July 09 / 13.50 Newmarket (July)

13.50

Good To Firm

Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £113420
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 5 runners
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Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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13/8

Form: 3-1422

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm, as he showed again when he finished strongest to be pipped in 1m6f Group 2 at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (Point Of Law a close fourth, Galiyan sixth); that was the second race in succession in which he's been beaten a nose, and his sole win from eight races came at odds-on (from newcomer Point Of Law) in a novice, but his form is on an upward curve and he brings proven stamina; looks set for another big shout.
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3rd

2

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Del Maro

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Acts on good to firm, as he showed again when he finished strongest to be pipped in 1m6f Group 2 at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (Point Of Law a close fourth, Galiyan sixth); that was the second race in succession in which he's been beaten a nose, and his sole win from eight races came at odds-on (from newcomer Point Of Law) in a novice, but his form is on an upward curve and he brings proven stamina; looks set for another big shout.

13/8

2nd

2

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Acts on good to firm; sole win from seven races came at odds-on in a Yarmouth novice in April from newcomer Point Of Law; useful form most starts and he lost out by just a nose in four-runner Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f; sole start in cheekpieces) last time, registering his highest rating; also likely to stay this trip but other candidates seem to bring more potential.

12/1

2nd

3

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Appleby

Record is only 1-6 but he's consistent on bare figures and has two pieces of Group 3 form, last time fourth of five (not disgraced) in a Chester Vase won by the the colt who is now Derby favourite; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

Form: 35-314

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Pitched into Group events twice as 2yo and it wasn't until his second start this term that he got off the mark (made all over 10.4f at Roscommon); 22-1, every chance through the final 2f when an excellent fourth of 16 on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; longer trips than that now look well worth a go but he has the most to prove in this field, including with a bit to find on form.
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1st

3

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 20y

15:22 Gowran Park

Nil Bua Gan Dua

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Highly tried in Pattern races as a juvenile; off the mark when making all over an extended 1m2f at Roscommon on seasonal debut this term; only 1 3/4l behind the stronger-finishing Amadeus Mozart when fourth of 16 on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); proved vulnerable over a longer trip in the 1m5f Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket; cheekpieces on now.

11/4

4th

4

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Nil Bua Gan Dua

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Pitched into Group events twice as 2yo and it wasn't until his second start this term that he got off the mark (made all over 10.4f at Roscommon); 22-1, every chance through the final 2f when an excellent fourth of 16 on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; longer trips than that now look well worth a go but he has the most to prove in this field, including with a bit to find on form.

8/1

4th

7

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Nil Bua Gan Dua

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Unraced on firmer than good; pitched into Group 2 and Group 3 events for minor roles on the last two of his three outings as 2yo; it wasn't until second start this term that he got off the mark (made all over 10.4f at Roscommon) and he had to knuckle down seriously, but that even-money success from a stablemate (who was 13th in Thursday's King George V) brings improved form into this much harder task for handicap debut.

16/1

6/1

Form: 73-25

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
A promising, scopey sort from a famous middle-distance family; progressive form in maidens, without a win, prior to his huge run at 100-1 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, soft) nearly five weeks ago when he came from towards rear to finish about 7l fifth of 14; kept on well at the finish, as if this longer trip will suit; faces very different ground today (he's unraced on firmer than good) but he's a big player if that is not a problem.
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5th

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Alderman

9st 3lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

A promising, scopey sort from a famous middle-distance family; progressive form in maidens, without a win, prior to his huge run at 100-1 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, soft) nearly five weeks ago when he came from towards rear to finish about 7l fifth of 14; kept on well at the finish, as if this longer trip will suit; faces very different ground today (he's unraced on firmer than good) but he's a big player if that is not a problem.

6/1

5th

2

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Alderman

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Travelled well and challenged from the rear at Newbury (1m3f, good; 17-2) on reappearance seven weeks ago, sticking to his task manfully too while chasing home an exciting prospect at a respectful distance; a promising, scopey sort from a famous middle-distance family but his progressive form in maidens, without a win, does not make him a serious Derby contender.

100/1

2nd

1

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Alderman

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten just over 5l in both 2yo starts, placed at Kempton (1m, AW) latest; seemingly thought capable of much better, being entered in the Dante and the Derby; could go well.

7/1

Form: 416 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 214

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £10.02
Trifecta £24.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Galiyan

SPOTLIGHT:

Point Of Law

The Times:

Del Maro

RP RATINGS:

Alderman

The Guardian:

Nil Bua Gan Dua

POSTDATA:

Galiyan

LAMBOURN:

Galiyan

Telegraph:

Galiyan

D Express:

Galiyan

NEWMARKET:

Point Of Law

Daily Mail:

Point Of Law

Daily Mirror:

Point Of Law

The Sun:

Del Maro

The Star:

Del Maro

Daily Record:

Del Maro