Newmarket Race 4 - Betway Joel Stakes (Group 2)
TALK OF NEW YORK (6) Improved to place when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at Goodwood and ideal trip as proven previously. Jockey William T Buick has been successful aboard previously. Can have an impact. PERSICA (2) Charged home to win last run at Haydock. Exhibiting good form since returning from a break. Can measure up to this company. THE LOST KING (3) Narrowly denied a win last start at Haydock. Oisin Murphy is a plus. Has been a model of consistency this prep. Could pose a threat and looks promising. HANKELOW (5) Didn't stay in touch when 4th last start at Haydock. Won't be far away during the run. Not out of this.

Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last run at Leopardstown but facing a stronger grade. Should muster plenty of early toe. Robert Havlin is a key engagement. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 12 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 | 12/09/2026 | - | Group 2 | $200,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | Group 2 | $130,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Colin Keane | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1440m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 62kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-9-9 | 7 |
| 21.55L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 06/03/2026 | - | 1 | $833,000.00 | Meydan | 1408m | GOOD | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 17.88L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $1,175,999.00 | Meydan | 1609m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 50.76L | $21.00 |
| 12/15 | 23/01/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $833,000.00 | Meydan | 1408m | FAST | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 9.07L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | - | 3UP GP2 | $833,000.00 | Meydan | 1609m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.74L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2025 | - | Group 2 | $122,963.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.95L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $137,718.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | SOFT | Robert Havlin | 60kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $654,161.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-10-9 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60kg | - | 3-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Haydock | 1442m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-3-4-5-7 | 6 |
| 5.05L | $2.88 |
| 9/11 | 05/04/2025 | - | Flat | $1,439,997.00 | Meydan | 1207m | GOOD | R Havlin | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
| 12/20 | 19/10/2024 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Ascot | 1207m | SOFT | Robert Havlin | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-2-12-12 | 2 |
| 8.85L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/08/2024 | - | Group 2 | $491,850.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $1.57 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2024 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 62.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 18/06/2024 | - | Group 1 | $737,775.00 | Ascot | 1609m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/05/2024 | - | Group 1 | $393,480.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | 3-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $19.00 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up late to win last run at Haydock. Going well this campaign. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 19 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Haydock | 1602m | SOFT | James Doyle | 59.5kg | - | 4-3-4-3-3-3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.05L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $172,147.00 | York | 1771m | GOOD TO SOFT | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-10-9-9-7-3 | 7 |
| 9.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/07/2026 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD TO FIRM | Sean M Levey | 61kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/07/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | R L Moore | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |
| 5/16 | 16/06/2026 | - | Listed | $122,963.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 59.5kg | - | 16-16-16-16-16-16-15-14 | 16 |
| 2.85L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $122,963.00 | Epsom | 1712m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 61kg | - | 4-4-5-5-5-6-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.05L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Newmarket | 1810m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2 | 6 |
| 5.55L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | 1 | $900,000.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 02:01.58 | - | 7 |
| 2.03L | $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 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Competed in a tight contest last start at Haydock. Oisin Murphy takes the reins today. Going well this preparation. Nice price for the value seekers.
Last Starts 19 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Haydock | 1602m | SOFT | Patrick Mcdonald | 59.5kg | - | 5-7-5-5-6-4-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.05L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 20/08/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | York | 1583m | GOOD TO SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 15 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 11/07/2026 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | York | 1583m | GOOD TO FIRM | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 27/28 | 18/06/2026 | - | Handicap | $118,044.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 59kg | - | 12-14-15-13-13-22-27 | 4 |
| 13.05L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 1810m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 59kg | - | 11-11-11-11-11-11-8-7 | 11 |
| 2.55L | $9.50 |
| 3/14 | 03/04/2026 | - | CL2 | $147,555.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | 7-8-6-7-7-5-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 07/03/2026 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 11 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $15,738.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/01/2026 | - | CL2 | $25,576.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Nicola Currie | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 12/30 | 19/06/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $118,044.00 | Ascot | 1609m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2-1-6-12 | 25 |
| 5.75L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/04/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Sandown | 1609m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2024 | - | Listed | $39,841.00 | Haydock | 1643m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-6 | 2 |
| 5.55L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | David Probert | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/13 | 07/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,739.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59kg | - | 12-12-11-11-11-11-9 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and chased well when 5th last run at Haydock and drawn well. Will be hitting the line strongly. Showing great form this campaign. Minor claims.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/09/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Haydock | 1602m | SOFT | Marco Ghiani | 57.5kg | - | 9-9-9-8-8-7-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD TO FIRM | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-6-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.75L | $7.50 |
| 12/16 | 20/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 58.5kg | - | 16-14-12-13-12-10-12 | 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 | - | 7-7-7-7-5-1-1 | 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: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $6.00 and tired late when 4th last start at Haydock. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Respected competitor.
Last Starts 19 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Haydock | 1602m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $172,147.00 | York | 1771m | GOOD TO SOFT | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | - | 4-2-2-2-2-3-5-7 | 11 |
| 17.55L | $6.50 |
| 13/16 | 31/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,500,000.00 | Chantilly | 2099m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.65L | $17.00 |
| 3/13 | 10/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $650,000.00 | Longchamp | 1599m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $63,941.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2025 | - | Listed | $63,941.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.05L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.25L | $4.00 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home into 2nd last run at Goodwood and have to respect the form at this trip. Been in the money 5 from 5 attempts this campaign. Will show up at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | Group 3 | $108,207.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | GOOD TO FIRM | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $688,590.00 | Ascot | 1602m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.85L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Sandown | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-3-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 61kg | - | 4-4-3-3-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3L | $1.73 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $784,002.00 | Meydan | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.92L | $1.40 |
| 1/13 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $41.00 and came in 6th last time at Deauville but has a good draw. Yard is in form but competing at a higher level of competition. This looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | 3yo | $73,200.00 | Deauville | 1600m | GOOD3 | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.35L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 01/08/2026 | - | CL2 | $73,778.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | William T Buick | 61.5kg | - | 9-10-9-9-7-7-10 | 7 |
| 5.75L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD TO FIRM | R L Moore | 59.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-5-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $5.50 |
| 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 |