13.55
GoodMarkel Richmond Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings)
- Prize money: £99242.5
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.35
Form: 13
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Fine fourth against older horses in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and won the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, which was a third Group-race win; 3yos have enjoyed plenty of success in this race and this progressive colt could be in the mix provided he handles conditions (unraced on ground slower than good). |
13/2 |
|
1st 6 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has raced only at sprint distances; ran well in the face of a stiff task when fourth of 11 in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 28-1) last month; that makes him one of the leading contenders on form but he does need to prove his stamina for today's longer trip. |
7/2 |
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4th 8 (6) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Very useful 3yo but finished only eighth, albeit best of the near-side runners, in the Commonwealth Cup for 3yos at Royal Ascot when bidding to follow up his trial success over the same C&D; bare form of the latest effort gives him work to do with Venetian Sun and Division; furthermore, it took his Group 1 record to 0-3. |
33/1 |
15/2
- Place: £2.85
Form: 422
Last run: 12 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 13 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Last two efforts in fast-ground Group 1s at 1m don't reflect his true ability and on going slower than good he has form figures of 114 (all on very soft) in Group 1s at 7f and 1m, with the defeat highly respectable on this season's reappearance when close up behind last weekend's Jacques le Marois winner Rayif; one to be interested in with cheekpieces given a go. |
14/1 |
|
11th 11 (10) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Ran creditably in the Poulains on seasonal debut when bidding for a French Group 1 hat-trick; dropped away to finish last of six, having been pestered for the lead, in the St James's Palace Stakes since; that latest effort doesn't reflect his ability but he's again the stable second string behind Gstaad and remains below the standard required to win this prize. |
40/1 |
|
6th 5 (4) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Stablemate of Gstaad; appears versatile as regards ground; tough colt who proved a useful maiden prior to ending last season with a hat-trick when upped to 7f/1m in major 2yo races, including two French Group 1s; creditable fourth when favourite for the Poulains at Longchamp on reappearance; has significant form, may rate higher still over this distance and looks set to have his own way up front (gained his wins making all); one of the main players. |
11/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 1212 C BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Smart 2yo, including a Royal Ascot win (5f, good to firm); 0-5 this year but he has run some solid races, including here; gelded prior to a poor run in the Shergar Cup here four weeks ago (finished lame); tongue tied/blinkered for the first time (has run well in cheekpieces). |
12/1 |
|
8th 1 (10) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Useful 2yo, winning the Windsor Castle over 5f here last June and running creditably in Group 2 company on a couple of occasions; he has offered more than enough this year to think he had trained on and his mark is slowly dropping; gelded since latest start and one to consider back up to 6f; cheekpieces worn on last two starts are now discarded. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 41 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (5) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Maiden winner over 6f last year had been running mostly in stakes company until making his handicap debut at Cork last time (5f, good to firm) when eighth of 11 and behind a few of these; dropped 3lb but more needed. |
16/1 |
|
8th 5 (1) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Maiden winner over 6f last year has mostly faced stakes company since and run well in defeat at times; drops to this trip for the first time with cheekpieces added; the drop in grade is a help. |
9/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 5lb |
Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last July (good); best form when just denied in a Listed event at the same track in September (6f, yielding); improved over moderate seasonal return at Cork when a 3l sixth at Navan last time (6f, good to yielding); others preferred. |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: 115 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
15/2
Form: 511 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (5) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Won on the nod at Doncaster (good to firm) last time, looking suited by the step up to 7f and surging back to form; unexposed over this trip and may remain competitive, provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces (faced difficult task when once in blinkers). |
12/1 |
|
1st 7 (5) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Highly tried after winning a York maiden (6f, good to firm) and a Newbury novice (6f, good) last season; gelded in November; disappointing this season; first run at 7f. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 (3) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Highly tried last term after novice success; never figured in Windsor handicap on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt; check the betting. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 12202
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 14 (12) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Eight runs last season, the highlight his 6f Group 2 near-miss at Chantilly in July; however, he was inconsistent and hasn't shown anything like enough on his two runs this term to suggest he'll make an impact today. |
100/1 |
|
10th 2 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Eight runs last season, the highlight his 6f Group 2 near-miss at Chantilly in July; however, he was inconsistent and finished down the field on his reappearance at Doncaster in March (Listed); others appeal more. |
33/1 |
|
11th 12 (10) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Winless after debut (5f, good to firm) last spring but he did finish second in Listed race (5f, good to soft) and Group 2 (6f, soft) in France; however, this looks a stern assignment for his reappearance and it's over 20 years since a 3yo won this race. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 101 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (13) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
His second run for this yard saw him shape nicely in a C&D handicap in July; failed to back it up at York 17 days ago; has a point to prove now. |
25/1 |
|
14th 15 (3) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
He had started to become disappointing but returned to form with a close fourth at 100-1 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month on his second stable start; he'd have been closer with a clear run and could be in the shake-up if he gets the breaks. |
10/1 |
|
4th 14 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Won twice at Ayr (6f) in novice/maiden company last term either side of a heavy defeat in the Coventry Stakes; has struggled so far this year, including when 100-1 for his stable debut 15 days ago. |
50/1 |
Form: 13
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (3) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won in good style on debut at Hamilton (5f, good) in May; 2l third of 23 behind Havana Hurricane in the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month, keeping on well, when away from the main action, and he's open to improvement now at 6f; likely player. |
7/1 |
|
2 (23) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
9-1 for last month's debut in a six-runner maiden at Hamilton (5f, good) but he belied those odds to win by 2.5l; represents a powerful 2yo stable and the ceiling of his ability is yet to be identified; could go well. |
16/1 |
|
1 (3) |
28th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
46,000euros foal, £46,000 yearling; fourth foal; Havana Grey half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Sweet Sonata (RPR 73); dam 1m AW winner (59) from talented family; one of two newcomers for trainer who is enjoying an excellent season with his 2yos; one to consider, and the betting could be informative. |
15/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £40.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.91 |
| Tricast | £113.26 |
| Trifecta | £94.50 |
Selections
The Star:
Havana HurricaneDaily Record:
Havana Hurricane