14.33
Good To FirmBetway Achilles Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £34026
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 100-08 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (5) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Successful in a Carlisle Listed event (5f, good to firm) in May; solid efforts under a penalty twice since; handles soft ground but suspicion he will prove vulnerable giving weight away again. |
9/2 |
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8th 1 (7) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Made most to win this race (good to firm) 12 months ago and bounced back to form to beat seven rivals in Listed race at Carlisle six weeks ago; penalised this time but should give it another good go from the front. |
6/1 |
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1st 5 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back. |
5/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 1-4880
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 18 (13) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
All races over 7f until running a screamer in a close third of 28 (good to firm) in this race last year; ready winner of his next 6f start, on the AW last October; has had some trip and aids switches for new yard but looked back on a better path when a close, staying-on second in a 5f Carlisle Listed race (first-time cheekpieces replaced regular tongue-tie) last time; 3lb well in and has a big run in him back over C&D. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
5-10 at 6f/7f for Harry Charlton; unplaced all four outings since joining current stable, finishing in midfield in Victoria Cup at Ascot most recently; unproven at 5f; wears headgear for the first time; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
13th 4 (29) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Broadly progressive for previous yard but proved disappointing in this race last year, having raced freely; ran well in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot next time; not particularly solid on his 2026 form for new stable and it remains to be seen whether he settles returned to this C&D. |
25/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.80
Form: 1325-0 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (7) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Front-runner who has been progressive this season and looked better than ever when 1l runner-up against males in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) in July last time; seemed fine at the trip when fifth in this last year (soft); high on the list. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Scottish raider who has shown great progress, having gone from winning off a mark of 57 early last season to running well in Listed grade a couple of times, including on penultimate start; this is harder. |
25/1 |
5/2
Form: 287-81 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Better than ever this season, winning useful handicap at Windsor and Listed contest at York; better than the bare result (hampered) in the Nunthorpe last time; possibilities back down in class. |
7/2 |
|
11th 7 (18) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
All turf races on good or quicker ground; best form when narrow winner of a C&D Listed race in July but his sights are raised much higher today in this, his first Group race. |
25/1 |
|
1st 5 (13) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 881-61 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (7) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Listed winner who has a few duck eggs in her recent form figures but those were tough tasks; chance of landing this race partly depends on the effects of new headgear (visor replaces blinkers). |
40/1 |
|
17th 13 (14) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 12lb |
Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture. |
150/1 |
|
15th 9 (10) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 10/74- D
Last run: 347 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (9) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Has smart form; won at the Breeders' Cup in 2024 and made the frame in Group 1 events the last twice, finishing second in the Nunthorpe then fourth in the Flying Five; leading player back down in class. |
11/4 |
|
4th 10 (10) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Finished a close third in the 2024 Nunthorpe and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm); ran only twice in 2025, slow process recapturing form; right back near the top of his game when best of the rest behind Bacio in the Nunthorpe; can feature alongside Rumstar and Time For Sandals. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 9 (10) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Finished a close third in the 2024 running and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm; has won on good to soft) later in the year; seen only twice in 2025 and it's been a slow process recapturing form but a recent close fourth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race (first-time visor, now discarded) in July was better; no surprise to see him go well at a price. |
50/1 |
11/2
Form: 890-44 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (7) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Globetrotting gelding whose last win came in Qatar (6f, good) in February 2025 when Washington Heights was second; has run respectably on his two outings this season, fourth in French Group 3 (5f, soft) on latest; should be thereabouts under optimum conditions. |
11/2 |
|
9th 5 (10) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Has shown very useful form on home soil and internationally, including a success in Qatar and close second in US Grade 2 this year; below par last time and faces a stiffer assignment on this return to British racing; gained last domestic win in 2023. |
40/1 |
|
7th 8 (6) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Acts on good to firm and good to soft; generally progressive 2023 campaign culminated in close fifth in the Group 1 Abbaye at Longchamp; best effort this term when second to Starlust at York last time; may resume his improvement with hood now reapplied (3-5 in this headgear); interesting. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 3297-5
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (7) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
0-7 since winning the 2024 Lowther over C&D (good to firm) but her third to Sayidah Dariyan in this race last year is her peak RPR; hasn't fired in two outings this year (including fifth to Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket) but this C&D does seem to bring out the best in her. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
0-6 since winning the Group 2 Lowther (6f, good to firm) as a 2yo, although she had an excuse (awkward leaving stalls, never a threat) in 6f Listed event at Newmarket (13-2) on reappearance; below par on two previous attempts at 5f, but not ruled out if on a going day for in-form yard. |
11/2 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Disappointing in similar event over C&D when last seen and is 0-5 since winning the Lowther as a 2yo; however, this seasonal debut may be the time to catch her; good third to Sayidah Dariyan in Group 3 at York (6f) on 2025 reappearance. |
9/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £66.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £67.07 |
| Trifecta | £888.60 |