15.25
GoodGerman Group One Racecourses James Seymour Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £25519.5
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 1
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/2
Form: 310434 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
1m winner early in career but has shown best form at 1m1f/1m2f, notably with wins in the 2024 Cambridgeshire and Listed races last year; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; wears first-time headgear. |
20/1 |
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8th 1 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Usually races prominently (didn't when trying 1m4f last time); a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; has started 2026 in downbeat fashion but today's ground could prompt something better, as his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; below-form favourite in this race two years ago but was denied a clear run; needs to be back in peak form to have any chance. |
12/1 |
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4th 4 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
9/1
Form: -44455 CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 2 (9) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Four wins in 2024 included this race on good to soft, with the other three on soft; performed near his best only a couple of times last season, which has been followed by gelding and wind operations; also now wears first-time headgear; some warning signals and he's not slipped far in the weights. |
12/1 |
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2 (8) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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2 (8) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 0-4745 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 18 (24) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Campaigned over 1m1f/1m2f for current yard; beat Fifth Column by half a length at Newmarket (good to firm) in sole run this season, ending a five-year losing spell and showing he retains plenty of ability aged eight; has form claims but doesn't seem to be crying out for this return to 1m. |
12/1 |
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1st 6 (8) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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3 (3) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
8/1
Form: 1-4476 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (5) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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4 (5) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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6th 5 (10) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
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 |
14/1
Form: 25-758 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (10) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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5 (10) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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8th 6 (5) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 653313 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (2) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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6 (2) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
11/1
Form: /33-06 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (9) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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7 (9) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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3 (6) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
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 |
7/4
Form: 1-12 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive colt whose record is 3-6 and who has never finished out of the first two; comfortably bagged AW Listed honours on seasonal debut then posted a highly notable effort in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes over C&D (good) even allowing that he received 7lb from the neck winner Ombudsman, whose subsequent Royal Ascot performance puts him in contention for being the world's current best racehorse; sire won this race in 2020; brings strong claims to this first Group 1 attempt. |
4/1 |
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2nd 5 (4) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
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1st 2 (7) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 1f 219y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
66/1
Form: 503675
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 2 (3) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Snapped a losing sequence in big field at Newbury (6f, good) in April and good second there (6f, good) since; won over C&D in 2024 2yo campaign and he should be fine back up to 7f; bang in form and he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
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2nd 7 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
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1st 6 (4) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
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 |
6/1
Form: 394531 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (7) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Respectable fourth in this contest last year but showed better form, including success in conditions race and third-place finishes at Listed/Group level, over 1m2f/1m3f later in 2025; doesn't seem to be crying out for this drop back in trip on reappearance. |
20/1 |
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10 (7) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
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10 (7) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
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 |