April 20 / 15.35 Newmarket

15.35

Good To Soft

bet365 Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £45368
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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bet365 Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 5122-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
With Michael O'Callaghan for 2yo campaign, the highlight a close second to Chaldean in Group 3 Acomb at York (7f, good) last August; no match for Chaldean when second in Group 2 at Doncaster (7f, soft) in September but the winner landed the Group 1 Dewhurst next time; makes stable debut having had wind surgery and with new yard in excellent form; might not be far away.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(6)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Goodwood

Indestructible

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: K R Burke

Versatile ground-wise; campaigned in Group 1 races since his Craven win, most recently fourth in the Prix Jean Prat dropped back to 7f with cheekpieces applied; has a progressive record when racing below the top level and looks interesting back down in grade.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

20th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Indestructible

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent

40/1

10th

9

(9)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Indestructible

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: K R Burke

With Michael O'Callaghan as 2yo but raced mostly in Britain, winning a Windsor novice (good to firm) before runner-up to Chaldean in two 7f Group races; had wind surgery before debut for new yard in the Craven over C&D (good) 16 days ago, failing to settle but soon front rank and keeping on well to win; that was improved form but today's rivals demand so much more.

25/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4911- CD

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last July and he followed up in the four-runner Group 2 Royal Lodge Stakes over this C&D (good) last September; that was a slowly run race but the form has worked out well and he's one to consider on his return to action.
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1st

7

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

The Foxes

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

11/8

1st

7

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

The Foxes

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

11/8

8

(10)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

The Foxes

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Dante at 3; wasn't far off his best when third in 1m3f Southwell conditions race in February (AW debut) but comfortably held in Group races on turf since, albeit he might have needed his latest run at Newmarket after six months off.

15/2

Form: 42244-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Maiden who was a good Listed second behind Naval Power at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last September on his third start, and filled a respectable fourth in Group 3 (C&D, good) and Group 1 (1m, heavy) races the next twice; however, others probably have greater potential.
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8th

4

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Chester

Dancing Magic

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Is 0-19 and he came in a below-par fifth of eight in 1m Salisbury handicap 20 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Salisbury

Dancing Magic

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Teal

Showed some smart form in defeat in his younger days, finishing fourth of eight behind Auguste Rodin in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity; runner-up three times last year, but failed to beat a rival on last month's Kempton return (7f, AW) and is now 0-18; best watched.

12/1

14/1

Form: 213-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Promising second on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last June then won easily at Chepstow (6f, soft) in September; solid third of nine in Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury (7f, heavy; 18-1) in October and he's open to further improvement, but it's necessary in this hot race.
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17th

14

(14)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Ancestral Land

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Clive Cox

Record is 1-8; gelded prior to substandard effort last month; ran creditably in cheekpieces the time before and that headgear is reapplied today; however, he has something to find on balance of handicap form.

33/1

6th

3

(4)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Ancestral Land

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Seems to handle any ground; ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (7f) in June when last seen; possibilities if he's helped by subsequent gelding operation and change of headgear (now blinkered).

12/1

3rd

2

(7)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Sandown

Ancestral Land

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

raced in second, ridden 2f out

10/1

Form: 1- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-2, powered clear on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last November; this is a vastly tougher task but he's a half-brother to Mostahdaf and Nazeef who won Group races for his leading connections, and he has star potential.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(15)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Mostabshir

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Perhaps hasn't hit the heights his novice form threatened but he's still a smart performer and he acquitted himself with great credit in the Stewards' Cup seven weeks ago on his first crack at sprinting; travelled strongly on that occasion but just lacked a change of gear at a crucial stage and this track may prove a better fit; contender.

11/1

4th

9

(24)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Mostabshir

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Looked hot property when running away with a York novice last May (1m, good to firm) and pitched into the St James's Palace Stakes on the back of it (creditable sixth); has some solid 7f handicap form this season, including a fourth at Royal Ascot (still second with 100 yards to go); suffered a blip in the Bunbury Cup last time and now drops to 6f; not the most solid of options.

16/1

18th

2

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Mostabshir

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Raced mainly on good/firmer; respectable fourth in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently, albeit having a better trip than some of his rivals; has not won for 14 months.

11/1

Form: 051- D

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Major improvement towards the end of last year on each of his first three runs, winning a Kempton novice (1m, AW) by a neck in December; can continue to progress but he has bundles to find against today's rivals.
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5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

OUR TIP

6/4

Form: 13311- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Beaten last July on his first two attempts in Group races but improved subsequently to win a Group 3 at Deauville (7f, good to soft) and a Grade 1 in Canada (1m, firm); did it very easily on the latter occasion and has leading claims for Charlie Appleby, who has a fine record in this race.
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No Results Found

Form: 1116-1 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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7

(1)

20th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Naval Power

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

11/4

6th

5

(6)

8th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Naval Power

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, briefly led over 6f out, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened under 2f out, burst blood vessel (vet said colt had bled from the nose)

7/2

1st

1

(3)

3rd Sep 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Naval Power

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

took keen hold, prominent on inner, shaken up 3f out, ridden and waiting for room under 2f out, led when in the clear inside final furlong, pushed out

2/5

Non-runners

Naval Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.90
Straight Forecast £26.84
Tricast £232.92
Trifecta £185.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mysterious Night

NEWMARKET:

Mostabshir

TOPSPEED:

Dancing Magic

The Times:

The Foxes

The Guardian:

Mostabshir

Daily Mail:

Mostabshir

Daily Mirror:

Mostabshir

LAMBOURN:

Dancing Magic

RP Ratings:

Mysterious Night

POSTDATA:

Mysterious Night

Telegraph:

Mysterious Night

D Express:

Mysterious Night

The Sun:

Mysterious Night

The Star:

Mysterious Night

Daily Record:

Mysterious Night