Newmarket Race 3 - Betway Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3)
DAMYSUS (1) First up specialist. Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last start around here and drops back to a suitable grade. Serious player. BOILING POINT (2) Gave away some ground when 4th last start at Lingfield. Should improve here and lining up against easier rivals. Drawn beautifully. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . SKUKUZA (6) Came in 5th last time at Saint Cloud. Should bounce back and competing at a lower level of competition. R L Moore rates highly aboard. Finishes off strongly. Respect against this field. KING'S GAMBIT (3) Resuming after a break of 29 weeks. Picked up late ground when 2nd last time at Ayr and back in an easier grade. Possesses good finishing speed. Keep in mind.

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Proven record first up. Was eating up the ground late when winning last start at this track and challenged by weaker competitors. James Doyle does know the horse very well. Will go close today.
Last Starts 186 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 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Newmarket | 1810m | GOOD | James Doyle | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3yo | $50,300.00 | Deauville | 1999m | GOOD | James Doyle | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2L | $4.00 |
| 18/18 | 07/06/2025 | - | In Honour Of His Highness Aga Khan IV | $1,577,854.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | James Doyle | 58kg | - | 2-2-4-5-5-5-4-5 | 15 |
| 52.15L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | Group 2 | $189,067.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-9-8 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/04/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | James Doyle | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.00 and weakened to finish 4th last start at Lingfield. Should improve here and will appreciate the drop in grade. Has drawn to do little work. Represents significant value.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | S H James | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.55L | $6.00 |
| 1/23 | 27/09/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $172,148.00 | Newmarket | 1810m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 62.5kg | - | 1-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.05L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $167,229.00 | York | 1771m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $29.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | Listed | $49,185.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2025 | - | CL2 | $34,429.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | S H James | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2024 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-6-4 | 10 |
| 3L | $19.00 |
| 9/19 | 22/06/2024 | - | Group 3 | $147,555.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-7-7-8-10-9 | 17 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/05/2024 | - | Listed | $54,103.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $2.38 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 28/09/2023 | - | Registered As The Somerville Tattersall Stakes | $0.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/09/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | A Keeley | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5L | $2.05 |
| 3/6 | 18/08/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 1609m | SOFT | James Doyle | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $2.62 |
| 2/9 | 21/07/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | David Egan | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2L | $4.60 |

Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of 29 weeks. Good performance to run into 2nd last time at Ayr and taking on a lower class of opponents. Worthy of strong consideration.
Last Starts 207 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 | 20/09/2025 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Ayr | 2011m | SOFT | James Doyle | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.75L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $167,229.00 | York | 1771m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/16 | 17/06/2025 | - | Listed | $118,044.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | James Mcdonald | 59.5kg | - | 15-14-15-15-15-15-14-13 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 4-4-3-4-4-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 6L | $4.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/10/2024 | - | Group 1 | $1,278,810.00 | Ascot | 2011m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4-4-4-4-5 | 11 |
| 6.05L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2024 | - | Group 2 | $263,138.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.40 |
| 2/4 | 27/07/2024 | - | Group 2 | $132,799.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 20/06/2024 | - | Group 3 | $147,555.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 11-12-11-10-11-11-12-9 | 7 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 18/05/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 7-5-4-4-5-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2023 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Newbury | 1609m | HEAVY | Kevin Stott | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 1609m | SOFT | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.40 |
| 8/9 | 21/07/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Trevor Whelan | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.45L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. At $19.00 below par when 8th last run at Sakhir. Should get going late. Can't back with any confidence.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | 1 | $900,000.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.37L | $19.00 |
| 12/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | Group 1 | $822,880.00 | Longchamp | 1599m | SOFT | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 28.7L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | Group 2 | $155,918.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-1-2-3-4-5-6 | 1 |
| 4.35L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Munich | 2000m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 | |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Epsom | 1712m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 62.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7-7-7-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.75L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | Group 1 | $393,480.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-6-8 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Newmarket | 1810m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2025 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.75L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/10/2024 | - | Group 1 | $1,278,810.00 | Ascot | 2011m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 58.5kg | - | 11-11-9-9-10-10-8-3 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/09/2024 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Ayr | 2011m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 57.5kg | - | 7-6-5-6-6-6-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2024 | - | Group 3 | $68,859.00 | Windsor | 2011m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-4-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 06/07/2024 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Sandown | 2001m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 59kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-2 | 12 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
| 11/19 | 20/06/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 61.5kg | - | 18-18-16-16-15-18-18-18 | 10 |
| 5.85L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/06/2024 | - | CL2 | $73,778.00 | Epsom | 2027m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 61.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 18/05/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | 9-10-10-11-11-13-12-8 | 7 |
| 5.55L | $18.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2024 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Kempton | 1609m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Pat Dobbs | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $2.40 |
| 10/22 | 24/08/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $1.01 |
| 7/8 | 13/08/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 15.7L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break. Got going late when 5th last time at Nottingham and dropping in class. Shows good early pace. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | SOFT | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-7-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.95L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,394,393.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | - | 8-7-6-5-4-4-4-5 | 3 |
| 19L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $122,963.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 60kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.55L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Haydock | 1643m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-2-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | Listed | $49,185.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | GOOD | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.55L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $137,718.00 | Ascot | 1602m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 63kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/10/2024 | - | Sponsored by Qipco | $1,137,402.00 | Ascot | 1609m | SOFT | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-9-11-11 | 13 |
| 39.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/09/2024 | - | Group 2 | $122,963.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | SOFT | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | - | 4-4-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.75L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2024 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Haydock | 1643m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-7-7-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 02/08/2024 | - | CL2 | $73,778.00 | Goodwood | 1820m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 62kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.35L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2024 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.55L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 15/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 64.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 4L | $34.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.50 finished 5th last time at Saint Cloud. Should bounce back and goes down in class. R L Moore is a key booking and has a good draw. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/03/2026 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Saint Cloud | 1599m | SOFT | Christophe Soumillon | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Group 2 | $183,000.00 | Longchamp | 1599m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $200,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $167,229.00 | York | 1771m | GOOD | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-6-7-6-8-5-5 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | GOOD | Ryan Moore | 64kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-6-9 | 17 |
| 6.15L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $3.75 |
| 1/18 | 24/05/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 61.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 11/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $31,970.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | - | 12-12-12-11-10-9-6 | 1 |
| 4.35L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-4-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.75L | $7.00 |
| 2/29 | 20/06/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $118,044.00 | Ascot | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 56kg | - | 28-27-26-25-24-10-2-2 | 16 |
| 0.75L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/05/2024 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2024 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/04/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/08/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.75L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $61.00 |