15.30
SoftWilliam Hill Temple Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £93571.5
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 1
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 6450-1 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (6) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Turned his back on a brilliant AW career and, after some fruitless efforts on turf in 2025, as when fading into mid-division in this race, the switch has paid off handsomely since he was gelded, the usual front-running tactics working well at Newmarket (good to firm) before he showed he doesn't have to lead when arriving late for a cosy Group 2 win at Haydock (also 5f, good to soft) in May; this stiff 5f asks a question but he could achieve yet more. |
13/2 |
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1st 7 (6) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Not beaten far in two 5f Group 1s last August/September (good to firm/yielding) and he finally got off the mark on turf when making all in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was his first run since being gelded and he could be tough to reel in. |
4/1 |
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1st 5 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Often leads; he's pure quality on the AW (4-4) but has had trouble sustaining his effort on turf, even allowing for being first home on his side in a Group 2 at Goodwood in August; gelded since last seen but whether he'll appreciate this stiff finish is questionable. |
8/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1151-0 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (15) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Didn't give his running in bid for back-to-back victories in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (last of 26) last month, but he'd previously shaped well when second in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock; this C&D winner (good to firm) takes a drop in grade and will be a danger to all if on a going day. |
11/2 |
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26th 2 (18) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
A massive improver in 2025 as he was still cleaning up in handicaps in the spring before nipping home to win this race (good to firm) from Frost At Dawn; down the field on first run since, at York in May, but he came on a ton to chase home Night Raider at Haydock (5f, good to soft) latest; likely to pull out the stops for another excellent effort. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 (10) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Highly progressive in 2025, winning the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); also won on good to soft last year; it was his first run since when down the field at York recently and he may have needed it, but a dramatic transformation is required just ten days on. |
9/1 |
14/1
- Place: £7.90
Form: 812-39 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
3-3 at Ayr, all in Listed races including a dead-heat in this race in 2024; ran another fine race when third to classy stablemate Night Raider in the Group 2 Temple Stakes four weeks ago; obvious chance back down in grade and rain won't bother her. |
11/8 |
|
3rd 9 (12) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Three Listed wins, latest at Ayr (5.5f, soft) last September; returned with Listed third at Bath (5f, good) but well beaten in Longchamp Group 3 (5f, soft) since; fifth in this race in 2024; may again be vulnerable. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 12lb |
Her three Listed wins have all come at Ayr, but she is fully effective elsewhere and ran right up to her best when a neck second at Ascot when last seen in October (5f, soft); can go well fresh and she is a leading contender despite her 3lb penalty. |
2/1 |
8/1
Form: 557-11 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (5) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Prominent racer started his campaign with back-to-back handicap wins at Newmarket (5f, good) and York (5f, good); yet to score at Pattern level but huge runs the last twice in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good) and when a 1.5l fifth of 26 in the King Charles III (5f, gd-fm) at Royal Ascot; fourth in this last year and should be in the mix again. |
9/2 |
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5th 6 (23) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
3-30 turf strike-rate doesn't do justice to his ability and he confirmed his recent improvement when a highly creditable fourth, again from the front, in a Group 2 at Haydock (good to soft; acts well on good) in May; this stiffer track and tougher opposition are likely to count against him. |
25/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
He's got back on track in a major way in 5f handicaps this spring, winning at Newmarket then impressively making all in a big field at York last week (both on good ground; effective on soft early in career); back up in grade this afternoon but this thriving 5yo could be capable of another bold bid. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 2865-6 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 18 (2) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Had a brainstorm before this race last year when refusing to go in the stalls but she'd impressed the time before when winning a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good); some respectable efforts in Group races over the last 12 months haven't suggested she'll be a serious threat this time. |
40/1 |
|
5th 12 (11) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Made it 2-2 for the yard (good/good to soft) when winning this last year and some good runs in defeat subsequently, including in Group 1s; could improve for her recent reappearance sixth at Longchamp; might be thereabouts. |
8/1 |
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6th 10 (14) |
14th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Beat today's rival She's Quality to win 5f Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in May; did not compete at Royal Ascot after spreading a plate; outpointed by Arizona Blaze in a C&D Group 2 here in July; was a bit slow out of the stalls, and it was the same story in the Nunthorpe, could feature if avoiding a recurrence. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 637-44 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (7) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Listed winner as a 2yo (6f, good to firm); running creditably in defeat this year and has the second highest BHA rating in the field but likely vulnerable to anything progressive. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 (5) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Useful filly who ran respectably against her elders in the Temple Stakes at Haydock most recently and is one of the main players on ratings back down in grade; capable of taking a serious hand but rather lacks room for progress and is 0-10 since Listed win last June. |
10/1 |
|
6th 13 (2) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 9lb |
2yo Listed winner at Newmarket last June and has run well when fourth in Group 3/Listed races on her two starts this spring, but she would be a shock winner today. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 2213-3 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Sometimes slowly away; never dangerous in Group 2 and Group 1 races on last two starts; progressive otherwise, in handicaps prior to good efforts at Listed level; could go well, back down in grade. |
9/1 |
|
21th 5 (1) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Unraced as 2yo; made good progress in 2025, ending with a Listed third of ten over C&D (soft) but, after a satisfactory return in a similar race at Naas (good) in April, he was never involved in the Group 2 at Haydock won by Night Raider; aiming high today. |
66/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
4yo who made his debut last May and progressed very nicely, his campaign culminating in Listed third at Ascot (5f, soft) in October; returned with Listed third at Naas (5f, good) where he might have won with a clear run; others have better form but he's unexposed and could have more to offer. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 2430-0 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 16 (3) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has only ever won three races but there's no doubting how smart she is when getting good to firm ground, as when beaten by only American Affair in the 2025 running and a later third to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York; it's easy to excuse two defeats in 2026 and look forward to another solid show. |
40/1 |
|
8th 11 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Made all in Listed race here (6f, good to firm) last May and placed in two 5f Group 1s subsequently; in the mix on best form and she's a lot better than she showed at Newmarket on her return, but has to leave that heavy defeat well behind; cheekpieces go on; slight doubt about slow ground. |
10/1 |
|
13th 10 (12) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
A record of two wins from 16 turf starts in no way does justice to the Group 1 form she's capable of, such as a close second in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot and a third to Asfoora in the Nunthorpe at York (both 5f, good to firm); the likely fast ground is a blessing and has good claims if on song. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 3160-4 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (10) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Six wins to his name include 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last summer; not quite at his best this season, although a midfield run in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time was a step in the right direction; third here 12 months ago and should be involved in the shake-up again. |
7/1 |
|
11th 7 (14) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do. |
50/1 |
|
9th 6 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 3130-9 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 (14) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
10yo who is very hard to fancy on what he's produced on his last three starts, down the field in the Temple Stakes at Haydock four weeks ago; however, he showed considerable spark as recently as last October, with a Grade 2 win in the US, and he won this race in 2023 (at 80-1) and 2024 (14-1); didn't run in it last year; certainly not written off today. |
66/1 |
|
10th 1 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Won the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot in 2023 and 2024 and added 5.5f Grade 2 win at Keeneland last October; however, this 10yo wasn't at his best at Meydan in March on his sole run this year, and the drop back to 5f and the forecast slow ground are likely negatives. |
33/1 |
|
10th 4 (10) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Best on good or quicker; his trainer has done so well to keep him to such a high level over the years and he's 2-2 here (including this race in 2022) as well as winning two Group 1s at Royal Ascot, the latest only last June; however, yesterday's rain won't have been welcomed. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 4121-3 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Dual Listed winner who faced a stiff task in deep waters at Royal Ascot last time; respectable third to Rumstar in this race last year and was only one place behind that rival in the 2026 Palace House; in the mix. |
8/1 |
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17th 11 (10) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard. |
50/1 |
|
11th 8 (4) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
His form took a surge forward towards the end of last season with 5f Listed wins for Mick Appleby at Beverley (good to firm) and Ascot (soft); reappeared with 3l third of 14 to Night Raider on stable debut in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and he's open to improvement on this second start of the season; one to consider. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 7171-0 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Australian mare who has become less consistent with age but is very smart on her day, as three Group 1 wins on British/French soil attest; showed clear signs of a return to form last time when bidding to regain her King Charles III Stakes crown; top rated, back down in grade. |
2/1 |
|
7th 13 (26) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Superb Australian mare who was produced to perfection to win this in 2024 (good to firm); her preparation didn't go well last year when only fifth but she later added two more Group 1 wins in the Nunthorpe at York and the Abbaye at Longchamp; well below best in two runs this year (without regular blinkers which now return with tongue-tie added) but the wet winter in Britain would have been a shock to her system and she's not at all ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
12th 2 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Carries a 5lb penalty today and she was down the field on her comeback at Newmarket three weeks ago; however, she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect having won two 5f Group 1s last season, namely the Nunthorpe at York (good to firm) and the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp (very soft). |
6/1 |
Non-runners
First Instinct
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.23 |
| Tricast | £750.28 |
| Trifecta | £1621.80 |