May 18 / 14.25 Newbury

14.25

Good

Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £36861.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 14 runners
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Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.45

Form: 13178- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Like stablemate Dawn Charger, he won a French Group 3 (6f, soft) last term, but he was highly tried afterwards and came up well short in the Middle Park at Newmarket on his final outing; he was an expensive yearling and it's not out of the question that he can resume his progress after a break.
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19th

14

(3)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Elite Status

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Looked a top-class sprinter in the making when winning Listed race in May and Group 3 in July, both over 6f at Newbury; only eighth behind Montassib in the Haydock Sprint Cup last time but a double-figure draw was a disadvantage and he's well worth another chance; handles all types of ground and he shaped well when third in the Norfolk on his only run at Ascot.

14/1

8th

8

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Elite Status

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Glimpses of significant promise in last year's 2yo campaign (including soft-ground Group 3 win) and he's 2-2 this season following Listed and Group 3 wins at Newbury (6f, good/good to firm); he beat some very talented yardsticks last time and is one to be interested in now back into a Group 1.

5/1

1st

7

(3)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Elite Status

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Failed to build on a French Group 3 win (6f, soft) last term but showed a jolt of improvement on reappearance to win warm C&D Listed race (good) in May in course-record time; that form has worked out well and he may not have reached his limit just yet; missed Royal Ascot after knocking a joint but this looks a good opportunity for him to gain some compensation.

3/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1211-4 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a most productive 2yo season, winning the Super Sprint here (5f, good to soft) and the Lowther at York (6f, good to firm; Group 2); seemed not to stay 7f when only fourth of six in the Group 3 Fred Darling here on reappearance, her run flattening out; returning to sprinting should be ideal and she'll be a major player if recapturing her juvenile form.
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4th

6

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Relief Rally

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

towards rear

11/10

2nd

11

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Relief Rally

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in rear

11/2

2nd

13

(6)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Relief Rally

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Enjoyed a most productive 2yo season, winning the Super Sprint here (5f, good to soft) and the Lowther at York (6f, good to firm; Group 2); seemed not to stay 7f when only fourth of six in the Group 3 Fred Darling here on reappearance, her run flattening out; returning to sprinting should be ideal and she'll be a major player if recapturing her juvenile form.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2-4112 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly likeable filly with an excellent (6-13) strike-rate; won handicap and Listed race at Bath (5f, heavy/good) in April before finding only Jasour too good in Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot (6f, good to soft) 17 days ago; should be in the thick of things once more.
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6th

9

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Adaay In Devon

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rod Millman

Often leads; hard-working and tough filly who's added three more wins this year, all at 5f (on heavy, good and good to soft); has C&D form in Group company as well but beaten favourite on last two starts and this is no easier.

9/1

6th

9

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Adaay In Devon

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

in touch with leaders

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Adaay In Devon

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

3yo who has won two Listed races this season (5f, good/good to soft) and was a good second in a Group 3 at York (6f, good to soft) last month; solid fourth off lofty mark in Ascot handicap (5f, good) last Saturday; key player under 3lb penalty if the ground isn't an issue (showed promise in 2yo maiden last June on sole encounter with quick going).

13/8

4th
7 (13)
Malc

11/1

Form: 1264-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Carlisle debut winner (5f, good to firm); kept on well for second in Group 2 Norfolk at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June; outpaced at similar level the next twice (6f/5f, good to firm/soft) but may be a contender if tapping back into the Royal Ascot promise on today's reappearance.
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3rd

6

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

pressed leader, lost second inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

3rd

6

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

pressed leader, lost second inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

4th

3

(2)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Malc

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Highly tried following his winning racecourse debut; made an encouraging start to his AW career when chasing home Kylian over 5f here in November, forced to wait for a gap as the winner surged to the front; kept on well when in the clear and returning to 6f shouldn't be an issue; solid contender.

5/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be a smart sprinter (dam won three 6f Group 3 races) and he has made the perfect start to his career, quickening well to win 6f novices at Newcastle (AW) in January and March; this Listed event on grass presents a different challenge but he could be anything and cannot be ruled out.
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10th

10

(21)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Pocklington

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Fine sprinting pedigree and he made a perfect start to his career with a pair of AW successes in January/March (both 6f); didn't look out of place at Listed level on his turf debut in May and he travelled powerfully in a first-time visor in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot before weakening from 2f out; a wind op since could prove beneficial, as may dropping to this extended 5f; still has potential.

10/1

10th

12

(10)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Pocklington

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Lost his unbeaten record when fifth to Elite Status in Listed event at Newbury (6f, good; 18-1; no extra final 1f) last month, but emerged with his reputation intact and this well-bred colt may yet have untapped potential; previous wins had come on the AW at Newcastle; visored for the first time.

18/1

6th
10 (14)
Room Service

9/1

Form: 1331-7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his finest hour when winning Doncaster sales race (6.5f, soft) last September with plenty to spare; only seventh of 11 in the Greenham here on return but he met trouble on two occasions and that run is best ignored; should not be inconvenienced by today's drop back to sprinting and any softening of the ground would count in his favour; strongly considered.
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1st

3

(2)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Room Service

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Appreciated the return to soft ground when winning at Pontefract in July and his close second of 21 at York in October (both 6f on soft) was even better, doing very well to get as close as he did considering he took an age to warm up; has potential for better yet but will need a good gallop to be seen to best effect.

5/2

1st

3

(2)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Room Service

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Appreciated the return to soft ground when winning at Pontefract in July and his close second of 21 at York in October (both 6f on soft) was even better, doing very well to get as close as he did considering he took an age to warm up; has potential for better yet but will need a good gallop to be seen to best effect.

5/2

2nd

1

(14)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Room Service

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Best efforts have come on soft ground, winning 6.5f sales race at Doncaster as a 2yo and 6f handicap at Pontefract in July; wasn't disgraced in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, although never able to land a blow on a much firmer surface; may still have untapped potential, and he's an interesting contender with conditions likely to be in his favour.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 17212- D BF

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Had an excellent 2yo campaign, improving with each run and following a 6f Group 3 win at Chantilly with a close second in a Group 2 over the same C&D (both good to soft); may not have reached her ceiling just yet.
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7th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:40 Sandown

Dawn Charger

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won three races last season, notably a French 6f Group 3, but well below par both outings this term; carries a penalty and others appeal more.

11/1

7th

2

(9)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Dawn Charger

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Had an excellent 2yo campaign, improving with each run and following a 6f Group 3 win at Chantilly with a close second in a Group 2 over the same C&D (both good to soft); may not have reached her ceiling just yet.

12/1

7th

2

(9)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Dawn Charger

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Had an excellent 2yo campaign, improving with each run and following a 6f Group 3 win at Chantilly with a close second in a Group 2 over the same C&D (both good to soft); may not have reached her ceiling just yet.

12/1

Form: 14-6 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
C&D debut winner (good to soft); did well considering residual greenness when fourth in Group 3 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) the following month, but she was disappointing in Chelmsford Listed race (6f, AW) on reappearance and almost all her rivals have achieved more in terms of form.
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2nd

11

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Queen Of Mougins

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Winless in 2024 but knocking firmly at the door, showing improvement when third of 11 in Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft) three weeks ago; closely matched with Elim on that form; now fitted with cheekpieces.

7/2

3rd

10

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Queen Of Mougins

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

0-6 since 2yo debut win last August and others have stronger form; however, she's been very solid in handicaps this summer and was suited by the step up to 7f when short-headed in a 17-runner field at York (good to firm) most recently; open to further improvement and could be a contender.

13/2

2nd

8

(15)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Queen Of Mougins

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

All races have been at 6f; first home of those who raced prominently when third to Alfa Kellenic here (good to soft) in June and she didn't look a pure sprinter at Newmarket (good to firm) since, outpaced when the race began in earnest but finishing strongly to take third late on; of interest upped to 7f.

15/2

50/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the smart sprinter Rogue Lightning; shaped with plenty of promise when 6l third of 12 at Kempton (6f, AW; 12-1) on only 2yo start, always chasing the leaders; has lots of potential and should be winning races in time, but this is a stern assignment on just his second outing.
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5th

8

(7)

20th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Louis Barthas

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Ollie Sangster

ducked left start, in touch with leaders

25/1

6th

8

(7)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Louis Barthas

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Ollie Sangster

Half-brother to the smart sprinter Rogue Lightning; shaped with promise when third at Kempton (6f, AW) on only 2yo start, but came up well short behind Elite Status in Listed race at Newbury (50-1) on reappearance and faces another stern assignment.

66/1

9th

6

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Louis Barthas

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Ollie Sangster

Half-brother to the smart sprinter Rogue Lightning; shaped with plenty of promise when 6l third of 12 at Kempton (6f, AW; 12-1) on only 2yo start, always chasing the leaders; has lots of potential and should be winning races in time, but this is a stern assignment on just his second outing.

50/1

40/1

Form: 3264-0 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Went close in the Group 3 Solario Stakes at Sandown (7f, good) last September but he was a well-held last of ten in the Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot (20-1) on his return; plenty to find, even on his best form.
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2nd

2

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:25 Yarmouth

Inishfallen

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

prominent, outpaced 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, ran on final 110yds, not pace to challenge

16/1

14th

8

(12)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Inishfallen

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Bits of Group form as a 2yo; has struggled in good 6f races this term, both in May; subsequent gelding operation may have positive effect and this is a drop back in class but it's not clear whether he's trained on.

25/1

10th

4

(7)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Inishfallen

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Went close in the Group 3 Solario Stakes at Sandown (7f, good) last September but he was a well-held last of ten in the Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot (20-1) on his return; plenty to find, even on his best form.

40/1

Form: 35-191 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
C&D debut scorer; probably didn't stay 7f in the Greenham here in April but his 6f wins either side of that have been impressive; had something in hand when beating ten rivals in Newmarket handicap (good ground) two weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced if the ground softens; leading candidate.
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8th

15

(7)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Jamess Delight

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Clive Cox

Has progressed from handicaps (three successes) to pattern races, winning Listed event at Deauville in July and posting a career best when beaten a short neck by Spycatcher in Group 3 on the same course (6f, soft) in August; goes well in the mud and may not have reached his limit just yet.

10/1

1st

1

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Jamess Delight

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Clive Cox

held up in last, outpaced and pushed along halfway, rallied and headway on far side of group 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, drifted right but kept on well final 110yds, comfortably

10/1

12th
14 (10)
Symbology

12/1

Form: 13378- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at York (6f, good) last summer; faced stiffer tasks in Group races afterwards, fading into eighth in Cheveley Park Stakes when last seen in September; reappears after nearly eighth months off and needs to raise her game; stablemate of James's Delight.
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7th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Symbology

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Third in two 2yo Group races last summer and she'd be of interest if rediscovering that form, but she's struggled on her three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.

16/1

26th

5

(7)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Symbology

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Won a fillies' novice at York on her debut last July (6f, good); acquitted herself with credit in Group races afterwards, best effort when a close third in the Lowther at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); has a fair bit to prove after two modest runs in Listed races this season.

66/1

6th

7

(8)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:40 Sandown

Symbology

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Won debut at York last July; down the field on last three starts, always in rear in Newbury Listed race on return; has something to prove and needs the drop from 6f (all starts) to 5f to have a positive effect.

10/1

25/1

Form: 443-28 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Useful colt who won a Listed event over this C&D (good) as a 2yo and was just denied at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) on his reappearance in March; however, he was disappointing on soft turf back at Chantilly five weeks ago and others have stronger claims on form.
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8th

1

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Action Point

10st 2lb

J: Alberto Sanna

T: Archie Watson

Has run with credit in Group and Listed company since winning at the latter level as 2yo (good) and he gave it a very good shot on handicap debut at Chester (6f, good) recently when pressing hard throughout; shade more to prove up 1lb with this stiffer test.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Action Point

9st 9lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Listed winner at two and twice placed at that level subsequently; latest fifth in Germany was a good effort on RPRs and he's been gelded since; on a tough mark for belated handicap debut but he's earned it.

15/2

13th

1

(12)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Action Point

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Useful colt who won a Listed event over this C&D (good) as a 2yo and was just denied at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) on his reappearance in March; however, he was disappointing on soft turf back at Chantilly five weeks ago and others have stronger claims on form.

25/1

Form: 212-6 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Ended promising 2yo campaign with close second in the Group 2 Mill Reef over C&D (heavy), and he shaped better than the bare result when sixth in the Greenham here on his seasonal debut (short of room/faded); dropping back to 6f could be just the ticket, and he remains unexposed; big chance.
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6th

4

(2)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Mister Sketch

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Runner-up in the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) as a 2yo but hasn't built on that this year, disappointing when only ninth of 11 in Goodwood handicap last time; needs a subsequent gelding operation to have had a positive effect.

11/1

9th

3

(10)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Mister Sketch

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Campaigned mostly at 6f but ran creditably in Group 3 on sole 7f attempt (good to soft); respectable third in Salisbury Listed event (good) most recently and the winner gave that form a boost here on Wednesday; the cheekpieces worn last time are retained; prominent in calculations.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.80
Straight Forecast £24.10
Trifecta £143.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Relief Rally

RP RATINGS:

James's Delight

SPOTLIGHT:

Mister Sketch

POSTDATA:

Adaay In Devon

The Times:

Elite Status

Telegraph:

Dawn Charger

The Guardian:

Mister Sketch

WEST COUNTRY:

Adaay In Devon

Daily Mirror:

James's Delight

The Sun:

James's Delight

Daily Mail:

Elite Status

NEWMARKET:

Relief Rally

D Express:

Relief Rally

The Star:

Relief Rally

Daily Record:

Relief Rally