15.30
SoftWilliam Hill Temple Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £93571.5
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 1
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 6450-1 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 7 (1) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Gelding operation in the close season has done the trick; followed a Group 3 win with a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good to soft), overcoming a slow start to win in some style; lesser efforts at Royal Ascot and Goodwood since; sixth in the Nunthorpe marked a return to near his best. |
10/1 |
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6th 5 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Has taken time to get to grips with turf and was easily seen off when fourth in this last year; however, a gelding operation in the close season has worked wonders and he followed a Group 3 win with one in a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good to soft), overcoming a slow start to win in some style; his star has dimmed somewhat at Royal Ascot and Goodwood since, but the return to a flat track offers hope that he can be on song again. |
14/1 |
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10th 1 (13) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Returned this year having been gelded and he's been an improved model, winning the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to soft) before leading home those who raced in the centre group when tenth of 26 overall at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); usually front-runs and this speedy track should suit him better than Ascot (ran well in this last year); strong claims despite 3lb penalty. |
3/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1151-0 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
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 |
14/1
- Place: £7.90
Form: 812-39 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (4) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Not at her very best when third at 11-8 here (5f, soft) in June last time but it certainly wasn't a bad run and prior to that she was a good third in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to soft); won this last year (soft) following a break, making it 3-3 here; holds leading claims. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
3-3 at Ayr, all in Listed races including a dead-heat in this race in 2024; ran another fine race when third to classy stablemate Night Raider in the Group 2 Temple Stakes four weeks ago; obvious chance back down in grade and rain won't bother her. |
11/8 |
|
3rd 9 (12) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Three Listed wins, latest at Ayr (5.5f, soft) last September; returned with Listed third at Bath (5f, good) but well beaten in Longchamp Group 3 (5f, soft) since; fifth in this race in 2024; may again be vulnerable. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 557-11 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (6) |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
His form has dipped a touch on his last two starts but he had been flying high in the first half of the year; good chance at the weights. |
5/4 |
|
8th 5 (7) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
5yo front-runner who has been better than ever this year, comfortably winning a handicap at York (5f, good) in May and posting a fine fifth of 26 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); third behind fellow British raiders Cover Up and Partisan Hero over C&D in July; behind several of these at Goodwood. |
10/1 |
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11th 3 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
5yo front-runner who has been better than ever this year, comfortably winning a handicap at York (5f, good) in May and posting a fine fifth of 26 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month; third in Group 2 Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) recently and he could build on those last two efforts, which were on stiff tracks, now on a downhill course; respected. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 2865-6 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 18 (2) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
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 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
50/1
Form: 637-44 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 16 (8) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Put in a spirited effort against Jm Jungle at Beverley, faces a huge task at this level; blinkered for the first time. |
40/1 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Listed win as a 2yo and she was successful in this grade at Ayr (5f, soft) in June too; no impact in a Goodwood Group 2 last time and vulnerable under her penalty, for all she's well drawn and will handle conditions. |
10/1 |
|
14th 14 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Runner-up in the Group 3 Molecomb (5f, good) over C&D 12 months ago and returned to form with Listed win at Ayr (5f, soft) last month; however, it's likely she'll come up short now back up in grade. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 2213-3 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (20) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Won a 5f handicap (soft) at this meeting 12 months ago; highly tried in 2026 and has come up short but he ran a fine race back in handicap company at Ascot (5f, good to firm) seven weeks ago, keeping on strongly for second; raised 2lb but this intermediate trip ought to suit and he won't mind what the weather does; contender. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Hugely progressive as a 3yo, winning three times; highly tried this year and he has run with credit in defeat, notably his Listed third at Naas in April; 9lb higher than for his last handicap run (a 5f win at Doncaster) and could prove vulnerable. |
11/2 |
|
4th 1 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Sometimes slowly away; never dangerous in Group 2 and Group 1 races on last two starts; progressive otherwise, in handicaps prior to good efforts at Listed level; could go well, back down in grade. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 2430-0 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 16 (3) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
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 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
9/1
Form: 3160-4 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (12) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe; Listed winner on heavy at Beverley a fortnight ago. |
25/1 |
|
1st 5 (9) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe nine days ago; drops in grade and holds solid claims. |
5/2 |
33/1
Form: 3130-9 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 (14) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
10yo who is very hard to fancy on what he's produced on his last three starts, down the field in the Temple Stakes at Haydock four weeks ago; however, he showed considerable spark as recently as last October, with a Grade 2 win in the US, and he won this race in 2023 (at 80-1) and 2024 (14-1); didn't run in it last year; certainly not written off today. |
66/1 |
|
10th 1 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Won the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot in 2023 and 2024 and added 5.5f Grade 2 win at Keeneland last October; however, this 10yo wasn't at his best at Meydan in March on his sole run this year, and the drop back to 5f and the forecast slow ground are likely negatives. |
33/1 |
|
10th 4 (10) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Best on good or quicker; his trainer has done so well to keep him to such a high level over the years and he's 2-2 here (including this race in 2022) as well as winning two Group 1s at Royal Ascot, the latest only last June; however, yesterday's rain won't have been welcomed. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 4121-3 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (2) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in this race 12 months ago when trained by Michael Appleby; best run since returning to Clive Cox when a close second to an improver at Newbury (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) last time; solid claims. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Record of 0-4 this term for new stable but latest effort can be forgiven (traffic issues); Listed wins flanked his neck second in this race last year; in the mix, provided he takes to first-time headgear. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 7171-0 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (3) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 12lb |
Made an indelible impression when taking Royal Ascot by storm in the King Charles III two years ago and adding two more Group 1s in 2025 with this race (good to firm) and the Abbaye (very soft); has held on to much of her ability in 2026, not far away back at Royal Ascot and going down narrowly to American Affair in a Group 2 at Goodwood recently, but it's not certain that she still has what it takes to add to last year's win. |
8/1 |
|
4th 8 (6) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Three Group 1 wins, the latest last October, and second in this race in 2024 (seventh last year); step back in right direction when close seventh at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) but finished last at Sandown subsequently (slowly away) and it's been an underwhelming campaign; has to raise her game. |
12/1 |
|
9th 5 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.23 |
| Tricast | £750.28 |
| Trifecta | £1621.80 |