Aeropak Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:35 | Winning time: 1m 20.25s

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Rogue Exile

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Harry Davies| T: James Owen

3/1

€27,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam, useful German 8.5f/9f winner, half-sister to 1½m winner (stays 15f) Nemean Lion, also smart hurdler. Appeals on paper for very capable yard and market confidence behind him on debut would look significant.

Form:

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(1)

Sterling Fortune¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: H Crouch| T: J Tate| OR: 70

13/2

Kameko filly who stepped up on her debut effort aided by the run of the race when fifth in a C&D maiden in June. Not in quite the same form when filling same spot at Southwell (7f) 10 days ago but certainly no forlorn hope back on turf.

Form: 055

(4)

Splash¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: D Egan| T: D K Ivory| OR: 74

5/1

Ended 2025 with a much improved second at Newmarket (7f) in October, positive tactics away from a turning all-weather circuit seemingly the catalysts. Disappointed both starts so far this year, shaping as if amiss at Newbury 2 weeks ago. Still, she sets the standard of the pair with experience.

Form: 862-90

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Spareapenny

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: P Owens

40/1

Eqtidaar filly. Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Betting can point the way on racecourse bow.

Form:

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Starship Lily

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Oisin Murphy| T: George Scott

10/11

9,000 gns yearling, Starman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Mojomaker and 6f winner Bona Fortuna. Makes appeal on paper and booking of Oisin Murphy certainly rates a signal of intent.

Form:

Forecasts

Starship Lily (10/11), Rogue Exile (3/1), Splash (5/1), Sterling Fortune (13/2), Spareapenny (40/1)

The pair with previous experience aren't entirely convincing so it could pay to side with one of the newcomers. STARSHIP LILY appeals on paper for a stable enjoying a very good season and with the booking of Oisin Murphy catching the eye, she receives the vote. Splash would be a major player if replicating her Newmarket form from last autumn, while Rogue Exile is another newcomer to note.