17.40

2nd

7

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Ascot

Calandagan

9st 3lb

J: Stephane Pasquier

T: F-H Graffard

French gelding who goes from strength to strength; has posted excellent performances (on good to firm ground) in Britain the last twice, winning the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f) in tremendous style then proving the only serious threat to City Of Troy (pair clear) in the International at York where he recorded impressive sectional times dropped back to 1m2f; won on heavy in May; top on ratings.

11/8

2nd

11

(7)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Calandagan

9st 1lb

J: Stephane Pasquier

T: F-H Graffard

Acts on any ground; French gelding who was impressive in the King Edward VII Stakes (1m4f Group 2) at Royal Ascot two months ago, adding to his spring Group 3 wins (10.5f/1m3f) on home soil and taking record to 4-6; progressing very well and looks interesting upped further in class.

6/1

1st

2

(13)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Calandagan

9st 2lb

J: Stephane Pasquier

T: F-H Graffard

French-trained gelding who has progressed from race to race, drawing clear towards finish when landing the odds in 1m3f Group 3 at Longchamp on latest; ground firmer than good would be an unknown (all turf starts on soft/heavy) but today's longer distance should suit and he has leading claims on form.

6/1

4th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Space Legend

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Maiden winner and unlucky second in Listed race next time; no match for runaway French winner Calandagan (who runs in the International today) in Group 2 at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but beat the rest in clearcut style, which made his last of four in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m5f, good to soft) six weeks ago look pretty disappointing; could do with settling a bit better and he also sweated up last time; promising before that latest run but has plenty to find with some of these.

11/1

4th

5

(3)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Space Legend

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Won soft-ground maiden at Leicester in April on second start before unlucky Listed second at Goodwood (1m3f, good; denied clear run); no match for the exciting Calandagan when runner-up in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last time but that was still a performance that marks him down as a leading candidate this afternoon.

7/4

2nd

10

(8)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Space Legend

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Very promising colt who won Leicester maiden (1m2f, soft) in April and should have followed up in Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f, good; beaten neck after being hemmed in at crucial stage) the following month; progressing fast and well worth his place in this higher grade.

4/1

2nd

4

(1)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Royal Supremacy

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Improved for the step up in trip when second in the Italian Derby (1m3f, soft) in May, and another good run when third in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm; Space Legend second); there's every chance he'll continue to progress and he's respected.

13/2

3rd

9

(12)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Royal Supremacy

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Raised his game when second of 15 in the Italian Derby (1m3f, soft) last month and gives the impression he'll stay today's extra yardage, but he'll need to improve at least another 10lb to go one better here.

33/1

3rd

8

(8)

26th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Royal Supremacy

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Gained a last-gasp win over 7f here on debut last August; finished 8l behind Blue Lemons at Newbury on his second start before making a winning handicap debut at Kempton in October (1m); 4lb higher; more to come but such progress is a requirement.

13/2

9th

9

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Mondo Man

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Classy on Flat, finishing fifth in French Derby and fourth at Royal Ascot; left France for 520,000euros and, despite racing far too freely, he briefly asked a question of Lulamba on hurdling debut at Ascot (good); 5-6 at Kempton (good to soft) five weeks later when held up last but he again fought for his head and never quite got to grips with the front two; a more settled display should help him no end and a stronger pace in this race should assist that, as might the new hood.

18/1

3rd

5

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Mondo Man

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Classy on the Flat, finishing fifth in the French Derby and fourth in King Edward VII at Royal Ascot; left France for 520,000euros in October and, despite racing far too freely, he briefly asked a question of top prospect Lulamba on hurdling debut at Ascot (1m7f, good) five weeks ago; leading form claims on that and a more settled performance would surely help him no end.

8/13

2nd

4

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 152y

Class 3

12:30 Ascot

Mondo Man

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Formerly trained in France; very useful on Flat, having finished fifth in the French Derby and fourth in King Edward VII at Royal Ascot last year; sold for 520,000euros since last run; commands respect, assuming his ability is transferred to this code.

5/2

7th

9

(3)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 127y

Class 1

13:20 Ascot

The Euphrates

9st 1lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Won a heavy-ground maiden as 2yo but unraced on softer than good since reappearance; fifth in the 1m4f King Edward VII at Royal Ascot; raised his game markedly when stepped up in trip on his last two outings, finishing fourth to stablemate Kyprios in the 1m6f Irish St Leger and justifying favouritism in the extremely valuable 2m1f Irish Cesarewitch (handicap); blinkered latest outing, replacing visor; may well try to make the running and, given recent form, he'd be much better than a mere pacemaker.

28/1

1st

18

(27)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:25 Curragh

The Euphrates

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on outer, went second after 6f, led 4f out, pushed along and clear 2f out, pushed out inside final furlong, reduced lead towards finish

8/1

4th

8

(8)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Euphrates

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

soon led, much reduced lead 6f out, headed under 3f out, weakened and lost two places inside final furlong

25/1

3rd

7

(10)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:05 Goodwood

Macduff

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ralph Beckett

raced wide early, took keen hold, towards rear

7/2

6th

7

(14)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Macduff

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Bred in the purple (by Sea The Stars out of a half-sister to Kingman) and looked well worth his place in the Derby after an encouraging second in the Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft); didn't give his running at all at Epsom (14-1; always in rear) but it's interesting that his trainer is happy to turn him out again just three weeks later; cheekpieces go on.

25/1

13th

12

(8)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:30 Epsom

Macduff

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

By Derby winner Sea The Stars out of half-sister to top-class miler/sire Kingman; ran with credit in Listed/Group races as 2yo following a winning 7f debut in a Newmarket maiden but connections were always going to play the long game and he should benefit from a useful comeback behind the one-time Derby favourite in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft); looks the type who could come on a good deal this year and a big show is on the cards.

12/1

1st

7

(13)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:43 Doncaster

Harpers Ferry

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

made all, pushed along over 2f out, kept on well

6/1

6th

3

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Harpers Ferry

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Runner-up on first two starts (1m/1m2f, soft) before winning at Windsor (1m2f, good) in April; travelled well before fading in the Group 2 King Edward VII at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) and gelded since; has a fine pedigree; could play leading role now back down in trip on handicap debut.

4/1

9th

14

(11)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

War Rooms

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Belatedly built on the form of a convincing winning debut at Doncaster (7f, soft) last summer when third of seven in the Dante at York (1m2f, good; 25-1) five weeks ago, although he did seem beaten fair and square; will need to raise his game again if he's to make a serious impression.

25/1

3rd

7

(2)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

War Rooms

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Both 2yo starts were 7f on soft at Doncaster, winning well in July and staying-on third of nine in Listed race in September; 11-2, failed to raise his game when 8l sixth of eight in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) on return but racing freely from a wide draw didn't help and this late foal should still prove capable of better, which is very much needed.

20/1

3rd

7

(2)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

War Rooms

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Both 2yo starts were 7f on soft at Doncaster, winning well in July and staying-on third of nine in Listed race in September; 11-2, failed to raise his game when 8l sixth of eight in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) on return but racing freely from a wide draw didn't help and this late foal should still prove capable of better, which is very much needed.

20/1

1st

10

(12)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Leopardstown

Diego Velazquez

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, good headway and prominent after 1f, went second after 2f, pushed along and led over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, comfortably

2/1

1st

5

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Diego Velazquez

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won Group 2 over a mile on Irish Champions Weekend in September before disappointing in heavy-ground Group 1 at Doncaster; beaten less than a length from a bad draw in the French 2,000 Guineas but couldn't sustain his effort when fading to midfield in the Prix du Jockey Club; well fancied for Royal Ascot Group 2 over 1m4f but weakened tamely in the straight; bringing him back in trip looks an obvious move and, despite 5lb penalty, should go close at this level if anywhere near his best.

5/2

10th

5

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Diego Velazquez

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Unplaced in Group 1 events last three starts but they include an excellent fourth from a wide draw in the French 2,000 Guineas (1m, soft); stoutly bred and seemed likely to relish the step up to 10.5f in the French Derby (heavy) next time, but could finish only eighth of 14; arguably has a bit to prove after that but he's now down in grade and the return to a forecast sound surface may spark a personal best (2-2 on good ground last year); interesting.

9/2

10th

2

(3)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Theory Of Tides

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beaten a long way the last twice but the first was a Group 2 at the Royal Ascot and the latest was on heavy ground at Hamilton; before those he won his first two starts (1m2f/1m3f, good/good to soft) and he's not written off for his leading stable; wears first-time blinkers.

12/1

11

(13)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

19:05 Hamilton

Theory Of Tides

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won on debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in May and followed up in Yarmouth novice (11.4f, good to soft); tailed off in Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot last time but this very lightly raced 3yo retains potential for his top yard now tackling a handicap in first-time cheekpieces.

11/2

12th

3

(1)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Chief Little Rock

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Building up a useful CV and his comfortable all-the-way Group 3 win at the Curragh (1m2f, good/yielding) last month was a personal best; galloped on strongly that day and should stay this extra 2f; another plausible candidate for Aidan O'Brien.

9/1

1st

1

(7)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Chief Little Rock

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

made virtually all, clear before halfway, ridden under 2f out, pushed out, comfortably

4/1

1st

1

(7)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Chief Little Rock

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

made virtually all, clear before halfway, ridden under 2f out, pushed out, comfortably

4/1

4th

2

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:20 Ascot

Voyage

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Main claim to fame is his early departure in the Derby; achieved little in two runs afterwards but appreciated the drop in grade to be third at Newbury (Class 3 1m2f, good to firm); there are races in him off an untouched mark.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newbury

Voyage

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

1

(11)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Voyage

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Won novice at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) on debut in April; stumbled and unseated leaving the stalls in the Derby (again 28-1) next time, leading the field home riderless on that occasion but he was tailed off in the Group 2 King Edward VII at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm; 18-1) after racing freely; needs to put that latest run miles behind him.

16/1

14th

4

(3)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Defiance

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Looked a colt going places when making a winning debut at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last August; 0-3 since, and although he ran well when second in Blue Riband Trial at Epsom (1m2f, good), that still leaves him with plenty to find and he needs to put a disappointing run in Lingfield Derby Trial (second favourite) well behind him; represents last year's winning stable.

33/1

7th

4

(5)

11th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

15:00 Lingfield

Defiance

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Big-race entries include the Derby; got up in final strides on debut at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last August before 4l sixth of nine in Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, good to firm); 10-1, finished strongly from the rear when second of six in Listed race at Epsom (1m2f, good) 18 days ago, which looked promising for this test over a longer trip.

9/4

7th

4

(5)

11th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

15:00 Lingfield

Defiance

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Big-race entries include the Derby; got up in final strides on debut at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last August before 4l sixth of nine in Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, good to firm); 10-1, finished strongly from the rear when second of six in Listed race at Epsom (1m2f, good) 18 days ago, which looked promising for this test over a longer trip.

9/4