June 18 / 15.05 Ascot

15.05

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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1st

16

(10)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Rashabar

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

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.

40/1

2nd

4

(10)

9th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Rashabar

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Finished a solid third of eight at Newbury (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago, splitting subsequent winners; shaped as if he'll relish this extra furlong; has the worst of the draw but he's the form pick.

11/4

2nd

4

(10)

9th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Rashabar

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Finished a solid third of eight at Newbury (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago, splitting subsequent winners; shaped as if he'll relish this extra furlong; has the worst of the draw but he's the form pick.

11/4

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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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

5th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket (July)

Electrolyte

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

£220,000 breeze-up buy; comfortably won four-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, good) on debut and ran on strongly to just miss out in the Coventry (6f, good to firm), in which the winner raced on a different part of the track; that race was dominated by outsiders in a modest time, but he's bred to go further than this and today's stiff finish will be right up his alley.

11/4

2nd

10

(18)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Electrolyte

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

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.

25/1

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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4th

3

(1)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Columnist

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Fahey

Pedigree is mostly speed but his dam's siblings include a 7f winner; has shown strong promise over 6f, scoring easily at Chester (good to soft) then very close third in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (good to firm); major contender provided he stays this extra furlong.

9/2

3rd

7

(15)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Columnist

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

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.

25/1

1st

3

(1)

25th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

14:20 Chester

Columnist

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

made all, increased tempo over 2f out, shaken up and went clear over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, easily

11/4

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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1st

6

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has performed creditably in Group 2 events since debut success, finishing a close fourth in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and third in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good); needs a bigger effort to win this race and is a similar type to Billboard Star.

20/1

3rd

4

(8)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

20,000euros purchase out of a mare who achieved little in her sole start; both runs at 6f, making a successful debut at Chelmsford (AW); it's not looking the strongest of Coventrys in which he ran a close fourth and he showed a lot of early speed to lead until inside the final furlong; running style and pedigree cast some doubts about him getting home over today's 7f.

9/2

4th

8

(23)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

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.

66/1

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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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

5th

1

(16)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Al Qudra

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

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.

14/1

1st

1

(6)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Al Qudra

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

raced wide, prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, hung left but ridden to lead over 1f out, won going away

6/5

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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4th

6

(5)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Newmarket

Symbol Of Honour

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Unraced on going softer than good; gelded after his solid sixth in the Coventry; close second, despite being rather isolated towards the far side, in Doncaster Listed event (7f) on return from three-month absence; continues to show improvement and commands respect.

5/2

2nd

6

(1)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Symbol Of Honour

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Progressive in three starts in May/June, solid sixth in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm; Group 2) latest, shaping as if he'll stay 7f; gelded since; form has worked out well; major player.

3/1

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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5th

2

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Cowardofthecounty

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, headway up the centre 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

12/1

7th

5

(3)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:10 Curragh

Cowardofthecounty

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, nudged along and outpaced in rear early

5/1

7th

9

(11)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Cowardofthecounty

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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.

9/2

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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3rd

8

(7)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Star Anthem

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

dwelt start, towards rear, headway over 2f out, went second over 1f out, lost second inside final 110yds, no extra final strides

8/1

4th

9

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Star Anthem

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

prominent

9/2

8th

17

(17)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Star Anthem

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

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.

25/1

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

15:05 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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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

6th

5

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Camille Pissarro

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Ballydoyle colt who didn't live up to market expectations in the Coventry; progressive form otherwise, most recently second in Group 3 race at the Curragh (6.5f, good; winner followed up in Group 1); now 0-3 since debut win, admittedly, but appears to have a good prize in him.

9/2

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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2nd

1

(1)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:42 Ayr

Catalyse

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

6/4

12th

6

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Catalyse

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Fahey

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.

11/1

1st

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Hamilton

Catalyse

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

60,000euros yearling, £300,000 2yo; by Starspangledbanner; dam placed 6f 2yo, closely related to 11.6f Listed winner Kilimanjaro out of 1m winning half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Nayarra; interesting newcomer.

9/4

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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11th

6

(6)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

The Actor

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent rather than progressive for Richard Hannon; gelded prior to a modest stable debut here (behind Humam) five weeks ago; had wind surgery since; stable form the main positive.

33/1

5th

3

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

18:15 Southwell (AW)

The Actor

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Highly tried after winning a valuable Newmarket novice (5f, good) for Richard Hannon last April, but he never really built on that success; changed hands for 42,000gns in October and makes his stable debut in first-time cheekpieces having been gelded since last seen; watch market.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

18:15 Southwell (AW)

The Actor

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Highly tried after winning a valuable Newmarket novice (5f, good) for Richard Hannon last April, but he never really built on that success; changed hands for 42,000gns in October and makes his stable debut in first-time cheekpieces having been gelded since last seen; watch market.

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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2nd

4

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Turners Cross

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon raced in second behind clear leader towards far side

9/2

2nd

3

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Navan

Turners Cross

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Decent effort when midfield in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot in June when slowly away; broke well but weakened as if something amiss when last of 13 at Naas; plenty to prove.

12/1

13th

10

(9)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:45 Naas

Turners Cross

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

85,000euros breeze-up purchase; Phoenix Stakes entry seemingly held in some regard, midfield in Group 2 Coventry Stakes, having never featured after slow start; back in maiden company and may well improve.

12/1

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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18th

2

(17)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Midnight Strike

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Useful form when winning over 5f at the Curragh (soft/heavy) on debut and he was a close third in a 6f Group 3 there (good) next time; that form puts him in the picture but he's not gone on from that since and is now 1-5 after being held at Longchamp (7f Group 3) last month; others are more persuasive.

10/1

4th

1

(17)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:50 Naas

Midnight Strike

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Debut 5f winner on soft-to-heavy at the Curragh in April; close up third of seven in the 6f Group 3 Marble Hill at the same venue, outpaced before staying on; slightly hampered over a furlong out when down the field in the Coventry (11th of 14 in group); good chance of reaching the money.

6/1

15th

13

(12)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Midnight Strike

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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.

25/1

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

4th

4

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Mr Chaplin

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 2-5 includes a success in Glorious Goodwood nursery (7f, good to firm); however, looks held by Symbol Of Honour and The Waco Kid on Coventry/Acomb efforts which expose his limitations to some extent.

12/1

5th

3

(10)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Mr Chaplin

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won at Newbury (6f, good) in May on second start and bounced back from Royal Ascot 16th of 22 when winning big-field nursery at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; others arguably have greater potential but he's a highly likeable type and his experience may well be an asset.

25/1

1st

2

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Mr Chaplin

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield

10/1

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

15:05 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

1st

8

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newbury

Yah Mo Be There

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Spencer

Well beaten in the Coventry last month but he was just 17-2 at Royal Ascot having shown considerable potential when beaten a short-head on his debut in the Dante meeting at York (6f, good), where he made an eyecatching move from off the pace to lead about a furlong out; Jamie Spencer could be the ideal jockey to get the best out of him and he's interesting contender.

7/2

18th

22

(7)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Yah Mo Be There

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Spencer

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.

10/1

2nd

12

(5)

16th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Yah Mo Be There

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Spencer

£95,000 yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Ornellaia, out of Group-placed 7f/1m winner; trainer has made a positive start to the season with his 2yos and this Mohaather colt is an interesting newcomer.

6/1

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

4th

1

(1)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Franciscos Piece

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Bagged a Chantilly Listed race (5f) on heavy ground in June and a return to testing conditions has seen him recapture that form this autumn, placing three times, including in another French Listed event on Monday; should give his running if over those exertions but looks vulnerable for win purposes under a penalty.

10/1

2nd

8

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Franciscos Piece

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won two of his first three starts including a heavy-ground Listed event at Chantilly (5f); found things tough in Group races after that but he got back on track with a close call in Haydock nursery last Friday; that was off a BHA mark of 97 and has claims if he can repeat that form back up in trip.

6/1

2nd

1

(6)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Haydock

Franciscos Piece

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

The ground was heavy when he took a noticeable step forward in winning a French 5f Listed race and hasn't looked as happy on good to firm in his subsequent Group-race assignments; tough mark for nursery debut but there will be no other excuses.

9/2

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

15:05 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

15th

2

(14)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Arran

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Always prominent when mastering a host of subsequent winners on his Newmarket debut in April (5f, good) and he did not give his true running in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm; stopped quickly); remains of interest and the tongue-tie is new.

33/1

21th

4

(22)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Arran

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

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.

22/1

1st

2

(4)

16th Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Newmarket

Arran

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

took keen hold, disputed lead, led over 3f out, pushed along over 1f out, edged left and ridden inside final furlong, kept on, always doing enough

11/2

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

5th

5

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Haydock

Up The Clarets

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

0-7 since his winning debut and didn't offer much in a nursery last week at Ayr; 4lb lower in future; tries cheekpieces.

20/1

6th

6

(3)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:33 Ayr

Up The Clarets

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't really progressed from his winning debut; only fifth of six in his one nursery start and just 2lb lower today; return to 6f may help but others are open to greater improvement.

20/1

4th

2

(1)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:35 Hamilton

Up The Clarets

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, prominent halfway, pressed leaders over 1f out, edged left and weakened inside final 110yds

6/1

Non-runners

Andesite

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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