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German Group One Racecourses James Seymour Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £25519.5
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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German Group One Racecourses James Seymour Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 310434 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, soft) last autumn; also scored in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) this May and respectable 2l fourth of six to Damysus in 1m1f course Group 3 (good to firm) three weeks ago; unlikely to be far away despite his 3lb penalty.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Liberty Lane

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Usually races prominently; a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; 2026 started in downbeat fashion (similar to last year) in Listed race and his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; this is also a new trip (unraced beyond an extended 1m2f) but he's bred to get it and has a chance on best form; ground the chief worry.

10/1

1

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Liberty Lane

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Won the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, soft) last autumn; also scored in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) this May and respectable 2l fourth of six to Damysus in 1m1f course Group 3 (good to firm) three weeks ago; unlikely to be far away despite his 3lb penalty.

7/2

Form: -44455 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a couple of soft-ground wins, including edging out Peace Man in this; back to near best when fourth off top weight in warm Glorious Goodwood handicap (good) and not disgraced when fifth in Longchamp Group 3 and Goodwood Listed event since; one of two solid contenders for connections.
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2

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Bolster

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Ended last season with a couple of soft-ground wins, including edging out Peace Man in this; back to near best when fourth off top weight in warm Glorious Goodwood handicap (good) and not disgraced when fifth in Longchamp Group 3 and Goodwood Listed event since; one of two solid contenders for connections.

9/1

2

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Bolster

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Ended last season with a couple of soft-ground wins, including edging out Peace Man in this; back to near best when fourth off top weight in warm Glorious Goodwood handicap (good) and not disgraced when fifth in Longchamp Group 3 and Goodwood Listed event since; one of two solid contenders for connections.

9/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 0-4745 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Group races earlier in career and has shaped well in some strong handicaps for new yard this year, including first home in his group when fourth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, good to firm) in September; better than result again at York three weeks ago but does have a bit to find on these terms.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Erzindjan

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Easily first home in his near-side group when strong-finishing fourth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire over C&D (good to firm) in September; just 1lb higher today and that wasn't his only solid performance in a good handicap last term, so he could be a major each-way player.

10/1

3

(3)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Erzindjan

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: T J Kent

Runner-up in Group races earlier in career and has shaped well in some strong handicaps for new yard this year, including first home in his group when fourth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, good to firm) in September; better than result again at York three weeks ago but does have a bit to find on these terms.

16/1

3

(3)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Erzindjan

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: T J Kent

Runner-up in Group races earlier in career and has shaped well in some strong handicaps for new yard this year, including first home in his group when fourth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, good to firm) in September; better than result again at York three weeks ago but does have a bit to find on these terms.

16/1

Form: 1-4476 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
On the up when a Group 3 winner at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) in April 2024 but absent for 12 months subsequently and hasn't hit the same heights on his return; latest Goodwood Listed race sixth (Bolster fifth) was a bit better but will need to step up again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Okeechobee

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Harry Charlton

On the up when a Group 3 winner at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) in April 2024 but absent for 12 months subsequently and hasn't hit the same heights on his return; latest Goodwood Listed race sixth (Bolster fifth) was a bit better but will need to step up again.

8/1

4

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Okeechobee

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Harry Charlton

On the up when a Group 3 winner at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) in April 2024 but absent for 12 months subsequently and hasn't hit the same heights on his return; latest Goodwood Listed race sixth (Bolster fifth) was a bit better but will need to step up again.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Okeechobee

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Harry Charlton

Group 3 win at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) in April 2024 maintained his solid and progressive path; subsequently absent for 12 months and has regressive RPRs since returning to action; turnaround is required.

14/1

Form: 25-758 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Edged out by Bolster in this race on soft ground 12 months ago; below that level in three outings this year, although he might have needed it after a break when behind Bolster and Okeechobee at Goodwood latest; first-time cheekpieces go on.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Peace Man

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Edged out by Bolster in this race on soft ground 12 months ago; below that level in three outings this year, although he might have needed it after a break when behind Bolster and Okeechobee at Goodwood latest; first-time cheekpieces go on.

14/1

5

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Peace Man

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Edged out by Bolster in this race on soft ground 12 months ago; below that level in three outings this year, although he might have needed it after a break when behind Bolster and Okeechobee at Goodwood latest; first-time cheekpieces go on.

14/1

8th

6

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Peace Man

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par in last three appearances, latest over C&D four months ago; progressive previously and ties in closely with Bolster on Newmarket Listed running (1m2f, soft) last November; possibilities if back to that form.

10/1

Form: 653313 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
German-trained 4yo who won a Compiegne conditions race (1m2f, heavy) in September before producing a smart RPR when third in Dusseldorf Group 3 (8.5f, soft) four weeks ago; that still leaves him with a bit to find and ground conditions are unlikely to be as testing this time.
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6

(2)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Stingray

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marcel Weiss

German-trained 4yo who won a Compiegne conditions race (1m2f, heavy) in September before producing a smart RPR when third in Dusseldorf Group 3 (8.5f, soft) four weeks ago; that still leaves him with a bit to find and ground conditions are unlikely to be as testing this time.

16/1

6

(2)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Stingray

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marcel Weiss

German-trained 4yo who won a Compiegne conditions race (1m2f, heavy) in September before producing a smart RPR when third in Dusseldorf Group 3 (8.5f, soft) four weeks ago; that still leaves him with a bit to find and ground conditions are unlikely to be as testing this time.

16/1

Form: /33-06 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Torito

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present.

11/1

7

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Torito

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present.

11/1

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Torito

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024, both on good to firm; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year, wearing first-time cheekpieces after a year's absence; very lightly raced for his age and he has a chance if back on song.

11/1

Form: 1-12 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of novices on first two starts, latterly seeing off the really smart Saddadd at Newbury (1m2f, good) on reappearance in April; lost his unbeaten record but advanced his RPR again when edged out by fellow progressive 3yo Best Secret in 1m4f Saint-Cloud Listed race (very soft) seven weeks ago; the return to 1m2f won't inconvenience this strong traveller; leading claims with further improvement likely.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:12 Sandown

Gethin

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Owen Burrows

2-2 (heavy/good) prior to finishing second in two Listed races last autumn (1m4f/1m2f, very soft/good to soft); reappeared with convincing Listed win at Kempton (1m2f, AW), an improved performance which bodes very well for his future prospects; acquired by Wathnan Racing since that last run; respected.

11/4

1st

2

(7)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Gethin

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Has endured an abbreviated four-race career under Callum Rodriguez but has shown smart form, ending last year with second-place finishes in Listed events at Saint-Cloud (1m4f, very soft) and Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft); no problem with the five-month absence and is half-brother to two AW winners including Global Giant, who won this race in 2021; major player.

13/8

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Gethin

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Ready winner of novices on first two starts, latterly seeing off the really smart Saddadd at Newbury (1m2f, good) on reappearance in April; lost his unbeaten record but advanced his RPR again when edged out by fellow progressive 3yo Best Secret in 1m4f Saint-Cloud Listed race (very soft) seven weeks ago; the return to 1m2f won't inconvenience this strong traveller; leading claims with further improvement likely.

7/4

Form: 503675

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Landed a valuable prize on soft ground last October and has shown bits of useful form this year, notably third in 7f Ascot handicap in September; last Friday's fifth in 7f Doncaster handicap (soft) was respectable but he'll need to find major improvement for the step back up in trip if he's to play a prominent role.
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2nd

7

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Mirabeau

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Narrowly regained the winning thread in big field over C&D (good) last time when dropped back to 6f for first time since debut; unexposed at this trip and still looks favourably treated back up just 3lb; respected.

5/1

1st

6

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Mirabeau

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Campaigned over as far as 10.3f and this will be his first 6f run since his 2yo debut; well beaten in the Lincoln on his reappearance (1m, good to soft); dangerous mark judged on best 2025 effort (7f, good to soft); trip is a query but Oisin Murphy a notable booking.

16/1

19th

14

(22)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Mirabeau

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Trainer won this in 2024; ran well when third of 20 off 1lb higher at Ascot (7f, good to soft) in September but unable to match that level on final four starts last season; returns having been gelded; needs something extra.

33/1

Form: 394531 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Landed a second career win in 1m2f Goodwood conditions race (soft) in October; 0-8 in Listed/Group races prior to that but placed on a few occasions and he should be in the mix here.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Royal Playwright

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Landed a second career win in 1m2f Goodwood conditions race (soft) in October; 0-8 in Listed/Group races prior to that but placed on a few occasions and he should be in the mix here.

6/1

10

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Royal Playwright

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Landed a second career win in 1m2f Goodwood conditions race (soft) in October; 0-8 in Listed/Group races prior to that but placed on a few occasions and he should be in the mix here.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.90
Straight Forecast £10.23
Trifecta £205.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gethin

TOPSPEED:

Liberty Lane

NEWMARKET:

Torito

The Sun:

Erzindjan

RP RATINGS:

Gethin

LAMBOURN:

Gethin

The Times:

Gethin

Telegraph:

Gethin

The Guardian:

Gethin

D Express:

Gethin

Daily Mirror:

Gethin

Daily Record:

Gethin

Daily Mail:

Torito

POSTDATA:

Liberty Lane

The Star:

Liberty Lane