Newmarket Race 2 - JCB Newmarket Stakes (Listed)
ARCHERS BAY (2) comes off a last-start win at Newmarket over this trip, holding off rivals by 0.5L, and looks well placed again. POSEIDON'S WARRIOR (5) was runner-up in Listed grade at Newmarket last time, beaten 1L, and has been consistent this season. MY LOVE IS KING (4) finished 2nd at Newbury over 2011m, just 0.3L from the winner, and remains a key chance. LYNEHAM (3) resumes after winning at Newmarket over 1609m last start, while ANCIENT EGYPT (1) has two wins from three starts but was well beaten in Group 2 company here most recently. Archers Bay (2), Poseidon's Warrior (5), and My Love Is King (4) shape as the main contenders based on recent form.
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 216-day break, having last raced in Group 2 company at Newmarket when 7th of 8, beaten 14L at $17. Won previous two starts at Goodwood and Beverley over similar trips, including a 1.25L win at Goodwood with Rowan Scott aboard. Three-year-old colt by Frankel with two wins from three starts. Can feature fresh if returning to form.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off back-to-back wins, most recently scoring at Newmarket over 2011m on 15 Apr by 0.5L with 60.5kg at $17. Also won at Wolverhampton two starts back over 1905m by 0.75L at $3. Unbeaten from one start at both this track and distance. In strong form and can feature again.
Last Starts 16 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1677m | HEAVY | Mark Crehan | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Galway | 1698m | SOFT | Mark Crehan | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 29.55L | $17.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start won after leading throughout at Newmarket over 1609m on 4 Oct by 1L with 60.5kg at $1.73. Prior run was a close 2nd at Doncaster over 1609m on 13 Sep, beaten 0.2L on soft ground at $6. Has won both starts at this track and trip. Returns from a 209-day break but has shown ability; in with a chance if ready.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $22,625.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $1.73 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | SOFT | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | - | 4-4-5-5-6-5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start 2nd of 10 at Newbury over 2011m on 17 Apr, beaten 0.3L by Maltese Cross with 61kg at $17. Won on debut at Newcastle over 1420m by 1.75L at $1.67. Drops 3kg and draws better in barrier 2. Progressive colt who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Luke Catton | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $1.67 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
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Consistent colt who was runner-up last start in Listed grade at Newmarket over 1810m, beaten 1L by Morshdi at $2.75. Won at Goodwood two runs back over 1820m by 5L as a short-priced favourite. Has placed in all three career starts and steps up 201m in trip. In with a strong chance based on recent form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1810m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1820m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $1.36 |
| 2/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1602m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5-2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.75L | $7.50 |