14.50
FBD Hotels And Resorts Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £35852.17
- 0m 6f 0y
- 23 runners
Runners: 23 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 8-5831 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
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1st 6 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Still below best when third at Newcastle (AW debut) last time but that was something of resurgence; progressive spell culminated in wins over C&D (Listed) and at Haydock (Group 2) in May 2025; possibilities provided he returns to that sort of form. |
4/1 |
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3rd 9 (7) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Useful on turf, recording peak RPR when landing a Group 2 at Haydock (6f, good) last May; not at his best in two runs in Dubai this winter; switch to AW shouldn't be an issue and he has the ability to feature. |
6/1 |
Form: 019212 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 107
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5th 1 (2) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Course specialist made it ten wins here with a Listed race success over this trip in June; also won the Gladness Stakes over 7f here in March; second to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave in the Greenlands in May, with James Delight in third; holding his form admirably on the evidence of Group 2 second over 7f here three weeks ago. |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 (3) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Entering legendary course specialist status after adding a tenth win at the venue in a Listed race last time (6f, good); prior to that he won a C&D Listed contest in March (soft to heavy) when seeing off East Hampton by 1.5l; got closest to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave when a 2l second in a 6f Group 2 here on penultimate (good); always a danger around here and should go well again. |
11/4 |
Form: 10-780 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
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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 |
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10th 2 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Respectable eighth in the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot with reappearance under his belt; better over 6f nowadays and posted one of his peak efforts in this race (good to firm) last year, finishing a neck second; later landed the Sprint Cup at Haydock in sole start under William Buick; interesting with that rider back on board. |
9/1 |
Form: 185130 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 101
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4th 3 (3) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Smart handicap form this season. also a fine third behind Big Gossey in a C&D Listed race on his penultimate start; not one of his better handicap displays on latest. |
14/1 |
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18th 2 (16) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 13lb |
Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on (good); virtually inseparable from Tango Flare based on Listed third behind course specialist here last time; both could feature. |
12/1 |
Form: 7-7546 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 106
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2nd 4 (4) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Former top-class juvenile, six-time winner, four at this track, including the 2023 Phoenix Stakes and this race last year; finished behind Big Gossey and James Delight when fourth in the Greenlands here in May; failed to make much impact over 5f here last time; capable of a big run on his day. |
9/2 |
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6th 1 (9) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Classy juvenile and a six-time winner, including four times at this track over 5f/6f; two wins last season included a Listed heat over 5f at Naas and the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes here over 6f (both on good); weakened late over 6f in a Group 2 here last time, and not dismissed back at 5f. |
17/2 |
Form: -11448 D BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Colt
OR: —
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8th 3 (10) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Made all to win the corresponding race 12 months ago; 2-2 on AW this year and he has performed with credit in Group 3/2 company on turf on his last two starts; should be in the thick of it again. |
11/4 |
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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 |
Form: 1-7120 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 94
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 (14) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; another solid display over 7f at Cork next time; never got involved after slipping coming out of the gates in the Scurry Handicap last time (6.5f, good to firm); firmly in the mix but not certain to appreciate this first try at the minimum trip. |
10/1 |
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17th 8 (14) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 6lb |
Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; had difficulty finding a gap before storming home to win by a neck with several of these behind; another solid display over 7f at Cork; top trainer of sprinters won this in 2020 and 2021. |
5/1 |
Form: 100-63 CD
Last run: 78 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
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3rd 5 (5) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won last year's Greenlands Stakes here, battling well to beat another British challenger, with Big Gossey a little unlucky in a close third; struggled in two Group 1s in the autumn; out of the money on seasonal debut at Doncaster in March; more like it in his repeat bid in the Greenlands, splitting Big Gossey and Bucanero Fuerte; relatively light campaign may stand to him now. |
9/4 |
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3rd 6 (3) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won this event on good ground last year, battling well to beat another British challenger, with Big Gossey a little unlucky in a close third; struggled in two Group 1s in the autumn, including the Ascot event won by Powerful Glory; out of the money, along with the shorter-priced Spycatcher, on seasonal debut at Doncaster in March; this is a deeper race than last year's. |
8/1 |
Form: 266050 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
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15th 1 (1) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Group 1-class sprinter at his best but it's been a struggle this season since an encouraging start at Listed level and he now has his sights lowered for a first crack at a handicap; has a lot of weight and perhaps better at 6f than 5f. |
16/1 |
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5th 2 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Has an underwhelming strike-rate for a horse of his ability and losing spell goes back over two years; that said, has spent over half of his career in Group 1 races, best effort when third in the 2024 Commonwealth Cup; drops back in class after a heavy defeat at this year's Royal Ascot. |
8/1 |
Form: 813514 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 102
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Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 1 (15) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
10st 0lb |
Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap here; proved that he is in good shape with a conditions race victory at Naas a fortnight ago; has run well in Listed events this term; trainer has a strong contender in Headmaster. |
14/1 |
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1st 2 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Seven-time sprint winner, landed a C&D handicap off 97 in April, making all to beat Indigo Dream by 2.5l; shaped well when third in Listed company over C&D in May (Likedbymike in fourth); beaten favourite 20 days ago when fifth at Cork (Likedbymike second) but wasn't disgraced and likely to bounce back at a track he enjoys. |
2/1 |
Form: 320-20 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
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11th 7 (5) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Fourth in the Commonwealth Cup here (good to firm) during progressive 2024 campaign, which culminated in Group 1 C&D win (soft) in the British Champions Sprint; 0-6 since but runner-up in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) last September and filled the same position on last month's return in the Group 2 Minster Stakes at York (6f, good); may not be far away. |
14/1 |
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2nd 10 (2) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Very smart performer whose Group 1 record features a win on Champions Day at Ascot (6f, soft) in 2024 and second-place finishes in the last two runnings of the Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good); leading player at the weights, assuming he's in top form (disappointing back at Ascot when last seen). |
11/2 |
Form: -90120 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
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19th 3 (8) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 13lb |
Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear. |
9/1 |
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2nd 3 (8) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Beat Big Gossey by 0.5l when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September but was in receipt of 10lbs; slow start to this season but back on song in Fairyhouse median auction race latest, winning it for the third time; unlucky in running when down the field in this last season; will like this ground. |
13/2 |
Form: 6-6260
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 99
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1 (9) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Best known for AW exploits, but is effective on turf; not a bad effort on seasonal return in the Habitat Handicap when 2.25l behind the winner Headmaster (6f, good); good second at Navan next time, but his latest two runs have been below-par, including when well beaten over 6.5f here last time; blinkers return and replace the visor worn that day. |
16/1 |
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15th 4 (12) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 11lb |
Best known for AW exploits, also effective on turf; second to Bodhi Bear in a 5f handicap at Navan; visor now replaces blinkers following a below-par Dundalk run last Sunday. |
12/1 |
Form: 011265 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 96
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4 (6) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f at Cork (good) and Down Royal (soft) before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap over C&D in June; returned to handicap company at Cork last time when a creditable fifth (1.75l behind the winner Ipanema Queen); claimer is yet to win from 15 starts. |
10/1 |
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5th 2 (6) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Has been in career-best form this season, winning over C&D and at Down Royal before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh; up another 5lb but can be a player; beaten 6l in Listed contest over 6f at Naas on Wednesday. |
6/1 |
Form: 558-60 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 84
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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11th 6 (8) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Won a C&D handicap off 75 last season; safely held since, most recently seasonal return in Curragh Listed last month; lots to find. |
33/1 |
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6th 7 (1) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Won a Naas handicap off 75 last May; beaten just one rival home in three starts since and has been off the track since heavy Group 3 defeat at Leopardstown last July; impossible to fancy in this company. |
50/1 |
Form: -64050 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 101
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12th 12 (11) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
He's the sole Ballydoyle runner and was second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint last October; however, unable to match that form this season and was behind Partisan Hero and Jakajaro at the Curragh last time. |
40/1 |
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5th 7 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
3yo son of Wootton Bassett signed off last term with an excellent second at the Breeders' Cup (5f, firm) but form has been regressive this season, albeit all three runs have come over 6f; the drop back to 5f is a positive, but he has a fair bit to find on the figures and Ryan Moore prefers the chances of Charles Darwin. |
16/1 |
Form: 1-1800 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 107
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10th 8 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
3yo won three of his four starts last season, including the Norfolk Stakes (5f, gd-fm); started off this campaign with a Listed win at Naas (6f, gd-yld) but has questions to answer after finishing well beaten in a Group 3 back at Naas and in the Commonwealth Cup in first-time blinkers (retained) on latest; the pick of Moore, but needs to get back on track down in trip. |
8/1 |
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16th 4 (20) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Impressive in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes here (5f, good to firm) last June on fourth and final 2yo start; reappeared with Listed win at Navan (6f, good to yielding) in April and he was eased at Naas last month after Ryan Moore felt he lost his action; Moore rides stablemate Albert Einstein but this fellow remains one to be interested in; wears first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
Form: 5-3235 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
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5th 9 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Solid performer who completed a hat-trick during his 2yo campaign and has strong placed form this season, the last two times behind Venetian Sun; switched and finished well for a close third in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot latest; has broadly progressive RPRs in tandem with a gradual rise in class; knocking on the door at Group level. |
9/1 |
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3rd 6 (3) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Listed winner at York (6f, good) last October and reappeared with close third behind Coppull and Midnight Tango in the Group 3 Trial over this C&D (good to firm), finishing strongly after blowing the start; failed to settle and perhaps not seen to best effect when 3l second to Venetian Sun in Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last time; could go well. |
12/1 |
Form: 20-147 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 110
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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7th 9 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
3yo filly is 3-9 with all three of her wins coming over 5f/6f at Naas; won a Group 3 over the latter trip on her seasonal return (good) and outran her odds of 28-1 when a fine 2l fourth in the Commonwealth Cup (6f, gd-fm); gets all the allowances here and the drop back to 5f should pose no problems; big chance. |
11/4 |
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4th 17 (7) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Runner-up to subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner True Love in the Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last September and travelled well when a gutsy winner of the Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas (6f, good) on her reappearance; could build on that latest run and give a good account. |
12/1 |
Form: 53118 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 88
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No Results Found |
Form: -27441 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 109
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1st 7 (5) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
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 |
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4th 4 (5) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Gained his 2yo Group 1 success over 6f then ran respectably over 7f on reappearance; midfield in the 2,000 Guineas and fourth in the Irish equivalent since upped to 1m, both times finishing behind some of today's rivals and leaving the impression he ideally needs a return to shorter; likely to be outstayed and outclassed. |
100/1 |
Form: -41776 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
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6th 1 (8) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won a valuable sales race at last season's Ebor meeting; improved performer this year, winning a Listed event at Newbury (6f, good) before a close seventh in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; disappointed at Newbury two weeks ago when reportedly finding the ground too fast; a penalty could leave him vulnerable today. |
7/1 |
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7th 7 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Sole 3yo in this field; largely progressive colt whose form features wins in York sales race as a 2yo and C&D Listed event on penultimate outing; creditable seventh in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot latest; may have more to offer back down in class; major player. |
5/1 |
Form: 132890
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 100
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14th 12 (14) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 2lb |
In good form this season since joining this yard, winning twice and career-best second in Group 3 Lacken Stakes over C&D in May (good); well below that level however both starts since at Listed level (hung left latest); visor now replaces hood. |
8/1 |
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9th 8 (3) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 9lb |
In good form this season since joining this yard; started the campaign with a Naas handicap win off 72 (5f, soft) and now rated 101; beaten a head by Havana Anna in Naas Group 3 on penultimate; jockey reported she stopped quickly when last at Cork latest; capable of better but risky after that. |
10/1 |
Betting Forcast
Symbol Of Honour, Big Gossey, Big Mojo, Bodhi Bear, Bucanero Fuerte, Diligent Harry, Headmaster, Jamess Delight, Jasour, Keke, Kind Of Blue, Tango Flare, The Highway Rat, Sarahmae, Temperance, Brussels, Charles Darwin, Division, Havana Anna, Oro Blanco, Power Blue, Song Of The Clyde, Oh Cecelia