-6

$13

$19,960

$2,574

1. Firehorse

2. Fully Stocked

3. Sovereigns High

Therewearethen (1) 90
Trainer: Jennie Candlish(Basford, Staffs)
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 60.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: GLENEAGLES (IRE)

Dam: LADY OF RATH (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Lord Of England

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1408m

Comments

Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Peggy's Lad carrying 60.5kg at $26. Second-up 10th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on July 23 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rlasthope with 59kg at $201. Can't recommend.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 12	23/7/26	Southwell	1207m	NOV 2	7	Sean Dylan Bowen	59kg	Neutral	1:16.09	57.1 km/h	12.3L	-	$201	28	$15,430	-	1. Rlasthope 2. Beresford Gap 3. Dreamlighter
9th of 9	25/6/26	Newcastle	1408m	MDN 2	2	Sean Dylan Bowen	60.5kg	NS	1:28.73	57.1 km/h	17.5L	-	$26	-	$19,960	-	1. Peggy's Lad 2. Bluestone Lady 3. Dakota Brave

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10th of 12

23/7/26

Southwell

1207m

NOV 2

Sean Dylan Bowen

59kg

Neutral

1:16.09

57.1 km/h

12.3L

$201

$15,430

1. Rlasthope

2. Beresford Gap

3. Dreamlighter

9th of 9

25/6/26

Newcastle

1408m

MDN 2

Sean Dylan Bowen

60.5kg

1:28.73

57.1 km/h

17.5L

$26

$19,960

1. Peggy's Lad

2. Bluestone Lady

3. Dakota Brave

Independent Roze (3) 5
Trainer: Mrs L Williamson(Kelsall, Cheshire)
Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: BANGKOK (IRE)

Dam: GRANNY ROZ (GB)

Dam's Sire: Bahamian Bounty

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last in a small field at Carlisle on June 24 over 1200m, 28 len behind Ruby Moon with 58kg at $101. Others look better prospects.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 5	24/6/26	Carlisle	1207m	NOV F 2	2	Faye Mcmanoman	58kg	Good Firm	1:12.84	59.7 km/h	28.3L	-	$101	-	$19,960	-	1. Ruby Moon 2. Silesia 3. Love Tanya

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5th of 5

24/6/26

Carlisle

1207m

NOV F 2

Faye Mcmanoman

58kg

Good Firm

1:12.84

59.7 km/h

28.3L

$101

$19,960

1. Ruby Moon

2. Silesia

3. Love Tanya

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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