May 05 / 13.15 Newmarket

13.15

Good To Firm

Newmarket Stakes (Listed Race) (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £28355
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Newmarket Stakes (Listed Race) (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 2141- CD

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Dante entry; came unstuck at Epsom (best forgiven) on penultimate start but otherwise did well as 2yo, finishing with clearcut C&D win in six-runner nursery; likely to stay further; open to further progress, which is needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

3rd May 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

Castle Way

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Yet to race on ground softer than good; gelded prior to excusable Meydan defeat two months ago (endoscopic exam revealed a degree of EIPH which may have affected performance); progressive on British soil and has a record of 3-4 at the Newmarket tracks, including wins in Listed event on this card last year and Bahrain Trophy in July; remains of major interest.

11/4

6th

2

(3)

3rd May 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

Castle Way

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Yet to race on ground softer than good; gelded prior to excusable Meydan defeat two months ago (endoscopic exam revealed a degree of EIPH which may have affected performance); progressive on British soil and has a record of 3-4 at the Newmarket tracks, including wins in Listed event on this card last year and Bahrain Trophy in July; remains of major interest.

11/4

2nd

4

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Castle Way

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

in touch with leaders

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 31-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dante and Derby entry; snatched third over 7f on debut at Leicester and relished 1m when justifying favouritism in novice at Salisbury (again good to firm) in September, asserting in good style; this is a much tougher task but he is open to plenty of improvement over 1m2f+.
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3rd

2

(5)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:40 Hamilton

Circle Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

1m winner as a 2yo (good to firm); he has run to a fair level in his three starts this season but he's untested on slower than good and he has something to find with Chesspiece on their Royal Ascot run.

7/2

4th

3

(5)

21st Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Circle Of Fire

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Won at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last September on second start and reappeared with good Listed second at Newmarket (1m2f, good); no match for the first two when third in Lingfield Derby Trial (1m4f, AW) last month, but is in excellent hands to progress and today's extra distance could help.

6/1

3rd

1

(7)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Circle Of Fire

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Big-race entries; upped to 1m when justifying favouritism in novice at Salisbury (good to firm) in September, asserting in good style; second of seven in last week's Listed Newmarket Stakes (1m2f, good) was another sizeable step forward and his dam was a 1m4f AW winner; more to come.

4/1

Form: 1213- BF

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
All four runs as 2yo over 7f, none on softer than good; beaten a head in Group 2 at the July festival and won Listed race at Newbury in August; failed to live up to that in Group 3 here on final outing but has among the best form in this line-up, if back to his best, and bred to stay 1m2f.
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7th

2

(7)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Victory Dance

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

8th

1

(8)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:10 Ascot

Victory Dance

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Has earned top weight, being a useful colt who was a Listed scorer (7f, good to firm) last term; two creditable efforts over 1m2f in same grade this season; possibilities on handicap debut, provided he takes well to first-time headgear and stays the new trip (no guarantee on breeding).

7/2

Form: 22-1

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Second in two 1m novice events (debut was on good to firm) last summer; 1-4 for a ten-runner maiden at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in March on reappearance, but to surge so far clear as he did in the final 2f was impressive nonetheless; now tongue tied first time; useful prospect at least.
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8th

1

(20)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Relentless Voyager

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won handicap at Epsom (good to soft) on Derby day and good second from the front in Group 3 at Goodwood (good to firm) three weeks ago, both 1m4f; third in 1m6f Listed race at York in between might suggest limitations for today's task but trying to come from off a steady pace will have counted against him, so he's not fully exposed.

12/1

2nd

5

(1)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

13:50 Goodwood

Relentless Voyager

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Better than ever when readily winning competitive handicap at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) on Derby day; not seen to best effect in steadily run Listed race at York last time and could have the same problem today, while there's a question as to whether he's fully effective on fast ground; however, this progressive 4yo could yet have more to offer and is not ruled out.

7/2

20/1

Form: 71-

Last run: 315 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran twice over 7f last June, knuckling down very well to edge ahead close home at 40-1 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on second occasion; looks set for further progress but was not seen again and he's not the most stoutly bred in this line-up.
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5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

Form: 231-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Derby entry; favourite for nine-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) 16 days ago and delivered a striking performance, rearing as the stalls opened but soon back in touch and cruising to the front over 1f out, before striding 4l clear; unraced on firmer than good; this is more demanding company but he left a very favourable impression on that reappearance.
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8th

3

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Like A Tiger

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Ferguson

Had the reopposing Regal Empire 4l back in second when a striking winner of a 1m2f Newmarket handicap (good to soft) on his reappearance in April; the tables were turned in a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) 16 days ago but he still performed with credit and it's possible today's longer trip can unlock some improvement.

13/2

5th

8

(10)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:30 Yarmouth

Like A Tiger

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: James Ferguson

Great Voltigeur entry; the ground was good to soft when the striking winner of a 1m2f Newmarket handicap on his reappearance in April but good when well held in a Listed race back there at the Guineas meeting; not seen since (withdrawn from a few intended engagements due to quick ground) but he's proved he's capable when fresh and ground conditions seem likely to be in his favour; big player.

9/2

7/2

Form: 13-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dante and Derby entry; tidy winner at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last September on debut; every chance and boxed on well when third of seven in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud (1m, heavy) four weeks later, in a field which already contained plenty of Group-race form; that makes him the form pick in this field and he looks sure to stay 1m2f.
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7th

7

(9)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

19:15 Gowran Park

Salt Bay

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/30

7th

7

(9)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

19:15 Gowran Park

Salt Bay

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/30

7th

13

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 150y

13:40 Navan

Salt Bay

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, weakened gradually from 2 out

11/4

9/1

Form: 6-1 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Derby entry; half-brother to Waikuku (Ireland/Hong Kong 7f-1m1f, including Group 1; RPR 124); clear promise on debut in December but, even so, to score with such authority at 25-1 in novice here (1m2f, good; always prominent) 15 days ago was a huge step forward; this race demands more but he looks open to plenty of further improvement.
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1st

15

(7)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Waipiro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won a hot Newmarket novice (1m2f, good) on reappearance before good second in the Lingfield Derby Trial (1m4f, AW); respectable sixth in the Derby (1m4f, good to firm) latest and could be thereabouts now back down in grade.

10/1

6th

13

(11)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Waipiro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

dwelt start

20/1

2nd

8

(2)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Waipiro

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ed Walker

Derby and King Edward VII entry; half-brother to Waikuku (Ireland/Hong Kong 7f-1m1f, including Group 1; RPR 124); clear promise on Kempton Polytrack in December but, even so, to score with such authority at 25-1 in novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good; always prominent) last month was a huge step forward; due to run in Listed race there last week but his jockey was injured by another horse; work to do but looks open to plenty of further improvement.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.70
Straight Forecast £39.87
Trifecta £76.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Salt Bay

The Times:

Victory Dance

NEWMARKET:

Circle Of Fire

LAMBOURN:

Waipiro

The Star:

Castle Way

TOPSPEED:

Like A Tiger

Telegraph:

Waipiro

RP RATINGS:

Salt Bay

POSTDATA:

Salt Bay

Daily Mail:

Salt Bay

Daily Record:

Castle Way

Daily Mirror:

Victory Dance

The Sun:

Victory Dance

The Guardian:

Circle Of Fire

D Express:

Circle Of Fire