Newmarket Race 2 - Native Trail Zetland Stakes (Group 3)
DRUMBEAT (3) shaped as though he would relish the step up to 2000m when a close third in the G2 Beresford Stakes at the Curragh last time. He's the sole representative of Aidan O'Brien here and may provide his trainer with another victory in the race having landed it twelve months ago. SWORD SALUTE (5) also looked ready for a step up in trip when second attempting a conditions event at Epsom and could be the one to chase him home. Course winner NETHERSTREAM (4) brings untapped potential and might also be able to play a role. APULIA BAY (1) completes the shortlist having finished third in a fair 1600m Class 2 conditions event at Newbury.
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Newbury on September 18 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Bin Jahwar with 58kg at $7. The race before that won by 6 len at Nottingham on August 11 over 1700m defeating Time For The Moon carrying 59kg at $1.20. Would have to improve further.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 38 | OPEN C 2 | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:37.61 | 4-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/2 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $11,180.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 59kg | 1:45.40 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.17 |
| 2/4 | 28/07/2026 | 22 | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:32.67 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:25.46 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Getting off the mark on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4 len at Hamilton Park on September 20 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Celtic Storm with 60.5kg at $11. Likely to find this out of reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1609m | Heavy | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:52.69 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd in a small field in the G2 Beresford Stakes at Curragh on September 26 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Noble Exhibit with 59.5kg at $6. The start before that won by a nose at Gowran Park on September 1 over 1408m defeating Capability Brown with 59.5kg at $2.30. Leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/09/2026 | 25 | G2 2 | $227,810.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Y | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:41.53 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/15 | 01/09/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:28.48 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:43.33 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 6/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:27.83 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track on September 24 over 1600m defeating Sydney Carton carrying 58kg at $4. The race before that 5th of 10 at Sandown Park on August 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Algaihabane carrying 58kg at $6. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 15 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 | 24/09/2026 | 27 | MDN C 2 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:38.84 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | MDN C 2 | $23,590.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:33.32 | 4-2-5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:25.91 | 3-7-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Epsom Downs on September 27 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Quite Cheeky carrying 59.5kg at $12. The race before that sat on the pace before fading ran second last of 8 in the G1 Summer Stakes at Woodbine on September 12 over 1609m, 7 len behind Al Hudaiba carrying 55.5kg at $16.05. Key runner up in journey.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | OPEN 2 | $35,740.00 | Epsom Downs | 1609m | Good | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:47.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 44 | G1 OPEN 2 | $694,444.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1609m | FM | Jamie Spencer | 55.5kg | 1:35.66 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $16.05 |
| 1/18 | 30/07/2026 | 42 | NSY HCP 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:27.55 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 13/14 | 18/06/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:26.85 | 3-7-13 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:23.19 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:23.25 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 3rd of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Al Wathba with 60.5kg at $34. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Great Yarmouth on September 17 over 1800m defeating Quintillion carrying 60.5kg at $1.70. Rates highly.
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 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Yarmouth | 1810m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:54.55 | 2-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.73 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:39.57 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |