Newmarket Race 5 - Betway Godolphin Stakes (Listed)
FORTITUDINE (3) is a full-brother to the connections star middle distance champion Rebel's Romance. Excellent on both starts tackling all-weather and looks to have a huge engine. Will be hard to beat switching to turf and is the choice of William Buick. KOKBASTAU (4) looks to be taking time to get the hang of things however did produce some fine performances this summer. Holds every chance and deserves his place at this level. CASTLEMONT (2) won decisively providing his second start at Southwell stepping up to this trip. Major chance. The more exposed ARCHERS BAY (1) has Ryan Moore aboard however looks vulnerable.
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Ascot on September 5 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Turty Tree with 61kg at $7. The race before that came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Ascot on August 8 over 2400m defeating King Of Berkshire carrying 64.5kg at $3.50. Looks vulnerable in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 61kg | 2:30.42 | 8-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 64.5kg | 2:31.20 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/07/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 2:05.62 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/16 | 02/06/2026 | 32 | G2 OPEN FM 3 | $1,059,934.00 | Milan | 2200m | Heavy | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 2:16.30 | - | 2 |
| 20.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 01/05/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN C 3 | $107,400.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:03.80 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | 130 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 2:05.43 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/12/2025 | 47 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 2:02.24 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | Heavy | Mark Crehan | 59kg | 1:55.44 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Heavy | Ronan Whelan | 60.5kg | 2:08.10 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Mark Crehan | 59kg | 1:49.54 | - | 7 |
| 29.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Windsor on July 20 over 2000m defeating Lord D'or carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. Last start favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Southwell All Weather on September 3 over 2400m defeating Walking On Stars carrying 62kg at $1.30. Could be anything but is second-string.
Last Starts 21 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 | 03/09/2026 | 45 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 2:35.06 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.33 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | MDN 34 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:08.09 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 21 len at Kempton Park All Weather on August 5 over 2200m defeating Dialstone with 59kg at $4.50. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Kempton Park All Weather on September 2 over 2200m defeating Shadow Road with 62kg at $1.30. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | William Buick | 62kg | 2:19.20 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.25 |
| 1/12 | 05/08/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | James Doyle | 59kg | 2:19.89 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 21.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Most recently won by a head at Sandown Park on August 29 over 2000m defeating Alcarath carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Before that scored a big 5 len win at Kempton Park All Weather on August 12 over 2400m defeating Bulletin with 60kg at $2.10. Highly rated and top of the shortlist.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/08/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 2:09.86 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 12/08/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Cieren Fallon | 60kg | 2:36.38 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/14 | 27/07/2026 | 19 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 59kg | 2:36.94 | 5-5-1 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 08/07/2026 | 292 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 60kg | 2:12.04 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | OPEN C 2 | $60,970.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:43.76 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |