15.35
Goodbet365 Craven Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £48203.5
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.50
- Place: £3.80
Form: 21955-
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 105
| 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 |
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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 |
|
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 |
11/4
- Place: £2.10
Form: 133-
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 112
| 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 |
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2nd 4 (6) |
18th Apr 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 1- C
Last run: 194 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 84y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Very useful for current yard; has been on his travels this year, winning 1m7f handicap at Riyadh then creditable fourth over 2m at Meydan, both Group 2; however, incurs 5lb penalty and faces a stiffer assignment conceding weight all round in this field. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 2 (1) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Several decent efforts in defeat at Listed/Group 3 level for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024 and again earlier this term before making the breakthrough at this level in Ballyroan Stakes over C&D last month, dictating throughout on first attempt at this trip; stiffer task here. |
13/2 |
|
3 (2) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Several decent efforts in defeat at Listed/Group 3 level for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024; third to Galen in 1m2f Curragh Group 3 on seasonal/yard debut in April with Crystal Black in fourth; not a bad run when highly tried in the Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes; worth a first shot at this trip after staying-on fifth of 16 in the Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot. |
2/1 |
15/2
Form: 312- D
Last run: 180 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (18) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Narrowly won a Salisbury novice (1m, good to firm) on second start and has been a quiet improver in defeat in Group events since; this season he's been fourth on good ground in the 1m Craven at Newmarket and 1m2f Dante at York, but this handicap debut seems to demand a chunk more. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
16th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Narrowly won a Salisbury novice (1m, good to firm) on second start and continued his progress in Group 3s since with second at Leopardstown (1m1f, heavy) and fourth of seven on reappearance at Newmarket (1m Craven, good); readily outpaced by the principals in the last named, so lags behind some of these on form, but this longer trip can aid his cause. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 (7) |
16th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Narrowly won a Salisbury novice (1m, good to firm) on second start and continued his progress in Group 3s since with second at Leopardstown (1m1f, heavy) and fourth of seven on reappearance at Newmarket (1m Craven, good); readily outpaced by the principals in the last named, so lags behind some of these on form, but this longer trip can aid his cause. |
14/1 |
9/4
Form: 21 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (7) |
18th Apr 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has worn this hood on both previous starts; went close on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in January and won comfortably there (1m) in February; today's assignment is a much tougher test of his credentials but he's the sole runner in the race for Charlie Appleby, who has won three of the last five runnings, and possesses considerable potential; could have a big say. |
9/4 |
|
5th 6 (7) |
18th Apr 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
slowly away, pulled hard, in rear, prominent but stumbled after 1f |
9/4 |
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1st 5 (3) |
14th Feb 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Hooded, beaten half a length into second of nine when 5-6 for his debut over 7f here three weeks ago, but a slow start didn't help (other principals were always handy) and the way he finished powerfully suggests this extra furlong will suit; major chance. |
2/5 |
5/2
Form: 13112- D BF
Last run: 179 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (3) |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Classy performer for Andre Fabre; five career wins including three Group 3s and was beaten just 1l in the Group 1 Prix de Moulin on his penultimate start last September; top rated here at 114 and obvious chance if ready after break on stable debut, though might prefer softer ground. |
7/4 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
25th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Easily made all in the Prix Perth last October (1m, heavy) and reappeared with another Group 3 win at Saint-Cloud in the Prix Edmond Blanc last month (1m, very soft); today's better ground poses a question (below par on good going in the Craven last April) but this French raider is a key form player. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 11-
Last run: 131 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Superior on AW but handicapped accordingly and he was a promising fifth over 1m4f here (good to firm) in August, when he raced wide early and was in the lead at the furlong pole; again faded when last of five in Listed race at Chester last time (1m4f, good to soft; tough task at weights) and this drop back in trip could prove ideal; drawn low and one to consider seriously. |
9/1 |
|
2 (3) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a 1m4f Listed win from the front last December) whereas 0-8 on turf; has shown easily his best turf form in two of his last three starts (gelded before latest) but much better is seemingly required today. |
33/1 |
|
5th 6 (10) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a Listed win from the front) whereas 0-7 on turf; he now has a 10lb lower turf mark and managed sixth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but that's easily his best turf form; gelded since a poor show on latest outing. |
9/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £37.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.92 |
| Trifecta | £512.90 |
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