August 23 / 14.25 York

14.25

Good

Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £93571.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 6 runners
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Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £4.15

Form: 31

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left his debut effort behind to win well in maiden at Ascot (6f, good), having made up his ground easily from off the pace; now goes into much deeper waters but he's promising; the extra distance shouldn't faze him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Indian Run

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Dropped into Class 3 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran a good race for second, edging left in the closing stages but keeping on well regardless; still has handicapping scope up 1lb.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Indian Run

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Julie Camacho

Well handicapped on last spring's Newmarket/Newbury form; down the field in both runs this year but he was awkward at the start on his reappearance and not well drawn at York last time; unwise to underestimate him now he drops in class.

14/1

9th

18

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Indian Run

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Julie Camacho

Not beaten far at Newmarket (6f, good) and Newbury (6f, good to firm) last May and he's well handicapped on that form; however, below best on final two starts last season and likewise on recent reappearance at Newmarket.

33/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 212

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Group 2 Richmond at Glorious Goodwood (6f, soft) was not for the first time he was slow to break, but he saw that race out with a purpose to finish clear second behind Vandeek, who gave that form an almighty boost when winning last weekend's Group 1 in France; no question that he sets the standard back in this Group 3 and going up to 7f should be a good thing (has Group 1 or 2 entries from 6f to 1m); both turf starts on softer than good.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Ballymount Boy

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart as 2yo, placed in the Group 3 Acomb at this meeting (on good to firm) before winning a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy); retains ability but he's not obviously well handicapped and the suspicion is he would prefer good ground or softer; gelded since last start.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ballymount Boy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on any ground; ties in with Indian Run on York form last August; good second in the Richmond here the time before and bagged Listed honours later in 2yo campaign; got going too late in 6f AW Group 3 most recently, shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; could go well.

9/1

6th

11

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:04 Newcastle (AW)

Ballymount Boy

8st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Tough performer at two, winning a Hamilton maiden and a Doncaster Listed event (both 6f) as well as chasing home Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes; flopped in the Greenham on his return ten weeks ago (7f, good to soft) and now comes here with a point to prove.

20/1

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three of the last seven Acomb winners had raced only once and this colt made a winning debut over C&D (good to soft) last month, albeit by the skin of his teeth in what wasn't the strongest race; tongue tied this time; his trainer's runners are always respected at this meeting but this one needs to find a hefty chunk of improvement and, unlike all his rivals, he lacks further Group-race entries.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Loose Cannon

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Three of the last seven Acomb winners had raced only once and this colt made a winning debut over C&D (good to soft) last month, albeit by the skin of his teeth in what wasn't the strongest race; tongue tied this time; his trainer's runners are always respected at this meeting but this one needs to find a hefty chunk of improvement and, unlike all his rivals, he lacks further Group-race entries.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:05 York

Loose Cannon

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

reluctant to load, towards rear, headway halfway, led going easily over 2f out, faced challenge over 1f out, ridden and sustained duel with runner-up final furlong, kept on, just did enough

5/2

Form: 451 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Last two runs were also at 7f; close fifth in the Listed Chesham at Royal Ascot (good to firm) before winning as he liked from the front on soft ground at Salisbury; latter form entitles him to a crack at this loftier level.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Hot Fuss

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Has performed well in several notable handicaps, including a strong success at Windsor (2m; beat the subsequent County winner) in January and good second at the Cheltenham Festival (upped to 2m4f, soft) last time; solid contender who looks set for another big run.

13/2

2nd

23

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Hot Fuss

11st 1lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Tom Dascombe

Fairly useful hurdler at about 2m and ran creditably (lost two places close home; finished fourth) in the Fred Winter at this meeting 12 months ago; bagged a valuable pot at Windsor (soft) in January but form dipped last time; goes into unknown territory over this longer distance.

33/1

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Hot Fuss

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

5yo who races prominently and has been progressive this season in some competitive handicaps, finishing second at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in December and winning at Windsor (2m, soft) last month; up 5lb for last time but he did it nicely and could continue to improve; respected.

8/1

100/30

Form: 1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill half-brother to four winners; defied market weakness in novice at Newbury (7f, good; 14-1) to run out a comfortable 2l winner despite racing freely during the first half of his race; the runner-up let that form down last week and this colt has plenty to find on Topspeed/RPR figures, but he's a good looker with Group 1 and 2 entries; stable has won this twice in the last nine years; dangerous.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Cogitate

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run is mounting up but he ran respectably over C&D most recently (final start for Charles Hills) and ties in with unexposed Raammee on that form; possibilities off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear; remains with same owner.

10/1

3rd

6

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Cogitate

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

He needs to produce more than he's managed back on turf on his last two starts but prior to those he was a good second at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he won on grass at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last May; capable of having a say if getting back to his best.

11/1

7th

6

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Cogitate

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Consistent of late on the AW, runner-up at Kempton in October and March, but his turf efforts have been more up and down; never better than midfield in Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago and only 1lb lower today.

16/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 21

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs at 5f on slower ground; blew the start and ran green when clear second at Tipperary behind a subsequent Listed winner, before overcoming another slow start at Naas, where he was extending his lead at the finish; the Naas runner-up could finish only fourth in another maiden last weekend but this imposing colt could improve any amount for stepping up to 7f (dam's side of the pedigree casts no doubts).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(1)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Edwardian

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 5f course maiden before failing to make an impact up in class; handicap mark could be generous if fit enough on return though; off 236 days.

3/1

12th

3

(1)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Edwardian

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 5f course maiden before failing to make an impact up in class; handicap mark could be generous if fit enough on return though; off 236 days.

3/1

7th

1

(6)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Edwardian

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A P O’Brien

Backed up Naas maiden win (yielding to soft) when last of six (9s) in York Group 3; probably has less to do here but hard to see him winning; champion trainer's sole runner.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.30
Straight Forecast £29.95
Trifecta £152.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballymount Boy

NEWMARKET:

Loose Cannon

LAMBOURN:

Cogitate

Telegraph:

Indian Run

The Star:

Edwardian

D Express:

Loose Cannon

Daily Record:

Cogitate

RP RATINGS:

Ballymount Boy

TOPSPEED:

Ballymount Boy

POSTDATA:

Ballymount Boy

The Times:

Ballymount Boy

The Guardian:

Ballymount Boy

Daily Mail:

Ballymount Boy

Daily Mirror:

Ballymount Boy

The Sun:

Ballymount Boy