13.25
SoftBetfair Backs Opinions Superior Mile Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £53874.5
- 0m 7f 212y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 0-3760
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 5 (16) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Useful but he is 0-12 since a Doncaster novice double in spring 2024 and not particularly solid on 2026 form; on a difficult mark returned to handicap level and isn't sure to uphold a consistent Sandown record. |
33/1 |
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6th 1 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Useful but is 0-12 since completing a Doncaster novice double in spring 2024, essentially proving quite difficult to place; hasn't strictly improved for a switch to hold-up tactics this term (seemingly being taught to settle better); unlikely to regain the winning thread on these terms. |
40/1 |
Form: 0-6455 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 3 (1) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Most recent success came in Group 2 at Sandown (1m, good) last April; not at best in three runs this season, including in same race and when returned to 1m2f for Group 1 at Royal Ascot five weeks ago; needs a revival. |
12/1 |
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5th 2 (3) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Kept on for fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good) last month, having been beaten just a neck in the same Group 1 in 2025; on that latest evidence this step back up in trip is worth a go, but others arrive with stronger claims. |
50/1 |
Form: 14-002 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 (8) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Progressed into a useful sort last term but has a doubt over current form, having posted two duck eggs (both at Ascot) this season; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely. |
25/1 |
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10th 6 (11) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Progressive 3yo last year; gelded prior to finishing down the field in the Buckingham Palace Stakes here (7f, good to firm) at the Royal meeting, a run that is easily excused given his draw; now tongue tied; not fully exposed at 1m and he is one to consider. |
14/1 |
Form: 425213 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 114
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Form: 134011 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 5 (15) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Added to his two AW wins early this year when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month; 6lb higher in hotter race today but this lightly raced 4yo is progressive; unraced on slow turf but dam's family excelled on it. |
10/1 |
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1st 7 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Well beaten at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month but he was in good heart previously, finishing fourth at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) two starts ago where the trip appeared to stretch him; possible player. |
7/1 |
Form: -12102
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
All seven races at 7f; progressive in handicaps in the spring and made it 2-3 for the year when doing it readily at Ascot (good) in May; down the field in the Group 3 Jersey at the Royal meeting (good to firm; third of seven in the near-side group) but he's better than that and is not ruled out in view of his previous promise, especially as the step up to 1m could suit. |
8/1 |
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12th 8 (13) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Tends to be delivered late; keeps getting better and showed his liking for this C&D when beating nine opponents with plenty in hand in handicap here six weeks ago; should continue on an upward curve and he's well worth his place in this higher grade. |
14/1 |
Form: 21-309 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 11 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 177y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Won on debut here (7f, good) last June and made it 2-3 as 2yo when making all in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last October; reappeared with fine front-running third in the Group 1 Poule d'Essai Des Poulains at Longchamp (1m, very soft) in May; down the field in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (10.5f, good) three weeks later but has had a break since and is very much of interest judged on his previous form. |
7/1 |
Form: 1-402
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 8 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
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 |
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13th 10 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
Form: 8-3363
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 7 (2) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 7f 35y |
8st 13lb |
Tipperary maiden winner last year over extended 7f on yielding; backed it up when second to the smart Limestone on heavy at Listowel; returned this term with a clear career-best when 3.25l third to Thesecretadversary in Group 3 over C&D; didn't back that up last time out at the Curragh but each-way chance with conditions to suit down in trip. |
11/1 |
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6th 7 (2) |
4th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
1-5 as a two-year-old, the win coming in a 7.5f (yielding) Tipperary maiden in August; huge step forward on latest when running on nicely for a 3.25l third in a Leopardstown Group 3 (Geryon and Iron Lily behind); step back up to 1m looks sure to suit; go well if handling this quicker ground (half-brother won on good to firm). |
15/2 |
Betting Forcast
33/1 Balmacara, 3/1 Dancing Gemini, 20/1 Fondo Blanco, 9/2 Persica, 15/2 The Lost King, 9/1 Colori Forever, 11/2 Hankelow, 11/4 Needle Match, 25/1 Redemption Road