Newmarket Race 4 - Betway Joel Stakes (Group 2)
This looks like a good opportunity for TALK OF NEW YORK (6) who was given too much to do when a running on second in the G3 Thoroughbred Stakes at Goodwood. Charlie Appleby has been operating at a stunning 61% strike rate over the last fortnight and he can saddle another winner here with his third-place finish in the G1 St James's Palace Stakes by far the best form on offer. Any rain would help the chances of PERSICA (2). He relished testing conditions when scoring in the G3 Superior Mile at Haydock and could be the main danger. THE LOST KING (3) was nose behind in that event and also needs to be considered for an in-form stable. HANKELOW (5) completes the shortlist.

Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 7 in the G2 Solonaway Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Quddwah with 61.5kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 8 in the G3 Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown on August 6 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Isaac Newton carrying 61kg at $7.50. Would have to improve.
Last Starts 12 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 | 12/09/2026 | 37 | G2 3U | $350,470.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 1:39.64 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 18 | G3 3U | $125,250.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:38.11 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 38 | G2 3U | $224,020.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | 1:22.78 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | 33 | G3 3U | $122,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:35.03 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/05/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN 3U | $108,900.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Mark Winn | 61.5kg | 1:27.58 | - | 7 |
| 21.5L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | G3 OPEN 3U | $325,670.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:23.02 | - | 10 |
| 20.9L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/02/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 4U | $459,770.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:36.85 | - | 11 |
| 56.1L | $18.00 |
| 12/15 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $345,528.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:22.57 | 9-12-12 | 13 |
| 11.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | 84 | G2 OPEN 4U | $345,528.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:35.81 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $223,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 1:22.52 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $258,300.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Soft | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 1:24.72 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose in the G3 Superior Mile at Haydock Park on September 5 over 1600m in heavy going defeating The Lost King carrying 59.5kg at $4.30. The start before that 3rd of 11 in the G3 Strensall Stakes at York on August 22 over 1800m, 9 len behind Archivist with 60.5kg at $6.50. Key runner who has a great chance to win 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $172,420.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Heavy | James Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:45.25 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $317,610.00 | York | 1810m | Good Soft | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:49.50 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/07/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,300.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:04.99 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/07/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN 3U | $108,900.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 2:07.76 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/16 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | LR OPEN 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 2:04.91 | 16-14-5 | 16 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | 51 | G3 OPEN 3U | $226,870.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good Soft | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:46.74 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | 152 | G3 OPEN 4U | $172,420.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:49.92 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 68 | BHRG2 CL1 TRPHY 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:01.58 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
| 12/12 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,428,570.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good Soft | William Buick | 59kg | 1:35.39 | - | 12 |
| 28.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/08/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $287,670.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:36.80 | 1-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/07/2025 | 50 | G1 OPEN 3U | $277,281.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Good Soft | Sean Levey | 60kg | 2:11.52 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 in the G3 Superior Mile at Haydock Park on September 5 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Persica carrying 59.5kg at $7. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at York on August 20 over 1600m defeating Bullet Point carrying 60kg at $8. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/09/2026 | 16 | G3 OPEN 3U | $172,420.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Heavy | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 1:45.25 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 20/08/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | York | 1609m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 1:40.20 | 3-2-1 | 15 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | York | 1609m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:37.59 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 27/28 | 18/06/2026 | 47 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:25.44 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:50.19 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/14 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 1:40.17 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 07/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1740m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 1:46.38 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 1:40.14 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/01/2026 | 202 | HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Nicola Currie | 54.5kg | 1:25.38 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 12/30 | 19/06/2025 | 55 | HCP C 3 | $221,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 56.5kg | 1:38.80 | 2-1-12 | 25 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/04/2025 | 230 | HCP 3 | $83,030.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:45.35 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 in the G3 Superior Mile at Haydock Park on September 5 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Persica with 57kg at $12. The race before that 2nd of 7 in the LR Sir Henry Cecil Stakes at Newmarket (July) on July 9 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Shayem carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Best watched.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/09/2026 | 58 | G3 OPEN 3U | $172,420.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Heavy | Marco Ghiani | 57kg | 1:45.25 | 9-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $108,900.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | 1:39.70 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 12/16 | 20/06/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 58.5kg | 1:25.18 | 15-12-12 | 13 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:26.52 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 17/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $58,990.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 59kg | 1:24.81 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | 162 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:25.58 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.62 |
| 2/4 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $39,930.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Heavy | Benoit De La Sayette | 61kg | 1:35.00 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/26 | 04/10/2025 | 41 | SELL 2 | $310,950.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 56kg | 1:22.76 | 21-8-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 59.5kg | 1:25.85 | 8-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 in the G3 Strensall Stakes at York on August 22 over 1800m, 17 len behind Archivist with 57kg at $6.50. Second-up 4th of 9 in the G3 Superior Mile at Haydock Park on September 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Persica with 57kg at $6. One of the contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $172,420.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Heavy | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 1:45.25 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 83 | G3 OPEN 3U | $317,610.00 | York | 1810m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 4-5-9 | 11 |
| 17.5L | $6.50 |
| 13/16 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $2,435,060.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 2:03.52 | 4-5-13 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/13 | 10/05/2026 | 211 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $1,065,570.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:38.63 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 1:38.12 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2025 | 76 | LR OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:25.98 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $46,130.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:25.31 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 in the G3 Thoroughbred Stakes at Goodwood on July 31 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Shayem with 58.5kg at $1.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field in the G1 St James's Palace Stakes at Ascot on June 16 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Bow Echo with 58kg at $6.50. Expected to feature prominently again.
Last Starts 55 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 | 31/07/2026 | 45 | G3 OPEN 3 | $199,640.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58.5kg | 1:35.05 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/6 | 16/06/2026 | 19 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $1,270,460.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:38.48 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 3 | $108,900.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:40.37 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | 45 | OPEN 3 | $53,610.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | William Buick | 61kg | 1:24.84 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.73 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 136 | LR OPEN 3 | $306,513.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | William Buick | 56kg | 1:36.31 | - | 9 |
| 1.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/13 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:38.46 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 in the G3 Prix Daphnis at Deauville on August 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Distant Storm with 57.5kg at $48.60. The race before that 10th of 13 at Goodwood on August 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ghost Mode with 61kg at $12. Vulnerable in this company.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | G3 OPEN 3 | $120,000.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | 1:39.41 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $48.60 |
| 10/13 | 01/08/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $141,340.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 1:24.76 | 9-7-10 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2026 | 299 | LR OPEN 3 | $108,900.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:39.70 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | 63 | G1 OPEN 2 | $764,526.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | William Buick | 55.5kg | 1:36.90 | 8-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.65 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:26.30 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2025 | 29 | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 61.5kg | 1:26.47 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 1/5 | 23/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:29.12 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |