Monmore Race 8 - Michael Davies 70th Birthday Stakes
SON OF BALDER (3) looks close to another win after finishing second last time (38.45) in a OR at Monmore. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Can measure up this time. ZENITH SULTAN (2) is having his first start around this track. Missed the frame last time when 4th and beaten 3.5 lengths (28.61) at Monmore. Has ability and is one of the better chances. LONGACRES DOCTOR (5) finished fifth last time (38.85) at Monmore after winning at his previous two outings. Should be thereabouts. FREDERICO (6) can fill a top-three spot.
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth two starts ago then regained form last time out when she found a couple better over 630m in a OR at Monmore. Faces a tough assignment this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.67 | 0:38.06 | 0:38.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.93 | 0:38.40 | 0:37.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 | |
| 5/6 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | OR | $1,190.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.22 | 0:35.51 | 0:35.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/2 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 225m | N/A | 0:13.50 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | OR3 | $1,876.00 | Dunstall Park | 660m | 0:40.25 | 0:39.75 | 0:39.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/1 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 215m | 0:13.17 | 0:13.17 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | $623.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.89 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 | |
| 5/6 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | A4 | $852.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.18 | 0:29.01 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.30 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th on October 17 over 480m at Monmore behind Holding Aero beaten 3.5 lengths (28.61) in a OR. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.61 | 0:28.33 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 | |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | $1,714.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.33 | 0:37.89 | 0:37.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.00 | |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.36 | 0:28.36 | 0:28.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 | |
| 1/1 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.92 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,876.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:29.89 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | OR3 | $1,595.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:29.19 | 0:29.04 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,648.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.38 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/1 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start over 630m at Monmore behind Beatties Lena in a OR. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time despite being beaten. Follow up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/10/2026 | 43 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.45 | 0:38.06 | 0:38.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 | |
| 2/3 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | 0:28.25 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | D1 | $1,197.00 | Shelbourne | 686m | 0:42.50 | 0:41.97 | 0:41.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.7L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $2,230.00 | Waterford | 668m | 0:41.12 | 0:41.12 | 0:41.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2026 | 29 | DD0 | $164.00 | Waterford | 668m | 0:41.07 | 0:41.07 | 0:41.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/6 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | A1 | $1,209.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | A3 | $993.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:29.08 | 0:29.08 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/2 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Up in trip to 630m for the first time. Only managed fourth last start over 480m at Monmore. She hasn't shown much to date so happy to overlook.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | $1,067.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.89 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 | |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 | |
| 5/6 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $1,619.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.72 | 0:28.34 | 0:27.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | Flat | $1,595.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.82 | 0:28.04 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/1 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.73 | 0:28.73 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | $1,876.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.05 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | $1,197.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 | |
| 1/1 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Had won two on end but missed the hat-trick last start when fifth and beaten 9 lengths (38.85) in a OR over 630m at Monmore. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.85 | 0:38.06 | 0:38.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.7L | $5.00 | |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.28 | 0:28.28 | 0:28.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 | |
| 1/5 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | A4 | $722.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 13/09/2026 | 15 | OR | $1,107.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.26 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/1 | 06/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 11 | $833.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 | |
| 5/6 | 18/08/2026 | 6 | A6 | $833.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.16 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.54 | 0:15.54 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Untested at this trip. Last appeared when fifth over 480m at Nottingham. With even luck and a clean start he should be prominent at the business end.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,905.00 | Nottingham | 480m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.27 | 0:28.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2026 | 10 | OR3 | $1,619.00 | Nottingham | 480m | 0:28.93 | 0:28.93 | 0:28.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/09/2026 | 5 | A1 | $994.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 20/09/2026 | 25 | OR | $1,454.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.79 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | N/A | 0:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 05/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | A2 | $891.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | A2 | $891.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |