14.25
Goodbet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £48203.5
- 1m 1f 209y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/4 (Won)
Form: 2111/2 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (5) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
On the up when a Group 3 winner at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) in April 2024 but absent for 12 months subsequently and hasn't hit the same heights on his return; latest Goodwood Listed race sixth (Bolster fifth) was a bit better but will need to step up again. |
8/1 |
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4 (5) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
On the up when a Group 3 winner at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) in April 2024 but absent for 12 months subsequently and hasn't hit the same heights on his return; latest Goodwood Listed race sixth (Bolster fifth) was a bit better but will need to step up again. |
8/1 |
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6th 5 (10) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Group 3 win at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) in April 2024 maintained his solid and progressive path; subsequently absent for 12 months and has regressive RPRs since returning to action; turnaround is required. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: /8113-
Last run: 223 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 113
| 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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
3/1
Form: 1622-9 D
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (1) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Record of 321 since wearing blinkers, most recently landing the Wolferton at Royal Ascot (1m2f Listed, good to firm) where he won well and looked better than ever; headgear retained; faces a stiffer task on first Group 1 attempt and owner's retained rider Jim Crowley prefers Alflaila. |
33/1 |
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1st 9 (8) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Group 2 winner (1m4f) last term; beaten favourite in two runs in Britain with blinkers added this spring but he ran right up to his best when second to Passenger in 1m2f Chester Group 2 (good to firm; also acts on heavy) last time, with the pair well clear; solid chance. |
7/2 |
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2nd 3 (3) |
10th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 17344- CD
Last run: 247 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 6f 44y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Without a win since May 2023 and only four ran when second in a 2m Newbury handicap in July; new cheekpieces did nothing for him when down the field at York last time and he now goes in blinkers. |
6/1 |
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2 (8) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Ran creditably on good to firm ground on his first and penultimate turf attempts this season; beaten a neck by Almuhit over 2m in the latter but in just a four-runner race; edging down the weights but others are a bit more persuasive; no win since May 2023 and connections turn to headgear. |
14/1 |
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5th 5 (7) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Ran respectably on soft here two years ago; downgraded from Group contests to handicaps for last five outings, running creditably on first and latest attempts this season; they were over 1m6f and 2m, beaten a neck last time but in just a four-runner race; this event is more competitive. |
18/1 |
10/1
Form: 74541- D
Last run: 174 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (8) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
7yo who is winless since November 2023 but ran well when third of 13 at York (1m, good to firm) in July; slow starts haven't helped his cause twice since (blindfold off late first occasion) and he has been given a chance by the handicapper if breaking on terms. |
16/1 |
|
12th 5 (5) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and he ran well when third of 13 at York (1m, good to firm) in July; had an excuse back there last time, when the blindfold was removed late; not ruled out each-way. |
14/1 |
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14th 7 (6) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and was 4l third of 13 to The Lost King over C&D (good to firm) last month; each-way claims if acting on the ground; his last win came on heavy going but subsequent slow-ground form has been mixed. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 58/0-1 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (6) |
26th Apr 2024 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Placed in Group/Listed races in 2021 (including on good ground); below par in light 2022 and also on sole 2023 run; returned with comfortable front-running handicap win at Bath recently (1m2f, heavy); today's task is considerably tougher and he has something to find with the principals, but he may get an easy lead if latest tactics are repeated, which can count for a lot. |
25/1 |
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6th 7 (6) |
26th Apr 2024 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Placed in Group/Listed races in 2021 (including on good ground); below par in light 2022 and also on sole 2023 run; returned with comfortable front-running handicap win at Bath recently (1m2f, heavy); today's task is considerably tougher and he has something to find with the principals, but he may get an easy lead if latest tactics are repeated, which can count for a lot. |
25/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 2f 37y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won a 1m AW novice for this yard three years ago and was later placed in Group races, including the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot; was returning from 256 days away when down the field in a 1m4f handicap at York last May on his sole run for William Haggas (same ownership; first-time tongue-tie) and now returns from another layoff; wellbeing is clearly an issue. |
5/1 |
7/2
Form: 131/0- C
Last run: 344 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (4) |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Very promising at two (Listed/Group 3 winner) but well beaten in the Dante at York on sole 3yo start and fared no better in 1m2f Sandown Group 3 (Desert Hero second) on reappearance three weeks ago; has lots to prove at present. |
20/1 |
|
8th 4 (4) |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Very promising at two (Listed/Group 3 winner) but well beaten in the Dante at York on sole 3yo start and fared no better in 1m2f Sandown Group 3 (Desert Hero second) on reappearance three weeks ago; has lots to prove at present. |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 (3) |
26th Apr 2024 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Ran just once last year, when well beaten in the Dante at York in May (finished lame); gelded since; very promising 2yo in 2022, landing the Group 3 Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (1m2f, good) that October, and it will be no surprise if he returns with a big performance for his leading yard. |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £14.17 |