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Good To SoftJohn Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £113420
- 1m 3f 218y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
Form: 131-81 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (4) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won C&D handicap (good) at this meeting 12 months ago and followed up in Group 3 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood (1m4f, soft); campaign concluded with third to Continuous in the St Leger (1m6f, soft) and returned with near-miss over inadequate 1m2f in Group 3 Gordon Richards at Sandown (good to soft); disappointing at Newbury since but the Sandown effort firmly indicated he was set for a very good year, and he can play a leading role if bouncing back. |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Most progressive at three, winning Royal Ascot handicap and Group 3 Gordon at Goodwood (both 1m4f) before fine third in the St Leger (gelded after); excellent effort when only narrowly denied in 1m2f Sandown Group 3 on reappearance; the return to 1m4f looks sure to see him in a better light and he'll be tough to beat for a yard with good recent record in this. |
11/8 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Most progressive at three, winning Royal Ascot handicap and Group 3 Gordon at Goodwood (both 1m4f) before fine third in the St Leger (gelded after); excellent effort when only narrowly denied in 1m2f Sandown Group 3 on reappearance; the return to 1m4f looks sure to see him in a better light and he'll be tough to beat for a yard with good recent record in this. |
11/8 |
9/2
Form: 1-3131 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (2) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, smooth headway and went second 6f out |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
23rd May 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
disputed lead, prominent after 2f, lost ground over 3f out, weakened and eased 2f out |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 1195
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (4) |
23rd Aug 2023 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Half-brother Youth Spirit was third in this race in 2021; second win was a Listed contest at Newmarket (1m1f, good to soft) in April; disappointing in the Dante at York but back on song when fifth of 16 in Group 3 at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) and third of six in Group 3 at Goodwood (1m4f, soft; Artistic Star fourth); needs better still to take this, which is what the same connections' Deauville Legend managed in it 12 months ago. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
3rd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Half-brother Youth Spirit was fourth in this race in 2021; second win was a Listed contest at Newmarket (1m1f, good to soft) in April; disappointing in the Dante at York but back on song when fifth of 16 in Group 3 at Royal Ascot, both about 1m2f on good to firm; stuck to his task admirably last time as if well worth a crack at 1m4f. |
13/2 |
|
5th 5 (6) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won on debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February and finished well to follow up in Listed race at Newmarket (1m1f, good to soft) in April; something to prove after his Group 2 Dante disappointment (10.2f, good to firm) but that's not his true form and he retains potential. |
11/1 |
9/2
Form: 1-173
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 106
| 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 |
16/1
Form: 416511
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
2023 Royal Ascot winner who has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; his attentions were turned back to the Flat for four races (UAE and Saudi Arabia) this January-March and he wasn't in peak form, before 12l tenth at Royal Ascot (1m4f; restless in the stalls) continued that trend; falling in the weights but needs a revival. |
40/1 |
|
10th 1 (11) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Won 1m2f handicap at this meeting in 2023 and has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; attentions were turned back to the Flat for four races (UAE and Saudi Arabia) this January-March and he wasn't in peak form, but edged down the weights as a result and this drop back in trip can help. |
28/1 |
|
2 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Not in top form since returned to the Flat but solid hurdles record (1121322) suggests a resurgence is likely; ran creditably, albeit fortunate to finish second the way things panned out, in the Champion Hurdle when last seen in this sphere; has the best chance at the weights. |
4/5 |
13/8
Form: 212-1 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (6) |
3rd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Thoroughly proved himself in the mud as 2yo, notably when beaten a head in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud (1m, heavy) in October; that form has taken some knocks and reappearance one month ago was not at that level but he gradually worked his way to the front for a tidy win in that Listed race at Roscommon (11.7f, good to yielding; 11-10 favourite) and looks set to build on that performance, including with greater stamina tests. |
13/8 |
|
1st 6 (6) |
4th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 3f 154y |
8st 12lb |
prominent, nudged along 3f out, pushed along under 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, pushed out towards finish, comfortably |
5/4 |
|
1st 6 (2) |
25th Sep 2022 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
sweating, made all, raced far side, pushed along 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well final furlong |
100/30 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £31.14 |
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