14.25
Good To SoftVirgin Bet St Simon Stakes (Registered As The St Simon Stakes) (Group 3)
- Prize money: £39697
- 1m 4f 0y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £23.70
- Place: £4.00
Form: -15607 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (6) |
26th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
raced in second |
10/1 |
|
9th 7 (9) |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
prominent |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (9) |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
prominent |
20/1 |
4/6
- Place: £1.10
Form: 47-121 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (8) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s at 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, one over C&D; beaten a head in this race on heavy going in 2022; produced a rather disappointing show in Ascot Group 3 three weeks ago but had Listed wins over Military Academy and Mount Atlas earlier this term and holds a major chance if returning to form. |
7/2 |
|
2 (2) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s at 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, including this race in 2022; also won 1m4f Listed races on last three outings, including in a good scrap involving Military Academy at Goodwood in June and when that rival disappointed at Chester three weeks ago; all of his turf starts in the last six years have been on softer than good; back up to Group 3 but with leading form claims again and a tremendous attitude. |
7/4 |
|
1 (2) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s over 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, including two Ormondes over the extended 1m5f here; also won 1m4f Listed races at the Curragh (yielding) last November and Goodwood (soft; by a neck from Military Academy at level weights) this June, which were his last two outings; all of his turf starts in the last six years have been on softer than good, so rain may be needed. |
10/11 |
14/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 120285
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Has usually run in Group events, winning a Group 3 here (1m4f, soft) on 2023 reappearance; second in Group 2 at Deauville (upped to 1m7f, very soft) last August but no show in 1m6f handicap at Haydock (14-1) two weeks ago on his only start since, after which he seems best watched. |
20/1 |
|
14th 1 (6) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Last nine races were Group events; career best winning a Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f, soft) on 2023 reappearance and second in Group 2 at Deauville (upped to 1m7f, very soft) last August was a major revival; absent since and needs to return at his peak but he's not fully exposed as a stayer. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
13th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Quirky sort whose best effort came with clearcut Group 3 win at Newbury (1m4f, soft) in April, despite again hanging badly left in latter stages; no show in Group 2 at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm; ran well with the same conditions there one year earlier) on his only run since; Ryan Moore rides him for the first time; major work to do even on best form. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 61-453 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (8) |
22nd Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and stayed on from 2f out, never on terms |
40/1 |
|
3rd 3 (11) |
10th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
raced in last, headway from 4f out, ridden but not clear run under 3f out, still plenty to do 2f out, kept on well and went third final 110yds, did well in the circumstances |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
16th Sep 2022 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 037326 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (10) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
11yo who has won just once since 2021 but that came at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) this June; has run well several times this year, including when fourth of 13 at York (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago, and might not be far away. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
11yo now but he's had a few bright moments this season, including second of eight to Kihavah at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; his sixth of 20 in the John Smith's Cup over C&D in July shows he's still effective over shorter trips. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
in touch with leaders against rail, going okay 3f out, keeping on and went second over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, no match for winner |
6/1 |
11/2
Form: 085163 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
5/1
Form: 125-35
Last run: 111 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (2) |
3rd Nov 2023 Heavy 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Went close in the 2021 Irish Derby; not so good since and soundly beaten in this race last year on his sole run on heavy going; second to Hamish at Chester (1m5f, soft) in May is clearly the best of his five runs for new yard this season; his next two runs were admittedly Group 1s but Chester Listed race last time gives him lots to find. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
2nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Went close in the 2021 Irish Derby for previous yard; not so good since but second of six in the 1m5f Group 3 Ormonde here (soft) in May was clearly his best result this term; tried 2m4f in the Gold Cup at Ascot next time and 2m in the Goodwood Cup on latest; good form chance. |
3/1 |
40/1
Form: 4-1583
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (7) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Very much enjoyed the run of the race when making all over 1m6f here 13 days ago; may not have the same luxury this time, but is just 3lb higher and remains unexposed in staying handicaps on the AW. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Useful jumper; 25lb higher when joining this yard and, after five defeats at big prices, he's run well to finish third at Southwell (1m4f) and Wolverhampton (1m6f) in last two starts; should go well again and he could be a big factor if he gets a good pace. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
3rd Feb 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Useful jumper; 25lb higher when joining this yard and, after five defeats at big prices, the money came for him at Southwell 17 days ago (1m4f); fared better in third on that occasion and he's handicapped to go well. |
11/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £53.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £37.52 |
| Tricast | £289.17 |
| Trifecta | £380.20 |