October 07 / 15.00 Newmarket

15.00

Good

Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Challenge Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £68052
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Challenge Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 011352 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Solid performer in most of the big 7f races this season, including wins in the John Of Gaunt and the Criterion; creditable second to Kinross (subsequent Foret winner) in the City Of York most recently; collected a silver medal in this contest two years ago and should go well again.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Pogo

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

prominent towards far side

33/1

8th

3

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Pogo

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charles Hills

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

15:00 Goodwood

Pogo

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

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

5/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-5561 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won last year's Nell Gwyn and Hungerford; unplaced favourite in two major races this summer; bounced right back in Listed contest at Newbury (on good ground) three weeks ago, moving smoothly into contention then skipping clear in the final 1f for a very easy success to take 7f record to 3-5; has a bright chance of following up, provided she's in the same form again.
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15th

14

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Sacred

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

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

15:00 York

Sacred

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

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

2nd

15

(3)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Sacred

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

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

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25/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 321024 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Nearly bagged Group 3 honours at Goodwood two starts ago and possibly found the soft ground against him in Doncaster Group 2 latest; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf.
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5th

4

(5)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts.

12/1

12th

1

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David O’Meara

Record of 422311 since joining this yard, most recently scoring narrowly at Epsom on Derby day (followed up C&D win); possibilities provided he returns from layoff in similar form.

11/1

Form: 722822 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent; creditable second in Group 3 events at Goodwood (collared on line by Oscula) and Deauville the last twice; however, has more on her plate upped further in grade; eyeshield fitted.
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6th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Internationalangel

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Has not found her best form this year during three runs in Dubai and two in Britain; beaten a head when 66-1 in this race last year but this renewal seems to demand more; soft ground may well be a negative.

28/1

5th

6

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Internationalangel

9st 2lb

J: Robert Tart

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won her first five starts for this stable, four of them over C&D; often acquitted herself in good company last summer; not found her best form this year but this is a drop in grade and if she is to revive, it may be here; well beaten in this race 12 months ago.

12/1

10th

3

(1)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Internationalangel

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, towards rear

25/1

Form: 330196 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Failed to show his form the last twice; came off a strong pace to land the Hungerford at Newbury (good to firm; first Group win) in August and, granted a similar tactical setup, could well bounce back.
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12th

29

(24)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Jumby

8st 12lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

17:20 Newmarket

Jumby

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

15:35 Ascot

Jumby

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

Form: 3-6155 BF

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Ex-French filly who has been campaigned outside of Britain since joining William Haggas, best form when winning Group 2 at Chantilly (1m, soft); disappointing favourite at the Curragh (1m1f) when last seen; smart on her day but has something to prove on first attempt at 7f.
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4th

10

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Purplepay

8st 11lb

J: Graham Lee

T: William Haggas

Peak form came in winning a soft-ground French 1m Group 2 last summer; respectable in Listed/Group races this term; entitled to run better last time at Sandown when back on soft ground and the tongue-tie tried there is replaced by blinkers, which didn't do wonders for her when tried once in Australia (Group 1 admittedly); can be keen, so the assured strong gallop should at least help.

7/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Sandown

Purplepay

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Standout effort came when winning a soft-ground Group 2 at Chantilly (1m) last summer; 0-8 since, admittedly without encountering soft ground in her three runs this summer (second in Listed race on good to soft) but the seeds of doubt have been sown; tongue tied first time.

12/1

10/1

Form: 214135 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Tough and consistent filly; registered Group 3 wins against her own sex over 7f/1m at Glorious Goodwood (narrowly from Internationalangel) and Deauville this summer; not disgraced, though only fifth of six, in the Joel Stakes here (1m) two weeks ago; set for another respectable effort.
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5th

2

(9)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Oscula

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: George Boughey

prominent, pushed along home turn, switched left and ridden inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

6/1

7th

8

(5)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Oscula

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, lost position and held final furlong

10/1

5th

7

(6)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Oscula

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

11/1

Form: 3-1072 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Useful 6f form in two runs at this course, finishing third in the 2020 Cheveley Park Stakes and winning Listed event on 2022 reappearance; showed she stays 7f, at least on good ground, with a close second in Doncaster Group 3 last month; can't rule out a big effort back here.
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8th

7

(6)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Umm Kulthum

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, switched left and kept on final 110yds, not pace to challenge

11/1

2nd

7

(11)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Umm Kulthum

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

prominent, pushed along under 3f out, ridden under 2f out, soon switched left, disputed lead inside final furlong, kept on well but no extra towards finish

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.60
Straight Forecast £4.80
Tricast £35.13
Trifecta £47.50

Selections

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Pogo

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Telegraph:

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Daily Mirror:

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Pogo

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Daily Mail:

Pogo