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Race 5 British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (7f)

22nd Sept 25

WinnerMoving ShadowSP 3.75
Horse
Moving Shadow
Jockey
S H James
Trainer
K R Burke
Lining up for the 'Race 5 British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes' at Leicester, 2-year-old Moving Shadow's maiden appearance is sparking curiosity among punters. Alongside jockey S H James and trainer K R Burke, Moving Shadow is trotting on a 'Good to soft-good in places' track over a 7f distance. With a live price at 4, he holds a value spot—a fair shake for those looking at less risky stakes. As a debut, the colt's performance today relies heavily on Burke's recent 19 wins from a bustling 93 runs, showing a strong 30 day form with a strike rate of 20%. Additionally, James has been in the saddle for 79 races in the last 60 days, winning 17 of those. This jockey-trainer combo at Leicester has held a solid record, making Moving Shadow a strong consideration as the beacon of potential. Next up, Ekleeem, another 2-year-old ready to demonstrate his potential at Leicester with the experienced Tom Marquand riding for trainer W J Haggas. Ekleeem finds himself at a close live price of 3.5, edging towards a short odds territory, reflecting confidence from the market. Though also lacking racecourse experience, the combination of Marquand and Haggas speaks volumes. Over the past month, Haggas has secured 27 wins from 112 starts, while Marquand has stood atop the podium 39 times from 241 starts over two months. Their recent forms provide a robust backing for Ekleeem’s expected performance on the 7f stretch. Sneaking into consideration with slightly shorter odds at 2.88 is Go Rimbaud. Rounding up the top picks, this colt pairs with jockey R Havlin under the guidance of J & T Gosden. Despite lacking practical exposure on the track, the commendable form of the Gosden stable, along with Havlin’s presence, offers an appealing angle for today’s race. The training outfit has enjoyed 14 wins from 71 outings in the last 30 days, ringing in at a 20% success rate which melds well with Havlin’s consistent efforts in the jockey standings. While there are other runners with intriguing propositions and much longer prices, such as Salkadan at a whopping 29, the smart money today seems convincingly rallied behind Moving Shadow. Given the collective stats and the potential shown in theoretical assessments, he’s my top pick for taking this maiden race under his hooves. Cheers and remember, folks, always keep your bets savvy and enjoy the thrill of the race responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 22nd September 2025

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Course & Distance SR 21.31% (from last 61 races)

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