August 21 / 15.35 York

15.35

Good

Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1)

  • Prize money: £340260
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 18 runners
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Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

50/1

  • Place: £8.25

Form: 74-604 CD BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Finished a close third in the 2024 running and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm; has won on good to soft) later in the year; seen only twice in 2025 and it's been a slow process recapturing form but a recent close fourth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race (first-time visor, now discarded) in July was better; no surprise to see him go well at a price.
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4th

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Starlust

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has smart form; won at the Breeders' Cup in 2024 and made the frame in Group 1 events the last twice, finishing second in the Nunthorpe then fourth in the Flying Five; leading player back down in class.

11/4

4th

10

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Starlust

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Finished a close third in the 2024 Nunthorpe and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm); ran only twice in 2025, slow process recapturing form; right back near the top of his game when best of the rest behind Bacio in the Nunthorpe; can feature alongside Rumstar and Time For Sandals.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Starlust

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Finished a close third in the 2024 running and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm; has won on good to soft) later in the year; seen only twice in 2025 and it's been a slow process recapturing form but a recent close fourth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race (first-time visor, now discarded) in July was better; no surprise to see him go well at a price.

50/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.65

Form: 0-2012 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has four Group 3 wins (on good and good to firm) under his belt; outward appearances suggest this level is beyond him but if the door had opened in time for him in this last year he might have been placed instead of finishing only fifth; frame chance.
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3rd

9

(17)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Rumstar

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Has four Group 3 wins (on good and good to firm) under his belt; recent runs make him a serious Group 1 contender, split American Affair and Time For Sandal at Goodwood; a fine third behind the brilliant Bacio and Starlust in the Nunthorpe; not certain to uphold York form with Time For Sandals who was unlucky.

6/1

3rd

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Rumstar

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Has four Group 3 wins (on good and good to firm) under his belt; outward appearances suggest this level is beyond him but if the door had opened in time for him in this last year he might have been placed instead of finishing only fifth; frame chance.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Rumstar

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Reappeared with good second to Night Raider in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and bounced back from below-par run at Royal Ascot to win at Sandown (5f, good) four weeks ago, taking that Group 3 for the second year in a row; has won here and is firmly in calculations.

9/2

Form: -58003

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
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.
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11th

15

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Time For Sandals

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

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

15:35 York

Time For Sandals

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

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

15:35 Goodwood

Time For Sandals

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

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

11/2

Form: 6-5612 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Stays 6f well but this looks her trip and, following a Group 3 win at Longchamp (soft) she so nearly held on in the King Charles III (good to firm) at Royal Ascot, where Mission Central was better positioned on the stands' side; has come from off the pace on her last two starts, which is a worry on this track, but she has a strong form chance.
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5th

15

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Rayevka

9st 12lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: F-H Graffard

Stays 6f well but this looks her trip and, following a Group 3 win at Longchamp (soft) she so nearly held on in the King Charles III (good to firm) at Royal Ascot, where Mission Central was better positioned on the stands' side; has come from off the pace on her last two starts, which is a worry on this track, but she has a strong form chance.

11/2

2nd

21

(15)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Rayevka

9st 4lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: F-H Graffard

Ran a scorcher when coming from well back to finish third of 21 to Time For Sandals in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup here (6f, good to firm) last June; two defeats at Meydan this spring but she was impressive back over 5f in a Group 3 at Longchamp (soft) in May and this up-and-comer is expected by connections to improve for the return to quick ground; much respected.

7/1

20

(13)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Rayevka

9st 0lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: F-H Graffard

Beaten less than a length in the Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) in June; that remains her best effort but she probably found 5f too sharp when just denied in Group 3 at Longchamp five weeks ago; still low mileage and unexposed; very interesting contender back under optimum conditions.

10/1

14/1

Form: 0-1100 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
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.
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16th

7

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Night Raider

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

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

6th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Night Raider

10st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

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

10th

1

(13)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Night Raider

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

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

25/1

Form: -49035 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Handles most ground; best form when winning a Group 2 on good to soft at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 and although he hasn't nailed it in the same way this year, the recent rain could give him a toehold into this race; visored once as a 2yo, now goes in blinkers.
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5th

6

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

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

14:15 Beverley

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

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

8th
12 (3)
Asfoora

8/1

Form: -00794 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
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.
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8th

12

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Asfoora

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry Dwyer

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

15:35 Goodwood

Asfoora

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry Dwyer

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

13:50 Sandown

Asfoora

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry Dwyer

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

Form: -13801 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has won on soft and yielding ground but best on good or quicker; came from the clouds before meeting trouble in running in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot, so did well to finish about 3l behind the winner; again came from behind when leading near the line in a Group 2 at the Curragh since; in prime form but those tactics can be hard to pull off here.
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9th

4

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Cover Up

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has won on soft and yielding ground but best on good or quicker; beat Partisan Hero in a British-dominated Group 2 over C&D in July; ninth in the Nunthorpe, leaving him a bit to find with several of these.

14/1

9th

3

(15)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Cover Up

10st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has won on soft and yielding ground but best on good or quicker; came from the clouds before meeting trouble in running in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot, so did well to finish about 3l behind the winner; again came from behind when leading near the line in a Group 2 at the Curragh since; in prime form but those tactics can be hard to pull off here.

14/1

1st

2

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Cover Up

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

British raider was in fine form at Meydan at the turn of the year, winning a Listed (yielding) and a Group 2 (good), both over 5f; didn't get the smoothest of runs when beaten 3.5l in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time (behind Rosy Affair and Jakajaro) and could get closer here if getting a clear passage.

7/1

Form: 254260 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Her tremendous progress was highlighted by a close sixth in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm, probably acts on soft) but her hopes were ended by some interference in C&D Listed race won by Redorange next time; her finding a bit more even now can't be ruled out but this bar is high.
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6th

11

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a fine race in the Group 1 King Charles III over C&D in June but unable to match it since; the balance of her form suggests she is up against it here.

16/1

9th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Heavenly Heather

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a stormer when close sixth of 26 in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); unable to match that form before or since but she was beaten only 4l when mid-division in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to soft) last time and is a key player in this lower grade; effective on soft ground.

5/1

11th
7 (18)
Redorange

25/1

Form: 7-8141 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
All turf races on good or quicker ground; best form when narrow winner of a C&D Listed race in July but his sights are raised much higher today in this, his first Group race.
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6th

3

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Redorange

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

Better than ever this season, winning useful handicap at Windsor and Listed contest at York; better than the bare result (hampered) in the Nunthorpe last time; possibilities back down in class.

7/2

11th

7

(18)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Redorange

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

All turf races on good or quicker ground; best form when narrow winner of a C&D Listed race in July but his sights are raised much higher today in this, his first Group race.

25/1

1st

5

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Redorange

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: -02061 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
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.
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2nd

1

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

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

15:35 York

American Affair

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

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

80/1

Form: 07-090 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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.
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3rd

5

(1)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Aint Nobody

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

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

14:15 Beverley

Aint Nobody

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

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

15:35 York

Aint Nobody

10st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

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

Form: 713327 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company.
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12th

8

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Partisan Hero

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Some good efforts over 5f this year but has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair; 66-1 when towards the rear in the Nunthorpe.

20/1

15th

6

(17)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Partisan Hero

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company.

66/1

7th

6

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Partisan Hero

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

6yo who has been campaigned over further for the majority of his career but he's been a progressive sprinter this season, finishing third in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) on July 4 then runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) last time; however, this tougher race demands more.

20/1

Form: 0-1117 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Started the year with two Listed wins at 5f before charging up the stands' side to snatch the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) from under Rayevka's nose; not the same horse in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket after (6f; had good form at the trip as a 2yo) where he wouldn't have won at 5f and was eased down; has a question mark now but he's capable of putting his stamp on this race if on song.
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14th

13

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Mission Central

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Started the year with two Listed wins at 5f before charging up the stands' side to snatch the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, gd-fm); eclipsed in the July Cup and the Nunthorpe; confidence could not be high against that background; probably rash to rule out all the same.

7/1

16th

11

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Mission Central

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Started the year with two Listed wins at 5f before charging up the stands' side to snatch the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) from under Rayevka's nose; not the same horse in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket after (6f; had good form at the trip as a 2yo) where he wouldn't have won at 5f and was eased down; has a question mark now but he's capable of putting his stamp on this race if on song.

8/1

7th

10

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Mission Central

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Progressive 3yo gelding who brings impressive stats, being 3-3 (all over 5f against his elders) this term and 3-3 over 6f; finished strongly to get up in the final strides in the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently; all bar one of his trainer's five July Cup winners have been 3yos; big player back up in distance.

11/2

150/1

Form: 615050 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Azure Angel

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Listed winner who has a few duck eggs in her recent form figures but those were tough tasks; chance of landing this race partly depends on the effects of new headgear (visor replaces blinkers).

40/1

17th

13

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Azure Angel

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.

150/1

15th

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Azure Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today.

25/1

18th
17 (1)
Fitzella

150/1

Form: -56505

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Group 3 winner over 6f at Ascot as a 2yo and she ran her best race of the year back there when fifth of 22 in the Commonwealth Cup in June; has had excuses since and although she should have plenty to find at this level in only her second 5f run, at least the track will suit her front-running style.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

12

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Fitzella

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runs; winner of a Group 3 over this C&D (good) as a 2yo and ran her best race of this year when fifth of 22 in the Commonwealth Cup here in June, albeit finishing about 2l behind the stronger-finishing third Division; can run fast for a long way but get outpointed late on.

40/1

18th

17

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Fitzella

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Hugo Palmer

Group 3 winner over 6f at Ascot as a 2yo and she ran her best race of the year back there when fifth of 22 in the Commonwealth Cup in June; has had excuses since and although she should have plenty to find at this level in only her second 5f run, at least the track will suit her front-running style.

150/1

5th

8

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Fitzella

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept good company as a 2yo, winning Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (6f, good); unplaced in four runs this year but her close fifth in the Commonwealth Cup was a personal best; down the field at York last month but she raced alone towards the stands' side and that isn't the run to judge her on; big player.

9/1

100/30

Form: 121-11 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(4)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Soundly beaten in three maiden runs; only mild promise in a handicap on last week; faces a stiff task these weights.

33/1

7th

11

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

8st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Soundly beaten in three maiden runs; tongue-tie seemed to help only marginally last time.

25/1

8th

2

(11)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent, in touch with leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out

40/1

Form: 32141 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £122.60
Straight Forecast £92.47
Tricast £1493.14
Trifecta £1898.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

American Affair

SPOTLIGHT:

Bacio

RP RATINGS:

Rayevka

LAMBOURN:

Pershaada

The Sun:

Night Raider

Daily Mail:

Starlust

D Express:

Pershaada

TOPSPEED:

Bacio

NEWMARKET:

Bacio

The Times:

Rayevka

Daily Record:

Rayevka

Telegraph:

American Affair

The Guardian:

American Affair

Daily Mirror:

American Affair

The Star:

American Affair