15.19
Good To FirmHopeful Stakes (Sponsored By Blackwell Earthmoving) (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £34026
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 502462 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 (4) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won C&D handicap in 2025; has some scope at this level, given his good sixth of 11 in Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; slightly hampered when just behind Division); made all in a Listed race over that C&D last time; dangerous with cheekpieces replacing blinkers. |
100/30 |
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1st 4 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Yet to win this season but took his form to a new level when fitted with blinkers for last two runs, looking unlucky not to finish closer than sixth in C&D Group 1 July Cup before running on well for second in 7f Newbury Group 2 (also good to firm) last Saturday; eased in grade today; the one to beat. |
2/1 |
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2nd 3 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Usually races at 6f nowadays but probably just as effective at 7f; seemed to excel himself in first-time blinkers when sixth of 11 in Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (good to firm; 80-1) five weeks ago; not ruled out if repeating that form. |
7/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 1-4423 C
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (6) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has progressed into a smart performer this year, placing in two major 7f handicaps, including at Royal Ascot, and Listed races at Newbury (6f) and Newmarket (7f); likely to be on the premises. |
9/2 |
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3rd 1 (9) |
18th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Very useful performer who scored three times last term; placed in two major 7f handicaps, including at Royal Ascot, and 6f Listed contest at Newmarket this summer; solid claims back up in trip. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 (7) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who finished close up in valuable 7f handicaps at Royal Ascot and here (both good to firm) on last two appearances; doesn't have that much to find with the principals on this return to Listed company but has never run in a sprint before. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 120100 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 1 (1) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Ran on strongly to lead close home in a 5f handicap at Ascot in July; dangerous if returning to that level but his three runs since, while respectable, haven't been quite so good; unraced on slower than good. |
25/1 |
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3rd 2 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Led close home to win valuable 5f Ascot handicap in July and wasn't beaten far when back over 6f for Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood (also good to firm) at start of this month; didn't fire at York (5.3f, good) on Wednesday, though, and needs a personal best here. |
8/1 |
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12th 1 (17) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Wins in Bahrain (6f, good to firm) and at Ascot (5f, good to firm) this summer; stiff task under a penalty in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago and ran respectably in midfield; the Ascot form makes him of interest and he could prove suited by this intermediate trip; whether his high draw proves beneficial remains to be seen though. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-8306 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 17 (17) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Better than ever when third in a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; no progress since and likely vulnerable in this company. |
20/1 |
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4th 1 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Kept on for Listed third at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March and was denied clear run when respectable sixth in Newcastle handicap (6f, AW) on latest outing in June but appears to face a tough assignment here. |
20/1 |
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6th 3 (10) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Useful as 2yo sprinter; successful when sights lowered at Yarmouth last September and his third in a 6f Listed race at Doncaster (good to soft) in March was his best form; hard to call him well handicapped now though. |
33/1 |
9/4
Form: 113-21 CD
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (3) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won 6f Group 2 as a 2yo (good to soft) and scored in this grade at Sandown (5f, good) in June, after a break; carries 3lb penalty in stronger race today but could still have untapped potential back over this longer trip; shortlisted. |
9/4 |
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1st 1 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Very useful 6f gelding whose last two performances suggest he's perhaps ready for this drop to 5f; may yet tap back into the progress that culminated in Mill Reef success at Newbury (good to soft); leading player, even with 5lb penalty, on return from another layoff. |
2/1 |
8/1
Form: 460-20 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (11) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Looked exposed after seven 2yo runs but she ran a fine race to take second here (6f, good to firm) on her reappearance in May; not so good twice since but she should find today's opposition more manageable. |
8/1 |
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6th 8 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
8st 9lb |
Belied 66-1 odds when close second in Ascot Group 3 (6f, good to firm) on seasonal debut in May and subsequent Group 1 defeat over that C&D at Royal meeting is not viewed too harshly; may yet have a bigger run in her but others in this field have more convincing profiles. |
8/1 |
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13th 19 (17) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
0-6 in Group/Listed races since winning a maiden at Hamilton last June on her second start but she's often run well and was better than ever when a neck runner-up to Coppull in the Group 3 Trial over C&D (good to firm) on last month's return; each-way claims if backing up that performance. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 213600 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
12-time winner, including 2024 edition of this race; has a bit to prove after two down-the-field finishes but faced tough task in Group 1 July Cup here last time and he looked as good as ever when creditable third in Group 3 on Rowley Mile here (6f, good) in April; in the shake-up if back on song. |
10/1 |
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11th 6 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Multiple winner, most recently when sent over to Qatar in February, but his form has regressed since and this is a difficult task even if a revival materialises; gained his C&D wins at handicap/Listed level; yet to score above Group 3. |
33/1 |
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11th 11 (13) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner who has a strike-rate of 12-34 overall and 3-4 at York, the most recent course success in 7f Group 3 last June (equally effective at 6f); ties in with some of today's opponents on penultimate effort; removal of usual hood backfired last time; likely to go well. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Royal Zabeel
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.88 |
| Trifecta | £34.70 |
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