October 11 / 13.47 Newmarket

13.47

Good

Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £36861.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3113 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Registered her 5f wins at Beverley (soft) and Goodwood (good to firm) in the style of a useful filly; creditable third, faring best of the high-drawn runners, when favourite for Ayr Listed race since; may still progress further and remains of interest.
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4th

5

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Coto De Caza

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Scored three times (including over C&D) as a juvenile and signed off with victory in Newmarket's Cornwallis Stakes (on good to soft ground) in October; well below that form when beating just one home in 5f Sandown Listed event on her return in June and absent since; yard is going well but she has something to prove now.

5/2

1

(3)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:40 Sandown

Coto De Caza

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive last term and took record to 3-5 with Cornwallis win at Newmarket (good to soft) final start; warrants respect even though she lacks recent match practice and carries 5lb penalty.

3/1

1st

9

(11)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Newmarket

Coto De Caza

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Registered her 5f wins at Beverley (soft) and Goodwood (good to firm) in the style of a useful filly; creditable third, faring best of the high-drawn runners, when favourite for Ayr Listed race since; may still progress further and remains of interest.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 357413

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish filly who took her 6f form to a new level last month, winning readily at Navan (good) and close third in Ayr Group 3 (good to firm); gives the impression she'll be at least as effective over this shorter trip; interesting, with further improvement plausible.
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7th

7

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Grande Marques

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J A Stack

Had a couple of these behind when making all in the Listed Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary in August (5f, yielding); soundly beaten upped to Group 1 level in the Flying Five latest; unraced on AW and will need a career-best here.

12/1

12th

14

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Grande Marques

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Placed in Group 3s at Ayr and Newmarket last season; Listed-placed in third behind Saratoga Special at Ayr in June; made all to beat Erosandpsyche in a 5f Listed race at Tipperary two weeks ago.

33/1

13

(14)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Tipperary

Grande Marques

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Placed in Group 3s at Ayr and Newmarket last season; Listed-placed at Ayr in June, overall form this term not strong enough to inspire confidence.

20/1

OUR TIP
3rd
1 (10)
Kullazain

11/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 31 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-race colt who is speedily bred; towards the bottom of this pack on bare form but may build on his ready Sandown win (5f, soft) and show further progress.
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6th

3

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kullazain

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Close to a career best when winning over 6f here (Class 3; 2-1 favourite; from 3lb lower) over Christmas; free and a beaten favourite twice since, so will need to drop the anchor if to make his presence felt over today's longer trip; others make more appeal.

8/1

7th

4

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kullazain

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

Landed a gamble over C&D in December, his first run after a gelding operation; only third off this mark at Kempton last time where he was hamstrung by a refusal to settle; still lurks on an interesting mark and he is one to take seriously, even with the stable on a losing run of 25.

9/4

3rd

7

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kullazain

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Landed a gamble at Wolverhampton six weeks ago (6f), his first run since a gelding operation; well on top at the finish on that occasion and a 4lb rise looks extremely fair given the second, fourth and fifth have won since; good draw and lots to like.

5/2

14/1

Form: 22520

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Struggled against his elders in the Abbaye last Sunday; progressive RPRs against his own age group, close second in the Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, heavy) most recently; still a maiden but he's a useful one.
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1st

7

(4)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

La Bellota

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Ryan

Yet to win but his close second in the Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, heavy) is arguably the best piece of form on offer here; not at that level when fourth in the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago but it was another useful performance; blinkered first time.

8/1

4th

2

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Newmarket

La Bellota

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Struggled against his elders in the Abbaye last Sunday; progressive RPRs against his own age group, close second in the Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, heavy) most recently; still a maiden but he's a useful one.

14/1

2nd

5

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

La Bellota

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

in rear, headway towards near side from 2f out, went second over 1f out, soon challenging, kept on, just held

40/1

Form: 100413 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ballydoyle colt who has been on the go since April, winning twice (including Listed event on penultimate start); solid third in Longchamp Group 3 latest (5f, good to soft; winner followed up in the Flying Childers); respectable chance on form.
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4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

11/1

Form: 2215 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Ripon and good fifth in the Flying Childers at Doncaster since dropped to 5f (good/good to firm); steadily improving colt who may rate higher still; not dismissed.
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17

(15)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made the frame in valuable handicaps at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in July, but then ran poorly at the Shergar Cup two weeks ago; his record now reads just one win from ten attempts and he has something to prove in a race as competitive as this one.

28/1

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Zayer

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Archie Watson

In the frame in notable handicaps at the Royal meeting (5f, good to firm) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on his last two starts; 11lb better off with Prince Of India for just over 4l on the latter occasion; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give his running again.

9/1

4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran his best race when keeping on for fourth of 24 in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); looked ready for the return to 6f on that occasion but is perhaps vulnerable to a few lurking further down the weights.

12/1

Form: 1229

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Useful colt whose 6f form includes second-place finishes in Group 2 races at the Curragh (for previous yard) and Goodwood; ruined his chance by racing too freely in the Gimcrack last time and may benefit from this drop in trip; top on ratings.
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7

(10)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

The Strikin Viking

9st 1lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Solid start to his career comprised a maiden success and two close seconds at Group 2 level; not in anything like the same form since, comfortably held in warm 3yo handicap most recently; chance depends on whether first-time hood prompts a turnaround.

14/1

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

The Strikin Viking

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Twice a runner-up in Group 2s last year; ended his 2yo campaign with a couple of lesser efforts though and he made a low-key return at Chantilly (5.5f, good to soft; Group 3) in April; up against it on his handicap debut.

33/1

7th

5

(7)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Newmarket

The Strikin Viking

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Useful colt whose 6f form includes second-place finishes in Group 2 races at the Curragh (for previous yard) and Goodwood; ruined his chance by racing too freely in the Gimcrack last time and may benefit from this drop in trip; top on ratings.

7/2

20/1

Form: 232140 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) in July; upped to Listed level since, running creditably at Newbury but not so well at York; faces a difficult task on the figures.
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8th

12

(12)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Newmarket

River Seine

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: K R Burke

Off the mark at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) in July; upped to Listed level since, running creditably at Newbury but not so well at York; faces a difficult task on the figures.

20/1

14th

17

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

River Seine

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: K R Burke

Ran creditably in similar event at Newbury (5f, good) last week, taking her form figures to 23214; this front-running filly is proving consistent and should give another good account.

10/1

4th

12

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

River Seine

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

raced centre, led overall, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds, 4th of 8 in group

7/1

Form: 211

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Godolphin colt who has progressive 6f form and should be 3-3 (would likely have won on debut but for blowing the start); the manner of his wins at Windsor (soft) and Yarmouth (good) suggest he'll cope with this drop in distance; respected.
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9th

3

(5)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Newmarket

Midnight Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Godolphin colt who has progressive 6f form and should be 3-3 (would likely have won on debut but for blowing the start); the manner of his wins at Windsor (soft) and Yarmouth (good) suggest he'll cope with this drop in distance; respected.

7/2

1st

1

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:05 Yarmouth

Midnight Thunder

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Both runs at 6f; big eyecatcher at Pontefract (good to firm) and duly confirmed that promise with a clearcut win at Windsor (soft); runner-up didn't disgrace the form next time and this Kodiac colt looks useful.

5/4

1st

8

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Midnight Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

travelled strongly, prominent, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, pushed along and went clear over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, eased towards finish

11/10

14/1

Form: 011347 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Good third in the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) when bidding for a hat-trick; no further progress in two runs since and his limitations look a touch exposed now; others preferred.
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6th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Mr Lightside

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Can lead; smart 2yo who began 3yo season on a mark of 102; has shown just humdrum form in three turf handicaps, despite a sliding mark, and was way back behind Justcallmepete at Bath last week; has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins were on turf in 2024 but he's well treated on old form and has run respectably on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; can make the running and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back in this sphere.

6/1

4th

5

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.

7/2

Form: 61301 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a return to novice level at Beverley (5f, good) last month, adding to her July win; held by some of these rivals on form in the interim; stiffer task back up in class.
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6

(9)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Blue Zodiac

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Has failed to get home in a couple of 6f handicaps this season; gained her 2yo novice wins over 5f and the return to this distance looks beneficial; could go well.

9/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:55 Newmarket (July)

Blue Zodiac

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Gained her 2yo wins over 5f and failed to get home over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) on reappearance; perhaps needed that run but still has something to prove at this distance.

14/1

9th

4

(7)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Blue Zodiac

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Only ran over 5f last season, when finding it too much a couple of times in Listed/Group 3 company; pedigree gives hope that a stiff 6f will be within range but she's more exposed than a few and is some way down the pecking order after seven months off.

20/1

Non-runners

Pearl Of Windsor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.00
Straight Forecast £40.51
Tricast £857.24
Trifecta £832.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Midnight Thunder

Daily Mail:

Coto De Caza

RP RATINGS:

The Strikin Viking

SPOTLIGHT:

Grande Marques

TOPSPEED:

La Bellota

LAMBOURN:

Zayer

Telegraph:

Midnight Thunder

The Guardian:

Midnight Thunder

Daily Mirror:

Midnight Thunder

The Sun:

Midnight Thunder

The Star:

Midnight Thunder

Daily Record:

Midnight Thunder

D Express:

Coto De Caza

NEWMARKET:

The Strikin Viking

The Times:

Grande Marques