August 02 / 15.00 Goodwood

15.00

Good To Soft

Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 21 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hard to believe he got beat at Redcar before producing one of the standout performances at Royal Ascot in winning the Windsor Castle by 3l, the widest margin of victory in that Listed race since 2016; both runs have been on good to firm so this slower surface will ask questions of him, but he's a fast colt who should be suited by Goodwood (and he's well drawn).
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8th

7

(14)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Big Evs

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Tough-hearted sprinter; more than a match for most 5f sprinters, whatever the place or ground, although speed is his weapon and he found less than Asfoora in the King Charles III at Ascot in June before gaining his revenge at Goodwood, where Asfoora ran under a penalty; slight query about whether this is absolutely his track, having run poorly in this last year and been just workmanlike against lesser rivals on return; otherwise hard to fault.

9/2

1st

9

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Big Evs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Versatile ground-wise; very productive and speedy colt whose 2yo campaign culminated in Breeders' Cup win; defied top weight in Listed grade on reappearance, then creditable third in the Royal Ascot event won by Asfoora; this return to a sharper 5f looks ideal, indeed he made all in the Molecomb at this meeting 12 months ago; respected.

11/4

3rd

12

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Ascot

Big Evs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Mostly leads; handles all ground; had one off day as a 2yo, against the older sprinters at York, but otherwise carried all before him over 5f after his debut, his rivals not detaining him for long in the Windsor Castle here and he won two Group races before hanging on for a Grade 1 success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint; did all that was asked against inferior rivals on York comeback but now needs to prove his mettle back against all ages.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.95

Form: 15 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Looked good when winning by 4l at Haydock (5f, good to firm; raced prominently) on debut and didn't get home over 6f in the Group 2 July Stakes (good to firm) having raced keenly; 5f is probably a better fit for now and he's not entirely discounted.
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9th

8

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Purosangue

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Cowell

No win since 2023 but he has raced mainly over 5f for new yard and may show the benefit of this return to 6f; attractively treated on plenty of form and can't be dismissed.

7/1

8th

2

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Purosangue

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Robert Cowell

He hasn't won since a Listed success at York (6f, soft) in October 2023, but he's started for Robert Cowell with a trio of creditable efforts in competitive handicaps; could click for this yard at some point.

15/2

5th

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Purosangue

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

He hasn't won since a Listed success at York (6f, soft) in October 2023; in the meantime he has often attracted support, favourite in the 2024 Stewards' Cup and last season's Ayr Gold Cup; two perfectly creditable efforts for Robert Cowell this year and he showed promise in one Tapeta run last spring; not discounted for a trainer who runs four.

6/1

3rd
5 (3)
Kylian

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3211 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
A beaten favourite in his first two runs but reportedly a slow learner and he's come good the last twice, particularly impressive in slamming Hackman by 6l in a 5f Listed race at Sandown (good) after making striking headway from off a fast pace; major player provided he goes on the ground, having swerved his intended debut after conditions turned soft.
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5th

6

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Kylian

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Rarely seen on a downhill track but ran a corking race in Group 3 over C&D as 2yo; often well below best in 2026 but intermittent flashes of form have lightened the gloom, including when a close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good to firm; first-time visor, retained) latest; on the risky side overall.

8/1

4th

5

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Kylian

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Robert Cowell

His mark continues to fall and there were promising signs at Newcastle (5f, AW) in June; however, two lesser runs have followed and he has to turn things around in a first-time visor (has worn cheekpieces/blinkers this term).

6/1

12

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Kylian

9st 4lb

T: Robert Cowell

12/1

6/1

Form: 21

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

33/1

Form: 618 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Hooded the last twice; Newcastle winner (5f AW) who was more than three times the price of Shagraan when behind that rival in a Newbury 6f Listed race 12 days ago (good); minor form claims at this level and probably has the worst of the draw.
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2nd

3

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Beverley

Markakol

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

led, ridden when edged left inside final furlong, drifted left and headed inside final 110yds, soon no extra

7/1

25th

28

(24)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Markakol

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Highly tried after his novice win (5f, AW) last summer and came up short; absent since October (gelded soon after latest start) and others look more persuasive.

25/1

2nd

2

(4)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Markakol

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

reared start, slowly away, hung left throughout, in rear, headway on far side of group over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, just held second

11/10

6th
8 (5)
Shagraan

10/1

Form: 712

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
All runs over 6f on good or faster ground; left debut form behind to win as he liked at Windsor before coming up shy in a Listed race at Newbury; that latest effort hints at limitations in this company.
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7th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Shagraan

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Dual Listed winner who faced a stiff task in deep waters at Royal Ascot last time; respectable third to Rumstar in this race last year and was only one place behind that rival in the 2026 Palace House; in the mix.

8/1

17th

11

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.

50/1

25/1

Form: 31302 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Diminutive colt who won well at Chester's May meeting (5f, soft) but limitations have since been exposed at Listed level, proving no match for Big Evs or Kylian in his last two; he'll go on the ground and a tongue-tie could help, but more than likely placed at best.
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2nd

2

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:15 Windsor

Hackman

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole win came over 5f at Chester (soft) in May and ran well returned to that C&D (good to soft) last month; not disgraced in 6f sales race at York two starts ago; hard to dismiss at this level.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Chester

Hackman

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Hugo Palmer

Highly tried since winning a maiden over C&D (soft) in May, but twice placed in Listed company and not disgraced when seventh of the 22 runners in the valuable sales contest at York (6f, good to firm) last time; makes his nursery debut, but the outside stall does make things a bit tricky.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 10 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Very impressive when making all over 6f here (good) on his May debut and can put a line through his run behind Big Evs in the Windsor Castle (5f, good to firm) as he was drawn on the wrong side and slowly away; still threatened to take a hand before finishing weakly; strong suspicion that he's a lot better than that.
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6th

2

(3)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Barnwell Boy

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

6/1

5th

1

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Chester

Barnwell Boy

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Impressive on his Goodwood debut (6f, good) in May and was sent off just 5-1 for the Windsor Castle on the strength of that, but could manage only a midfield finish and his two starts since have been modest, including on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm) last time (behind Ganesha); best watched.

10/1

13th

4

(6)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Barnwell Boy

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

sweating, raced in second

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £15.06
Tricast £29.99
Trifecta £59.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Evs

Telegraph:

Baheer

The Times:

Kylian

LAMBOURN:

Shagraan

RP RATINGS:

Big Evs

TOPSPEED:

Big Evs

POSTDATA:

Big Evs

The Guardian:

Big Evs

Daily Record:

Big Evs

D Express:

Shagraan

Daily Mirror:

Baheer

The Star:

Baheer

Daily Mail:

Kylian

The Sun:

Kylian