17.47
Good To FirmCoolmore Stud Churchill Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £21942.15
- 0m 7f 100y
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/8
Form: 14
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
3yo son of Wootton Bassett signed off last term with an excellent second at the Breeders' Cup (5f, firm) but form has been regressive this season, albeit all three runs have come over 6f; the drop back to 5f is a positive, but he has a fair bit to find on the figures and Ryan Moore prefers the chances of Charles Darwin. |
16/1 |
|
19th 3 (18) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up in two top-level races last autumn, namely the Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5f, firm); a long way below that level on both outings this term and arrives with plenty to prove but he's an each-way possible if cheekpieces prompt a revival. |
50/1 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up twice in Group 1 company as a juvenile, including in the Middle Park at Newmarket with Coppull narrowly behind in third; however, he made an underwhelming start to his 3yo career when only sixth to Coppull (Division third) in 6f Ascot Group 3 on reappearance 22 days ago; possible he simply needed the run but arrives with a point to prove. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 41
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (10) |
4th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Bellewstown maiden winner (1m, good); not disgraced in Listed heat at Tipperary (7.5f, good); stayed on after being outpaced on handicap debut at Leopardstown (1m, yld-sft) in October; 3lb lower now and yard had first time out winner on Wednesday. |
9/1 |
|
4 (5) |
18th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Elzaam gelding built on promising debut when winning over this trip at Bellewstown (good); didn't land a blow in Tipperary Listed following month but not discredited when beaten 5l: drops in class and rider's claim a positive. |
10/1 |
|
2 (2) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 100y |
9st 5lb |
Elzaam gelding built on his promising debut run at Down Royal (7f, good) when winning at Bellewstown (1m, good); clearly has a decent level of ability but this is much harder; needs to improve further. |
6/1 |
7/2
Form: 451
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 12 (13) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Third runner for yard; won a 6f Nottingham maiden on third start and a solid fourth in a Tipperary Listed race over 7.5f next time; gelded since and needs much more. |
22/1 |
|
3 (1) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 100y |
9st 5lb |
Churchill colt made it third time lucky when winning a Nottingham maiden (6f, good) by over 3l last month, making all; held by Brussels on their meeting at the Curragh in May; needs more stepped back up to 7f. |
7/2 |
|
4 (4) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Irish raider who shaped well in two good Curragh maidens in the spring (6f/7f); beaten under 2l when fifth of ten on latter occasion and looks the one to beat here. |
8/11 |
25/1
Form: 8
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (8) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Best run was when third to a pair of solid stakes-level performers in a Listed contest last year; placed in 1m maidens this year, looked awkward under pressure when odds-on at Leopardstown; not one of his better efforts last time; 6f might be inadequate, but still of some interest, with cheekpieces and a 7lb claimer. |
8/1 |
|
7th 10 (13) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Best run was when third to pair of solid stakes-level performers in 7.5f Listed contest last year; beaten fair and square in 1m maidens this year, looking awkward under pressure when odds-on last time. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 7 (14) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Sets a good standard on his Tipperary Listed third of last season and most recently when second in Cork maiden over this trip last month (third has won since); 6l ahead of Coasting then. |
9/4 |
100/30
Form: 222 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Chesham Stakes runner-up here in 2025; convincing winner of Leopardstown Group 3 (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance before racing freely in 2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas; has had more racing than most of these and has to carry a penalty but should be suited by this return to 7f. |
10/1 |
|
6th 10 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Chesham Stakes runner-up and Listed winner at Tipperary before a respectable effort in a 1m Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start; won going away from Power Blue (gave 3lb) in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; pulled very hard in the 2,000 Guineas; fifth was a decent outcome in the circumstances; can make his presence felt if settling better. |
6/1 |
|
5th 14 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Irish colt who has built up a solid record that includes a good effort in Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start (sole 1m attempt); won going away from Power Blue, who conceded 3lb, in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; could go well but several others bring stronger claims in terms of class and/or potential. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (9) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y |
9st 10lb |
Sprang a 33-1 surprise in a C&D maiden (good) last July; last of six in Tipperary listed race the following month; weakened on soft ground upped to 1m on handicap debut here when last seen in October; gelded, 4lb lower now and worth a market check on return. |
12/1 |
|
1 (7) |
18th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Surprise debut winner of 7f auction maiden here in July (second won next time out) making virtually all; too keen when similar tactics employed in Tipperary Listed following month but respected back down in grade here. |
10/1 |
|
6 (3) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 100y |
9st 5lb |
Gustav Klimt colt pulled off a 33-1 surprise when making most and winning on debut at Leopardstown (7f, good) last month; second and third from that race have since finished 1-2 in a maiden at Galway; likely to face competition for the lead here though. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €5.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €5.84 |
| Trifecta | €33.00 |
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