Goodwood Race 2 - Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3)
Charlie Appleby continues to hold full confidence in OPERA BALLO (4) judging by his comments following a success in the Listed Henry Cecil Stakes at Newmarket (July) last time. Having shown tendencies to over race throughout his career he settled better at Newmarket and could prove a class above these. Danger might come from COSMIC YEAR (1) who is down in grade. Followed home a noted performer tackling this trip in the G1 Irish 2000 Guineas before struggling when dropping to 1400m in the G1 Prix Jean Prat at Deauville. KING OF CITIES (3) finished more than 4L behind the second mentioned when the pair met at Newmarket (July) last time. In the mix to secure a placing. SEAGULLS ELEVEN (5) holds each-way claims.

Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at Deauville in the G1 Prix Jean Prat on July 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Woodshauna carrying 58kg at $2.40. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Curragh in the G1 Irish 2000 Guineas on May 24 over 1609m, 4 len behind Field Of Gold with 58kg at $5. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 06/07/2025 | 43 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $715,560.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Soft | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:24.46 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $2.40 |
2/9 | 24/05/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3 | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:36.58 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 02/05/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $101,480.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:24.04 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
1/13 | 09/04/2025 | 203 | NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:27.71 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.22 |
1/7 | 18/09/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:30.93 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Chantilly in LR on June 28 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Dreamliner carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Epsom Downs in the LR The Surrey Stakes on June 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Formal with 59.5kg at $3.30. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 34 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 | 28/06/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $96,830.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58.5kg | 1:35.58 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 06/06/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:24.02 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
1/5 | 15/05/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 3 | $97,690.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 57kg | 1:20.87 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
3/10 | 02/05/2025 | 188 | LR OPEN 3 | $101,480.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:24.04 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
2/8 | 26/10/2024 | 30 | LR OPEN 2 | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Soft | James Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:15.46 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
2/6 | 26/09/2024 | 20 | G3 OPEN C 2 | $108,900.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Soft | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:29.97 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 06/09/2024 | 44 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Soft | James Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:17.67 | 7-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
1/13 | 24/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:14.52 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at Newmarket (July) in the LR Sir Henry Cecil Stakes on July 10 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Opera Ballo with 59.5kg at $5. The race before that 9th of 18 at Chantilly in the G1 Prix du Jockey Club on June 1 over 2100m, 4 len behind Camille Pissarro with 58kg at $18. Must respect.
Last Starts 22 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 | 10/07/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN 3 | $101,480.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 1:36.43 | 4-6-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
9/18 | 01/06/2025 | 47 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $2,640,850.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:04.40 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $18.00 |
2/8 | 15/04/2025 | 207 | LR OPEN 3 | $101,480.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:53.23 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
2/4 | 20/09/2024 | 20 | NOV C 2 | $57,080.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Soft | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:40.91 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.38 |
1/5 | 31/08/2024 | 15 | NOV 2 | $71,770.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:27.13 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
3/9 | 16/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:39.43 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Newmarket (July) in the LR Sir Henry Cecil Stakes on July 10 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Opera Ballo with 59.5kg at $23. The run before that 6th of 15 at Ascot in the G3 Jersey Stakes on June 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Noble Champion with 58.5kg at $23. In form and worth following up.
Last Starts 22 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 | 10/07/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $101,480.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 59.5kg | 1:36.43 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
6/15 | 21/06/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $276,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 58.5kg | 1:24.99 | 13-12-6 | 15 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
11/11 | 03/05/2025 | 183 | G1 OPEN 3 | $968,630.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:37.28 | 3-5-11 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |
10/12 | 01/11/2024 | 20 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:34.48 | 7-5-10 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $18.60 |
4/5 | 12/10/2024 | 27 | G1 OPEN 2 | $895,020.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 1:26.70 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
3/8 | 15/09/2024 | 64 | G1 OPEN 2 | $693,730.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 1:25.08 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
2/6 | 13/07/2024 | 36 | G2 OPEN 2 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:25.28 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 07/06/2024 | 14 | WFA NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:26.37 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
2/6 | 24/05/2024 | - | WFA NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Soft | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:32.88 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |