Newmarket Race 5 - Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1)
BOW ECHO (4) is unbeaten from three starts, including a Group 2 win at Newmarket over 1609m last September. GSTAAD (6) brings strong international form, winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar last start and runner-up in the Group 1 Dewhurst at Newmarket prior. ALPARSLAN (1) comes off a Group 3 win at Newbury over 1408m and has won three of four career starts. OXAGON (11) impressed winning the Group 3 Craven Stakes at Newmarket last start, defeating AVICENNA (2), who was second and had previously won twice at Doncaster. KING'S TRAIL (8) is unbeaten in two runs over this trip, most recently scoring at Kempton. THESECRETADVERSARY (14) and POWER BLUE (13) filled the quinella in the Group 3 Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial last start. DISTANT STORM (5) has placed in Group 1 company at Newmarket and is a two-time winner at the track. This shapes as a deep renewal with Bow Echo, Gstaad, Alparslan, and Oxagon among the leading hopes.
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won the Group 3 at Newbury over 1408m on 18 Apr by 1L with 58kg at $10, defeating Zavateri. Three wins from four starts this season, including a dominant 3.5L victory at Curragh two runs back. Drops 4 barriers and steps up 201m in distance. In strong form and can feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | - | 4-1-4-4-4-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.75L | $51.00 |
| 1/16 | 14/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $241,001.00 | Curragh | 1264m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 5 at Newmarket over 1609m in Group 3 company on 16 Apr, beaten 2L by Oxagon with 58kg at $6.50. Won previous two starts at Doncaster, including a Listed race over 1413m. Three-year-old colt with a strong record from three runs. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-5-3-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2025 | - | Listed | $63,941.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 7-7-6-6-4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.05L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,575.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $1.83 |
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Newcastle over 1613m by 5L with 60.5kg at $1.18. Last start finished 5th of 7 in Listed company at Newcastle over 1613m, beaten 7.05L with 59kg at $3. Drops 1kg and draws better here. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.05L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $1.18 |
| 4/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,591.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | 4-5-6-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Unbeaten colt with three wins from as many starts, all this season. Last start won the Group 2 at Newmarket over 1609m on 27 Sep by 1L with 58kg at $3.10, defeating Humidity. Also scored in Listed grade at Haydock and at Newbury over this trip. First-up after 217 days but has strong credentials and can feature fresh.
Last Starts 217 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 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $131,571.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | Listed | $39,841.00 | Haydock | 1643m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-3-5-1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | 6-5-5-6-4-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd of 9 last start in a Group 1 at Newmarket over 1408m, beaten 2.25L by Gewan at $3.25. Won the start prior at the same track and trip by 4.75L, defeating Commander's Intent at $2.20. Has a strong record at Newmarket with 2 wins and a placing from 3 runs. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8-6-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.25L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | Registered As The Somerville Tattersall Stakes | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $162,311.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.75L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,591.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.83 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
First-up after 183 days, last seen winning at Del Mar over 1609m by 0.75L with 55.5kg at $2. Placed in three consecutive Group 1 races prior, including a close 2nd at Newmarket and Curragh. Proven at this distance and boasts a strong overall record with 3 wins and 3 seconds from 6 starts. Can feature fresh if forward enough.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Christophe Soumillon | 55.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 58.5kg | - | 3-4-6-6-5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | Group 1 | $400,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | C Soumillon | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $350,000.00 | Deauville | 1199m | GOOD | Ryan Moore | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/20 | 17/06/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | 10-13-15-9-1-1 | 14 |
| 3L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $8.00 |
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Runner-up last start in the Group 2 at Newbury over 1207m, beaten 1L by Words Of Truth with 58.5kg at $3.25. Won impressively at the same track and on good ground two runs back over 1307m by 7.5L at $81. Drops 0.5kg and draws better today. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
Last Starts 224 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 | 20/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $127,881.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 58.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $3.25 |
| 1/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Unbeaten colt with two wins from as many starts, both over 1609m at Kempton. Last start won by 1L over Conclave in a Class 2 on 28 Mar with 60kg at $1.57. Drops 2kg and draws wider this time. Can feature again if he handles the barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $1.57 |
| 1/10 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4-3-3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $1.83 |
Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start 4th of 9 at Kempton over 1609m on 28 Mar, beaten 5L with 58kg at $67 behind King's Trail. Won at Kempton over 1408m two starts prior, leading throughout at $34. Has placed in two of five career runs and wears a tongue tie. Can feature with the right run from a wide draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Paddy Bradley | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $131,571.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-7-8-8-8-8 | 2 |
| 35L | $251.00 |
| 3/14 | 18/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Tommie Jakes | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Tommie Jakes | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Tommie Jakes | 58.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Newbury over 1408m in Group 3 company on 18 Apr, beaten 2.25L by Alparslan at $21. Won his debut at Newbury over 1307m on soft ground, defeating Storming Point by a narrow margin at $3. Steps up 201m and draws barrier 1. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | SOFT | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Last start won the Group 3 at Newmarket over 1609m by 2L after leading throughout, with 58kg at $2.75. Previously struggled in Group 1 company on heavy ground but was runner-up in a Group 2 at Doncaster prior. Has two wins from six starts and is proven at this trip. In with a chance if repeating last start's effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.75 |
| 5/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $196,740.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | HEAVY | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-4-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 24.75L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | 5-6-2-2-3-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $147,555.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $2.62 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Catton | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 8L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,591.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 10-9-7-8-9-7-5 | 13 |
| 5.55L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 7 at Newcastle over 1613m in Listed company on 3 Apr, beaten 0.3L by Timeforshowcasing with 59kg at $19. Won on debut at Southwell over 1420m by 1.25L with 57kg at $3.20. Lightly raced 3yo colt showing promise for Charlie Pike. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 29 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 | 03/04/2026 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 57kg | - | 7-5-6-6-5-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.25L | $3.20 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Last start 2nd of 11 at Leopardstown in a Group 3 over 1446m on soft going, beaten 2.5L by Thesecretadversary with 61kg at $9.50. Won the Group 1 at Curragh two runs back over 1207m by 1.5L. Consistent 3yo colt with 2 wins and 4 placings from 7 starts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | David Egan | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $350,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.75L | $5.50 |
| 5/20 | 17/06/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 58.5kg | - | 6-4-2-1-5-5 | 9 |
| 4L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1005m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.45L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/03/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.75L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won the Group 3 at Leopardstown over 1446m by 2.5L with 59.5kg on soft going at $7, defeating Power Blue. Also won the Listed race at Tipperary two starts prior. Has finished in the quinella in five of six career runs. In strong form and can feature again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Tipperary | 1499m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 1453m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $1.16 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | Listed | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1455m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $17.00 |
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 5 at Newmarket over 1609m in Group 3 company on 16 Apr, beaten 3.25L with 58kg at $15 behind Oxagon. Runner-up at Kempton and Southwell in previous two, including a narrow 0.1L defeat at Southwell. Won at Newbury over 1408m last season. Consistent 3yo colt who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-4-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.25L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3 | $59,022.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58.5kg | - | 2-1-1-2-2-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.22 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $2.20 |
| 6/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,591.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 7-8-8-5-6-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.75L | $8.50 |