June 22 / 14.30 Ascot

14.30

Good

Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £62381
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 16 runners
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Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

66/1 (Won)

  • Win: £151.00
  • Place: £21.15

Form: 25

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to His Majesty in Curragh Listed race (5f, soft) on debut; further behind that rival (and Noche Magica) in 6f Group 3 there since but may not have been helped by doing a solo towards the far side of the track and it was only in the closing stages that he faded; return to 5f could help.
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9th

10

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Valiant Force

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent over 5f in February; has struggled since then, most recently last Sunday at Naas; out of his depth here.

50/1

9th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Valiant Force

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent a 4.25l win over 5f in February; well beaten at Lingfield, Newcastle and when 7.5l behind Keke in a 6f handicap here last time; others arrive in better form.

14/1

10th

1

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Valiant Force

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent a 4.25l win over 5f in February; well beaten at Lingfield and Newcastle the last twice and others arrive in better form.

10/1

2nd
7 (6)
Malc

20/1

  • Place: £16.85

Form: 1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Calyx colt who was a stylish winner on his 5f Carlisle debut (good to firm) one month ago; not passed over lightly for a trainer who has won the last two runnings of this and also sent out the second in 2019.
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11

(9)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent.

12/1

11

(9)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent.

12/1

3rd

6

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

pressed leader, lost second inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

OUR TIP

6/4

  • Place: £1.35

Form: 11 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impressive on soft-ground Doncaster debut and looked a very smart prospect when a striking winner of the Listed National Stakes at Sandown (5f, good) four weeks ago, readily pulling 5l clear and marking himself down as very much the one to beat in this.
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2

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newbury

Elite Status

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Creditable effort at York on his reappearance but turned in a lacklustre effort in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last time; not a solid option on the back of that but he's 2-2 over C&D, including this race 12 months ago (strong form), and new cheekpieces could help.

7/2

12th

2

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Elite Status

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Underwhelming on final two runs last term and only fourth to Inisherin in the Duke Of York on his return; however, he shaped as though he may have needed that latest outing and looked a possible future Group 1 winner when landing a hot running of the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last July; might not be far away if tapping back into that promise.

18/1

1

(4)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:13 York

Elite Status

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won Group 3 at Deauville (soft) as a 2yo but that surface left him cold when last seen at Ascot in October; had looked as though he might be a high flyer in the sprinting division earlier in the year, when coming clear in a Listed Newbury race before landing a Group 3 there (good to firm); had a draw excuse at Haydock in September but looks well berthed today and this could be the time to catch him.

100/30

8/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Overcame greenness to see off Valiant Force and make a winning debut in Listed race at the Curragh (5f, soft) at the beginning of May; advanced his form when a close third to Coventry fourth Givemethebeatboys (Noche Magica second) in 6f Group 3 there on good ground later in the month; the way he went through that race doesn't obviously suggest he'll benefit from the return to the minimum trip but he can't be discounted given who trains him.
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12th

3

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

His Majesty

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Beat Valiant Force on debut in Curragh Listed last year but is 0-6 since, albeit highly-tried; belated seasonal return when never landing a blow in Group 3 Renaissance Stakes (Curragh) last month and now tries AW for the first time.

10/1

8th

6

(3)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

His Majesty

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

towards rear

11/2

25/1

Form: 21

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only just held after meeting trouble on Haydock debut and made no mistake at Goodwood 11 days ago (both 6f, good to firm); travels powerfully enough to think the drop to 5f won't inconvenience him; capable of better again.
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No Results Found

Form: 1 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His trainer mentioned this race as a target after he was pushed out to justify favouritism comfortably on his 5f Naas debut (good to yielding) at the beginning of May; looks at least useful and could play a part.
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2nd

2

(3)

27th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 32y

17:47 Leopardstown

Devious

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

started quickly, briefly led, headed and raced in last soon after start, took keen hold when lost second after 1f, shaken up 2f out, went second over 1f out, soon ridden, pressed winner towards finish, just held

5/1

8th

3

(8)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Devious

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

ducked left start, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no extra when bit short of room inside final furlong

12/1

6th

3

(7)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Devious

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

His trainer mentioned this race as a target after he was pushed out to justify favouritism comfortably on his 5f Naas debut (good to yielding) at the beginning of May; looks at least useful and could play a part.

14/1

20/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soldier's Call colt who ran out a comfortable 3l winner on his 5f Salisbury debut (good to firm) 26 days ago; that bare form is some way off the required standard but there should be more to come from him.
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11th

6

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reveiller

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Promising 2yo but he's struggled badly in 2024; has dropped 20lb but without looking like taking advantage; now tries another combination of headgear.

33/1

11th

6

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reveiller

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Promising 2yo but he's struggled badly in 2024; has dropped 20lb but without looking like taking advantage; now tries another combination of headgear.

33/1

10th

3

(11)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Reveiller

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten under 4l when tried in this headgear combination two runs back (6f, good to firm) but was always behind at Newcastle since; continues to fall in the weights but remains opposable.

20/1

20/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed bright speed when making all on 5f York debut (good) five weeks ago; early indications are that may not have been a strong race for the track (the sixth has won since but the second, third, fourth and fifth have all been beaten) but he's in good hands and is entitled to progress.
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12th

9

(16)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mon Na Slieve

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner but was close up behind Vantheman at Hamilton and this flatter track could suit better; respected.

12/1

5th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner who's given a third try in a tongue-tie following a below-par effort back on turf last time (made much of the running from the rail draw at Musselburgh); on a competitive mark if he's on a going day though.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Mon Na Slieve

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent last year but won twice (5f, good), including over C&D, and he returned to form with a near-miss at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; major player if he's once more on a going day.

7/1

11/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked very speedy when making all in a 5f Gulfstream conditions event on firm-ground debut last month; stable won the Queen Mary on Wednesday; this son of No Nay Never (who took this prize back to USA in 2013) changed hands for £800,000 at the eve-of-meeting sale on Monday.
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9th

10

(15)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

No Nay Mets

9st 3lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: George Weaver

Looked very speedy when making all in a 5f Gulfstream conditions event on firm-ground debut last month; stable won the Queen Mary on Wednesday; this son of No Nay Never (who took this prize back to USA in 2013) changed hands for £800,000 at the eve-of-meeting sale on Monday.

11/2

33/1

Form: 2141 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved form for racing away from testing ground for the first time when seeing off his seven rivals in a 5f Chantilly Listed race (good) 18 days ago; first-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained; that bare form still leaves him with something to find.
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15th

18

(2)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

The Fixer

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Scott Dixon

Speedy sort; yet to strike for current stable; ran two good races at Southwell in late 2025 but his last three starts leave him with a point to prove.

33/1

10th

12

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

The Fixer

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Placed over C&D in November and December and now 5lb lower than for both those efforts; he hasn't beaten a rival in his last two starts but not out of the question that he'll bounce back.

20/1

11th

7

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Fixer

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 5f Southwell handicap 40 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

11th
15 (14)
Toca Madera

66/1

Form: 31

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings on firm ground at Bath, building on his debut third when scoring over an extended 5f 13 days ago; plenty to find on form but the stable's Radiohead won a Bath novice before taking this race back in 2009.
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3rd

12

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Toca Madera

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Useful on his day for Brian Meehan, third to subsequent Group 1 winner American Affair over C&D (good to firm) last spring off an 11lb higher mark; might have needed both his runs for new connections, midfield over C&D at the Dante meeting last time; very dangerous if staging a revival.

10/1

11th

13

(20)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Toca Madera

8st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

His form has gone the wrong way since he was third in this last year (good to firm), behind two subsequent Group-race winners, and he needs a good step forward from his recent stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) where he was seventh; however, he's 8lb lower than 12 months ago and could be just the type that David O'Meara excels with; interesting contender.

20/1

7th

3

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Toca Madera

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Poor strike-rate for one of his ability when trained by Brian Meehan but he can go well fresh and is starting out for David O'Meara (sold 22,000gns last October) off a dangerous mark, some 6lb lower than when third in a hot 5f handicap at York's Dante meeting last May; possible he'll have one eye on that prize but still more interesting than many.

7/1

100/1

Form: 224

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Demoted from first place on 5f Yarmouth debut (soft) after causing interference; seemed wiser to the job at Wetherby (good) next time but couldn't deal with a 20-1 newcomer and was no match for Elite Status in the National Stakes at Sandown since; first-time cheekpieces need to make a big difference.
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2nd

7

(8)

21st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Lingfield

Shayekh

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has faced some difficult assignments, latest in Irish sales race; creditable second in all three attempts at maiden/novice level but looks quirky and comes with risk; tongue-tie fitted.

6/1

10th

2

(17)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:10 Naas

Shayekh

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Alice Haynes

raced near side, in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position under 2f out, soon no impression

12/1

2nd

7

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Shayekh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Demoted from first place on 5f Yarmouth debut (soft) after causing interference; seemed wiser to the job at Wetherby (good) next time but his limitations have been exposed in good company twice since; gelded since Royal Ascot and this is more suitable; sets the standard.

2/1

Form: 1

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of connections' Queen Mary and King's Stand winner Lady Aurelia and looks to have inherited plenty of her speed judged on his 10.5l debut success over 4.5f on Keeneland's dirt in April; blinkers worn on that occasion are retained and a tongue-tie is added; fascinating contender for trainer who has won this twice since 2013.
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13th

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

American Rascal

9st 3lb

J: Joel Rosario

T: Wesley A Ward

Out of connections' Queen Mary and King's Stand winner Lady Aurelia and looks to have inherited plenty of her speed judged on his 10.5l debut success over 4.5f on Keeneland's dirt in April; blinkers worn on that occasion are retained and a tongue-tie is added; fascinating contender for trainer who has won this twice since 2013.

9/2

14th
9 (11)
Noche Magica

7/1

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comes from a speedy family and he ran out an impressive winner on his debut over 5f at Cork (soft to heavy); improved when edged out by Coventry fourth Givemethebeatboys (His Majesty close up in third) in 6f Curragh Group 3 (good) 26 days ago, travelling powerfully for a long way; the return to 5f looks the right move and he ought to be in the shake-up.
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14th

9

(11)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Noche Magica

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Comes from a speedy family and he ran out an impressive winner on his debut over 5f at Cork (soft to heavy); improved when edged out by Coventry fourth Givemethebeatboys (His Majesty close up in third) in 6f Curragh Group 3 (good) 26 days ago, travelling powerfully for a long way; the return to 5f looks the right move and he ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

2nd

5

(1)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Noche Magica

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Comes from a speedy family; was well fancied and ran out an impressive winner on debut over 5f trip at Cork; further improvement is likely and could take beating with better ground a plus.

6/4

3

(1)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Noche Magica

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Comes from a speedy family; was well fancied and ran out an impressive winner on debut over this trip at Cork (sft/hy), beating Sturlasson 3.75l; is the one to beat on that form and further improvement is likely too.

5/2

66/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-4 favourite for his 6f Newbury debut (good) five weeks ago but couldn't live with 150-1 winner Zoulu Chief, who was well beaten in the Coventry on Tuesday; evidently well regarded by his good 2yo stable but he'll need to leave that bare form well behind to figure prominently here.
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2

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Baheer

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Norfolk withdrawal at Royal Ascot (got upset in stalls) is flanked by promising performances over 6f on good ground at Newbury, winning readily the second time; about 4l behind Purosangue in the Molecomb at Goodwood over 5f but the soft going seemed to tax him; could well get much closer in this rematch.

7/2

4th

1

(7)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Baheer

9st 3lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Turned over in a messy race when 5-4 for his Newbury debut and was then withdrawn from the 5f Norfolk at Royal Ascot after getting upset in the stalls; confirmed himself a smart prospect when making no mistake from the front back at Newbury (6f, good); easy to knock that form but he's held in high regard and the stable seeks a hat-trick in this (last year's winner won a maiden the time before); looks quick enough for 5f.

6/1

1st

2

(2)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newbury

Baheer

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

travelled strongly, made all

2/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced at 5f, winning Ripon maiden (soft) on debut; had Big Evs behind in second when defying his penalty at Redcar (good to firm) 17 days later but unable to live with that much improved rival in Wednesday's Windsor Castle here, albeit running creditably to finish seventh of 23; more will be needed if turned out again.
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5th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Kempton (AW)

Hala Emaraaty

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Alice Haynes

Beat the smart Big Evs on his second run but was behind that rival at Royal Ascot and has since had his limitations further exposed; while he didn't run at all badly in the Gimcrack, others appeal more here.

12/1

Non-runners

Hala Emaraaty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5369.60
Straight Forecast £3478.24
Tricast £19266.56
Trifecta £25166.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Elite Status

The Times:

American Rascal

LAMBOURN:

Thunder Blue

NEWMARKET:

No Nay Mets

D Express:

Noche Magica

POSTDATA:

His Majesty

TOPSPEED:

The Fixer

Daily Mirror:

American Rascal

RP RATINGS:

Elite Status

Telegraph:

Elite Status

The Guardian:

Elite Status

Daily Mail:

Elite Status

The Sun:

Elite Status

The Star:

Elite Status

Daily Record:

Elite Status