May 01 / 14.20 Newmarket

14.20

Good

JCB Newmarket Stakes (Listed Race) (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 5 runners
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JCB Newmarket Stakes (Listed Race) (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 117-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won fast-ground novice races at Beverley (7.4f) and Goodwood (1m) last summer on his first two starts; he's better than he showed when 14l seventh of eight in the Group 2 Royal Lodge here in September (1m, good to firm; 16-1) and has Dante/Derby entries but others have more pressing claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Ancient Egypt

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Won fast-ground novice races at Beverley (7.4f) and Goodwood (1m) last summer on his first two starts; he's better than he showed when 14l seventh of eight in the Group 2 Royal Lodge here in September (1m, good to firm; 16-1) and has Dante/Derby entries but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

2

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Ancient Egypt

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

1,100,000gns Frankel colt; has been more workmanlike than flashy in winning his novices at Beverley and Goodwood (1m; both on good to firm) but there's no knocking an unbeaten start and he might be the type who only does enough in his races (reportedly a lazy worker at home); has to improve at this level but that's very feasible.

8/1

1st

1

(3)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ancient Egypt

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

1,100,000gns Frankel colt whose dam is sister to 1m2f-1m4f Group 1/Grade 1 winner Midday; 8-11 in a five-runner novice at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) four weeks ago and won it in a sustained duel, rallying strongly; the form isn't exciting at this stage but he looks sure to improve; has Group 2 Royal Lodge and Group 1 Dewhurst entries.

2/1

12/1

Form: 8431-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ex-Ballydoyle colt who got off the mark in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) on his stable debut in a Wolverhampton novice (9.4f, AW) in December and followed up over this C&D (good) 16 days ago on his first handicap start; could continue to progress but does need another step forward today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Archers Bay

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Ex-Ballydoyle colt who got off the mark in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) on his stable debut in a Wolverhampton novice (9.4f, AW) in December and followed up over this C&D (good) 16 days ago on his first handicap start; could continue to progress but does need another step forward today.

12/1

1st

4

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:17 Newmarket

Archers Bay

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Some improvement in maidens in the mud for Aidan O'Brien in the autumn; 30,000gns purchase and first-time cheekpieces (replacing blinkers) when getting off the mark at first time of asking for new yard in seven-runner novice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December, making all; needs a chunk of improvement on this handicap debut but the trip should not be a problem.

12/1

1

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

14:49 Gowran Park

Archers Bay

9st 7lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: A P O’Brien

One of three for yard; beaten a long way on debut but some promise at Tipperary since with blinkers on; needs a fair bit more with the headgear retained.

12/1

6/1

Form: 21- C

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close on debut at Doncaster (1m, soft) last September then kept on well to win a 1m maiden here (good) in October; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but his dam is from a classy family and he's in excellent hands; entered in the Dante and Derby and could be set for big 3yo campaign.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Lyneham

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Went close on debut at Doncaster (1m, soft) last September then kept on well to win a 1m maiden here (good) in October; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but his dam is from a classy family and he's in excellent hands; entered in the Dante and Derby and could be set for big 3yo campaign.

6/1

1st

5

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Newmarket

Lyneham

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

425,000gns yearling by Wootton Bassett out of 1m4f-winning sister to Breeders' Cup Turf and Arc winner Found; 5-1, narrowly came off worse in a sustained duel with an Ed Dunlop-trained newcomer in maiden at Doncaster (1m, soft) three weeks ago, the pair clear of a pretty useful third; sets the standard and looks sure to improve.

11/8

8

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Lyneham

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

425,000gns yearling; Wootton Bassett half-brother to 9.4f winner Iseult Of Ireland (RPR 91); dam 1m4f winner (73), sister to Breeders' Cup Turf and Arc winner Found; another newcomer with claims on paper.

8/1

Form: 21-2 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Easy win at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last October on second start and he reappeared with a 1l Listed second here (1m1f, good) 16 days ago, staying on well; the first-time hood could help him settle better and he holds leading claims for top trainer who has won three of the last four runnings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Poseidons Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Easy win at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last October on second start and he reappeared with a 1l Listed second here (1m1f, good) 16 days ago, staying on well; the first-time hood could help him settle better and he holds leading claims for top trainer who has won three of the last four runnings.

8/11

2nd

6

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Poseidons Warrior

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Sea The Stars colt who cost 900,000euros as a yearling; close second at Haydock (1m) and justified favouritism from the front at Goodwood (1m1f, good) where he drew clear to win by 5l; represents the powerful Appleby/Buick team and looks a useful prospect; respected.

5/2

1st

4

(5)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

16:12 Goodwood

Poseidons Warrior

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

900,000euros yearling by Sea The Stars; very weak 13-2 for maiden at Haydock (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago and awkward from the outside stall but he moved up nicely over 2f out and kept on in second of nine, just in front of Edwin Hubble, despite hanging left; that looks the best form in this field and he should improve.

10/11

Form: 1-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £64.90
Straight Forecast £62.69
Trifecta £314.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Poseidon's Warrior

NEWMARKET:

My Love Is King

The Times:

My Love Is King

Telegraph:

My Love Is King

Daily Mail:

My Love Is King

The Sun:

My Love Is King

Daily Record:

My Love Is King

RP RATINGS:

Poseidon's Warrior

TOPSPEED:

Poseidon's Warrior

POSTDATA:

Poseidon's Warrior

The Guardian:

Poseidon's Warrior

D Express:

Poseidon's Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Poseidon's Warrior

The Star:

Poseidon's Warrior