14.35
Good To SoftBetfred Diomed Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £56710
- 1m 0f 113y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £11.10
- Place: £2.95
Form: /398-9
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (11) |
11th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
alone against near rail, in touch with leaders, no chance with winner from over 1f out, went second final 110yds, kept on |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 (5) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Last season's 3yo campaign was cut short in June after two disappointing Group 1 performances and he was well beaten on his reappearance in the Group 1 Lockinge a fortnight ago; needs to prove he's still the force of old but he was third in last season's 2,000 Guineas (1m, soft) and if tapping back into that ability he has a major shout today; versatile ground-wise. |
15/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.25
Form: 0-2151 D
Last run: 85 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 100y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Left the Bottis after penultimate start; only second race over as far as 1m2f when straight back to his best in five-runner Listed race at Newbury (good to firm) three weeks ago, asserting in the final 1f; needs to find a bit extra in this company but that was a cracking start for his new stable. |
100/30 |
|
1st 7 (7) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Peak efforts were in June/July last year, including when second in the 8.5f Group 3 Diomed at Epsom, a race in which he underperformed on latest outing; left the Bottis since; has only once raced over this far (2023, bit below form) and balance of form suggests this will be a tough task. |
20/1 |
|
7 (4) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Finished behind Docklands at Ascot last time but, unlike that rival, already has Epsom form having finished second in this race 12 months ago (good to soft; one of his best efforts); still seeking first Group win but has each-way claims back in the Diomed. |
12/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.55
Form: 108-76 D
Last run: 99 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (1) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 11lb |
Carries a 3lb penalty for last October's Group 3 Darley Stakes win at Newmarket (1m1f, soft) and he wasn't at his best at Meydan in the winter; however, he also failed to shine in a previous stint in Dubai; runner-up in this race last year (good to firm) and could go well on British return. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 2-4236 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Horse
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (8) |
5th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Useful weights turnaround with Flying Frontier on C&D form last August and also with Arabian Light from Meydan (1m1f) in February; however, some question marks about his form since and whether he really wants a stiff test at 1m2f has yet to be proved. |
20/1 |
|
10 (23) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Record of 0-17 for current yard doesn't tell the whole story, as he's capable of very useful form; last few efforts don't augur well, however, and he came up short (finished 11th) in this race in 2024. |
50/1 |
|
2 (3) |
26th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Well handicapped on his best form last year, but losing run is up to 17 and he was always in rear in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket (1m1f, good) 23 days ago; others preferred. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 1214-5 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (4) |
28th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Shared the spoils in Salisbury Group 3 during his first season last year; good third in Group 2 event at Ascot (1m, good) most recently, showing he's back in top form; commands respect. |
13/8 |
|
3rd 4 (7) |
13th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
taken down early, took keen hold, prominent, led 2f out, headed over 1f out |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 (7) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Dead-heated in Group 3 Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury (1m, good) last August and good fourth in French Group 2 next time (1m, good to soft); below-par fifth at Newmarket on reappearance but may have needed the run and a first-time hood could help this headstrong sort settle better; remains lightly raced and this 4yo could still have more to offer; one to be interested in. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 1548-5 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Things didn't pan out his way on first crack at 1m4f here last time (AW) and that was another in-form effort; has found his level again but wants a good test over this trip, he hasn't won in a long time and has become inconsistent on turf. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
12th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten half a length or less in his last three goes on the AW (7f-9.5f), but losing run up to 22 and has never attempted this far before; others safer. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has gone close recently and was only beaten half a length at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days ago but is without a win since landing a Group 3 for the Gosdens three years ago; looks sure to be thereabouts once again. |
7/2 |
9/2
Form: 324-43 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
9yo who hasn't been at his very best this year and can be slowly away; however, this five-time Group 3 winner has still shown considerable spark in 2024, including here last time, and he may well be in the mix. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 100y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders early |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 7152-4 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (7) |
17th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Gained last success off just 1lb lower at Meydan in March; hasn't scored on home soil for over two years but ran respectably in competitive field at York (1m) last Friday; possibilities back down in grade. |
13/2 |
|
5th 13 (16) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Failed to kick on after big-field handicap win at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March but returned from a break in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was denied a clear run when finishing an encouraging 11th of 23; he may be able to build on that performance. |
16/1 |
|
11th 20 (1) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Won a big-field handicap at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March; however, didn't really threaten in Britain on his next three starts in April and May, and returns from a break today; others are more appealing. |
40/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £72.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £56.54 |
| Tricast | £212.47 |
| Trifecta | £399.70 |
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