14.25
GoodKingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings)
- Prize money: £56710
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/4
Form: 1 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up twice in Group 1 company as a juvenile, including in the Middle Park at Newmarket with Coppull narrowly behind in third; however, he made an underwhelming start to his 3yo career when only sixth to Coppull (Division third) in 6f Ascot Group 3 on reappearance 22 days ago; possible he simply needed the run but arrives with a point to prove. |
7/1 |
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6th 3 (6) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won a 6f maiden at the Curragh on debut before a string of good efforts in defeat in good races, notably second-place finishes in the Middle Park (0.75l behind Wise Approach and 5lb better off) and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint; should be in the shake-up. |
7/2 |
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4 (7) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ballydoyle colt who is 0-4 since debut win but ran very well, with tongue-tie fitted, in the Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; close second) most recently; leading player if that form is backed up; drops in trip. |
11/10 |
12/1
Form: 15
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 (11) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Useful 2yo, highly tried after his winning debut at Salisbury; third in his two runs this year, latterly in a Newmarket handicap last month (6f, good to firm); drawn wide but likely to give it another good go. |
100/30 |
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3rd 3 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
5f win on 2yo debut; came up short in Group 2 and Listed company afterwards but still displayed useful ability; sent off favourite for a conditions event at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) on last month's return and finished a close third despite hanging to his right; getting back on a straight track should suit and this Commonwealth Cup entrant makes some appeal on his handicap debut. |
6/1 |
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3rd 2 (8) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Highly tried as a juvenile and his best run came on second start when fifth of 15 in Royal Ascot's Norfolk (5f, good to firm) in June; back near that level when third in York Listed event (6f, good) when last seen in October and commands respect on this return and AW debut; tongue-tie added. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 022
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (9) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Unraced on softer than good; placed in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, July Stakes at Newmarket, Vintage at Goodwood and Gimcrack at York; all those races are Group 2, so he's easily top in this on ratings but the York race last time produced a lesser display in first-time cheekpieces; they are now dispensed with and he's returned to 7f which he tried at Goodwood; Group 1 Dewhurst entry; should be on the premises. |
11/2 |
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2 (1) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Useful maiden who is threatening to win a major 2yo prize having been placed in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, July Stakes at Newmarket and Vintage at Goodwood; top on ratings, so this seems his golden opportunity provided first-time headgear works well; related to a recent Gimcrack winner. |
13/8 |
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3 (7) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Arguably the best maiden in training having finished runner-up in the Coventry and the July Stakes; didn't make life easy for himself in the latter at Newmarket by coming under pressure so far out but he finished well and this step up to 7f looks an obvious move. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (1) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Saw off 25 rivals when winning a 7f sales race at Newmarket last October (good ground); two defeats in Listed company this year (1m, AW and 7f, good to firm) and now drops back to 6f; well drawn for his handicap debut but this mark not an obvious gift. |
10/1 |
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6th 2 (4) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who had nearly 2l to spare when winning 26-runner sales race over C&D (good); held in fourth of seven on reappearance in Listed race at Newcastle (1m, AW) but could benefit from that run and the drop back in trip; no surprise to see a bold bid back on the Rowley Mile. |
10/1 |
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4th 3 (6) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Third in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket (6f) last July and tapped back into that promise, and more, to win valuable sales race on the other course there (7f) in October; there can be optimism he will be suited by the step up to 1m and he could be in the mix if fully tuned up on his return. |
15/2 |
6/4
Form: 11 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 4 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won last May/June on first two starts and some creditable runs since, but he's finished held at Newmarket on both outings this spring (7f, good/good to firm), including behind stablemate Talk Of New York; others preferred. |
40/1 |
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5th 3 (3) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won his first two starts last May/June then fifth in a pair of Group 2 races; twice placed at Meydan early this year but beaten about 6l when third of five in conditions race over this C&D (good) recently and Cerro Blanco may well be the yard's chief hope under Billy Loughnane. |
33/1 |
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3rd 2 (4) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Brings useful 6f form that includes a success in the Woodcote as a 2yo and two placed efforts, since a gelding operation, at Meydan this year; a reasonably solid contender over this new trip, albeit William Buick prefers stablemate Talk Of New York. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 8 (6) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Cracking purchase at 35,000gns as a yearling, and developed into a smart colt during a 2025 season that featured wins in three major 2yo races, notably the National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, yielding) where his gameness was confirmed; handled the July course at Newmarket in the summer but proved all at sea on the Rowley Mile in the Dewhurst, losing his unbeaten record (still ran respectably in fourth place); he's the pick on form and launches 3yo campaign in a race that his trainer's father Fulke won twice. |
2/1 |
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4th 9 (3) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Star performer for Eve Johnson Houghton this term and his unbeaten record features wins in the July Stakes, Vintage Stakes and Group 1 National Stakes; prevailed narrowly from Gstaad at the Curragh (7f, yielding) most recently, displaying the same battling attribute that served him well at Glorious Goodwood; progressive, very game and top on ratings. |
7/2 |
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1st 6 (1) |
14th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Without Parole colt cost 35,000gns as a yearling and proving a shrewd buy, unbeaten in three starts; Salisbury novice, held off Coventry second Do Or Do Not in Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket, and extended margin over same rival when lasting out 7f trip in Group 2 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood, rallying gamely (Dorset a below-par fifth); likely slower ground and stiffer track will place more of an emphasis on stamina but has the right attitude. |
9/2 |