August 04 / 16.10 Goodwood

16.10

Heavy

l’Ormarins King’s Plate Glorious Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 1m 3f 218y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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l’Ormarins King’s Plate Glorious Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 212-11 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Solid Group 3 performer who retains plenty of ability aged seven and is 2-2 this term, winning the Ormonde at Chester (1m5f, soft) and John Smith's Silver Cup at York (1m6f, good to soft; narrowly); still effective over 1m4f last autumn and holds leading claims even with 3lb penalty.
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1st

3

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Hamish

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s at 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, one over C&D; beaten a head in this race on heavy going in 2022; produced a rather disappointing show in Ascot Group 3 three weeks ago but had Listed wins over Military Academy and Mount Atlas earlier this term and holds a major chance if returning to form.

7/2

2

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Hamish

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s at 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, including this race in 2022; also won 1m4f Listed races on last three outings, including in a good scrap involving Military Academy at Goodwood in June and when that rival disappointed at Chester three weeks ago; all of his turf starts in the last six years have been on softer than good; back up to Group 3 but with leading form claims again and a tremendous attitude.

7/4

1

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Hamish

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s over 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, including two Ormondes over the extended 1m5f here; also won 1m4f Listed races at the Curragh (yielding) last November and Goodwood (soft; by a neck from Military Academy at level weights) this June, which were his last two outings; all of his turf starts in the last six years have been on softer than good, so rain may be needed.

10/11

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 547-55

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in Ascot handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last month despite failing to settle; 0-7 since his novice wins but has useful C&D form, having finished fourth in the Gordon Stakes at this meeting last year.
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6th

2

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Jack Darcy

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

0-8 since his novice wins but second of seven in Group 3 at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) two weeks ago was his best form, dictating the pace and keeping on stoutly; this extra 1f looks manageable but he needs better still to win this.

8/1

2nd

5

(2)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Jack Darcy

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Not disgraced in Ascot handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last month despite failing to settle; 0-7 since his novice wins but has useful C&D form, having finished fourth in the Gordon Stakes at this meeting last year.

20/1

5th

1

(10)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:05 Ascot

Jack Darcy

10st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

took keen hold, held up in midfield, dropped to rear after 2f, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0433-3 D BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft/heavy, acts on any other ground; impressive in Royal Ascot handicap (1m4f) last term and doesn't have much to find with Hamish on Cumberland Lodge running in October; steady pace wasn't ideal in C&D Listed event on sole run this season; remains of interest.
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4th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Candleford

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

Ran respectably in Group 3 events the last twice; creditable second in this race two years ago but faces a difficult task on ratings today and has never won above Listed level.

25/1

3rd

2

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Candleford

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

7yo who's been lightly raced in recent years; won one Listed race last May (made all) and another at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) this July before his respectable, front-running third of five in Group 3 at Goodwood two weeks ago; there's a stamina query (after two attempts at 1m6f in 2022) and he may well need to show his best form for nearly two years.

7/2

3rd

4

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

13:20 Goodwood

Candleford

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

7yo who's been lightly raced in recent years; has never raced on soft and not seen on good to soft since he was a bit below his best in this race in 2023; won one Listed race last May (made all) and another four weeks ago but he probably needs to return to 2023 form if he's to be competitive today.

5/1

Form: 7-1104 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft/heavy; couple of useful handicap wins in the spring, then proved disappointing at Royal Ascot; return to 1m6f partly excuses latest defeat (behind Hamish) and this drop back to 1m4f looks a plus.
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5th

4

(13)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Teumessias Fox

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Slow starts have become an unwelcome habit but he caught the eye keeping on for fifth of 13 behind King's Code over C&D in January, when denied a clear run; last of three at Lingfield since in a race that wasn't run to suit; each-way claims if getting the breaks.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:05 Lingfield (AW)

Teumessias Fox

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Smart at his peak on AW but slow starts have become an unwelcome habit and he's been operating below his very best in AW handicaps this winter; would need to bounce back to his peak form to trouble an on-song Survie.

5/1

5th

2

(14)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Teumessias Fox

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

Does well on the AW and was never ideally positioned in a steadily run race over C&D two months ago; slow breaks have become an unwelcome habit but capable of being in the shake-up granted a solid pace to chase; Alfie Redman takes off a useful 7lb.

10/1

Form: 710-23 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced, despite encountering ground faster than is perhaps ideal, in two Group races this term; has done her winning on good/softer, notably a smart performance in the 2022 Park Hill at Doncaster (14.5f) in first-time hood; respected in first-time cheekpieces and back on slower surface.
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3rd

2

(7)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Bath

Mimikyu

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive triple winner as a 3yo, including the Park Hill at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last September; 0-4 this season but she went very close in a Group 3 at York in May and ran creditably in a Group 1 at Longchamp 18 days ago; has leading claims on this big drop back in class and she should take some stopping.

6/5

5th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Mimikyu

9st 0lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold

9/2

3rd

3

(9)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Mimikyu

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Mixed form in the second half of last season but she won the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) last September in a first-time hood; reappeared with creditable second under 5lb penalty in York Group 3 (1m6f, good to firm) in May and stable has won this nine times; has won over C&D and is a leading contender provided the absence of the hood isn't an issue.

11/8

Form: 6111-3 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Trained in Norway; won the Swedish Derby, Norwegian Derby and Stockholm Cup International (Group 3) last year; beaten favourite on latest outing but he's a useful sort on his day and could go well.
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6th

4

(6)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Hard One To Please

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Annike Bye Hansen

Trained in Norway; won the Swedish Derby, Norwegian Derby and Stockholm Cup International (Group 3) last year; beaten favourite on latest outing but he's a useful sort on his day and could go well.

14/1

Form: 1322-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has raced only at 1m1f/1m2f; useful and consistent in France; form dipped sharply (last of six) in Newbury Listed race on British debut; may bounce back at some stage but this new trip presents a question mark.
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4th

5

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

18:12 Sandown

Epic Poet

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten in Group races on his last ten starts but went close in the Yorkshire Cup at York (1m6f, good to firm) last May and he was a good third in that same Group 2 a fortnight ago (good); he should be fine back up in trip and might not be far away.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

16:05 York

Epic Poet

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten a head in this last year, despite a highly tactical race; has held his form well (back in Dubai and Saudi Arabia this January-March) and should again be seriously involved, but to win this may require a career best.

5/1

2nd

3

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Epic Poet

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

In fine form this year over 1m6f-2m at Meydan and in Saudi Arabia and continued the good work when staying on for a close second in a slowly run Group 2 Yorkshire Cup (1m6f, good to firm) in May; no show when 25-1 at Royal Ascot (1m4f) on latest outing but shouldn't be far away in this lesser race if there's a decent pace to aim at.

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £17.58
Trifecta £68.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hamish

SPOTLIGHT:

Mimikyu

TOPSPEED:

Candleford

The Times:

Jack Darcy

Daily Record:

Mimikyu

D Express:

Candleford

POSTDATA:

Hamish

Telegraph:

Hamish

The Guardian:

Hamish

Daily Mail:

Hamish

Daily Mirror:

Hamish

The Sun:

Hamish

The Star:

Hamish