September 09 / 15.35 Haydock

15.35

Good

Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

  • Prize money: £242106.33
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 17 runners
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Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.70
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 05-115 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
5yo who has been a revelation over 5f this season, winning the Listed Achilles Stakes here (good to firm) in June before a solid fifth in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm); he needs something extra today but in the past there was a suspicion that 6f suited best, and he's 2-2 here, so there are reasons for optimism now back up in trip; not discounted.
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3rd

12

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Regional

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Still capable of classy form, having been placed in the last two runnings of the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot; however, he's on a losing run, being 0-8 since landing the Sprint Cup at Haydock in 2023; getting on and returns to action as an 8yo.

14/1

3

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Regional

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has made into a high-class, dependable sprinter and he wasn't beaten far in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; far from disgraced in another Group 1 at Deauville last time when the extended 6f possibly stretched his stamina; all his wins have come on good ground or firmer so rain could jeopardise his chance, but he's the one to beat on form in first-time blinkers.

13/8

8

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newbury

Regional

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Group 1 win over 6f in 2023; fourth, behind a couple of reopposing rivals, in this race 12 months ago; two good runs this year (Meydan/Royal Ascot) and returning to 6f no bad thing; should be in the thick of it.

9/4

40/1

  • Place: £9.60

Form: 127594 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Listed win at Newmarket (7f, good) in May and second in Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes over this C&D (good to firm) next time against fellow 3yos; however, hasn't gone on from there and improvement is required.
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11th

9

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has won just one of his last 17 races and was tailed off in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket last week; would be a shock winner.

40/1

9th

6

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear

9/1

3rd

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has blown hot and cold this season, best efforts when beaten a nose in Group 2 Duke of York (6f, good) in May and when winning Group 3 at Deauville (6f, good to soft) in July; faced stiff task but well held even so in Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last week; has a chance if on a going day.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: -51101 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Listed and Group 3 wins in the spring before losing her race at the start at Chantilly; back on track with Listed win at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; her stalls antics and the rise in grade are concerns today, but she's a 3yo on the up and she may well have more to offer.
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4th

8

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Believing

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

In foal to Frankel; sold to new owners for 3,000,000gns last December and broke her Group 1 duck with Meydan success (6f) on reappearance; didn't live up to market expectations returned to 5f at Royal Ascot, albeit not ideally drawn; normally consistent and made the frame in several top sprints prior to her Dubai performance; likely to rebound.

9/1

14

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Believing

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

Very reliable mare who stood a tough 2024 season with fortitude, regularly on the premises in the top sprints, including when fourth, having every chance, in this one (the first of two runs at the meeting); she achieved more when going down only narrowly from a poor draw in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) in August; sold for 3,000,000gns in December; returned to action with a Group 1 win at Meydan (6f) in April and she looks set for another big run at the top level.

9/2

2nd

13

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Believing

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

raced far side, midfield, headway inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, ran on well towards finish

7/2

4th
17 (18)
Swingalong

20/1

Form: 4-3031 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won Group 2 Lowther at York (6f, good) last August and was third to Shaquille in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) in June prior to making all in Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good) in July; she's a highly likeable 3yo filly but others have superior form.
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2nd

17

(13)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Swingalong

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: K R Burke

Prominent racer who comes firmly into the reckoning on her neck second to Mill Stream in the July Cup; last month's seventh at Haydock is best ignored as she was poorly drawn; versatile ground-wise and she shaped well when fourth to Art Power in this race 12 months ago; impossible to rule out.

11/1

7th

13

(15)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Swingalong

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

Raced alone on the near side when fine fourth in this last year (good) and this front-runner has gone close in 6f Group 1s the last twice, namely the Jubilee (good to firm) and the July Cup (good); seems versatile ground-wise; another bold bid can be expected; firmly in calculations.

5/1

2nd

7

(7)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Swingalong

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

pressed leader, led 3f out, faced challenges over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

16/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 603157 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Everything fell right when given a tremendous hold-up ride by Jamie Spencer to win at 80-1 in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes (6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot in June; that may prove to be a one-off but he kept on for a fair seventh over York's speedy 5f in the Nunthorpe and he should get a suitably strong pace in this big field now back up in trip; not ruled out.
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10th

1

(13)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Khaadem

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Won the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot in 2023 and 2024 and added 5.5f Grade 2 win at Keeneland last October; however, this 10yo wasn't at his best at Meydan in March on his sole run this year, and the drop back to 5f and the forecast slow ground are likely negatives.

33/1

10th

4

(10)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Khaadem

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Best on good or quicker; his trainer has done so well to keep him to such a high level over the years and he's 2-2 here (including this race in 2022) as well as winning two Group 1s at Royal Ascot, the latest only last June; however, yesterday's rain won't have been welcomed.

20/1

5

(9)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newbury

Khaadem

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

C&D winner; two Group 1 wins at Royal Ascot (2023 and 2024; both 6f, good to firm); not far off his best when second in a Grade 2 in America last September; returns from 315 days off though and whether he'll retain all his ability as a 9yo is a moot point.

16/1

Form: -63211 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Placed in two competitive fast-ground handicaps before Listed win at Deauville (6f, very soft) last month, and followed up with another smooth success in Group 3 there (6f, soft); up in grade here but this 3yo is clearly progressive and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
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15th

5

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Mill Stream

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Posted a personal best when picking up well from off the pace to land the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket by a neck from Swingalong; perhaps feeling the effects of several hard races when only fifth of 16 in French Group 1 next time, but he now returns from 11 weeks off and may not have reached his ceiling just yet; goes well on a soft surface.

11/1

1st

4

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Mill Stream

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders, headway on far side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden and challenging, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Mill Stream

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Highly progressive last year (including on fast ground) and better than ever when landing the Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes (6f, good) last month; got up late on at York, suggesting today's stiffer course may well be a positive, and this thriving 4yo holds solid claims.

9/2

Form: 483476 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Below par in Group 3 and Listed races the last twice but he kept on from the rear for a fine third of 17 in the Group 1 King's Stand at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June and the strong pace in this big field should bring out the best in him; he's fine at 6f and is an each-way player.
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13th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 winner at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he's versatile ground-wise; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his four runs this year, in handicaps on the last two occasions, and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces.

14/1

13th

1

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Successful in major handicap in 2023 and a few Group races since but balance of 2026 form suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight in this field.

14/1

6th

1

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended last season with a game win in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, soft) in October; repeatedly met trouble when only seventh in Saudi Arabia (a race he'd won two years earlier) in February and things didn't really go his way again in a Listed race at Doncaster last month; has possibilities on this drop back in class and his last handicap win was off 1lb higher.

16/1

8th
2 (12)
Garrus

33/1

Form: -81422 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Three-time Group 3 winner, the latest the Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good) in April; runner-up in Group 3 races the last twice, most recently behind Mill Stream in France (6f, soft), but limitations likely to be exposed here.
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14th

2

(5)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Garrus

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charles Hills

Triple Group 3 scorer; failed to beat a rival when last seen but is likely to rebound, having performed well in this contest for the last two years (close second in 2022, won in 2023); now an 8yo and it's a deeper renewal but he's very hard to dismiss.

9/1

14th

2

(5)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Garrus

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charles Hills

Triple Group 3 scorer; failed to beat a rival when last seen but is likely to rebound, having performed well in this contest for the last two years (close second in 2022, won in 2023); now an 8yo and it's a deeper renewal but he's very hard to dismiss.

9/1

10th

2

(10)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Garrus

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Narrowly beat Commanche Falls on same terms in similar event at Newmarket (6f, good) in April; respectable second in both Group 3 attempts since, in France; holds solid-looking claims back at this level.

7/1

Form: 0-6013 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Better than ever since joining this yard, winning the Wokingham (6f, good to firm) on stable debut before close third in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest (6.5f, very soft; Spycatcher second); deserves extra credit for last time as he failed to settle and had to wait for a run; interesting.
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2nd

10

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year.

9/1

1

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Saint Lawrence

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Archie Watson

0-19 since winning the Wokingham on stable debut in 2023 and this 7yo has regressed; however, having dropped down the weights he hasn't run badly on his last two starts and drops down in grade today; not ruled out.

12/1

13

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Saint Lawrence

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Beaten 18 times since making a winning stable debut in the 2023 Wokingham; his seventh of 20 at York three weeks ago was a step back in the right direction but he needs another today to exploit his falling mark.

33/1

10th
5 (2)
Rohaan

33/1

Form: 807076 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Two-time Wokingham winner whose two visits to this course have yielded a Group 2 win and a good third in this 12 months ago; however, he's hard to fancy on this year's evidence.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

14/1

Form: 2-4192 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in May and runner-up to Shaquille in the July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) last time, which is the second time he's been runner-up in a Group 1; each-way contender.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Run To Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Henry Candy

Capable of smart form, such as placed efforts in two July Cups, but is getting long in the tooth and seems unlikely to break his Abernant duck at the fourth attempt (record in this race reads 404); losing spell goes back almost three years.

25/1

11

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Run To Freedom

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Henry Candy

Has run well at long odds in several Group 1s, including when second in this race in 2022 (150-1) and when third to No Half Measures in this year's July Cup (40-1), but he was never a threat in the Sprint Cup six weeks ago and his overall record is none too consistent.

50/1

9

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Run To Freedom

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Runner-up in the July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in 2023 and, having been lightly raced since, he was a 2l third of 14 to No Half Measures in that same Group 1 two months ago (good to firm); each-way claims if reproducing that form but his profile indicates it's far from guaranteed.

66/1

12th
16 (1)
Lezoo

14/1

Form: 11-801 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won the Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket (6f, good) last September and left her first two 3yo runs well behind when Listed winner at Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight ago; needs to step up on that latest form but her juvenile exploits provide hope in that regard.
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12th

16

(1)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Lezoo

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won the Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket (6f, good) last September and left her first two 3yo runs well behind when Listed winner at Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight ago; needs to step up on that latest form but her juvenile exploits provide hope in that regard.

14/1

1st

10

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Newmarket (July)

Lezoo

8st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Ralph Beckett

High-class 2yo, winning four of her five starts with the pinnacle her impressive Cheveley Park success in September (6f, good); didn't stay 1m on soft ground in the 1,000 Guineas but not unreasonable to have expected better at Royal Ascot nine weeks ago; as an unpenalised Group 1 winner she has to be taken seriously but there must be reservations.

2/1

66/1

Form: 1-656U D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
3yo who was a respectable fifth to Shaquille in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) in June but that's the pick of his form and he has something to find today.
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2nd

7

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Rumstar

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Acts on flat tracks but he comes into his own when tackling a stiff test at 5f, as when winning this race last year, taking C&D record to 2-2, and roaring home to win a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; cheekpieces worn in October are discarded; yard in form; not to be underestimated.

5/1

6th

1

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Rumstar

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Three-time winner at Group 3 level, two of them this year, including when defying a penalty at Sandown in July (5f, good to firm); ran a stormer when fifth in the Nunthorpe four weeks ago; versatile ground-wise and he should make another bold bid.

3/1

5th

5

(14)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Rumstar

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Can look good over 5f, as when winning either side of a winter break and, more recently, when outstaying She's Quality in a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; however, he's had some wobbles too and his fifth to Arizona Blaze in a Group 2 at the Curragh last time was one of them; quite capable of a good show on his best form and has been supplemented.

14/1

40/1

Form: 32-310 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

10/1

Form: 12-125

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Not quite at best in York Group 2 a fortnight ago but it was same story in that race 12 months earlier; two starts ago she was beaten just a neck by Khaadem in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and it will be no surprise to see a prominent showing in first-time cheekpieces.
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15th

14

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Sacred

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Not quite at best in York Group 2 a fortnight ago but it was same story in that race 12 months earlier; two starts ago she was beaten just a neck by Khaadem in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and it will be no surprise to see a prominent showing in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

5th

7

(4)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Sacred

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only sixth of nine when favourite for this race last year but she hasn't looked back since, winning a Listed race and a Group 3 over this trip and running a cracker when beaten a neck in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot in June; goes well fresh; key player.

4/1

2nd

15

(3)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Sacred

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Gifted mare with Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 wins over 7f, looking at least as good as ever with an easy reappearance AW success at Lingfield six weeks ago; that should have put her spot-on for a second attempt at this race (beaten only 1l into fifth on reappearance last year when she got going just too late to land a blow); considered best on good ground or firmer; big shout.

7/1

10/11

Form: 1-1111 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
It's a concern he's reared at the start and been slowly away the last twice, but he recovered each time to post impressive Group 1 wins in the Commonwealth Cup (6f, good to firm) and the July Cup (6f, good to soft); has won seven of his eight starts and on form he stands out as the one to beat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

11

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Shaquille

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Julie Camacho

It's a concern he's reared at the start and been slowly away the last twice, but he recovered each time to post impressive Group 1 wins in the Commonwealth Cup (6f, good to firm) and the July Cup (6f, good to soft); has won seven of his eight starts and on form he stands out as the one to beat.

10/11

1st

9

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Shaquille

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Julie Camacho

reared start and slowly away, pulled hard, raced in last, rapid headway and went second 4f out, led under 3f out, ridden and hung left final furlong, kept on well

3/1

1st

8

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Shaquille

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Julie Camacho

reared start and slowly away

9/1

Form: -46160 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
fourth two years ago
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Happy Romance

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Ties in with Annaf on Portland form (finished 2l fourth); faced a much stiffer task in the Foret last Sunday (midfield); successful at this level in 2020/2021 but her subsequent strike-rate is underwhelming.

11/1

4th

4

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Happy Romance

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Usually aimed high and appreciated the return to Listed race when winning mares' race at Bath in April (5f, good to soft; also suited by 6f on good or quicker); can be excused her two starts since but lacks a recent run and this is her first run in a handicap.

11/1

18

(11)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Happy Romance

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Richard Hannon

fourth two years ago

40/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £583.40
Straight Forecast £459.32
Tricast £26954.75
Trifecta £12469.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shaquille

The Times:

Mill Stream

TOPSPEED:

Khaadem

NEWMARKET:

Believing

The Star:

Swingalong

POSTDATA:

Regional

Daily Record:

Spycatcher

D Express:

Saint Lawrence

The Sun:

Sacred

Telegraph:

Mill Stream

Daily Mirror:

Mill Stream

RP RATINGS:

Shaquille

The Guardian:

Shaquille

Daily Mail:

Shaquille

LAMBOURN:

Khaadem