September 25 / 16.05 Goodwood

16.05

Heavy

Foundation Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Foundation Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -72054 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won two handicaps here (7f/1m, soft) last season before winning the Group 3 Pride Stakes at Newmarket (1m2f, soft); below best on last few starts, most recently fourth in Group 3 at Windsor (1m2f, soft), but she has an excellent record here and could have a big part to play; tongue-tie added.
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13th

7

(5)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Novus

9st 5lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

slowly into stride

9/1

1st

8

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:05 Goodwood

Novus

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

slowly away, towards rear

9/2

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 31-102 D BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has shown strong form in competitive handicaps at York (1m2f, good/good to soft) this season, finishing second off top weight in the John Smith's Cup on final run for Roger Varian; won on soft ground last October and he's a leading contender on stable debut (same owner); tongue-tie added.
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9th

3

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Botanical

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year but took a step back in the right direction when front-running fourth of 21 off this mark in the Lincoln at Doncaster five weeks ago on first run for new yard; no stamina worries but there is a concern about good to firm ground.

13/2

4th

1

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Botanical

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year for George Boughey, albeit he did finish third in the Listed Doncaster Mile over C&D (good to soft) on this card; now down to a mark 3lb lower than when runner-up in the John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July 2024 and his new trainer is a dab hand with topweights in big handicaps; goes well fresh and could have a big say.

14/1

3rd
7 (10)
Macduff

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 24-206

Last run: 96 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Kicked off campaign with Group 3 second in the Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on soft); no threat since in the Derby or at Royal Ascot and improvement is needed, but he returns to action having been gelded and wearing first-time blinkers, and this 3yo is not ruled out.
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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

Form: 070331 C

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
8yo who was back to his very best when defying joint top weight in Ascot handicap (1m4f, good) in July last time out; won a 1m4f Group 3 here (good to soft) in 2021 and also won on heavy ground very early in career; major player if reproducing his latest form.
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14th

13

(13)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Passion And Glory

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won a 1m4f handicap here (good) last summer and showed he's still capable of smart form as a 9yo when reaching the frame in Group 2s over 1m4f and 2m at Meydan this spring; down the field in a Longchamp Group 1 over just short of 2m since; back down significantly in trip; others are more obvious.

33/1

4th

4

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:05 Goodwood

Passion And Glory

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

raced wide early, prominent

11/2

1st

2

(15)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:07 Ascot

Passion And Glory

10st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Saeed bin Suroor

His last three wins came in a 1m4f Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood in 2021, 1m2f Listed race at Sandown in 2022 and valuable 1m4f contest in Bahrain in March 2023; he's now an 8yo, his form has dipped this year and his third in two Goodwood Listed races on return to Britain need building on.

12/1

Form: 466-47

Last run: 126 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Below her best on both runs this season but those were on good and good to firm ground; last season she finished a close fourth in the Group 1 Prix Saint-Alary at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in May and conditions are set to be right up her street this afternoon; she's one to consider.
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5th

6

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:05 Goodwood

Heartache Tonight

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

prominent

8/1

7th

2

(1)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Ayr

Heartache Tonight

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Menuisier

Her best efforts have come on soft ground or slower (unraced on good to soft) and she was soundly beaten in a Group 2 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on her recent reappearance; however, she may have needed the run and last season's Group-race performances in France give her a leading shout.

3/1

7th

2

(1)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Ayr

Heartache Tonight

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Menuisier

Her best efforts have come on soft ground or slower (unraced on good to soft) and she was soundly beaten in a Group 2 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on her recent reappearance; however, she may have needed the run and last season's Group-race performances in France give her a leading shout.

3/1

20/1

Form: -11405 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Completed hat-trick in Newmarket handicap (1m4f, good) in May, with the first two legs coming on heavy ground; however, he has something to find in this field and hasn't been at his best the last twice.
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4th

10

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Maxi King

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Likeable 6yo who handles any ground and can usually be relied upon to give his running, as was the case when a close second to A Piece Of Heaven in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good); Toby Moore's claim meant the winner was giving him 8lb that day, so he looks to have his work cut out to reverse those placings; can run well but probably not well enough.

20/1

2nd

3

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Maxi King

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Reliable sort with a good first-time-out record, and he looks well worth this first foray beyond 14.5f, but there is something to prove if the ground if firmer than good; promising 7lb claimer has his first ride at Chester.

14/1

1

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 2

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Maxi King

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced for a 5yo; has twice made the frame since returning from another seven months off in June, finishing fourth of 13 in the Mallard at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) last month (runner-up has since won the Cesarewitch); placed in both starts on AW as a 2yo including one here; not dismissed.

11/4

16/1

Form: 7-4256 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at Sandown (1m2f, good) in July 2023 and runner-up in that same race this year (good); also effective on soft ground; however, below par the last twice and needs to bounce back with a career best today.
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8th

1

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Savvy Victory

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: S Woods

Placed on both starts here and he continues to slide down the weights, but was beaten 17l into seventh of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last time and will need to do a good deal better than that; no headgear today.

14/1

7th

3

(11)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Savvy Victory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: S Woods

His form deteriorated last year and he went 0-9; however, he's dropped down the weights and could improve for his recent comeback in a Listed race at Kempton (fourth); this C&D winner is not ruled out.

15/2

Form: 15-2

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ran twice in France last year, winning on the first occasion (7.5f, good); clear with the very talented Thunder Run when runner-up on stable debut at Hamilton (8.3f, good) in July, and this unexposed 3yo is open to improvement now up in distance, but a sizeable step forward is needed.
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4th

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

19:43 Gowran Park

Terre De Vega

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won on good ground at two in France; ran only twice for William Haggas in 2024; same last year for this stable, the best of those a second at Leopardstown on the first of two late-season handicap outings; out of his depth in 10.5f Listed at Naas on return; plenty to find.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Terre De Vega

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won on good ground at two in France; ran only twice for William Haggas in 2024; same last year for this stable; second at Leopardstown on the first of two late-season handicap outings; faces a huge task at these weights.

50/1

22th

5

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Terre De Vega

9st 11lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won on good ground whan trained in France as a 2yo; not many runs since and was picked up by current connections for 3,600gns in an online sale in August; seemed rusty in the early stages but ran on well to be just denied at Leopardstown 14 days ago; up 5lb but a big player if building on that.

13/2

33/1

Form: -41306

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won good handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in April before creditable third in Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f, good); has won on soft ground; however, he needs to bounce back from lesser performances in Listed and Group 3 races the last twice.
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9th

2

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:05 Goodwood

Cemhaan

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Baker

led

33/1

6th

2

(2)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Cemhaan

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Free-goer but he's very classy and produced career-best form when making light of top weight in the Rosebery Handicap here in April; creditable third in 1m4f Newbury Group 3 (good) next time, before well beaten at Royal Ascot (28-1); off since but he'd have a say if returning to that Rosebery form.

8/1

13th

6

(14)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Cemhaan

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Free-goer but he's very classy, producing a really smart handicap performance when making light of top weight in the competitive Rosebery on Kempton AW (1m3f) in April; creditable third in 1m4f Newbury Group 3 (good) since; probably playing for a place at best.

22/1

Non-runners

Persist

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.50
Straight Forecast £16.90
Trifecta £99.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Botanical

SPOTLIGHT:

Novus

Daily Mirror:

Passion And Glory

D Express:

Heartache Tonight

TOPSPEED:

Botanical

NEWMARKET:

Botanical

The Times:

Botanical

Telegraph:

Botanical

The Guardian:

Botanical

Daily Mail:

Botanical

The Star:

Botanical

Daily Record:

Botanical

POSTDATA:

Novus