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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9th 1 (4) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
The first of two Listed wins last year came over C&D; out of form this season until respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (1m) latest outing, when wearing first headgear (retained today); needs to build on that. |
12/1 |
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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 |
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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17th 2 (16) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Used to represent same connections as Liberty Lane but performed near his best only a couple of times last season, including when a promoted fourth in this race (good); had gelding and wind operations before well beaten on reappearance in June in first-time headgear; sold for 35,000gns 19 days ago; one of his handicap wins was on good to soft and the other three were on soft, neither of which is likely today. |
25/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (25) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
First home in the near-side group when fourth in this last year (good to firm) and he won over C&D on his reappearance; always behind after a slow start at York last month but the return to this C&D could be a major plus and he's only 1lb higher than for his last win; firmly in calculations. |
7/1 |
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12th 3 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Fourth in the John Smith's Cup over C&D and Cambridgeshire over 1m1f at Newmarket (both good to firm) on joining this yard last year and opened the current campaign with a win back at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm again) in May; another creditable effort when sixth of 28 in Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot since, despite leaving the impression even a stiff 1m was a little on the short side; had winning form on softer than good in Ireland much earlier in his career; likely to be on the premises. |
7/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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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 (8) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Classy for the Gosdens in his prime and he finished third in a Listed race as recently as last November; however, he was beaten a long way at Goodwood in July on his sole outing this year and might be best watched on this stable debut; still owned by Wathnan Racing. |
28/1 |
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16th 3 (13) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced since winning twice on turf as a 3yo; while not at his best last season, he was still third to Liberty Lane in a 1m2f Listed race in November and isn't entirely dismissed reappearing in new headgear (replacing recent cheekpieces) for his first handicap since May 2024. |
16/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced 4yo; possibly unsuited by the quick ground when only fifth of seven in Group 1 Eclipse at Sandown in July; previously better than ever when beaten neck by Ombudsman in Group 3 Brigadier Gerard over same C&D; 1-1 here and went down narrowly on only previous go over 1m4f; fancied to bounce right back to form, and looks the one to beat. |
7/4 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20th 3 (16) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Successfully returned to 6f in the spring, winning narrowly at Newbury and finishing a close second there next time (both on good) but he wasn't himself on his next two starts, over 7f and 6f; on the back burner. |
18/1 |
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11th 4 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Dropped to 6f in the autumn and won a 16-runner handicap at Newbury (good ground) in April; solid form when second back at Newbury in May but he ran poorly at York (7f, good) when last seen 12 weeks ago; not handicapped out of things if freshened up by his break. |
12/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (2) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Not disgraced on sole start this term, in June over just 8.5f; others in this have more substantial achievements but he took third/fourth last season in two Listed races and two Group 3s and has a chance on peak form; that includes a staying-on third of four at Southwell (AW) last November over 1m3f, despite hanging badly left, which makes this new trip look worth a go. |
16/1 |
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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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.23 |
| Trifecta | £205.90 |