June 24 / 15.05 Ascot

15.05

Good To Firm

Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £85065
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 15 runners
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Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

50/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.70
  • Place: £8.40

Form: 1743-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Kingman colt who could improve from last month's reappearance in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, but he finished down the field and his 2yo form also suggests he's up against it today.
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1st

3

(8)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Age Of Kings

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Well-bred Kingman colt who could improve from last month's reappearance in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, but he finished down the field and his 2yo form also suggests he's up against it today.

50/1

10th

1

(11)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Age Of Kings

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Landed a maiden here a year ago; didn't quite cut it at stakes level after that although did run well when last seen behind Proud And Regal in the Tyros Stakes in July; looks the stable third-string here.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £8.65

Form: 17-14 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Beat Covey, albeit with that rival was making his debut, in Southwell novice (7f, AW) in April when making it two wins from three starts; soft ground may not have been ideal when 9l fourth in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury last time and he retains potential, but others look more compelling.
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0

8

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:50 Haydock

Zoology

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Harry Eustace

The sole 3yo in the field and he showed he's smart on just his fifth career start when 1l second of 15 in the Group 3 Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) in June, although it probably wasn't a vintage renewal of that race; Australian interests subsequently acquired a 50% share in him and he's moved from James Ferguson to Harry Eustace ahead of this first outing for 11 weeks.

9/2

2nd

14

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Zoology

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Beat Covey, albeit with that rival was making his debut, in Southwell novice (7f, AW) in April when making it two wins from three starts; soft ground may not have been ideal when 9l fourth in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury last time and he retains potential, but others look more compelling.

20/1

4th

11

(3)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newbury

Zoology

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Found the Group 1 Middle Park too much too soon; that defeat is flanked by two novice wins, latest at Southwell (7f, AW) where he beat a colt who franked the form at Newmarket on Tuesday; could go well for in-form stable.

14/1

28/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: 111-63 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won all five 2yo starts (including two valuable sales races) and after a wind op he returned to form with Listed third at Epsom (7f, good to firm); however, he was behind Olivia Maralda and Holguin so has work to do.
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5th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unbeaten as a 2yo but losing run now stands at 15; shaped well over C&D on his stable debut in June (wind op beforehand) but he hasn't built on it twice since; edging down the weights but others appeal more.

14/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start.

10/1

10/1

Form: 2233-9 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut in the Listed Chesham over C&D (good to firm) on this card 12 months ago, then ran creditably in defeat in Group races on his next four starts; soundly beaten in the 2,000 Guineas on reappearance but may have needed the run and he's an each-way possible now back here.
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2nd

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Holloway Boy

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

His strike-rate is an unimpressive 3-26 but he's seldom far away and last October's excellent second in a top handicap over C&D preceded an AW Listed win; came up short at Doha and Meydan early this year but showed enough to suggest he should be on the premises.

6/1

1

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Holloway Boy

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

This is his first run since April and he has a lofty mark, but he won a Group 3 at Haydock (1m, good) last September and has a history of running well off big weights in handicaps; likes it here; not ruled out.

18/1

6th

1

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Holloway Boy

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, raced wide, in touch with leaders

13/2

13/2

Form: 129-71 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
2yo highlight was her Group 2 second at the Curragh (7f, good) behind subsequent Irish 1,000 Guineas runner-up Meditate, and she returned to form on her second start for this yard when beating Holguin and Streets Of Gold to win Epsom Listed race (7f, good to firm) on Oaks day; convincing winner in that last race and that performance makes her one to consider.
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9th

11

(13)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Olivia Maralda

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Varian

midfield

20/1

8th

11

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Olivia Maralda

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Varian

Both wins at 7f, more recently in impressive fashion in Listed event at Epsom (good to firm) on Oaks day; shaped nicely when a never-nearer fifth of 15 in the Jersey at Royal Ascot; missed an engagement at Glorious Goodwood when the ground turned soft; has something to find on form but she still has youth on her side and isn't dismissed lightly.

11/1

16/1

Form: 32-222 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Listed runner-up the last twice, at Haydock (7f, good to soft) then behind Olivia Maralda at Epsom (7f, good to firm; beaten just over 2l); can run well once more but there's a suspicion he'll find a few of these too good.
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6th

5

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Holguin

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won the same Listed event at Chester in 2023 (soft) and 2025 (good), posting a personal best in latter; not seen since but he has plenty of form when fresh and cannot be ruled out.

4/1

1st

3

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

17:30 Chester

Holguin

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won this in 2023 for Andrew Balding; useful handicap efforts for new trainer when third over C&D in May and in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month but they are short of level he achieved when winning this.

7/1

3rd

10

(32)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Holguin

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Smart for Andrew Balding in 2023 when a Listed winner at 7f and in the frame in Group 2s; did well for latest trainer at Chester (7f, good) in May when, racing wide throughout from high draw, he still managed a close third to Myal and Never So Brave; back up 2lb but past form makes him worth a look.

20/1

20/1

Form: 51-20 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won Newcastle novice (7f, AW) last November on second start and reappeared with close Listed second there (1m, AW); soft ground may not have suited when down the field in the 2,000 Guineas and he retains potential on what is just his fifth start, but a chunk of improvement is needed.
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13th

6

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Flight Plan

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Failed to build on a decent fourth at Lingfield (1m2f) in February when behind Blue Rc at Newcastle (1m) on Good Friday but the fact he made all in this race off 8lb lower last year means a revival can't be discounted, particularly as he's well drawn to attack again; tongue-tied first time.

13/2

8th

9

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Flight Plan

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Quiet in Dubai in January but he returned to Britain with a good fourth at Lingfield (1m2f) five weeks ago; now 6lb lower than when winning the Thirsk Hunt Cup last May and he has the ability to feature.

25/1

4th

4

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Flight Plan

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Often front runs; below par in three outings at Meydan last month (including dirt) but well treated if a return to Britain sparks a revival having landed last year's Thirsk Hunt Cup off 6lb higher; Tapeta winner at the start of his career.

16/1

Form: 10-414

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has had plenty of racing but improved to win Class 4 handicap at Nottingham (6f, soft) last month then better than ever when keeping on for Group 3 fourth at 50-1 behind The Antarctic at Naas (6f, good); judged on that latest evidence this return to 7f may suit and he's not ruled out each-way.
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11th

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain.

25/1

6th

3

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Just five runs last year but won a Listed race at Naas over this trip in October before a disappointing run in France, even allowing for a less than smooth passage; can run well if back to his best.

8/1

5

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Has become hard to win with since landing a Group 3 as a 3yo but it was a good run in a deep Ascot handicap last time (5f, good to soft) and returning to further should suit (second in this 12 months ago); solid chance.

9/2

Form: 2111 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Impressed in 7f maiden/novice races (good to soft/AW) in the first part of spring and again had plenty in hand when making all in the competitive Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last time; displayed obvious Group-race potential at Haydock and he has strong claims for his top yard.
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11th

9

(11)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Covey

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John & Thady Gosden

Notably progressive in the spring, having plenty in hand when making all in the competitive Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock (1m, good to firm) to complete a hat-trick; however, he came unstuck in the Group 3 Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm; 11-4 favourite) the following month; retains potential but needs a big step forward against some high-class older opposition here.

20/1

9th

5

(11)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Covey

9st 3lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Impressed in 7f maiden/novice races (good to soft/AW) in the first part of spring and again had plenty in hand when making all in the competitive Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last time; displayed obvious Group-race potential at Haydock and he has strong claims for his top yard.

2/1

1st

5

(4)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Covey

8st 11lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has worn a hood on all three starts; went close on debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in April and won in fine style the next twice (7f, good to soft/AW); in a tough race on handicap debut but is in top hands and could prove to be better than his opening mark, provided the absence of the hood isn't an issue.

5/2

200/1

Form: 36-078

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who wasn't disgraced at 200-1 in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but was soundly beaten in eighth and is hard to fancy here.
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9th

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Curragh

Alexander John

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Sole win came on AW in February but struggled twice since and has been off 98 days; back on his winning mark and ground is fine so can't dismiss if he's tuned up.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in 7f maiden here last month but too keen back in handicap company since; return to 1m not an obvious play and others preferred.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in a 7f maiden here last Friday; previously, had often run well in defeat, in good company at times (has run in three Pattern races); 5f was too sharp here on his penultimate start; 1m should suit

9/2

OUR TIP
11th
7 (9)
Enfjaar

13/2

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last October and easily followed up on reappearance in Chelmsford novice (1m, AW) last month; he is thrust into much hotter company here but is in top hands and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; respected.
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3rd

5

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Enfjaar

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unlucky second at Glorious Goodwood in 2024 when bidding for a notable 1m2f handicap double; best effort in a truncated 2025 campaign when fourth to Haatem in Listed grade at Royal Ascot; should be thereabouts, provided he's in top form after ten-month layoff.

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Enfjaar

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

Won the valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) last July in his penultimate handicap; close fourth of 16 in Listed race at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) one month ago showed, not for the first time, that he should be well capable of a prominent finish in today's company.

5/2

4th

8

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Enfjaar

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

Enjoyed a good 2024, including a win in valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft); showed he can mix it outside handicaps when second in 1m2f Listed race at Ayr (good to firm) last autumn; went without regular hood (back on now) when behind a couple of today's rivals in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard on his reappearance at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; likely to be sharper now and his yard has won this twice in recent years; a must for the shortlist from a handy draw.

7/2

12th
1 (13)

9/1

Form: 3311-7 D BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a French Group 3 (7f, good to soft) last August and easily followed up in Canadian Grade 1 (1m, firm); carries 5lb penalty today and has something to prove after his reappearance flop in the Craven, but gelded since and wears a first-time tongue-tie, and he's the sole runner for top trainer who has won the last two runnings; could bounce back with big run.
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9/2

Form: 132-31

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Group 1 Middle Park (6f, good) on final 2yo start and left reappearance run behind when making all in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) last month; carries 3lb penalty here and this brother to 5f superstar Battaash goes beyond a sprint trip for the first time, but there were some strong hints last year that he would be suited by 7f and he's firmly in calculations.
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14th

13

(16)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

The Antarctic

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: A P O’Brien

Ran well in defeat in 2yo Group 1s on final two runs last season (6f, good) and won 3yo Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) this May; he's better than he showed in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot but others are more compelling.

40/1

13th

2

(14)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

The Antarctic

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Runner-up in Group 1 Middle Park (6f, good) on final 2yo start and left reappearance run behind when making all in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) last month; carries 3lb penalty here and this brother to 5f superstar Battaash goes beyond a sprint trip for the first time, but there were some strong hints last year that he would be suited by 7f and he's firmly in calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:45 Naas

The Antarctic

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

raced far side, made all, pushed along from under 2f out, ridden when faced challenge 1f out, edged right but kept on well inside final furlong, just did enough

15/8

Form: 46-41 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fourth attempt for Claire O'Connell in 7f maiden at Limerick in April (soft; unraced on faster) and sold for 70,000gns in May; makes stable debut in a first-time tongue-tie and has plenty to find.
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8th

6

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Sandown

Empty Metaphor

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: M Al Attiya

Made all in Limerick maiden (7f, soft) on final start in Ireland; stiff task and well beaten in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot on debut for new yard; drop back in class is a plus.

33/1

14th

6

(10)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Empty Metaphor

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah

Off the mark at the fourth attempt for Claire O'Connell in 7f maiden at Limerick in April (soft; unraced on faster) and sold for 70,000gns in May; makes stable debut in a first-time tongue-tie and has plenty to find.

66/1

1st

2

(1)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Limerick

Empty Metaphor

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

made virtually all, shaken up under 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on well towards finish, always doing enough

5/2

Form: 0-16

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk (1m, AW) in April on his second start and creditable sixth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) last month, beaten about only 4l and hinting this drop back to 7f could be a good move; not ruled out.
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8th

6

(7)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Quar Shamar

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner and ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but hasn't repeated that form since; encouraging enough comeback run (after 258-days off) at the Curragh a month ago, staying on late after not clear run; down to an enticing mark and could go well.

10/1

2

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Curragh

Quar Shamar

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner and ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but hasn't repeated that form since although solid run in Naas Listed last year; reappears for new yard off much reduced mark (23lb below career-high) and interesting to see if new yard can exploit it.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £1272.20
Straight Forecast £415.66
Tricast £12771.87
Trifecta £14844.60

Selections

The Guardian:

Enfjaar

RP RATINGS:

Olivia Maralda

NEWMARKET:

Covey

TOPSPEED:

Holloway Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

The Antarctic

Daily Mail:

Covey

D Express:

Enfjaar

Daily Mirror:

Enfjaar

The Sun:

Enfjaar

Daily Record:

Enfjaar

The Times:

Holloway Boy

POSTDATA:

Olivia Maralda

Telegraph:

Olivia Maralda

The Star:

Olivia Maralda