September 07 / 16.30 York

16.30

Good

Sky Bet Starman Garrowby Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Sky Bet Starman Garrowby Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

Form: 442102 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won big-field handicap over C&D (good) in July and Listed runner-up behind Lethal Levi at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) recently; has work to do with the winner, despite 3lb turnaround, but he ducked right at the start and was slowly away last time so that performance can be upgraded; not ruled out.
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1st

8

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Elmonjed

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Steps up further in class but he has progressive York form and brings impressive stats, being 3-4 over C&D (gained last win cosily in good-ground Listed race) and 4-9 in headgear, which is reapplied with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has form on the Newmarket tracks but recorded last three wins at York, including when beating Crestofdistinction with more in hand than the narrow margin suggests in Listed grade on most recent appearance; likely to be more interesting when back at that venue.

14/1

Form: 2-1518 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who was very impressive in a handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in June; however, merely mid-division under 6lb penalty at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) ten days later and, along with this being a rise in grade, he needs to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.
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12th

6

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Crestofdistinction

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Produced peak performance over C&D, namely close second to Elmonjed in Listed event; however, faces a stiffer assignment in this higher grade and his reappearance effort (heavy defeat in Newmarket Group 3) hardly bodes well.

33/1

13th

3

(10)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Crestofdistinction

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Record of 0-5 on turf compared to 2-3 on AW; admittedly registered his peak RPR in this sphere when second Elmonjed in York Listed contest (6f) on penultimate appearance; however, needs an even bigger effort to go one better in this field.

20/1

4th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Crestofdistinction

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Jack Channon

3yo British raider beaten a head on first try in stakes company in a listed race at York three weeks ago (6f, good); seemed to handle soft on debut so should be fine if the ground eases; not discounted.

8/1

Form: 121211 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 21211 in handicaps, the latest wins coming in a big field at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and in the Shergar Cup at Ascot (6f, good to firm); this is a tougher test of his credentials but this 3yo is clearly thriving and could still have more left in the tank; in calculations.
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1st

4

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 3lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Yet to win this season but took his form to a new level when fitted with blinkers for last two runs, looking unlucky not to finish closer than sixth in C&D Group 1 July Cup before running on well for second in 7f Newbury Group 2 (also good to firm) last Saturday; eased in grade today; the one to beat.

2/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Usually races at 6f nowadays but probably just as effective at 7f; seemed to excel himself in first-time blinkers when sixth of 11 in Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (good to firm; 80-1) five weeks ago; not ruled out if repeating that form.

7/1

6th

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Joint-favourite with Almeraq in Salisbury Listed race last time but underperformed; bottom of this pack on ratings and accordingly faces a much stiffer assignment than when winning a handicap at this meeting last year; blinkers added.

50/1

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6/1

Form: -35241 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Went very close in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May and comfortably made all in Listed race at Newmarket last month (6f, good to firm; Elmonjed second); carries a 3lb penalty today but has leading claims nevertheless at a track where he has plenty of strong form.
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4th

1

(8)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Lethal Levi

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went very close in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May and comfortably made all in Listed race at Newmarket last month (6f, good to firm; Elmonjed second); carries a 3lb penalty today but has leading claims nevertheless at a track where he has plenty of strong form.

6/1

1st

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Lethal Levi

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Had a fine 2024 campaign once blinkers were added, winning two Newbury handicaps then blitzing his rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup; 0-4 this year but he has been running with great credit in good company; drops into Listed company and his record of 211 over C&D features a notable 3yo handicap win; looks sure to go well.

3/1

3

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Lethal Levi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Last season's Ayr Gold Cup winner who has returned in good nick, going down by only a short head in a 6f Group 2 at the Curragh (good) five weeks ago; also had some good 7f form last year.

11/1

33/1

Form: 194785

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
3yo who reappeared with conditions race win at Newmarket and has shown similar form in defeat since, most recently fifth behind Lethal Levi in Newmarket Listed race; looks set for a minor role once more.
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3rd

3

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Pellitory

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record is 4-19; went close in competitive race at York in July; flattered by the winning margin at Haydock (7f, good) last time but may remain competitive back up 4lb; peak mark was higher.

16/1

1st

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Pellitory

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f turf winner who was close to career-best form when second of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) last month but he weakened to finish well adrift of Crimson Spirit at Goodwood last week.

15/2

16th

5

(16)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Pellitory

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f turf winner who finished eighth of 16 in the 3yo handicap over C&D at this meeting last year for James Owen; had been gelded before finishing down the field in first two starts for this yard but was close to career-best form when second of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; that was a bunch finish but 1lb nudge still looks reasonable; considered despite tricky stall.

10/1

8/1

Form: 210-15

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Merely fifth of nine in Listed race at Chester last month but she may not have been suited by the track and this lightly raced 3yo had shown glimpses of serious promise previously; cost 1,000,000gns as a foal and is a half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean; could yet make her mark at this level.
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7th

9

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Kassaya

8st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Well-bred filly (a half-sister to the 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean) who looked a smart prospect when winning 5f handicap at Sandown (5f, good; shaped well on soft) in July; has not gone on as anticipated in 6f Listed races since, and she's on a retrieval mission here.

16/1

6th

10

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Kassaya

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Merely fifth of nine in Listed race at Chester last month but she may not have been suited by the track and this lightly raced 3yo had shown glimpses of serious promise previously; cost 1,000,000gns as a foal and is a half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean; could yet make her mark at this level.

8/1

12

(4)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Kassaya

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Had no luck when favourite for the Queen Mary on final start in truncated 2yo campaign; recorded a useful handicap win at Sandown (again over 5f; good) last month on seasonal debut and, having raced just four times, looks open to further improvement; ready for a crack at 6f; respected.

11/4

Form: 650018 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-5 on AW with 7f Listed win at Wolverhampton in March; defied top weight in 7f handicap at Newmarket two starts ago but he's been in and out on turf this season and could be vulnerable today.
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1st

2

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Royal Zabeel

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Listed winner (6f) on AW; showed himself to be smart on turf too with a 7f handicap win at Newmarket last month; wouldn't judge him harshly on his Bunbury Cup defeat five weeks ago, racing away from the main action and still in front 1f out; 4lb lower today and he looks a big player for last year's winning connections.

8/1

10th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Royal Zabeel

10st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Respectable fifth in this year's Victoria Cup; prevailed last Saturday to take C&D record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 7-23; incurs 6lb penalty but Conor Whiteley takes off a useful 5lb; major player.

8/1

Form: 21-21 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Considerable promise on soft ground on both 2yo starts; below par at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on reappearance but bounced back with demolition job in the big-field Ayr Gold Cup Trial (6f, good to soft) in July; it remains to be seen if he's dependent on slow ground but he's a very exciting prospect who could play a leading role today if conditions are suitable.
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9th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Almeraq

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive colt who got up on the line in a very tight finish to the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking record in completed starts to 4-6 and confirming that a heavy fall last September has not left a long-lasting mark; an emerging force in the sprinting division and he's from the family of a July Cup winner (Dream Ahead); major contender.

11/2

1st

1

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Almeraq

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Very impressive on handicap debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July before a nasty fall at York, and it was a welcome sight when he reappeared with a Listed win at Salisbury (6f, good); below par on sole run on fast ground and others have more substance to their form, but he's an exciting prospect who could still have plenty more to offer for his top stable.

25/1

1st

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Almeraq

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Promising in 6f novice events, winning at Yarmouth on second occasion (soft ground), but it was his runaway Ayr win last July that stamped him as a potential top notcher; still in contention for a York Listed event when clipping heels and taking an horrific fall in September; he remains a sprinter of considerable interest but having a positive experience back on the racecourse may be the number one priority today.

3/1

Form: 36-198 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Improved form when Listed winner against her own sex at Newmarket (6f, good) and that form has been firmly boosted by the clear runner-up Frost At Dawn; however, two lesser performances have followed in Group 3s at Haydock and here and she needs a much bigger run today.
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3rd

13

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Tiger Bay

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Henry Candy

Reappeared with a useful Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but has been found wanting in Group 3s since and looks best watched after being brought down in a bad accident at York last month.

22/1

9

(4)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Tiger Bay

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Improved form when Listed winner against her own sex at Newmarket (6f, good) and that form has been firmly boosted by the clear runner-up Frost At Dawn; however, two lesser performances have followed in Group 3s at Haydock and here and she needs a much bigger run today.

16/1

4

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Tiger Bay

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Took a good step forward when winning a 6f Listed event at Newmarket in May; never a threat in a 7f Group 3 at Haydock since and likely vulnerable to the 3yos.

16/1

Non-runners

Grand Grey, Stormy Impact

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Payout
Straight Forecast £85.57

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Almeraq

The Times:

Prince Of India

SPOTLIGHT:

Lethal Levi

D Express:

Elmonjed

POSTDATA:

Almeraq

NEWMARKET:

Almeraq

Telegraph:

Almeraq

Daily Mail:

Almeraq

The Sun:

Almeraq

Daily Record:

Almeraq

Daily Mirror:

Prince Of India

The Star:

Prince Of India

TOPSPEED:

Lethal Levi