14.20
SoftAnne Cowley Memorial Summer Mile Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £79394
- 0m 7f 213y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.50
Form: 11-1 C
Last run: 73 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (10) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won the Group 2 Summer Mile (good) on the round course here last term and he's bagged Listed and Group 3 races in France this season (1m, soft); went very close in Longchamp Group 2 (1m, very soft) a fortnight ago; however, his Group 1 form-figures read 4506 and others are preferred. |
66/1 |
|
10th 9 (7) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Dual winner over 1m at Ascot (Listed and Group 2); made all at Longchamp (Listed) on seasonal debut, taking record to 5-7; the two defeats came at the top level last term, running creditably in the Marois then below par in soft-ground QEII; has something to find in this field but may still rate higher, being lightly raced and well bred (both parents won Group 1 races). |
25/1 |
16/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 3114-0 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
He's fully 7lb lower than when a close third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last July but was soundly beaten on his final three outings last season and it's been the same story on his two starts this term. |
33/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Often held up in rear, so he saw very little daylight when 50-1 off career-low mark in the Spring Cup at Newbury in April; dropped another 2lb since but he last won in September 2023 and failed to make an impact in all but one of his races in 2025, so does not look the percentage call. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 214-55 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 108
| 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 |
12/1
Form: -21512 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 108
| 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 |
18/1
Form: 121-20 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Three French wins (1m/1m1f) in 2023; smart form over about 1m in two of his runs last year for new connections but not seen since a modest display last September; a leading contender if he returns at the top of his game. |
12/1 |
|
8th 1 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Three French wins (1m/1m1f) in 2023; smart form over about 1m in two of his runs last year for new connections but not seen since a modest display last September; a leading contender if he returns at the top of his game. |
12/1 |
|
7th 1 (6) |
18th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Recruited for 340,000euros last October after winning three times in France (1m/1m1f); only blip this season came on ground too fast at Royal Ascot, either side of which he was pipped in a handicap at Epsom's Derby meeting and finished a highly commendable fifth (beaten under 2l) in a 1m Group 2 at Ascot won by the Jacques Le Marois fourth Quddwah; cheekpieces applied in Britain are now joined by tongue-tie; player. |
3/1 |
3/1
Form: 426-12 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (2) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on soft and good to firm; has the makings of a Group performer judged on his smart handicap form this term, notably close second off top weight in the Royal Hunt Cup; prominent for a long way in the Sussex Stakes over C&D most recently, fading only inside the final furlong; major player back down in class. |
7/2 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
31st Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
pressed leader |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
13th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
held up in rear, some headway 2f out, no extra from 1f out |
3/1 |
11/1
Form: 00-114
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (9) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Four wins in 2024 included this race on good to soft, with the other three on soft; performed near his best only a couple of times last season, which has been followed by gelding and wind operations; also now wears first-time headgear; some warning signals and he's not slipped far in the weights. |
12/1 |
|
2 (8) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Ended last season with a couple of soft-ground wins, including edging out Peace Man in this; back to near best when fourth off top weight in warm Glorious Goodwood handicap (good) and not disgraced when fifth in Longchamp Group 3 and Goodwood Listed event since; one of two solid contenders for connections. |
9/1 |
|
2 (8) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Ended last season with a couple of soft-ground wins, including edging out Peace Man in this; back to near best when fourth off top weight in warm Glorious Goodwood handicap (good) and not disgraced when fifth in Longchamp Group 3 and Goodwood Listed event since; one of two solid contenders for connections. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
Epictetus, Sparks Fly
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.38 |
| Tricast | £141.44 |
| Trifecta | £171.40 |
Selections
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