15.00
GoodSky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £226840
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 1
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 49-382 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (10) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
8yo who is a two-time Group 1 winner and has an excellent record in this race, with form figures of 1213; reappeared with head second to Ten Bob Tony in Group 3 John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock (7f, good) two months ago when carrying a 5lb penalty; no penalty today and he has leading claims. |
3/1 |
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1 (9) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Won Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) last September and runner-up in Group 1 Prix de la Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) next time; carries 5lb penalty and may improve for this reappearance outing but he's a class act who is entitled to respect; won this in 2021 and close third in 2022. |
11/2 |
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2nd 1 (9) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Won Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) last September and runner-up in Group 1 Prix de la Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) next time; carries 5lb penalty and may improve for this reappearance outing but he's a class act who is entitled to respect; won this in 2021 and close third in 2022. |
11/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 501135 C BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Horse
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (1) |
11th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
prominent towards far side |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 (2) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
8yo who ran creditably in the frame in 7f Group 3s at Haydock and Newmarket in June but was below par when fifth (2l behind Kinross) in the Lennox at Goodwood last time; fully exposed and would be a surprise winner. |
25/1 |
|
5th 6 (3) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner who was a short head behind Kinross when third in this race two years ago; his enthusiasm appears to remain intact at the age of eight, but his losing run is up to 12 and he finished just over 2l behind Noble Dynasty when fourth of five in a Group 3 on the Newmarket July Course last month; unlikely to gain an uncontested lead here and has a bit to find in any case. |
25/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 3-5731 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (15) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
held up in last |
10/1 |
|
1st 6 (6) |
16th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won the Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) last season and returned to form when third in the Group 2 City of York (7f, good to firm) last month in a first-time visor (retained); it remains to be seen if slow ground still suits but she could be bang there if handling conditions. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Three-time Group winner and a creditable third behind Kinross here 12 months ago but she hasn't built on a satisfactory reappearance run, only sixth of ten at Deauville three weeks ago; now wears headgear; opposable. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 48514- C BF
Last run: 308 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Horse
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (7) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Usually races up with pace; fine sprinter over the years but the majority of his big wins have come at the Curragh, where he's won five Group races; well beaten over this C&D when last seen in November and, although he'd be dangerous on a going day, others seem more likely to give their running. |
20/1 |
|
1 (10) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Sprang a 40-1 surprise in this race in 2023 and showed he's still capable of smart form when winning the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh (6f, soft) three weeks ago; however, he's some way down the pecking order on this year's form and others appeal more. |
22/1 |
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1st 1 (6) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
A regular visitor to these parts and has won here four times, including this race in 2021 and 2022; ran a blinder in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes over C&D on his seasonal reappearance last month; below best in Flying Five two weeks ago; could rebound stepped back up in trip. |
6/1 |
15/2
Form: 6131-0 D BF
Last run: 168 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (5) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Back to his best at Meydan early this year, winning twice over 7f, including a Group 2; has possibilities on that form but he was only sixth of 16 in a 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time and had no obvious excuses when fifth of nine behind Kinross in this race last year. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 171-55 D BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 (7) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Not quite at best in York Group 2 a fortnight ago but it was same story in that race 12 months earlier; two starts ago she was beaten just a neck by Khaadem in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and it will be no surprise to see a prominent showing in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 (4) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Only sixth of nine when favourite for this race last year but she hasn't looked back since, winning a Listed race and a Group 3 over this trip and running a cracker when beaten a neck in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot in June; goes well fresh; key player. |
4/1 |
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2nd 15 (3) |
24th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Gifted mare with Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 wins over 7f, looking at least as good as ever with an easy reappearance AW success at Lingfield six weeks ago; that should have put her spot-on for a second attempt at this race (beaten only 1l into fifth on reappearance last year when she got going just too late to land a blow); considered best on good ground or firmer; big shout. |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 878144 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 (10) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days. |
14/1 |
|
3 (11) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away. |
9/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 8-1513 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (9) |
20th Aug 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
reared start and slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, never on terms |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 363301 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 29 (24) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two-time Group winner over 7f but is on a near three-year losing spell and current mark reflects that he's not the force of old (admittedly showed bits of useful form in 2025); needs to step up on reappearance effort; failed to shine in the last two runnings of this contest. |
33/1 |
|
8th 4 (12) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner who could only beat one home in this race when it was staged as a Class 2 last year; managed a handful of creditable efforts subsequently but it's hard to ignore his last win came back in June 2023 (7f Group 3); returns on reduced mark. |
20/1 |
|
18 (8) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
He didn't get much luck last time at Newbury (7f, good to soft) off this much reduced mark; the type who could go well with Oliver Carmichael taking off 7lb, but confidence would be greater on faster ground. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 002-11
Last run: 91 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (7) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Four AW runs, winning 6f novice on Wolverhampton Tapeta as 2yo; nearly all best form on soft or slower on turf; seen only six times since Group 2 win at the Curragh in May 2022 but he wasn't too far off his best when fifth in a Group 2 at Chantilly recently and ran well enough in a C&D Group 3 on 2022 reappearance to think he can make a go of it back here. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
4th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Dual Group-race winning sprinter in his time who has finished unplaced in three starts since returning from 259 days off in July, albeit his latest outing was at Group 1 level; has winning form on Tapeta and this is easier so could play a part in the first-time cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
midfield, pushed along under 3f out |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £49.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £48.34 |
| Tricast | £235.09 |
| Trifecta | £227.30 |