15.00
GoodZyn Abernant Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £53874.5
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £29.80
- Place: £6.80
Form: 48300- D
Last run: 180 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (3) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Capable of smart form, such as placed efforts in two July Cups, but is getting long in the tooth and seems unlikely to break his Abernant duck at the fourth attempt (record in this race reads 404); losing spell goes back almost three years. |
25/1 |
|
11 (9) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has run well at long odds in several Group 1s, including when second in this race in 2022 (150-1) and when third to No Half Measures in this year's July Cup (40-1), but he was never a threat in the Sprint Cup six weeks ago and his overall record is none too consistent. |
50/1 |
|
9 (11) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up in the July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in 2023 and, having been lightly raced since, he was a 2l third of 14 to No Half Measures in that same Group 1 two months ago (good to firm); each-way claims if reproducing that form but his profile indicates it's far from guaranteed. |
66/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 9371-1 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (10) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Escapes a penalty for his Listed win at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; his last two runs haven't been his best but there have been mitigating factors; has a course win on his record and he should go well. |
16/1 |
|
18th 3 (18) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Only seventh in this race 12 months ago when 10lb lower; his improved form this spring has warranted this lofty mark and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month (off 1lb higher), doing best of the far-side group; still looks up against it here. |
40/1 |
|
6th 3 (9) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Listed winner at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March before close second in Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good); returned to form when first of four in the far-side group in the Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to find in today's company but he's 2-3 on soft ground and is not ruled out each-way. |
20/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 573-21 CD
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
12-time winner, including 2024 edition of this race; has a bit to prove after two down-the-field finishes but faced tough task in Group 1 July Cup here last time and he looked as good as ever when creditable third in Group 3 on Rowley Mile here (6f, good) in April; in the shake-up if back on song. |
10/1 |
|
11th 6 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Multiple winner, most recently when sent over to Qatar in February, but his form has regressed since and this is a difficult task even if a revival materialises; gained his C&D wins at handicap/Listed level; yet to score above Group 3. |
33/1 |
|
11th 11 (13) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner who has a strike-rate of 12-34 overall and 3-4 at York, the most recent course success in 7f Group 3 last June (equally effective at 6f); ties in with some of today's opponents on penultimate effort; removal of usual hood backfired last time; likely to go well. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 150-11 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (6) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Prolific AW winner whose offputting 0-21 strike-rate on turf doesn't do him anywhere near justice, as he's finished in the frame many times in Group sprints, including on this track; not far away in a Group 3 at Newbury recently and he could go well at a price now back at 6f. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 (8) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ten-time AW winner; has comparable form on turf, including in Group 3 races at Newbury, and holds place claims on the figures in this field; harder to make first choice, being 0-20 in this sphere. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 32137- D
Last run: 222 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 (5) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Won Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2025, then finished a close third to Jm Jungle in a Group 2 at Goodwood (5f, good to soft); after several low-key displays, back to form when third behind American Affair and Rumstar at Goodwood; had her path repeatedly blocked in the Nunthorpe and her fourth placing can be upgraded; fair prospects of a turnaround with Starlust and Rumstar. |
13/2 |
|
4th 16 (13) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 12lb |
Won Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2025, then finished a close third to Jm Jungle in a Group 2 at Goodwood (5f, good to soft); she's had a chequered 2026 but the return to Goodwood last time may have helped when again close up in third; needs to find more in this company. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 10 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Won the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last June before fine third in this race under a penalty (good to soft); however, she's struggled to hit the same heights subsequently. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 6066-2 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (11) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Ran a career best over this C&D when third in the 2024 Group 1 Commonwealth Cup, but he often spoils his chance these days by pulling too hard; only sixth in Group 3 here two weeks ago and he meets stronger opposition today. |
80/1 |
|
6th 5 (8) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has been a high flyer over this C&D in his time and he wasn't far away in the Group 1 July Cup on his final start in 2025; this year hasn't been going so well but he's had wind surgery since last seen in July and some sort of revival is on the cards; yard runs three. |
28/1 |
25/1
Form: 92133- D
Last run: 167 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (10) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Gained sole win in a handicap but ties in with Dickensian and Redorange on his placed form this term; chance of landing this prize partly depends on the effects of physical tweak (gelded since last run). |
14/1 |
|
8th 11 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint last October and he's gone close in a couple of Listed races at York (5f, good to firm) this season, the latest three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, his form has to go to a new level if he's to win this. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 9 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 10lb |
Third to Dickensian over C&D in May, stern assignments in Royal Ascot Group 1s since; sole win came in Yarmouth nursery and he's still in deep waters despite this apparent drop back in grade; cheekpieces replace visor. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: 41161- C
Last run: 188 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (14) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Has been described as a challenge by connections but he's a talented one and the drop to 5f suited when beating a smart rival (later runner-up at the Breeders' Cup) in a Group 3 over C&D (good; won a novice on good to firm) in October; nothing special on his recent return here but he was eased when his winning chance had gone and the return to 5f can suit; much respected. |
12/1 |
|
8th 13 (1) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Gelded prior to prevailing narrowly in the Cornwallis (5f, good; Group 3) on final 2yo start, taking record on the Newmarket tracks to 3-3; effective over 6f and looks open to further improvement; carries 3lb penalty; respected kept to this venue in first attempt against his elders. |
13/2 |
|
3 (4) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Gelded since flopping in AW Group 3 last time; recorded novice wins on the July course (6f) in last two turf attempts, leaving the impression he'll cope with this drop in trip; may do better still. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 21021- D
Last run: 221 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (10) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Classy on his day and although not at his best at Deauville in July when last seen, he had been better than ever when winning a Group 2 at York (6f, good) in May; some form claims despite the penalty but flat tracks suit him well and he's having his first run on this one; yard also represented by Division. |
8/1 |
|
1st 8 (1) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Steps up further in class but he has progressive York form and brings impressive stats, being 3-4 over C&D (gained last win cosily in good-ground Listed race) and 4-9 in headgear, which is reapplied with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; has a better chance than bare ratings suggest. |
12/1 |
|
9th 5 (8) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Has form on the Newmarket tracks but recorded last three wins at York, including when beating Crestofdistinction with more in hand than the narrow margin suggests in Listed grade on most recent appearance; likely to be more interesting when back at that venue. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 1138-5 D BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (6) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has made up into a smart 6f/7f performer this season, cosily winning Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) in August and running well when second in C&D Group 3 (good to firm; Division and Jasour behind) last month; reliable type with each-way hopes. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 6 (4) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won C&D handicap in 2025; has some scope at this level, given his good sixth of 11 in Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; slightly hampered when just behind Division); made all in a Listed race over that C&D last time; dangerous with cheekpieces replacing blinkers. |
100/30 |
|
1st 4 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Yet to win this season but took his form to a new level when fitted with blinkers for last two runs, looking unlucky not to finish closer than sixth in C&D Group 1 July Cup before running on well for second in 7f Newbury Group 2 (also good to firm) last Saturday; eased in grade today; the one to beat. |
2/1 |
12/1
Form: 074-11 D
Last run: 75 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (5) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Hard to fault on 6f handicap form this year, as when just losing out in both the Wokingham over this C&D and the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood; the return to a bare 6f will suit after running over slightly further at Doncaster last month but this calls for more back in Group company. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (4) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Came from the rear for a head second in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (head second) and very close fourth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, both 6f on good to firm; there's a bit more to be proved on this likely surface and beyond 6f but he has to be high up the list. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 37100- CD
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (5) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Successful in a Carlisle Listed event (5f, good to firm) in May; solid efforts under a penalty twice since; handles soft ground but suspicion he will prove vulnerable giving weight away again. |
9/2 |
|
8th 1 (7) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Made most to win this race (good to firm) 12 months ago and bounced back to form to beat seven rivals in Listed race at Carlisle six weeks ago; penalised this time but should give it another good go from the front. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 51824- D
Last run: 200 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Pretty lightly raced for his age, particularly in handicaps because on last four outings he contested a Listed race and three Group events; gelded after the heavy defeats on his two races in the spring this season. |
22/1 |
|
12th 6 (8) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Produced peak performance over C&D, namely close second to Elmonjed in Listed event; however, faces a stiffer assignment in this higher grade and his reappearance effort (heavy defeat in Newmarket Group 3) hardly bodes well. |
33/1 |
|
13th 3 (10) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Record of 0-5 on turf compared to 2-3 on AW; admittedly registered his peak RPR in this sphere when second Elmonjed in York Listed contest (6f) on penultimate appearance; however, needs an even bigger effort to go one better in this field. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 2205-8 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (9) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour. |
25/1 |
|
8th 11 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast. |
100/30 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £256.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £191.93 |
| Tricast | £779.70 |
| Trifecta | £1751.50 |
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