May 03 / 15.35 Newmarket

15.35

Good

Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)

  • Prize money: £297727.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.85
  • Place: £1.75

Form: 13-1 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Impressive on debut at Sandown (7f, good) last July before creditable third in the Group 3 Acomb at York (7f, good to firm); returned from some time off with very easy Listed win at Meydan (1m, good) in March; faces much tougher opposition today but there was lots to like about that win and William Buick remains on board, instead of riding two-time Group 1 winner Shadow Of Light; trainer has won two of the last three runnings; could be top class.
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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

7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3114-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
2-4 in 2yo campaign, including a win in the Group 3 Solario Stakes at Sandown (7f, good), and displayed considerable improvement on his reappearance when impressive in the Group 3 Craven over C&D (good) last month, despite being headstrong; there may be a stronger early gallop today which could help him settle better; has superstar potential and holds leading claims.
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2nd

5

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Field Of Gold

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Very progressive until having plausible excuses in the Sussex Stakes (found to be lame) and QEII (draw to some extent) in last two appearances; impressive wins in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes make him the one to beat, provided he's back in similar form.

11/10

11

(14)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Field Of Gold

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Disappointing 1-3 favourite in messy running of the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood in July but was found to be lame; prior to that he achieved superstar status when easily winning the St James's Palace Stakes here (1m, good to firm; round course), having also impressed in the Irish 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) previously; he'll be extremely tough to beat if back to his best.

15/8

5

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Field Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ran creditably on soft ground in French contest once, raced on good/firmer otherwise; has followed a very similar path to his brilliant sire Kingman, who won this prize 11 years ago; looked a shade unlucky in the 2,000 Guineas, then gained compensation in the Irish equivalent and was again impressive in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot where he recorded an RPR that surpasses his dad's peak figure; outstanding 3yo and emerging star who sets a tall standard.

1/3

7/1

  • Place: £2.35

Form: 11211- C

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Good-ground wins on first two runs before close second in Group 2 Gimcrack (6f, good), then enjoyed stellar autumn here with Group 1 wins in the Middle Park (6f, soft) and Dewhurst (7f, soft), becoming Champion Two-Year-Old; had a racecourse gallop here last month; stayed on well in the Dewhurst which provides optimism he'll see out 1m; a tongue-tie goes on; could have a big say, even though William Buick rides stablemate Ruling Court.
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9th

10

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Shadow Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Champion 2yo last season, having won the Middle Park and Dewhurst (both on soft ground), and he ran well in the 2,000 Guineas on reappearance; rather a disappointing favourite in the 6f Commonwealth Cup, then couldn't quite get the job done in the 7f Prix Jean Prat having held every chance; drops back from Group 1 level with leading claims on best form.

13/8

9

(19)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Shadow Of Light

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won two Group 1s at Newmarket last autumn (6f/7f, soft), namely the Middle Park and the Dewhurst; reappeared with excellent third in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good), where he was outstayed by the first two; unraced on fast ground; has the potential to be a top-class sprinter.

6/4

3rd

8

(2)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Shadow Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Charlie Appleby

Good-ground wins on first two runs before close second in Group 2 Gimcrack (6f, good), then enjoyed stellar autumn here with Group 1 wins in the Middle Park (6f, soft) and Dewhurst (7f, soft), becoming Champion Two-Year-Old; had a racecourse gallop here last month; stayed on well in the Dewhurst which provides optimism he'll see out 1m; a tongue-tie goes on; could have a big say, even though William Buick rides stablemate Ruling Court.

7/1

Form: 31- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third on debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last September and won Newcastle maiden (1m, AW) in October; this unexposed half-brother to Australian Group 1 winner Just Fine is a likeable prospect who can be expected to progress, but he's bottom of this pack on ratings and by some margin.
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2nd

13

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Tornado Alert

9st 2lb

J: James McDonald

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October on second start and fourth on reappearance in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good), albeit no match for the front three; creditable sixth of 18 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good) 12 days ago; he'll appreciate the drop back in grade and is not discounted.

9/1

18

(11)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

15:30 Epsom

Tornado Alert

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Dam's winners include Just Fine, who won an Australian Group 1 at 1m4f; a low-profile 2yo career ended with a 1m AW maiden win but he led for a long way in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket and did well to head the pack behind the first three; he was said to be only 80% ready, so improvement can be expected but it's unlikely to be enough for him to take a hand today.

33/1

4th

9

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Tornado Alert

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Third on debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last September and won Newcastle maiden (1m, AW) in October; this unexposed half-brother to Australian Group 1 winner Just Fine is a likeable prospect who can be expected to progress, but he's bottom of this pack on ratings and by some margin.

50/1

Form: 3213-2 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Group 3 Acomb at York (7f, good to firm) last August then won the Group 2 Royal Lodge over this C&D (soft); no match for the front two in Group 1 Futurity (1m, soft) in October, nor for Field Of Gold in Group 3 Craven over this C&D (good) on reappearance; that latest run may have got some of the freshness out of him but he may again find a few too good.
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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

Form: 211- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won Leopardstown maiden (1m, good to yielding) last July on second run and followed up in Group 2 Juvenile Stakes there (1m, good) in September, both times beating Delacroix who subsequently went close in the Group 1 Futurity; further improvement is needed but trainer reports "he's done very well from two to three"; has had a racecourse gallop; not ruled out.
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4th

4

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 110y

15:55 Curragh

Green Impact

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beat the top-class Delacroix in a Leopardstown Group 2 as a 2yo (1m, good); sixth in the 2,000 Guineas before making all in a Leopardstown Listed race in June (1m1f, good); respectable efforts in the Irish Derby here (1m4f, good) and in a York Group 2 (10.5f, good); shaped as though he would improve over his return in a Group 3 here last time when fading into fourth (1m2f, soft); a good bit to find with the top ones here all the same.

25/1

4th

4

(12)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Green Impact

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beat the top-class Delacroix in Group 2 at Leopardstown at two (1m, good); sixth in 2,000 Guineas before making all in Listed race at Leopardstown last June (1m1f, good); respectable sixth in the Irish Derby (1m4f, good); front-running effort petered out when fourth in York Group 2 event, though was best of the Classic generation; should make a smart middle distance 4yo.

9/2

Form: 131-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Inexperience evident when 2l third of four in the Group 2 Futurity at the Curragh (7f, good) last August on his second start, but more professional when winning the Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good) in September by a neck from Henri Matisse, who went on to win at the Breeders' Cup; shapes as though 1m will suit and he could have more to offer; chance.
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8th

9

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Scorthy Champ

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoyed fine 2yo campaign, notably Group 1 National Stakes win on this weekend on good ground; three runs in first half of this season well below that level however, including beaten 6.25l in Irish 2,000 Guineas and when not looking to stay 1m2f in Prix Eugene Adam at Saint-Cloud in June; returns from a break with plenty to prove, including on soft ground.

9/1

8

(8)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Scorthy Champ

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inexperience evident when 2l third of four in Group 2 Futurity here (7f, good) last August on his second start; more professional when winning Group 1 National Stakes here (7f, good) in September by a neck from Henri Matisse; possibly stretched by this trip when seventh in 2,000 Guineas on return, weakening late on; others preferred.

20/1

8

(8)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Scorthy Champ

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inexperience evident when 2l third of four in Group 2 Futurity here (7f, good) last August on his second start; more professional when winning Group 1 National Stakes here (7f, good) in September by a neck from Henri Matisse; possibly stretched by this trip when seventh in 2,000 Guineas on return, weakening late on; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 201-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Recovered from slow start to keep on for Listed win at Newbury (6f, good) last July on his third and final 2yo run; could improve for reappearance fifth in the Group 3 Greenham (7f, good; again slowly away) and every chance 1m will suit, but others have a lot more substance to their claims.
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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

5/1

Form: 12-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Narrow win on debut in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) last October and mighty run in the Group 1 Dewhurst here (7f, soft) just seven days later, when beaten only a neck by Shadow Of Light having raced apart from the winner; could have a very bright future and, with Ballydoyle's other 2,000 Guineas contenders having fallen by the wayside, he's now the sole contender for a trainer who has won this race ten times; has had a racecourse gallop; respected.
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2nd

2

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Expanded

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

2024 Dewhurst runner-up on soft; highly tried in a three-run campaign last season, which never really took off; seasonal return was much more positive when coming home strongly from off the pace in a Leopardstown Listed contest (1m, yielding to soft) to take the runner-up spot behind a better-fancied stablemate; big player but this better ground is a small concern.

9/4

2nd

3

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Expanded

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

2024 Dewhurst runner-up on soft; ran way below that level in two Guineas attempts on better ground last spring; faded after showing up early at Newmarket, always behind at the Curragh after a slow start; failed to run to expectations when unplaced favourite for a C&D Listed race last September.

10/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 1214-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; made it 2-3 with Listed win at Doncaster (7f, good) last September and heavy ground may not have been ideal in the Group 3 Horris Hill next time; reappeared with fair fourth to Field Of Gold in the Group 3 Craven over C&D (good) and may improve for that run, but looks vulnerable.
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7th

1

(6)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Benevento

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Useful 2yo (Listed winner) and ran some fair races in the face of stiff tasks as a 3yo; gelded during his 217-day absence; makes his handicap/stable debut and still brings relatively low mileage.

3/1

4th

6

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

17:30 Chester

Benevento

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Listed win at two; showed he's trained on when fourth to Field Of Gold in the Craven at Newmarket (1m, good) on reappearance; understandable he couldn't get involved in the 2,000 Guineas next time but a subsequent no-show in the Jersey at Royal Ascot is harder to forgive.

10/1

14th

1

(10)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Benevento

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Raphael E Freire

Fine fourth to Field Of Gold in the Craven at Newmarket (1m, good) but came up well short in the 2,000 Guineas (66-1); back down in grade today but could still be vulnerable and David Egan prefers California Dreamer.

16/1

Form: 12340-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Trainer won this in 2016 with this colt's sire Galileo Gold; third to Scorthy Champ in National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good) last September then not seen to best effect in the Dewhurst (on soft ground) and at the Breeders' Cup (wide trip); however, improvement needed to pose a threat.
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8th

10

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Seagulls Eleven

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo who has done well since being gelded, finishing second in a Listed race at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) then beating his three rivals to win the Group 3 Thoroughbred Stakes at Goodwood (1m, soft); supplemented for this race at a cost of £40,000 but could be vulnerable in this grade.

25/1

1st

5

(2)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Seagulls Eleven

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Much his best effort of this season when chasing home Opera Ballo (King of Cities 1.5l back in third) in a 1m Newmarket Listed race (good to firm) 22 days ago; debut second last year came on soft, as did his respectable fourth of five in the Dewhurst.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £17.50
Straight Forecast £12.95
Tricast £50.72
Trifecta £59.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Field Of Gold

Telegraph:

Ruling Court

TOPSPEED:

Wimbledon Hawkeye

The Star:

Scorthy Champ

The Times:

Shadow Of Light

D Express:

Green Impact

The Guardian:

Ruling Court

The Sun:

Ruling Court

RP RATINGS:

Field Of Gold

POSTDATA:

Field Of Gold

NEWMARKET:

Field Of Gold

Daily Mirror:

Field Of Gold

Daily Mail:

Wimbledon Hawkeye

Daily Record:

Scorthy Champ