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14:25 York

Good To Firm

Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £93571.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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York

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict

Stable second string when winning on last month's debut at the Curragh (7f, good; 11-2), beating rivals who had already shown substantial promise; he had just over 2l to spare and could have lots more to offer for his powerful connections; key player.

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1st

7

(3)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

The Lion In Winter

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Stable second string when winning on last month's debut at the Curragh (7f, good; 11-2), beating rivals who had already shown substantial promise; he had just over 2l to spare and could have lots more to offer for his powerful connections; key player.

2/1

1st

11

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:30 Curragh

The Lion In Winter

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, pushed along and headway from over 1f out, went third 1f out, pushed out and ran on well to lead towards finish, won going away

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 13 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict

Won by a neck on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in May and third of six in Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket last month (7f, good), keeping on well to be beaten just over 3l; it's very early days and he could be capable of better still but such improvement is necessary this afternoon.

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1st

7

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Wimbledon Hawkeye

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

Won on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in May; third of six in Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good) followed by second of 11 in Group 3 Acomb at York (7f, good to firm) so he's one of the top two in this field on form and it looks as if 1m will suit.

3/1

2nd

10

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Wimbledon Hawkeye

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Won by a neck on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in May and third of six in Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket last month (7f, good), keeping on well to be beaten just over 3l; it's very early days and he could be capable of better still but such improvement is necessary this afternoon.

16/1

3rd

9

(7)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Wimbledon Hawkeye

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Kameko colt who is out of half-sister to a 2yo Group 2 winner; belied his 28-1 odds in 7f AW contest at Kempton, sticking on well to hold on by a neck despite hanging right; well down this pack on bare figures but is open to progress.

14/1

10/11

  • Place: £1.15

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict

Recovered from slow start to power clear and win by just over 5l at 4-9 on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good); the well-beaten placed horses have franked the form since and this 2,300,000euros breeze-up purchase is a hugely exciting prospect for his top connections.

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3rd

6

(6)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Ruling Court

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Recovered from slow start to power clear and win by just over 5l at 4-9 on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good); the well-beaten placed horses have franked the form since and this 2,300,000euros breeze-up purchase is a hugely exciting prospect for his top connections.

10/11

1st

10

(5)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sandown

Ruling Court

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

$150,000 yearling, 2,300,000euros breeze-up 2yo; third foal; dam US Graded stakes-placed 1m/8.5f turf winner, sister to Group-placed 7f winner Johann Strauss, half-sister to useful 1m 2yo winner Mythical; that price in May was easily the most that has ever been paid at auction for an offspring of high-profile sire Justify.

4/5

33/1

Form: 415

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict

Won in good style at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month on second start and creditable fifth of nine in Group 2 Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he could take another step forward now tackling 7f for the first time but others are more compelling.

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1st

7

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Newmarket

The Waco Kid

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; has largely progressive RPRs; ran well in the Richmond Stakes (6f Group 2) three outings back; good third in Doncaster Listed event (7f) latest and ties in closely with Symbol Of Honour on that effort; possibilities.

5/1

3rd

7

(6)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

The Waco Kid

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Raced only on good to firm; brings Group form, having finished about 2l fifth in the Richmond at Goodwood (6f) then about 7l fourth in the Acomb at York (7f) last month; 1-1 under Oisin Murphy; not ruled out.

11/1

4th

8

(1)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

The Waco Kid

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won in good style at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month on second start and creditable fifth of nine in Group 2 Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he could take another step forward now tackling 7f for the first time but others are more compelling.

33/1

25/1

Form: 4101 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Won at Newbury (6f, good) in May on second start and bounced back from Royal Ascot 16th of 22 when winning big-field nursery at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; others arguably have greater potential but he's a highly likeable type and his experience may well be an asset.

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4th

4

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Mr Chaplin

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 2-5 includes a success in Glorious Goodwood nursery (7f, good to firm); however, looks held by Symbol Of Honour and The Waco Kid on Coventry/Acomb efforts which expose his limitations to some extent.

12/1

5th

3

(10)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Mr Chaplin

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won at Newbury (6f, good) in May on second start and bounced back from Royal Ascot 16th of 22 when winning big-field nursery at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; others arguably have greater potential but he's a highly likeable type and his experience may well be an asset.

25/1

1st

2

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Mr Chaplin

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield

10/1

Form: 1

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict

325,000gns half-brother 1m UAE Group 2 winner San Donato; 6-1, impressed on debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago when strong at the finish and winning by just over 3l; takes on much tougher opposition here but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.

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6th

1

(8)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Diablo Rojo

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

325,000gns half-brother 1m UAE Group 2 winner San Donato; 6-1, impressed on debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago when strong at the finish and winning by just over 3l; takes on much tougher opposition here but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.

25/1

1st

8

(12)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Diablo Rojo

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

325,000gns yearling; fifth foal; closely related to 6f/1m winner San Donato (including 2yo/UAE Group 2; RPR 114), half-brother to winner at up to 1m2f Crafter (83); dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (102); Amo owned; market to guide.

11/2

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 621

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Went close at Kempton (6f, AW) in June on second start and went one better in maiden at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last time; his attractive pedigree suggests he could be capable of better still, while he looks a good prospect for 7f and his trainer won this two years ago with subsequent 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean; however, a sizeable step forward is needed.

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5th

6

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Jouncy

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Unraced on softer than good; not beaten entirely by the 7f trip on penultimate start; progressive over 6f otherwise, most recently second in 6f AW Group 3 at Kempton where he wore first-time visor (retained); this is harder but he's well bred and may rate higher still.

33/1

2nd

3

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Jouncy

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

raced wide early, prominent, pressed leader after 1f, led narrowly over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, no extra final strides, just held second

10/1

7th

2

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Jouncy

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Went close at Kempton (6f, AW) in June on second start and went one better in maiden at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last time; his attractive pedigree suggests he could be capable of better still, while he looks a good prospect for 7f and his trainer won this two years ago with subsequent 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean; however, a sizeable step forward is needed.

25/1

20/1

Form: 14

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Won on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and again kept on well when coming from the rear for 3l fourth of six in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft); that latest form is working out well and today's step up to 7f looks a positive move; he's one to consider.

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8th

5

(9)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Rajeko

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Bell

Won on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and again kept on well when coming from the rear for 3l fourth of six in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft); that latest form is working out well and today's step up to 7f looks a positive move; he's one to consider.

20/1

4th

5

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket (July)

Rajeko

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

£79,000 breeze-up buy and out of a Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner; overcame distinct signs of inexperience to lead close home at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and, while the form didn't look anything special at the time and not much better now, there's no knocking a winning start.

12/1

1st

8

(8)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:45 Windsor

Rajeko

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

9,000euros foal, 42,000euros yearling, £79,000 2yo; by Kameko; dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner, half-sister to Listed-placed 2yo winners Robjohn (5f) and Ajrar (6f); likely type on breeding.

10/1

20/1

Form: 711 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Left his debut run (5f, good) miles behind when winning at Haydock (7f, soft) later in May, form that was boosted subsequently; comfortably made all in another novice at Kempton (7f, AW) a fortnight ago on his first outing since; takes a steep rise in grade but arrives with considerable potential.

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1st

1

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

Yaroogh

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Posted useful RPRs in winning 7f races at Haydock (soft) and Kempton (AW) but couldn't make much of an impression in the Acomb at York, albeit in a strong-looking renewal of that Group 3; in shallower waters here on handicap debut and not ruled out.

13/2

9th

11

(7)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Yaroogh

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Left his debut run (5f, good) miles behind when winning at Haydock (7f, soft) later in May, form that was boosted subsequently; comfortably made all in another novice at Kempton (7f, AW) a fortnight ago on his first outing since; takes a steep rise in grade but arrives with considerable potential.

20/1

1st

1

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Kempton (AW)

Yaroogh

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Both starts in May, latest upped to 7f at Haydock where he improved sharply on debut effort and beat the subsequent Superlative Stakes runner-up; this Dubawi colt sets a useful standard.

11/8

33/1

Form: 41

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict

From a talented family and he built upon his debut fourth at Newmarket (7f, good) last month when making all to score by half a length in a maiden at Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; there's every chance he'll continue to improve but others have more substance to their claims.

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10th

4

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Our Terms

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Thrice-raced colt who folded tamely and ended up well held (behind Jouncy) in 7f Group 3 at York most recently; sole attempt at 6f resulted in Ascot win but this is a tougher assignment; needs to improve.

20/1

10th

4

(11)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Our Terms

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hannon

From a talented family and he built upon his debut fourth at Newmarket (7f, good) last month when making all to score by half a length in a maiden at Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; there's every chance he'll continue to improve but others have more substance to their claims.

33/1

50/1

Form: 1

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict

14-1 when winning by half a length on last month's debut at Hamilton (6f, good); it's hard to knock a winning start and he's open to improvement, but the horses he beat are limited and others in this make greater appeal.

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17th

1

(17)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

17:20 Curragh

Urban Sky

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

14-1 when winning by half a length on debut in a 6f maiden at Hamilton in July; his winning form does not amount to much and he was completely out of his depth in the 7f Group 3 Acomb Stakes at York; has been gelded since and now tried with a visor.

14/1

11th

9

(4)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Urban Sky

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

14-1 when winning by half a length on last month's debut at Hamilton (6f, good); it's hard to knock a winning start and he's open to improvement, but the horses he beat are limited and others in this make greater appeal.

50/1

1st

7

(6)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Hamilton

Urban Sky

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

6,500euros yearling, resold 80,000euros yearling; second foal; half-brother to 6f/7f AW 2yo winner Gunfighter (RPR 89); dam 7f 2yo winner (96), out of 12.5f Group 2 winner; bred to have a future and the market should be revealing for a stable running two newcomers here.

7/1

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