April 24 / 15.00 Sandown

15.00

Good

bet365 Mile (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £93571.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 6 runners
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bet365 Mile (Group 2)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1121-1 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Progressive colt who readily bagged Group 1 honours at Meydan (1m1f, good) three months ago, taking record to 6-8; however, appears to need further improvement to defy 5lb penalty and was no match for Zeus Olympios in last domestic outing.
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3rd

4

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Opera Ballo

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Largely progressive colt whose strike-rate of 7-10 includes wins this year at Meydan (Group 1) and Sandown (made all for a particularly good Group 2 performance under a penalty); collared only towards the finish by Ten Bob Tony and one other rival in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently, deserving credit having set a solid pace over that stiff 1m; flexible tactically and doesn't necessarily need to front-run; the pick of the older runners on ratings and duly commands respect.

7/2

3rd

7

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Opera Ballo

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Made all for 3l success in a particularly good edition of the bet365 Mile (Group 2) at Sandown most recently, defying a 5lb penalty for his Group 1 win at Meydan and taking record to 7-9, as well as reversing Newmarket autumn placings with Zeus Olympios; doesn't necessarily need to dominate up front; new rating puts him on a par with stablemate Notable Speech and even bigger figures may be on the way; respected.

7/2

1st

2

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Opera Ballo

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Progressive colt who readily bagged Group 1 honours at Meydan (1m1f, good) three months ago, taking record to 6-8; however, appears to need further improvement to defy 5lb penalty and was no match for Zeus Olympios in last domestic outing.

8/1

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21145- C BF

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Very progressive until having plausible excuses in the Sussex Stakes (found to be lame) and QEII (draw to some extent) in last two appearances; impressive wins in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes make him the one to beat, provided he's back in similar form.
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2nd

5

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Field Of Gold

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Very progressive until having plausible excuses in the Sussex Stakes (found to be lame) and QEII (draw to some extent) in last two appearances; impressive wins in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes make him the one to beat, provided he's back in similar form.

11/10

11

(14)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Field Of Gold

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Disappointing 1-3 favourite in messy running of the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood in July but was found to be lame; prior to that he achieved superstar status when easily winning the St James's Palace Stakes here (1m, good to firm; round course), having also impressed in the Irish 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) previously; he'll be extremely tough to beat if back to his best.

15/8

5

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Field Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ran creditably on soft ground in French contest once, raced on good/firmer otherwise; has followed a very similar path to his brilliant sire Kingman, who won this prize 11 years ago; looked a shade unlucky in the 2,000 Guineas, then gained compensation in the Irish equivalent and was again impressive in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot where he recorded an RPR that surpasses his dad's peak figure; outstanding 3yo and emerging star who sets a tall standard.

1/3

OUR TIP

9/4

Form: 1111- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive in his first campaign last year and still unbeaten (4-4); won going away from Opera Ballo in Group 2 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on final start; remains one to follow and has the makings of a Group 1 colt this term; commands respect.
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10th

5

(10)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Ascot

Zeus Olympios

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Unraced on ground softer than good; 4-4 in his first season last year; opened his 2026 account with success in the Summer Mile (Group 2) at Ascot and was beaten only a neck by Rayif in the Marois at Deauville despite rider dropping his whip over 1f out; made the frame in the Lockinge and Queen Anne earlier on; may still have a Group 1 in him.

11/1

1st

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:27 Ascot

Zeus Olympios

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

4-4 in his first season last year, culminating in Group 2 win at Newmarket (1m, good to firm); back to somewhere approaching that form when third to Notable Speech in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good) and respectable fourth to Ten Bob Tony in the Queen Anne here (straight 1m, good to firm) since, keeping on again after getting outpaced; likely to go well but More Thunder was ahead of him on those last two starts.

3/1

4th

9

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Zeus Olympios

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

4-4 in his first season last year, culminating in Group 2 win at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) where he won going away from Opera Ballo; unable to confirm placings with that opponent at Sandown on reappearance but wasn't disgraced and he subsequently ran better, behind Notable Speech and More Thunder, in the Lockinge at Newbury; may yet tap back into his tremendous earlier progress and prove that he can still become a top miler; remains of major interest.

8/1

Form: 62211- CD

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who finished third in this race last year; returns to Sandown but may be flattered by his new rating, having been perhaps helped by the draw when registering a 100-1 success in the Group 1 QEII at Ascot (good) on last appearance; needs to prove he can back up that form.
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8th

1

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Ciceros Gift

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Returns to the scene of his biggest performance but that 100-1 success in last year's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes over C&D (good) still seems something of a fluke, having been seemingly helped by the draw; has failed to back up the form in races won by Opera Ballo and Notable Speech this season, beaten about 7l both times; dubious claims.

40/1

7th

1

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Ciceros Gift

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Didn't have the ideal set-up at Sandown (behind Zeus Olympios) on reappearance but still needs to prove the form of his 100-1 success in last year's Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II (1m, good) at Ascot, where he was possibly helped by the draw, can be backed up; may be flattered by his mark.

33/1

4th

1

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Ciceros Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Dual C&D winner who finished third in this race last year; returns to Sandown but may be flattered by his new rating, having been perhaps helped by the draw when registering a 100-1 success in the Group 1 QEII at Ascot (good) on last appearance; needs to prove he can back up that form.

20/1

Form: 21117- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Did very well (3-5) last season for new stable, completing a notable summer hat-trick (7f/1m, good to firm) that culminated in Group 1 success at York; not disgraced from unfavourable draw in the QEII on final outing; may rate higher still and looks likely to go well.
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6th

3

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Doncaster

Never So Brave

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent and broadly not at his best this season, only fifth in Newbury Group 2 most recently; outgunned by Qirat at York in June; however, he's one of the strongest contenders on peak form, namely 2025 hat-trick that culminated in Group 1 win at York (7f, good to firm).

11/2

5th

2

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Never So Brave

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

7f wins include the Group 1 City Of York Stakes last summer; not quite at his best this year, although a sixth in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood last month (80-1) was no disgrace; back down in grade and returns to his optimum distance so should be thereabouts.

3/1

6th

3

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Never So Brave

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Proved somewhat resurgent with second-place finish behind Qirat over 7f at York last time, the C&D of his Group 1 success last August; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in trip/class and possibly isn't crying out for this return to 1m, despite being a distance winner.

50/1

12/1

Form: 28390- CD

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Below best in three of his last four outings in 2025 but commenced the campaign splendidly, winning twice (including in this race) then going close in the Group 1 Lockinge; while today may be a good time to catch him, he faces a slightly stiffer assignment in this field.
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9th

1

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Ascot

Dancing Gemini

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Roger Teal

Promised to be a top miler in 2025, having started that season in tremendous style, but has posted inconsistent figures since going close in the Lockinge; best effort of 2026 when fourth in that Newbury contest in May; down the field in this race 12 months ago; again looks up against it.

66/1

6th

2

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

13:25 Haydock

Dancing Gemini

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Roger Teal

Has never convinced beyond a mile, making it 0-4 at 1m2f/1m4f when last in a Group 2 at York in July; a repeat of his 3l fourth to Notable Speech in the Group 1 Lockinge (first-time cheekpieces) in May would guarantee a major role at this level, and he nearly won that race the previous year; has smart form on all surfaces.

11/4

5th

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:35 York

Dancing Gemini

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Roger Teal

Most recent success came in Group 2 at Sandown (1m, good) last April; not at best in three runs this season, including in same race and when returned to 1m2f for Group 1 at Royal Ascot five weeks ago; needs a revival.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.50
Straight Forecast £8.72
Trifecta £32.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Field Of Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Zeus Olympios

Telegraph:

Never So Brave

LAMBOURN:

Cicero's Gift

D Express:

Zeus Olympios

Daily Mirror:

Zeus Olympios

The Star:

Zeus Olympios

Daily Record:

Zeus Olympios

TOPSPEED:

Field Of Gold

POSTDATA:

Field Of Gold

NEWMARKET:

Field Of Gold

The Times:

Field Of Gold

The Guardian:

Field Of Gold

Daily Mail:

Field Of Gold

The Sun:

Field Of Gold