June 17 / 15.05 Ascot

15.05

Good

Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £99242.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 20 runners
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Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Oisin Murphy is 4-13 when combining with the Coles and that includes this colt's impressive debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm), where he had the pace to be handy before skipping clear when it mattered; two weeks is a quick turnaround but he has lots of upside and is dangerous to dismiss; the stable knows what's required, having captured this race three times during the 1990s.
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1

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

American Gulf

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Oliver Cole

Five runs as a 2yo, winning on debut (6f, good to firm) and ending his campaign with near misses at Windsor and Salisbury (6f, good to soft and good); gelded since last seen; withdrawn having played up in the stalls at Ascot last month; not fully exposed but this mark is no gift.

10/1

7

(14)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

American Gulf

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Oliver Cole

Five runs as a 2yo, winning on debut (6f, good to firm) and ending his campaign with near misses at Windsor and Salisbury (6f, good to soft and good); gelded during his 338-day absence; career best required.

10/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has travelled strongly in both his races at the Curragh (6f, good), winning with a swagger on debut and then holding his own in the Marble Hill when hot on the heels of Power Blue as both conceded late on to the now sidelined Albert Einstein (who had been favourite for this); trainer has since reported that he endured a hold-up prior to that Group 3, so improvement seems likely; shortlisted without hesitation.
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6th

2

(20)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Andab

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has some flashes of classy form at two and three, though not in his last two races (both Group 3s) when tried in a visor and blinkers; those efforts temper enthusiasm in this first handicap on 13th career start; draw no help, either.

12/1

5th

1

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Andab

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ended his 2yo campaign with AW Listed win and has proved consistent this term, most recently best of the near-side runners in the Jersey at Royal Ascot; holds solid claims in another change of headgear, albeit is comfortably held by Talk Of New York on Heron Stakes running.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Andab

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent gelding whose third to the high-class Talk Of New York in Sandown Listed race (1m, good) last time was just the latest in a string of creditable efforts; should be fine back at 7f but he's beginning to look exposed and the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) needs to give him a lift.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
260,000euros yearling; debut winners from this yard usually turn out smart and he won at York (5f, good to firm) where he was niggled at from some way out but came home with purpose; those he beat might be destined for nurseries but he's a promising colt who should stay 6f and some more.
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1

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Ballistic Missile

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Winning 5f debut; had wind surgery after abortive Royal Ascot run and only just failed to make a successful handicap debut at Newmarket (7f; form worked out) in August; challenge petered out on a quickish return at York (7f) but he still has something to offer at this level now back at 6f.

7/2

3

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Ballistic Missile

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Made a winning debut in spite of the 5f trip here in May; down the field in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, after which he underwent wind surgery; well backed on his recent nursery debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) where he couldn't quite peg back a rival who enjoyed the run of the race; raised 2lb but it's unlikely we have seen the best of him just yet; stable won this race last year.

10/1

2nd

1

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Newmarket (July)

Ballistic Missile

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

260,000euros yearling; won at York (5f, good to firm) where he was niggled at from some way out but came home with purpose; well behind in the Coventry (6f) but has since had wind surgery and retains potential (has a Group 2 entry amongst other high-profile engagements); potentially well in off 85; dam won at 1m.

11/4

Form: 1

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beat two fellow outsiders when the 25-1 winner of a 5f AW maiden at Wolverhampton and the third was comfortably held last week at Lingfield; unlikely to be good enough, even if he does cope with the 6f and different surface.
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3rd

1

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Bone Marra

9st 10lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Record on the AW reads 11212; all three wins have come on Tapeta, but he was second of ten here (6f) in April; up 1lb, but still hard to imagine him not being involved.

7/4

2nd

3

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bone Marra

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Currently 3-3 on Tapeta, 0-5 on turf and Polytrack combined; can't be any complaints about a 2lb rise for his Southwell win four weeks ago and he won't mind coming back up from 6f; holds leading claims.

6/4

Form: 01 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Typical of a 2yo from this yard to leave its debut form behind when he streaked clear on good ground at Brighton (6f); his RPR wasn't too shoddy and his yard delivered a surprise winner of this 12 months ago with a twice-raced maiden; unwise to put a line through him.
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18th

6

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Bourbon Blues

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Brian Meehan

Placed in handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) and York's Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to soft) before winning a 3yo handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 16 days ago; Ryan Moore rode last time and remains on board today; progressive and he's one to consider under a 4lb penalty.

11/1

1st

1

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Bourbon Blues

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Brian Meehan

Record is only 1-15 but he has plenty of useful form, latterly running well in 1m2f handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) and the York Ebor festival (good to soft); could once more be in the mix.

13/2

3rd

9

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bourbon Blues

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

Group placed as 2yo and he's run well in top 3yo only handicaps over 1m2f this summer, finishing second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; probably acts on good to soft) off this mark last time; respected with Oisin Murphy taking the reins for the first time.

16/1

40/1

Form: 1

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
The form of his narrow Leicester win (5f, good; 14-1) doesn't look anywhere near good enough, but he did defy market weakness and his trainer won this in 2020 with a 150-1 chance who was only fifth on his debut; the potential is there to raise his game.
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4th

11

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Coppull

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Seems best on good ground or firmer and had his conditions when a fine fourth in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket and when beating Prince Of India and seven others in the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes at Newbury; presumably failed to handle much softer going when well beaten by Almeraq at Haydock six weeks ago; commands respect if the rain stays away.

9/1

7th

9

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Coppull

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Fine fourth against older horses in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and won the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, which was a third Group-race win; 3yos have enjoyed plenty of success in this race and this progressive colt could be in the mix provided he handles conditions (unraced on ground slower than good).

13/2

1st

6

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Coppull

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Has raced only at sprint distances; ran well in the face of a stiff task when fourth of 11 in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 28-1) last month; that makes him one of the leading contenders on form but he does need to prove his stamina for today's longer trip.

7/2

Form: 02

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Winners have emerged from the Newbury maiden he contested on debut and he was sharper all round when pushing Tadej to a neck at York (6f, good; pair clear); he's not without hope of reversing places with the winner but there are many others to worry about.
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6th

4

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Do Or Do Not

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Unraced on softer than good; placed in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, July Stakes at Newmarket, Vintage at Goodwood and Gimcrack at York; all those races are Group 2, so he's easily top in this on ratings but the York race last time produced a lesser display in first-time cheekpieces; they are now dispensed with and he's returned to 7f which he tried at Goodwood; Group 1 Dewhurst entry; should be on the premises.

11/2

2

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Do Or Do Not

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Useful maiden who is threatening to win a major 2yo prize having been placed in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, July Stakes at Newmarket and Vintage at Goodwood; top on ratings, so this seems his golden opportunity provided first-time headgear works well; related to a recent Gimcrack winner.

13/8

3

(7)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Do Or Do Not

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Arguably the best maiden in training having finished runner-up in the Coventry and the July Stakes; didn't make life easy for himself in the latter at Newmarket by coming under pressure so far out but he finished well and this step up to 7f looks an obvious move.

8/1

20/1

Form: 21

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Looked raw when no match for Andab on Curragh debut (6f, good) and then overcame a wide draw over slightly further at Listowel (good to yielding), mowing down the favourite who had shaped well in a good race the time before; trainer is seeking a third Royal Ascot victory; each-way claims.
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9th

7

(13)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Gavoo

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

One of his two wins as a juvenile last year came over 6f at this venue; bits and pieces of form this season and now 12lb lower than at the start of the season; needs to defy the worst of the draw but has been given a chance.

8/1

7th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Gavoo

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has run some good races in handicaps this term, notably his fifth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh, but nonetheless hasn't lived up to market expectations on several occasions; discarding the headgear backfired when he was never travelling over 6f at the Curragh last time; now blinkered and steps up in trip.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Gavoo

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

A little bit hard to figure him out but, to be charitable, probably still learning his trade; unlucky fourth to Chicago Pope early in the season; staying-on fifth of 20 in the Scurry here was a good effort; ridden 2f out and just stuck on one-paced when third at Naas latest; visored last twice, now goes unaided.

8/1

5/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sired by Royal Ascot winner Starspangledbanner and is a half-brother to top-class 2yo sprinter Vandeek; cost 450,000gns as a foal; produced all his best work late on at Navan (6f, good) when flooring a once-raced odds-on stablemate who is bound for Wednesday's Queen Mary; this colt could have come on in leaps and bounds for that first run, in keeping with so many from this yard; there's been money for him in the last week and many a once-raced colt has won this; Ryan Moore rides.
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8th

6

(11)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Ascot

Gstaad

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Campaigned mainly on good/firmer; normally a very solid performer; beaten favourite in the Moulin last time but that's the only time he has finished out of the first two; winner of the Irish 2,000 Guineas and would have landed three other major 1m races this term but for the presence of his esteemed nemesis Bow Echo; sticks to this distance instead of going for the Champion Stakes, which was the plan until a late switch-around with stablemate Constitution River; major contender, assuming he's back in top form.

5/2

2nd

10

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Gstaad

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Rock-solid performer whose success in the Irish 2,000 Guineas is flanked by good efforts behind Bow Echo at Newmarket (beaten almost 3l, pair well clear) and Royal Ascot (nearly collared him); admittedly the bare result last time may not be fully reliable, given the way the race panned out and the stiff 1m; however, this smart colt is certainly reliable, having never finished out of the first two, and is again an important player in another rematch with his nemesis.

100/30

2nd

2

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Gstaad

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Very solid performer who continues to improve steadily and has never finished out of the first two; readily landed the Coventry at this meeting 12 months ago and has performed well at Group/Grade 1 level since, most recently registering a 3l success in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh, taking record over 1m to 2-3; clear best of the remainder behind Bow Echo at Newmarket earlier in May and should give the rematch his best shot.

5/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Hamilton is no obvious starting point for a Coventry winner but he justified plenty of market confidence there (6f, good to firm; 13-8) with a striking 5l defeat of a subsequent Carlisle winner; there's no knocking a winning start with that level of authority and his trainer has had Royal Ascot winners in the past (including a Queen Mary); could outrun his odds.
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2nd

10

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:21 Kempton (AW)

Kolkata Knight

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

2yo campaign bookended with wins and went close on reappearance this time around (sole AW start); quiet since and the fitting of a tongue-tie and returning to 6f haven't helped of late.

20/1

5th

4

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Kolkata Knight

9st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Went close on seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in March but largely disappointing over that trip since; too well handicapped to rule out on this return to 6f but others have more pressing claims.

20/1

15th

13

(18)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Kolkata Knight

8st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Won at both sprint trips as a 2yo but he hasn't been at the forefront of calculations in three turf handicaps this year and has ground to make up on Quantum Power on their recent Newmarket run; looks to have his share of weight and fitting a tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

33/1

Form: 11 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
An unbeaten son of Wootton Bassett with course experience, having given weight and a beating to subsequent winners over 5f here (good to firm) last time; his powerful yard's chosen one for this, but the nagging concern is that his final furlong of that last race wasn't his best and he's up to 6f this time.
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7th

1

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Military Code

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Campaigned mostly over 5f; surged back to form with a hood fitted when he tried 7f under Toby Moore on handicap debut at Newmarket (good to firm; 25-1) five weeks ago, albeit losing three places late on; may bide his time a bit longer on this occasion.

8/1

4th

2

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Military Code

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Campaigned mostly over 5f; proved useful (twice Listed placed) last term; well below par in two runs this season but gives the impression he has possibly lost some of his speed; may prove resurgent upped in distance with hood fitted on handicap debut.

10/1

13th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Military Code

8st 10lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Capped a productive 2yo campaign with a close second to Revival Power in Listed event over C&D (good to firm), but he was well beaten on his reappearance and he's a long way down the pecking order on ratings.

12/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Cost 270,000gns as a yearling; bred to go further but he didn't look short of speed when waving goodbye to the opposition at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and the runner-up, who cost some 500,000gns as a yearling, didn't appear to be unfancied; the time wasn't mind-blowing but he looks hugely exciting, especially as connections expected him to come on plenty for that initial experience; James Doyle prefers him to Underwriter who runs in the same colours.
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6th

2

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Postmodern

9st 11lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Lightly raced 3yo; didn't run badly in a C&D handicap (good; hooded first time) last month; slower ground and stall 13 are obvious concerns this time; change of headgear.

8/1

3rd

1

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:48 Chester

Postmodern

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Impressive on debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last May and tapped back into that promise when short-headed in a handicap at Meydan (6f, good) in March (gelded after); raced too freely and weakened from prominence in top 3yo handicap at York (6f, good) on British return six weeks ago; hopefully the addition of a hood helps him to settle better this time.

7/1

14th

3

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Postmodern

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Impressive on debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last May and tapped back into that promise when short-headed in a handicap at Meydan (6f, good) in March; gelded since and remains lightly raced; his stable is in excellent form and he's one to be interested in back in Britain following a break.

8/1

Form: 132

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
All three runs at the Curragh, on soft and good; impressed on debut, then ran third in a 5f Listed race and latterly saw out the 6f well to finish within a length of Albert Einstein in the Marble Hill (Andab third); that Group 3 is traditionally a strong Irish pointer and the winner would probably have been favourite for this had he not been sidelined through injury; a case can be made for this colt being overpriced.
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6th

14

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Power Blue

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last year; standout effort this season when winning 7f Group 2 Minstrel Stakes there (good to firm) in July; might have been unsuited by heavy ground when behind Soul Love back at 6f last time; not ruled out entirely but he would need a personal best.

40/1

3rd

1

(8)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Power Blue

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes last year; took on the best of the 1m 3yo colts in two Guineas races and the St James's Palace before dropping back in trip to beat Big Gossey in the 7f Group 2 Minstrel Stakes here; failed to feature in a 7f York Group 1, and has to rebound from that; may retain the speed to win a race of this standard.

9/4

50/1

Form: 133

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beat a subsequent selling-race winner on debut at Ripon (5f, good); improved form in defeat, rallying for third in valuable conditions races at Beverley (5f, good) and Epsom (6f, good to soft); he won't fail through a lack of effort but perhaps lacks the star potential of many in here.
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9th

13

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Raakeb

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten five times since his debut win but has performed creditably when highly tried and being carried left by an errant rival did him no favours in the Super Sprint (had top weight); returning to 6f is a major positive and his stable has a great record in this race.

11/2

6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:30 Newbury

Raakeb

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

0-4 since debut win (5f, good) but form is on an upward curve, and he ran well facing a stiff task when fifth of seven in Group 2 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last week; will need another personal best under top weight.

14/1

4

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Raakeb

9st 3lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Creditable seventh in the Coventry at Royal Ascot but is now 0-3 since debut win and looking a touch exposed, at least over sprint trips; it remains to be seen whether this longer distance helps.

25/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
380,000gns yearling; one of the joint favourites (4-1) when ridden by Jim Crowley to win a 6f maiden on good ground at Leicester where he knew his job and won ridden out (third and fifth won last weekend); while there's no denying that others have achieved more, he's yet another runner open to significant improvement after one run; trainer is no stranger to success at this meeting with 2yos.
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15th

9

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Rock On Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Runner-up in last season's Group 2 Gimcrack at York but that form hasn't worked out at all; has come up well short in Group 2, Group 1 and Listed company in three runs this year; had a wind op since latest start but still not an obvious one to enhance his trainer's fine record in this race.

33/1

8th

6

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Rock On Thunder

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Chased home Lifeplan in the Gimcrack last August; well beaten in Group 2/Group 1 events so far this year; this drop in class could revive his fortunes but he is up against some progressive sorts.

10/1

15th

11

(22)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Rock On Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Second in the Gimcrack at York (6f, good to firm) last August but well beaten in the Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, good to soft) next time and same story in the Sandy Lane at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last month; cheekpieces and the return to fast ground could help but others have less to prove.

50/1

33/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten at Chepstow on debut but looked far more with it at Lingfield (6f, good) when dominating from the front down the 'golden highway' up the stands' rail; would probably have beaten inferior opposition no matter how he was ridden, but that didn't smack of Royal Ascot-winning material; improvement is possible but it's certainly necessary.
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6th

2

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Shaatir

9st 13lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Archie Watson

6f novice win as a 2yo; better form when fourth in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March but less good twice since; 7f and heavy ground are valid excuses for the last two runs and he is not yet fully exposed.

20/1

4th

4

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newmarket

Shaatir

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Good fourth in Chantilly Listed contest (6.5f, AW) last month, despite having been absent since midfield effort in the 2025 Coventry; chance of landing this useful race partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear; steps up a tad further in trip.

14/1

16

(12)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Shaatir

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Beaten at Chepstow on debut but looked far more with it at Lingfield (6f, good) when dominating from the front down the 'golden highway' up the stands' rail; would probably have beaten inferior opposition no matter how he was ridden, but that didn't smack of Royal Ascot-winning material; improvement is possible but it's certainly necessary.

33/1

Form: 122

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
All runs at 5f; won at Leicester, then second under a penalty here (again on good to firm) before another creditable show in a French Listed race (good to soft); doesn't have the profile of a typical Coventry winner and place money would be a result; sold for £390,000 on Monday.
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21th

2

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Super Soldier

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Best 2yo form when close second in a Group 2 at Chantilly (6f, soft) last summer; lightly raced and inconclusive form this year but he'll need more than his two handicap defeats, the latest in the Portland at Doncaster last week.

40/1

11th

12

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Super Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Classy as 2yo; yet to shine in 2026 but he has faced a couple of stiff tasks, including the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot when last seen 12 weeks ago; gelded since; not a solid option.

40/1

21th

14

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Super Soldier

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Eight runs last season, the highlight his 6f Group 2 near-miss at Chantilly in July; however, he was inconsistent and hasn't shown anything like enough on his two runs this term to suggest he'll make an impact today.

100/1

66/1

Form: 451 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Likeable efforts here and at York before getting off the mark at the latter venue 17 days ago (6f, good) when pretty much all out to repel Do Or Do Not; coming along nicely but he's in a lot deeper here and may lack the required class, no matter what difference the new cheekpieces make.
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2nd

4

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 2

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tadej

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Went close in French Group 2 in July and picked up Deauville Group 3 (also 6f, first-time blinkers) the following month; gelded prior to his reappearance and did enough to show he'd trained on when third of four, beaten 3l, on AW debut at Kempton (1m) in February; wore cheekpieces that day and now drops back to sprinting in returning blinkers; firmly in the picture.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Tadej

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Well placed by connections to land French Group 3 in August, which earned him a triple-figure BHA rating; gelded after managing sixth in valuable sales race at Doncaster's St Leger meeting; yet to go beyond 6.5f but this is unlikely to be a true test and his dam ran over 1m/1m2f; AW debut; cheekpieces return to replace blinkers; trainer took this in 2023 with one who had won in France.

5/1

1

(22)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Tadej

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Below-par favourite in the York sales race won by Song Of The Clyde but steadily progressive otherwise and bagged Group 3 honours at Deauville (6f, good) earlier in August; major player provided he rebounds.

9/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
£200,000 breeze-up buy; went off 11-10 at Ayr (6f, good to firm) so did what was expected of him in making a successful debut and he didn't need much persuasion to come home 2l to the good; the opposition wasn't overly challenging but the stable won this with a once-raced colt three years ago and also saddled last year's runner-up in these colours, who had also made a winning debut at Ayr; has to be of interest.
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9th

9

(15)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Underwriter

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Keady

3yo who has been in and out but has shown two glimpses of serious promise for his new yard this season, posting an encouraging fourth at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in July and returning to form with close sixth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last Wednesday, when he would have posed more of a threat with a clear passage; on the shortlist.

11/1

6th

3

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

13:56 Yarmouth

Underwriter

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Both wins came in 6f maiden/novice events at Ayr last year for Archie Watson; caught the eye when fourth at Ascot (5f, good to firm) on his second start for this yard but he's struggled in two starts since; now drops in grade with cheekpieces on for the first time; return to 6f may suit.

10/1

11th

12

(13)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Underwriter

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Michael Keady

His second run for this yard saw him shape nicely in a C&D handicap in July; failed to back it up at York 17 days ago; has a point to prove now.

25/1

Form: 1

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt and the first foal of an unraced sister to Group 1 winners Forever Together (Oaks) and Together Forever (Fillies' Mile and dam of City Of Troy); bred to get further than 6f but it was over 5f that he powered clear for a successful debut at Navan (stiff track; good; 18-1) and that was all the more impressive given that he was a market drifter; one of two runners from a stable that's won this ten times; commands the utmost respect despite Ryan Moore's apparent preference for Gstaad.
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11

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

15:55 Leopardstown

Warsaw

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Made a winning debut over 5f at Navan last June; not seen again after a mid-division finish in the Coventry; tongue-tie fitted; beat watched.

12/1

21

(6)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Warsaw

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Wootton Bassett colt and the first foal of an unraced sister to Group 1 winners Forever Together (Oaks) and Together Forever (Fillies' Mile and dam of City Of Troy); bred to get further than 6f but it was over 5f that he powered clear for a successful debut at Navan (stiff track; good; 18-1) and that was all the more impressive given that he was a market drifter; one of two runners from a stable that's won this ten times; commands the utmost respect despite Ryan Moore's apparent preference for Gstaad.

9/1

1st

8

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Navan

Warsaw

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Wootton Bassett colt is first foal of an unraced sister to Group 1 winners Forever Together (Oaks) and Together Forever (Fillies' Mile and dam of City Of Troy), half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Lord Shanakill; superbly-bred newcomer although bred to want further; market best guide.

7/1

Non-runners

Tricky Tel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £235.20
Straight Forecast £328.56
Tricast £15479.12
Trifecta £7016.20

Selections

LAMBOURN:

American Gulf

The Times:

Gstaad

Daily Mail:

Warsaw

NEWMARKET:

Postmodern

RP RATINGS:

Power Blue

SPOTLIGHT:

Andab

POSTDATA:

Military Code

Daily Mirror:

Warsaw

Telegraph:

American Gulf

The Guardian:

American Gulf

D Express:

American Gulf

The Star:

Postmodern

The Sun:

Gstaad

Daily Record:

Gstaad

TOPSPEED:

Power Blue