Newmarket Race 3 - Emirates Autumn Stakes (Group 3)
ROCK MONTREAL (5) came from off the pace when finishing a narrow runner-up to an unbeaten rival in the Listed Flying Scotsman Stakes at Doncaster second time out. He hit the line strongly that day and can make amends now stepping up to 1600m for the first time. Main danger may come from SERGEI DIAGHILEV (6) who brings solid form having chased home a useful rival in the G2 Champagne Stakes last time. He too should appreciate going up in trip and warrants respect. Narrow Doncaster maiden winner AL JABBAR (1) brings plenty of potential and cannot be dismissed with proven form trying 1600m. NOTABLE DREAM (4) also warrants respect.

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Newmarket (July) on August 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Majestic Jude carrying 58kg at $1.40. Last start won by a head at Doncaster on September 12 over 1600m defeating Hmas Perth carrying 60.5kg at $4. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/09/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:40.99 | 3-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | NOV C 2 | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:25.40 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.44 |

Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 7 in the LR Ripon Champion Two Years Old Trophy on August 31 over 1200m, 10 len behind Silent Beauty carrying 59.5kg at $10. The start before that 5th of 10 in the G3 Acomb Stakes at York on August 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Haffner carrying 58.5kg at $81. Not keen on his chances this time.
Last Starts 39 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 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | LR OPEN 2 | $99,490.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Soft | M P Sheehy | 59.5kg | 1:13.56 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/08/2026 | 19 | G3 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | York | 1408m | Good | M P Sheehy | 58.5kg | 1:25.96 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/18 | 31/07/2026 | 40 | NSY HCP 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | M P Sheehy | 59.5kg | 1:10.33 | 7-5-8 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | M P Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:15.95 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.53 |
| 3/9 | 30/05/2026 | 16 | OPEN C 2 | $90,750.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | M P Sheehy | 58kg | 1:02.57 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/15 | 14/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1207m | Good | M P Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:13.45 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 in the G3 Solario Stakes at Sandown Park on August 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Alfred Wallace with 58.5kg at $3.30. The run before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at York on August 20 over 1400m defeating Theheatison carrying 54.5kg at $4. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | G3 OPEN 2 | $136,120.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Marco Ghiani | 58.5kg | 1:32.35 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/18 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | NSY HCP 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Marco Ghiani | 54.5kg | 1:29.34 | 16-6-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/18 | 30/07/2026 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:27.55 | 14-15-6 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 17 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:26.27 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 24/06/2026 | - | APP MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:27.49 | 10-8-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 in the G3 Somerville Tattersall Stakes at this track on September 24 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Fuel The Jet with 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up scored a big 6 len win at Lingfield on May 18 over 1400m defeating Encounter with 60.5kg at $3. Tough to beat on latest form and can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 75 | G3 OPEN C 2 | $136,120.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 1:24.24 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/07/2026 | 54 | G2 OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 58.5kg | 1:24.29 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 2 | $23,590.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 1:22.73 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Gilligan | 60.5kg | 1:14.32 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, won by 2.75 len at Great Yarmouth on August 14 over 1400m defeating Mino carrying 60.5kg at $1.40. Last start 2nd of 9 in the LR Flying Scotsman Stakes at Doncaster on September 11 over 1400m, head behind Forbidden Fire carrying 58kg at $3.50. Expected to feature for leading connections.
Last Starts 28 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 | 11/09/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $117,970.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:24.90 | 7-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:22.71 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field in the G2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster on September 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Desert Castle carrying 58kg at $3.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len in the LR CHURCHILL (El Gran Senor) STAKES at Gowran Park on August 7 over 1609m defeating City Of Dubai carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/09/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $268,510.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:26.25 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 51 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:39.47 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 9/25 | 17/06/2026 | 25 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:13.34 | 19-21-9 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:13.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.67 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track on September 25 over 1400m defeating Twelve Bars carrying 58kg at $3.50. The race before that 3rd of 14 at York on August 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Benjamin Hornigold carrying 60.5kg at $34. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 25/09/2026 | 35 | MDN C 2 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:23.91 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/14 | 21/08/2026 | 38 | MDN 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:28.89 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:07.88 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.33 |