May 15 / 15.45 York

15.45

Good To Firm

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £108996.62
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.30
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 1-

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-backed favourite when defying his inexperience to power clear on debut at Sandown (1m, good) last August; absent since, having reportedly "had an issue", and this is a vastly tougher test of his credentials, but he's an exciting prospect and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
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4

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Pride Of Arras

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

York has brought out the best in him, as evidenced by last season's Group 2 wins in the Dante (C&D, good to firm) and Great Voltigeur (1m4f, good to firm) and last month's second behind Item in the Group 2 York Stakes over C&D (good to firm); he may have been inconvenienced by making the running last time but has something to find back in a Group 1.

40/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:35 York

Pride Of Arras

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has an unblemished record at York, winning the Dante (1m2f) and Great Voltigeur (1m4f) last season; had a delayed start to 2026 due to a bruised foot and almost certainly needed the run when last of eight in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud three weeks ago; interesting with that outing behind him and back on the Knavesmire.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 1-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
460,000gns yearling who won readily at 8-11 on debut in December (7f, AW); returned with close third of five in the Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good), where he was outpaced on the bend, and looks a type who will improve with experience; one of three for the Gosden yard; not ruled out.
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4th

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

Damysus

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won the Group 3 Earl Of Sefton at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on reappearance and mid-division in Group 1s on next two runs; third of five to subsequent International winner Item here (10.2f, good to firm) last time and has leading claims back down in trip/grade; cheekpieces go on; has won on good to soft.

11/4

3rd

2

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:35 York

Damysus

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Second to Pride Of Arras in last year's Dante over C&D; looked set for a stellar 2026 when trouncing five rivals in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on reappearance, but hasn't repeated the form in 1m Group 1s since; stepping back up in distance looks a sensible move and he's the one to beat judged on that standout Newmarket effort.

3/1

5th

2

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Damysus

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record is 4-8, the most recent success gained comfortably in Newmarket Group 3 on seasonal debut when completing a 1m2f/1m1f hat-trick; disappointing in the Lockinge (1m) since, not looking entirely beaten by the drop back in trip, but he's difficult to write off having been broadly progressive otherwise; rebound is possible.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 213-25

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to The Lion In Winter in Group 3 Acomb here (7f, good to firm) last August then went one better in Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, soft) in September; no match for top-notch milers in the Craven and 2,000 Guineas this spring but has still performed creditably and he's shaped as though this step up in trip will have a positive impact; contender.
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2nd

15

(13)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Wimbledon Hawkeye

9st 5lb

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) in August; well beaten in the Breeders' Cup Turf on final 2025 start but offered enough to think he retains all his ability when fifth of six to Ombudsman in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance 19 days ago; considered.

8/1

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

OUR TIP

Form: 31-6 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Impressive 1m2f AW win on second 2yo run; soundly beaten favourite on return in Listed Blue Riband Trial at Epsom (1m2f, good) and, while he should be capable of better, with this more conventional track and the new cheekpieces possible positives, it's hard to be confident after last time.
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7th

2

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Devils Advocate

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed runner-up at Kempton in April but he was a pacemaker for stablemate Ombudsman in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot last time, when well beaten at 66-1, and that's set to be his role again.

200/1

7th

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Devils Advocate

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

He was the pacemaker for stablemate Ombudsman in the Champion Stakes over C&D last October, when seventh of 11 at 66-1, and that's set to be his role again this afternoon.

100/1

Form: 313-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won Yarmouth maiden (7f, good to firm) last September for the now-retired Sir Michael Stoute; no threat in Group 3 and Listed races at Newmarket the next twice (1m/1m1f, good to soft), most recently on last month's stable and seasonal debut, but on each occasion he made late headway after appearing unsuited by the track, and today's flat course could prompt improvement.
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6

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Nightwalker

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sole win remains his maiden as 2yo, admittedly appearing mostly in Group races since; gelded before penultimate start but also put in his place since in a Listed race and valuable handicap; hooded today, having tried cheekpieces and blinkers in June; this is a new trip but it's hard to have much confidence in him right now.

10/1

4th

1

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:15 Ascot

Nightwalker

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won for Sir Michael Stoute at two; highly tried since that maiden win and was gelded prior to finishing third of four in a small-field Listed race at Windsor two weeks ago (extended 1m3f); on the verge of becoming a tad disappointing, but this is his handicap debut and he tries soft ground for the first time.

10/1

4

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:15 Windsor

Nightwalker

8st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Yarmouth maiden winner (7f, good to firm) for Sir Michael Stoute last September; has been taking on exalted company in his last three starts, including when a far-from-disgraced fifth of 11 in the Dante at York (1m2f, good to firm); gelded since sixth of nine in the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm); no surprise if he goes well; no headgear today.

6/1

Form: 11- C

Last run: 267 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 in Group 3 Acomb Stakes here (7f, good to firm) last August, scoring by nearly 2l from subsequent Royal Lodge winner Wimbledon Hawkeye, with recent 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court in third; pedigree suggests this trip will be right up his street; stable has won this four times but not since 2010, while trainer reports he "will come forward a lot for his run in the Dante", but he's a top-class prospect who has to be respected.
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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

Form: 11-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Thirsk (1m, good) last August and posted another convincing success in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October to make it 2-2; takes on much classier opposition today but his grandam is Oaks winner Eswarah and the ceiling of his ability is yet to be identified.
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2nd

3

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Hills

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nigel Tinkler

Started his career with two wins including a Listed event in October 2024; has had some major struggles since but he's shown signs of a revival for his current yard and was beaten less than 2l at Thirsk (1m, good) last time; rallied well in that race and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.

8/1

5th

6

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Tuscan Hills

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Commenced career with two wins, including Listed; 0-6 and patchy form-wise since but proved resurgent in York handicap (1m; debut for new stable) most recently and is interesting off current mark assuming he builds on that effort.

12/1

5th

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Tuscan Hills

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nigel Tinkler

Respectable seventh in the Dante here in May 2025 and he's one to watch in the betting back down in trip starting out for another new yard (remains in same ownership); however, he's very much struggled since the Dante and arrives with plenty to prove.

25/1

Form: 51-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield maiden (1m2f, AW) last November on second start and showed an excellent attitude to follow up in Listed Blue Riband Trial at Epsom (1m2f, good) last month, prevailing by a head at 40-1; could continue to progress but likely needs another sizeable step forward to land this hot contest.
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5th

5

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:30 Windsor

Sea Scout

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Smart 3yo, winning a 1m2f Listed race in the spring and even better in the autumn when placed at that same level and in Group company over 1m4f (soft); dictated steady fractions on his belated return (after being gelded) in a Group 3 at Haydock (1m2f, good), only to succumb to the seriously progressive Sallaal; fully entitled to step up on that run.

4/1

2nd

5

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Sea Scout

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Showed he can go well fresh when winning 1m2f Listed event at Epsom last spring; mostly creditable efforts in defeat afterwards (subsequently gelded) but will probably need a career best to make a winning return after ten months off.

14/1

3rd

6

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Sea Scout

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won 1m2f Listed event at Epsom in April; put in his place on next four starts (three of them Group races) but close third in Listed contest at Saint-Cloud (1m4f, very soft) on latest outing was career-best form, racing wide of the others early on and making the running for first time since debut, still in a clear lead 1f out; needs to build on that but there's renewed hope.

10/1

Form: 1328-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Salisbury (7f, good) last July; some creditable efforts in defeat in Group/Listed races since, and denied clear run when Listed third at Newcastle (1m, AW) on reappearance; his yard won this in 2012 and 2023, and his dam won the C&D Group 1 Juddmonte International so the step up in trip could suit, but he may lack the star potential of some of these.
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5th

6

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Royal Playwright

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Respectable fourth in this contest last year but showed better form, including success in conditions race and third-place finishes at Listed/Group level, over 1m2f/1m3f later in 2025; doesn't seem to be crying out for this drop back in trip on reappearance.

20/1

10

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Royal Playwright

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Landed a second career win in 1m2f Goodwood conditions race (soft) in October; 0-8 in Listed/Group races prior to that but placed on a few occasions and he should be in the mix here.

6/1

10

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Royal Playwright

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Landed a second career win in 1m2f Goodwood conditions race (soft) in October; 0-8 in Listed/Group races prior to that but placed on a few occasions and he should be in the mix here.

6/1

40/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't race last year having had an injury, and not entered in the Derby; second to subsequent Esher Cup winner on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and easily won three-runner maiden at 2-13 at Doncaster (1m2f, good) 12 days ago; takes huge leap in grade today but this 425,000gns yearling, whose dam won a Group 2, could have lots more to offer; not ruled out each-way.
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6

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Mister Rizz

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won a three-runner maiden at Doncaster in May on second start; well beaten in the Group 2 Dante at York (good to firm) in May, with better form for minor honours at 1m2f (on softer than good) in his two starts since but this race requires a chunk of improvement.

16/1

1

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Mister Rizz

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made debut in April and won at Doncaster (1m2f, good) on second start; returned from break with front-running Listed third at Deauville last month (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on softer) and he could still have more to offer after just four starts; player.

7/4

10th

4

(10)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Mister Rizz

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Didn't race last year having had an injury, and not entered in the Derby; second to subsequent Esher Cup winner on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and easily won three-runner maiden at 2-13 at Doncaster (1m2f, good) 12 days ago; takes huge leap in grade today but this 425,000gns yearling, whose dam won a Group 2, could have lots more to offer; not ruled out each-way.

40/1

Form: 111 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Reportedly doesn't do much at home and isn't entered in the Derby but made debut in February and made it 3-3 (9.6f/1m2f, AW/good) in the Listed Newmarket Stakes 13 days ago; made all by 3l and this 550,000euros yearling could take today's rise in grade in his stride, for his all-conquering trainer who has won the first two English Classics of the season; player.
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11th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Alpine Trail

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Reportedly doesn't do much at home and isn't entered in the Derby but made debut in February and made it 3-3 (9.6f/1m2f, AW/good) in the Listed Newmarket Stakes 13 days ago; made all by 3l and this 550,000euros yearling could take today's rise in grade in his stride, for his all-conquering trainer who has won the first two English Classics of the season; player.

5/1

11th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Alpine Trail

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Reportedly doesn't do much at home and isn't entered in the Derby but made debut in February and made it 3-3 (9.6f/1m2f, AW/good) in the Listed Newmarket Stakes 13 days ago; made all by 3l and this 550,000euros yearling could take today's rise in grade in his stride, for his all-conquering trainer who has won the first two English Classics of the season; player.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Newmarket

Alpine Trail

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

made all, nudged along and increased tempo 3f out, pushed along and edged left over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably

13/8

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Payout
Exacta £239.50
Straight Forecast £267.81
Tricast £2216.85
Trifecta £1844.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

The Lion In Winter

SPOTLIGHT:

Alpine Trail

LAMBOURN:

Mister Rizz

NEWMARKET:

Nightwalker

Daily Mail:

Wimbledon Hawkeye

POSTDATA:

Alpine Trail

D Express:

Alpine Trail

The Star:

Alpine Trail

TOPSPEED:

The Lion In Winter

The Times:

The Lion In Winter

Telegraph:

The Lion In Winter

The Guardian:

The Lion In Winter

Daily Mirror:

The Lion In Winter

Daily Record:

The Lion In Winter