Goodwood Race 2 - Markel Richmond Stakes (Group 2)
FLANN SUNNA (4) remains unbeaten with a comfortable 3.5L debut success in a 1200m newcomers maiden at Windsor preceding an impressive 4.75L victory attempting a 1200m conditions event at Ascot three weeks ago. Respect up in grade. CUT A DASH (3) caught the eye first up scoring by 2.75L contesting a 1000m novice race at York before a solid 1L fourth attempting the 1200m G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. Big chance. ADAAY OF SCARLETT (1) brings more experience and looks consistent managing a 0.5L second in the aforementioned G2 Coventry Stakes before a 1.25L runner-up effort contesting the G2 July Stakes at Newmarket. Likely to go well. MAN'S BEST FRIEND (7) represents notable Irish connections. Interesting chance.

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last in a small field at Newmarket (July) in the G2 July Stakes on July 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Inner City Blues carrying 58kg at $3. Before that 2nd of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Great Barrier Reef with 58.5kg at $41. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 09/07/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $205,190.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:11.35 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/21 | 16/06/2026 | 19 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:02.33 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/3 | 01/05/2026 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $42,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:00.64 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,660.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:01.50 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.38 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at York July 11 over 1200m defeating Brandenburg with 61kg at $3.50. Before that 5th of 9 at Beverley on May 30 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Matteo with 60kg at $6.50. Would have to improve even further.
Last Starts 18 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 | 11/07/2026 | 42 | NSY HCP 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:12.12 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | OPEN C 2 | $90,750.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 1:02.57 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:13.36 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, won by 2.75 len at York May 13 over 1000m defeating Varzi carrying 58kg at $3.80. Last start 4th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Great Barrier Reef carrying 58.5kg at $13. Rates highly.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/21 | 16/06/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 19 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | NOV C 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:00.47 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Windsor June 22 over 1200m defeating Perfect Nation carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Last start favourite; won by 5 len at Ascot July 10 over 1200m defeating Mysterious Times carrying 61kg at $2.90. In form and looks a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 1:13.12 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/13 | 22/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:14.22 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start ran last in a small field at Newmarket (July) in the G2 July Stakes on July 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Inner City Blues with 58kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 3.5 len at Epsom Downs WOODCOTE STAKES June 5 over 1200m defeating Alpe D'huez with 60.5kg at $4.30. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 09/07/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $205,190.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Sam James | 58kg | 1:11.35 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 05/06/2026 | 30 | OPEN 2 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1207m | Good Soft | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:11.39 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $90,750.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:00.52 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,680.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 0:59.27 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.36 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Sam James | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; won by 4 len at Ffos Las July 14 over 1200m defeating Louis The Fifth with 60.5kg at $1.60. The race before that 9th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Great Barrier Reef carrying 58.5kg at $126. Would have to improve even further.
Last Starts 15 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 | 14/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:07.88 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.57 |
| 9/21 | 16/06/2026 | 25 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 22 |
| 3.8L | $126.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:00.73 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.57 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2026 | 16 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 0:58.66 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:02.53 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 12 at Curragh on June 26 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Abraham Lincoln with 58kg at $19. Second-up won by 2.25 len at Naas July 22 over 1207m defeating Zoar with 60.5kg at $3. Represents leading connections and holds claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 22/07/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:09.84 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:13.39 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Orthodox with 58.5kg at $101. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Sandown Park in the LR National Stakes on May 28 over 1000m, 2 len behind Where Love Lives carrying 58kg at $34. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21 | 20/06/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 58.5kg | 0:59.42 | 17-13-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:02.33 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Jonny Peate | 61.5kg | 1:12.31 | - | 13 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 59kg | 1:01.14 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 59kg | 1:02.21 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Great Barrier Reef with 58.5kg at $10. The run before that won by 1.3 len at this track May 22 over 1200m defeating Love Is carrying 61kg at $1.50. Form has been hard to fault and makes appeal.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21 | 16/06/2026 | 25 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 21 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $48,600.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 1:11.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:14.62 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1000m, 8 len behind Orthodox with 58.5kg at $13. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Sandown Park LR National Stakes May 28 over 1000m defeating Adaay Of Scarlett with 58kg at $4.50. Not keen on his chances this time.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21 | 20/06/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 58.5kg | 0:59.42 | 5-4-12 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 2 | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:02.33 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |