August 16 / 15.20 Salisbury

15.20

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Stonehenge Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £22684
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Stonehenge Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 31

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt who cost 600,000euros as a yearling; has duly shown major promise in two races (7f, good/soft) at Sandown, driven out for 2l success latest; should have plenty more to offer and represents a trainer who has won this race for the last two years; strong credentials.
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1

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:15 Windsor

Arabian Crown

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Prominent in the market for last year's Epsom Derby after winning the Sandown Classic Trial (1m2f, good to soft), but not seen again until Meydan in March this year; hasn't really threatened in four Group races since returning and ran particularly poorly at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; this is a drop in grade but he still has plenty to prove; entered in the Irish St Leger.

5/2

5th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

13:20 Goodwood

Arabian Crown

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Made it four wins from first five starts when impressive in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft; won twice on soft as 2yo) last April; missed the rest of 2024 and has not sparked in the same way in his three outings this season, gelded before latest; mixed messages but returning to softer ground today could be a big plus point.

4/1

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Crown

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Made it four wins from first five starts when impressive in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) last term; missed the rest of 2024 and wasn't at the top of his game on either run this spring; something to prove but gelded since last time which could help him tap back into his earlier promise; two wins on good ground, unraced on faster; interesting.

13/2

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5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt, by Dubawi out of a Canadian Grade 1 winner for his owner; created a favourable impression with his fairly smooth success in maiden at the Newmarket July festival (7f, good to soft) where he was just pushed out once asserting; potentially smart and commands respect.
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9th

1

(16)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Arabic Legend

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, disputed lead

10/1

2nd

1

(8)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

13:10 Curragh

Arabic Legend

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

prominent, led after 1f, clear when ridden under 2f out, headed but kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

5/1

3rd
6 (6)
Son

3/1

Form: 3155

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Scored comfortably at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) on second start; good fifth (performed well on RPRs) in the Superlative Stakes at Newmarket and Vintage Stakes at Goodwood since, both over 7f on good to soft; leading player on the figures and looks ready for a crack at 1m.
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9th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Son

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

0-16 since winning in June 2023 on his second start but short-headed at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on his stable and seasonal debut and posted another good second at Haydock (7f, good) last Saturday; he's on the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

4

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Son

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Didn't progress for Richard Hannon but, having dropped in the weights, he went desperately close to making a winning debut for Tim Easterby three weeks ago, staying on strongly at Thirsk (7f, good); 1lb higher today but he attained a BHA rating of 106 in his pomp; contender.

5/1

14/1

Form: 017 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
The only course winner in this field, having recorded a 40-1 success here (7f, good to firm) on second start, but is bottom of this pack on bare form; subsequently struggled when 80-1 in the Superlative Stakes.
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4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

0-13 in handicaps and usually seen over further than this, but he did run well when fourth of nine over 7f here in March; with a couple in here that like to go forward, he may have the race run to suit and drops into a 0-80 for the first time; hood removed; interesting.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

On a long losing run but he comes here in decent form for his current yard, sixth of 14 in 1m2f handicap here 24 days ago; possibilities on his first go at this trip.

8/1

6th

12

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

0-11 in handicaps, but is closely matched with Wyld Bill on February's C&D running and ran at least as well as could have been expected when fourth of nine over 7f here a week ago; drawn wider than ideal, but not dismissed entirely.

12/1

Form: 391

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Lightning Leo on Yarmouth debut form; hindered by being only partially shod in the Superlative Stakes (well held) next time; off the mark at Kempton (7f, AW) last week and may build on that win.
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8th

12

(13)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Quatre Bras

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner (twice over the extended 1m2f at Dundalk); out of form on turf last season but some good runs this term, second over this trip at Naas and dead-heating for fourth over 1m2f at Leopardstown despite not getting the clearest of runs; down the field behind Final Voyage here nine day ago.

16/1

11th

13

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Quatre Bras

9st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner (twice at 1m2f); out of form on turf last season but some good runs this term, good second over inadequate 7f at Naas (soft) and nine days ago at Leopardstown when coming late to dead-heat for fourth with Amplitude over this trip, having not had the clearest of runs; better ground here to suit and has to be on the shortlist with rider now claiming 7lb.

13/2

4th

4

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Quatre Bras

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner; out of form on turf last season; enjoyed a revival at Dundalk in recent months and proved as effective on turf when second to Independent Expert on soft ground at Naas; plenty to find with Diego El Queso on Curragh running.

10/1

Form: 1

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000euros foal, 160,000euros yearling; Lope De Vega half-brother to seven winners; stuck on nicely for 1l success at Sandown (7f, heavy) two weeks ago in a novice event that was won last year by Flying Honours, who followed up in this contest; interesting prospect.
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9th

8

(5)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Spanish Poet

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Anthony Charlton

midfield, weakened 2f out

16/1

5th

4

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Spanish Poet

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Anthony Charlton

Won for Ralph Beckett on debut last August but struggled on both Flat starts this spring and he hasn't threatened over hurdles the last twice; may be best watched now back in this code.

33/1

Form: 104

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Gamely made a winning debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm); however, subsequent Listed defeats at Royal Ascot (down the field) and Vichy (fourth) already expose his limitations to some degree; others preferred.
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4th

1

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Lightning Leo

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, raced in second

9/4

7th

3

(7)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Salisbury

Lightning Leo

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Gamely made a winning debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm); however, subsequent Listed defeats at Royal Ascot (down the field) and Vichy (fourth) already expose his limitations to some degree; others preferred.

16/1

14th

5

(9)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Lightning Leo

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Cost 130,000gns as a yearling; showed a great attitude at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) where he rallied tenaciously to beat Sayedaty Sadaty and Quatre Bras in a tight finish; open to progress and his gameness will be an asset in the rematch.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £5.83
Trifecta £22.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Arabian Crown

RP RATINGS:

Son

SPOTLIGHT:

Arabic Legend

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Poet

D Express:

Quatre Bras

The Star:

Spanish Poet

NEWMARKET:

Arabian Crown

The Guardian:

Arabian Crown

The Sun:

Arabian Crown

Telegraph:

Arabic Legend

Daily Record:

Arabic Legend

POSTDATA:

Son

The Times:

Son

Daily Mail:

Son