15.35

7/2 (Won)

Win: £4.00
Place: £1.50

Form: 1-3821

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict

Won a French Group 3 last September on very soft ground, while all runs this term were on good or good to firm; well beaten in the Prix du Jockey Club but improvement every time otherwise, trying 1m4f (Group 2) for his Royal Ascot second and for his authoritative win in the Great Voltigeur at York; came from last to first in a five-runner race at York, where Gregory made the running, gave 3lb and was beaten nearly 5l; not sure to improve for this trip but already has the best form in the race and is on an upward curve.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2 (3)	26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1	16:10 Ascot Continuous 9st 9lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	Won the St Leger and fifth in the Arc in 2023 but has failed to repeat the form since and is reduced to pacemaking duties these days; as in the Coronation Cup two starts ago, looks set to cut out the fractions for stablemate Jan Brueghel before eventually being swallowed up.	125/1
8th 3 (7)	18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1	16:20 Ascot Continuous 9st 2lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	2023 was his heyday, when winning the St Leger and fifth in the Arc; career has taken some disappointing turns since last autumn and he could be set for a front-running role at a big price today, as on his last two starts.	100/1
4 (4)	6th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 1	14:40 Epsom Continuous 9st 2lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	Ended his 2023 campaign with a success in the St Leger and good effort in the Arc; modest strike-rate since and has become inconsistent too; possibly in here as pacemaker for stablemate Jan Brueghel.	66/1

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2

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

9st 9lb

Won the St Leger and fifth in the Arc in 2023 but has failed to repeat the form since and is reduced to pacemaking duties these days; as in the Coronation Cup two starts ago, looks set to cut out the fractions for stablemate Jan Brueghel before eventually being swallowed up.

125/1

8th

3

(7)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

9st 2lb

2023 was his heyday, when winning the St Leger and fifth in the Arc; career has taken some disappointing turns since last autumn and he could be set for a front-running role at a big price today, as on his last two starts.

100/1

4

(4)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

9st 2lb

Ended his 2023 campaign with a success in the St Leger and good effort in the Arc; modest strike-rate since and has become inconsistent too; possibly in here as pacemaker for stablemate Jan Brueghel.

66/1

OUR TIP

2nd

2 (6)

J: Frankie Dettori

3/1

Place: £1.60

Form: 2-1051

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict

Reappeared with an easy win in the Chester Vase (1m4f, soft) in May; disappointing on good to firm in both the Derby (favourite) and at Royal Ascot, before restating his effectiveness with more give in the ground when making all at 5-6 in Group 3 at Newbury (extended 1m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago; may well have his ground again, brings among the best form with those two wins (particularly Chester) and this trip looks within reach.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 3 (4)	11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1	15:35 Newmarket (July) Arrest 9st 8lb J: Kieran Shoemark T: John & Thady Gosden	led overall, raced centre from 8f out, drifted right against near rail over 1f out, soon headed, no match for winner, 2nd of 3 in group	100/30
2nd 2 (6)	9th May 2024 Good 1m 5f 84y Class 1	15:40 Chester Arrest 9st 2lb J: Kieran Shoemark T: John & Thady Gosden	towards rear, good headway on outer from over 2f out	15/8
2nd 2 (6)	9th May 2024 Good 1m 5f 84y Class 1	15:40 Chester Arrest 9st 2lb J: Kieran Shoemark T: John & Thady Gosden	3yo campaign featured wins in the Chester Vase and Geoffrey Freer, plus good second in the St Leger; appeared to need his Newbury reappearance run and should be spot-on for this return to the Roodee; leading player provided there's no jar in the ground (underperformed on good to firm last year).	15/8

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Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

9st 8lb

led overall, raced centre from 8f out, drifted right against near rail over 1f out, soon headed, no match for winner, 2nd of 3 in group

100/30

2nd

2

(6)

9th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 84y

Class 1

15:40 Chester

9st 2lb

towards rear, good headway on outer from over 2f out

15/8

2nd

2

(6)

9th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 84y

Class 1

15:40 Chester

9st 2lb

3yo campaign featured wins in the Chester Vase and Geoffrey Freer, plus good second in the St Leger; appeared to need his Newbury reappearance run and should be spot-on for this return to the Roodee; leading player provided there's no jar in the ground (underperformed on good to firm last year).

15/8

3rd

6 (1)

Desert Hero

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

5/1

Place: £1.70

Form: 31-811

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict

The dam's brother Dartmouth was a Group 2 winner over 1m4f and 1m6f; emerged narrowly ahead in 19-runner handicap at Royal Ascot (good) and he had to bide his time before finding daylight when coming from last to first in Group 3 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood (soft; beat Chesspiece by a neck) 44 days ago; both were over 1m4f and whether today's trip will help is not clear but there's no doubt he's been improving and still looks capable of better.

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	15:05 Ascot Desert Hero 9st 3lb J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	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	13:50 Newbury Desert Hero 9st 2lb J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	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	13:50 Newbury Desert Hero 9st 2lb J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	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

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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

4th

9 (9)

Tower Of London

J: Jim Crowley

12/1

Form: 5-6112 BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict

Brother to 2017 St Leger and Irish Derby winner Capri; well held in good company in his two runs on testing ground; has since won a 1m4f Listed race at Leopardstown and in smooth style in the 1m5f Ulster Derby (handicap) at Down Royal, before confirming himself a smart colt when pipped in 1m5f Group 3 at Newmarket; lines through his two rivals in that tight finish show he has a little to find, but this trip can help and he has each-way claims.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 3 (5)	12th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y	16:35 Curragh Tower Of London 9st 10lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	slowly into stride, in rear, kept on, never near to challenge	11/2
5th 3 (5)	12th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y	16:35 Curragh Tower Of London 9st 10lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	slowly into stride, in rear, kept on, never near to challenge	11/2
1st 6 (10)	20th Jul 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y	16:15 Curragh Tower Of London 9st 11lb J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien	dwelt start, towards rear, headway but 15 lengths down 2f out, went second but 8 lengths down inside final furlong, shaken up and ran on well to lead towards finish, cosily	15/8

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5th

3

(5)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

9st 10lb

slowly into stride, in rear, kept on, never near to challenge

11/2

5th

3

(5)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

9st 10lb

slowly into stride, in rear, kept on, never near to challenge

11/2

1st

6

(10)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

9st 11lb

dwelt start, towards rear, headway but 15 lengths down 2f out, went second but 8 lengths down inside final furlong, shaken up and ran on well to lead towards finish, cosily

15/8

5th

7 (3)

9/2

Form: 1113 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict

Dam won the Group 2 Park Hill over C&D on her fifth start; her son bids to do likewise in the St Leger following wins on his first three starts, most notably from the front when evens in the 1m6f Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot, and a commendable third to Continuous in the Great Voltigeur at York where setting a strong pace in a bid to compensate for dropping back to 1m4f (on good to firm) and he gave the winner 3lb; unraced on softer than good; Frankie Dettori jumps ship to ride Arrest but this one will be very well suited by reverting to today's greater stamina test.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 2 (3)	13th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 197y Class 1	15:35 Doncaster Gregory 9st 7lb J: James Doyle T: John & Thady Gosden	Took the 1m6f Queen's Vase from the front at Royal Ascot 2023; supporting roles in his six races since but the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot was his only flop; career-best form in the Goodwood Cup next time, beaten a head by Sweet William for second; third at York (again 2m on good) last time was not at that level but some of the stars of the division are missing today and he has to be considered seriously.	11/4
3rd 3 (1)	23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 1	14:25 York Gregory 9st 5lb J: James Doyle T: John & Thady Gosden	Took the 1m6f Queen's Vase from the front at Royal Ascot 2023; supporting roles in his five races since but the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot was his only disappointing show and he followed that with career-best form when third in the 2m Goodwood Cup late last month; effective here and he's one of the several leading candidates on form.	9/2
3rd 3 (2)	30th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1	15:35 Goodwood Gregory 9st 12lb J: James Doyle T: John & Thady Gosden	Took the 1m6f Queen's Vase from the front at Royal Ascot 2023; ran creditably while put in his place on next three starts, including when third in the Yorkshire Cup at York in May when shaping as if further would suit; failed to prove that with a tame show in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (15-2), which was disappointing notwithstanding the 2m4f; this is his first go at 2m.	9/1

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Starting price

5th

2

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

9st 7lb

Took the 1m6f Queen's Vase from the front at Royal Ascot 2023; supporting roles in his six races since but the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot was his only flop; career-best form in the Goodwood Cup next time, beaten a head by Sweet William for second; third at York (again 2m on good) last time was not at that level but some of the stars of the division are missing today and he has to be considered seriously.

11/4

3rd

3

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

9st 5lb

Took the 1m6f Queen's Vase from the front at Royal Ascot 2023; supporting roles in his five races since but the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot was his only disappointing show and he followed that with career-best form when third in the 2m Goodwood Cup late last month; effective here and he's one of the several leading candidates on form.

9/2

3rd

3

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

9st 12lb

Took the 1m6f Queen's Vase from the front at Royal Ascot 2023; ran creditably while put in his place on next three starts, including when third in the Yorkshire Cup at York in May when shaping as if further would suit; failed to prove that with a tame show in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (15-2), which was disappointing notwithstanding the 2m4f; this is his first go at 2m.

9/1

6th

3 (8)

Chesspiece

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

11/1

Form: -31312

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict

Just over 5l third to Gregory in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good); made all in Listed race at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) next time and headed only close home by Desert Hero in the Group 3 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood (1m4f, soft); several others have better form but he has found a bit of improvement every time and the step back up in trip will suit him well.

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	15:45 York Chesspiece 9st 0lb J: Harry Davies T: Simon & Ed Crisford	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	19:07 Sandown Chesspiece 9st 3lb J: William Buick T: Simon & Ed Crisford	disputed lead, prominent after 2f, lost ground over 3f out, weakened and eased 2f out	5/1

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Starting price

8th

3

(2)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:45 York

Chesspiece

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

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

19:07 Sandown

Chesspiece

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

disputed lead, prominent after 2f, lost ground over 3f out, weakened and eased 2f out

5/1

7th

8 (5)

8/1

Form: 2211

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict

Has had only four races; won a Newmarket novice (1m4f, good to soft) in July, pulling well clear with an odds-on runner-up who has since given the form an almighty boost; looked a smart prospect himself when following up in the 13-runner Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, coming from off the pace to go nearly 2l clear of Denmark (who gave him 4lb); moves into his first Group race but brings plenty of promise.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 6 (4)	27th Jul 2024 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1	15:40 Ascot Middle Earth 9st 9lb J: Oisin Murphy T: John & Thady Gosden	Well held in soft-ground St Leger; otherwise a largely progressive sort at up to 1m6f; has dropped back to 1m4f this season, getting up on the line at Newbury (Group 3) then respectable third at Royal Ascot (Group 2) where a stronger pace would have suited; remains of interest, with this race likely to pan out favourably.	9/1
3rd 8 (8)	22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 1	15:05 Ascot Middle Earth 9st 3lb J: Oisin Murphy T: John & Thady Gosden	Won the Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm) last August and bounced back from soft-ground St Leger flop for Listed win here (1m6f, good) last October; returned with win in Group 3 Aston Park Stakes at Newbury (1m4f, good) last month, when clear with one who readily went one better in Listed race next time; this 4yo is firmly on the up for his top yard; player.	5/2
1st 7 (5)	18th May 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1	13:50 Newbury Middle Earth 9st 2lb J: Oisin Murphy T: John & Thady Gosden	Won the highly competitive Melrose Handicap at last year's Ebor meeting (1m6f, good to firm); well behind Desert Hero in the St Leger next time (only time he's tackled soft ground) but resumed his progression with success in a 1m6f Ascot Listed race (good) on his final 3yo start; everything about his profile points to him doing even better at four.	4/1

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Starting price

8th

6

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

9st 9lb

Well held in soft-ground St Leger; otherwise a largely progressive sort at up to 1m6f; has dropped back to 1m4f this season, getting up on the line at Newbury (Group 3) then respectable third at Royal Ascot (Group 2) where a stronger pace would have suited; remains of interest, with this race likely to pan out favourably.

9/1

3rd

8

(8)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

9st 3lb

Won the Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm) last August and bounced back from soft-ground St Leger flop for Listed win here (1m6f, good) last October; returned with win in Group 3 Aston Park Stakes at Newbury (1m4f, good) last month, when clear with one who readily went one better in Listed race next time; this 4yo is firmly on the up for his top yard; player.

5/2

1st

7

(5)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

9st 2lb

Won the highly competitive Melrose Handicap at last year's Ebor meeting (1m6f, good to firm); well behind Desert Hero in the St Leger next time (only time he's tackled soft ground) but resumed his progression with success in a 1m6f Ascot Listed race (good) on his final 3yo start; everything about his profile points to him doing even better at four.

4/1

8th

5 (7)

Denmark

J: Daniel Tudhope

50/1

Form: 12-523 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict

Ran well on very soft ground in France on second 2yo start; best form when placed with blinkers in 1m6f handicaps at York and Haydock on last two starts, in the former giving the winner Middle Earth 4lb (so is rated narrowly higher on that result) but in the latter proving harder to settle and repeatedly hanging left; work to do.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 5 (7)	16th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 6f 115y Class 1	15:35 Doncaster Denmark 9st 3lb J: Daniel Tudhope T: A P O’Brien	Ran well on very soft ground in France on second 2yo start; best form when placed with blinkers in 1m6f handicaps at York and Haydock on last two starts, in the former giving the winner Middle Earth 4lb (so is rated narrowly higher on that result) but in the latter proving harder to settle and repeatedly hanging left; work to do.	50/1
3rd 1 (7)	9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 6f 1y Class 2	14:25 Haydock Denmark 9st 9lb J: James Doyle T: A P O’Brien	Soundly beaten in the Ballysax on reappearance but had a break and got back on track when second in first-time blinkers (retained) in the Melrose Handicap (1m6f, good to firm) at York recently; that's strong form and this unexposed colt could have more to offer for top Irish yard; key player up 5lb.	5/2

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Starting price

8th

5

(7)

16th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

9st 3lb

Ran well on very soft ground in France on second 2yo start; best form when placed with blinkers in 1m6f handicaps at York and Haydock on last two starts, in the former giving the winner Middle Earth 4lb (so is rated narrowly higher on that result) but in the latter proving harder to settle and repeatedly hanging left; work to do.

50/1

3rd

1

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

9st 9lb

Soundly beaten in the Ballysax on reappearance but had a break and got back on track when second in first-time blinkers (retained) in the Melrose Handicap (1m6f, good to firm) at York recently; that's strong form and this unexposed colt could have more to offer for top Irish yard; key player up 5lb.

5/2

9th

1 (4)

Alexandroupolis

J: Sean Levey