13.55
GoodMarkel Richmond Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings)
- Prize money: £99242.5
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.35
Form: 13
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (6) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
15/2
- Place: £2.85
Form: 422
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (4) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Stablemate of Gstaad; appears versatile as regards ground; tough colt who proved a useful maiden prior to ending last season with a hat-trick when upped to 7f/1m in major 2yo races, including two French Group 1s; creditable fourth when favourite for the Poulains at Longchamp on reappearance; has significant form, may rate higher still over this distance and looks set to have his own way up front (gained his wins making all); one of the main players. |
11/1 |
|
5 (3) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Kept to 6f thus far and has advanced his RPRs with each run; hardly has the profile of a typical Champagne winner after five defeats, but twice runner-up in Group 2s (comfortably held admittedly) and a slow start did for him in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes a month ago; battle hardened and stepping up 7f is unlikely to pose any problems, so by no means discounted. |
9/1 |
|
4 (6) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Went close in a maiden over C&D in June on second start, no match for True Love when second of four in the Railway Stakes, 3/4l in front of Power Blue; one of the best maidens around judged on his second to Coppull (Coventry Stakes third) in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood nine days ago. |
20/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 1212 C BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (9) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Useful 2yo, winning the Windsor Castle over C&D last June and running creditably in Group 2 company on a couple of occasions; two sound efforts this year, including in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (5f, good) eight days ago; this test should suit and he's a possible. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Useful and broadly consistent sprinter whose Listed/Group form includes a 2yo win at Royal Ascot; faced a stiffer task in the Commonwealth Cup back there last time; has earned top weight on handicap debut and looks one of the main players; wears first-time headgear. |
7/2 |
|
18th 7 (10) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
0-5 since winning the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes here 12 months ago (5f, good to firm) and couldn't threaten Song Of The Clyde and Albert Einstein when third in Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) on reappearance; however, he was held up in a race in which the first two were in front throughout, and today's big field and stiff finish may well see him to better effect. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 41 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 5lb |
Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last July (good); best form when just denied in a Listed event at the same track in September (6f, yielding); improved over moderate seasonal return at Cork when a 3l sixth at Navan last time (6f, good to yielding); others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
6th 2 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 180y |
9st 5lb |
Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last July; best form when just denied in a Listed event at the same track in September (6f yielding); below form in the Goffs Million on only 7f attempt; soft ground probably not ideal on seasonal debut at Cork. |
8/1 |
|
5th 11 (4) |
4th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Won a Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last July and better form when just denied in a Listed event at the same track in September; below form over 7f final start; gelded; has a fair bit to find. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 115 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won last May/June on first two starts and some creditable runs since, but he's finished held at Newmarket on both outings this spring (7f, good/good to firm), including behind stablemate Talk Of New York; others preferred. |
40/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won his first two starts last May/June then fifth in a pair of Group 2 races; twice placed at Meydan early this year but beaten about 6l when third of five in conditions race over this C&D (good) recently and Cerro Blanco may well be the yard's chief hope under Billy Loughnane. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Brings useful 6f form that includes a success in the Woodcote as a 2yo and two placed efforts, since a gelding operation, at Meydan this year; a reasonably solid contender over this new trip, albeit William Buick prefers stablemate Talk Of New York. |
11/2 |
15/2
Form: 511 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (5) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Highly tried after winning a York maiden (6f, good to firm) and a Newbury novice (6f, good) last season; gelded in November; disappointing this season; first run at 7f. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 (3) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Highly tried last term after novice success; never figured in Windsor handicap on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt; check the betting. |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won a maiden and a novice last summer before coming up short in stronger company; gelded over the winter; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Newbury last month (6f Listed; 40-1 at the time of withdrawal); this should be more suitable but others bring stronger claims. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 12202
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 14 (12) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
8st 11lb |
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 |
9/1
Form: 101 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (5) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
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 |
8st 10lb |
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 |
9st 9lb |
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: 13
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (3) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won in good style on debut at Hamilton (5f, good) in May; 2l third of 23 behind Havana Hurricane in the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month, keeping on well, when away from the main action, and he's open to improvement now at 6f; likely player. |
7/1 |
|
2 (23) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
9-1 for last month's debut in a six-runner maiden at Hamilton (5f, good) but he belied those odds to win by 2.5l; represents a powerful 2yo stable and the ceiling of his ability is yet to be identified; could go well. |
16/1 |
|
1 (3) |
28th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
46,000euros foal, £46,000 yearling; fourth foal; Havana Grey half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Sweet Sonata (RPR 73); dam 1m AW winner (59) from talented family; one of two newcomers for trainer who is enjoying an excellent season with his 2yos; one to consider, and the betting could be informative. |
15/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £40.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.91 |
| Tricast | £113.26 |
| Trifecta | £94.50 |
Selections
The Star:
Havana HurricaneDaily Record:
Havana Hurricane