August 17 / 14.25 York

14.25

Good To Firm

Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £85065
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.65

Form: 51 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt who cost 550,000gns as foal; both starts at Newbury on good ground, proving suited by the step up to 7f on latest occasion and winning a race that has thrown up subsequent Listed/Group scorers a few times; the form has substance to boot (next three home have won since); highly respected.
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10th

5

(9)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Chaldean

9st 3lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second over 4f out, chased clear leader over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, eased over 1f out

10/1

2nd

1

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Chaldean

9st 2lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

2/1

1st

2

(3)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Chaldean

9st 2lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Andrew Balding

Races prominently and can make the running; can battle too, as he showed when taking care of Indestructible in the Acomb at York and the Champagne on soft ground at Doncaster, before holding on by a head from Royal Scotsman in the Group 1 Dewhurst here on good (unraced on firmer); mishap leaving the stalls at Newbury two weeks ago prevented any assessment of his progress from two to three, but he was one of the top 2yos and may well stay 1m.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 51

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish colt who cost 150,000euros at breeze-up sale in May; showed promise in big field at the Curragh on debut, then won well at Windsor (6f, good to firm) where he drew nicely clear in the closing stages; bred to be suited by this extra furlong; looks useful and can't be dismissed.
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5th

7

(6)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Goodwood

Indestructible

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: K R Burke

Versatile ground-wise; campaigned in Group 1 races since his Craven win, most recently fourth in the Prix Jean Prat dropped back to 7f with cheekpieces applied; has a progressive record when racing below the top level and looks interesting back down in grade.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

20th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Indestructible

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent

40/1

10th

9

(9)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Indestructible

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: K R Burke

With Michael O'Callaghan as 2yo but raced mostly in Britain, winning a Windsor novice (good to firm) before runner-up to Chaldean in two 7f Group races; had wind surgery before debut for new yard in the Craven over C&D (good) 16 days ago, failing to settle but soon front rank and keeping on well to win; that was improved form but today's rivals demand so much more.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega colt who cost 150,000euros as a yearling; made a successful debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and that form was given a timely boost when the runner-up went one better in a nursery there last Saturday; now goes into much deeper waters but looks promising.
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9th

9

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Oviedo

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alexandra Dunn

Very useful over middle-distances in his prime but was badly out of sorts on AW when last seen in the winter; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekieces; considered if lively in the betting.

20/1

9th

8

(1)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Oviedo

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Alexandra Dunn

Started out for this yard last August rated 40lb higher; will find his level at some point but only of interest if backed.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Cost 350,000gns as a yearling; major promise in two starts over 6f on fast ground, winning at Doncaster then solid second at Newmarket behind a colt whose Ascot debut form stacks up very well; strong contender provided he stays this longer trip (mixed messages from pedigree).
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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

2/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served Godolphin well; impressively justified favouritism at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; got loose beforehand) 12 days ago in a newcomers' event that Charlie Appleby has won with Group-class horses on two occasions previously; smart prospect who has to be feared.
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No Results Found

9/1

Form: 1

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on Super Sprint day, sticking on well to justify favouritism by half a length; has speed on the dam's side but the rest of his pedigree suggests he'll be suited by 7f; one of four once-raced winners in this who are open to major progress.
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14th

13

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Hectic

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Liam Bailey

Back to his last winning mark and his first two runs in 2026 were respectable; eligible for weaker races than this and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

4th

4

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Ripon (6f) in a relatively light campaign in 2025 and back this year with solid fourth placings in handicaps at Newcastle (7f) and Chelmsford (6f); ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hectic

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

May be nicely primed with Newcastle reappearance under his belt; however, he's not in the ideal spot, having gained both handicap wins off 2lb lower in Class 5; others preferred at this level.

25/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribchester colt who got on top close home in Ayr maiden (7f, good) last month, building on debut effort; however, the form has been let down since and he faces a much tougher task in this field; admittedly still unexposed but others are more appealing.
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21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

11th

7

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Feel The Need

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Enters the equation on best 7f form this year but his latest run at York, where he often goes well, was a letdown; seems to handle heavy ground, having finished close up in his sole attempt on it, but it's not necessarily a plus and he has a shade to prove now.

14/1

14/1

Form: 61 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill colt who strode clear for a 4l success at Newcastle (7f, AW; second start) last month and looks open to further improvement; however, the form behind looks ordinary and he's bottom of this pack on bare figures; hard to be adamant that he's Group class.
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3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

10st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten in three runs for new stable (Flat/hurdles) this spring; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival; blinkers return and visor is removed.

25/1

11th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Chillhi

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten on both starts for new stable last month (hurdle/Flat); might be aided by refitted visor and/or first-time tongue-tie here but has lots to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Chillhi

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner during busy summer for James Owen last year but well beaten (over hurdles) on stable debut on Tuesday and returns to the Flat with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

20/1

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Charm Spirit colt who belied his 20-1 odds with a debut win over C&D (on fast ground) last month, beating 12 rivals; the form isn't particularly compelling and he's taking on stiffer opposition this time; however, could outrun his odds having shown that the course suits him well.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.00
Straight Forecast £31.49
Tricast £184.59
Trifecta £244.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Local Dynasty

The Times:

Mill Stream

SPOTLIGHT:

Chaldean

Daily Mail:

Oviedo

TOPSPEED:

Indestructible

POSTDATA:

Local Dynasty

NEWMARKET:

Local Dynasty

Daily Mirror:

Local Dynasty

The Sun:

Local Dynasty

The Star:

Local Dynasty

Telegraph:

Mill Stream

The Guardian:

Mill Stream

Daily Express:

Chaldean

Daily Record:

Chaldean