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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2nd

2

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Salisbury

American Gulf

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oliver Cole

Impressive on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and tapped back into that promise when beaten just a nose in a nursery at Windsor (6f, good to soft) last time; respected now he's back on song.

3/1

1

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:30 Windsor

American Gulf

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oliver Cole

Wasn't quite up to Coventry level and subsequently seemed unsuited by rain-softened ground at Glorious Goodwood; interesting in this lower grade returned to Windsor, having scored comfortably over C&D on debut.

7/2

1

(9)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

American Gulf

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oliver Cole

Impressive debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) where he had the pace to be handy before skipping clear when it mattered; it was only 15 days later when he performed below market expectations in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (12-1) and this Group 1 entrant is dangerously unexposed on this handicap debut; should have no trouble staying 7f.

6/1

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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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

3rd

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Andab

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Listed winner at Dundalk (7f, AW) last October and running well in defeat this year, particularly at the Curragh (1m, good; Listed) this month when 2l runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (retained); with a clear run he'd have finished closer last time and holds each-way claims under a 3lb penalty.

9/1

2nd

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Andab

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent in stakes company on turf last season and signed off with a Listed win at Dundalk (7f) in October; beaten a head on seasonal return in Al Rayyan Mile at Doha (gd-fm); respectable third in Listed race at Newcastle latest; cheekpieces go on; in the mix.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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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

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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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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

1st

3

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bone Marra

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Dual scorer (5f/7f) at Wolverhampton as 2yo; advanced his form when runner-up in 6f Lingfield handicap on return but never able to challenge in 7f Goodwood handicap since; no surprise to see him bounce back returned to AW.

8/1

14th

16

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Bone Marra

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Ran well at Lingfield on seasonal debut, taking AW record to 112; however, far from certain to back up that effort, with his turf form much less convincing.

14/1

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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12th

16

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Bourbon Blues

8st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Brian Meehan

3yo who is capable of useful form, most recently a rallying sixth in Royal Ascot handicap (1m2f); however, he still hasn't added to his early 2yo success and isn't crying out for this drop back in trip.

20/1

6th

1

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Bourbon Blues

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Reappeared with creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket; short of room at a crucial stage in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; 16-1) and basically given an easy time from over 1f out, so he's a good deal better than last of ten in that hot contest suggests; however, after 11 races, he is more exposed than most of today's rivals.

33/1

10th

1

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Bourbon Blues

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Brian Meehan

Basically progressive as 2yo, ending with best form over 1m2f/1m1f, and he reappeared with a creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket one month ago; after ten races, though, he may well be more exposed than a lot of today's rivals.

20/1

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

8

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Coppull

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Very useful 3yo but finished only eighth, albeit best of the near-side runners, in the Commonwealth Cup for 3yos at Royal Ascot when bidding to follow up his trial success over the same C&D; bare form of the latest effort gives him work to do with Venetian Sun and Division; furthermore, it took his Group 1 record to 0-3.

33/1

8th

5

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Coppull

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Third in the Coventry here (6f, good to firm) last June before 2l win in the Group 2 Richmond at Goodwood (6f, good), and campaign concluded with close third in the Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); reappeared with Group 3 win in the Trial over C&D (good to firm) and he's respected.

12/1

Form: 02

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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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

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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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5th

17

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Gavoo

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Two wins last season, a Listowel maiden and a 6f Dundalk event; beaten by the odds-on Oro Blanco in a two-horse race last time; previously unplaced favourite in a 7f handicap here.

16/1

2nd

3

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Gavoo

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Two wins last season, including a 6f Dundalk event in which today's rival Amiata was the unplaced favourite; kept on for fourth place in a C&D handicap on seasonal debut; back to 6f here after a nondescript run when favourite for a 7f handicap at the Curragh.

3/1

9th

2

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Gavoo

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Two wins last season were over 6f; well beaten at Galway on his only attempt at 7f; kept on for fourth place over 6f at Naas on seasonal debut (Nakamura, seventh); worth another shot at the extra furlong on that evidence.

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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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

1st

5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Gstaad

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Beat stablemate True Love on debut before landing the Coventry Stakes; second in three consecutive Group 1 races, including the National Stakes and the Dewhurst; ended the campaign by overcoming a wide trip in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm); has evidently trained on and can go one better than in the 2,000 Guineas by upholding form with Distant Storm.

4/9

2nd

6

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Gstaad

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Proved rock-solid as a 2yo, readily winning the Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f) then posting form figures of 2221 at Group/Grade 1 level, including in the Dewhurst at Newmarket (7f) when doing well considering he was free to post and in the race; ended the campaign by overcoming a wide trip in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm; won with something to spare); supplemented (effectively re-added) into this at a cost of £30,000 having been removed in late March due to a clerical error; leading contender in his bid to end a 2,000 Guineas drought for Aidan O'Brien, who has landed this Classic a record ten times but not since 2019.

3/1

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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4th

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Kolkata Knight

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Two 2yo wins (good to firm/good to soft) including 5f nursery at Haydock on final juvenile start, and reappeared with near-miss at Wolverhampton (5f, AW); excuses on both starts since, drawn wide at Chester then helping set the race up for the closers at Sandown; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Kolkata Knight

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Landed Hamilton maiden (6f, good to firm) on debut but better form after wind surgery when bagging Haydock handicap (5f, good to soft) in September; subsequently gelded and ran well for second (5f, AW; winner on the middle leg of a hat-trick) on his reappearance, while latest start from a wide stall at Chester can be written off; needs considering.

9/2

11th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Kolkata Knight

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Won twice as a 2yo, notably a 5f nursery (good to soft) at Haydock in September; gelded afterwards; made a promising seasonal return at Wolverhampton in March, narrowly failing to reel in one who has since boosted the form; appeals as being ahead of his mark, despite a 2lb rise for Wolverhampton, but stall 12 isn't ideal.

10/1

Form: 11 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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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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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

7th

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:42 Sandown

Military Code

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Unraced on ground softer than good; closely matched with stablemate Words Of Truth on adjusted ratings; form last year featured two wins early doors and two good efforts in Listed grade, namely head second over C&D and at the York Ebor festival; major contender on reappearance.

5/2

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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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

12

(19)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Postmodern

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

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.

5/1

Form: 132

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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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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1st

7

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Power Blue

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won a Group 1 over 6f here on his final juvenile start (good); runner-up behind subsequent Royal Ascot and Group 1 winner on his reappearance in a Group 3 over 7f at Leopardstown in April (good to yielding); probably not up to the top level as shown in three Group 1 runs over 1m since, but his latest two were meritable; big danger dropping in class and trip; top rated of the field too; stable a little cold currently though.

100/30

4th

4

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Power Blue

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Gained his 2yo Group 1 success over 6f then ran respectably over 7f on reappearance; midfield in the 2,000 Guineas and fourth in the Irish equivalent since upped to 1m, both times finishing behind some of today's rivals and leaving the impression he ideally needs a return to shorter; likely to be outstayed and outclassed.

100/1

4th

8

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Power Blue

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Productive juvenile campaign over sprint distances culminated in Group 1 win here from True Love in the 6f Phoenix Stakes (good); respectable second to Thesecretadversary (received 3lb), in 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown on reappearance; by no means a bad effort in the 2,000 Guineas on his first attempt at this trip, but probably more of a sprinting type.

28/1

50/1

Form: 133

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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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

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

6th

6

(5)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Rock On Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Raced at 6f; smart 2yo, notably second in the Gimcrack at York; below par tackling going softer than good for the first when sixth in the Mill Reef at Newbury on final start, which is a bit of a concern should the ground here remain on the soft side; on a positive note, his yard has won this twice since 2019, including with Inisherin in these silks two years ago.

10/1

4

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Rock On Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Campaigned exclusively over 6f on good/firmer; has shown very notable form the last twice, beating all bar the smart favourite in C&D Listed event then clear second in the Gimcrack at York; leading form claims.

3/1

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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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

5

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield

Shaatir

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

130,000euros foal and 210,000gns yearling; showed plenty when third of eight on debut at Chepstow (6f, good; 3-1) 13 days ago; ought to have benefited from that experience and holds strong claims.

11/4

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

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

10th

2

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Super Soldier

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

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 finished down the field on his reappearance at Doncaster in March (Listed); others appeal more.

33/1

11th

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Super Soldier

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Winless after debut (5f, good to firm) last spring but he did finish second in Listed race (5f, good to soft) and Group 2 (6f, soft) in France; however, this looks a stern assignment for his reappearance and it's over 20 years since a 3yo won this race.

20/1

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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11th

10

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Underwriter

9st 4lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Won twice at Ayr (6f) in novice/maiden company last term either side of a heavy defeat in the Coventry Stakes; well beaten in two handicaps this year and sold out of Archie Watson's stable for 4,600gns last week; plenty to prove and stable has more obvious claims with Emperor Spirit.

66/1

20th

7

(14)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Underwriter

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Archie Watson

Won maiden/novice races at Ayr (6f, good to firm/good) last year, either side of finishing down the field at Royal Ascot; however, soundly beaten on last three starts, most recently on handicap/seasonal debut at Sandown.

33/1

8th

1

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Underwriter

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Archie Watson

Won maiden/novice races at Ayr (6f, good to firm/good) last season on two of his first three starts; came up short in Group/sales races otherwise but reappears having been gelded and he could prove well suited by this first crack at 5f; interesting on handicap debut, especially if backed.

10/1

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