16.45
GoodJulia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed Race) (IRE Incentive Race)
- Prize money: £48203.5
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 1
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 335132 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (1) |
24th Jun 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Three wins last year including a Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) and a Group 3 at the Curragh (6f, good); made a fine comeback when third of nine in a Listed contest at Cork (5.5f, soft to heavy) last month (conceding 3lb to the first two) and a major player here with the run under her belt. |
4/1 |
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3rd 2 (13) |
5th May 2023 Good 0m 5f 110y |
9st 5lb |
Followed up a 5f Listed win at York with a Group 3 success at the Curragh (6f, good) last year; 5l defeat in the Cheveley Park Stakes was a fair effort; has a penalty to carry and needs to prove she is as effective on the likely softer ground; respected on return from 223 days off. |
9/2 |
|
6th 8 (9) |
24th Sep 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
dwelt start, towards rear, going okay but still plenty to do under 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish |
11/1 |
13/8
- Place: £1.20
Form: 21212 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 16 (3) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
He wasn't disgraced in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot but Hamilton last time was a backward step; goes without headgear today and stable may hold stronger claims with Seven Questions. |
40/1 |
|
8th 2 (2) |
19th Jul 2024 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Returned to Britain off a lofty mark having done well in Bahrain this winter; struggled initially but he didn't run badly when seventh of 25 in the Wokingham last month; wouldn't want much more rain. |
9/1 |
|
7th 15 (13) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Close second in Listed Windsor Castle here as 2yo but well held in the big 5f handicap here last June and his 6f Bahrain win at Christmas didn't go far enough to convince that he's right for this race; others in better form, too, with first-time cheekpieces (retained) no help last time. |
50/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 163 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (1) |
8th Oct 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
29th Sep 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, always doing enough |
13/8 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
29th Aug 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
raced freely, pressed leader, led narrowly over 2f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on but always held |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 216461 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 4 (1) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached. |
33/1 |
|
14th 6 (6) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared. |
10/1 |
|
1 (6) |
9th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up |
5/2 |
13/2
Form: 31165 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (15) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks. |
11/1 |
|
15th 19 (11) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Merely fifth on his last two starts, following a very promising second on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW); however, he won this last year (good to firm) and is handicapped to be in the mix if he's back on song. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but has resumed in good form, latterly when inclined to pull hard at Newmarket (6f) in a race not run to suit; usually ridden patiently these days but has made all more than once in the past; a lot may hinge on how things unfold early. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 3
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks. |
25/1 |
|
9th 6 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 5166 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (11) |
10th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Good winner at Bath in July (5.5f, good to firm) and runner-up at Brighton one month later; not at his best at Sandown last week though and this demands a career best. |
16/1 |
|
0 3 (10) |
2nd Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ready winner at Bath (extended 5f, good to firm) in July and ran at least as well at Brighton five weeks later; edging back up the weights but Ryan Moore is a positive booking; unlikely to be far away. |
15/2 |
25/1
Form: 6185 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (10) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Successful in a Yarmouth 5f handicap in week one of the Racing League; latest 6f run easy enough to overlook and he's a contender back under suitable conditions (won the 5f handicap at the Racing League meeting at this track last September). |
14/1 |
|
14th 2 (10) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
All of his five wins have been at 5f; won two in a row in Bahrain in February and he landed a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (good to firm) last month; hit a personal best with that success but this is tougher off 5lb higher and his only previous run at this trip resulted in a heavy defeat. |
16/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
25th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
raced centre, led overall, headed and ridden over 1f out, rallied and led again inside final 110yds, gamely, 1st of 6 in group |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 147 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
11th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Drew a blank in 2025 but there were some good runs in defeat and he starts this season off an 8lb lower mark than for last year's reappearance; solid third in one run at Yarmouth; best on good ground or faster; makes his seasonal return with a hood back on and with his stable in good form. |
4/1 |
|
4 (3) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
All his wins have come at Doncaster but he's fully effective elsewhere and is still unexposed on AW; plenty of solid efforts over 5f this season but losing run is mounting up and he's struggled in four previous runs at this trip; down the list. |
10/1 |
|
13 (8) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
All his wins have come at Doncaster but he is fully effective elsewhere, including on AW as evidenced by his close third in this race last year when rated 3lb higher; retains plenty of ability and more minor money not out of the question. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 1166 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (5) |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Continued in form since a winning return at Windsor (6f, good to firm; acts on soft) but yet to make her mark in Listed company and was never in the hunt at Ayr recently; return to 6f can suit and William Buick, 2-18 for yard in last five years, rides her for the first time but she needs to find more. |
12/1 |
|
6th 3 (4) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Both 2yo wins at 5f but has been running in 6f handicaps for the last 12 months; holding her form well since reappearance win at Windsor (good to firm) and that could help to bridge the gap between her and some of the higher-rated rivals whose most recent efforts are worrying. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.05 |
| Trifecta | £43.40 |
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