September 27 / 15.40 Goodwood

15.40

Soft

Foundation Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Foundation Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

5/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 13-442 D BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Hasn't made the expected further progress this season, though the bare form is still respectable, second in York Group 2 (dropped back from Group 1 level) most recently; close third in the 2022 Champion Stakes the last time he raced on softer than good; now returns to Listed grade for first time since winning last year's Heron Stakes; clear top on ratings.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

18:45 Windsor

My Prospero

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

led but pestered, pushed along over 3f out, switched to far side over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leader inside final furlong, led towards finish, just did enough

9/4

3rd

1

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

My Prospero

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Acts on soft and good to firm; smart performer who has bits of Group 1 form; didn't need to reproduce it when justifying favouritism in Listed event here (1m2f) last September, then came up well short in the Champion Stakes (wore tongue-tie/blinkers); peak figures give him a leading chance on seasonal debut.

15/8

7th

4

(4)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

My Prospero

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, soon led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -11164 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft; off the bridle some way out at Royal Ascot when failing to complete a five-timer; below par in cheekpieces at Haydock (Group 3) last time but looks one of the main contenders in this field, provided he's back to best; headgear retained; Listed winner over C&D in May.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Newmarket (July)

King Of Conquest

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

towards rear, switched left over 4f out, nudged along and headway over 3f out

11/8

1st

3

(4)

9th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

17:05 Goodwood

King Of Conquest

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

1m2f Listed race here (good to firm) last May was the last leg in a four-timer; no joy in his seven races since but he was pipped in Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f, good) on latest, form which gives him a big chance.

6/4

2nd

5

(9)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

King Of Conquest

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won a 1m2f Goodwood Listed (good to firm) last May and also placed in 1m4f Newmarket Group 3 (heavy) on final 4-y-o start; below that level in his two outings this year, though he suffered interference when 7l fifth of sixth in the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f) latest.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 4-4844 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ties in with There's The Door and Persist on C&D handicap running last month; subsequently not disgraced in Salisbury Listed event; appears to have a difficult task on ratings but overcame the same worry to run well (second of four) in this race last year; not without hope.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rousay

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hannon

Polytrack winner at two who landed a 1m2f Salisbury Listed event last year; consistent of late without recapturing her best form and she faded in a Listed race over C&D 18 days ago; overall record now stands at 2-19 and she looks on a tough enough mark back in a handicap.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:36 Lingfield (AW)

Rousay

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hannon

prominent then led soon after start, headed over 2f out, lost second and weakened from 1f out

14/1

25/1

Form: 16-626 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Seems to act on any going; close second to There's The Door in 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood despite a very tardy start; ran well on the bare figures, albeit without landing a blow, in Listed grade at Yarmouth last week; more is needed on these terms.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Persist

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, held up in rear

8/1

9th

4

(1)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Persist

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Second in handicap at Glorious Goodwood on heavy ground and acquitted herself well in 1m2f Listed races on next two outings; cheekpieces reached for now after a below-par effort at Newmarket last time; runner-up here at the start of her career.

8/1

Form: 127314 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has shown useful form in fillies' handicaps of late, including a win at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, heavy) where she beat a couple of these rivals; not disgraced at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (1m4f, soft) since; receives weight all round and could go well.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

13th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Theres The Door

10st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Her last win came at last season's Glorious Goodwood when the ground was heavy; she has run mostly respectably this term but having ground softer than good, preferably soft or heavy, seems vital to her chance.

16/1

Form: 41

Last run: 152 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f on soft ground at Doncaster in April, getting up close home on latest occasion; shapes as if he'll be suited by 1m+ and pedigree backs that up; brings potential to this higher grade and looks interesting on return to action, particularly if the market speaks positively.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:10 Clonmel

Bill Silvers

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Durkan

Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; standout run this term when second at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft); well beaten on quicker ground at Ballinrobe before a solid fifth on soft at Galway.

7/1

5th

7

(3)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Bill Silvers

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; standout run this term when second at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft), well beaten on quicker ground since; wants rain.

16/1

2

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 163y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bill Silvers

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; ran well off his reduced mark when second over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time; up 5lb but may remain competitive.

5/1

6/1

Form: 520016 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft; not exactly consistent this season and finished behind King Of Conquest at Haydock most recently; however, successful in Listed event at Sandown (beat a subsequent dual winner) the time before and looks interesting on that solid form; has won over C&D.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(11)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Savvy Victory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: S Woods

His form deteriorated last year and he went 0-9; however, he's dropped down the weights and could improve for his recent comeback in a Listed race at Kempton (fourth); this C&D winner is not ruled out.

15/2

4th

5

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Victory

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: S Woods

Useful handicapper on his day including on AW, but unplaced in all nine starts since reappearing a year ago and would be receiving weight from all his rivals in a handicap.

20/1

Form: 36221-

Last run: 325 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Had some strong pieces of form last term for Aidan O'Brien, culminating in maiden success at Naas (1m, heavy) where his rivals included a couple of smart colts; solid second in Group 3 the time before; likely to stay 1m2f; remains unexposed and looks interesting on belated reappearance, especially if the market signals speak favourably.
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3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Sierra Blanca

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well.

7/1

3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Sierra Blanca

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well.

7/1

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

16:34 Windsor

Sierra Blanca

10st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Martyn Meade

Losing run is mounting up and couldn't take any positives out of this year's efforts.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.60
Straight Forecast £4.75
Trifecta £35.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

My Prospero

TOPSPEED:

Savvy Victory

SPOTLIGHT:

Sierra Blanca

POSTDATA:

My Prospero

NEWMARKET:

My Prospero

The Times:

My Prospero

Telegraph:

My Prospero

The Guardian:

My Prospero

Daily Mail:

My Prospero

D Express:

My Prospero

Daily Mirror:

My Prospero

The Sun:

My Prospero

The Star:

My Prospero

Daily Record:

Savvy Victory