16.05
Good To YieldingIrish Stallion Farms EBF Abergwaun Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £25608.7
- 0m 5f 0y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 001936 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
Form: 338258 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (8) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Irish raider; he has run some solid races in defeat this summer but this looks a tough race in which to try to end a four-year drought. |
33/1 |
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5th 3 (3) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Four-time winner was only beaten a short head by Ipanema Queen at Cork last time (5f, good to firm); nudged up 1lb but more concerning is that his runs at this track this term have been moderate; capable if things fall right though. |
13/2 |
Form: -64050
Last run: 30 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 |
Form: 0-7022 D
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 429301 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (2) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 8lb |
Sole win in 20 starts came in Cork maiden in October 2024, but has been in excellent form this year in sprints, including runner-up efforts in Listed company over C&D (behind Mission Central) and Cork; never involved here 12 days ago, but type to bounce back and enjoys this track; the one to beat. |
7/4 |
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10th 3 (6) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Sole win in 19 starts came in Cork maiden but has strung together a series of good efforts in decent sprint company this season, notably seconds in Listed events both here and at Cork, most recently third in conditions event here early in the month; best form at 5f so possibly vulnerable at this longer trip. |
10/1 |
Form: 112656 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (6) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f at Cork (good) and Down Royal (soft) before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap over C&D in June; returned to handicap company at Cork last time when a creditable fifth (1.75l behind the winner Ipanema Queen); claimer is yet to win from 15 starts. |
10/1 |
Form: 7-1075 CD
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Very useful two-year-old last year, second to Charles Darwin on debut before finishing fourth in Queen Mary; landed a Cork maiden in cosy fashion on return before finishing 14th of 15 in Listed company but still only beat 6l; travelled well before flattening out when seventh in competitive Ayr sprint 14 days ago on soft; open to improvement and can figure on these terms. |
4/1 |
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7th 11 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Bumped into Charles Darwin on 2yo debut and then ran a cracker for fourth in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot; made all to win a maiden at Cork (5f, soft) on her reappearance but below par in a Naas Listed race when last seen; each-way shout. |
12/1 |
Form: 178286 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 801441 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (4) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Scored for the third time when taking a Bellewstown handicap off 89 early last month (5f, good); solid efforts at Dundalk and Cork (5f, good to firm) since; just 1.25l behind Ipanema Queen latest; front runner is down 1lb and could go well. |
13/2 |
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4th 7 (10) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Won a C&D maiden last year and scored for the third time when taking a Bellewstown handicap recently; solid effort at Dundalk since off this mark but needs a bit more. |
9/1 |
Form: 0-2120 CD
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 14 (2) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 2lb |
Landed Cork maiden last month and improved hugely early this month when only reeled in close home by a 102-rated rival (Likedbymike third) in five-runner conditions event here (5f, good); has lots of speed, not sure this extra furlong will play to her strengths. |
12/1 |
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2nd 5 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Improved plenty on three juvenile runs in two starts this year, finishing runner-up to the useful Namiid, pulling well clear of third, at Navan (5f, y) before landing Cork maiden on good in straightforward fashion by 1.5l to Sparky Sparky 20 days ago; bare form still a level below what's required here but should continue to progress. |
8/1 |
Betting Forcast
11/2 Kendall Roy, 15/2 Erosandpsyche, 9/2 Brussels, 7/2 Gazelle dOr, 9/2 Likedbymike, 15/2 Sarahmae, 16/1 Cardiff By The Sea, 25/1 Focaccia, 13/2 Rosie Frith, 14/1 Xerling
Verdict
Kendall Roy and Likedbymike are closely matched from a similar event earlier in the summer and hold strong chances, the latter preferred to overturn the form. Brussels hasn’t progressed as hoped but has to be respected dropped in grade, but perhaps GAZELLE D’OR can gain a first black-type win, having finished a good second in a similar race at Naas. [Alan Hewison]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Gazelle d'OrRP RATINGS (IRE):
BrusselsThe Irish Sun:
LikedbymikeTOPSPEED:
Gazelle d'OrPOSTDATA:
Brussels