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Good To SoftJaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) (IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £56710
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.30
Form: 21 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (14) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 11lb |
Tough-hearted sprinter; more than a match for most 5f sprinters, whatever the place or ground, although speed is his weapon and he found less than Asfoora in the King Charles III at Ascot in June before gaining his revenge at Goodwood, where Asfoora ran under a penalty; slight query about whether this is absolutely his track, having run poorly in this last year and been just workmanlike against lesser rivals on return; otherwise hard to fault. |
9/2 |
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1st 9 (7) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Versatile ground-wise; very productive and speedy colt whose 2yo campaign culminated in Breeders' Cup win; defied top weight in Listed grade on reappearance, then creditable third in the Royal Ascot event won by Asfoora; this return to a sharper 5f looks ideal, indeed he made all in the Molecomb at this meeting 12 months ago; respected. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 12 (6) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Mostly leads; handles all ground; had one off day as a 2yo, against the older sprinters at York, but otherwise carried all before him over 5f after his debut, his rivals not detaining him for long in the Windsor Castle here and he won two Group races before hanging on for a Grade 1 success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint; did all that was asked against inferior rivals on York comeback but now needs to prove his mettle back against all ages. |
7/2 |
9/1
- Place: £1.95
Form: 15 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice for Andrew Balding as a juvenile; yet to be placed for his current trainer this year and tries his luck back on AW; his handicap mark continues to spiral and he needs to get things back on track. |
20/1 |
|
9th 4 (4) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Below form on last two outings and remains without a win since 2023 but started off for new stable with three good runs in April-June (5f-6f) and lurks on a dangerous mark; can't be ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
9th 8 (9) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
No win since 2023 but he has raced mainly over 5f for new yard and may show the benefit of this return to 6f; attractively treated on plenty of form and can't be dismissed. |
7/1 |
9/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: 3211 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (3) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Not much has gone right this season, including when well backed on his return to the AW last time (always trapped deep at Lingfield); currently 3-7 on Tapeta and is well handicapped now, so needs considering for a yard that also saddles Michaela's Boy. |
5/1 |
|
6th 8 (9) |
12th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Currently 4-8 on the AW and 1-1 on Polytrack (C&D); not a lot has gone right this season and he switches from turf on an attractive mark; will need some luck from a wide stall but is one to consider for a trainer who also runs Michaela's Boy. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Rarely seen on a downhill track but ran a corking race in Group 3 over C&D as 2yo; often well below best in 2026 but intermittent flashes of form have lightened the gloom, including when a close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good to firm; first-time visor, retained) latest; on the risky side overall. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 21
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Norfolk withdrawal at Royal Ascot (got upset in stalls) is flanked by promising performances over 6f on good ground at Newbury, winning readily the second time; about 4l behind Purosangue in the Molecomb at Goodwood over 5f but the soft going seemed to tax him; could well get much closer in this rematch. |
7/2 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
2nd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Turned over in a messy race when 5-4 for his Newbury debut and was then withdrawn from the 5f Norfolk at Royal Ascot after getting upset in the stalls; confirmed himself a smart prospect when making no mistake from the front back at Newbury (6f, good); easy to knock that form but he's held in high regard and the stable seeks a hat-trick in this (last year's winner won a maiden the time before); looks quick enough for 5f. |
6/1 |
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1st 2 (2) |
6th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
travelled strongly, made all |
2/1 |
33/1
Form: 618 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (1) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
led, ridden when edged left inside final furlong, drifted left and headed inside final 110yds, soon no extra |
7/1 |
|
25th 28 (24) |
21st Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Highly tried after his novice win (5f, AW) last summer and came up short; absent since October (gelded soon after latest start) and others look more persuasive. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
13th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
reared start, slowly away, hung left throughout, in rear, headway on far side of group over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, just held second |
11/10 |
10/1
Form: 712
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (2) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in this race 12 months ago when trained by Michael Appleby; best run since returning to Clive Cox when a close second to an improver at Newbury (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) last time; solid claims. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Record of 0-4 this term for new stable but latest effort can be forgiven (traffic issues); Listed wins flanked his neck second in this race last year; in the mix, provided he takes to first-time headgear. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 31302 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
16th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win came over 5f at Chester (soft) in May and ran well returned to that C&D (good to soft) last month; not disgraced in 6f sales race at York two starts ago; hard to dismiss at this level. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 (8) |
16th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Highly tried since winning a maiden over C&D (soft) in May, but twice placed in Listed company and not disgraced when seventh of the 22 runners in the valuable sales contest at York (6f, good to firm) last time; makes his nursery debut, but the outside stall does make things a bit tricky. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 10 C
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (3) |
12th Mar 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
16th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Impressive on his Goodwood debut (6f, good) in May and was sent off just 5-1 for the Windsor Castle on the strength of that, but could manage only a midfield finish and his two starts since have been modest, including on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm) last time (behind Ganesha); best watched. |
10/1 |
|
13th 4 (6) |
23rd Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
sweating, raced in second |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.06 |
| Tricast | £29.99 |
| Trifecta | £59.10 |