April 12 / 14.35 Newbury

14.35

Good

Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 16- D BF

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Raced twice (7f) for Sir Michael Stoute, overcoming trouble to win at Sandown then disappointing at Doncaster (Listed) where the market signals proved weak; looked a good prospect on debut and has clear possibilities for new yard provided that promise is confirmed.
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9th

4

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Jonquil

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Mixed results in international races are flanked by wins in last two domestic attempts, namely Group 2 at Goodwood and Listed race at Ascot, both over 1m on good to firm; very useful but his figures seem to have settled at a ceiling that is below the required standard in this field.

12/1

1st

6

(6)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Jonquil

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

2025 seemed to establish that he's better over 1m than 6f or 7f and the best of those efforts, including at the top level, give him a good chance in today's company; reappearance in Abu Dhabi in February was not of the same order but he could bounce back.

7/2

6

(6)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Jonquil

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Greenham on reappearance, then went very close in the French 2,000 Guineas (sole 1m attempt); best to forgive his defeats at Royal Ascot (seemed to find 6f inadequate) and Glorious Goodwood (7f; race didn't pan out favourably) since; respected on his spring figures.

2/1

2nd
7 (10)
Rashabar

100/30

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 32122-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Developed well as a 2yo, good second in Group 1 races at Deauville (6f) and Longchamp (7f) the last twice, showing that his 80-1 success in the Coventry was no fluke; sets a smart standard on those French efforts and accordingly warrants respect, assuming he can transfer the form back to home soil.
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8th

8

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Rashabar

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Brian Meehan

The 2024 Coventry at Royal Ascot as 2yo remains his only win; runner-up to Jonquil on 2025 reappearance and ran creditably at 1m/1m2f on most subsequent starts, before a fruitless go at 1m4f at the Breeders' Cup in USA; each-way chance if he's tuned up but yard is not yet off the mark this term.

11/2

2nd

8

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Rashabar

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Won the Coventry at Royal Ascot last June; contested Group 1s on four of five starts since, on varied ground and this season taking fourth behind impressive Field Of Gold in both the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh and St James's Palace Stakes back at Royal Ascot; they were at 1m and there's no certainty that 1m2f will suit but he's not dismissed with his sights lowered.

3/1

5

(6)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Rashabar

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Recorded an 80-1 success in the Coventry here last year; finished in front of Field Of Gold on the Arc card but failed to confirm the placings in the Irish 2,000 Guineas most recently, coming home just over 5l behind that improving opponent; remains a very useful and consistent sort (form figures read 3212224) but needs a personal best to grab further Royal Ascot glory.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1-

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger; cost 500,000euros as a yearling; created a favourable impression with his comfortable win over 6f at the Curragh, for all that it wasn't the strongest of maidens for the track; likely to stay 7f; now goes into deeper waters but is open to progress.
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5th

4

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:18 Gowran Park

Saracen

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Impressive maiden winner at the Curragh in 2024; promising third in Greenham Stakes last year but finished down the field in Jersey Stakes; disappointed when last of ten in Gladness on return 25 days ago; needs to come on plenty for that but still lightly-raced and handles soft ground.

7/1

10th

6

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Saracen

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

E500,000 yearling; has run only three times; won a 6f course maiden on soft on only juvenile start; promising third in Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good); did not appear again after finishing in rear in the Jersey Stakes; first time with a tongue-tie.

16/1

13th

11

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Saracen

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Cost 500,000euros as a yearling and created a favourable impression with a convincing win in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) on sole 2yo outing; good third in Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good; raced freely, kept on) on reappearance; lacks experience but has stacks of potential.

7/1

Form: 16-1

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Finished sixth in an Acomb that has worked out well; that effort is flanked by 6f wins, latest in Lingfield AW contest on seasonal debut (and first run since wind surgery) when shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; something to find on ratings but likely to do better still.
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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

Form: 201- C

Last run: 267 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
The only course winner in this field, having bagged Listed honours here (6f) when last seen nine months ago; behind a couple of these rivals in the Coventry and faces a tougher assignment back up in class but could improve further; bred to stay the new trip.
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7th

5

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Yah Mo Be There

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Listed winner who has Group form; shaped well, amid traffic issues, at Glorious Goodwood (7f; handicap debut) most recently; return to 1m is worth exploring; possibilities.

13/2

5th

3

(13)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Yah Mo Be There

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Spencer

Unraced on going softer than good; Listed winner as a 2yo and, dropped back from Classic level, ran respectably in the Jersey Stakes (7f Group 3; fared best of the near-side group) at Royal Ascot most recently; that latest effort has received several boosts since; clear possibilities on handicap debut, provided the cards drop right (usually held up in rear).

11/2

5th

14

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Yah Mo Be There

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Spencer

Gained Listed win at Newbury (6f, good) last summer on final 2yo run and excelled himself when eighth in last month's 2,000 Guineas (66-1) despite being hampered at the start; needs another step forward and he was well held in the Coventry here 12 months ago, but he may not be fully exposed.

25/1

Form: 131- D

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Son of Kingman, who won this race in 2014; shouldn't be judged harshly on Ascot defeat where Al Qudra had his own way up front; that is flanked by emphatic wins (6f/7f) at Doncaster, looking a Group colt in the making; withdrawn (broke out of stalls) when favourite for the Champagne Stakes there in September; remains of strong interest.
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5th

1

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chancellor

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

He has improved for gelding/wind operations, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton and a 1m Listed event at Southwell this winter; narrowly denied in the Winter Derby six weeks ago (not a vintage renewal); the demands of this race should be more suitable and he still has Pattern-race aspirations; he'll need to be a Group horse to give the weight away all round but he is an each-way contender at the very least; cheekpieces now added.

11/2

Form: 51- D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega colt who cost 500,000gns as a yearling; quickened clear for a stylish success in 7f AW event at Lingfield, building on his Newmarket effort; form is short of Group standard but he brings potential to this 3yo campaign.
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12

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Noble Champion

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Left his previous form way behind when a commanding winner of the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); he needs to prove that level of performance was no one-off but the runner-up has since gone well in the July Cup and this 3yo is entitled to respect.

11/2

1st

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Noble Champion

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Runaway winner at Lingfield (7f) last autumn but has not built on that, always in rear when dropped in trip for Listed sprint at Newbury last month; this looks a stiff task but at least returning to 7f should help.

33/1

7th

6

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Noble Champion

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won by clear daylight at Lingfield (7f, AW) last autumn and ran pretty well in the Group 3 Greenham here on reappearance; gave the impression he failed to stay 1m when third in conditions race at Goodwood since; improvement required but today's drop in trip could be a catalyst for just that.

14/1

11/2

Form: 128-21 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Progressive form on British soil culminated in Listed win at Ascot; has been globetrotting since, best form when second in Canadian Grade 1; always in command in a Qatar race most recently, taking 7f record to 2-2; has raced nine times already and may not have much more improvement left in the locker; however, big player on ratings.
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8th

1

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Al Qudra

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Progressive form on British soil culminated in Listed win at Ascot; has been globetrotting since, best form when second in Canadian Grade 1; always in command in a Qatar race most recently, taking 7f record to 2-2; has raced nine times already and may not have much more improvement left in the locker; however, big player on ratings.

11/2

8th

1

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Al Qudra

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Progressive form on British soil culminated in Listed win at Ascot; has been globetrotting since, best form when second in Canadian Grade 1; always in command in a Qatar race most recently, taking 7f record to 2-2; has raced nine times already and may not have much more improvement left in the locker; however, big player on ratings.

11/2

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

OUR TIP

Form: 11 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Night Of Thunder colt who is two from two, having justified favouritism in a couple of 7f AW events, comfortably defying a penalty at Wolverhampton latest; highly unexposed but needs to prove he's Group class; this looks a stiff task on ratings.
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1

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Aurora Majesty

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won for the first time since going handicapping at Epsom in July (7f, good) and was subsequently placed at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and back at Epsom (7f, good); cheekpieces now tried and on a career high mark (3lb higher than last time); contender.

8/1

2nd

9

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made it 3-6 when landing a C&D handicap (good) last month and he found more progress when front-running third in big field at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to soft); only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and he's an interesting contender.

4/1

Form: 1-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
190,000gns breeze-up purchase; impressively justified firm favouritism in 6f AW event at Newcastle, breezing clear once shaken up; should be as effective over this extra furlong; bright prospect who represents last year's winning yard and looks interesting.
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2nd

4

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Rogue Allegiance

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jack Jones

Didn't kick on from his winning debut for David O'Meara; down in the weights as a result and he has run two solid races for his new stable, second over 6f at Leicester last month before a good third over C&D four weeks ago (good to firm); untried on slower than good but handicapped to win.

4/1

3rd

12

(11)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Rogue Allegiance

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jack Jones

Sole win came on his debut at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December 2024 but he ran well when runner-up at Leicester (6f, good) on his stable debut eight days ago, shaping as if he's worth another go at 7f; contender if backing that effort up.

11/2

2nd

6

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Rogue Allegiance

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Promise when winning on his Tapeta debut as a 2yo but struggled badly last year; often been inclined to pull hard and maybe the hood will help, but he ran poorly in it once before; now has first run for Jack Jones (runs in the same colours).

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £57.20
Straight Forecast £54.66
Tricast £332.30
Trifecta £362.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rashabar

Telegraph:

Chancellor

POSTDATA:

Al Qudra

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Allegiance

LAMBOURN:

Noble Champion

D Express:

Saracen

The Guardian:

Jonquil

Daily Mail:

Chancellor

The Star:

Chancellor

TOPSPEED:

Rashabar

Daily Mirror:

Rashabar

The Sun:

Rashabar

Daily Record:

Rashabar

NEWMARKET:

Al Qudra

The Times:

Al Qudra