Newbury Race 3 - Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes (Group 2) (In Honour Of Ian Balding)
The unbeaten ARAPAHO GOLD (1) aims for a five-timer after a Listed course and distance victory in the Rose Bowl during July before scoring by 0.75L the G2 Gimcrack Stakes at York over 1200m a month ago. Top chance. JOLIVETTE (8) showed classy form last month when a solid 1.5L third contesting the 1200m Lowther Stakes at York. Likely to build on that effort representing leading connections. Main danger. NABATI (6) holds two wins tackling this trip in four career starts. Produced a good 1.75L third attempting the 1400m Listed Flying Scotsman Stakes at Doncaster last week. Makes appeal. CUT A DASH (3) was a decent 5L fourth in the G3 Prix Francois Boutin trying 1400m at Deauville (France). Might feature.

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len in the G2 Gimcrack Stakes at York on August 21 over 1200m defeating Final Objective carrying 58kg at $3. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck in the LR Rose Bowl Stakes at this track on July 17 over 1200m defeating Nabati with 58kg at $5. Top chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $453,740.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:12.89 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | LR 2 | $94,410.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:11.02 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/07/2026 | 60 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 62kg | 1:11.22 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $1.22 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 0:58.95 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 8 in the G3 Sirenia Stakes at Kempton Park All Weather on September 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Moonrise carrying 58.5kg at $4. Before that 5th of 10 in the G2 Gimcrack Stakes at York on August 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Arapaho Gold carrying 58kg at $6. Expected to make amends.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN 2 | $136,120.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:12.00 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $453,740.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:12.89 | 10-7-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $362,990.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:10.81 | 8-7-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 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: J P Spencer
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field in the G3 Prix Francois Boutin at Deauville on August 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Avec Toi with 57.5kg at $11.40. The start before that ran second last of 10 in the G2 Richmond Stakes at Goodwood on July 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Man's Best Friend carrying 58kg at $12. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/08/2026 | 17 | G3 OPEN 2 | $120,000.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good Soft | Sean Levey | 57.5kg | 1:24.68 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.40 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 44 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $362,990.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:10.81 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 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: Shane Gray
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months struggled in the run home; 7th of 10 in the G2 Gimcrack Stakes at York on August 21 over 1200m, 9 len behind Arapaho Gold carrying 58kg at $19. Previously second-up won by a nose at Beverley on May 30 over 1000m defeating Ronson with 59kg at $2.10. Others seem to have his measure.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 83 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $453,740.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:12.89 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/05/2026 | 37 | OPEN C 2 | $90,750.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 1:02.57 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:01.17 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 51 day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 10 in the G2 Richmond Stakes at Goodwood on July 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Man's Best Friend carrying 58kg at $81. The race before that 7th of 21 in the G2 Norfolk Stakes at Ascot on June 20 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Orthodox carrying 58.5kg at $101. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 40 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $362,990.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:10.81 | 10-10-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 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: W Buick
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 in the LR Flying Scotsman Stakes at Doncaster on September 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Forbidden Fire with 58kg at $2. The run before that favourite; won by a head at Newmarket (July) on August 7 over 1200m defeating Tawakal carrying 62kg at $1.40. Rates highly for leading connections.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $117,970.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:24.90 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 1:11.48 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | LR 2 | $94,410.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:11.02 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:12.88 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.22 |

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 18 at York on August 20 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mia Fantasia carrying 59.5kg at $8. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Goodwood on July 31 over 1200m defeating Dubai Champion with 60kg at $12. Looking to others.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Sam James | 59.5kg | 1:29.34 | 7-13-10 | 20 |
| 16.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/18 | 31/07/2026 | 43 | NSY HCP 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Sam James | 60kg | 1:10.33 | 9-7-1 | 16 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 9/14 | 18/06/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Sam James | 59.5kg | 1:26.85 | 6-5-9 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:23.25 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 17 in a G2 Lowther Stakes at York on August 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Libertango with 58kg at $26. The start before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 in the G2 Duchess of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket (July) on July 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Senorita Bonita carrying 58kg at $13. Key chance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 20/08/2026 | 41 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $453,740.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:13.66 | 8-3-3 | 14 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:11.78 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 9/25 | 19/06/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:13.12 | 2-2-9 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | David Probert | 58kg | 1:11.81 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |