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Newbury
Fri 19th Sep

Formscan  - HARDY'S HERO continued his upward trajectory when completing a double at Carlisle 18 days ago. An official rating of 82 looks workable for William Haggas' nursery debutant, with today's extra furlong expected to suit. The biggest threat may emerge from French Affair, who has proved consistent since being gelded in July, while Victorious One could also make his presence felt if breaking better.

11
9528
Shaman Champion (IRE) b c 9-10

Shaman (IRE)-Angel Bright(Dark Angel)

(30) (Mr Jaber Abdullah)
Rated 86

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Shaman Champion (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
John Barleycorn (IRE)1
10th Jul 2025 Newbury(6f , Flat, Good to Firm) Shaman Champion (IRE) 5th (2/1J Fav 9-6 Rated 83) David Probert 5.75L in front of John Barleycorn (IRE) 7th (22/1 9-2) Pierre-Louis Jamin (12 ran)
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Gorey Gold (IRE)1
18th Jun 2025 Ascot(5f , Flat, Good to Firm) Shaman Champion (IRE) 9th (14/1 9-5) Billy Loughnane 2.41L in front of Gorey Gold (IRE) 15th (33/1 9-5) Rob Hornby (23 ran)
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210
510
Gorey Gold (IRE) ch g 9-8

Galileo Gold (GB)-Columbia Kid(Big Bad Bob)

(93) (Portlee Bloodstock)
Rated 84

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Gorey Gold (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shaman Champion (IRE)1
18th Jun 2025 Ascot(5f , Flat, Good to Firm) Shaman Champion (IRE) 9th (14/1 9-5) Billy Loughnane 2.41L in front of Gorey Gold (IRE) 15th (33/1 9-5) Rob Hornby (23 ran)
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Eyes Front (IRE)1
19th May 2025 Windsor(6f 12yds, Flat Maiden, Good to Firm) Gorey Gold (IRE) 5th (28/1 9-7) Rob Hornby 3.09L in front of Eyes Front (IRE) 10th (66/1 9-7) Georgia Dobie (12 ran)
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36
2226
Victorious One (GB) b g 9-7

Siyouni (FR)-Queen Daenerys(Frankel)

(50) (Victorious Forever)
Rated 83

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Victorious One (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Amazing Journey (IRE)1
31st Jul 2025 Goodwood(7f , Flat Hcap, Heavy) Amazing Journey (IRE) 5th (13/2 9-0 Rated 81) Saffie Osborne 1.25L in front of Victorious One (GB) 6th (10/3Fav 9-4 Rated 85) Rossa Ryan (11 ran)
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42
1042
Senorita Vega (IRE) b f 9-6

Lucky Vega (IRE)-Miss Kittyhawk(Hawk Wing)

(34) (Mr Russell Jones)
Rated 83

59
711
Hardy's Hero (GB) b c 9-6

New Bay (GB)-Improve(Iffraaj)

(18) (Mr T J W Bridge)
Rated 82

63
1150
Amazing Journey (IRE) b c 9-6

Starspangledbanner (AUS)-Kiss Me Daily(Reliable Man)

(29) (Gallagher Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 82

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Amazing Journey (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Victorious One (GB)1
31st Jul 2025 Goodwood(7f , Flat Hcap, Heavy) Amazing Journey (IRE) 5th (13/2 9-0 Rated 81) Saffie Osborne 1.25L in front of Victorious One (GB) 6th (10/3Fav 9-4 Rated 85) Rossa Ryan (11 ran)
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75
442
Sovereign View (GB) b g 9-2

Mohaather (GB)-Velvet Vision(Nathaniel)

(22) (Sarabex)
Rated 78

84
6132
French Affair (IRE) b g 8-13

Mehmas (IRE)-Clearly Crystal(Exceed And Excel)

(7) c1 (Georginio Rutter & Jinky Farms)
Rated 77

Head to Head

In the last 3 years French Affair (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
John Barleycorn (IRE)1
16th May 2025 Newbury(6f , Flat Maiden, Good (Good to Firm in places)) French Affair (IRE) 9th (17/2 9-7) S M Levey 5.50L in front of John Barleycorn (IRE) 15th (28/1 9-7) Hollie Doyle (18 ran)
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97
0223
Eyes Front (IRE) b g 8-12

Soldier's Call (GB)-Kyllarney(Kyllachy)

(64) (Mr E Smyth-osbourne)
Rated 74

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Eyes Front (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Gorey Gold (IRE)1
19th May 2025 Windsor(6f 12yds, Flat Maiden, Good to Firm) Gorey Gold (IRE) 5th (28/1 9-7) Rob Hornby 3.09L in front of Eyes Front (IRE) 10th (66/1 9-7) Georgia Dobie (12 ran)
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1011
454
Robert Anstruther (GB) b c 8-12

Time Test (GB)-Distinctive(Tobougg)

(30) (Candy Deal & Jensen)
Rated 74

118
4727
John Barleycorn (IRE) b g 8-8

Saxon Warrior (JPN)-Celtic Beauty(No Nay Never)

(41) (Mick and Janice Mariscotti)
Rated 70

Head to Head

In the last 3 years John Barleycorn (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
French Affair (IRE)1
16th May 2025 Newbury(6f , Flat Maiden, Good (Good to Firm in places)) French Affair (IRE) 9th (17/2 9-7) S M Levey 5.50L in front of John Barleycorn (IRE) 15th (28/1 9-7) Hollie Doyle (18 ran)
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Shaman Champion (IRE)1
10th Jul 2025 Newbury(6f , Flat, Good to Firm) Shaman Champion (IRE) 5th (2/1J Fav 9-6 Rated 83) David Probert 5.75L in front of John Barleycorn (IRE) 7th (22/1 9-2) Pierre-Louis Jamin (12 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
5
Richard Hannon
2023 - Boyfriend(3/1J Fav), 2019 - Separate(12/1), 2018 - Dirty Rascal(11/10Fav), 2017 - Rogue(15/2), 2015 - Storm Rising(4/5Fav)
2
C G Cox
2024 - Aysgarth(22/1), 2016 - Graphite Storm(9/2)
1
Brian Meehan
2020 - Jimmy Sparks(11/1)
1
D F Davis
2022 - The Storm(10/3)
1
Ed Walker
2021 - American Star(11/2)
1
Mark Johnston
2013 - Bow Creek(9/2)
1
Mick Channon
2014 - Harlequin Striker(7/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
Oisin Murphy
2021 - American Star(11/2), 2020 - Jimmy Sparks(11/1)
2
Tom Marquand
2018 - Dirty Rascal(11/10Fav), 2017 - Rogue(15/2)
1
Charles Bishop
2014 - Harlequin Striker(7/1)
1
Hollie Doyle
2022 - The Storm(10/3)
1
J Fortune
2015 - Storm Rising(4/5Fav)
1
James Doyle
2019 - Separate(12/1)
1
Jim Crowley
2024 - Aysgarth(22/1)
1
P J Dobbs
2023 - Boyfriend(3/1J Fav)
1
R L Moore
2016 - Graphite Storm(9/2)
1
S De Sousa
2013 - Bow Creek(9/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
12
2yo
2024 - Aysgarth(22/1), 2023 - Boyfriend(3/1J Fav), 2022 - The Storm(10/3), 2021 - American Star(11/2), 2020 - Jimmy Sparks(11/1), 2019 - Separate(12/1), 2018 - Dirty Rascal(11/10Fav), 2017 - Rogue(15/2), 2016 - Graphite Storm(9/2), 2015 - Storm Rising(4/5Fav), 2014 - Harlequin Striker(7/1), 2013 - Bow Creek(9/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Acclamation (GB)
2018 - Dirty Rascal(11/10Fav)
1
Bahamian Bounty (GB)
2014 - Harlequin Striker(7/1)
1
Cable Bay (IRE)
2019 - Separate(12/1)
1
Canford Cliffs (IRE)
2015 - Storm Rising(4/5Fav)
1
Delegator (GB)
2016 - Graphite Storm(9/2)
1
Epaulette (AUS)
2017 - Rogue(15/2)
1
National Defense (GB)
2022 - The Storm(10/3)
1
Shamardal (USA)
2013 - Bow Creek(9/2)
1
Showcasing (GB)
2024 - Aysgarth(22/1)
1
Starspangledbanner (AUS)
2021 - American Star(11/2)
1
Twilight Son (GB)
2023 - Boyfriend(3/1J Fav)
1
Zoffany (IRE)
2020 - Jimmy Sparks(11/1)

First Time - In a Flat Handicap Gorey Gold, Robert Anstruther, Sovereign View, Hardy's Hero» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 5/2 Hardy's Hero, 4/1 French Affair, 13/2 Shaman Champion, 8/1 Senorita Vega, 10/1 Sovereign View, Victorious One, 12/1 Eyes Front, 14/1 Gorey Gold, 16/1 Amazing Journey, John Barleycorn, 20/1 Robert Anstruther.

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