15.25
Good To FirmTulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort Sapphire Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £66582.61
- 0m 5f 0y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1-1380 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (15) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Has won on soft and yielding ground but best on good or quicker; came from the clouds before meeting trouble in running in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot, so did well to finish about 3l behind the winner; again came from behind when leading near the line in a Group 2 at the Curragh since; in prime form but those tactics can be hard to pull off here. |
14/1 |
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1st 2 (8) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
British raider was in fine form at Meydan at the turn of the year, winning a Listed (yielding) and a Group 2 (good), both over 5f; didn't get the smoothest of runs when beaten 3.5l in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time (behind Rosy Affair and Jakajaro) and could get closer here if getting a clear passage. |
7/1 |
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13th 4 (21) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
One of his best domestic efforts when winning a C&D handicap last July; seemingly improved when successful in 5f Listed and Group 2 events at Meydan (yielding and good) in midwinter but has much more to do in this company. |
28/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.25
Form: 827133 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 6 (17) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company. |
66/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
6yo who has been campaigned over further for the majority of his career but he's been a progressive sprinter this season, finishing third in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) on July 4 then runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) last time; however, this tougher race demands more. |
20/1 |
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2nd 5 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
British challenger a five-time handicap winner, most recently scoring off 92 at York in May; creditable first run in stakes company in a Sandown Group 3 last time when a 1.25l third behind the 110-rated Rumstar; that's solid form and Colin Keane keeps the faith; place chance. |
12/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 7-1145 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
5yo front-runner who has been better than ever this year, comfortably winning a handicap at York (5f, good) in May and posting a fine fifth of 26 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month; third in Group 2 Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) recently and he could build on those last two efforts, which were on stiff tracks, now on a downhill course; respected. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 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 |
4/1
Form: 11-214 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Consistent British raider boasts a decent strike rate of 5-13 but her last four wins have come over 6f; finished a 1.5l fourth (a nose ahead of Jakajaro) over 5f in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time and there shouldn't be much between them again here; big player. |
4/1 |
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4th 22 (11) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Successful over 5f in the very early days but three wins in her last four starts have all been over 6f, in Listed races at home and a Group 3 at Deauville; returns to this trip for the first time since beaten in a Listed event last July and others have much stronger claims. |
20/1 |
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1st 7 (15) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Listed winner at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August and followed up in Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) 13 days later; reappeared with near-miss in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and has strong claims. |
7/4 |
16/1
Form: 22-640 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (11) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
He's the sole Ballydoyle runner and was second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint last October; however, unable to match that form this season and was behind Partisan Hero and Jakajaro at the Curragh last time. |
40/1 |
17/2
Form: 37-754 CD
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Former top-class juvenile, six-time winner, four at this track, including the 2023 Phoenix Stakes and this race last year; finished behind Big Gossey and James Delight when fourth in the Greenlands here in May; failed to make much impact over 5f here last time; capable of a big run on his day. |
9/2 |
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6th 1 (9) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Classy juvenile and a six-time winner, including four times at this track over 5f/6f; two wins last season included a Listed heat over 5f at Naas and the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes here over 6f (both on good); weakened late over 6f in a Group 2 here last time, and not dismissed back at 5f. |
17/2 |
11/4
Form: 220-14 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 4lb |
Last season's Cheveley Park runner up didn't have to be at her best to win the Group 3 Lacken Stakes here back in May; only beaten 2l when a fine fourth in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; didn't fire dropped to 5f in a Curragh Group 2 on latest; likely to rebound stepped back up in trip and gets 3yo weight allowance. |
11/4 |
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7th 9 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
3yo filly is 3-9 with all three of her wins coming over 5f/6f at Naas; won a Group 3 over the latter trip on her seasonal return (good) and outran her odds of 28-1 when a fine 2l fourth in the Commonwealth Cup (6f, gd-fm); gets all the allowances here and the drop back to 5f should pose no problems; big chance. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 1-2746 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (8) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Speedy filly won twice in Listed company last year; has found life tougher this term but some solid handicap efforts including at Royal Ascot; found Group 2 company too tough at the Curragh las weekend but has a shout here. |
13/2 |
|
8th 10 (10) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Speedy two-time Listed winner (including over C&D); yet to win this season; beaten off 95 in a handicap over C&D in June and again off 1lb lower in the Palace Of Holyrood at Royal Ascot on latest; much more needed upped in grade. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 21-001 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (3) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Better than ever on turf this year, notably over C&D when winning Listed (beating Likedbymike) in June and good third under top-weight in handicap following month; ground on the quick side when unable to mount a challenge in Shergar Cup Dash at Ascot earlier this month but back to favoured C&D and on easier ground seems sure to make a bold bid. |
11/2 |
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6th 1 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Ended 2025 with a win in a handicap in Bahrain (5f, good); he has raised his game on turf this summer, winning a Listed race at Cork (5f, good; cheekpieces first time) in June; the cheekpieces were absent when he was a fine third in a Cork handicap two weeks ago, doing best of the far-side group, and another big run seems likely. |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 (2) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
10st 2lb |
His seven wins include this race in 2024; added a valuable handicap in Bahrain over the winter; bounced back to form after a break when winning a C&D Listed race last month but found Group 2 company too tough at the Curragh last weekend; this is easier despite his hefty weight. |
15/2 |
8/1
Form: 11-180 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
3yo won three of his four starts last season, including the Norfolk Stakes (5f, gd-fm); started off this campaign with a Listed win at Naas (6f, gd-yld) but has questions to answer after finishing well beaten in a Group 3 back at Naas and in the Commonwealth Cup in first-time blinkers (retained) on latest; the pick of Moore, but needs to get back on track down in trip. |
8/1 |
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16th 4 (20) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Impressive in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes here (5f, good to firm) last June on fourth and final 2yo start; reappeared with Listed win at Navan (6f, good to yielding) in April and he was eased at Naas last month after Ryan Moore felt he lost his action; Moore rides stablemate Albert Einstein but this fellow remains one to be interested in; wears first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €110.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €98.66 |
| Tricast | €411.39 |
| Trifecta | €550.50 |
Selections
The Irish Sun:
Rosy Affair