August 01 / 15.25 Goodwood

15.25

Good To Soft

Nicholson Gin Vintage Stakes (Group 2) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £99242.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Nicholson Gin Vintage Stakes (Group 2) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 31352

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Only win in five came in a Bath maiden but he was fifth of 20 in the Coventry before seeing out the 7f fine in Newmarket's Group 2 Superlative Stakes (good to soft); couldn't hold a candle to the winner (City Of Troy) but he was nicely clear of Oddyssey who had previously dead-heated for third with Golden Mind in the Chesham; his form credentials are hard to knock.
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7th

6

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Haatem

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has form on all types of ground; smart performer whose strong CV includes wins in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood as a 2yo and two Royal Ascot contests, more recently last year's Wolferton (1m2f Listed); best figures give him a major chance at the weights.

7/2

6th

3

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Haatem

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Gave a typically tenacious display to win 16-runner Listed race at Royal Ascot in June on his first crack at 1m2f; respectable, running-on third back over 1m for Group 2 there four weeks ago, so it looks as if about 1m2f is indeed his trip these days and he looks set for a bold show.

3/1

2

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:22 Ascot

Haatem

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Quality 3yo who was placed in two Guineas before winning the Group 3 Jersey at Royal Ascot that ended up his last run of the season; below par in his first two runs of this campaign (behind Quddwah in France) but got himself back in the good books with a typically tenacious display in winning the 1m2f Listed Wolferton back here; dropping back to 1m is of no concern; strong claims.

9/4

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; the form of his debut success at Newbury (6.5f, good; 7-2) has taken some knocks but he travelled with purpose before quickening clear and connections were highly complimentary afterwards; a nagging concern that wet weather resulted in his withdrawal from the Group 2 Superlative Stakes but he's a promising colt.
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2

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Iberian

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

Group 2 winner as 2yo; threw away a golden opportunity in 6f Listed race at Doncaster in March when diving to his left inside the final furlong; well below par in the same grade last time and would be a surprise winner here, even if first-time blinkers give him a boost.

50/1

6th

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Iberian

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Group 2 winner as a 2yo; threw away a winning opportunity in a Listed race at Doncaster in March (6f, good to soft) when diving to his left inside the final furlong; this is easier than this summer's earlier turf assignments but he's often slowly away and he isn't one for the faint of heart.

9/2

7th

3

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Iberian

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Lightly raced since winning 2yo Group 2 in September 2023 (7f, soft); went close in Listed race on 2025 reappearance (6f, good to soft) and respectable fifth in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; however, he again looks vulnerable this afternoon.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 617

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Confined to 6f thus far; only workmanlike in winning his maiden at the Curragh and, at 11-2, he was never seriously involved in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket (raced freely); was due to step up to 7f in a recent Group 3 at Leopardstown but soft ground ruled him out; others have more pressing claims.
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3rd

12

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Leopardstown

Mountain Bear

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A P O’Brien

bumped start, squeezed out start, towards rear, midfield after 2f, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, went third towards finish

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:52 Leopardstown

Mountain Bear

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Listed winner at Dundalk last season and second in the Breeders; Cup Juvenile Turf; fine effort when a staying-on fourth in the Jersey Stakes; slowly away and never involved when favourite for Curragh Group 3 race in which Lord Massusus and Mutasarref; stable's second-string now

8/1

6th

7

(2)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Mountain Bear

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

slowly away, in rear throughout, 10 lengths down halfway, brief headway under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

3/1

Form: 313

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the stable's top class Perfect Power; after getting off the mark at Leicester he was doing all his good work too late in the day when third in the Listed Chesham at Royal Ascot (good to firm), closing in fast on the winner (other placed horses raced away from him); has a lot more to offer and should be fine on this forecast slower surface; tempting.
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4th

2

(23)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Good second at Musselburgh (7f) with reappearance under his belt but is by no means certain to go one better off 103 in this deep field; has gained all handicap wins off marks in in the high-90s and still needs to prove he can break the triple-digit barrier.

25/1

2nd

2

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Can lead; had some smart form in defeat during 2025 alongside three wins at 6f and 7f (AW and heavy); never showed with a chance on AW comeback but this easy test could see him to advantage; has possibilities.

12/1

7th

3

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Golden Mind

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Richard Fahey

First of three 2025 successes came here and was last seen beating 21 rivals to win at Doncaster; a useful 7lb was taken off on that occasion and others may be better treated here.

12/1

5th
6 (2)
Son

25/1

Form: 315

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Big eyecatcher over 5f on soft-ground debut and duly went two better at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) when much too good for Soldier's Gold (improved since); however, had a reality check when finishing well adrift of Haatem in the Superlative Stakes at Newmarket and he was more than double the price of his stablemate that day.
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9th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Son

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

0-16 since winning in June 2023 on his second start but short-headed at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on his stable and seasonal debut and posted another good second at Haydock (7f, good) last Saturday; he's on the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

4

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Son

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Didn't progress for Richard Hannon but, having dropped in the weights, he went desperately close to making a winning debut for Tim Easterby three weeks ago, staying on strongly at Thirsk (7f, good); 1lb higher today but he attained a BHA rating of 106 in his pomp; contender.

5/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
It didn't look a strong race in which he made a winning start at Chester (7f, good; runner-up well held since) but he was wise enough to race prominently throughout before going away at the finish; brings up the rear in this company on Topspeed/RPR figures and stall 1 is likely to be more of a hindrance than a help.
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13

(19)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Witness Stand

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Better than ever this year, winning Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) in July and running just as well when second in Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm; strong form) in August; drawn wide when down the field in the Foret at Longchamp, and may well bounce back, with this drop back to 6f unlikely to inconvenience him; possibilities.

20/1

2nd

1

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Witness Stand

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Can front-run; his form took off once the cheekpieces went on over 7f last season, including for wins on good to firm and on soft, the latter in a Listed race at this track; reached even greater heights with his Group 2 win at Goodwood (7f, good) 18 days ago, challenging over 2f out to score at 25-1; there was an element of having the run of the race that day and he's now penalised, but the win was clearcut and he needs respect.

9/2

1st

9

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Witness Stand

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Often front-runner; strong C&D handicap form last August before 3l Listed win at Newbury and he's made steps back up the ladder for a new yard this year, last time going close in Listed race at Chester (7f, good); others have better form but he's an each-way possible at a track he goes well at.

16/1

Form: 4211

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Put in his place by Son at Newbury in June but he's a better horse now judged on how he made light work of top weight in a 6f nursery at Ascot 18 days ago (good; won on good to soft time before); his new mark puts him within touching distance of most of these on ratings and he's clearly on the upgrade.
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4th

10

(18)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Soldiers Gold

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Unraced on soft/heavy; came up short in the Vintage but has progressive form otherwise; ran well off top weight in 7f nursery at the York Ebor festival last time; has frame possibilities on ratings.

12/1

5th

1

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Soldiers Gold

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hugo Palmer

Improved again when comfortably winning a 6f Ascot nursery (good) last month; not up to the Group 2 Vintage at Glorious Goodwood on his first attempt at 7f but this is a more realistic assignment.

14/1

8/1

Form: 2154 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
All four runs on good to firm; won his novice here and respectable in defeat since then in a pair of Group 2s over 5f and 6f; weak in the finish over the longer trip at Newmarket last time and his pedigree is primarily about speed, so today's greater emphasis on stamina reduces his appeal.
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No Results Found

Form: 4186

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Beat just two rivals at Leicester in April (5f, soft); ran quite well in the Coventry but has more than 2l to find with Haatem on that form and he was beaten appreciably further by that rival when not getting home over 7f in the Group 2 Superlative; clearly up against it unless he can find a surge of improvement from somewhere.
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4th

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Spanish Phoenix

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Stablemate of Array; recorded a soft-ground win (5f) in the spring; behind Haatem in major 2yo races since but wasn't disgraced in the Coventry (6f) and the 7f trip may partly excuse his Superlative and Vintage efforts; not fully exposed at sprint distances.

25/1

9th

7

(6)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Goodwood

Spanish Phoenix

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Beat just two rivals at Leicester in April (5f, soft); ran quite well in the Coventry but has more than 2l to find with Haatem on that form and he was beaten appreciably further by that rival when not getting home over 7f in the Group 2 Superlative; clearly up against it unless he can find a surge of improvement from somewhere.

14/1

6th

10

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Phoenix

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, led up the centre

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.60
Straight Forecast £9.73
Tricast £64.16
Trifecta £87.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Haatem

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Mind

D Express:

Iberian

TOPSPEED:

Thunder Blue

Telegraph:

Soldier's Gold

Daily Mirror:

Iberian

LAMBOURN:

Thunder Blue

Daily Mail:

Golden Mind

The Star:

Golden Mind

POSTDATA:

Haatem

The Times:

Haatem

The Guardian:

Haatem

The Sun:

Haatem

Daily Record:

Haatem