June 20 / 16.20 Ascot

16.20

Good To Firm

Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £99242.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 16 runners
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Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.30
  • Place: £5.65

Form: 15-156 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Chesham Stakes runner-up here in 2025; convincing winner of Leopardstown Group 3 (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance before racing freely in 2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas; has had more racing than most of these and has to carry a penalty but should be suited by this return to 7f.
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1st

2

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Thesecretadversary

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Chesham Stakes runner-up here in 2025; convincing winner of Leopardstown Group 3 (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance before racing freely in 2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas; has had more racing than most of these and has to carry a penalty but should be suited by this return to 7f.

10/1

6th

10

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Thesecretadversary

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Chesham Stakes runner-up and Listed winner at Tipperary before a respectable effort in a 1m Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start; won going away from Power Blue (gave 3lb) in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; pulled very hard in the 2,000 Guineas; fifth was a decent outcome in the circumstances; can make his presence felt if settling better.

6/1

5th

14

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Thesecretadversary

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Irish colt who has built up a solid record that includes a good effort in Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start (sole 1m attempt); won going away from Power Blue, who conceded 3lb, in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; could go well but several others bring stronger claims in terms of class and/or potential.

20/1

66/1

  • Place: £11.60

Form: 16-258 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 7f maiden at Gowran last September; seemed to excel himself when eighth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas four weeks ago (50-1; wore tongue-strap) despite beating just one rival; one of the outsiders again.
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2nd

13

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Take Charge Star

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win came in 7f maiden at Gowran last September; seemed to excel himself when eighth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas four weeks ago (50-1; wore tongue-strap) despite beating just one rival; one of the outsiders again.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Take Charge Star

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner over 7f at Gowran last September and a creditable sixth of 30 in the Goffs Million; had no luck in running in the Tetrarch Stakes over C&D earlier in the month; 97-rated colt faces an unenviable task; tongue-tie fitted.

66/1

5th

8

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Take Charge Star

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Placed here on debut (7f, good) in August and won a Gowran maiden (7f, gd-yld) the following month; respectable sixth in Goffs Million on final start of last season; no match for Hardy Warrior on return at Naas (1m, soft); return to quicker ground a plus but more needed up in class.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 7121- D

Last run: 311 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Developed into a useful 2yo, following a close second in the Group 2 Vintage at Goodwood (7f, good) by beating his two rivals in a Salisbury Listed race (1m, good to firm); has a lengthy absence to overcome, and this drop back in distance isn't an obvious plus judged on his pedigree, but he's in excellent hands and retains potential.
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6th

6

(1)

7th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Windsor

Morris Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Just lost out in a Group 2 at Goodwood last summer then won three-runner Listed race (1m); best work late when third of 16 in a Group 3 at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm; 25-1) following ten months off, but nowhere near that level back in Listed company in July; has work to do; yard runs two.

7/1

7th

5

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Morris Dancer

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Went very close in the Group 2 Vintage at Goodwood (7f, good) last July and easily won four-runner Listed race at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) the following month; then absent until Royal Ascot last month when he kept on for third of 16 in the Group 3 Jersey (7f, good to firm); the return to 1m seems a likely plus and he's a leading candidate under William Buick.

11/8

3rd

10

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Morris Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Developed into a useful 2yo, following a close second in the Group 2 Vintage at Goodwood (7f, good) by beating his two rivals in a Salisbury Listed race (1m, good to firm); has a lengthy absence to overcome, and this drop back in distance isn't an obvious plus judged on his pedigree, but he's in excellent hands and retains potential.

16/1

Form: 0130-6 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £700,000 on Monday; won Group 2 Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, soft) last summer; wasn't disgraced when sixth of eight in the same grade there on reappearance, fading on first go at 1m (good ground); this return to 7f should help but others have stronger claims on form.
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4th

16

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Green Sense

9st 0lb

J: James McDonald

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Changed hands for £700,000 on Monday; won Group 2 Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, soft) last summer; wasn't disgraced when sixth of eight in the same grade there on reappearance, fading on first go at 1m (good ground); this return to 7f should help but others have stronger claims on form.

33/1

11th

25

(22)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Green Sense

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 6f maiden on debut here and was a close second to Lady Iman in a Group 3 next time; rebounded from a poor Ascot run to win a Chantilly Group 2 then was third in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes back here; shapes as if she can stay this trip and seems to be the yard's pick of five.

11/2

5

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Green Sense

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won in fine style over C&D in April on debut; excellent runner-up effort behind the smart Lady Iman at Naas in May; no show in the Albany Stakes; gave a reassuring display when staying on strongly to land a Group 2 event at Chantilly; runner-up failed to advance the form in the Richmond Stakes, third has won at Group 3 at Deauville.

10/1

14/1

Form: 71-313 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has improved on his 2yo efforts this term, winning a conditions race at Gowran (7f, soft; unraced on firmer than good) in between thirds in Listed races at the Curragh; solid chance on the figures and he's Ryan Moore's pick; wears blinkers for the first time.
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5th

11

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Neolithic

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has improved on his 2yo efforts this term, winning a conditions race at Gowran (7f, soft; unraced on firmer than good) in between thirds in Listed races at the Curragh; solid chance on the figures and he's Ryan Moore's pick; wears blinkers for the first time.

14/1

3rd

6

(5)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Neolithic

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Didn't show much in first two starts but made it third time lucky when winning a median sires series race at Naas (6f, good); reappeared with a decent third here behind the evergreen Big Gossey in the Gladness Stakes (7f, sft-hvy); took the scalp of Greek Mythology at Gowran (7f, soft) last time but that rival lacked a recent run; top rated but Moore prefers Causeway.

7/2

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Highly promising colt who cost 230,000gns as a yearling and came from last to first when beating five rivals in Listed event at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on reappearance, maintaining his unbeaten record; high in the pecking order on ratings after just two outings and has lots of potential; could be anything.
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2nd

13

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

Saber Strike

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

All five starts on good/good to firm; made it 2-2 with 7f Listed win at Newmarket in May and has shaped in 7f/1m Group 3 races on his last two starts (including here) as though this new trip could be a good fit; not discounted in first-time tongue-tie; the blinkers adopted last time are left off.

10/1

4th

4

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Saber Strike

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ran below expectations when a warm order for the Jersey at Royal Ascot (2-2 previously) but bounced back with a creditable effort against his elders in 7f Group 3 at York a week later, while leaving the impression he'll be suited by this step up to 1m combined with first-time headgear; remains of interest, with further progress still plausible.

9/2

3rd

6

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:58 York

Saber Strike

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ran below expectations when a warm order for the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last Saturday but was drawn a bit higher than ideal, the way the race panned out, and finishing sixth of 16 wasn't a total disaster; 2-2 previously, including 7f Listed win at Newmarket, and can be treated as retaining potential; respected in receipt of 9lb from his elders.

13/8

Form: 1-2323 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Consistent gelding whose third to the high-class Talk Of New York in Sandown Listed race (1m, good) last time was just the latest in a string of creditable efforts; should be fine back at 7f but he's beginning to look exposed and the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) needs to give him a lift.
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6th

2

(20)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Andab

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has some flashes of classy form at two and three, though not in his last two races (both Group 3s) when tried in a visor and blinkers; those efforts temper enthusiasm in this first handicap on 13th career start; draw no help, either.

12/1

5th

1

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Andab

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ended his 2yo campaign with AW Listed win and has proved consistent this term, most recently best of the near-side runners in the Jersey at Royal Ascot; holds solid claims in another change of headgear, albeit is comfortably held by Talk Of New York on Heron Stakes running.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Andab

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent gelding whose third to the high-class Talk Of New York in Sandown Listed race (1m, good) last time was just the latest in a string of creditable efforts; should be fine back at 7f but he's beginning to look exposed and the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) needs to give him a lift.

22/1

Form: 124-2

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly; made an encouraging return when beaten a neck in Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good) in April; late withdrawal from Irish 1,000 Guineas on veterinary advice; remains open to improvement and one of the likelier candidates.
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8th

7

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

America Queen

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hughes

She has appreciated returning to 6f on her last two starts, fourth in a C&D Group 3 before an easy win at Pontefract (Listed fillies) three weeks ago; a 3lb penalty against deeper opposition might find her out here.

100/30

1st

5

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

America Queen

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hughes

0-5, all in Group races, since winning on debut last July but she's produced some big performances in the interim, most recently a close fourth in the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good to firm); that latest form has worked out well and this front-runner can make a bold bid from stall two.

2/1

4th

7

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

America Queen

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Richard Hughes

Second to Royal Fixation in last year's Lowther over C&D (good to firm); made an encouraging return when beaten a neck in Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good) in April; faded to finish eighth of 16 in the Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) but should find life a bit easier back among her own sex and the return to 6f could also suit; owner/trainer won this last year.

10/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 411-78 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Capped a productive 2yo campaign by winning the valuable Goffs Million at the Curragh and a Group 3 at Leopardstown, both on softish ground (unraced on firmer than good); no better than seventh this year, facing a stiff task in the French 2,000 Guineas on latest; penalised and needs a personal best.
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14th

6

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Dorset

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has been on pacemaking duties in two of his last three races (the latest last weekend in France) and in between he offered little in a handicap at Galway.

25/1

13th

3

(13)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dorset

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Smart 2yo mostly relegated to pacemaking duties this season, although penultimate start in Curragh Group 2 was decent; last in the Sussex on Wednesday having done his job, and is the complete opposite of one who has been laid out for this.

12/1

12th

9

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Dorset

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Ended last season with a couple of notable wins but broadly hasn't been in the same form this term and is currently well down the pecking order at Ballydoyle, as his rating reflects; bottom of this pack on said figures and is possibly in here to help with pacemaking duties for Gstaad.

150/1

8/1

Form: 14-271 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Disappointing when favourite at Meydan in February, but returned from wind surgery and a gelding operation with a much improved effort to win 17-runner handicap at Goodwood (7f, good) with stacks in hand; that looks solid form and a repeat would give him major claims for a stable that won this race in 2021 and 2022.
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1st

8

(6)

18th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:07 Newbury

Catullus

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Better for wind/gelding operations, notably an easy win in useful 7f handicap at Goodwood in May and creditable third, despite doing plenty up front, in 1m Group 3 there last time; possibilities back down in trip.

3/1

3rd

2

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Catullus

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Campaigned mostly at 7f; had wind/gelding operations prior to easily justifying favouritism in Goodwood handicap; second best (behind Andab) in the near-side group in the Jersey Stakes since; the only course winner in this field and there are 1m/1m1f scorers on the dam's side of his pedigree.

12/1

10th

7

(14)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Catullus

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Disappointing when favourite at Meydan in February, but returned from wind surgery and a gelding operation with a much improved effort to win 17-runner handicap at Goodwood (7f, good) with stacks in hand; that looks solid form and a repeat would give him major claims for a stable that won this race in 2021 and 2022.

8/1

7/1

Form: 12-4

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Went down narrowly in Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on second 2yo start and ran at least as well when fourth in the 1,000 Guineas there (1m, good to firm) on reappearance; should cope with today's drop back in distance and it's unlikely she's reached her ceiling just yet; leading contender for last year's winning stable.
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3rd

19

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:05 Doncaster

The Prettiest Star

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ed Walker

All five starts on good/good to firm; fourth in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m) in May and bounced back from a disappointing run in the Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f) with an encouraging fifth in Group 3 at Deauville (1m) where she made promising headway adjacent to the possibly unfavoured far-side rail before fading; the drop back to 7f could be a good move; chance.

7/1

11th

17

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

The Prettiest Star

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Went down narrowly in Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on second 2yo start and ran at least as well when fourth in the 1,000 Guineas there (1m, good to firm) on reappearance; should cope with today's drop back in distance and it's unlikely she's reached her ceiling just yet; leading contender for last year's winning stable.

7/1

4th

13

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

The Prettiest Star

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Daughter of her connections' July Cup winner Starman; duly showed plenty of promise in both 2yo starts, recording a clearcut success at Nottingham (6f, good) and close second, clear of remainder, in the Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; Group 2); gives the impression she'll be suited by this further step up in distance; possibilities with additional improvement on the cards.

10/1

14/1

Form: 52-121 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Tends to be delivered late; keeps getting better and showed his liking for this C&D when beating nine opponents with plenty in hand in handicap here six weeks ago; should continue on an upward curve and he's well worth his place in this higher grade.
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5th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

13:25 Haydock

Colori Forever

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Lightly raced at two and a sharp improver this season, initially in 7f handicaps and latterly holding his own in a 1m Listed race at the July meeting (good to firm), beating all bar subsequent Group 3 winner Shayem; this is tougher again and what he'll make of slower ground is open for debate, but unlikely they've reached the ceiling with him.

16/1

2nd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Colori Forever

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

All seven races at 7f; progressive in handicaps in the spring and made it 2-3 for the year when doing it readily at Ascot (good) in May; down the field in the Group 3 Jersey at the Royal meeting (good to firm; third of seven in the near-side group) but he's better than that and is not ruled out in view of his previous promise, especially as the step up to 1m could suit.

8/1

12th

8

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Colori Forever

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Tends to be delivered late; keeps getting better and showed his liking for this C&D when beating nine opponents with plenty in hand in handicap here six weeks ago; should continue on an upward curve and he's well worth his place in this higher grade.

14/1

5/1

Form: 12-4

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Second in the 6f Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes as a 2yo; shaped really well when fourth in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on return, fading after disputing lead until over 1f out; that form has worked out notably well and this intermediate distance should suit him down to the ground; strong contender.
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14th

9

(17)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Into The Sky

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Second in the 6f Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes as a 2yo; shaped really well when fourth in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on return, fading after disputing lead until over 1f out; that form has worked out notably well and this intermediate distance should suit him down to the ground; strong contender.

5/1

4th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Into The Sky

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jim Boyle

Showed useful form over 6.5f and 6f at Newbury (good/good to soft) last season, winning a maiden by sizeable margin then clear second in the Mill Reef (Group 2; hung left; collared near the finish); good prospect for Jim Boyle this term but doesn't appear to be crying out for 1m.

25/1

2nd

3

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Into The Sky

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Belied his 80-1 odds with emphatic success from the front, ahead of rivals who were strung out like jumpers, in Newbury maiden (6.5f, good) last month; subsequently bought into by Doreen Tabor and supplemented for this prize at a cost of £6,250; very promising.

9/4

15th
4 (15)
Ardisia

66/1

Form: 7-7463

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

21

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Ardisia

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a C&D nursery at this meeting last season before landing the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft); solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts, behind Flash Harry at Goodwood latest; each-way shout.

20/1

2nd

3

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Ardisia

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Ran respectably in Listed grade at Chester last time; record of 2-2 in handicaps includes a 6f win at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 (good to soft); interesting back at this level.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Ardisia

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Five wins in a busy 2yo campaign, notably the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft) in October; retains ability but others bring stronger claims.

25/1

16th
5 (16)
Avicenna

12/1

Form: 11-20 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Progressed well in his first three outings, with 7f 2yo wins at Doncaster (good to firm/good) and a promising second in the Craven (raced freely, bit short of room), but he ran no sort of race in the 2,000 Guineas (last of 14; 14-1) seven weeks ago; still low-mileage and could bounce back.
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5th

8

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Avicenna

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

2-2 last year (7f, good to firm/good; including Listed) and reappeared with 2l second in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m, good); he's struggled in Group races on both starts since but perhaps a gelding operation will trigger a revival; no surprise to see him bounce back.

20/1

16th

5

(16)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Avicenna

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Progressed well in his first three outings, with 7f 2yo wins at Doncaster (good to firm/good) and a promising second in the Craven (raced freely, bit short of room), but he ran no sort of race in the 2,000 Guineas (last of 14; 14-1) seven weeks ago; still low-mileage and could bounce back.

12/1

14th

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Avicenna

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two from two last year, both starts over 7f at Doncaster and getting up on the line in Listed grade the second time; finished nicely for 2l second to Oxagon, who dictated the pace, in the Craven over C&D (good) on reappearance having again been held up; open to further progress and could pick up some pieces in this big-field scenario, assuming the gallop is suitably strong.

14/1

Form: 1-30

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
1-1 as 2yo; shaped well on return when third in Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good); however, she ran no sort of race in the 1,000 Guineas (66-1) and is on a retrieval mission, with plenty to find on the figures.
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Non-runners

Billecart

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £1340.10
Straight Forecast £766.45
Tricast £22125.83
Trifecta £13263.20

Selections

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NEWMARKET:

Saber Strike

SPOTLIGHT:

Catullus

The Star:

Into The Sky

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Thesecretadversary

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Saber Strike

Telegraph:

Saber Strike

Daily Mail:

Saber Strike

D Express:

Saber Strike

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The Prettiest Star

LAMBOURN:

The Prettiest Star

The Guardian:

The Prettiest Star

Daily Mirror:

The Prettiest Star

Daily Record:

The Prettiest Star

The Sun:

Catullus