Firebeam can get back on the winning trail in the EBF “Multiplex” George Formby Society Golden Jubilee Conditions Stakes at Haydock tomorrow. William Haggas’ lightly-raced three-year-old should be perfectly suited by the step back up to seven furlongs after just looking a little short of pace over six in the Shergar Cup at Ascot. Owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, connections have every hope that he will develop into a Pattern contender next year and there has been nothing to suggest that he will not progress. Having won his maiden over six at Lingfield, Firebeam looked most impressive when running over seven at York, bolting up off a mark of 85. Back over six at Ascot off a stone higher, he showed up well for most of the way before being headed inside the final furlong, looking a bit one-paced. The winner, Morache Music, has subsequently run a cracker in a Group Three in France while the runner-up, Desert Law, ran with credit at Goodwood at the weekend. Haggas is renowned for picking his targets carefully and this looks ideal for the son of Cadeaux Genereux. David Barron’s Annie Beach ran a nice race on her debut at Redcar when fourth and will not have to improve much to land the EBF “Mind Games” Real Radio Maiden Stakes at Haydock. She only cost 800 euros but had obviously been showing plenty at home as she was only sent off at 5-2. With that run under her belt, she is likely to take all the beating tomorrow. Alan Swinbank’s Persian Peril remains in great heart and should be on the mark once more in the King’s Regiment Cup Handicap. Not out of the first three in his last seven races, only War Poet could fend him off in a decent event at Thirsk last time out. And tomorrow’s race is not quite as competitive. Clive Brittain’s Ziraun looks the best bet on the card at Yarmouth in the Thomas Prior Memorial Maiden Stakes. Fourth in a decent heat at Pontefract on her debut, Ziraun was third of 13 at Warwick last month. That was her first run for some time so she is entitled to come on a good deal from that and is related to plenty of winners. Charlie Hills’ Upcountry was second on debut to a very well bred Godolphin newcomer so should go one better in the ladbrokes.com On Your Mobile Maiden Stakes at Folkestone. He ended up being fairly well beaten but can only improve on that and while Luca Cumani’s Semmsu sets a decent standard, quicker ground for Upcountry should be right up his street. Perfect * John Gosden enjoyed a red-letter day on Saturday as Masked Marvel gave him a second successive Ladbrokes St Leger victory and Duncan dead-heated with Jukebox Jury in the Irish equivalent. Masked Marvel (15-2) was given a perfect ride by stable jockey William Buick, who was following up the victory of Arctic Cosmos 12 months ago. With hot favourite Sea Moon a never-nearer fourth and triple Group One-winner Blue Bunting appearing to have had one race too many, it was left to Michael Owen’s Brown Panther to chase home the impressive winner. Said Gosden: “Last year was a dream and this is another one. From the first day I saw him as a yearling at Deauville, I just thought he was that type. “He was a powerful little guy then and he’s got a great pedigree for this job. “To win the oldest Classic with this horse is what we’ve planned for about two years. “He has a high cruising speed and he has that kick that you need at the end. “I’d have been disappointed if he hadn’t been one or two in the race.” Buick, with two wins from just two Leger rides, said: “It was a really good performance and I had a problem pulling him up. “It was a solid gallop and when I asked him to quicken he really did.”
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