July 29 / 14.25 Goodwood

14.25

Good To Firm

Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 17-625

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
German challenger; he was the only one to give Maljoom a race in the German 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) in May and winner was an unlucky fourth in the St James's Palace next time; this fellow also raced at Royal Ascot, when keeping on for a creditable fifth of 15 in the Jersey Stakes (7f, good to firm), and the step back up to 1m looks a plus; firmly in calculations.
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1st

5

(1)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Rocchigiani

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: P Schiergen

chased leader, shaken up and led over 1f out, soon hung right, ridden final furlong, ran on

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 5-7505

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has posted some fair efforts in Group races but hasn't shown enough to suggest he'll be a force here; well beaten by runner-up Rocchigiani when fifth in the German 2,000 Guineas last time out.
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6th

2

(29)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

An ideal type for this race having won the Victoria Cup over C&D in 2024 and 2026, both times off 5lb lower on good ground (lightly raced in between and latest occasion was only his third run for new yard); still favourably treated on historical data; good credentials.

12/1

1st

6

(26)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Seen only twice, both times on AW, last term for new yard; made a winning reappearance off current mark in this contest (on good ground) two years ago on first start during a brief spell with Charlie Fellowes; fighting chance in repeat bid, assuming he's in top form.

16/1

3rd

1

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tom Clover

Just 1lb higher than for his Victoria Cup win last term (first run for Charlie Fellowes); midfield at Royal Ascot (Group 1) one month later; absent since a disappointing run on soft ground last September; cheekpieces worn on his last 11 starts are left off on today's stable debut (same owners); interesting, especially if backed.

11/2

Form: 1-430

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won at Sandown (7f, good) last July on sole 2yo start and fair third of six in Listed race at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) on second run this season, before being well beaten in the Derby; it's possible this headstrong sort will be suited by the drop back to 1m but others have less to prove.
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4th

2

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Goodwood

Sonny Liston

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Acts on soft and good to firm; has the makings of a Group performer judged on his smart handicap form this term, notably close second off top weight in the Royal Hunt Cup; prominent for a long way in the Sussex Stakes over C&D most recently, fading only inside the final furlong; major player back down in class.

7/2

5th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Sonny Liston

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

pressed leader

20/1

6th

8

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Sonny Liston

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

held up in rear, some headway 2f out, no extra from 1f out

3/1

9/4

Form: 133-07

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won the Group 2 Champagne Stakes last year and back to form on second run this season when 2l seventh of 11 in the Group 1 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); with a clear run he'd have probably beaten Berkshire Shadow, who was a neck ahead in sixth, and although it was a blanket finish the form is working out well; strong claims back down in grade.
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1st

5

(1)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Bayside Boy

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, towards rear, switched to near side 3f out, shaken up and carried head awkwardly over 2f out, went second over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/4

5

(4)

3rd Sep 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Bayside Boy

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Roger Varian

Edged out Reach For The Moon to win Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last September; seemed to run close to his best when 2l seventh in the Group 1 St James's Palace at Royal Ascot but he looked an awkward ride when beaten favourite in a 1m Glorious Goodwood Group 3 since (both good to firm); has blinkers added now and ought to be bang there if putting his best foot forward; any rain would be in his favour.

5/1

Form: 454111 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who is trained in Norway, where he has won in good style on his last three starts; some respectable runs in Dubai early this year but limitations were evident then and are likely to be exposed once more.
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5th

4

(3)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Hotline Bling

9st 3lb

J: Manuel Martinez

T: Raphael E Freire

took keen hold, led, clear over 5f out, reduced lead 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon hampered and lost position, well held final furlong

100/1

Form: 74-563

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
0-6 since winning last year's Coventry at Royal Ascot but he's run well on all three starts this year, finishing a close sixth of 11 in the Group 1 St James's Palace at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) two runs ago before a Listed third at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) where he didn't help himself by hanging left; in the mix, especially if staying straight this time.
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6th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Berkshire Shadow

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

raced far side, prominent, weakened over 1f out

4/1

5th

2

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Berkshire Shadow

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

prominent

25/1

3rd

1

(7)

20th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Berkshire Shadow

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

In good form, having justified favouritism in a couple of notable AW races since being gelded; turf record includes a success in the Coventry as a 2yo and two good efforts at Group 1 level last year; however, needs a clear career-best performance to land this prize.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-102 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 with a smooth Listed win at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April and bounced back from his 2,000 Guineas run when going close off a lofty mark in a handicap at Sandown (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago; that performance reads well in today's context and he could have more to offer, too.
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3rd

3

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Checkandchallenge

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

He's contested quality handicaps at Newbury and Ascot on his three starts this term, performing respectably and beaten around 4l each time; this 7yo probably needs something extra to snap a long losing run but he's edging down the weights and has run some big races here; worth a second look.

10/1

10th

14

(30)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Checkandchallenge

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

Very useful on his day and has plenty of Listed/Group form; however, needs to improve on his Newbury handicap efforts this season (beaten 4l both times) and remains badly out of the winning habit, with losing spell stretching back to 2023.

20/1

6th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Checkandchallenge

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

7yo who's spent the vast majority of his career in Group or Listed races and this time last year he was fifth on this card in the Group 1 Lockinge; only his second handicap when, like so many others, he met traffic problems in the Spring Cup over C&D (28-1) four weeks ago; Rossa Ryan gets back on board and they are not totally dismissed.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £144.50
Straight Forecast £157.12
Trifecta £672.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Checkandchallenge

Telegraph:

Bayside Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Rocchigiani

Daily Record:

Berkshire Shadow

POSTDATA:

Checkandchallenge

The Times:

Checkandchallenge

Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

Checkandchallenge

The Star:

Checkandchallenge

TOPSPEED:

Rocchigiani

The Guardian:

Bayside Boy

Daily Express:

Bayside Boy

The Sun:

Bayside Boy