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Good To FirmAl Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £56710
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly sunny
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.90
Form: 570-47 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (8) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Prevailed in York Group 3 when dropped back to 7f last month, benefiting from the first application of a tongue-tie, and rallied for fourth behind Lake Forest in 7f Group 2 Lennox here yesterday; well suited by Goodwood but he was a fluky 150-1 winner of this race last year, having been allowed too much rope in a pacemaking duty, and seems unlikely to repeat the feat. |
50/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Prevailed in Group 3 event at York (7f, good) last time, bouncing back to form with tongue-tie fitted (retained today) and dropped back in trip; record of 3-3 at Goodwood features a success when pacemaker in last year's Sussex Stakes; commands respect returned to this venue. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Not totally solid on his form since 150-1 success when pacemaker in last year's Sussex Stakes (1m, good); however, looks interesting back down in trip, with his 7f record reading 1211225 (ran creditably behind Never So Brave in C&D Group 1 the final time); fitting of tongue-tie may also contribute to a resurgence. |
12/1 |
4/5
- Place: £1.30
Form: 117-55 CD BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Proved somewhat resurgent with second-place finish behind Qirat over 7f at York last time, the C&D of his Group 1 success last August; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in trip/class and possibly isn't crying out for this return to 1m, despite being a distance winner. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Smart performer; completed a notable hat-trick (on good to firm ground) last summer, culminating in Group 1 honours over C&D; avoids a penalty for that success and holds a leading chance assuming he's back in similar form; best to forgive Epsom Group 3 effort last time (unsuited by the way the race unfolded). |
4/5 |
|
5th 5 (8) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Merely mid-division in the Group 1 QEII at Ascot (1m, good) last October and again below his best on reappearance at Sandown (1m, good) in April; however, he pulled hard last time and holds leading claims if rediscovering the form of his Group 1 City Of York win (7f, good to firm) last August; mixed messages in his form regarding the suitability of slow ground. |
5/4 |
13/8
Form: 1-16 D BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (3) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
8st 13lb |
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 |
|
6th 12 (9) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
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. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: 626484
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (8) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Has made the frame several times at Group level since a C&D Listed win 15 months ago; not a betting proposition on account of his 1-17 record in stakes races. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Comes from off the pace; has made the frame several times at Group level since his Listed win 13 months ago; not disgraced at Epsom most recently, especially considering the race panned out unfavourably; however, chance again partly depends on whether the cards drop right. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Short-headed in a Group 2 at Meydan (7f, good) in January but he needs a bigger performance if he's to take this and he hasn't been at the top of his game on his three starts since, most recently at the Curragh. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 15-110 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (5) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
5yo who was a big improver at the start of this season, winning a handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) then the Group 3 Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, good to firm); however, it appears as though she may have gone off the boil on her last two outings; carries a 3lb penalty this afternoon. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Always behind in the boiling cauldron of a Royal Ascot handicap last week; progressive otherwise and still has good stats, being 9-22 overall, 2-3 this term and 6-11 over 7f (1-1 over C&D); however, has to overcome a 3lb penalty for the Group 3 win achieved against her own sex in May. |
20/1 |
|
25th 7 (24) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Campaigned mainly on good/firmer; progressive and brings impressive stats, being 9-21 overall, 2-2 this season, 6-10 over 7f and 4-5 under William Buick; well on top in big-field handicap at Newmarket on reappearance and followed up in Lingfield Group 3; lots to like about her. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 200-37 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (16) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Useful but he is 0-12 since a Doncaster novice double in spring 2024 and not particularly solid on 2026 form; on a difficult mark returned to handicap level and isn't sure to uphold a consistent Sandown record. |
33/1 |
|
6th 1 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Useful but is 0-12 since completing a Doncaster novice double in spring 2024, essentially proving quite difficult to place; hasn't strictly improved for a switch to hold-up tactics this term (seemingly being taught to settle better); unlikely to regain the winning thread on these terms. |
40/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Listed runner-up at Sandown (1m, soft) last September and third in the same grade at Haydock (7f, good) four weeks ago on reappearance; however, he was comfortably beaten in that latest start and is 0-11 since winning novice contests at Doncaster in spring 2024 on second and third starts; up against it. |
28/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £23.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £19.55 |
| Trifecta | £49.60 |
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