19.15
StandardBar One Racing Mercury Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £29256.2
- 0m 5f 0y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Light rain
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.30
Form: 021906 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (7) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3; not in comparable form in 2026 but he has too much ability to be discounted completely. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3 company; not in comparable form so far in 2026 but the handicapper is easing his burden. |
7/1 |
|
7th 2 (8) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Enjoyed an excellent 2025 when a four-time scorer, including in 5f Group 3 at Dundalk in October; yet to fire this term and failed to beat a rival in 5f Pontefract handicap last month; tried in a change of headgear here. |
10/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 211808 D
Last run: 111 days
W: 10st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 3 (19) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has plenty of ability (two Group-race wins in Dubai) but slow starts have crept in, notably in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago; the experiment with blinkers has been quickly aborted but he is a risky proposition for now. |
50/1 |
|
19th 5 (17) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Quickly established himself as a smart sprinter, winning Group 2 and Group 3 prizes at Meydan (both 5f; good to firm and good) in early 2025; the addition of cheekpieces saw him return to his best when second in a 5f Group 3 on Dundalk AW last October; not quite at his best in two runs in Dubai in January and absent since; new blinkers need to have a positive effect. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 3lb |
British raider won twice at Meydan in the spring, landing a Group 2 and a Group 3 (both at 5f); came up short in a 6f Group 1 there in April; below-par last twice on turf but he is 2-3 on the AW so could rebound in first-time cheekpieces after an 111-day break. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £5.80
Form: 4-1064 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (15) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Won a 6f Curragh handicap on debut for this stable in August; came up short in stakes company since, though wasn't beaten far staying on for fourth in a 6f Naas Listed latest; 0-2 on AW, drawn wide and not sure the drop to 5f will suit. |
6/1 |
|
7 (10) |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 2lb |
Progressed well for Ralph Beckett, holding her own at Group/Listed level; impressed in a 6f Curragh handicap on stable debut but below that level since when soft ground was no excuse; good chance of staging a revival in an easier race here. |
7/1 |
|
6th 9 (1) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Ran some fine races in defeat at 6f-7f in stakes company last season for Ralph Beckett; back to winning ways on debut for this yard off 101 in a C&D handicap on seasonal reappearance in August; too keen stepped back up to 7f in a Doncaster Group 3 latest; capable of better if she settles. |
17/2 |
Form: 731255 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (11) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Second runner for yard; all four wins have come on AW but front-runner was second in this race last year off 2lb lower; just denied at Dundalk last time and 2lb lower on turf, so should go well. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
12th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Speedy filly has an excellent strike rate over C&D (4-6) including this race last year off 2lb lower; went close behind Howd'yadoit at Navan in May but has failed to fire in three runs since; return to this track offers hope of a revival and cheekpieces are added; bold bid likely from plum draw. |
12/1 |
|
15th 6 (12) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Has only won on the AW but nearly put that right in a 5f handicap at Navan last month; not suited by the rain-hit ground when well beaten in the Dash at Epsom; failed to maintain a strong gallop in a Cork Listed race in which Likedbymike and Erosandpsyche were placed. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 218998 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Looked set for a big season after his Listed win at Cork but it hasn't materialised; upset in stalls when soundly beaten again upped to 6f at Naas latest; however, he has C&D form figures of 132, including a head second in this last year, so the return to this venue offers hope of a revival. |
12/1 |
|
2 (8) |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 9lb |
Smart 2yo who nearly won a Group 3 over 5f and a Listed winner this season; dropped his guard of late, though did contest the Group 1 Flying Five last time; this is a belated first try at 6f but it might suit. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 334734 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (9) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Best known for AW exploits, but is effective on turf; not a bad effort on seasonal return in the Habitat Handicap when 2.25l behind the winner Headmaster (6f, good); good second at Navan next time, but his latest two runs have been below-par, including when well beaten over 6.5f here last time; blinkers return and replace the visor worn that day. |
16/1 |
|
15th 4 (12) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 11lb |
Best known for AW exploits, also effective on turf; second to Bodhi Bear in a 5f handicap at Navan; visor now replaces blinkers following a below-par Dundalk run last Sunday. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 583610 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (10) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Had a couple of these behind when making all in the Listed Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary in August (5f, yielding); soundly beaten upped to Group 1 level in the Flying Five latest; unraced on AW and will need a career-best here. |
12/1 |
|
12th 14 (9) |
14th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Placed in Group 3s at Ayr and Newmarket last season; Listed-placed in third behind Saratoga Special at Ayr in June; made all to beat Erosandpsyche in a 5f Listed race at Tipperary two weeks ago. |
33/1 |
|
13 (14) |
31st Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Placed in Group 3s at Ayr and Newmarket last season; Listed-placed at Ayr in June, overall form this term not strong enough to inspire confidence. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 637247
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
One of three for stable; yet to win for this yard but has run well in defeat; best effort a head second in a 7f Listed at Cork in August (7f, good); not as good dropped to 6f last twice and now drops in trip again; has won on AW but McMonagle prefers stablemate. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (11) |
4th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Handicap winner over 6f for Charlie Fellowes last year; decent form for Joseph O'Brien without winning; third in a 5f Listed race at Naas in May; career-best when second in a 7f Listed contest at Cork in August; another solid display in a Group 3 at Naas; 2l to find with Carla Ridge. |
7/2 |
|
3 (1) |
24th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Handicap winner over 6f for Charlie Fellowes last year; decent form for Joseph O'Brien without winning; third in a 5f Listed race at this venue in May and a career-best when second in a 7f Listed contest at Cork ten days ago, with favourite Dance Night Andday close-up in fifth; drop in trip may suit. |
12/1 |
15/2
Form: 16-309 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (9) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Eleven-time winner including at Listed level; ran well on seasonal reappearance in the Listed Beverley Bullet but has failed to land a blow the last twice; 3-16 on the AW but could only manage sixth when 5-1 for this last year; needs to rediscover best. |
15/2 |
|
12th 3 (11) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Made all in this last year (good) and encouraging Listed third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago on her belated reappearance; won on soft ground at the start of her career; her usual visor returns (left off last time) and she has leading claims if building on her comeback run. |
4/1 |
|
9 (2) |
30th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Had a busy 2024 and notched six wins, the last of them in 5.5f Listed race at Ayr; would have real possibilities if repeating that form, although she'll need to hit the ground running after over ten months off. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 144-03
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Group 2 Richmond Stakes winner in 2024; sparingly raced last year, including third of 5 behind Valiant Force in 5f conditions event here; never sighted on seasonal return in Naas Listed in May and has had time off since (gelded); first-time headgear combination for handicap debut. |
9/1 |
|
29 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Reserve; won 6f Group 2 at Goodwood (good to firm) as a 2yo; sparingly raced with mixed results since and has plenty to prove after a low-key Listed run on reappearance at Naas (5f); no aids latest; has worn blinkers, first-time cheekpieces today. |
50/1 |
|
7th 1 (6) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Winner of a Goodwood Group 2 in 2024; sparingly raced last year, well beaten in a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); some better efforts twice at Dundalk but more needed here and lacks a run. |
18/1 |
13/2
Form: 0-2210 D
Last run: 84 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
An improver last May/June, giving First Instinct a fright in a Cork Listed race then winning at Sandown (both about 5f; good and good to firm), but she wasn't the same filly after; has plenty to find this time. |
40/1 |
|
11th 13 (14) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Won the Listed Scurry Stakes at Sandown in June; never sighted upped to Group 2 level when last seen at Goodwood in August; needs to bounce back on AW debut after 84 days off. |
13/2 |
|
11th 14 (12) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
Still lightly raced and has won two of her three starts over a bare 5f (good and good to firm), the latest in Listed race at Sandown in June; time still on her side but she has plenty to find on these terms. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 106050 CD
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (6) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
One of three for yard and preferred by McMonagle; three-time Listed winner including over C&D last October; won another Listed at Chelmsford (6f) in May; out of form on turf recently but return to AW a big plus and nicely drawn; cheekpieces go on. |
10/1 |
|
15th 15 (11) |
14th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
5f Dundalk Listed winner last season; has added two more Listed wins to her record this season, at Cork (6f, good) and Chelmsford (6f, AW); struggled in the Commonwealth Cup and not at her best in Group 3/Listed races since. |
50/1 |
|
10 (3) |
24th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 4lb |
5f Dundalk Listed winner last season; has added two more Listed wins to her record this season, at Cork (6f, good) and Chelmsford (6f, AW); struggled in the Commonwealth Cup; not at her best the C&D event won by Sky Majesty; never counted in a Group 3 at the Curragh. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 263342 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Yet to win this year but has been running very well in defeat; chased home Valiant Force over C&D latest (Black Forza and The Highway Rat behind); fine third in the 5f Group 2 Sapphire Stakes earlier this season; won her maiden here (6f) and she should be in the mix again. |
10/1 |
|
6 (6) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Yet to add to her 6f debut win at this venue; running well in defeat in stakes company this season and her rating of 98 might underestimate her ability; the return to this venue is a plus and she should go well. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 131-59 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (14) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Below par in Stewards' Cup but largely in good form over 5f/6f otherwise for current stable, keeping-on third in Shergar Cup Dash most recently; again has place claims. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Ran on well when third in a C&D handicap last month; not in the same form when down the field in the Stewards' Cup last week; not discounted in these slightly calmer waters. |
6/1 |
|
24th 16 (22) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
6f winner at Thirsk (good) in May and back at a similar level when a keeping-on third behind Dubai Bling at Ascot (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should run his race but others are perhaps better treated. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €25.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €20.77 |
| Tricast | €308.34 |
| Trifecta | €308.60 |
Selections
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