August 22 / 15.35 York

15.35

Good To Firm

Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1)

  • Prize money: £395552.25
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 17 runners
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Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
10 (5)
Asfoora

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.05
  • Place: £4.35

Form: 4-1757 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Superb Australian mare who smashed it when winning the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot in 2024 but she'd gone off the boil by the time she got to this race, albeit still a creditable fourth of 12; didn't have the ideal preparation this year, though, and it's shown, with lesser efforts at Royal Ascot and Goodwood, and it's hard to know whether she can hit the old heights again.
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9th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Asfoora

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry Dwyer

Australian mare who has become less consistent with age but is very smart on her day, as three Group 1 wins on British/French soil attest; showed clear signs of a return to form last time when bidding to regain her King Charles III Stakes crown; top rated, back down in grade.

2/1

7th

13

(26)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Asfoora

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry Dwyer

Superb Australian mare who was produced to perfection to win this in 2024 (good to firm); her preparation didn't go well last year when only fifth but she later added two more Group 1 wins in the Nunthorpe at York and the Abbaye at Longchamp; well below best in two runs this year (without regular blinkers which now return with tongue-tie added) but the wet winter in Britain would have been a shock to her system and she's not at all ruled out.

8/1

12th

2

(5)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Asfoora

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Lemos De Souza

Carries a 5lb penalty today and she was down the field on her comeback at Newmarket three weeks ago; however, she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect having won two 5f Group 1s last season, namely the Nunthorpe at York (good to firm) and the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp (very soft).

6/1

66/1

  • Place: £25.60

Form: -35906 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo form when winning a 5f Listed race at Royal Ascot but he's been hard to place in Group races this year and the return to Listed grade didn't yield a reward at Chester 19 days ago; cheekpieces are now fitted.
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15th

1

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aint Nobody

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won the Listed Windsor Castle at this meeting as a 2yo; some ups and downs since, with his second to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last August showing what can be done on a good day; however, he needs to rise far above two heavy defeats this year.

80/1

9th

2

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Aint Nobody

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well in last year's Nunthorpe in sole York attempt, finishing 100-1 second, but that's very much an outlier in his form; still needs to prove he can repeat it; failed to beat a rival in Newmarket Group 3 contest on reappearance.

33/1

14th

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Aint Nobody

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Listed winner at Royal Ascot as a 2yo; out of luck since but he showed what can be done on a good day when chasing home Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; 100-1) last August; no approach to that form since, however, and although Ryan Moore is booked, the absence of cheekpieces raises a query.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.35

Form: 722124 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Back from a break when down the field in this race last year; has had relatively few chances at 5f and thoroughly proved her mettle at the trip when a close, persevering second of 20 in the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot in June; failed to repeat it at Goodwood since but she has it in her to go well.
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20th

16

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Frost At Dawn

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Has only ever won three races but there's no doubting how smart she is when getting good to firm ground, as when beaten by only American Affair in the 2025 running and a later third to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York; it's easy to excuse two defeats in 2026 and look forward to another solid show.

40/1

8th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Frost At Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: William Knight

Made all in Listed race here (6f, good to firm) last May and placed in two 5f Group 1s subsequently; in the mix on best form and she's a lot better than she showed at Newmarket on her return, but has to leave that heavy defeat well behind; cheekpieces go on; slight doubt about slow ground.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Frost At Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

A record of two wins from 16 turf starts in no way does justice to the Group 1 form she's capable of, such as a close second in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot and a third to Asfoora in the Nunthorpe at York (both 5f, good to firm); the likely fast ground is a blessing and has good claims if on song.

6/1

12/1

Form: 1-3006

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Continued to nail it on the AW when making it 4-4 with a Listed win last November; has yet to hack it on turf but he was clear of his group on the wrong side in Jm Jungle's Group 2 at Goodwood recently and this track can suit, too; may yet have a big turf race in him.
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10th

8

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Night Raider

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Turned his back on a brilliant AW career and, after some fruitless efforts on turf in 2025, as when fading into mid-division in this race, the switch has paid off handsomely since he was gelded, the usual front-running tactics working well at Newmarket (good to firm) before he showed he doesn't have to lead when arriving late for a cosy Group 2 win at Haydock (also 5f, good to soft) in May; this stiff 5f asks a question but he could achieve yet more.

13/2

1st

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Night Raider

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Not beaten far in two 5f Group 1s last August/September (good to firm/yielding) and he finally got off the mark on turf when making all in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was his first run since being gelded and he could be tough to reel in.

4/1

1st

5

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Night Raider

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Often leads; he's pure quality on the AW (4-4) but has had trouble sustaining his effort on turf, even allowing for being first home on his side in a Group 2 at Goodwood in August; gelded since last seen but whether he'll appreciate this stiff finish is questionable.

8/1

14/1

Form: -16015 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Can look good over 5f, as when winning either side of a winter break and, more recently, when outstaying She's Quality in a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; however, he's had some wobbles too and his fifth to Arizona Blaze in a Group 2 at the Curragh last time was one of them; quite capable of a good show on his best form and has been supplemented.
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1st

3

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Rumstar

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Creditable second on reappearance when bidding for a second win in the Palace House at Newmarket; hindered by poor draw at Royal Ascot since; landed this contest (good to firm) 12 months ago, despite carrying 3lb extra, and has no penalty this time; major contender.

11/4

25th

10

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Rumstar

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Acts well on good or quicker; Listed winner over C&D; has had excuses for two Group 1 defeats at 5f in Britain, not ideally drawn in this race last June and checked in his run in the Nunthorpe at York in August, albeit still doing well in the latter in fifth of 17 to Asfoora; useful comeback at Newmarket in April when a close second to Night Raider; can be thereabouts.

14/1

2nd

7

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Rumstar

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Acts on flat tracks but he comes into his own when tackling a stiff test at 5f, as when winning this race last year, taking C&D record to 2-2, and roaring home to win a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; cheekpieces worn in October are discarded; yard in form; not to be underestimated.

5/1

11/1

Form: 231231 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly honest 5yo who has risen to new heights over 5f this year with his win in the Dash at Epsom (good; acts on good to firm) topped by a Group 2 win at Goodwood last time out, albeit with the race going like clockwork for him; has more to do in this company, including with Washington Heights on Listed form over C&D in July, but he won't fail for the want of trying.
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3rd

3

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Jm Jungle

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Six wins to his name include 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last summer; not quite at his best this season, although a midfield run in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time was a step in the right direction; third here 12 months ago and should be involved in the shake-up again.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Jm Jungle

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today.

9/1

Form: 6-1341 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has left her 2yo form way behind over 6f this year, belying big odds when travelling strongly but not giving an inch when fourth of 21 in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup (good to firm) at Royal Ascot; seized on a good opportunity in a Group 3 here since and is proving progressive; the return to 5f, after just one run at the trip as a 2yo, is an unknown but she probably has the pace to cope.
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9th

18

(19)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Sayidah Dariyan

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Close fourth in the Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) 12 months ago and readily won the Group 3 Summer Stakes against fellow fillies at York (6f, good) last July; last month's comeback third to Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket gives her something to build on but others are more compelling.

33/1

3rd

8

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Sayidah Dariyan

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Had excuses (trip/draw) returned to Group 1 level in last two appearances; progressive otherwise and ran well in the Commonwealth Cup prior to Group 3 win at York (6f, good) last summer; may still have more to offer; major contender.

4/1

15

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Sayidah Dariyan

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Close fourth in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup (6f, good to firm) before stylish win against her own sex in Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good); outpaced when mid-division in Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and has something to find at this level, but this 3yo could have more to offer now back up to 6f; not ruled out; unraced on slow ground.

12/1

8th
12 (7)
Mgheera

10/1

Form: 06-112 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has given trouble at the start and refused to enter the stalls at Royal Ascot but she's smart on her day, as when coming through strongly to win a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good) in May; outpointed by Arizona Blaze in a Group 2 at the Curragh in July, though, and another slow start could cost her on this track.
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14th

18

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Mgheera

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Had a brainstorm before this race last year when refusing to go in the stalls but she'd impressed the time before when winning a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good); some respectable efforts in Group races over the last 12 months haven't suggested she'll be a serious threat this time.

40/1

5th

12

(11)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Mgheera

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made it 2-2 for the yard (good/good to soft) when winning this last year and some good runs in defeat subsequently, including in Group 1s; could improve for her recent reappearance sixth at Longchamp; might be thereabouts.

8/1

6th

10

(14)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Mgheera

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Beat today's rival She's Quality to win 5f Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in May; did not compete at Royal Ascot after spreading a plate; outpointed by Arizona Blaze in a C&D Group 2 here in July; was a bit slow out of the stalls, and it was the same story in the Nunthorpe, could feature if avoiding a recurrence.

10/1

9th
14 (16)
Celandine

33/1

Form: 415-32 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo form when making the running for Group 2 win (6f, good to firm) at this meeting last year; has been running over 6f this year, giving best to Sayidah Dariyan back here in July before losing out narrowly in a Chester Listed race; has more to prove back at 5f; yard also runs Mgheera.
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12th

1

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Celandine

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ed Walker

0-7 since winning the 2024 Lowther over C&D (good to firm) but her third to Sayidah Dariyan in this race last year is her peak RPR; hasn't fired in two outings this year (including fifth to Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket) but this C&D does seem to bring out the best in her.

14/1

8th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Celandine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

0-6 since winning the Group 2 Lowther (6f, good to firm) as a 2yo, although she had an excuse (awkward leaving stalls, never a threat) in 6f Listed event at Newmarket (13-2) on reappearance; below par on two previous attempts at 5f, but not ruled out if on a going day for in-form yard.

11/2

5th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Celandine

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Disappointing in similar event over C&D when last seen and is 0-5 since winning the Lowther as a 2yo; however, this seasonal debut may be the time to catch her; good third to Sayidah Dariyan in Group 3 at York (6f) on 2025 reappearance.

9/1

10/1

Form: 0-2222 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
She doesn't hang around and can lead but she found the stiff 5f at Sandown (good to firm) against her when run down late on by Rumstar in July; ridden much more patiently in Group 2 at Goodwood since, setting to work with a will but failing by a neck to overhaul Jm Jungle; this track can see her to good advantage and she can go well; blinkers return in place of cheekpieces.
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4th

12

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Shes Quality

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

1-15 in stakes race, that win gained in a 5f Listed event last season; despite that poor strike rate, she deserves plenty of credit for consistency this season; runner-up in four consecutive British Group 2/3 races before well held in mid-field behind Asfoora in the Nunthorpe.

10/1

10th

13

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Shes Quality

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

She doesn't hang around and can lead but she found the stiff 5f at Sandown (good to firm) against her when run down late on by Rumstar in July; ridden much more patiently in Group 2 at Goodwood since, setting to work with a will but failing by a neck to overhaul Jm Jungle; this track can see her to good advantage and she can go well; blinkers return in place of cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

12

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Shes Quality

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Speedy filly; better than ever in 2025, notably when runner-up, after getting no cover and racing apart from the winner, in a warm Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good; had form on soft early in career) in May; perhaps found the steep 5f at Sandown rather too much since but this test can suit; in the thick of it.

8/1

11/2

Form: 131621 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Often leads; has had plenty of racing for his tender years but he's tough and reliable and his first 5f run of the year saw him achieve strong form in winning with something to spare from Mgheera in a Group 2 at the Curragh (good; acts well on firm) in July; still has potential over 5f.
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1st

6

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Arizona Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Very experienced for his age; winner of six of his 16 starts and placed eight times; strong form in winning with something to spare from Mgheera in a C&D Group 2 in July; faded in the final quarter-mile of the Nunthorpe; could bounce back and helps to give the stable a strong hand, with Bucanero Fuerte also in the mix.

6/1

11th

9

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Arizona Blaze

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Often leads; has had plenty of racing for his tender years but he's tough and reliable and his first 5f run of the year saw him achieve strong form in winning with something to spare from Mgheera in a Group 2 at the Curragh (good; acts well on firm) in July; still has potential over 5f.

11/2

5

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Arizona Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Front running 3yo is a two-time Group 3 winner at 5.5f-6f; narrowly denied in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf last November on his last start over 5f (firm); touched off in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last month (6f, gd-fm); right in the mix on official ratings and a bold bid looks likely.

100/30

14/1

Form: -24371 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Yet to have an off day on this track, poorly drawn when sixth of 12 in this race last year, and after slogging away in many of the best sprints he seized on a drop in class when winning a Listed race over C&D (good to firm) in July; unlikely to be far away but vulnerable for win purposes.
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8th

1

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Washington Heights

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Made most to win this race (good to firm) 12 months ago and bounced back to form to beat seven rivals in Listed race at Carlisle six weeks ago; penalised this time but should give it another good go from the front.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Washington Heights

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back.

5/1

8th

9

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Washington Heights

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Can lead; won 6f Group 3 here in 2024 but a beaten favourite in this race last year and sole success in 2025 came in a Listed York race (5f, good to firm); below best on recent comeback and a win looks unlikely.

25/1

OUR TIP
13th
2 (12)
Kerdos

40/1

Form: 6-7558 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Good spell in 2024 included Group 2 win at Haydock and a close fifth of ten at Goodwood (both 5f; soft and good to firm); retained all his ability when first home among the low numbers in the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot but he hasn't risen to the occasion in his other races this year (in cheekpieces latest, now discarded) and is on the verge of becoming frustrating.
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1st

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in 2024, his last victory; yet to hit those heights for this yard and has been soundly beaten on his last three starts; 0-2 on the AW but did run well here behind Valiant Force in February; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn last time.

16/1

11th

7

(17)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; has failed to win since; last four runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; cheekpieces used for first time in Ireland.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Kerdos

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; hasn't won since and last three runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; tongue tie tried now.

12/1

80/1

Form: 410219 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Speedy and has improved this year, finishing a close second to Jm Jungle (who received 3lb) in the Dash at Epsom in June before winning a Listed race at Chantilly (also 5f, good); failed to repeat those efforts behind Jm Jungle at Goodwood since but a revival isn't out of the question.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Spartan Arrow

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Enjoyed an excellent 2025 when a four-time scorer, including in 5f Group 3 at Dundalk in October; yet to fire this term and failed to beat a rival in 5f Pontefract handicap last month; tried in a change of headgear here.

10/1

13th

2

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Spartan Arrow

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Not solid on form shown in UAE and Britain this year but is very useful on his day, being a turf Listed and AW Group 3 scorer last term, as well as close second in the Epsom "Dash".

9/1

8th

2

(11)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Spartan Arrow

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Four wins in 2025, notably a Group 3 at Dundalk in October; struggled in two runs in the Middle East this year and he is 4lb higher than when second in last summer's Dash at Epsom, his most recent run in a handicap.

12/1

16th
3 (1)
Manaccan

66/1

Form: /3/004 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won two 5f Listed races and a Group 3 (AW) in 2022; missed two years subsequently and well back in two Group races this summer; his fourth of ten at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago was more like it but this looks too big a task.
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9th

1

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Manaccan

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Won Listed (including C&D on good to soft) and Group 3 races before two-year absence; out of his depth in Group 1 and 3 races since but sights were lowered when he was a more encouraging fourth of ten in the Shergar Cup over C&D (good to firm) last month; back on dry land after another Group 1 venture since and can't dismiss.

12/1

16th

3

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Manaccan

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: John Ryan

Won two 5f Listed races and a Group 3 (AW) in 2022; missed two years subsequently and well back in two Group races this summer; his fourth of ten at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago was more like it but this looks too big a task.

66/1

4th

1

(11)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Manaccan

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Ryan

Hard to weigh up after being absent for two years and then finishing down the field in Group races over this C&D and at Sandown, but he's well treated on the pick of his form, including a cosy win in this race in 2022, and he has the benefit of Hollie Doyle in the saddle.

13/2

5/1

Form: 11121 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
High-class sprinting juvenile whose sole defeat in five starts came over 6f in June; put the record straight with another improved show to win a 5f Group 3 at Goodwood under a penalty since; that wasn't the strongest of races, her main victims having marks in the 90s, but this easy track looks sure to suit her style and with the serious weight concession from her elders she has obvious claims; has been supplemented.
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10th

12

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Lady Iman

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Amassed an impressive CV in her opening runs last season; won her AW maiden before landing a 5f Curragh Listed contest, and a Naas Group 3; failed to justify 8-15 odds in a Curragh Group 2 before resuming progress with a Molecomb Stakes victory at Goodwood; form tapered off in her final two Group runs; big player on ratings but lacks a run.

5/1

9

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Lady Iman

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Unraced on softer than good; down the field in the Nunthorpe when taking on her elders last time; very productive (11121) otherwise and beat some of today's rivals in the Molecomb at Goodwood; leading form claims back against own age group.

3/1

16

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Lady Iman

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: G M Lyons

High-class sprinting juvenile whose sole defeat in five starts came over 6f in June; put the record straight with another improved show to win a 5f Group 3 at Goodwood under a penalty since; that wasn't the strongest of races, her main victims having marks in the 90s, but this easy track looks sure to suit her style and with the serious weight concession from her elders she has obvious claims; has been supplemented.

5/1

Form: 1051 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has led; failed to see out 6f at Newmarket in July but she confirmed this is her trip when racing away with a 5f conditions race at Goodwood (good) 23 days ago; could turn out a fair bit better than that form but needs to be in this company; has been supplemented.
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7th

13

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Spicy Marg

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Listed winner at Newmarket (6f, good) last October; beaten 4.5l into third by Venetian Sun in the Sandy Lane at Haydock on good to soft in May but got a lot closer that rival on quicker ground in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, going down by only a head for a big career best, with reopposing Fitzella fifth; the one to beat.

9/4

2nd

20

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Spicy Marg

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

Listed winner at Newmarket (6f, good) last October; respectable efforts this season when midfield in the 1,000 Guineas (1m, good to firm) and third in the Sandy Lane at Haydock (6f, good to soft) but she was no match for the winner Venetian Sun last time and today's task may well be beyond her.

40/1

3rd

7

(7)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Spicy Marg

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Proved a useful sprinter last season, notably winning over 5f at Glorious Goodwood in the summer and over 6f at Newmarket (good-ground Listed contest) final outing; finished in front of Venetian Sun when creditable eighth in the 1,000 Guineas on her reappearance; while she shouldn't be inconvenienced by the drop back to 6f it remains to be seen whether she can confirm that superiority over Karl Burke's filly at the shorter distance.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £1040.50
Straight Forecast £883.89
Tricast £6152.90
Trifecta £12303.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arizona Blaze

The Times:

Night Raider

NEWMARKET:

Spicy Marg

LAMBOURN:

Sayidah Dariyan

Telegraph:

Lady Iman

Daily Mail:

Frost At Dawn

The Guardian:

She's Quality

Daily Mirror:

Spicy Marg

The Star:

Sayidah Dariyan

RP RATINGS:

Arizona Blaze

TOPSPEED:

Arizona Blaze

POSTDATA:

Arizona Blaze

Daily Record:

Arizona Blaze

D Express:

Night Raider

The Sun:

Night Raider