Newmarket Race 4 - Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes (Group 1)
INNER CITY BLUES (4) arrives unbeaten with a York debut success over 1200m before scoring by 1.25L in the 1200m G2 July Stakes at this venue on the July course two months ago. Leading player. ORTHODOX (6) won first two outings over 1000m including a 3.5L victory tackling the G2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot before a 6L sixth in the 1200m G1 Prix Morny at Deauville (France). Respect with improvement likely. MARCO POLO (5) represents leading Irish connections and brings a progressive record following a 5.5L victory in a 1200m maiden at Cork (Ireland). Interesting in this company. G3 winner and hat-trick seeker PUSH THE BOAT OUT (7) looks one to note.
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Curragh in the G2 Railway Stakes July 18 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Celeron with 59.5kg at $2.10. On debut second of 8 at Curragh April 3 over 1005m, a nose behind Lars Soldier carrying 60.5kg at $2.30. Would have to improve even further.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | G2 2 | $224,020.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:11.58 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/5 | 27/06/2026 | 11 | G3 2 | $121,260.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:17.36 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.33 |
| 6/21 | 16/06/2026 | 38 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 20 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:09.91 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SH | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:05.11 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.5 len at Dundalk All Weather on September 18 over 1005m defeating Hanney Boy carrying 61.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Naas on April 27 over 1005m defeating Lady Patrona carrying 60kg at $1.40. Big rise in grade and needs more.
Last Starts 7 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 | 18/09/2026 | 90 | 2 | $37,550.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61.5kg | 1:00.31 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 17/21 | 20/06/2026 | 54 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58.5kg | 0:59.42 | 7-6-17 | 19 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | David Egan | 60kg | 0:58.35 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.44 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $38,920.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Heavy | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:06.50 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.83 |
Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 in the G2 Gimcrack Stakes at York on August 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Arapaho Gold carrying 58kg at $19. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 in the G3 Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood on July 29 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Pershaada carrying 58.5kg at $67. May struggle at this top level.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $453,740.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | M P Sheehy | 58kg | 1:12.89 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/07/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN 2 | $199,640.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good Firm | M P Sheehy | 58.5kg | 0:56.82 | 6-6-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60.5kg | 0:58.68 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $58,990.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | M P Sheehy | 59kg | 1:00.34 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten in two starts. Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.3 len Newmarket (July) G2 July Stakes July 9 over 1200m defeating Adaay Of Scarlett carrying 58kg at $1.80. On debut favourite; won by 2 len York June 13 over 1200m defeating Stardom Glory with 60.5kg at $1.40. Promising type and can go close.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 09/07/2026 | 26 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $205,190.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:11.35 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:12.22 | 7-5-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.44 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 5.5 len at Cork on September 9 over 1207m defeating Jungle Wise with 59.5kg at $1.10. Before that 8th of 10 in the G2 Gimcrack Stakes at York on August 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Arapaho Gold with 58kg at $2.60. In form and worth following up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:13.11 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $1.13 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 12 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $453,740.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:12.89 | 6-6-8 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/19 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | R P Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:10.59 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran second last of 7 in the G1 Prix Morny at Deauville on August 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Senorita Bonita with 57kg at $4.10. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 3.5 len in the G2 Norfolk Stakes at Ascot on June 20 over 1000m defeating El Floridita carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/08/2026 | 64 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $573,770.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 1:08.79 | - | 4 |
| 6.6L | $4.10 |
| 1/21 | 20/06/2026 | 37 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 0:59.42 | 10-10-1 | 16 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $27,220.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:04.37 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.67 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. On debut, won by 1.3 len at Curragh on August 9 over 1207m defeating Marco Polo carrying 60.5kg at $17. Last time out won by a neck in the G3 Round Tower Stakes at Curragh on August 29 over 1207m defeating Great Barrier Reef carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 27 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 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | G3 2 | $124,040.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:14.70 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/19 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:10.59 | - | 14 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |