Doncaster Race 2 - Betfred Champagne Stakes (Group 2)
SERGEI DIAGHILEV (5) Finished on top by 3/4L last run at Gowran Park and lining up against easier rivals. Won't be far away during the run. Promising career start. Genuine threat. DESERT CASTLE (2) Spaced the field to win by 3 1/2L last time at Newmarket and having second career run. Charlie Appleby yard are in good form of late. Respect against this field. ROSBERG (4) Was first to greet the judge when winning by 1 3/4L last run at Deauville and going down in grade. Undefeated last 2 runs and solid career start. Not out of this. GENTLE HURRICANE (3) Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd last time at York and competing at a lower level of competition. Has shown early pace in races to date. Keep in mind.
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Sandown and stepping down to a lower level. Has run into the money at every start this campaign. Prefer in an easier race.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $73,777.00 | Sandown | 1408m | GOOD TO SOFT | Lewis Edmunds | 58.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Salisbury | 1401m | GOOD TO FIRM | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was very impressive when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L last time at Newmarket and was a debutant last start. Recent form of the yard is strong. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly when 2nd beaten by 2L last time at York and has been racing in stronger company. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $172,147.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed promise when winning by 1 3/4L last run at Deauville and up against a less challenging field. On a winning streak the last 2 runs. Should not be far away.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | CL1 | $130,000.00 | Deauville | 1599m | GOOD3 | Pierre Louis Jamin | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD TO FIRM | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $18,691.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.55L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored a victory by 3/4L last run at Gowran Park and facing weaker opposition. Should jump out and bowl along. Going well this campaign and putting a tidy record together. Gets a solid chance here.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $3.50 |
| 9/25 | 17/06/2026 | - | Listed | $122,963.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | R L Moore | 58kg | - | 20-23-24-23-15-9 | 2 |
| 4.55L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.67 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last time at Deauville and matched against lesser competition. Showing positive results since coming back from a break and has the ideal draw. A difficult test here.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Deauville | 1399m | GOOD3 | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | Listed | $63,941.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | Group 2 | $122,963.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-4-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |