May 16 / 15.10 Newbury

15.10

Good

Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £36861.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £3.85

Form: 2125-4 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Posted good performances (won/second) in sales races last term and ran creditably off top weight in Newmarket handicap (6f, good) on reappearance; however, has something to find on ratings in this field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:02 Newbury

Song Of The Clyde

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Sole 3yo in this field; largely progressive colt whose form features wins in York sales race as a 2yo and C&D Listed event on penultimate outing; creditable seventh in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot latest; may have more to offer back down in class; major player.

5/1

7th

13

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Song Of The Clyde

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won a sales race at York (6f, good to firm) last August and his form went to a new level when an all-the-way Listed winner at Newbury (6f, good) last month, narrowly from Albert Einstein; this is his first Group-race assignment and further improvement is needed but he's an each-way possible.

16/1

1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Song Of The Clyde

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Posted good performances (won/second) in sales races last term and ran creditably off top weight in Newmarket handicap (6f, good) on reappearance; however, has something to find on ratings in this field.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 11-63 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 12346-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Held by Wise Approach on Group 1 Middle Park running (6f) but otherwise proved a useful and consistent sprinter last term, winning at Royal Ascot (Listed) and making the frame in several other notable races; solid claims, assuming he has trained on.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Havana Hurricane

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful 2yo, winning the Windsor Castle over C&D last June and running creditably in Group 2 company on a couple of occasions; two sound efforts this year, including in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (5f, good) eight days ago; this test should suit and he's a possible.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Havana Hurricane

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful and broadly consistent sprinter whose Listed/Group form includes a 2yo win at Royal Ascot; faced a stiffer task in the Commonwealth Cup back there last time; has earned top weight on handicap debut and looks one of the main players; wears first-time headgear.

7/2

18th

7

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Havana Hurricane

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

0-5 since winning the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes here 12 months ago (5f, good to firm) and couldn't threaten Song Of The Clyde and Albert Einstein when third in Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) on reappearance; however, he was held up in a race in which the first two were in front throughout, and today's big field and stiff finish may well see him to better effect.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2131-5 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Campaigned only on good/firmer; progressive 2yo campaign featured 6f wins at Newbury (Listed) and Newmarket (Group 1 Middle Park Stakes); may be back in top form with Ascot reappearance (Group 3) under his belt; major player, despite conceding weight all round.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

15

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Wise Approach

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Runner-up to Charles Darwin in the Norfolk here (5f, good to firm) 12 months ago and won the Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September; hasn't hit the same heights in races won by Coppull and Song Of The Clyde this season but he's not written off.

11/1

4th

1

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Wise Approach

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Campaigned only on good/firmer; progressive 2yo campaign featured 6f wins at Newbury (Listed) and Newmarket (Group 1 Middle Park Stakes); may be back in top form with Ascot reappearance (Group 3) under his belt; major player, despite conceding weight all round.

9/2

5th

1

(3)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Ascot

Wise Approach

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

On the up when last seen, rounding off his 2yo campaign with a comfortable come-from-behind win in the Middle Park in September (6f, good to firm); may confirm his superiority over Brussels and Coppull despite the weights turnaround and he is not fully exposed just yet.

11/8

25/1

Form: 2432-1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has a broadly solid record, latterly on AW; registered a neck success in useful conditions race at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) on seasonal debut; however, needs to show further improvement back on turf.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

23th

5

(21)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sirius A

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: James Horton

Won a maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his second run as a 2yo; creditable efforts in Listed/Group 3 events afterwards (5f-7f); only had to match that form to win a 6f conditions event at Wolverhampton on his return in April and he was put in his place in Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked but this looks a tough mark and the return to 5f isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

5th

9

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Sirius A

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Has a broadly solid record, latterly on AW; registered a neck success in useful conditions race at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) on seasonal debut; however, needs to show further improvement back on turf.

25/1

6th
2 (10)
Ardisia

14/1

Form: 127-74 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Picked up a lot of prize-money during a busy 2yo season and ran respectably in 6f Group 3 at Ascot most recently; however, has probably already reached his ceiling, unlike some of today's rivals.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Ardisia

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Hugo Palmer

Five wins in a stellar 2025 included the Redcar Two Year Old Trophy, but his form has plateaued this season; ran respectably in Listed race at Epsom on Oaks day but he'll need much more to figure here.

66/1

3rd

1

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Ardisia

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Picked up a lot of prize-money during a busy 2yo season but isn't totally solid on 2026 efforts and has probably already reached his ceiling anyway; seems unlikely defy a 3lb penalty and top weight.

16/1

6th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ardisia

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Hugo Palmer

Picked up a lot of prize-money during a busy 2yo season and ran respectably in 6f Group 3 at Ascot most recently; however, has probably already reached his ceiling, unlike some of today's rivals.

14/1

9/4

Form: 1213- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly over 6f on good to firm ground last year for Ed Walker, acquitting herself well at Group level after debut win; prevailed in the Lowther at York on penultimate start, then ran well in Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes that was won by the subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner; respected at the weights on debut for new connections.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Royal Fixation

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Leading 2yo, seeing off America Queen by 1l in the Group 2 Lowther over C&D (good to firm) at last year's Ebor meeting; also had that reopposing rival and Fitzella behind her when third to True Love in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket in the autumn (final start for Ed Walker); raced keenly and faded into a below-form seventh in 6f Newbury Listed race on reappearance for new connections; fitted with a first-time cheekpieces and tongue-tie combination as she bids to bounce back to form with a bang.

7/1

7th

11

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Royal Fixation

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K R Burke

Progressive filly over 6f on good to firm ground last year for Ed Walker, acquitting herself well at Group level after debut win; prevailed in the Lowther at York on penultimate start, then ran well in Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes that was won by the subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner; respected at the weights on debut for new connections.

9/4

3rd

8

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Royal Fixation

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

All three runs at 6f on good to firm; went close in the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge on the July course and she looked a high-class juvenile when quickening well to beat America Queen by 1l in the Group 2 Lowther at York last month; seems highly regarded and could be anything; probably the one to beat.

2/1

14/1

Form: 212-17 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Talented, albeit is a shade quirky, and made a mockery of his mark in Southwell handicap (6f, AW) on reappearance; eventually dropped away in Ascot Group 3 since but may still have more to offer; not written off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Emphatic winner of handicap debut on Southwell AW (6f) in March; found Group 3 and Listed races too daunting on next two starts and he made only modest late headway into mid-division over 5f at Royal Ascot (40-1; without regular hood, as today); return to 6f should suit but the same applies to others from that race.

22/1

14th

8

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ghost Mode

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo and took his form to a new level with an emphatic win at Southwell (6f, AW) in March; a refusal to settle has compromised him in Group 3/Listed events on his last two starts but this mark is surely in range judged on that Southwell win and he is interesting now dropped to 5f for the first time; hooded every time except today.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Talented, albeit is a shade quirky, and made a mockery of his mark in Southwell handicap (6f, AW) on reappearance; eventually dropped away in Ascot Group 3 since but may still have more to offer; not written off.

14/1

Form: 2153-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Irish colt who has performed creditably at Listed level since winning a notable maiden at York but needs improvement for the first-time headgear in this second start for new stable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Frescobaldi

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

York maiden winner for Ballydoyle over 7f before two good runs in Listed company on AW over same distance; ran to a similar level on first start for new yard after break when beaten 2.5l into fifth by Charles Darwin in Committed Stakes at Navan; friendless in market and ran poorly at Newbury 49 days ago; gelded since and chance if reproducing that Navan run back up in trip.

5/1

10th

6

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Frescobaldi

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Irish colt who has performed creditably at Listed level since winning a notable maiden at York but needs improvement for the first-time headgear in this second start for new stable.

66/1

33/1

Form: 22-16

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

40/1

Form: 16548- CD

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Gained one of his 2yo wins over C&D but had his limitations rather exposed in better races subsequently; gelded after final outing; stiff task on on reappearance, being bottom of this pack on ratings.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Egoli

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Highly tried after winning a York maiden (6f, good to firm) and a Newbury novice (6f, good) last season; gelded in November; disappointing this season; first run at 7f.

10/1

6th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Egoli

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Highly tried last term after novice success; never figured in Windsor handicap on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt; check the betting.

10/1

9th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Egoli

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a maiden and a novice last summer before coming up short in stronger company; gelded over the winter; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Newbury last month (6f Listed; 40-1 at the time of withdrawal); this should be more suitable but others bring stronger claims.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £73.50
Straight Forecast £45.12
Trifecta £676.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Fixation

POSTDATA:

Albert Einstein

NEWMARKET:

Wise Approach

The Times:

Song Of The Clyde

RP RATINGS:

Royal Fixation

TOPSPEED:

Royal Fixation

The Guardian:

Royal Fixation

Daily Mirror:

Royal Fixation

Daily Record:

Royal Fixation

Daily Mail:

Wise Approach

Telegraph:

Albert Einstein

D Express:

Albert Einstein

The Sun:

Albert Einstein

The Star:

Albert Einstein