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GoodZyn Abernant Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £53874.5
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £29.80
- Place: £6.80
Form: 48300- D
Last run: 180 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (3) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Capable of smart form, such as placed efforts in two July Cups, but is getting long in the tooth and seems unlikely to break his Abernant duck at the fourth attempt (record in this race reads 404); losing spell goes back almost three years. |
25/1 |
|
11 (9) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has run well at long odds in several Group 1s, including when second in this race in 2022 (150-1) and when third to No Half Measures in this year's July Cup (40-1), but he was never a threat in the Sprint Cup six weeks ago and his overall record is none too consistent. |
50/1 |
|
9 (11) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up in the July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in 2023 and, having been lightly raced since, he was a 2l third of 14 to No Half Measures in that same Group 1 two months ago (good to firm); each-way claims if reproducing that form but his profile indicates it's far from guaranteed. |
66/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 9371-1 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Steadily progressive over 6f, mostly in handicaps prior to showing bigger things this season by bagging Listed honours at Doncaster (good to soft) and finishing a good second in Group 3 at Newmarket (good); at the top of his form and may rate higher still; in the mix. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 1 (12) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Steadily progressive, mostly in handicaps, throughout his career; won by 1l going away from Jasour in Listed event at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on seasonal debut, looking better than ever and taking record to 6-23; solid second in both C&D starts; enters calculations upped further in grade. |
11/2 |
|
1st 4 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Notably tough and consistent in handicaps, posting another personal best when winning narrowly at Ascot (6f, soft) last October; this Listed event requires another step up the ladder but he always gives his all and it's not out of the question. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 573-21 CD
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (13) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner who has a strike-rate of 12-34 overall and 3-4 at York, the most recent course success in 7f Group 3 last June (equally effective at 6f); ties in with some of today's opponents on penultimate effort; removal of usual hood backfired last time; likely to go well. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner whose 12 wins include a Group 3 at York (7f, good) last June; he was an excellent third of 19 in the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f) in October; has since run up to his best in a 5f AW race at Newcastle in January and it will be interesting to see how he gets on back at this trip on turf with his regular hood discarded; ran creditably in 6f Group 3 at Newmarket last time. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 9 (5) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Very useful front-runner whose strike-rate is 12-32; bagged Group 3 honours at York (7f) last June and a valuable pot at Doha (6f) most recently; unbeaten (4-4) in 6f contests on the Newmarket courses and has shown that he can win in sizeable fields; likely to make a bold bid back here. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 150-11 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (4) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Good strike-rate on AW includes a Listed sprint double at Lingfield this year; has lots of good form on turf, including very close third in this race two years ago and respectable fourth in Newmarket Group 3 last time; still a maiden (0-19) in this sphere, however. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 (14) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Good strike-rate on AW includes a Listed sprint double at Lingfield this year, sharing the spoils with Completely Random on reappearance; similar to that rival, looks far from guaranteed to maintain the form back on turf; 0-18 in this sphere. |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
21st Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Smart on turf but AW is his thing and he added another Listed win to his tally when dead-heating in the Kachy Stakes (6f) here three weeks ago; has a penalty to shoulder but that was also the case when he won the corresponding race in 2024 (run at Southwell); a lower draw would have been preferable but he looks set to go well again. |
2/1 |
7/2
Form: 32137- D
Last run: 222 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (10) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Low-mileage filly who held on by a neck in last year's Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and had excuses for her subsequent defeats in 2025; not disgraced, despite failing to justify favouritism, in Newmarket Group 3 on reappearance; again respected at the weights. |
7/2 |
|
5th 12 (11) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Low-mileage filly who held on by a neck in last year's Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm); had excuses for her subsequent defeats in other major sprints at Goodwood (drop back to 5f; still ran creditably) and Haydock (poorly drawn); has the best chance at the weights. |
7/2 |
|
17 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Progressive 3yo who went close in Chantilly Group 3 (6f, soft) in May before 25-1 win in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm); another big run when close third in Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) under 5lb penalty; possible player back up to 6f. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 6066-2 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (5) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Far from disgraced in last three appearances (various grades) but finished behind some of today's rivals in those contests and needs to raise his game somewhat; on a ten-race losing sequence that goes back to Group 3 honours two years ago. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Very useful 6f performer who registered last success in Group 3 contest at Ascot two years ago; has Group 1 form, including creditable sixth in the 2025 July Cup; made a solid start to his 2026 campaign with 1l second to Aramram at Doncaster; again likely to be thereabouts. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 (8) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Not the easiest of rides (sometimes slowly away and can pull hard) but he's smart on his day and he wasn't beaten far when sixth in the July Cup at Newmarket last summer; now having first run since and this is a significant drop in grade; stablemate of James's Delight and gives Clive Cox a strong hand. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 92133- D
Last run: 167 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won Yarmouth nursery (6f, soft) in September but better form when third in Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (good) and Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (again 5f, firm) the following month; looked to have trained on when beaten around 2l in all-aged Group 3 at Newmarket four weeks ago; holds Group 1 entries over 5f and 6f at Royal Ascot and now drops back into his own age group; sets the standard. |
11/4 |
|
7th 14 (7) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
Proved well ahead of his mark in sole handicap attempt and only start over 6f, then finished a good third in the Cornwallis (behind Beckford's Folly) and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint; receives weight all round and could go well. |
25/1 |
|
2 (1) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Proved well ahead of his opening mark in Yarmouth nursery (6f, soft) most recently and remains unexposed; however, faces a much stiffer task on these terms dropped further in distance. |
25/1 |
13/2
Form: 41161- C
Last run: 188 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (14) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Has been described as a challenge by connections but he's a talented one and the drop to 5f suited when beating a smart rival (later runner-up at the Breeders' Cup) in a Group 3 over C&D (good; won a novice on good to firm) in October; nothing special on his recent return here but he was eased when his winning chance had gone and the return to 5f can suit; much respected. |
12/1 |
|
8th 13 (1) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Gelded prior to prevailing narrowly in the Cornwallis (5f, good; Group 3) on final 2yo start, taking record on the Newmarket tracks to 3-3; effective over 6f and looks open to further improvement; carries 3lb penalty; respected kept to this venue in first attempt against his elders. |
13/2 |
|
3 (4) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Gelded since flopping in AW Group 3 last time; recorded novice wins on the July course (6f) in last two turf attempts, leaving the impression he'll cope with this drop in trip; may do better still. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 21021- D
Last run: 221 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (1) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Steps up further in class but he has progressive York form and brings impressive stats, being 3-4 over C&D (gained last win cosily in good-ground Listed race) and 4-9 in headgear, which is reapplied with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; has a better chance than bare ratings suggest. |
12/1 |
|
9th 5 (8) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Has form on the Newmarket tracks but recorded last three wins at York, including when beating Crestofdistinction with more in hand than the narrow margin suggests in Listed grade on most recent appearance; likely to be more interesting when back at that venue. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 1138-5 D BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Made good progress over 6f last season; better than ever with his second at Leicester four weeks ago (6f, good to firm); still has more to give but this looks deep for a Listed contest. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (10) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Won four times during a progressive campaign last year but he's come up short in Listed/Group 3 events this spring; seems ideally suited by fast ground but he's still 4lb higher than for his last win and has some work to do back in a handicap. |
7/1 |
|
10th 8 (2) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Only fifth when favourite for AW event on reappearance but is reasonably interesting back on turf, provided he gets ideal ground; has form figures of 12113 on good/firmer, the final effort in Listed grade behind Elmonjed; may still have more to offer. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 074-11 D
Last run: 75 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (21) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Looks well treated on this year's AW form but failed to transfer it back to turf (in Group 3) last time when bidding for a 6f hat-trick, and still has a weaker strike-rate in this sphere; bit to prove back at 7f and doesn't look the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
11th 2 (13) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Dead-heated with Diligent Harry in Listed grade to complete a Lingfield 6f double in January and take AW record to 4-8; effective when fresh but is by no means certain to transfer the improvement back to turf; only 1-9 in this sphere; tongue-tie applied. |
12/1 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
31st Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
He returned from a 73-day break with an emphatic C&D win two weeks ago; held a class advantage over those rivals and that isn't the case here but he did finish his race off extremely strongly and he shouldn't be underestimated. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 37100- CD
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
|
12th 11 (6) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Campaigned mostly over 5f last year, bagging Listed honours at York in July prior to facing stiffer tasks returned to Group 1 level; effective at 6f in the past and produced his peak RPR when landing this prize (on good ground) in 2024; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 51824- D
Last run: 200 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (8) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Produced peak performance over C&D, namely close second to Elmonjed in Listed event; however, faces a stiffer assignment in this higher grade and his reappearance effort (heavy defeat in Newmarket Group 3) hardly bodes well. |
33/1 |
|
13th 3 (10) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Record of 0-5 on turf compared to 2-3 on AW; admittedly registered his peak RPR in this sphere when second Elmonjed in York Listed contest (6f) on penultimate appearance; however, needs an even bigger effort to go one better in this field. |
20/1 |
|
4th 7 (11) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
3yo British raider beaten a head on first try in stakes company in a listed race at York three weeks ago (6f, good); seemed to handle soft on debut so should be fine if the ground eases; not discounted. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 2205-8 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (9) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour. |
25/1 |
|
8th 11 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast. |
100/30 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £256.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £191.93 |
| Tricast | £779.70 |
| Trifecta | £1751.50 |
Selections
The Guardian:
Completely RandomLAMBOURN:
Diligent HarryDaily Mail:
Beckford's FollyD Express:
Beckford's FollyNEWMARKET:
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Time For SandalsDaily Mirror:
Time For Sandals