October 11 / 13.50 Newmarket

13.50

Good

Night Of Thunder Zetland Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £36861.5
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Night Of Thunder Zetland Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 211

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dam half-sister to St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov; second at Doncaster (7f, good) in July and won novice events from the front when odds-on at Kempton (1m, AW) on both starts since, by nearly 10l on first occasion and a neck on latest; should stay 1m2f and not dismissed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Allegresse

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Looked on the up when making all in a pair of 1m Kempton novices in the autumn but he failed to get home when beating only one in Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (1m2f) on final 2yo run; since gelded and it would come as no surprise to see this son of Oasis Dream bounce back.

10/1

1

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Allegresse

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Dam half-sister to St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov; second at Doncaster (7f, good) in July and won novice events from the front when odds-on at Kempton (1m, AW) on both starts since, by nearly 10l on first occasion and a neck on latest; should stay 1m2f and not dismissed.

7/1

1st

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

18:12 Kempton (AW)

Allegresse

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Made a promising debut when second of 11 at Doncaster (7f, good) in July and looked smart when bolting up by nearly 10l in a novice over C&D (4-11) last month; major player.

6/4

Form: 232 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two seconds and a third from his three starts, short-priced favourite in them all; best form when beaten a head by a last-ditch rally in maiden here (1m, good) last time; twice slowly away, including that day when he also raced freely; wore a hood for first two races and it's back today; he has plenty of ability and is bred to stay but yet to get his act together.
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2nd

3

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Appleby

Record is only 1-6 but he's consistent on bare figures and has two pieces of Group 3 form, last time fourth of five (not disgraced) in a Chester Vase won by the the colt who is now Derby favourite; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

4th

2

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Derby entry; progressive as 2yo (hooded three times) while always finding one or two too good for him, in the last instance when third behind two Aidan O'Brien-trained colts in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm); it's unlikely he had to reproduce that form when seeing off a newcomer by half a length in novice at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) on reappearance, at 4-7; not the most exciting on that evidence but likely to relish this extra distance.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 3

14:37 Yarmouth

Del Maro

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Beaten favourite in three 1m novice/maiden runs but showed high level of ability; improved for the step up to 1m2f when finishing third of eight in the Group 3 Zetland Stakes at Newmarket when last seen; should have no difficulty winning a novice and he sets a high standard for his rivals to aim at.

5/6

Form: 21

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very well related; plenty of promise at Killarney on debut and went one better when evens for a maiden at Tipperary (1m1f, good to yielding) six weeks ago; carries his head a bit high but asserted late on last time and this trip should suit; top yard also runs Pierre Bonnard.
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1st

2

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Leopardstown

Endorsement

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Second to the current Derby favourite Benvenuto Cellini on debut at Killarney; best display at two when second to Pierre Bonnard in the Zetland Stakes; this year's course form involves links to Derby candidates; stuck to his task to take second when Pierre Bonnard flopped in the Ballysax; pick of these on his close third behind James J Braddock and Pierre Bonnard in the Derby Trial.

2/7

3rd

1

(5)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:40 Leopardstown

Endorsement

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Chased home the current Derby favourite Benvenuto Cellini on debut at the Curragh; won a maiden at Tipperary before second to Pierre Bonnard in the Zetland Stakes; made the running for Pierre Bonnard at Saint-Cloud before fading; same role in the Ballysax here four weeks ago; proved himself a smart type in his own right, sticking to his task as Pierre Bonnard flopped.

3/1

2nd

4

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Endorsement

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Stepped up on his previous form when second to stablemate Pierre Bonnard in the Zetland last time; well held on his running at Saint-Cloud, dropping away in the final furlong.

10/1

Form: 2211

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two seconds followed by a gelding operation and two wins; latest was in a traditionally strong conditions stakes at Newbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, always front rank; unraced on firmer than good; tricky to settle and carries his head high but he's been galloping on at 1m and looks his stable first string on jockey bookings.
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7th

2

(8)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Look To The Stars

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won Kempton novice (7f, AW) last September on third start and followed up in warm conditions race at Newbury (1m, good to soft); failed to settle and didn't stay 1m2f in Group 3 Zetland Stakes at Newmarket last seen; wind op since and the hood could be a positive on reappearance; chance.

13/2

4

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Look To The Stars

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Two seconds followed by a gelding operation and two wins; latest was in a traditionally strong conditions stakes at Newbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, always front rank; unraced on firmer than good; tricky to settle and carries his head high but he's been galloping on at 1m and looks his stable first string on jockey bookings.

3/1

1st

2

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newbury

Look To The Stars

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Gelded prior to half-length success at Kempton (7f, AW) two weeks ago, taking novice record to 221; this Godolphin runner, who cost 400,000euros as a yearling, is open to further progress.

5/2

Form: 015

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Took a huge step forward in a four-runner maiden at Sandown (1m, good) on second start and, having been hampered, he was awarded the race; 25-1 when unable to get to grips with Look To The Stars at Newbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, with the late lack of room probably not costing him much but he looked a candidate for 1m2f.
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6th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Loz Vegas

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Seemed to run well in notable conditions race over C&D on penultimate 2yo start but needs to prove he can back up that form, hence could be on a difficult mark; gelded over the winter.

20/1

5

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Loz Vegas

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Took a huge step forward in a four-runner maiden at Sandown (1m, good) on second start and, having been hampered, he was awarded the race; 25-1 when unable to get to grips with Look To The Stars at Newbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, with the late lack of room probably not costing him much but he looked a candidate for 1m2f.

20/1

5th

3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newbury

Loz Vegas

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Well beaten on debut but took a huge step forward at Sandown (1m, good) where, having been hampered by the first past the post, he was awarded the race after a stewards' inquiry; may improve further.

7/1

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck in maiden at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) and novice at Ayr (1m, good to soft); did his best work late on last time (wears cheekpieces today) and that was promising for 1m2f but he is bottom of this pack on ratings.
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3rd

3

(6)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Mr Colonel

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Beaten a neck on first two runs before his front-running and rallying fifth of eight in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm; sole run in cheekpieces) in October, just over 2l behind third-placed Del Maro; clear before halfway when 11-10 for a four-runner novice at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago but had to battle for a short-head win; while he still looks a work in progress and 1m4f+ is likely to suit, he'd be a surprise winner of this.

14/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:20 Redcar

Mr Colonel

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Beaten a neck on his first two runs last year before excelling himself to finish fifth in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) in October; should go close if ready to roll.

4/9

6

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Mr Colonel

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Richard Fahey

Beaten a neck in maiden at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) and novice at Ayr (1m, good to soft); did his best work late on last time (wears cheekpieces today) and that was promising for 1m2f but he is bottom of this pack on ratings.

18/1

Form: 41

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 8l on debut at Leopardstown (1m, yielding to soft) in July but much better to justify 6-5 favouritism in a 12-runner maiden at Dundalk (1m, AW) in August and there was plenty to like about that performance; half-sister to 3yo Crepe Suzette who was third in last month's 14.5f Park Hill; Group 1 Futurity entry, admittedly one of 12 from his yard but no shock if he is a big player in this.
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2nd

3

(1)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:40 Leopardstown

Pierre Bonnard

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Beat Shaihann in a 1m Dundalk maiden last August; looked smart on his final two juvenile starts; asserted strongly when beating stablemate Endorsement in the Zetland Stakes (1m2f, good to firm); readily beat A Boy Named Susie on very soft ground in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud; now needs to rebuild his reputation after tame eclipse in the Ballysax

4/6

7th

1

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Pierre Bonnard

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Made rapid progress to become a top middle-distance prospect after winning a 1m Dundalk maiden; asserted strongly when beating stablemate Endorsement in the Zetland Stakes (1m2f, good to firm); continued his rise with a smart display to beat A Boy Names Susie on very soft ground in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud; sets the standard.

10/11

7

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Pierre Bonnard

9st 4lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Beaten 8l on debut at Leopardstown (1m, yielding to soft) in July but much better to justify 6-5 favouritism in a 12-runner maiden at Dundalk (1m, AW) in August and there was plenty to like about that performance; half-sister to 3yo Crepe Suzette who was third in last month's 14.5f Park Hill; Group 1 Futurity entry, admittedly one of 12 from his yard but no shock if he is a big player in this.

3/1

10/1

Form: 21

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
280,000gns breeze-up purchase; finished nicely for second of 13 in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) on debut and got on top by a neck from a Gosden-trained newcomer when 7-4 favourite for maiden at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft); it looks like 1m2f will suit him well and he has a Group 1 Futurity entry.
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4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Spyce

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Yarmouth maiden winner who was fourth in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on his third 2yo start; put firmly in his place in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but was 20-1 that day, may have needed the run and could be of more interest on this handicap debut.

10/1

5th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Spyce

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Eye-catching second in the Convivial Maiden at York then went one better at Yarmouth and ran well in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) upped further in trip; developing into a useful Flat performer for his esteemed dual-purpose trainer.

14/1

8

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Spyce

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

280,000gns breeze-up purchase; finished nicely for second of 13 in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) on debut and got on top by a neck from a Gosden-trained newcomer when 7-4 favourite for maiden at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft); it looks like 1m2f will suit him well and he has a Group 1 Futurity entry.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.60
Straight Forecast £5.37
Tricast £33.41
Trifecta £38.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Endorsement

POSTDATA:

Spyce

TOPSPEED:

Look To The Stars

LAMBOURN:

Allegresse

SPOTLIGHT:

Pierre Bonnard

Telegraph:

Mr Colonel

The Guardian:

Allegresse

D Express:

Spyce

The Star:

Spyce

Daily Mirror:

Endorsement

The Sun:

Endorsement

Daily Record:

Endorsement

NEWMARKET:

Look To The Stars

Daily Mail:

Look To The Stars

The Times:

Pierre Bonnard