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Newmarket Race 4 - Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes (Group 1)

INNER CITY BLUES (4) First up after a break. Strong performance to win by 1 1/4L last time here but facing stiffer opposition. Jockey William T Buick is an asset. Finishes off strongly. No surprise to see a win. MARCO POLO (5) Shot clear to win by a margin of 5 1/2L last run at Cork and good career start. Will be motoring home late. Looking sharp on the track this preparation. Deserves consideration. CONFUCIUS (1) Resuming after a spell. Finished 3rd last run at Curragh and has minimal work to do from the draw. Should come to hand quickly. Showing consistent performance in races. Among better hopes. ORTHODOX (6) Below par when 6th last time at Deauville but putting a tidy record together. Facing a stronger class. One of the hopes.

Race Time:2:00 PM

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Track:Good_to_firm

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Confucius (1)21633

Trainer: A P O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 5: 1-1-2

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Weight: 58kgs

2 yo Brown C

Sire: No Nay Never

Dam: Millisle

Dam's Sire: Starspangledbanner

Stats

Prize Money$36,786.00

Avg $$7,357.20

Win %20.00%

Place %80.00%

Career5: 1-1-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance2: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 1-0-2

Soft1: 0-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing fresh after a break. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Curragh and will appreciate a good draw. Expecting to settle positively. Good career start. Will be around the mark.

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
3/7	18/07/2026	-	Group 2	$130,000.00	Curragh	1207m	GOOD TO FIRM	R L Moore	59.5kg	-	-	1	1. Celeron 2. Tribeca 3. Confucius	4.25L	$2.10
3/5	27/06/2026	-	Group 3	$70,002.00	Curragh	1264m	GOOD TO FIRM	R L Moore	59.5kg	-	-	2	1. Ballinea Star 2. Immortal Guard 3. Confucius	0.7L	$1.33
6/21	16/06/2026	-	Group 2	$196,740.00	Ascot	1207m	GOOD	R L Moore	58.5kg	-	7-8-7-4-3-6	20	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Adaay Of Scarlett 3. Royal Heritage	1.7L	$3.00
1/7	09/05/2026	-	2yo	$21,999.00	Naas	1193m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	60.5kg	-	-	2	1. Confucius 2. Alaskan Bear 3. Bull Shark	3.75L	$1.20
2/8	03/04/2026	-	2Y MDN	$30,000.00	Curragh	1005m	SOFT	Ryan L Moore	60.5kg	-	-	6	1. Lars Soldier 2. Confucius 3. Edward Thatch	0.05L	$2.25

Force Noir (3)210X1

Trainer: Robson Aguiar (Westmeath)12 mths 4: 2-1-0

Jockey: D Egan

Weight: 58kgs

2 yo Bay C

Sire: Persian Force

Dam: Princess Rose

Dam's Sire: Royal Applause

Stats

Prize Money$28,347.00

Avg $$7,086.75

Win %50.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 2-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-1-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 2-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy1: 0-1-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

On a quick turnaround. Winner by 2 1/4L last run at Dundalk and solid career start. Will be positive in the run early. Taking on stronger opponents. Looks hopeful at best.

Last Starts 7 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	18/09/2026	-	2Y	$21,999.00	Dundalk	1005m	STANDARD	Ben Martin Coen	62kg	-	-	1	1. Force Noir 2. Hanney Boy 3. Monologue	2.29L	$2.50
17/21	20/06/2026	-	Group 2	$172,147.00	Ascot	1005m	GOOD	David Egan	58.5kg	-	7-4-6-12-16	19	1. Orthodox 2. El Floridita 3. Mussab	11.95L	$8.50
1/7	27/04/2026	-	2yo	$25,000.00	Naas	1005m	GOOD	David Egan	60kg	-	-	7	1. Force Noir 2. Lady Patrona 3. Bit Of A Buzz	4.25L	$1.45
2/7	15/03/2026	-	2Y MDN	$21,999.00	Curragh	1005m	HEAVY	David Egan	60.5kg	-	-	5	1. Ruler's Control 2. Force Noir 3. Bull Shark	0.2L	$1.83

Hell Of A Spin (2)2133

Trainer: A Keatley (Malton)12 mths 4: 1-1-2

Jockey: Mikey Sheehy

Weight: 58kgs

2 yo Bay C

Sire: Naval Crown

Dam: Shamankiyna

Dam's Sire: Azamour

Stats

Prize Money$53,184.00

Avg $$13,296.00

Win %25.00%

Place %100.00%

Career4: 1-1-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 1-0-1

Soft1: 0-0-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was competitive when 3rd last time at York and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign and has a good draw. Slim chance.

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
3/10	21/08/2026	-	Group 2	$245,925.00	York	1207m	GOOD TO SOFT	Mikey Sheehy	58kg	-	3-3-3-3-2-3	1	1. Arapaho Gold 2. Final Objective 3. Hell Of A Spin	3L	$19.00
3/11	29/07/2026	-	Group 3	$108,207.00	Goodwood	1005m	GOOD TO FIRM	Mikey Sheehy	58.5kg	-	6-8-6-3-3	11	1. Pershaada 2. Adonius 3. Hell Of A Spin	2.3L	$67.00
1/6	11/07/2026	-	GBB Race	$11,312.00	Hamilton	1012m	GOOD	Oisin Mcsweeney	60.5kg	-	3-3-2-1-1	4	1. Hell Of A Spin 2. Casino Star 3. Onslaught	0.3L	$2.75
2/6	27/06/2026	-	GBB Race	$31,970.00	Newcastle	1005m	STANDARD TO SLOW	Mikey Sheehy	59kg	-	3-3-3-1-2	7	1. Barnaby Rudge 2. Hell Of A Spin 3. Papercut	0.5L	$10.00

Inner City Blues (4)11

Trainer: C Appleby (Newmarket)12 mths 2: 2-0-0

Jockey: W Buick

Weight: 58kgs

2 yo Bay C

Sire: Blue Point

Dam: Dancin Inthestreet

Dam's Sire: Muhaarar

Stats

Prize Money$83,772.00

Avg $$41,886.00

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Career2: 2-0-0

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance2: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 2-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resumes from a break. Good win by 1 1/4L last time at this track but racing in stronger company. William T Buick is a suitable booking. Should get going late. Absolutely right in this.

Last Starts 78 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/3	09/07/2026	-	Group 2	$122,963.00	Newmarket	1207m	GOOD TO FIRM	William T Buick	58kg	-	-	3	1. Inner City Blues 2. Adaay Of Scarlett 3. Hickory Lad	1.25L	$1.83
1/7	13/06/2026	-	GBB Race	$24,592.00	York	1207m	GOOD	William T Buick	60.5kg	-	7-6-6-5-1-1	8	1. Inner City Blues 2. Stardom Glory 3. Conciliate	2L	$1.45

Marco Polo (5)281

Trainer: A P O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 3: 1-1-0

Jockey: R L Moore

Weight: 58kgs

2 yo Chestnut C

Sire: Night Of Thunder

Dam: Swiss Air

Dam's Sire: Oasis Dream

Stats

Prize Money$15,826.00

Avg $$5,275.33

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Career3: 1-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance3: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 1-1-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was a comprehensive winner by 5 1/2L last run at Cork and putting a tidy record together. Displays very good closing speed. Performing honestly since coming back from a break. Strong claims in this.

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	09/09/2026	-	C & G	$21,999.00	Cork	1207m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	59.5kg	-	-	8	1. Marco Polo 2. Jungle Wise 3. El Domino	5.5L	$1.13
8/10	21/08/2026	-	Group 2	$245,925.00	York	1207m	GOOD TO SOFT	R L Moore	58kg	-	6-5-6-6-6-8	7	1. Arapaho Gold 2. Final Objective 3. Hell Of A Spin	10.3L	$2.62
2/19	09/08/2026	-	2Y MDN	$25,000.00	Curragh	1207m	GOOD TO FIRM	Ronan P Whelan	60.5kg	-	-	6	1. Push The Boat Out 2. Marco Polo 3. New Bond Street	1.25L	$15.00

Orthodox (7)116

Trainer: C G Cox (Hungerford)12 mths 3: 2-0-0

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Weight: 58kgs

2 yo Bay C

Sire: Havana Grey

Dam: Heartwarming

Dam's Sire: Showcasing

Stats

Prize Money$107,342.00

Avg $$35,780.67

Win %66.67%

Place %66.67%

Career3: 2-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 2-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At $3.50 average performance when 6th last time at Deauville but honest performer putting a tidy record together. Competing at a higher level of competition. Not out of this.

Last Starts 33 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	23/08/2026	-	Group 1	$350,000.00	Deauville	1199m	SOFT7	Rossa Ryan	57kg	-	-	4	1. Senorita Bonita 2. Carry The Flag 3. Kosuma	6.6L	$3.50
1/21	20/06/2026	-	Group 2	$172,147.00	Ascot	1005m	GOOD	Rossa Ryan	58.5kg	-	9-9-8-3-1	16	1. Orthodox 2. El Floridita 3. Mussab	3.5L	$5.50
1/6	14/05/2026	-	GBB Race	$14,755.00	Salisbury	1005m	GOOD	Rossa Ryan	60.5kg	-	3-3-3-1-1	6	1. Orthodox 2. American Psycho 3. On The Queue Tee	2.5L	$1.67

Push The Boat Out (6)11

Trainer: M O'Callaghan (Kildare)12 mths 2: 2-0-0

Jockey: Shane Foley

Weight: 58kgs

2 yo Grey C

Sire: Kodi Bear

Dam: Brief Angel

Dam's Sire: Dark Angel

Stats

Prize Money$49,565.00

Avg $$24,782.50

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Career2: 2-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance2: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 1-0-0

Soft1: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Game effort to win narrowly last start at Curragh but challenged by a tougher grade. Ultra competitive this campaign with 2 wins from 2 starts. A threat to the other main hopes.

Last Starts 27 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	29/08/2026	-	Group 3	$70,002.00	Curragh	1207m	YIELDING	Seamie Heffernan	59.5kg	-	-	7	1. Push The Boat Out 2. Great Barrier Reef 3. Velozee	0.3L	$9.50
1/19	09/08/2026	-	2Y MDN	$25,000.00	Curragh	1207m	GOOD TO FIRM	Colin Keane	60.5kg	-	-	14	1. Push The Boat Out 2. Marco Polo 3. New Bond Street	1.25L	$17.00