15.30
GoodGo Local Stores Minster Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £93571.5
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.40
- Place: £3.00
Form: 1021-9 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (10) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Classy on his day and although not at his best at Deauville in July when last seen, he had been better than ever when winning a Group 2 at York (6f, good) in May; some form claims despite the penalty but flat tracks suit him well and he's having his first run on this one; yard also represented by Division. |
8/1 |
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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 |
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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 |
11/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 98320- D
Last run: 207 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (10) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
High-class sprinter on his day; enjoyed his finest hour when winning this event (soft ground) in 2024, but mostly disappointing since and only 11th in this 12 months ago; had a confidence-boosting victory in an AW conditions race last month but he'll need more back in the highest grade. |
12/1 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won the 2024 Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) but is 0-8 since; held in Group 1s on his last two starts, including in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last time (runner-up the previous two years), but he was runner-up in Group 2 at York in June and has a good chance at the weights on his return to the AW. |
9/4 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) in 2024 and has finished second in the last two runnings of this race (good); also runner-up in Group 2 Minster Stakes at York (6f, good) on this season's reappearance; merely mid-division at Royal Ascot in June last time (6f, good to firm) but getting back on slower ground should help; he's firmly in calculations. |
7/2 |
14/1
- Place: £7.70
Form: 33349- C BF
Last run: 256 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (4) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Over three years have passed since his last win but that was in Group 1 company; retains ability and he wasn't beaten far in a 6f Listed race at York four weeks ago; considered back at 5f. |
15/2 |
|
4th 4 (8) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock three years ago; that remains his last success but he ran well over C&D at the Dante meeting in May and has the class to play a big role at this level. |
11/2 |
|
10th 12 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
0-9 since winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) in September 2023 but he's often run extremely well in the meantime, finishing placed in the 2024 and 2025 runnings of the King Charles III Stakes here (5f, good to firm) and third on last month's reappearance in the Group 2 Minster Stakes at York (6f, good); each-way contender at a track he obviously relishes. |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 50-114 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (6) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Prolific AW winner whose offputting 0-21 strike-rate on turf doesn't do him anywhere near justice, as he's finished in the frame many times in Group sprints, including on this track; not far away in a Group 3 at Newbury recently and he could go well at a price now back at 6f. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 (8) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ten-time AW winner; has comparable form on turf, including in Group 3 races at Newbury, and holds place claims on the figures in this field; harder to make first choice, being 0-20 in this sphere. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 371-12 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (10) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Escapes a penalty for his Listed win at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; his last two runs haven't been his best but there have been mitigating factors; has a course win on his record and he should go well. |
16/1 |
|
18th 3 (18) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Only seventh in this race 12 months ago when 10lb lower; his improved form this spring has warranted this lofty mark and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month (off 1lb higher), doing best of the far-side group; still looks up against it here. |
40/1 |
|
6th 3 (9) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Listed winner at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March before close second in Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good); returned to form when first of four in the far-side group in the Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to find in today's company but he's 2-3 on soft ground and is not ruled out each-way. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 066-26 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (11) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Ran a career best over this C&D when third in the 2024 Group 1 Commonwealth Cup, but he often spoils his chance these days by pulling too hard; only sixth in Group 3 here two weeks ago and he meets stronger opposition today. |
80/1 |
|
6th 5 (8) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has been a high flyer over this C&D in his time and he wasn't far away in the Group 1 July Cup on his final start in 2025; this year hasn't been going so well but he's had wind surgery since last seen in July and some sort of revival is on the cards; yard runs three. |
28/1 |
6/1
Form: 72510- D
Last run: 207 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (7) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won this last year (good); in and out since but he returned to form with a win in the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; showed promise on sole encounter with good to soft ground (unraced on softer); entitled to respect. |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won the Sprint Cup at Haydock last season when his form also featured a fine second in the July Cup; towards the rear in this year's edition of the Newmarket showpiece last month; previously found 5f a bit sharp in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot; best treated at the weights but questions to answer. |
5/4 |
7/2
Form: 2137-5 D BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 (5) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Won Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2025, then finished a close third to Jm Jungle in a Group 2 at Goodwood (5f, good to soft); after several low-key displays, back to form when third behind American Affair and Rumstar at Goodwood; had her path repeatedly blocked in the Nunthorpe and her fourth placing can be upgraded; fair prospects of a turnaround with Starlust and Rumstar. |
13/2 |
|
4th 16 (13) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 12lb |
Won Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2025, then finished a close third to Jm Jungle in a Group 2 at Goodwood (5f, good to soft); she's had a chequered 2026 but the return to Goodwood last time may have helped when again close up in third; needs to find more in this company. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 10 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Won the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last June before fine third in this race under a penalty (good to soft); however, she's struggled to hit the same heights subsequently. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 2007-0
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (1) |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up in last season's Group 1 Nunthorpe at York and he would be hard to beat on these terms if returning to that level; 2026 campaign has been fairly disappointing but the return to faster ground will help. |
9/4 |
|
7th 2 (8) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Last summer's Nunthorpe second was a clear personal best; this season has been a struggle, including in this season's Nunthorpe nine days ago (first run after a gelding operation); not sure he wants the ground too testing and others look stronger. |
7/1 |
|
13th 1 (6) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Rose far above his previous form when second of 17 to Asfoora in this race (100-1) last year in first-time cheekpieces but their effect was fleeting and subsequent runs, including in a handicap, don't offer much hope today; has now been gelded. |
80/1 |
9/1
Form: /1151- C
Last run: 330 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (18) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June before missing the rest of the season; high points this season are his 1l second in the Group 2 Temple Stakes (5f, good to soft) in May and his Group 2 King George win at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) in July; failed to confirm Goodwood form with Rumstar and Time For Sandals in the Nunthorpe. |
8/1 |
|
12th 2 (4) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Said goodbye to handicaps when winning over C&D in May 2025 and just two runs later he won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm; handles good to soft); off the track for nearly a year after and he's been slowly working his way back to form since, looking more his old self when winning a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest; a likely force. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 3-2136 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
12-time winner, including 2024 edition of this race; has a bit to prove after two down-the-field finishes but faced tough task in Group 1 July Cup here last time and he looked as good as ever when creditable third in Group 3 on Rowley Mile here (6f, good) in April; in the shake-up if back on song. |
10/1 |
|
11th 6 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Multiple winner, most recently when sent over to Qatar in February, but his form has regressed since and this is a difficult task even if a revival materialises; gained his C&D wins at handicap/Listed level; yet to score above Group 3. |
33/1 |
|
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 |
33/1
Form: 1824-0 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Pretty lightly raced for his age, particularly in handicaps because on last four outings he contested a Listed race and three Group events; gelded after the heavy defeats on his two races in the spring this season. |
22/1 |
|
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 |
8/1
Form: 431/31 CD
Last run: 67 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (12) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
2024 Gimcrack winner; good third at Lingfield on his belated reappearance before winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed; fine ride) in March; below par on turf twice since but likely to make a bold bid back on AW. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Won the Gimcrack as a 2yo (Group 2; form worked out well); better than ever on AW earlier in the year, making most in a 7f Listed event at Wolverhampton in March; 15-2 fourth favourite for a York Group 2 ten days ago but found nothing when asked for his effort, eventually coming home in his own time; has the ability to go well despite a penalty but he does have a point to prove all of a sudden. |
7/1 |
|
13th 5 (11) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Missed last season; retains every ounce of ability judged on AW performances this year, last time landing a Listed prize at Wolverhampton (7f) to take his overall record to 3-6; possibly still has further improvement in him; interesting returned to the C&D of his 2024 Gimcrack win. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £52.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £40.10 |
| Tricast | £912.83 |
| Trifecta | £1201.00 |
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