May 02 / 15.35 Newmarket

15.35

Good

Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)

  • Prize money: £297727.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 14 runners
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Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.95

Form: 111- CD

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Son of 2,000 Guineas winner Night Of Thunder and from the family of Dubawi; three from three last term, all starts over 1m, driven out for 1l success in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket (good to firm; Group 2) the final time; that wasn't necessarily a star performance but he keeps getting the job done and commands major respect, being a progressive colt who has a perfect record and has had a "faultless spring" according to his trainer; furthermore, he's already proven over C&D.
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1st

8

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Bow Echo

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Only scraped home from a closing Gstaad in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (good to firm) last time but the race didn't go fully smoothly and he also perhaps hit the front sooner than ideal over that stiff 1m; beat that rival more impressively at Newmarket on reappearance to become, on RPRs, the joint-best 2,000 Guineas winner since Frankel; still unbeaten (5-5) and, given his general trajectory, remains an exciting miler who could dominate this division for the rest of the season.

11/10

1st

1

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Bow Echo

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Hugely progressive and unbeaten in his four races, all over 1m on good/firmer; impressively bagged Classic honours at Newmarket in sole start this term, earning an RPR that makes him the joint-best 2,000 Guineas winner since Frankel; the next two home - Gstaad and Distant Storm - franked the form by filling the first two places in the Irish version; sets a tall standard, accordingly, and his trajectory brings the tantalising prospect of even bigger figures; massively exciting colt.

8/11

1st

4

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Bow Echo

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Son of 2,000 Guineas winner Night Of Thunder and from the family of Dubawi; three from three last term, all starts over 1m, driven out for 1l success in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket (good to firm; Group 2) the final time; that wasn't necessarily a star performance but he keeps getting the job done and commands major respect, being a progressive colt who has a perfect record and has had a "faultless spring" according to his trainer; furthermore, he's already proven over C&D.

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 12221- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Proved rock-solid as a 2yo, readily winning the Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f) then posting form figures of 2221 at Group/Grade 1 level, including in the Dewhurst at Newmarket (7f) when doing well considering he was free to post and in the race; ended the campaign by overcoming a wide trip in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm; won with something to spare); supplemented (effectively re-added) into this at a cost of £30,000 having been removed in late March due to a clerical error; leading contender in his bid to end a 2,000 Guineas drought for Aidan O'Brien, who has landed this Classic a record ten times but not since 2019.
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2nd

10

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Gstaad

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Rock-solid performer whose success in the Irish 2,000 Guineas is flanked by good efforts behind Bow Echo at Newmarket (beaten almost 3l, pair well clear) and Royal Ascot (nearly collared him); admittedly the bare result last time may not be fully reliable, given the way the race panned out and the stiff 1m; however, this smart colt is certainly reliable, having never finished out of the first two, and is again an important player in another rematch with his nemesis.

100/30

2nd

2

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Gstaad

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Very solid performer who continues to improve steadily and has never finished out of the first two; readily landed the Coventry at this meeting 12 months ago and has performed well at Group/Grade 1 level since, most recently registering a 3l success in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh, taking record over 1m to 2-3; clear best of the remainder behind Bow Echo at Newmarket earlier in May and should give the rematch his best shot.

5/2

1st

5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Gstaad

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Beat stablemate True Love on debut before landing the Coventry Stakes; second in three consecutive Group 1 races, including the National Stakes and the Dewhurst; ended the campaign by overcoming a wide trip in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm); has evidently trained on and can go one better than in the 2,000 Guineas by upholding form with Distant Storm.

4/9

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1313- C

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Aptly bred, being by Night Of Thunder and out of a mare by another 2,000 Guineas winner, namely George Washington; 1,900,000euros breeze-up purchase last spring and duly made a big splash in his 2yo races, aside from when pulling too hard in the Acomb; showed smart from at Newmarket (7f, good/good to firm) in the autumn, impressing in the Tattersalls Stakes (Group 3) then running well (one place behind Gstaad) in the Dewhurst; yard has landed this prize three times in the last four years; big player.
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2nd

3

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Distant Storm

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

E1,900,000 breeze-up purchase last spring; very smart juvenile form, aside from when pulling too hard in the Acomb; impressed in winning a 1m Group 3 event at Newmarket in September before a fine third placing (1 1/2l behind Gstaad) in the Dewhurst; now has an 8l deficit to overturn in another clash with Gstaad following his distant 2,000 Guineas third; first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

3rd

5

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Distant Storm

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Aptly bred, being by Night Of Thunder and out of a mare by another 2,000 Guineas winner, namely George Washington; 1,900,000euros breeze-up purchase last spring and duly made a big splash in his 2yo races, aside from when pulling too hard in the Acomb; showed smart from at Newmarket (7f, good/good to firm) in the autumn, impressing in the Tattersalls Stakes (Group 3) then running well (one place behind Gstaad) in the Dewhurst; yard has landed this prize three times in the last four years; big player.

4/1

3rd

2

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Distant Storm

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

1,900,000euros breeze-up purchase; pulled too hard in the Acomb but that defeat is flanked by Newmarket wins; debut form has worked out well and he was impressive in the Goup 3 Tattersalls Stakes over C&D (good) last time having settled better than at York; looks a Group 1 performer in the making and commands respect.

15/8

25/1

Form: 12-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Showed useful form over 6.5f and 6f at Newbury (good/good to soft) last season, winning a maiden by sizeable margin then clear second in the Mill Reef (Group 2; hung left; collared near the finish); good prospect for Jim Boyle this term but doesn't appear to be crying out for 1m.
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14th

9

(17)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Into The Sky

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Second in the 6f Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes as a 2yo; shaped really well when fourth in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on return, fading after disputing lead until over 1f out; that form has worked out notably well and this intermediate distance should suit him down to the ground; strong contender.

5/1

4th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Into The Sky

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jim Boyle

Showed useful form over 6.5f and 6f at Newbury (good/good to soft) last season, winning a maiden by sizeable margin then clear second in the Mill Reef (Group 2; hung left; collared near the finish); good prospect for Jim Boyle this term but doesn't appear to be crying out for 1m.

25/1

2nd

3

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Into The Sky

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Belied his 80-1 odds with emphatic success from the front, ahead of rivals who were strung out like jumpers, in Newbury maiden (6.5f, good) last month; subsequently bought into by Doreen Tabor and supplemented for this prize at a cost of £6,250; very promising.

9/4

Form: 2215-1

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Irish colt who has built up a solid record that includes a good effort in Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start (sole 1m attempt); won going away from Power Blue, who conceded 3lb, in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; could go well but several others bring stronger claims in terms of class and/or potential.
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1st

2

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Thesecretadversary

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Chesham Stakes runner-up here in 2025; convincing winner of Leopardstown Group 3 (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance before racing freely in 2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas; has had more racing than most of these and has to carry a penalty but should be suited by this return to 7f.

10/1

6th

10

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Thesecretadversary

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Chesham Stakes runner-up and Listed winner at Tipperary before a respectable effort in a 1m Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start; won going away from Power Blue (gave 3lb) in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; pulled very hard in the 2,000 Guineas; fifth was a decent outcome in the circumstances; can make his presence felt if settling better.

6/1

5th

14

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Thesecretadversary

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Irish colt who has built up a solid record that includes a good effort in Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start (sole 1m attempt); won going away from Power Blue, who conceded 3lb, in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; could go well but several others bring stronger claims in terms of class and/or potential.

20/1

10/1

Form: 1255-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Very useful colt but possibly needs to dominate, having gained both wins from the front, latest when taking well to first-time cheekpieces and comfortably beating Avicenna by 2l in the Craven Stakes over C&D (good; Group 3) on seasonal debut; by no means certain to have his own way in this bigger field and he's held by a couple of today's opponents on Dewhurst running; otherwise may have more to offer in the retained headgear.
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5th

1

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Oxagon

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won the Group 3 Craven on the Rowley Mile here in April (1m, good) in first-time cheekpieces; soundly beaten in Group 1s on next two starts and same outcome in Group 3 Hampton Court at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); blinkers replace the cheekpieces and the drop back in trip could help; in with a chance on his best form, even under a 5lb penalty, but has to get back on track.

11/1

10th

2

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Oxagon

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won the Group 3 Craven at Newmarket (1m, good) in April in first-time cheekpieces (retained) then kept on for respectable sixth in the 2,000 Guineas there (1m, good to firm); faded when 12th of 16 in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (10.5f, good) but this trip may well be within range if he settles better; not ruled out back down in grade under 4lb penalty.

7/1

6th

11

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Oxagon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Very useful colt but possibly needs to dominate, having gained both wins from the front, latest when taking well to first-time cheekpieces and comfortably beating Avicenna by 2l in the Craven Stakes over C&D (good; Group 3) on seasonal debut; by no means certain to have his own way in this bigger field and he's held by a couple of today's opponents on Dewhurst running; otherwise may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

10/1

40/1

Form: 2531-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Juvenile campaign over sprint distances culminated in Group 1 win at the Curragh (good); held by Gstaad on Coventry running; respectable second to Thesecretadversary, who received 3lb, in 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown on reappearance but doesn't give the strong impression he'll benefit from going up further in trip; indeed, he seems more of a 6f Commonwealth Cup type.
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12th

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Power Blue

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Debut winner at two on soft and later beat this year's 1,000 Guineas heroine True Love in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes (6f, good); no more than minor roles in three 1m Group 1s this season before justifying favouritism when his sights were lowered in a Curragh Group 2 last month (7f, good to firm); he didn't exactly blow his rivals away that day and he's probably playing for the places, for all that a fast-run race at 7f might be his ideal scenario these days.

16/1

1st

7

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Power Blue

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won a Group 1 over 6f here on his final juvenile start (good); runner-up behind subsequent Royal Ascot and Group 1 winner on his reappearance in a Group 3 over 7f at Leopardstown in April (good to yielding); probably not up to the top level as shown in three Group 1 runs over 1m since, but his latest two were meritable; big danger dropping in class and trip; top rated of the field too; stable a little cold currently though.

100/30

100/1

Form: 61-224

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has finished behind some of today's rivals on two occasions, latest in the Craven when admittedly running well on bare figures; gained sole success (from five attempts) at novice level and looks well short of the required standard in this field; first-time headgear needs to make a difference.
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5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Venetian Prince

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won on good to firm as 2yo; 80-1 when among the backmarkers in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in May in first-time cheekpieces; all change with blinkers, 1m3f and heavy going for the Derby Italiano at Milan 17 days ago and it worked a treat as he came home strongly from midfield to win in the final strides; that was a doughty performance and this is another Group 2, but he faces stronger opposition.

16/1

10th

15

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Venetian Prince

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Has finished behind some of today's rivals on two occasions, latest in the Craven when admittedly running well on bare figures; gained sole success (from five attempts) at novice level and looks well short of the required standard in this field; first-time headgear needs to make a difference.

100/1

4th

7

(7)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Venetian Prince

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Scored at Newbury when last seen on turf; looked flattered to finished just under 2l behind Hidden Force, who had something in hand, at Kempton most recently and is unlikely to reverse the placings; however, bred to do better still and may produce another good effort.

20/1

Form: 5138-4

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mainly on AW, most recently 5l fourth (ran well but never dangerous) to King's Trail at Kempton on seasonal debut; bottom of this pack on the figures and trailed home last in the Royal Lodge on sole turf attempt; this outsider has plenty to prove and plenty to find.
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8th

8

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Lord Britain

8st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Has progressive AW form, notably winning twice at Kempton; possibly flattered by his bare figure when rank outsider in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time; in any case, needs to find further improvement.

50/1

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Lord Britain

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Quite a progressive sort on AW and has gained both wins over 7f at Kempton, including in Class 4 handicap latest start; soundly beaten in both turf attempts, always behind in the 2,000 Guineas on second occasion; plenty to find and plenty to prove back in this sphere.

150/1

1st

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Lord Britain

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Has been competitive or more when away from Group company and a strongly run race back at 7f should suit; others still appeal more from a handicapping perspective.

16/1

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12th
3 (6)
Billecart

150/1

Form: 4-15 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has plenty to find in this field and needs to settle better to boot, having raced too freely in Listed event last time when bidding for a Newcastle (1m, AW) double; behind Distant Storm on sole turf attempt; unlikely to emulate his sire Night Of Thunder, who landed this prize in 2014.
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12th

3

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Billecart

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: K R Burke

Has plenty to find in this field and needs to settle better to boot, having raced too freely in Listed event last time when bidding for a Newcastle (1m, AW) double; behind Distant Storm on sole turf attempt; unlikely to emulate his sire Night Of Thunder, who landed this prize in 2014.

150/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Billecart

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: K R Burke

Promising fourth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last July on sole 2yo start and he easily justified 1-6 odds in a four-runner novice over this C&D four weeks ago; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this 2,000 Guineas entry could have plenty more to offer for his top northern yard.

5/2

14/1

Form: 1-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Similar to Into The Sky in having raced at Newbury on both starts; did just enough to win 2yo maiden (6.5f, soft) then ran well, about 2l fourth to Alparslan, in the Greenham (7f, good); the way he shaped last time suggests additional improvement is plausible upped further in trip; by 2,000 Guineas winner Night Of Thunder; more interesting than bare ratings suggest.
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2nd

8

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Needle Match

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Narrow winner of a maiden over an extended 6f (soft) on his debut at Newbury last October; reappeared in the Greenham at the same venue and emerged with credit in finishing fourth of eight, looking in need of a stronger gallop; still looked raw when running in the 2,000 Guineas, eased when beaten; interesting here if he emerges more mature after three months off.

7/2

13th

10

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Needle Match

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Similar to Into The Sky in having raced at Newbury on both starts; did just enough to win 2yo maiden (6.5f, soft) then ran well, about 2l fourth to Alparslan, in the Greenham (7f, good); the way he shaped last time suggests additional improvement is plausible upped further in trip; by 2,000 Guineas winner Night Of Thunder; more interesting than bare ratings suggest.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Needle Match

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Edged ahead inside the final half-furlong and did just enough at Newbury (6.5f, soft) on the same day that Gonna Fly won in better style over 1m; holds a 2,000 Guineas entry, unlike that rival, and is open to progress; bottom of this pack on bare figures as things stand, however.

10/1

14th
2 (8)
Avicenna

14/1

Form: 11-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two from two last year, both starts over 7f at Doncaster and getting up on the line in Listed grade the second time; finished nicely for 2l second to Oxagon, who dictated the pace, in the Craven over C&D (good) on reappearance having again been held up; open to further progress and could pick up some pieces in this big-field scenario, assuming the gallop is suitably strong.
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16th

5

(16)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Avicenna

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Progressed well in his first three outings, with 7f 2yo wins at Doncaster (good to firm/good) and a promising second in the Craven (raced freely, bit short of room), but he ran no sort of race in the 2,000 Guineas (last of 14; 14-1) seven weeks ago; still low-mileage and could bounce back.

12/1

14th

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Avicenna

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two from two last year, both starts over 7f at Doncaster and getting up on the line in Listed grade the second time; finished nicely for 2l second to Oxagon, who dictated the pace, in the Craven over C&D (good) on reappearance having again been held up; open to further progress and could pick up some pieces in this big-field scenario, assuming the gallop is suitably strong.

14/1

2nd

1

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Avicenna

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two from two last year, both starts over 7f at Doncaster, latest in Listed grade (on good ground) when collaring Hankelow on the line despite still seeming green; may have plenty of further progress in him, especially over this extra furlong; one of the main players.

9/2

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Son of Sea The Stars, whose stellar 3yo campaign included a success in the 2,000 Guineas; two from two, both outings over 1m on Kempton AW, last time looking value for more than the 1l-winning margin in a conditions race that Notable Speech (from same yard) won in 2024 before following up in this contest; deserted by William Buick but the stable landed this Classic with the second string, ridden by James Doyle, in 2022; interesting contender who brings significant potential.
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Form: 12

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Unraced at two; AW form this year comprises a win at Southwell (7f) and neck second, doing well having come from difficult position, at Newcastle (1m Listed); promising colt for first-season trainer Charlie Pike but faces a much stiffer task on turf debut; supplemented at a cost of £30,000.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Non-runners

Alparslan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.20
Straight Forecast £17.54
Tricast £49.23
Trifecta £54.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bow Echo

RP RATINGS:

Gstaad

The Times:

Distant Storm

POSTDATA:

Oxagon

D Express:

Thesecretadversary

NEWMARKET:

Bow Echo

Telegraph:

Bow Echo

Daily Mirror:

Bow Echo

The Star:

Bow Echo

The Guardian:

Distant Storm

TOPSPEED:

Gstaad

Daily Mail:

Gstaad

The Sun:

Gstaad

Daily Record:

Gstaad