August 25 / 15.00 York

15.00

Good To Firm

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £151699.25
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.60
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 124 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Debut win at Haydock was followed by a good second in the July Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, turned over at very short odds and finished over 3l behind promising King's Gamble when back down in class last time; that flop tempers enthusiasm.
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5th

8

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Lake Forest

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Runner-up in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting in 2024; campaigned over 7f-1m since that November; reappeared at Haydock (7f, good) last month having been gelded and powered clear for impressive Listed win; the drop back to 6f poses a question but the stiff track and strong pace will be in his favour, and he could have a part to play.

10/1

1st

6

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Lake Forest

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won the Group 2 Gimcrack as a 2yo and finished second in the Group 1 City Of York (7f, good to firm) last August; made no show in two Group 1s in Australia in the autumn and he's since been gelded; returns in a much lower grade than usual and very dangerous if ready to roll after six months off.

9/4

3

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Lake Forest

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won the Group 2 Gimcrack here in 2yo season in 2023; not beaten far when fifth in Group 1 Queen Anne at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and his run here next time may have come too soon; beaten nearly 3l when second in Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) latest; may find a few too good.

10/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced Ballydoyle colt who has shown useful form already and is open to any amount of further progress; won at Naas (6f, good to yielding) then ran well in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) where he beat all bar Big Evs, who followed up in the Molecomb and has clear possibilities in the Nunthorpe on this card; big player back up in trip.
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3rd

3

(17)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Johannes Brahms

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Ballydoyle colt who has a very solid record thus far, having won at Naas then finished second in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot and the Gimcrack at York; yet to race on ground worse than good to yielding; big player on form.

2/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Johannes Brahms

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway towards near side 2f out, went second and pressed leader over 1f out, intimidated by rival inside final furlong, kept on

9/4

2nd

12

(15)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:10 Ascot

Johannes Brahms

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

200,000gns yearling who was sent off 5-6 for his Naas debut (6f, good to yielding) last month but was forced to battle hard to come out on top; form doesn't look anything special, but no surprise if he takes a big step forward from that and he's respected for stable that has won this race three times since 2015; middle draw could be an issue, however.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.75

Form: 1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman colt who cost 190,000gns as a yearling; the only once-raced contender in this field and looks a bright prospect, having won well at Newmarket (6f, good) where he led from over 1f out and needed just hands and heels to maintain his advantage; very promising.
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6

(16)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Kings Gamble

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

0-8 since debut and, although he ran respectably when second in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft) in September, he was only ninth in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp next time; again looks vulnerable.

50/1

2nd

3

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Kings Gamble

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Yet to encounter slow ground; lightly raced; has largely progressive RPRs, including at Group level, but was disappointing in the Hungerford most recently; chance of a rebound partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

11/1

9th

3

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Kings Gamble

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 4yo who has usually shown improved form; ended last season with second in a Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) and he returned from 351 days off with a slow-starting second to Rage Of Bamby in Group 3 here (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; going back up to 7f can help and he's firmly in the mix.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1201 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Underperformed in the Windsor Castle even allowing for poor draw; bounced back in Listed event upped to 6f at Newbury (good) five weeks ago, making all; may improve further at this distance and he's bred for the occasion (sire Blue Point won this race in 2016).
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8th

1

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Action Point

10st 2lb

J: Alberto Sanna

T: Archie Watson

Has run with credit in Group and Listed company since winning at the latter level as 2yo (good) and he gave it a very good shot on handicap debut at Chester (6f, good) recently when pressing hard throughout; shade more to prove up 1lb with this stiffer test.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Action Point

9st 9lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Listed winner at two and twice placed at that level subsequently; latest fifth in Germany was a good effort on RPRs and he's been gelded since; on a tough mark for belated handicap debut but he's earned it.

15/2

13th

1

(12)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Action Point

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Useful colt who won a Listed event over this C&D (good) as a 2yo and was just denied at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) on his reappearance in March; however, he was disappointing on soft turf back at Chantilly five weeks ago and others have stronger claims on form.

25/1

40/1

Form: 11744

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in the north in May; has become somewhat exposed since and is held by a couple of today's main players on Windsor Castle and Sandown Listed form; no improvement for step up to 6f, albeit on soft ground, in the Richmond.
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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

6th
8 (6)
Kylian

9/4

Form: 32113 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has built up a solid record over 5f and is a better colt now than when beaten by Emperor's Son at Carlisle; impressive in Listed grade at Sandown (good) two starts ago, then wasn't disgraced in the Molecomb (soft) where he did best work at the finish and gave the impression he's ready for crack at 6f; leading contender on form.
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6th

1

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Kylian

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

His form has taken a downturn but he's dropped down the weights and there was some promise in his eighth of 14 at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last week in reapplied blinkers (retained), when not beaten far despite being denied a clear run; drops in grade here and could have a part to play.

11/4

8th

4

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Kylian

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Six AW runs have yielded four wins, a second and a close fifth (stable debut after a six-month break and off a 7lb higher mark than today's); has blown hot and cold on turf since April but the blinkers worn for his last four wins now return (has raced exclusively in cheekpieces since joining Robert Cowell) and he should make a bold bid to maintain an unbeaten C&D record.

16/1

15th

4

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Kylian

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Form has dipped in last two starts, taking record for current yard to 0-5; doesn't look as if he's about to prevail in this warm affair.

18/1

25/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to connections' Hello Youmzain who was a 2yo 6f Group 2 winner before developing into a Group 1 performer; has duly shown solid promise in 6f maidens on good ground at Ayr, recording a neck success latest; form has substance and his trainer knows what it takes to win the Gimcrack having landed the prize four times; interesting contender.
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3rd

4

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Jehangeer

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo who has made no impact on good to firm going on his last three starts but his two encounters with slow ground have produced positive results, specifically a Listed third at York (6f, soft) last October and a handicap win at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) this July; blinkers go on; interesting.

25/1

23th

21

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Jehangeer

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D win as a 2yo; returned from wind and gelding operations to win a Thirsk handicap (6f, good to soft) in July; not so good twice since and yard have stronger claims elsewhere.

33/1

9th

11

(7)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jehangeer

8st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Ryan

Lightly raced 3yo; returned in May from gelding and wind operations to win a 6f handicap at Thirsk in July (good to soft); disappointing at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; others look safer.

20/1

20/1

Form: 14 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Yarmouth (good to soft) then appeared to run well, despite finishing only fourth of six, in Group 3 at Deauville (soft) later in July; both outings over 6f; faces a stiffer assignment back on home soil but further improvement is possible.
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5th

2

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Power Mode

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Daniel James Murphy

raced in third, lost third when weakened under 2f out

13/2

8th

2

(3)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Power Mode

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Highly tried last season after his successful debut, running particularly well in a Group 3 at Deauville; remains in the same ownership this year despite changing yards and, although behind Kendall Roy two runs back, he showed bright speed and made all for a narrow success at Naas (6f, good; second-time blinkers); up 5lb but reverting to 5f shouldn't be an issue.

5/1

7/1

Form: 313521

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Useful colt who has a solid record in major 2yo races this summer having performed well in the Coventry (6f) and Superlative (7f) then won the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to soft; acts on good to firm); incurs 3lb penalty and drops back in trip but is one of the main form contenders.
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16th

9

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Haatem

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Landed a second win at this meeting when seeing off Galen, King's Gambit and Enfjaar in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; below-par seventh on 1m2f Goodwood reappearance 25 days ago but this has presumably been the target again; the mount of James Doyle from the three Wathnan runners.

11/2

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

12/1

Form: 10

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Came up well short in the Coventry when last seen but that was only his second start and he remains open to improvement; beat Kylian by a neck at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) earlier in June and is set for an intriguing rematch with that rival; impossible to dismiss on that bare form.
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10th

9

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Emperors Son

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Hamilton (6f, good) last month on second start back from a break and the neck runner-up went one better there next time; he's used to plying to his trade in a lower grade but is not discounted up just 2lb.

15/2

1st

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Emperors Son

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Carlisle winner on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); gained another win at Wolverhampton in January (5f) and fair run back on turf when fourth at Pontefract last time (6f); a possible, but perhaps better at shorter.

15/2

4th

8

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Emperors Son

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only turf win came at Carlisle on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); won again at Wolverhampton in January (5f) but may just need this after 122-day break.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £112.00
Straight Forecast £71.51
Tricast £312.24
Trifecta £864.40

Selections

The Times:

King's Gamble

TOPSPEED:

Johannes Brahms

RP RATINGS:

Kylian

POSTDATA:

Action Point

NEWMARKET:

Power Mode

SPOTLIGHT:

Jehangeer

Telegraph:

King's Gamble

Daily Mail:

King's Gamble

Daily Mirror:

King's Gamble

The Sun:

King's Gamble

The Star:

King's Gamble

The Guardian:

Kylian

D Express:

Johannes Brahms

Daily Record:

Johannes Brahms

LAMBOURN:

Action Point