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Trainor Stone & Tile Fortune Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Trainor Stone & Tile Fortune Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: -37608

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Second in this last year (soft) and he reappeared with a 50-1 Listed third at Haydock (7f, good) in May; however, he's finished down the field on his four outings since and needs to turn things around.
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8th

1

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

13:25 Haydock

Balmacara

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Winning touch has deserted him since taking back-to-back novices in the spring of 2024; has run some good races during the losing sequence and testing ground won't hold him back, but even if right on his game these weights are unfavourable.

25/1

11th

5

(16)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Balmacara

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

Form: 229200 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Progressive in the first half of the year, finishing second in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); however, soundly beaten back at Ascot on both runs since (1m, good to firm/good); has to get back on track.
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10th

1

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Blue Rc

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Disappointing favourite over C&D (good to firm) in July last time but this 4yo was progressive previously and finished second in the Royal Hunt Cup over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting; major player if back on song.

10/1

10th

1

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Blue Rc

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James Tate

Lightly raced 4yo who has been runner-up in competitive handicaps on three of his four starts since April, most recently in last month's 28-runner Royal Hunt Cup over C&D (good to firm); climbing the weights in defeat but he's nevertheless firmly in calculations.

100/30

Form: 21/16 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Looked very promising in 2024 on his first two starts (7f/1m, good/heavy) and returned from a long absence to win a Southwell novice (1m, AW) at 6-4 in June; only sixth of 14 on subsequent handicap debut at York (1m, good to soft) but was sent off the warm favourite and he remains of interest.
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6th

4

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Centigrade

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked very promising in 2024 on first two starts (7f/1m, good/heavy) and returned from long absence to win a Southwell novice (1m, AW) at 6-4 two months ago; in a hot race on a lofty mark for his handicap debut but very unexposed and could well be up to the task for his top yard.

3/1

1st

1

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Centigrade

10st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Twice-raced Too Darn Hot colt who looked an excellent prospect when easily making all in 1m Newbury novice in October 2024; absent since but he remains with considerable potential.

13/8

Form: 131-79 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive in handicaps last season (good/soft), winning the Balmoral at Ascot (1m) on final start; he's failed to fire in an Irish Group 3 and a 1m2f handicap here on his two outings this term but he's not written off for his top yard.
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9th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Crown Of Oaks

10st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: William Haggas

Progressive in handicaps last season, winning the Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) on final start; may still have untapped potential but he ran poorly in Irish Group 3 on reappearance and is now fitted with a tongue-strap.

15/2

Form: 113-93

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3 with Listed win at Hamilton (1m3f, good) last July and good third in French Group 3 (1m2f, very soft) next time; just two outings this year and he hasn't kicked on, but it was still a respectable third of four in a Group 3 at Haydock (1m2f, good) last month and it's possible this drop to 1m will be a positive; this very lightly raced 4yo could have a part to play.
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3rd

3

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Nahraan

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Rapidly developed into a smart performer last year, winning Listed Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton (1m3f, good); raced too freely when only ninth in Wolferton at Royal Ascot (joint-favourite) on reappearance; still has untapped potential and the last run may have blown away the cobwebs.

5/2

9th

12

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Nahraan

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unraced at two; rapidly developed into a smart performer last year, making it 3-3 when just coming out on top in the Listed Glasgow at Hamilton (1m3f) in July; lost unbeaten record when third in 1m2f Longchamp Group 3 in the autumn but the two ahead of him were Croix Du Nord and Daryz and it was another slight step forward in terms of RPRs; raced only on good/very soft on turf; a surprise if there isn't more to come from him in 2026.

11/2

Form: 2875-1

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
He was making his AW/stable debut when getting up late to defy top weight in a 7f handicap at Newcastle in June in first-time blinkers/tongue-tie (both retained); he's had another break since and is untested at 1m, but he shaped last time as though it would be worth a go; entitled to respect.
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1st

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Room Service

10st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Group placed over 7f last June but not so good afterwards in 2025; sold out of Kevin Ryan's yard for 72,000gns and gelded since last run; wears first-time tongue-tie and blinkers; stiff task on stable/seasonal debut.

25/1

Form: -45660 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
He's been well below his best on his three starts since a close fifth in a Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (1m, soft) in March; however, he's been gelded since his latest outing three months ago and he's very much a player if rediscovering last year's peak form, when a Listed winner (1m, good).
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24th

2

(17)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Skukuza

9st 12lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Ed Dunlop

Good second (off 20lb lower) in the Britannia at this meeting two years ago but he was progressive at the time, whereas his form has dipped in last two outings (normally a consistent sort, including at Group level); 2-2 at the Curragh compared to only 1-16 elsewhere; wears first-time headgear.

50/1

6th

8

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Skukuza

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Form dipped last time when he raced too freely; otherwise a broadly consistent sort who may rebound, provided he settles better; has Group form and can't be dismissed from a ratings perspective but may be more interesting when back at the Curragh where he's 2-2 (only 1-15 elsewhere).

10/1

Form: 11-200

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
2-2 last year (7f, good to firm/good; including Listed) and reappeared with 2l second in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m, good); he's struggled in Group races on both starts since but perhaps a gelding operation will trigger a revival; no surprise to see him bounce back.
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16th

5

(16)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Avicenna

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Progressed well in his first three outings, with 7f 2yo wins at Doncaster (good to firm/good) and a promising second in the Craven (raced freely, bit short of room), but he ran no sort of race in the 2,000 Guineas (last of 14; 14-1) seven weeks ago; still low-mileage and could bounce back.

12/1

14th

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Avicenna

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two from two last year, both starts over 7f at Doncaster and getting up on the line in Listed grade the second time; finished nicely for 2l second to Oxagon, who dictated the pace, in the Craven over C&D (good) on reappearance having again been held up; open to further progress and could pick up some pieces in this big-field scenario, assuming the gallop is suitably strong.

14/1

Form: 121

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 2-5327

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' Turf (1m, firm) last October and she was a Listed runner-up at Haydock (1m, good) two starts ago; however, it's been an underwhelming campaign in the main and she was soundly beaten in a Group 3 over this C&D (good to soft) last time.
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7th

8

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Pacific Mission

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive 2yo campaign culminated in fine second in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf; back to near best when keeping on from out of the pack to chase home Calendar Girl in Listed race at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again for all-conquering yard.

10/1

2nd

10

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Pacific Mission

8st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive 2yo campaign culminated in fine second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf; below par in Listed race at York (possibly needed run) and Group 3 at Epsom (ground possibly softer than ideal) this term; some questions to answer but she's a leading player if back to her best.

15/2

Betting Forcast

40/1 Balmacara, 20/1 Blue Rc, 11/2 Centigrade, 12/1 Crown Of Oaks, 9/2 Nahraan, 11/2 Room Service, 14/1 Skukuza, 20/1 Avicenna, 11/8 Cerro Blanco, 20/1 Pacific Mission

Verdict

The unexposed Godolphin 3yo CERRO BLANCO (nap) has shown considerable promise and is taken to make it three wins from his four starts. Room Service is one out of one for Jamie Osborne and is feared most ahead of Skukuza, who may be able to return to form following a gelding operation.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cerro Blanco

RP RATINGS:

Room Service

TOPSPEED:

Pacific Mission

NEWMARKET:

Nahraan

The Times:

Cerro Blanco

Telegraph:

Cerro Blanco

D Express:

Cerro Blanco

The Sun:

Cerro Blanco

The Star:

Cerro Blanco

Daily Record:

Cerro Blanco

POSTDATA:

Pacific Mission

LAMBOURN:

Room Service

The Guardian:

Room Service

Daily Mail:

Room Service

Daily Mirror:

Room Service