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Goodbet365 Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £48203.5
- 1m 1f 0y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 133-28 CD BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (6) |
15th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Smart globetrotter who is the winner of three US Graded races; finished fourth in UAE Group 1 on last appearance; record of 4-5 at this course features wins in this contest for the last two years (started favourite both times); holds very solid claims in his bid to become the first horse to land the Earl of Sefton three times. |
5/4 |
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2nd 5 (6) |
15th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Smart globetrotter who is the winner of three US Graded races; finished fourth in UAE Group 1 on last appearance; record of 4-5 at this course features wins in this contest for the last two years (started favourite both times); holds very solid claims in his bid to become the first horse to land the Earl of Sefton three times. |
5/4 |
|
1st 7 (8) |
17th Apr 2024 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Did very well at this course in 2022 and 6-4 favourite when winning this race last year (good to soft) in clearcut style, coming from last to first in a seven-runner race; also won in the USA last May; this year's build-up at Meydan has not been quite so persuasive as last year's, with a short-priced flop on latest outing, but the ground here should not be an issue and a return to his form of 12 months ago would make him the one to beat. |
3/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 2116-8 CD
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Horse
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (9) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Excelled in top handicaps at York and Newmarket in 2023, including with a C&D win in the Cambridgeshire (good to firm; 3lb lower today); however, he only once threatened to hit those heights in 2024 and, after wind surgery, missed all of 2025; that leaves him with a 658-day absence to overcome but his handicap mark has been slashed. |
40/1 |
|
12th 1 (14) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Has a very lofty mark and hasn't been at his best the last twice but he excelled in big-field handicaps last year, finishing second in this (good to soft) and posting wins over C&D (good to firm) and in the Cesarewitch (1m1f, good to firm; off 4lb lower); not necessarily handicapped out of things. |
14/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 23990-
Last run: 179 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (13) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Soft-ground second in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023; smart handicapper nowadays but his only success remains a C&D novice win at the 2022 Western meeting; two good placed efforts over 1m at Thirsk this year but well held at Ascot latest and others are preferred for the win again. |
16/1 |
|
3 (13) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Soft-ground second in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023; smart handicapper nowadays who still has just one novice success to his name; went close in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (good) on reappearance and it was a step back in the right direction when close third of five at that track (also 1m, good to firm) last month; hasn't shone in three starts here (admittedly twice in Group 1s) but handicapper is gradually relenting. |
20/1 |
|
2 (4) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Runner-up in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but just a useful handicapper nowadays; comes into the reckoning on his second in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (good ground) on reappearance but hasn't repeated the form and carries risks. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 13324- D BF
Last run: 151 days
W: 9st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
9yo who hasn't been at his very best this year and can be slowly away; however, this five-time Group 3 winner has still shown considerable spark in 2024, including here last time, and he may well be in the mix. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 100y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders early |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 11214-
Last run: 200 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (4) |
28th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Shared the spoils in Salisbury Group 3 during his first season last year; good third in Group 2 event at Ascot (1m, good) most recently, showing he's back in top form; commands respect. |
13/8 |
|
3rd 4 (7) |
13th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
taken down early, took keen hold, prominent, led 2f out, headed over 1f out |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 (7) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Dead-heated in Group 3 Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury (1m, good) last August and good fourth in French Group 2 next time (1m, good to soft); below-par fifth at Newmarket on reappearance but may have needed the run and a first-time hood could help this headstrong sort settle better; remains lightly raced and this 4yo could still have more to offer; one to be interested in. |
7/2 |
40/1
Form: 52-647 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Campaigned in the UAE this winter, last seen finishing tailed off at Meydan; still 4lb higher than for his last win in Britain and probably best watched after three months off. |
20/1 |
|
2 (2) |
14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Career highlight was at Royal Ascot 2022 but he capitalised on a career-low mark to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month; long list of possible excuses next time and not disgraced at Ascot last Saturday, so he needs a second look. |
10/1 |
|
2 (5) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Career highlight was at Royal Ascot 2022 but he capitalised on a career-low mark to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month; long list of possible excuses at Yarmouth 12 days later, so he remains of interest. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 22141- C
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 (5) |
11th Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
slowly into stride |
9/1 |
|
1st 8 (1) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
slowly away, towards rear |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 1443-0
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (6) |
17th Apr 2024 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Best 2yo run was on turf here but he suffered heavy defeats at Newmarket in his only two turf races last term, admittedly absent five months in between; surged back to form on AW last October-December but last month's run was not so good; blinkers are given a go and overall improvement is needed. |
33/1 |
|
8th 2 (6) |
17th Apr 2024 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Best 2yo run was on turf here but he suffered heavy defeats at Newmarket in his only two turf races last term, admittedly absent five months in between; surged back to form on AW last October-December but last month's run was not so good; blinkers are given a go and overall improvement is needed. |
33/1 |
|
12th 6 (13) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Useful colt who ended his 2023 campaign with respectable efforts in Listed grade elsewhere; 2-2 at Newcastle, including a 1l success off just 1lb lower on sole handicap attempt; interesting returned to this venue on seasonal debut. |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 524-30 C
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
9th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away |
11/8 |
|
1st 7 (1) |
9th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away |
11/8 |
|
8 (10) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won the Dante at 3; wasn't far off his best when third in 1m3f Southwell conditions race in February (AW debut) but comfortably held in Group races on turf since, albeit he might have needed his latest run at Newmarket after six months off. |
15/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.99 |
| Tricast | £137.24 |
| Trifecta | £119.80 |