August 21 / 14.25 York

14.25

Good To Firm

Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £93571.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stable second string when winning on last month's debut at the Curragh (7f, good; 11-2), beating rivals who had already shown substantial promise; he had just over 2l to spare and could have lots more to offer for his powerful connections; key player.
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5th

9

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

The Lion In Winter

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Disappointing in last year's Dante and Derby but subsequently showed very smart form back down in trip, including placed efforts in three top-level races over 1m, third to Notable Speech at the Breeders' Cup (firm) the final time; took advantage of a good opportunity in Leopardstown Listed event on reappearance; possibilities back up in class, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

6/1

1st

8

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

The Lion In Winter

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Impressed in a Curragh maiden and the Group 3 Acomb Stakes at two; failed to win in a high-profile campaign last year; flopped in the Dante and the Derby; redeemed himself with smart placed form in 1m Gr 1s at Longchamp/Ascot and in the Breeders' Cup Mile; never threatened in Hong Kong Mile; easy ground a worry, though he ran well on soft in the Prix Jean Prat.

10/11

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 13 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won by a neck on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in May and third of six in Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket last month (7f, good), keeping on well to be beaten just over 3l; it's very early days and he could be capable of better still but such improvement is necessary this afternoon.
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5th

6

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:12 Sandown

Wimbledon Hawkeye

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Admirably consistent in defeat in Group races last year before winning the Grade 3 Nashville Derby at Kentucky (10.5f, firm) last August; well beaten in the Breeders' Cup Turf next time; has an each-way shout if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

12/1

6

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Wimbledon Hawkeye

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Royal Lodge winner last term and holding his form well in a busy 2025 campaign, most recently second in the Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm; Group 2) against his elders; ties in with Galveston on Royal Ascot running in cheekpieces (reapplied today); solid.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Wimbledon Hawkeye

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Won the Group 2 Royal Lodge (1m, soft) last September and has run well in defeat this season, including in the 2,000 Guineas and the Dante; respectable fourth when upped to 1m4f in the Group 2 King Edward VII at Royal Ascot (good to firm) three weeks ago and benefits from very handy 3yo allowance now taking on older horses for the first time; might not be far away.

4/1

10/11

  • Place: £1.15

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recovered from slow start to power clear and win by just over 5l at 4-9 on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good); the well-beaten placed horses have franked the form since and this 2,300,000euros breeze-up purchase is a hugely exciting prospect for his top connections.
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3rd

6

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Ruling Court

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Appleby

Landed the 2,000 Guineas, albeit having got first run on the somewhat unlucky Field Of Gold, then was trained for the Derby but missed that Classic as the ground was deemed not fast enough (has raced only on good/firmer); tackling 1m at Royal Ascot backfired as his speed looked blunted after being geared up for 1m4f at Epsom; definitely ready for this step up in distance and he was very progressive prior to last time.

8/1

6

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Ruling Court

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Justify colt who was a 2,300,000euros breeze-up purchase as a 2yo; raced only on good/firmer and was a late withdrawal from the Derby this month as the surface was deemed not fast enough; record of 3-4 includes two emphatic wins; held on by half a length from Field Of Gold in the 2,000 Guineas most recently, having got first run on that rival; improving sharply and, with his ceiling probably not yet reached, commands major respect in the rematch.

3/1

33/1

Form: 415

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won in good style at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month on second start and creditable fifth of nine in Group 2 Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he could take another step forward now tackling 7f for the first time but others are more compelling.
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14th

1

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

The Waco Kid

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Hugo Palmer

Group 3 win last season didn't help his handicap mark and this season is turning into a struggle, with this headgear combination tried last time at Chester.

33/1

5th

7

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:15 Chester

The Waco Kid

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Hugo Palmer

Won 7f 2yo Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket last September; well handicapped on that form but he's found it difficult to get competitive this season, most recently well beaten at 40-1 in 7f handicap at Glorious Goodwood; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

15th

1

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

The Waco Kid

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Useful last term, the highlight a Group 3 win at Newmarket (7f, soft); has much weaker claims on 2025 form and still needs to prove he's trained on; admittedly may derive some benefit from the switch to a handicap.

20/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 4101 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 1

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
325,000gns half-brother 1m UAE Group 2 winner San Donato; 6-1, impressed on debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago when strong at the finish and winning by just over 3l; takes on much tougher opposition here but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
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2

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Diablo Rojo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 3yo whose best effort by some way came when second in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in April; that form has worked out well, with winner Big Mojo landing last week's Sprint Cup and third-placed Ain't Nobody taking second in the Nunthorpe, and he had an excuse (finished lame) when down the field in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup on his only subsequent outing; has since changed trainers (same ownership and stable); may still be unexposed.

14/1

6

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Diablo Rojo

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Raphael E Freire

Fourth in Group 3 Greenham (7f, good) and improved again to keep on for close second in Group 3 Trial over C&D (good to firm); had the benefit of race fitness in the latter, unlike Big Mojo (first) and Ain't Nobody (third), but should finish to good effect in this big field; a visor goes on; each-way possible.

66/1

2nd

7

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Ascot

Diablo Rojo

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Has run four times and won novice races at Redcar (6f, good to firm) and at Lingfield (6f, AW; last month); hasn't run badly in Group 3s on his other two outings, the latest in the Greenham (7f) this month, but it's likely he'll need to take a sizeable step forward today.

20/1

25/1

Form: 621

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Went close at Kempton (6f, AW) in June on second start and went one better in maiden at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last time; his attractive pedigree suggests he could be capable of better still, while he looks a good prospect for 7f and his trainer won this two years ago with subsequent 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean; however, a sizeable step forward is needed.
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11th

11

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jouncy

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Similar type to Native Warrior, with record 1-9, but has less going for him in terms of overall form; has failed to back up his AW Group 3 effort and performed below market expectations in Chester handicap most recently.

12/1

6th

2

(3)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:20 Chester

Jouncy

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Faced a tough task as the only 3yo against elders in a Listed race at Salisbury last time and contested three Group races last season after his maiden win; sights are now lowered on handicap debut with a visor (in which he ran well once last season) back on; has only once tried 7f but should stay on pedigree.

100/30

5th

8

(8)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

18:50 Salisbury

Jouncy

8st 12lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Fast-ground maiden win at Glorious Goodwood last summer; improved for the addition of a visor when finishing second of ten in an AW Group 3 last September; less good twice since and he's opposable on balance.

10/1

20/1

Form: 14

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and again kept on well when coming from the rear for 3l fourth of six in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft); that latest form is working out well and today's step up to 7f looks a positive move; he's one to consider.
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1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajeko

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Useful 2yo, including a 1m AW win; good second in a local Group 2 in Qatar in February and followed that with a Listed second at Lingfield two weeks later (both 7f); back up to 1m for his handicap debut; unexposed but has an eight-month break to overcome.

7/2

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajeko

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Useful 2yo, including a 1m AW win; good second in a local Group 2 in Qatar in February and followed that with a Listed second at Lingfield two weeks later (both 7f); back up to 1m for his handicap debut; unexposed but has an eight-month break to overcome.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Rajeko

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

in touch with leaders, headway on outer from 2f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on

11/8

20/1

Form: 711 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Left his debut run (5f, good) miles behind when winning at Haydock (7f, soft) later in May, form that was boosted subsequently; comfortably made all in another novice at Kempton (7f, AW) a fortnight ago on his first outing since; takes a steep rise in grade but arrives with considerable potential.
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7th

7

(5)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Yaroogh

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Four wins during his progressive juvenile campaign, including on Polytrack and in a Listed race in October; below best in Qatar in February but he's a player if tapping back into his 2yo promise.

9/2

7th

7

(5)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Yaroogh

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Four wins during his progressive juvenile campaign, including on Polytrack and in a Listed race in October; below best in Qatar in February but he's a player if tapping back into his 2yo promise.

9/2

2nd

9

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Yaroogh

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, led, going best over 2f out, headed post, just failed

11/4

33/1

Form: 41

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a talented family and he built upon his debut fourth at Newmarket (7f, good) last month when making all to score by half a length in a maiden at Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; there's every chance he'll continue to improve but others have more substance to their claims.
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10th

4

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Our Terms

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Thrice-raced colt who folded tamely and ended up well held (behind Jouncy) in 7f Group 3 at York most recently; sole attempt at 6f resulted in Ascot win but this is a tougher assignment; needs to improve.

20/1

10th

4

(11)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Our Terms

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hannon

From a talented family and he built upon his debut fourth at Newmarket (7f, good) last month when making all to score by half a length in a maiden at Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; there's every chance he'll continue to improve but others have more substance to their claims.

33/1

50/1

Form: 1

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1 when winning by half a length on last month's debut at Hamilton (6f, good); it's hard to knock a winning start and he's open to improvement, but the horses he beat are limited and others in this make greater appeal.
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10th

6

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sky

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Ex-Richard Fahey; won a Hamilton maiden on debut last season (6f, good to firm); has been mainly disappointing since, including on both starts for this yard (pulled up over hurdles on first occasion); plenty to prove.

33/1

6

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Urban Sky

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Won a 6f maiden at Hamilton on his 2yo debut but he struggled in five further runs for Richard Fahey; 66-1 when pulled up on his hurdle/stable debut at Cartmel three weeks ago; plenty to prove.

33/1

5

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Urban Sky

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Regressed in five races after making a winning debut over 6f for Richard Fahey and was sold on for 2,600gns; by no means an assured stayer over hurdles; tries a hood.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.30
Straight Forecast £48.97
Tricast £66.07
Trifecta £99.90

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The Lion In Winter

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The Lion In Winter

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The Lion In Winter

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The Lion In Winter