Newmarket Race 4 - Hopeful Stakes (Sponsored By Blackwell Earthmoving) (Listed)
WORDS OF TRUTH (7) Has a good record first up. Got the prize when winning by 1L last run at Sandown and proven performer at this distance. Shows good early pace. Top prospects against this opposition. PRINCE OF INDIA (4) On a short back up. Made considerable ground when 2nd last run at Newbury and lining up against easier rivals. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. ELARAK (3) Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last time at this venue and gets some weight relief. Will be positive in the run early. Genuine threat. DUBAI BLING (2) On a quick turnaround. Finished 12th last time at York but gets a favourable draw. Always seems to find the line well. Dropping weight. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value .

Jockey: Dylan Hogan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $15.00 came in 6th last start at Newcastle but gets a reduction in weight. Good to see Dylan Hogan is jumping on. Sound chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 27/06/2026 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | STANDARD TO SLOW | Connor Beasley | 62.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.55L | $15.00 |
| 12/12 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Haydock | 1442m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 11.55L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/03/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 62kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $26.00 |
| 8/13 | 01/01/2026 | - | CL2 | $44,267.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Dylan Hogan | 60kg | - | 11-12-13-13-13-8 | 12 |
| 4.35L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $18,101.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Dylan Hogan | 61.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 14/19 | 26/07/2025 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 56.5kg | - | 11-10-13-18-17-14 | 15 |
| 6.25L | $23.00 |
| 11/15 | 21/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $147,555.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Hogan | 58.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-10-11 | 2 |
| 12.65L | $67.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | Listed | $63,941.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Dylan Hogan | 58kg | - | 10-9-8-10-9-6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/20 | 12/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $385,324.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | GOOD | Dylan Hogan | 57.5kg | - | 11-10-11-14-13-11 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 23/08/2024 | - | Group 2 | $245,925.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Dylan Hogan | 58kg | - | 9-9-9-9-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.45L | $15.00 |
| 1/19 | 20/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $257,888.00 | Newbury | 1036m | GOOD | Dylan Hogan | 57.5kg | - | 13-13-13-7-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/13 | 26/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Dylan Hogan | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $15.00 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Was $19.00 and ran 12th last time at York but can find a nice position from the draw. Finishes off strongly. Goes down in weight. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21 | 19/08/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $132,800.00 | York | 1087m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 62.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 9L | $19.00 |
| 10/27 | 01/08/2026 | - | 2 | $245,925.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | William T Buick | 62.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.18L | $34.00 |
| 1/15 | 11/07/2026 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Probert | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 10/27 | 20/06/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $172,148.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | - | 16-15-12-11-11-10 | 23 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Chester | 1019m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | - | 7-5-5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/17 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $98,480.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | GOOD | S Ladjadj | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $9.00 |
| 7/18 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $72,000.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | GOOD | Jules Mobian | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.88L | $8.00 |
| 10/18 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $72,000.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 61.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 4.99L | $5.00 |
| 3/18 | 02/01/2026 | - | Flat | $72,000.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/16 | 19/12/2025 | - | Flat | $72,000.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 58.5kg | 00:59.61 | - | 15 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,952.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/01/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-4-6-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 19/07/2024 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | David Probert | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.65L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 62.5kg | - | 7-5-6-4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/15 | 06/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 0.05L | $34.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well to finish 3rd last time around here and will appreciate the drop in weight. Should muster plenty of early speed. Can lift in this event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 11/07/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | - | 4-5-5-6-5-3-3 | 15 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/28 | 18/06/2026 | - | Handicap | $118,044.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | - | 6-5-6-8-4-1-2 | 31 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 62.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $2.38 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | CL3 | $15,738.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60kg | - | 2-2-3-2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | CL2 | $24,592.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Jim Crowley | 61.5kg | - | 8-5-4-2-2-1-1-6 | 6 |
| 4.35L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | Listed | $54,103.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Jim Crowley | 59.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Pat Dobbs | 62kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Lingfield | 1531m | GOOD | David Probert | 59kg | - | 4-3-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 6/12 | 05/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | - | 12-11-11-11-9-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Caught the eye when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last run at Newbury and dropping in class. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | Group 2 | $162,311.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Pat Dobbs | 61kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/07/2026 | - | Group 1 | $786,960.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Pat Dobbs | 61kg | - | 10-10-11-11-8-6 | 5 |
| 2.45L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.55L | $4.50 |
| 2/13 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 61.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 10/14 | 16/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.35L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Ascot | 1207m | SOFT | J P Spencer | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-7-7-8-8 | 11 |
| 19.1L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-6-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.95L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | Handicap | $78,696.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Ryusei Sakai | 63.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9-2-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 1/17 | 10/07/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 53.5kg | - | 16-16-16-17-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 26/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | - | 12-11-11-9-5-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $24,593.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-5-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | - | 2-2-2-1-2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,329.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $1.67 |
| 4/13 | 15/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | SOFT | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-4 | 3 |
| 3L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 20/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,739.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | - | 6-10-11-11-10-10-9 | 7 |
| 19.55L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,739.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-2-3-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $51.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Faded to finish 11th last run at this track but strong performer at the trip. Has early speed and positions nicely. Will find this grade easier. Likely to be an exotics contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 11/07/2026 | - | Group 1 | $786,960.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | - | 2-1-4-9-11-11 | 3 |
| 10.25L | $67.00 |
| 11/13 | 13/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $162,311.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 62kg | - | - | 13 |
| 16.05L | $15.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Newmarket | 1005m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/14 | 16/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.95L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 64kg | - | 4-1-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2L | $3.00 |
| 3/19 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $553,331.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3 | 15 |
| 1.55L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Ascot | 1207m | SOFT | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-6-7 | 10 |
| 16.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $137,718.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | SOFT | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-5 | 6 |
| 6.55L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $654,161.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-4-10 | 5 |
| 5.75L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 60kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Haydock | 1442m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-8-11 | 10 |
| 12.05L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/04/2025 | - | Flat | $1,439,997.00 | Meydan | 1207m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.22L | $29.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/10/2024 | - | Flat | $80,000.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | HEAVY8 | M Ghiani | 57kg | 01:13.71 | - | 2 |
| 3L | $2.88 |
| 3/11 | 11/10/2024 | - | group 2 | $122,963.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-3 | 10 |
| 6.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2024 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/08/2024 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | SOFT | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2024 | - | Listed | $49,185.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/07/2024 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | - | 4-1-1-2-7-9 | 8 |
| 7L | $11.00 |
| 11/13 | 22/06/2024 | - | Group 1 | $983,700.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Richard Kingscote | 59.5kg | - | 2-3-2-5-7-11 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up specialist. Good win by 1L last run at Sandown and will be well suited at the trip. Won't be far away during the run. Will be competitive.
Last Starts 69 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 | 13/06/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Sandown | 1014m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1L | $2.88 |
| 2/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | 3Y CONDITIONS | $294,000.00 | Meydan | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.69L | $1.34 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $245,925.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $127,881.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 3-4-3-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 62.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.25L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.62 |
| 8/18 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 12-13-15-14-10-8 | 4 |
| 4.95L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and competed in a tight contest first up last preparation at Ascot. Ashley Lewis and Ecd Walker are an appealing combination. Should race on the speed. Watching with interest.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/22 | 19/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $688,590.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | - | - | 17 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Registered As The Pavilion Stakes | $93,451.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $63,941.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 10-8-8-7-5-8-10 | 7 |
| 25.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | Listed | $39,841.00 | Haydock | 1643m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | - | 7-5-5-5-7-7-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.75L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/08/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $68,859.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 2-2-3-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2025 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-7-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | - | 5-3-4-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.83 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 58kg | - | 1-2-1-2-3-4 | 4 |
| 4L | $5.50 |