14.30
SoftAlan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £62654.87
- 1m 0f 0y
- 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 1124 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Group 2 course winner as a juvenile who was only seen once last term; down the field in the Tattersalls Gold Cup last month; that was a tough ask on return from 413 days off and this drop in class looks more suitable; potential pace angle and not ruled out if he can come on for that return. |
3/1 |
|
4 (8) |
25th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 110y |
9st 5lb |
Was 3-5 in a 2023 juvenile campaign; highlighted by a course 1m Group 2 win Beresford Stakes; has raced just once since, well beaten in a Leopardstown Group 3 early last season. |
50/1 |
|
4 (8) |
25th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 110y |
9st 5lb |
Was 3-5 in a 2023 juvenile campaign; highlighted by a course 1m Group 2 win Beresford Stakes; has raced just once since, well beaten in a Leopardstown Group 3 early last season. |
50/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 21 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (1) |
21st Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Building up a useful CV and his comfortable all-the-way Group 3 win at the Curragh (1m2f, good/yielding) last month was a personal best; galloped on strongly that day and should stay this extra 2f; another plausible candidate for Aidan O'Brien. |
9/1 |
|
1st 1 (7) |
26th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
made virtually all, clear before halfway, ridden under 2f out, pushed out, comfortably |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 (7) |
26th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
made virtually all, clear before halfway, ridden under 2f out, pushed out, comfortably |
4/1 |
9/4
Form: 1
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (3) |
14th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 115y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Did well in the mud as a 2yo and has come good again with seriously committed front-running rides over 1m6f at the Curragh (good) on last two outings; had a huge lead turning for home in both, cut down by a very smart older stablemate in Group 2 on first occasion but thoroughly dominating at 1-2 in a Group 3 four weeks ago; that makes him a serious player on form and the others should not bank on him faltering if he again sets up a big lead. |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (1) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
made all, soon clear, 10 lengths ahead before halfway |
5/4 |
|
2nd 11 (7) |
20th Jul 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
led, soon clear, 10 lengths ahead halfway, 20 lengths ahead 3f out, reduced lead over 1f out, headed towards finish |
16/1 |
11/4
Form: 51
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (1) |
1st Mar 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
soon disputed lead, led narrowly after 2f, joined when pushed along from over 2f out, ridden when headed 1f out, soon no extra when edged left |
9/4 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
held up in midfield, pushed along halfway, headway under 2f out, went fourth against far rail inside final furlong, kept on, never on terms |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 (6) |
5th Aug 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 73y |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, went second over 2f out, reminders when outpaced and ran green home turn, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, won going away |
2/5 |
11/4
Form: 211
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (2) |
20th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Dual winner at two is a useful colt but it's been tricky to find a spot for him this term; runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh in May and placed in Listed contest at Deauville in August, both times over this trip, and not shamed in very valuable Grade 3 at Kentucky Downs last time when tried in cheekpieces (left off here); handles easy ground well and should be involved. |
5/1 |
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11th 10 (11) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Two easy 2yo wins (minor races) and runner-up in Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh (1m2f, good to yielding) last month; however, he was no match for the winner and doesn't appear to be progressing; something to find. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 5
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (11) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 8lb |
20-race maiden; in the frame in five of his six course outings including over 1m4f last month; poor run at the Curragh since but respected back here for a yard that get winners in claimers. |
5/1 |
|
2 (15) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
12st 2lb |
Is frustratingly still a maiden after 19 starts but has run well plenty of times including second over 1m4f at Dundalk last time; this trip suits better; disappointing previous time with cheekpieces; best on good ground. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €15.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €19.55 |
| Trifecta | €80.50 |