Newmarket Race 2 - Tattersalls Online Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2)
The unbeaten FIRST LAW (2) made a winning debut over 1600m at Sandown prior to a 0.75L victory on heavy ground contesting the 1600m Listed Ascendant Stakes at Haydock three weeks ago. Top chance. BURNING UP (1) is another who has won twice after a pair of Haydock victories following a 1.25L novice success over this trip three weeks ago. Shortlist upped in level. QUEST FOR STARS (5) looks an exciting prospect after winning his first three outings including the 1600m Listed Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury before a 7L third attempting the 1800m G1 Golden Fleece Stakes at Leopardstown (Ireland) a fortnight ago. Makes appeal. The G2 Vintage Stakes runner-up HAFFNER (3) can feature.
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 2.75 len at Haydock Park on August 7 over 1600m defeating Arthurian carrying 60.5kg at $5. Last time out favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Haydock Park on September 3 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Hands To Yourself with 61kg at $1.40. Leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 27 | NOV C 2 | $23,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 1:44.61 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.44 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:42.61 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
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Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Sandown Park on August 6 over 1600m defeating Flight Tracker with 60.5kg at $1.70. Last time out favourite; won by 0.8 len in the LR Ascendant Stakes at Haydock Park on September 5 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Rocket Boy with 59kg at $2.50. In form and looks a top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/09/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 2 | $80,550.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Heavy | William Buick | 59kg | 1:51.00 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,590.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 60.5kg | 1:47.24 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.73 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
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At the latest run ran second last of 8 in the G1 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes at Curragh on September 13 over 1408m, 12 len behind Folsom Blues carrying 59.5kg at $9. The run before that won by 2 len in the G3 Acomb Stakes at York on August 19 over 1400m defeating Gentle Hurricane carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Holds claims for a top trainer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 25 | G1 2 | $700,940.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Y | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:27.80 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/08/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:25.96 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | 17 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:26.53 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | 15 | MDN C 2 | $38,110.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:26.61 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/12 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:13.39 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 58kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 2 len at Doncaster on August 15 over 1400m defeating Noble Prince with 60.5kg at $4. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Leicester on September 8 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Arabian Blue with 61kg at $2.80. Would have to improve further upped in grade.
Last Starts 17 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 | 08/09/2026 | 24 | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 1:26.13 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 15/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:28.23 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 in the G1 Golden Fleece Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 1810m, 7 len behind Darkness Falls carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The run before that won by a neck in the LR Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury on August 12 over 1600m defeating Scommessa Sicura carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Has been racing well. Big chance.
Last Starts 13 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 | 12/09/2026 | 31 | G1 2 | $700,940.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | James Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:51.73 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $99,820.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 58.5kg | 1:43.85 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 62kg | 1:31.59 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 60.5kg | 1:25.51 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 7 at Newbury on August 14 over 1600m, neck behind King High carrying 60.5kg at $2.30. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Goodwood on September 8 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Royal Acclamation with 60.5kg at $2.10. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 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 | 08/09/2026 | 25 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:46.92 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:39.49 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 58kgs
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Most recently 2nd in a small field in the LR Ascendant Stakes at Haydock Park on September 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind First Law with 59kg at $2.90. The run before that 3rd in a small field in the LR Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury on August 12 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Quest For Stars carrying 58.5kg at $15. Looks one to note.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 05/09/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $80,550.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Heavy | Marco Ghiani | 59kg | 1:51.00 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 12/08/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 2 | $99,820.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 58.5kg | 1:43.85 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 1:27.42 | 6-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |