June 18 / 16.05 Ascot

16.05

Good To Firm

Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £99242.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 22 runners
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Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £129.90
  • Place: £18.35

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced maidens rarely win the Coventry but the stable's youngsters are renowned for improving with experience and, after a solid debut third at Newbury (5f, good to soft; Star Anthem runner-up), he had a wicked draw to contend with when second at Chester (6f, good); could run well but minor honours would be a result.
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8th

8

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Rashabar

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Brian Meehan

The 2024 Coventry at Royal Ascot as 2yo remains his only win; runner-up to Jonquil on 2025 reappearance and ran creditably at 1m/1m2f on most subsequent starts, before a fruitless go at 1m4f at the Breeders' Cup in USA; each-way chance if he's tuned up but yard is not yet off the mark this term.

11/2

2nd

8

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Rashabar

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Won the Coventry at Royal Ascot last June; contested Group 1s on four of five starts since, on varied ground and this season taking fourth behind impressive Field Of Gold in both the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh and St James's Palace Stakes back at Royal Ascot; they were at 1m and there's no certainty that 1m2f will suit but he's not dismissed with his sights lowered.

3/1

5

(6)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Rashabar

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Recorded an 80-1 success in the Coventry here last year; finished in front of Field Of Gold on the Arc card but failed to confirm the placings in the Irish 2,000 Guineas most recently, coming home just over 5l behind that improving opponent; remains a very useful and consistent sort (form figures read 3212224) but needs a personal best to grab further Royal Ascot glory.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.95

Form: 1 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
72,000gns yearling, £220,000 breeze-up buy; bred to stay further but had sufficient toe to make all at Ayr (6f, good), albeit in just a four-runner race and the second was beaten further by Mr Chaplin the time before; however, there's no knocking a winning start and his yard won this two years ago with a once-raced colt.
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10th

8

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Ascot

Electrolyte

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Archie Watson

Went very close in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes over C&D (good to firm) at last year's Royal meeting and he got back on track with a Group 3 win at Chantilly (6f, good) last September when last seen; reappears with yard in fine form and he could play a leading role.

3/1

10th

8

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Ascot

Electrolyte

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Archie Watson

Went very close in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes over C&D (good to firm) at last year's Royal meeting and he got back on track with a Group 3 win at Chantilly (6f, good) last September when last seen; reappears with yard in fine form and he could play a leading role.

3/1

6th

5

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Electrolyte

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

£220,000 breeze-up buy; won at Ayr and ran on strongly to miss out narrowly at Royal Ascot in the Coventry (6f, good to firm; Cool Hoof Luke close up) in which the winner raced on a different part of the track; however, that race was dominated by outsiders in a modest time and he was alarmingly weak in the betting before beating only one home in the July Stakes at Newmarket behind Aomori City; could improve for today's longer trip but he'll need to.

15/2

25/1

  • Place: £11.90

Form: 1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £170,000 at the breeze-ups; pedigree all speed and he was never headed from a good draw when winning by clear daylight at Chester last month (6f, good to soft); faces a different test here but he's promising.
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8th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Columnist

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Smart 2yo, including third place in the Coventry Stakes; slow start to 2025 but he has run creditably in deep 3yo handicaps on his last two starts; something bigger could be brewing.

12/1

9th

8

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Columnist

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 0-7 since debut win; had Group form last year but isn't particularly solid on 2025 handicap results, for all that the latest seemed encouraging; James Doyle prefers the other Wathnan Racing runner.

20/1

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Columnist

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Third in last season's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and followed that with fourth in the Superlative Stakes at this meeting; well beaten in three handicap runs this year, the latest behind Hucklesbrook last month, and a further 4lb drop in the weights isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

66/1

  • Place: £8.30

Form: 1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The form of his narrow Chelmsford win (6f AW) is no real advert for his prospects here but the race didn't go entirely his way and he's a good looker who should have more to offer; others much preferred, however.
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7th

1

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cool Hoof Luke

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

2024 Gimcrack winner; good third at Lingfield on his belated reappearance before winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed; fine ride) in March; below par on turf twice since but likely to make a bold bid back on AW.

14/1

5th

1

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Gimcrack as a 2yo (Group 2; form worked out well); better than ever on AW earlier in the year, making most in a 7f Listed event at Wolverhampton in March; 15-2 fourth favourite for a York Group 2 ten days ago but found nothing when asked for his effort, eventually coming home in his own time; has the ability to go well despite a penalty but he does have a point to prove all of a sudden.

7/1

13th

5

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Missed last season; retains every ounce of ability judged on AW performances this year, last time landing a Listed prize at Wolverhampton (7f) to take his overall record to 3-6; possibly still has further improvement in him; interesting returned to the C&D of his 2024 Gimcrack win.

8/1

14/1

Form: 431 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close up in Newmarket 5f novices won by Arran and The Actor before justifying short odds on the step up to 6f at Lingfield (AW); twice beaten already, he lacks the profile of a typical Coventry winner, but he's evidently learning on the job (improved his RPR with each run) and was noticeably sharper from the gates last time; respected with an edge in experience over many of these.
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8th

1

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Al Qudra

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Progressive form on British soil culminated in Listed win at Ascot; has been globetrotting since, best form when second in Canadian Grade 1; always in command in a Qatar race most recently, taking 7f record to 2-2; has raced nine times already and may not have much more improvement left in the locker; however, big player on ratings.

11/2

8th

1

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Al Qudra

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Progressive form on British soil culminated in Listed win at Ascot; has been globetrotting since, best form when second in Canadian Grade 1; always in command in a Qatar race most recently, taking 7f record to 2-2; has raced nine times already and may not have much more improvement left in the locker; however, big player on ratings.

11/2

1st

1

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Al Qudra

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

took keen hold, made all, going best 2f out, went clear inside final furlong, comfortably

9/4

Form: 61 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
William Buick was aboard when a beaten favourite in The Actor's race at Newmarket in April (5f, good) but he now jumps ship to third-placed Al Qudra, despite this colt going on to win pretty much as he liked at Lingfield (6f, good to firm); jockey arrangements look too significant to ignore.
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1st

6

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:02 Newbury

Symbol Of Honour

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Still below best when third at Newcastle (AW debut) last time but that was something of resurgence; progressive spell culminated in wins over C&D (Listed) and at Haydock (Group 2) in May 2025; possibilities provided he returns to that sort of form.

4/1

3rd

9

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Symbol Of Honour

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Useful on turf, recording peak RPR when landing a Group 2 at Haydock (6f, good) last May; not at his best in two runs in Dubai this winter; switch to AW shouldn't be an issue and he has the ability to feature.

6/1

8th

14

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Symbol Of Honour

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Appleby

Stablemate of Notable Speech; suited by good/firmer; has a very impressive record (161111) over 6f, narrowly justifying favouritism in the Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock most recently; beat Ides Of March at Newbury (Listed) a week earlier; unable to run in the Commonwealth Cup due to being a gelding; major contender, with further improvement plausible kept to this trip and back from a well-earned break (had a busy May).

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling who didn't appear to carry a wave of confidence at the Curragh (6f, soft to heavy; 17-2) but he was well on top late on and back in second was subsequent Listed winner Whistlejacket, a line of form that suggests he has every chance of beating Camille Pissarro; he's a big boy with considerable scope and commands the utmost respect.
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2nd

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Leopardstown

Cowardofthecounty

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 winner over 7f at Deauville as a 2yo; lost way last season but back to form this term; runner-up to City Of Memphis in conditions race at Gowran (7f, soft) and won conditions race at Fairyhouse (7f, good); fair third of six in a 1m Listed race at the Curragh on latest.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Cowardofthecounty

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 winner as a 2yo; lost way last season but back to form on last two starts; runner-up to City Of Memphis in conditions race at Gowran (7f, soft) and won conditions race at Fairyhouse latest (7f, good); much more needed up in class and trip and looks yard's second-string on rider arrangements.

15/2

1st

2

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Cowardofthecounty

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3-winning 2yo over this trip but didn't fire in three runs last year; the best of two runs this term came at Gowran last time when ahead of Tina's Indian; the filly that won that event, City Of Memphis, has since won twice at Group level; a big player.

7/4

25/1

Form: 21

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 5f on good to soft; only just missed out at Newbury and didn't have to improve all that much to justify short odds at Bath, strolling home by 4l; from a yard that's won this race before but he surely needs to step up a fair bit.
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27th

18

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Star Anthem

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Clive Cox

Record is only 1-10, the success in 2yo maiden; has bits of useful form, including at Group level, but his handicap record is rather unconvincing; chance of doubling his tally partly depends on the effects of two physical tweaks (had gelding/wind operations since last run).

33/1

4

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Star Anthem

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Suited by softer than good; best effort in Class 2 handicaps over 7f this season when third at Chester in June; ran well in the Mill Reef and Horris Hill at Newbury last autumn; interesting back here and dropped in grade.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Price shot up from $135,000 as a yearling to 1,000,000euros as a breeze-up buy; out of a sister to Royal Ascot-winning 2yo Churchill; hurled into the deep end for this debut but his purchase price naturally catches the eye and a newcomer did win the Chesham at this meeting two years ago; reckless to put a line through him on inexperience alone.
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3rd

1

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Angelo Buonarroti

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

1,000,000euros breeze-up buy by Justify out of sister to Churchill; hurled in at the deep end on debut at Royal Ascot when 3l ninth of 22 in the Group 2 Coventry (6f, good to firm; 16-1) on sole run for Raphael Freire; favourite, raced freely and always front rank when staying on well to win the valuable Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) five weeks ago, confirming he is a good prospect.

5/1

1st

1

(6)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Angelo Buonarroti

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

1,000,000euros breeze-up buy who was hurled in at the deep end on debut at Royal Ascot but ran creditably to finish 3l ninth of 22 in the Group 2 Coventry (6f, good to firm; 16-1); has since left Raphael Freire (remains in same ownership); has Group 1 entries; respected.

5/2

40/1

Form: 3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The booking of Ryan Moore heightened interest at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) and he went off at 9-2, but after showing up well his inexperience got the better of him; can win races for sure but this is unlikely to be one of them.
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1st

7

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Salisbury

Nascimento

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Michael Bell

made all

2/1

10th

15

(13)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Nascimento

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Michael Bell

The booking of Ryan Moore heightened interest at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) and he went off at 9-2, but after showing up well his inexperience got the better of him; can win races for sure but this is unlikely to be one of them.

40/1

3rd

5

(5)

22nd May 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

16:00 Yarmouth

Nascimento

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Michael Bell

100,000euros foal, 135,000euros yearling; brother to 6f 2yo winner King X J; dam placed 7f 2yo/1m2f, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Golden Steps; booking of Ryan Moore (good strike-rate for the stable) is a big plus; interesting.

5/1

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost a cool 1,250,000gns as a yearling and is half-brother to Commonwealth Cup winner Golden Horde; odds-on both starts, having a bit in hand at Navan (6f, good to yielding) before second in the Group 3 Marble Hill at the Curragh (6f, good), where he travelled well and fought bravely only to just miss out; four of the trainer's previous ten winners of this took in that race en route (finishing 7111) and it must count for a lot that he's the sole representative from a yard that's won this so many times.
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4th

3

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Camille Pissarro

8st 13lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Has improved with racing; performed very well in French Classics the last twice, on latest occasion sneaking up the inside rail to justify favouritism in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (upped to 10.5f; ground faster than the official good to soft); could well have even more to offer at this sort of distance; respected in his bid to become the third horse this decade to complete the French Derby and Eclipse double.

7/1

2nd

10

(5)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Camille Pissarro

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Began and ended juvenile campaign with a win; twice second in Group 3 races at this venue, but failed to reach the money when favourite for the Coventry and the Gimcrack; just denied in a valuable sales race at Doncaster before redeeming himself in winning the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere; handled soft ground then, and profited from hold-up ride.

7/4

2nd

1

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Camille Pissarro

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

raced far side

3/1

11/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000euros yearling, £300,000 breeze-up buy; bred to be sharp and it was never in any real doubt when the 5-4 winner of a 6f novice at Hamilton (good), looking stronger the longer he went on; the third was beaten further by Andesite and Yah Mo Be There at York, but this Wathnan Racing colt is evidently useful, at the least; James Doyle prefers him to the other two runners in the same colours and he's attracted support this past week.
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11th

1

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Catalyse

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Still to add to his debut win in 14 subsequent outings and it has been tough going so far for this stable; now drops into a Class 6 and a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Catalyse

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Well down the field on all four starts for Jim Goldie this season (6f-7f), most recently in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton on Wednesday; stable has more obvious chance with Ashen.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Catalyse

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D on his debut when with Richard Fahey (good); hasn't won since and well beaten in three starts for Jim Goldie this time round; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

11/1

Form: 21

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 5f at Newmarket (good), going down narrowly to Arran on debut then showing a willing spirit to lead late on at the Guineas meeting (Al Qudra, Mr Chaplin and Symbol Of Honour behind); unruly before that latest race, so is entitled to sharpen up mentally; just a suspicion that he'll prove vulnerable in this hot contest.
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5

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Actor

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Got back on track for his current yard when third of five in 6f Hamilton handicap in August; can make his presence felt from a slipping mark.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:35 Hamilton

The Actor

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

A fairly useful winning juvenile for Richard Hannon but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, off four months before coming in fifth of six in 5f Pontefract handicap 26 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

9/1

5th

6

(2)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

The Actor

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent rather than progressive for Richard Hannon; has finished last in two runs for this yard on either side of wind surgery; visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000euros breeze-up purchase; Irish stable always respected on British forays but this colt needed to show more on debut at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 11 days ago, even allowing for some mid-race interference.
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12th

6

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Reached a mark of 87 as a juvenile for Jessica Harrington after a run in the Coventry Stakes and two seconds over this trip at Navan; regressive in four outings last season; has been dropped to 64 and is potentially interesting if his new trainer can rekindle his ability; hooded first time on stable/handicap/AW debut.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:05 Navan

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Quite exposed at this stage, having failed to fulfil juvenile promise of last year which included two narrow defeats here at 5f; first-time cheekpieces need to bring about a revival.

6/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

0-7 on turf; earned a rating of 87 on the back of two good 5f Navan maiden runs last season; now rated 78 after two poor efforts this term; big chance on paper but on this year's evidence his mark may flatter him; withdrawn when unruly at stalls at the Curragh last month; risky.

6/4

Form: 13

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much the best first time out at the Curragh (5f, soft to heavy) but came up short when just behind Camille Pissarro in the Group 3 Marble Hill (6f, good), having got outpaced before staying on; that form entitles him to a second look but confidence in him would be higher on softer ground.
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5th

1

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Midnight Strike

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on a golden opportunity for easy win at 8-13 in a seller at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; that may have given his confidence a boost and he's unexposed in the retained tongue-tie/cheekpieces, but he's opposable on what he's achieved in handicaps this season.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:35 Beverley

Midnight Strike

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Useful performer for Joseph O'Brien but struggling for new yard in 2026, albeit last week's York eighth was better; accessories now go on; favoured by the weights.

6/4

8th

3

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Midnight Strike

11st 4lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

0-14 since a successful debut for Joseph O'Brien; well down the field in all three runs for this yard, all at 7f; good bit to prove and he's unraced beyond a mile.

50/1

25/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best of the newcomers when fourth behind The Actor at Newmarket's Guineas meeting (5f, good) and he was wiser to the job in hand in beating his 19 rivals over 6f at Newbury (good; by 3l); that win looked good but the form has taken some knocks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:47 Goodwood

Mr Chaplin

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a nursery here at last year's Glorious meeting (7f, good to firm) and back on the scoresheet at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in August; fifth of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) since and this 3yo could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; unraced on slow ground.

10/1

5th

6

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Mr Chaplin

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Proved resurgent with success on the July course (1m, good to firm) last time, albeit off 3lb lower and with rider taking off 5lb; this looks a harder task but he's had a light campaign and may have more to offer.

8/1

1st

8

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Mr Chaplin

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Down the field (beaten 8l) in the Britannia on his only previous attempt at 1m; this season's form figures are a tad misleading as he's not been running badly, including last time in a deep 7f handicap at Goodwood; only 4lb higher than for his nursery win and Jack Dace takes off 5lb; could be interesting.

13/2

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal out of the owner's Integral who won the Duke of Cambridge at this meeting; this is always a tall order for any maiden and, having raced prominently, there were no excuses when narrowly denied at Kempton (7f, AW); however, his connections are hardly renowned for tilting at windmills and it would come as no surprise if he raised his game and got competitive; drops to 6f and his sire was a star sprinter.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

12

(3)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Ingot

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Fifth foal out of the owner's Integral who won the Duke of Cambridge at this meeting; this is always a tall order for any maiden and, having raced prominently, there were no excuses when narrowly denied at Kempton (7f, AW); however, his connections are hardly renowned for tilting at windmills and it would come as no surprise if he raised his game and got competitive; drops to 6f and his sire was a star sprinter.

33/1

2nd

6

(5)

29th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Kempton (AW)

Ingot

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Half-brother to three winners, notably Fundamental (RPR 106) out of a 1m Group 1 winner; powerful yard only just unleashing their 2yos but market confidence would be an obvious positive.

10/11

Form: 2

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemingly not unfancied at single-figure odds on York debut (6f, good) and, after emerging from off the pace to lead about a furlong out, he required Andesite to dig deep into his reserves to see him off with the pair well clear; more patient tactics might be on the agenda and he can run a big race under new partner Tom Marquand; connections won this with a once-raced colt in 2017.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Yah Mo Be There

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Listed winner who has Group form; shaped well, amid traffic issues, at Glorious Goodwood (7f; handicap debut) most recently; return to 1m is worth exploring; possibilities.

13/2

5th

3

(13)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Yah Mo Be There

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Spencer

Unraced on going softer than good; Listed winner as a 2yo and, dropped back from Classic level, ran respectably in the Jersey Stakes (7f Group 3; fared best of the near-side group) at Royal Ascot most recently; that latest effort has received several boosts since; clear possibilities on handicap debut, provided the cards drop right (usually held up in rear).

11/2

5th

14

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Yah Mo Be There

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Spencer

Gained Listed win at Newbury (6f, good) last summer on final 2yo run and excelled himself when eighth in last month's 2,000 Guineas (66-1) despite being hampered at the start; needs another step forward and he was well held in the Coventry here 12 months ago, but he may not be fully exposed.

25/1

Form: 121

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He's not wildly appealing on his two British runs (soft/good) and the ground was heavy when he took a noticeable step forward in winning a French Listed race; his sire also relished the mud; however, he could be progressing fast and the step up to 6f is probably what he needs; his odds have tumbled in the last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Franciscos Piece

10st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two wins over 5f on soft/heavy as a juvenile, the second a Listed event at Chantilly; hasn't won since and only seventh of nine on reappearance, but on a fair mark; could go well though stall 1 a slight negative.

14/1

7th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Franciscos Piece

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart 2yo; struggled in good handicaps last year but he has slipped down the weights and begins this campaign in a lower grade; one to keep a close eye on this year but drying ground isn't in his favour (best on soft/heavy).

6/1

66/1

Form: 13

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 debut winner at Doncaster (5f, soft); faced the same scenario but at Listed level at Sandown and wasn't out of his depth, staying on well for third from an unpromising position; stepping up to 6f looks the way to go and he's not without hope of outrunning his odds, provided stall 1 (from which The Wow Signal obliged ten years ago) is no drawback; tongue-tie added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

10

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Zminiature

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Dylan Cunha

Won the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March; third of six in Listed race at Sandown (soft) next time but he's struggled in last two runs (Group 2/Listed) and has been gelded since; passed over.

33/1

6th

6

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:30 Sandown

Zminiature

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Won the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March; third of six in Listed race over this C&D (soft) in May but well beaten in the Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot and his limitations are likely to be exposed once more.

20/1

20th

23

(1)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Zminiature

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

16-1 debut winner at Doncaster (5f, soft); faced the same scenario but at Listed level at Sandown and wasn't out of his depth, staying on well for third from an unpromising position; stepping up to 6f looks the way to go and he's not without hope of outrunning his odds, provided stall 1 (from which The Wow Signal obliged ten years ago) is no drawback; tongue-tie added.

66/1

22/1

Form: 1

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Knew his job when making a successful debut over 5f at Newmarket's Craven meeting (good), repelling The Actor by a neck with a very green Al Qudra not far behind; the step up to 6f will suit this half-brother to Wokingham contender The Wizard Of Eye (6f-1m winner) and the stable knows what's required, having captured this race three times during the 1990s.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Arran

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Oliver Cole

He hasn't looked ahead of his mark in four handicap runs this year but eased 2lb since latest and now tried in blinkers; tongue-tie left off today.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

Arran

9st 12lb

J: George Downing

T: Oliver Cole

Highly tried last season and then underwent wind surgery; hasn't been far away in 7f/6f handicaps the last twice and it was a competitive affair last time at Leicester; has a chance.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Leicester

Arran

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

Highly tried after his winning 2yo debut; had wind surgery prior to his return last month and he has shaped okay in both starts this summer, latterly a close fourth over 7f here 18 days ago; returning to 6f will suit but a step forward is required.

8/1

66/1

Form: 12

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hamilton winner (5f, good) who ran well in defeat under a penalty at Musselburgh (good to soft); the winning filly, to whom he was conceding 11lb, was second to Francisco's Piece on her debut but has been well held in two other races; surprising if this colt gets in the shake-up for his new yard, having left Richard Fahey.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Musselburgh

Up The Clarets

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Trained by Richard Fahey and Iain Jardine last year, winning on debut (5f, good) but failing to improve; no obvious promise on first run for current stable at Doncaster last month.

25/1

7th

3

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:20 Doncaster

Up The Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Trained by Richard Fahey and Iain Jardine last year, winning on debut (5f, good) but failing to improve; gelded after final start; should be effective at 6f; has joined a formidable stable and should add to his tally at some point this season; worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

7th

3

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:20 Doncaster

Up The Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Trained by Richard Fahey and Iain Jardine last year, winning on debut (5f, good) but failing to improve; gelded after final start; should be effective at 6f; has joined a formidable stable and should add to his tally at some point this season; worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

Non-runners

Andesite

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4210.60
Straight Forecast £2007.95
Tricast £83273.26
Trifecta £122667.10

Selections

THE NORTH:

Andesite

Daily Mirror:

Cowardofthecounty

RP RATINGS:

Francisco's Piece

SPOTLIGHT:

Yah Mo Be There

D Express:

Catalyse

Daily Mail:

Ingot

The Guardian:

Columnist

POSTDATA:

Camille Pissarro

The Star:

Mr Chaplin

TOPSPEED:

The Actor

NEWMARKET:

Symbol Of Honour

Telegraph:

Andesite

Daily Record:

Cowardofthecounty

The Times:

Yah Mo Be There