Epsom Downs Race 5 - Betfred Derby (Group 1)
ITEM (9) is unbeaten in three and impressed last start at York over 2062m, scoring by 2.75L with ACTION (1) 2nd and CHRISTMAS DAY (8) 3rd; that form reads strongly. BENVENUTO CELLINI (7) demolished a small Group 3 at Chester over 2471m by 4.25L and brings proven stamina. MALTESE CROSS (11) beat BAY OF BRILLIANCE (6) in a Listed 2334m at Lingfield, with BALZAC (5) 3rd, and that trio fits well at this trip. ANCIENT EGYPT (3) comes off a Newmarket Listed win over 2011m and is progressive. Leading hopes: Item, Benvenuto Cellini, Maltese Cross, and Action off the York quinella.
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a Group 2 2nd at York over 2062m on 14 May, beaten 2.75L on good going with 58kg at $5. Two back started $1.67 in the Sandown Group 3 over 2001m and finished 4th, after settling last throughout. As a 3yo colt by Frankel, he has strong juvenile Group form including a Group 1 2nd at Doncaster over 1609m on heavy. Each-way claims.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.67 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $196,740.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | HEAVY | Wayne Lordan | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $131,571.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-5-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1676m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $1.45 |
| 3/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.55L | $7.50 |
Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 47-day break after a solid 2nd at Newbury over 2212m on 18 Apr, beaten 4.25L by Water To Wine with 60.5kg at $9.50. Earlier placed 3rd at Kempton over 1609m on 3 Nov at $4. Drops 2.5kg here and steps up slightly in trip from that last run. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 2212m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 03/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 1609m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | 3-2-1-2-1-1-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | 9-7-7-7-7-6-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a Listed win at Newmarket over 2011m on 1 May, scoring by 2L on good ground with 58kg at $17. Previously seventh in a Newmarket Group 2 over 1609m on 27 Sep, beaten 14L after racing handy. Three wins from four overall, including Goodwood and Beverley mile victories last year. Up 408m from that Group 2 effort to the recent 2011m win and draws barrier 10; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $131,571.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 14L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 62.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 26-day break after finishing 6th of 6 at Lingfield over 2334m on 9 May, beaten 14.05L in Listed grade at $34. Prior run won at Lingfield over 2011m on 20 Mar by 0.3L at $6 with 59.5kg. Also won at Brighton over 1605m on 7 Oct, and had earlier finished 4th at Goodwood behind Bay Of Brilliance over 1990m. Three-year-old colt by Soldier Hollow; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.05L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $250,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 1999m | SOFT7 | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 14.1L | $67.00 |
| 1/13 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Brighton | 1605m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5-5-5-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2-2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | - | 5-2-2-2-2-2-4-3 | 11 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in three of four starts this season for Jane Chapple-Hyam. Last start 3rd of 6 at Lingfield over 2334m on 9 May in Listed grade, beaten 6.8L by Maltese Cross with 58kg at $23. Prior run 3rd of 6 at Epsom over 2027m on 28 Apr in Listed grade, beaten 3.75L at $8.50. Winner three back over 1609m at Kempton and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Epsom | 2027m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/13 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.25L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Alexandra Egan | 58kg | - | 4-6-6-6-4-5-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $23.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Lingfield over 2334m on 9 May in Listed grade, beaten 0.3L by Maltese Cross with 58kg at $8.50. Previously won back-to-back at Goodwood (1990m) and Redcar (1810m) on good ground, both as favourite. Three-year-old colt by New Bay for Ralph Beckett with Hector Crouch sticks from barrier 9 and 58kg. Proven and progressive; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1810m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 62.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-2-3-3-3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $1.91 |
| 5/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-4-5-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.75L | $12.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 29-day break after a decisive Group 3 win at Chester over 2471m on 6 May by 4.25L on good going, carrying 60kg at $1.22. Previously 3rd in the Group 1 at Doncaster over 1609m on heavy, beaten 3.25L at $2.75 behind Hawk Mountain. Also a dominant Group 2 winner at Leopardstown over 1609m two starts prior. Proven class colt for A P O’Brien with R L Moore up and a lighter 58kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 30 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 | 06/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $142,637.00 | Chester | 2471m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.25L | $1.22 |
| 3/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $196,740.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | HEAVY | Christophe Soumillon | 58.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.25L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | C Soumillon | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Killarney | 1627m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $1.36 |
| 2/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 21-day break after finishing 3rd of 8 at York over 2062m on 14 May, beaten 4.5L in a Group 2 with 58kg at $3.75 behind Item. Prior won the Leopardstown Group 3 over 2011m on 12 Apr on soft by 0.5L with 61kg at $12, defeating Endorsement. Three wins from six overall, including a Leopardstown Group 3 in Oct and a Gowran Park win on heavy. Ronan Whelan takes over from barrier 5; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | R L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | SOFT | J Cleary | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | SOFT | J Cleary | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.55L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1676m | GOOD | J Cleary | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.25L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
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Unbeaten colt with 3 wins from 3, most recently dominant at York over 2062m on 14 May, scoring by 2.75L in a Group 2 with 58kg at $6.50. Previously bolted in at Bath over 1609m on 30 Sep by 3.5L at $1.67 after leading throughout with 62kg. Steps up 357m from that mile win to the latest trip and draws barrier 3 under Colin Keane for A M Balding. Progressive profile and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 30/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Bath | 1609m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 62kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | 3-4-5-4-4-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a Group 3 win at Leopardstown over 2011m on 10 May, scoring by 0.1L with 59.5kg at $9.50 over Pierre Bonnard on good ground. Prior run was 5th of 9 in a Leopardstown Group 3 over 2011m on 12 Apr on soft, beaten 3.55L at $10. Previously bolted in by 6L at the Curragh over 1609m on heavy on 2 Nov with 60.5kg at $3.25. Carries 58kg and draws barrier 13; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 26 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $97,999.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.55L | $10.00 |
| 1/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | M W Hassett | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a Listed win at Lingfield over 2334m on 9 May, scoring by 0.3L with 58kg at $3.25. Two runs prior he won at Newbury over 2011m by 0.3L at $2.75 after resuming with a Newmarket mile win last September. Draws barrier 1 and sticks with Tom Marquand for William Haggas. Progressive colt in form who can feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.62 |
| 2/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 1602m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3-3-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Leopardstown over 2011m on 10 May, beaten 0.1L in a Group 3 with 59.5kg at $1.83 behind James J Braddock. Prior run was 7th of 9 in a Group 3 there on 12 Apr over 2011m on soft, beaten 6.1L with 62kg at $2. Proven class last spring, winning the G1 at Saint-Cloud over ~2000m on 26 Oct with C Soumillon up, and a G3 at Newmarket before that. Three-time winner this season and now carries 58kg with Soumillon booked; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 26 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $97,999.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.83 |
| 7/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $250,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 1999m | SOFT7 | Christophe Soumillon | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2L | $1.57 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $63,941.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 59kg | - | 4-6-6-6-6-6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 40-day break after running 2nd at Haydock over 2372m on 25 Apr, beaten 2L by Ravenspire on good going with 59kg at $11. Earlier finished 2nd at Redcar over 1810m on 27 Oct at $5.50. Three-start 3YO colt by Wootton Bassett with two seconds; now carries 58kg and has cheek pieces on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Haydock | 2372m | GOOD | David Egan | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1810m | GOOD | David Egan | 59kg | - | 3-4-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.65L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a Listed 2nd at Epsom over 2027m on 28 Apr, beaten 2.5L by Saxon Street at $34 with 58.5kg. Won prior at Kempton over 1609m on 19 Nov by 1.25L after tracking handy. Three-year-old colt drawn wide in barrier 14 with Rob Hornby again; carries 58kg and rises 392m in trip after a 37-day break. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Epsom | 2027m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/13 | 19/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |