October 28 / 14.10 Doncaster

14.10

Heavy

Kameko Futurity Trophy Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)

  • Prize money: £127576
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Kameko Futurity Trophy Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1131 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won his first two races (7f, good/good to firm) then finished third in hot Listed contest at Ascot (7f, good); returned from a break with comfortable win in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Newmarket (1m, soft) a fortnight ago and that improved form makes him a leading player today.
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2nd

2

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Ancient Wisdom

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Group 1 Futurity winner (on heavy ground) on this weekend as a 2yo; smart form on his day in a mixed record since, this season's plus points being his close second to Al Aasy in April and the narrow defeat when finishing strongly in Listed race at Goodwood last time (first run as a gelding); they were over 1m2f but last season's best efforts were at 1m4f and 1m5f; player if this is another of his good days.

11/4

2nd

1

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Ancient Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Group 1 winner (on heavy ground) as a 2yo; fell short of Classic standard last term but bagged Group 3 honours and ran well at that level on penultimate start (1m2f, good; at Sandown); gelded since facing a stiffer task in the Coronation Cup; leading player on ratings.

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 5134

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Ready win in Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, soft) in August on second start and respectable efforts in Group 3 races the next twice, finishing third in the Solario at Sandown (7f, good) then fourth at Saint-Cloud; however, others have stronger form.
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6th

2

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Devils Point

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Menuisier

Suited by ground softer than good; made all in the 2024 German 2,000 Guineas but struggled in French Group 1 next time; best to assume he'll need the outing on return from 14-month absence, unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

1st

2

(3)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Devils Point

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Ffos Las maiden winner (7.4f, soft) last August who twice made the frame at Group 3 level before excelling himself when second of seven in the Group 1 Kameko Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) in October; slightly disappointing when only third of seven in a Deauville Group 3 (7f, heavy) last month, but may have had an excuse and this looks a good opportunity.

1/3

1st

2

(3)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Devils Point

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Ffos Las maiden winner (7.4f, soft) last August who twice made the frame at Group 3 level before excelling himself when second of seven in the Group 1 Kameko Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) in October; slightly disappointing when only third of seven in a Deauville Group 3 (7f, heavy) last month, but may have had an excuse and this looks a good opportunity.

1/3

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
4-1 co-favourite, won by just under 1l on last month's debut in C&D maiden (soft) with the once-raced Redhot Whisper in second; others have far more substance to their form but he wasn't fully extended and could have lots more to offer for his leading stable; not discounted.
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6th

5

(4)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Gods Window

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John & Thady Gosden

led at steady pace

14/1

4th

8

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Gods Window

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John & Thady Gosden

slowly away, towards rear

12/1

3rd

5

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Gods Window

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John & Thady Gosden

Twice a winner on soft and third in last October's 2yo Group 1 on heavy at Doncaster; soundly beaten in the Derby on fourth run this season; first-time cheekpieces and back near the Doncaster form when second of five in Listed race at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in July on latest outing but he has something to find with the comfortable winner Kalpana; makes AW debut.

16/1

Form: 332 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in defeat in maiden/novice races on his three runs for Charlie Johnston but a transformation is required to make an impact now upped sharply in grade on his stable debut.
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7th

3

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

16:05 York

Deira Mile

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jessica Bedi

Fourth in the 2024 Derby and St Leger; however, well held in Saudi Arabia and Dubai on his only two starts last year, left Owen Burrows for 16,000gns last October, gelded and never dangerous in 2m Ascot Group 3 (150-1) on return, so he seems to be swimming against the tide in this good race.

50/1

6th

5

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Deira Mile

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jessica Bedi

A novice event remains his only win from ten races but he was fourth in the 2024 Derby and St Leger; well held in Saudi Arabia and Dubai on his only two starts last year, left Owen Burrows for 16,000gns last October and gelded last month; some caution has to be advised.

100/1

4th

1

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:40 Doncaster

Deira Mile

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Owen Burrows

Unraced on firmer than good; fourth in Group 1 Futurity here (1m, heavy) last October; sole win was a novice event but he came from last (over 5f out) to fourth in a 16-runner race for the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) next time and also stayed on when beaten a neck in Listed contest at Windsor (11.4f, soft) three weeks ago; wore cheekpieces in those last two starts but now tries blinkers; the trip makes some appeal but he does need to improve.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2511 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Newbury (7f, good to soft) on third start and followed up in fine style here (7f, soft) last month, in a Listed race his trainer won in 2017 with subsequent 2,000 Guineas runner-up Tip Two Win; bred to stay this far; has to be respected following that impressive course win.
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4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Dancing Gemini

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Bright start to last season culminated in neck second when favourite for this contest; broadly not in the same form since, most recently last of six (behind two of today's opponents) when bidding for repeat success in Sandown Group 2; big revival is needed in first-time headgear.

40/1

6th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Dancing Gemini

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Below best in three of his last four outings in 2025 but commenced the campaign splendidly, winning twice (including in this race) then going close in the Group 1 Lockinge; while today may be a good time to catch him, he faces a slightly stiffer assignment in this field.

12/1

3

(16)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Dancing Gemini

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Roger Teal

Soundly beaten fourth in this last year (soft); an improved performer this season, winning Sandown Group 2 (1m, good) then going close in the Group 1 Lockinge (1m, good to firm); mixed form since, finishing down the field in the Queen Anne over C&D and also in the Moulin last time, but in between he was a close third in the Jacques Le Marois; each-way claims if on song.

50/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Easy win on debut at the Curragh (7f, good) in August and made it 2-2 in the Group 2 Champions Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown (1m, good) last month; further improvement is needed today but this close relation to classy stablemates Broome and Point Lonsdale could be on a path to a stellar career for a trainer who has won this 11 times, including four of the last six.
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3

(6)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Diego Velazquez

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Ended last season with two Pattern wins (1m1f/1m, good) at Leopardstown, proving suited by dropping back in trip after being tried over middle distances; upset in stalls and withdrawn on intended seasonal debut at Leopardstown; dropped away tamely in the Queen Anne; may have needed the run and will be hard to beat if recapturing his best form.

13/8

9th

4

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Diego Velazquez

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Ballydoyle colt who was withdrawn last month on intended reappearance, having got upset in the stalls; ended last season with two Group wins (1m1f/1m, good) at Leopardstown, proving suited by dropping back in distance; looks a potential threat in this division this term but, being the only seasonal debutant in the field, the market signals may prove the best guide.

8/1

1

(7)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Diego Velazquez

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

C&D Group 2 winner at two; experienced a couple of reverses last season after a creditable fourth in the Poulains; floundered in testing conditions in the Prix du Jockey-Club and failed to stay 1m4f in the King Edward VII Stakes; redeemed himself with a handsome 1m1f at this venue and signed off with an emphatic C&D win from Mutasarref.

8/11

Form: 32

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third on debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in August and again showed promise when near-1l second to the newcomer God's Window over C&D (soft) last month; however, there is a firm suspicion that the winner is open to far greater improvement than this fellow; looks up against it.
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3rd

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Redhot Whisper

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

18-race maiden but he returned to some form when third of 13 over this C&D 24 days ago, albeit he didn't help his chance by hanging left; may be able to build on that.

9/4

3rd

3

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Redhot Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Adrian Wintle

Highly tried on occasion by Ben Brookhouse and regressed sharply last year prior to being sold for £5,000 in October; big prices and well held in four AW runs for this yard, which also saddles Havana Club; hard to latch on to unless there's been market support behind him.

25/1

10th

3

(2)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Redhot Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Adrian Wintle

Maiden; showed fairly useful form for previous yard but holds poor claims on his Wolverhampton efforts this winter for new stable.

20/1

Form: 82142

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) in August and Listed runner-up at Dundalk (7f, AW) three weeks ago; however, in between those he was a soundly beaten fourth behind Dancing Gemini in a Listed race here (7f, soft) and he's down the pecking order today.
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1st

2

(7)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 30y

14:20 Leopardstown

Battle Cry

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon held up in last, outpaced and detached when pushed along over 2f out, headway on near side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead final 110yds

3/1

1st

2

(7)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 30y

14:20 Leopardstown

Battle Cry

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon held up in last, outpaced and detached when pushed along over 2f out, headway on near side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead final 110yds

3/1

2

(3)

28th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Doncaster

Battle Cry

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: A P O’Brien

Won the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) in August and Listed runner-up at Dundalk (7f, AW) three weeks ago; however, in between those he was a soundly beaten fourth behind Dancing Gemini in a Listed race here (7f, soft) and he's down the pecking order today.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.60
Straight Forecast £24.20
Tricast £119.16
Trifecta £96.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ancient Wisdom

LAMBOURN:

Dancing Gemini

SPOTLIGHT:

Diego Velazquez

D Express:

God's Window

Telegraph:

Dancing Gemini

The Guardian:

Dancing Gemini

Daily Record:

Dancing Gemini

TOPSPEED:

Ancient Wisdom

POSTDATA:

Ancient Wisdom

NEWMARKET:

Ancient Wisdom

The Times:

Ancient Wisdom

The Sun:

Ancient Wisdom

The Star:

Ancient Wisdom

Daily Mail:

Diego Velazquez

Daily Mirror:

Diego Velazquez