13.30
GoodBetfred Derby (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (No Geldings)
- Prize money: £885781.84
- 1m 4f 6y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.05
Form: 2111-0 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (4) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 9lb |
towards rear, headway under 3f out, challenging 1f out, briefly disputed lead inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish |
9/4 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Has flopped badly on three occasions in his career, including in this race 12 months ago; otherwise a high-class performer who has won several top middle-distance prizes, all on good/firmer, including the 2023 Derby and most recently the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot; leading player provided he avoids one of his bad days. |
5/4 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
19th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
The Derby, Irish Derby, Irish Champion Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf all fell to him last season but he ran absolute shockers in the 2,000 Guineas and King George (here) and flopped again in the Dubai Sheema Classic this March; Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh (good to yielding) late last month was much more like it again, albeit leading only briefly in the closing stages before White Birch asserted by 3l; peak efforts have been on good or firmer (also Group 1 winner on heavy as 2yo) but he's uncomfortably enigmatic. |
7/4 |
50/1
- Place: £19.20
Form: 17-
Last run: 224 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (1) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
raced in last, pushed along over 4f out, headway on outer from 2f out, prominent when ridden and hung right 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, led towards finish |
4/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
held up in midfield, headway 3f out, ridden and went fourth inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, not reach leaders |
9/4 |
|
3rd 11 (3) |
29th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
Strapping colt who nearly won the Derby on stable/seasonal debut, leading from over 2f out until collared by Auguste Rodin near the finish (pair clear); went one better in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot where he comfortably justified favouritism while confirming he's very smart and suited by this C&D; both starts this season on good to firm but 2yo debut success came on soft; still has very low mileage, having raced just four times, and commands the utmost respect with further progress on the cards. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.35
Form: 51-12
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (5) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Third in 2023 Derby after Dante second; in rear in the Irish Derby and not at best here on final start at three; progressive in a hat-trick of Pattern wins at the Curragh early last season, culminating in an impressive Group 1 victory over Auguste Rodin; setbacks later, returned with a fine effort against Los Angeles; excuses behind the same horse in Tattersalls Gold Cup. |
13/2 |
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8 (4) |
25th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 110y |
9st 5lb |
Third behind Auguste Rodin in 2023 Derby after Dante second; in rear in the Irish Derby and not at best at Leopardstown on final start at three; progressive in a hat-trick of Pattern wins at this venue early last season, culminating in an impressive victory over August Rodin in this event; setbacks later, returned with a fine effort against Los Angeles; every chance he can reverse the form. |
11/4 |
|
8 (4) |
25th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 110y |
9st 5lb |
Third behind Auguste Rodin in 2023 Derby after Dante second; in rear in the Irish Derby and not at best at Leopardstown on final start at three; progressive in a hat-trick of Pattern wins at this venue early last season, culminating in an impressive victory over August Rodin in this event; setbacks later, returned with a fine effort against Los Angeles; every chance he can reverse the form. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 42-11
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (4) |
22nd Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Commanding C&D Derby Trial win in testing conditions in the spring but has encountered much quicker ground on all three starts since in Group 1 contests won by Auguste Rodin, pick being Epsom Derby fourth; reportedly didn't let himself down on the ground here in Champion Stakes on latest; down in class, handles these conditions and major player. |
5/2 |
|
8th 9 (1) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
midfield, outpaced under 2f out, no extra and dropped to rear over 1f out |
33/1 |
|
6th 7 (5) |
2nd Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Started the season with a low-key Naas win before beating Up And Under and Proud And Regal in commanding fashion in the 1m2f Derby Trial at Leopardstown; ground was very testing then, but he handled quick going effectively when a creditable fourth in the Derby; met some trouble in running and did not look suited by the track, so his performance can be upgraded. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 911-21
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
9th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away |
11/8 |
|
1st 7 (1) |
9th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away |
11/8 |
|
8 (10) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won the Dante at 3; wasn't far off his best when third in 1m3f Southwell conditions race in February (AW debut) but comfortably held in Group races on turf since, albeit he might have needed his latest run at Newmarket after six months off. |
15/2 |
20/1
Form: 6-12
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 15 (7) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
9st 2lb |
dwelt start |
20/1 |
|
2nd 8 (2) |
13th May 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
25/1
Form: 1-1
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 6f 44y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Without a win since May 2023 and only four ran when second in a 2m Newbury handicap in July; new cheekpieces did nothing for him when down the field at York last time and he now goes in blinkers. |
6/1 |
|
2 (8) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Ran creditably on good to firm ground on his first and penultimate turf attempts this season; beaten a neck by Almuhit over 2m in the latter but in just a four-runner race; edging down the weights but others are a bit more persuasive; no win since May 2023 and connections turn to headgear. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Ran respectably on soft here two years ago; downgraded from Group contests to handicaps for last five outings, running creditably on first and latest attempts this season; they were over 1m6f and 2m, beaten a neck last time but in just a four-runner race; this event is more competitive. |
18/1 |
50/1
Form: 1223-2
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (6) |
4th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris in 2023; failed to match that level in Australia until finishing a nose second to Birdman in a 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; down the field in the Caulfield Cup on his final start; resumes his Irish career, now a gelding and housed with Joseph O'Brien. |
20/1 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 1lb |
made all, pushed along and increased tempo 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ridden out and much reduced lead towards finish |
13/8 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
2nd Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Group 1-placed at Saint-Cloud on final start at two; 6 1/2 runner-up to Arrest in Chester Vase; form of the race has been let down by the winner in the Derby and at Royal Ascot; prominent for a long way before fading into eighth behind Auguste Rodin at Epsom. |
33/1 |
18/1
Form: 1121-5
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
23rd Jun 2023 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy) last October and his staying-on fifth in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, soft) suggested he could be a fine middle-distance prospect; better could have been expected in the Derby (1m4f, good to firm), when only ninth, but not every horse takes to Epsom and he retains potential; won on fast ground last summer; not written off. |
20/1 |
|
9th 6 (5) |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Novice winner on good to firm; lost nothing in defeat when second of four to The Foxes in a muddling Group 2 at Newmarket and he was so game when beating Arrest in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud in October (1m2f, heavy); reappeared with a respectable fifth in the 2,000 Guineas and while the recent dry spell has not helped his chance, his fighting spirit could still see him thereabouts. |
18/1 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
6th May 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Progressive as 2yo, usually front-running; close second of four in the Group 2 Royal Lodge over C&D (good) on penultimate start and, after others had gone past him over 4f out, he rallied his way to a narrow Group 1 win at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy) in October; needs further improvement and the drop back in trip has to be a worry. |
40/1 |
3/1
Form: 3112-1 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
led overall, raced centre from 8f out, drifted right against near rail over 1f out, soon headed, no match for winner, 2nd of 3 in group |
100/30 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 5f 84y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, good headway on outer from over 2f out |
15/8 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 5f 84y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
3yo campaign featured wins in the Chester Vase and Geoffrey Freer, plus good second in the St Leger; appeared to need his Newbury reappearance run and should be spot-on for this return to the Roodee; leading player provided there's no jar in the ground (underperformed on good to firm last year). |
15/8 |
25/1
Form: 53-11
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (2) |
2nd Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Out of an Irish Oaks runner-up; failed to win in two starts at two; emphatic Dundalk AW winner in March; backed that up with Listed success in the Dee Stakes over an extended 1m2f at Chester; did not seem the handle the track at Epsom, worthy of another shot at 1m4f. |
25/1 |
|
11th 10 (12) |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
midfield, pushed along briefly and headway then pressed leader after 3f |
25/1 |
|
1st 7 (6) |
11th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Derby and King Edward VII entry; dam second in Irish Oaks; two soft-ground maidens last October; further improvement when winning a 14-runner maiden at Dundalk (10.5f, AW) six weeks ago, leading well over 1f out and galloping nearly 4l clear; well off the best form in this field but he looks sure to make further progress and his yard has a superlative record in this race. |
4/1 |
13/2
Form: 13 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
27th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 11lb |
Failed to stay in last year's Derby and most progressive otherwise, accounting for easy Wolferton winner Israr (pair well clear) in Group 2 Huxley at Chester (extended 1m2f, good to firm) on his reappearance in May; among the market leaders for the Group 1 Prince Of Wales's at Royal Ascot on the back of that but had to miss it due to an infection; has a 3lb penalty for Chester but still the one beat. |
13/8 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
10th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, waiting for room on inner 2f out, switched right and ran on over 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds |
9/4 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
10th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, waiting for room on inner 2f out, switched right and ran on over 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds |
9/4 |
100/1
Form: 533-18
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Useful on turf but better on AW, winning four of his six starts including twice at Listed level (won the corresponding race when it was run at Lingfield in 2024); off the track for a year but still more appealing than many. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 (9) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
in rear |
15/2 |
|
4th 2 (9) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
in rear |
15/2 |
9/2
Form: 41-11 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (5) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Record of 5-13 and his last two wins were in Group 3 at Southwell (1m3f) last January and a Listed event at Kempton (1m2f) this spring; ran into some trouble when creditable sixth of 16 in Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) and he was only narrowly denied back in a Group 3 at Haydock two weeks ago; was as good as ever with that bold bid and he's the standout contender in this line-up. |
4/7 |
|
2nd 5 (7) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 100y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Best turf form when just over 2l sixth of 16 in Listed race at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) latest start, a race which Haatem won but this 5yo gave him 3lb and eventually ran on well after trouble in running; on that evidence there's not much between them and they are leading contenders. |
4/1 |
|
6th 3 (10) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Added to his very good AW record with a stylish win in a Listed race at Kempton (1m2f) in April but he wasn't in quite the same form when fourth (Phantom Flight third) in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown since and there are doubts as to whether he's still as effective on turf as AW; also has a 3lb penalty for the Kempton win. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £305.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £297.06 |
| Tricast | £3316.29 |
| Trifecta | £4824.90 |