Newmarket Race 3 - Blandford Bloodstock Abernant Stakes (Group 3)
It very much looks as though a 1200m campaign is going to be on the cards for ROMANTIC STYLE (7). Finished fourth in the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches last year and travelled well before quickening away to score among Listed company at Meydan (Dubai) 75 days ago. Could win if in similar form back on home soil. French-trained raider SAJIR (6) holds some smart form and may take a step forward from his reappearance success in a conditions event at Chantilly AW (1300m) last month. RUN TO FREEDOM (5) was runner-up in the 2023 G1 July Cup Stakes. Holds major claims allowing for absence of 363 days off the track. LETHAL LEVI (3) also warrants some consideration.

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len Ascot G3 Bengough Stakes October 5 over 1200m slow track defeating Jarraaf with 59kg at $9.50. First up last campaign second of 15 at this track May 4 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Desert Cop with 59kg at $12. In form and worth following up.
Last Starts 206 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 1:15.39 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
2/22 | 14/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $190,270.00 | Doncaster | 1106m | Good | C Soumillon | 61.5kg | 1:06.27 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
8/19 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 1:10.64 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
2/25 | 03/08/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $453,740.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 1:10.17 | - | 27 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 06/07/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 1:02.87 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
3/13 | 01/06/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1207m | Good Soft | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:10.47 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
2/15 | 04/05/2024 | 203 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 59kg | 1:11.48 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
12/22 | 14/10/2023 | 42 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Soft | Richard Kingscote | 61.5kg | 1:14.07 | - | 22 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 02/09/2023 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $90,750.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Graham Lee | 59kg | 1:01.12 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
2/27 | 05/08/2023 | 42 | HCP 3U | $472,930.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Heavy | Richard Kingscote | 59kg | 1:16.93 | - | 27 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
2/27 | 24/06/2023 | 21 | HCP OPEN 3U | $317,620.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | - | 15 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix De L'Abbaye De Longchamp October 6 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Makarova carrying 62kg at $25. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Rome March 29 2024 over 1200m defeating Muchas Gracias with 55kg at $1.41. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 06/10/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2U | $565,430.00 | Longchamp | 1000m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 62kg | 0:56.33 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $25.00 |
4/15 | 15/09/2024 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,290.00 | Longchamp | 1000m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 56.5kg | 0:57.24 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
3/13 | 04/08/2024 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $91,510.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 56.5kg | 1:10.24 | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
3/13 | 06/07/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $88,570.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 56.5kg | 1:11.37 | - | 13 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
4/14 | 02/06/2024 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,870.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | SH | Cristian Demuro | 56.5kg | 1:10.83 | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
5/8 | 17/05/2024 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $130,930.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 1:10.33 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 29/03/2024 | 162 | COND 3 | $31,115.00 | Rome | 1200m | Alessio Satta | 55kg | 1:07.40 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.41 | |
3/11 | 19/10/2023 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $98,360.00 | Deauville | 1100m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 57kg | 1:04.32 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
1/4 | 01/10/2023 | 9 | COND 2 | $52,295.00 | Milan | 1200m | Dario Vargiu | 55kg | 1:09.70 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.26 | |
1/4 | 22/09/2023 | 80 | COND 2 | $27,731.00 | Rome | 1200m | Alessio Satta | 55kg | 1:07.70 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.45 | |
5/11 | 04/07/2023 | 37 | LR OPEN 2 | $70,675.00 | Milan | 1400m | Alessio Satta | 55kg | 1:23.00 | - | 9 |
| 2.9L | $7.36 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 61kgs
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Comments
Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 3 len Ayr September 21 over 1200m defeating Silky Wilkie with 60.5kg at $21. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at this track May 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Noble Dynasty with 56.5kg at $11. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 220 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/25 | 21/09/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:07.75 | - | 20 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
1/11 | 17/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 62.5kg | 1:23.47 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
19/25 | 03/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $453,740.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 1:10.17 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
2/20 | 13/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:24.08 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
4/25 | 22/06/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:13.04 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |
1/11 | 18/05/2024 | 3 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Clifford Lee | 56kg | 1:09.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
14/21 | 15/05/2024 | 12 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Clifford Lee | 56.5kg | 1:11.14 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 03/05/2024 | 209 | HCP 4U | $94,040.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 56.5kg | 1:24.65 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
4/17 | 07/10/2023 | 14 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 1:27.14 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
9/24 | 23/09/2023 | 8 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 1:10.77 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
4/12 | 15/09/2023 | 20 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1307m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 1:19.15 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start won by 0.8 len at Wolverhampton LR Lady Wulfruna Stakes March 8 over 1400m defeating Witch Hunter carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at Southwell All Weather on February 14 over 1400m, neck behind Apiarist with 58.5kg at $2.60. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 52 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 | 08/03/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $119,480.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 1:26.24 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 14/02/2025 | 39 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 58.5kg | 1:26.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.63 |
1/8 | 06/01/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $50,180.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 56.5kg | 1:27.19 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
1/14 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $28,040.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 60kg | 1:25.86 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
2/12 | 23/11/2024 | 153 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | 1:26.57 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
3/9 | 23/06/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $33,040.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 1:14.82 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
13/19 | 04/05/2024 | 232 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Neil Callan | 61kg | 1:25.40 | - | 14 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 15/09/2023 | 37 | LR OPEN 2 | $108,900.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | William Buick | 58kg | 1:25.96 | - | 8 |
| 17.3L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 09/08/2023 | 19 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:16.47 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
7/12 | 21/07/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 59.5kg | 1:17.31 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: T E Whelan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 11th of 14 at this track in the G3 Abernant Stakes on April 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Washington Heights with 61kg at $11. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Haydock Park on May 13 2023 over 1200m, 5 len behind Creative Force carrying 61kg at $6.50. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 376 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/14 | 18/04/2024 | 180 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 61kg | 1:09.53 | - | 13 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
5/15 | 21/10/2023 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $907,470.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Soft | Trevor Whelan | 59kg | 1:16.92 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
11/16 | 09/09/2023 | 56 | G1 OPEN 3U | $774,840.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:10.60 | - | 15 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
2/8 | 15/07/2023 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,140,700.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Trevor Whelan | 61kg | 1:11.68 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 |
9/16 | 24/06/2023 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,814,940.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Dane O'Neill | 59.5kg | 1:12.42 | - | 13 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
1/9 | 27/05/2023 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $90,750.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:11.31 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
4/4 | 13/05/2023 | 210 | OPEN 3U | $43,280.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Soft | Dane O'Neill | 61kg | 1:13.37 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
2/18 | 15/10/2022 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $847,460.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Dane O'Neill | 59kg | 1:15.57 | - | 14 |
| 2.3L | $151.00 |
4/13 | 01/10/2022 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $135,590.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | David Probert | 59kg | 1:15.35 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 13/08/2022 | 16 | G2 OPEN 3U | $173,910.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Dane O'Neill | 61kg | 1:22.50 | - | 3 |
| 19.7L | $26.00 |
1/3 | 28/07/2022 | 40 | OPEN 3U | $28,220.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Dane O'Neill | 64kg | 1:14.67 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.62 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 38 days. Last run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Chantilly All Weather March 9 over 1300m defeating Vicious Harry carrying 57.5kg at $1.80. At only start last preparation 5th of 9 at Longchamp in the G3 Prix Du Pin on September 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Topgear carrying 58.5kg at $6.10. Hard to fault and can go on with it.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 09/03/2025 | 175 | CL1 4U | $63,440.00 | Chantilly | 1300m | Neutral | Alexis Pouchin | 57.5kg | 1:15.00 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
5/9 | 15/09/2024 | 70 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,290.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 58.5kg | 1:21.27 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
4/12 | 07/07/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $644,120.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:21.49 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
3/9 | 09/06/2024 | 55 | G3 OPEN 3 | $130,720.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:19.79 | - | 8 |
| 2.2L | $3.80 |
1/10 | 15/04/2024 | 191 | G3 OPEN 3 | $132,450.00 | Chantilly | 1100m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:06.53 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
1/6 | 07/10/2023 | 48 | LR OPEN 2 | $98,360.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:27.09 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
6/9 | 20/08/2023 | 21 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $576,610.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 1:09.84 | - | 2 |
| 10.1L | $27.00 |
2/6 | 30/07/2023 | 46 | G3 OPEN 2 | $131,800.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:11.83 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
1/9 | 14/06/2023 | - | MDN CG 2 | $49,260.00 | Saint Cloud | 1300m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 56.5kg | 1:23.12 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 2.5 len Meydan LR January 31 over 0m defeating Haasim with 56kg at $1.90. First up last campaign second in a small field at Meydan in the G2 Cape Verdi January 17 over 0m, 5 len behind Choisya with 57kg at $1.22. Huge chance in latest and can go on with it.
Last Starts 88 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 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 4U | $219,298.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | William Buick | 56kg | 1:08.71 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $1.90 |
2/5 | 17/01/2025 | 194 | G2 OPEN 4U | $372,807.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | William Buick | 57kg | 1:40.97 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $1.22 |
12/12 | 07/07/2024 | 56 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $644,120.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good Soft | William Buick | 56.5kg | 1:21.49 | - | 2 |
| 18.2L | $4.50 |
4/15 | 12/05/2024 | 33 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $900,160.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | William Buick | 57kg | 1:35.99 | - | 14 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
1/7 | 09/04/2024 | 158 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $132,450.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Heavy | William Buick | 57kg | 1:31.95 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.70 |
1/14 | 03/11/2023 | 44 | LR OPEN F 2 | $75,090.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Heavy | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:13.93 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
1/12 | 20/09/2023 | 22 | NOV F 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:14.04 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
7/16 | 29/08/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $56,750.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:11.97 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |