Newmarket Race 6 - Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes (Listed)
WILD DESERT (7) First up after a break of 42 weeks. Was agonizingly close last time at Woodbine and up against a less challenging field. Has early speed and positions nicely. Will give a big sight. LYNEHAM (4) Finished 5th last start at Longchamp. Happy to forgive that run and facing weaker opposition. First race for a new trainer. Should muster plenty of early speed. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. SHAYEM (6) Ran 2nd last start at Cologne and drawn the rails. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Respect in this event. COLORI FOREVER (2) Mediocre display when 12th last start at Ascot but up against a less competitive field. Going well this preparation. Shows very good closing speed. Could run into the placings.

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $11.00 and just average when 10th last start at Ascot but will appreciate the drop in class. Will be down in distance. Not in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 12/16 | 31/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,500,000.00 | Chantilly | 2099m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.65L | $23.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $516,443.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.7L | $13.00 |
| 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: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $13.00 and was ordinary when 12th last start at Ascot but back in an easier grade. Should get going late. Very competitive this preparation. Possible place chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 20/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 58.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 11.15L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 61.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.25L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 17/04/2026 | - | CL2 | $31,970.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 59kg | - | 12-12-12-13-9-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.62 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5L | $1.60 |
| 2/4 | 25/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $21,642.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | HEAVY | Benoit De La Sayette | 61kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/26 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $175,523.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 56kg | - | 22-16-16-11-8-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 59.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-5-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 6th last start at Ascot but competing at a lower level of competition. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. This will be a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/30 | 18/06/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $127,881.00 | Ascot | 1609m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58.5kg | - | 8-13-14-11-14-12-7-6 | 29 |
| 2.25L | $29.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Hamilton | 1671m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.50 ran 5th last start at Longchamp. Happy to forgive that run and competing in a lower grade. Change in trainer. Has plenty of early speed. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 55 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | CL1 | $50,300.00 | Longchamp | 1399m | UNKNOWN | Maxime H Guyon | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Longchamp | 1599m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.25L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | 2Y CLASS 2 | $29,856.00 | Chantilly | 1599m | GOOD3 | Maxime H Guyon | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | 2Y C&G MDN (UNRACED) | $32,000.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1599m | SOFT | Maxime H Guyon | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last time at Ascot and going down in class. Showing consistent performance in races. Couldn't have in this.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 20/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 13/08/2025 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-9-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1442m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $2.75 |
| 7/18 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | - | 16-15-14-10-7-7 | 15 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last start at Cologne and has minimal work to do from the draw. Showing improvement in recent outings. Solid claims.
Last Starts 44 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 | 25/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Cologne | 1600m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.25L | $7.50 | |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Chester | 2075m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 10.05L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1810m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 13/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Riyadh | 1600m | GOOD | James Doyle | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 50.15L | $13.00 | |
| 1/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.25L | $1.45 |
| 1/3 | 28/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $18,691.00 | Epsom | 1712m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.62 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | Listed | $39,841.00 | Haydock | 1643m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59kg | - | 5-6-6-6-4-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,296.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 42 week break. Close to a win last time at Woodbine and will find this grade more suitable. Shows good early pace. Putting a tidy record together. Should give plenty of sight.
Last Starts 298 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 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | William T Buick | 55.5kg | - | 9-10-9-7 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.55L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Pat Dobbs | 62kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 1/5 | 23/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 5L | $2.00 |