14.00
Good To SoftNative Trail’s Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)
- Prize money: £299854.12
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/7 (Won)
- Win: £1.54
- Place: £1.10
Form: 11 D
Last run: 91 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 (5) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Champion 2yo last term and has bounced back from his Guineas flop to complete the Derby-Eclipse double this summer, comfortably beating Ambiente Friendly at Epsom (good to soft) then less impressive at Sandown where the deeper ground likely wasn't ideal; still managed to beat subsequent Group 1 scorer Al Riffa last time and comes to this assignment with glowing claims, especially as the long York straight should suit his relentless galloping style; highly talented and top rated. |
11/8 |
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1st 4 (8) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Champion 2yo last term; comfortably justified favouritism in the Derby (1m4f, good to soft) most recently, bouncing back from the 2,000 Guineas flop that remains his only defeat; tactically versatile and has a powerful engine that, reappearance aside, keeps him galloping relentlessly in the latter stages; trainer has won the Eclipse seven times; brilliant colt who is clear top rated. |
1/3 |
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1st 4 (1) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Out of a Group 1 winner whose sister won the Oaks; Europe's champion 2yo, having swanned away in a Group 2 at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on second start and it wasn't any harder work in the Group 1 Dewhurst on the Rowley Mile (soft) next time; therefore it was desperately disappointing to see such a tame reappearance in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) when a remote ninth of 11, and while his trainer has been philosophical since, the average punter may feel safer on the fence for now. |
3/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 141 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (5) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Gelded before reappearing in May with a Listed win at Haydock (7f, good to firm); however, he needs a bigger performance to take this and three lesser runs have followed in Group races; the last two were in blinkers, which are now joined by a tongue-tie. |
18/1 |
|
6th 1 (9) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Gelded before reappearing in May and winning a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good to firm); however, he needs a bigger performance if he's to take this and two lesser runs have followed in Group 3 races (7f/6f, good/AW); the latest was in first-time blinkers, which are retained. |
25/1 |
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3 (6) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
0-4 over 1m+ last year; dropped in trip and made all in 7f Listed race at Haydock in May but didn't give his running in Group 3 over same C&D three weeks later; now runs in a sprint for the first time since his (winning) debut and also tackles the AW for the first time, so he has a bit to prove, although first-time blinkers could have a positive effect. |
11/2 |
25/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 13
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (16) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Handles good to firm and soft ground; third to City Of Troy in the Dewhurst and second to Haatem in the Craven (hooded for only time), both at Newmarket, before running up to his best when seventh in a blanket finish to the French 2,000 Guineas; returning to 7f may suit, but unless he can find something extra he'll again have place prospects at best. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 (6) |
18th Apr 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Ready win on debut last August (6f, good to firm) and fine efforts when third over 7f here the next twice in Group 3 (7f, good to firm) and in Group 1 Dewhurst (7f, soft; behind champion 2yo City Of Troy); the first-time hood could help him settle better, now up in trip, and he's a major player. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 (6) |
18th Apr 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 114 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (2) |
21st Apr 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Won his first two races, including a 7f Group 3 event at Leopardstown; fourth from the front behind Rosallion in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, and same place from off the pace having stumbled at the start in the Dewhurst (6l behind brilliant stalemate City Of Troy); failed to adapt to Dirt in the UAE Derby and reported lame on left-fore; not a long recovery period. |
15/8 |
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5th 6 (2) |
21st Apr 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Won his first two races, including a 7f Group 3 event at Leopardstown; fourth from the front behind Rosallion in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, and same place from off the pace having stumbled at the start in the Dewhurst (6l behind brilliant stalemate City Of Troy); failed to adapt to Dirt in the UAE Derby and reported lame on left-fore; not a long recovery period. |
15/8 |
50/1
Form: 352195 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (3) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
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2 (8) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Quality 3yo who was placed in two Guineas before winning the Group 3 Jersey at Royal Ascot that ended up his last run of the season; below par in his first two runs of this campaign (behind Quddwah in France) but got himself back in the good books with a typically tenacious display in winning the 1m2f Listed Wolferton back here; dropping back to 1m is of no concern; strong claims. |
9/4 |
3/1
Form: 121 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (11) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Group 2 winner as 2yo; threw away a golden opportunity in 6f Listed race at Doncaster in March when diving to his left inside the final furlong; well below par in the same grade last time and would be a surprise winner here, even if first-time blinkers give him a boost. |
50/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Group 2 winner as a 2yo; threw away a winning opportunity in a Listed race at Doncaster in March (6f, good to soft) when diving to his left inside the final furlong; this is easier than this summer's earlier turf assignments but he's often slowly away and he isn't one for the faint of heart. |
9/2 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Lightly raced since winning 2yo Group 2 in September 2023 (7f, soft); went close in Listed race on 2025 reappearance (6f, good to soft) and respectable fifth in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; however, he again looks vulnerable this afternoon. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 22131
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (12) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Won the Group 2 Mill Reef on heavy as a juvenile but missed all of his 3yo campaign and has yet to convince that he's the same force this season, latterly finishing well behind in the International here; however, there's always a chance the first-time visor might trigger something and he'll go on the ground; wouldn't put a line through him. |
25/1 |
|
3 (2) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Useful 2yo over 6f in 2023, winning the Mill Reef on heavy ground; missed last season but has shown signs of retaining ability, including over 7f, this year; switches to a handicap for the first time and could go well, albeit needs a career-best performance to defy his mark. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 311 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 18 (12) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Not beaten far at Newmarket (6f, good) and Newbury (6f, good to firm) last May and he's well handicapped on that form; however, below best on final two starts last season and likewise on recent reappearance at Newmarket. |
33/1 |
|
8th 10 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
6lb lower than for his close sixth in this race 12 months ago; he had the benefit of a pipe-opener before that race, though, and he comes here after a 264-day layoff; should be ending his losing run soon but perhaps not in this field. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.92 |
| Tricast | £36.26 |
| Trifecta | £30.80 |
Selections
The Star:
City Of TroyDaily Record:
City Of Troy