14.00

2/1

Place: £1.30

Form: 11114- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict

Cracking purchase at 35,000gns as a yearling, and developed into a smart colt during a 2025 season that featured wins in three major 2yo races, notably the National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, yielding) where his gameness was confirmed; handled the July course at Newmarket in the summer but proved all at sea on the Rowley Mile in the Dewhurst, losing his unbeaten record (still ran respectably in fourth place); he's the pick on form and launches 3yo campaign in a race that his trainer's father Fulke won twice.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 11 (9)	17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1	15:20 Ascot Zavateri 9st 3lb J: Charles Bishop T: Eve Johnson Houghton	Very likeable colt whose record of 4-5 as a 2yo featured a narrow defeat of Gstaad in Irish Group 1, again showing gameness; twice behind that rival since but holds a fighting chance in another rematch, having recorded a personal best by readily justifying favouritism in the Celebration Mile (Group 2) at Goodwood most recently; that was on soft ground but he has been effective on good/firmer; peaking at the right time and still unexposed over this distance; respected.	9/1
1st 9 (6)	29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1	15:10 Goodwood Zavateri 9st 1lb J: Charles Bishop T: Eve Johnson Houghton	Gamely won the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood and National Stakes at the Curragh (beat Gstaad) during his productive 2yo campaign; missed the 2,000 Guineas due to a setback but has shown he retains plenty of ability with fifth-place finishes in two Group 1 races this summer, the Sussex Stakes over C&D on first occasion (sole 1m attempt); highly respected back down in class.	2/1
5th 14 (2)	22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1	15:00 York Zavateri 9st 3lb J: Charles Bishop T: Eve Johnson Houghton	One of the best 2yos around last season, with his head defeat of Gstaad in the Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, yielding; unraced on softer) his most striking piece of form; a setback ruled out him out of the 2,000 Guineas after shaping encouragingly in a trial, and he got messed about at a crucial stage when fifth in the Sussex (one place behind Ten Bob Tony); this shorter trip might be a better fit for him and, as he still retains some upside, he looks a key player.	11/2

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Starting price

5th

11

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Ascot

9st 3lb

Very likeable colt whose record of 4-5 as a 2yo featured a narrow defeat of Gstaad in Irish Group 1, again showing gameness; twice behind that rival since but holds a fighting chance in another rematch, having recorded a personal best by readily justifying favouritism in the Celebration Mile (Group 2) at Goodwood most recently; that was on soft ground but he has been effective on good/firmer; peaking at the right time and still unexposed over this distance; respected.

9/1

1st

9

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Goodwood

9st 1lb

Gamely won the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood and National Stakes at the Curragh (beat Gstaad) during his productive 2yo campaign; missed the 2,000 Guineas due to a setback but has shown he retains plenty of ability with fifth-place finishes in two Group 1 races this summer, the Sussex Stakes over C&D on first occasion (sole 1m attempt); highly respected back down in class.

2/1

5th

14

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

9st 3lb

One of the best 2yos around last season, with his head defeat of Gstaad in the Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, yielding; unraced on softer) his most striking piece of form; a setback ruled out him out of the 2,000 Guineas after shaping encouragingly in a trial, and he got messed about at a crucial stage when fifth in the Sussex (one place behind Ten Bob Tony); this shorter trip might be a better fit for him and, as he still retains some upside, he looks a key player.

11/2

3rd

1 (4)

Albert Einstein

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

2/1

Place: £1.20

Form: 11-6 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict

Rare runner in the Greenham for his powerful connections, who are still working out whether the highly regarded colt is a Guineas prospect or needs a return to 6f over which he was 2-2 as a 2yo (both on good ground); only sixth when favourite for Curragh Listed race (7f, soft to heavy; took a good hold) on return from ten-month absence but retains potential and could well take a big step forward, as well as settle better, in first-time hood with the outing under his belt; adds great interest to this field.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
14th 1 (11)	19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1	15:05 Ascot Albert Einstein 9st 2lb J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien	2-2 in truncated 2yo campaign, including 6f Group 3; 0-3 this year but appeared suited by the drop back to 6f when neck second to Song Of The Clyde in Listed race at Newbury (good) last month, faring best of those who raced in the centre group; improvement needed but he's Ryan Moore's mount of the Ballydoyle three and could still have more to offer; not ruled out.	6/1
2nd 3 (4)	16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1	15:10 Newbury Albert Einstein 9st 2lb J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien	Has rather compromised his chance by taking a good hold in 7f events this term, latest at Newbury (Group 3) when still running creditably in a hood that is now removed; skipped the Guineas option and heads down the Commonwealth Cup route instead; 2-2 previously, both wins over 6f in May 2025, including Curragh Group 3; retains potential.	5/2
3rd 1 (4)	18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1	14:00 Newbury Albert Einstein 9st 2lb J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien	Rare runner in the Greenham for his powerful connections, who are still working out whether the highly regarded colt is a Guineas prospect or needs a return to 6f over which he was 2-2 as a 2yo (both on good ground); only sixth when favourite for Curragh Listed race (7f, soft to heavy; took a good hold) on return from ten-month absence but retains potential and could well take a big step forward, as well as settle better, in first-time hood with the outing under his belt; adds great interest to this field.	2/1

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Jockey / Trainer

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Starting price

14th

1

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

9st 2lb

2-2 in truncated 2yo campaign, including 6f Group 3; 0-3 this year but appeared suited by the drop back to 6f when neck second to Song Of The Clyde in Listed race at Newbury (good) last month, faring best of those who raced in the centre group; improvement needed but he's Ryan Moore's mount of the Ballydoyle three and could still have more to offer; not ruled out.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

9st 2lb

Has rather compromised his chance by taking a good hold in 7f events this term, latest at Newbury (Group 3) when still running creditably in a hood that is now removed; skipped the Guineas option and heads down the Commonwealth Cup route instead; 2-2 previously, both wins over 6f in May 2025, including Curragh Group 3; retains potential.

5/2

3rd

1

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

9st 2lb

Rare runner in the Greenham for his powerful connections, who are still working out whether the highly regarded colt is a Guineas prospect or needs a return to 6f over which he was 2-2 as a 2yo (both on good ground); only sixth when favourite for Curragh Listed race (7f, soft to heavy; took a good hold) on return from ten-month absence but retains potential and could well take a big step forward, as well as settle better, in first-time hood with the outing under his belt; adds great interest to this field.

2/1

4th

6 (3)

Needle Match

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

10/1

Form: 1- C

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Edged ahead inside the final half-furlong and did just enough at Newbury (6.5f, soft) on the same day that Gonna Fly won in better style over 1m; holds a 2,000 Guineas entry, unlike that rival, and is open to progress; bottom of this pack on bare figures as things stand, however.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 8 (6)	17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1	15:20 Ascot Needle Match 9st 3lb J: Cieren Fallon T: William Haggas	Successful in sole 2yo start; has performed well in a couple of Group 3 contests this term but was a disappointing favourite, albeit on heavy ground, kept to same grade last time; seemed unsuited by Newmarket in sole Group 1 attempt (2,000 Guineas); bottom on ratings back up in class.	100/1
7th 8 (2)	5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 1	13:25 Haydock Needle Match 9st 0lb J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	Won his Newbury maiden on soft; has raced only four times and sole blip came when 18-1 for the 2,000 Guineas; interesting that he was considered up to that task and, after a break of 96 days, he did all his best work late to take second in a 1m Group 3 at Leopardstown (good); there's surely more to come, as a Group 1 QEII entry would imply.	11/4
2nd 8 (6)	6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y	18:00 Leopardstown Needle Match 9st 2lb J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	Narrow winner of a maiden over an extended 6f (soft) on his debut at Newbury last October; reappeared in the Greenham at the same venue and emerged with credit in finishing fourth of eight, looking in need of a stronger gallop; still looked raw when running in the 2,000 Guineas, eased when beaten; interesting here if he emerges more mature after three months off.	7/2

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Starting price

4th

8

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

9st 3lb

Successful in sole 2yo start; has performed well in a couple of Group 3 contests this term but was a disappointing favourite, albeit on heavy ground, kept to same grade last time; seemed unsuited by Newmarket in sole Group 1 attempt (2,000 Guineas); bottom on ratings back up in class.

100/1

7th

8

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

9st 0lb

Won his Newbury maiden on soft; has raced only four times and sole blip came when 18-1 for the 2,000 Guineas; interesting that he was considered up to that task and, after a break of 96 days, he did all his best work late to take second in a 1m Group 3 at Leopardstown (good); there's surely more to come, as a Group 1 QEII entry would imply.

11/4

2nd

8

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

9st 2lb

Narrow winner of a maiden over an extended 6f (soft) on his debut at Newbury last October; reappeared in the Greenham at the same venue and emerged with credit in finishing fourth of eight, looking in need of a stronger gallop; still looked raw when running in the 2,000 Guineas, eased when beaten; interesting here if he emerges more mature after three months off.

7/2

5th

7 (1)

J: James Doyle

6/1

Form: 21-311 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict

Has shown further improvement at Meydan this year and landed the Jumeirah 2,000 Guineas (1m, good; Listed) by 1l most recently, taking overall record to 3-5; the form received a boost of sorts at Newmarket this week; sole Newbury effort, namely close second in strong maiden (6f) last May, has worked out very well; solid claims.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 7 (1)	18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1	14:00 Newbury Title Role 9st 2lb J: James Doyle T: Simon & Ed Crisford	Has shown further improvement at Meydan this year and landed the Jumeirah 2,000 Guineas (1m, good; Listed) by 1l most recently, taking overall record to 3-5; the form received a boost of sorts at Newmarket this week; sole Newbury effort, namely close second in strong maiden (6f) last May, has worked out very well; solid claims.	6/1
8 (2)	8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5	17:40 Kempton (AW) Title Role 9st 7lb J: Oisin Murphy T: Simon & Ed Crisford	500,000gns breeze-up 2yo; sent off 7-2 favourite when beaten a short head into second of 18 behind Humidity on his Newbury debut (6f, good) in May; the form of that race has worked out spectacularly well and although it is a concern he has been absent since, he should still take all the beating; holds an Irish 2,000 Guineas entry.	10/11
2nd 16 (1)	16th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	15:00 Newbury Title Role 9st 7lb J: Harry Davies T: Simon & Ed Crisford	90,000gns yearling, 500,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Too Darn Hot half-brother to five winners, notably Dolce Courage (7f/1m AW; RPR 93), dam US 1m1f Grade 3 scorer (97); high-yield stable; one for the shortlist.	9/2

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5th

7

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

Has shown further improvement at Meydan this year and landed the Jumeirah 2,000 Guineas (1m, good; Listed) by 1l most recently, taking overall record to 3-5; the form received a boost of sorts at Newmarket this week; sole Newbury effort, namely close second in strong maiden (6f) last May, has worked out very well; solid claims.

6/1

8

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

500,000gns breeze-up 2yo; sent off 7-2 favourite when beaten a short head into second of 18 behind Humidity on his Newbury debut (6f, good) in May; the form of that race has worked out spectacularly well and although it is a concern he has been absent since, he should still take all the beating; holds an Irish 2,000 Guineas entry.

10/11

2nd

16

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies