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  3. Fri, 26th Sep, 2025
  4. Newmarket
  5. 4.45
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Formscan  - MAN OF LA MANCHA usually attracts support and he justified favouritism on the soft at Sandown last month. All ground conditions seem to come alike to him and a 6lb rise may underestimate the speed at which he is progressing. Shamrock Bay dug deep to register a deserved success in the Racing League at Chepstow and is expected to challenge again. Mezcala lost little in defeat when runner-up on his handicap debut at Haydock and certainly has more to offer, a remark that might also apply to Boyfriend.

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3087
Mr Baloo (IRE) 4,b h 10-1

Kodi Bear (IRE)-Manaahil(Dubawi)

(9) d2 (Sdm Partnership & Partner)
Rated 89

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mr Baloo (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mythical Guest (IRE)1
17th Sep 2025 Yarmouth(1m 1f 21yds, Flat Hcap, Soft) Mythical Guest (IRE) 4th (18/1 9-4 Rated 83) J F Egan 3.50L in front of Mr Baloo (IRE) 7th (40/1 9-12 Rated 91) Joe Leavy (9 ran)
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Boyfriend (GB)1
24th May 2024 Goodwood(1m , Flat Hcap, Good) Boyfriend (GB) 3rd (18/1 9-7 Rated 83) P J Dobbs .78L in front of Mr Baloo (IRE) 5th (8/1 9-2 Rated 83) Joe Leavy (11 ran)
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Classic Encounter (IRE)1
3rd May 2025 Newmarket(1m , Flat Hcap, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Classic Encounter (IRE) 2nd (5/2Fav 9-3 Rated 81) Billy Loughnane 1.00L in front of Mr Baloo (IRE) 3rd (14/1 9-11 Rated 92) Joe Leavy (14 ran)
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26
9221
Shamrock Bay (GB) 4,b g 9-13

Cable Bay (IRE)-Shamandar(Exceed And Excel)

(50) (Capture The Moment X)
Rated 89

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Shamrock Bay (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jimmy Speaking (GB)1
1st Jun 2025 Chelmsford City(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Shamrock Bay (GB) 2nd (20/1 9-7 Rated 83) Jim Crowley 2.72L in front of Jimmy Speaking (GB) 9th (28/1 9-1 Rated 77) Joe Leavy (15 ran)
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310
2145
Boyfriend (GB) 4,b c 9-12

Twilight Son (GB)-Tallow(Kodiac)

(55) (Mrs J Wood)
Rated 88

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Boyfriend (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mr Baloo (IRE)1
24th May 2024 Goodwood(1m , Flat Hcap, Good) Boyfriend (GB) 3rd (18/1 9-7 Rated 83) P J Dobbs .78L in front of Mr Baloo (IRE) 5th (8/1 9-2 Rated 83) Joe Leavy (11 ran)
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44
5870
Thunder Wonder (IRE) 3,ch g 9-9

Night Of Thunder (IRE)-Princess Yaiza(Oscar)

(34) d1 (John Brown & Megan Dennis)
Rated 90 Won When Rated 92

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Thunder Wonder (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Classic Encounter (IRE)1
23rd Aug 2025 York(1m 2f 56yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Classic Encounter (IRE) 11th (22/1 8-12 Rated 86) W Buick 10.25L in front of Thunder Wonder (IRE) 13th (25/1 8-11 Rated 92) J Fanning (15 ran)
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King Casper (IRE)1
24th May 2025 Haydock(1m 37yds, Flat Hcap, Good) King Casper (IRE) 4th (3/1J Fav 9-6 Rated 90) Jason Hart 6.25L in front of Thunder Wonder (IRE) 11th (11/2 9-9 Rated 93) J Fanning (12 ran)
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Hymnbook (IRE)1
31st Jul 2025 Goodwood(1m 1f 197yds, Flat Hcap, Heavy) Thunder Wonder (IRE) 8th (25/1 9-3 Rated 94) J Fanning .81L in front of Hymnbook (IRE) 10th (22/1 8-12 Rated 89) R Havlin (18 ran)
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Competizione (FR)1
19th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Thunder Wonder (IRE) 18th (40/1 9-5 Rated 96) J Fanning 4.25L in front of Competizione (FR) 22nd (50/1 8-13 Rated 90) Daniel Muscutt (30 ran)
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52
0109
Competizione (FR) 3,b c 9-9

Too Darn Hot (GB)-Walk In Beauty(Shamardal)

ts7(32) (The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Lt)
Rated 90

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Competizione (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mythical Guest (IRE)1
26th Jul 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Firm in places) Competizione (FR) 12th (9/1 8-10 Rated 92) Oisin Murphy 1.13L in front of Mythical Guest (IRE) 14th (12/1 8-4 Rated 83) Warren Fentiman (17 ran)
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Thunder Wonder (IRE)1
19th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Thunder Wonder (IRE) 18th (40/1 9-5 Rated 96) J Fanning 4.25L in front of Competizione (FR) 22nd (50/1 8-13 Rated 90) Daniel Muscutt (30 ran)
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65
1460
Classic Encounter (IRE) 4,b g 9-8

Shamardal (USA)-Zhukova(Fastnet Rock)

(34) d1 (Mr George Waud)
Rated 84

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Classic Encounter (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mr Baloo (IRE)1
3rd May 2025 Newmarket(1m , Flat Hcap, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Classic Encounter (IRE) 2nd (5/2Fav 9-3 Rated 81) Billy Loughnane 1.00L in front of Mr Baloo (IRE) 3rd (14/1 9-11 Rated 92) Joe Leavy (14 ran)
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Mythical Guest (IRE)1
17th May 2025 Newmarket(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Mythical Guest (IRE) 2nd (11/4 9-9 Rated 84) T P Queally 1.00L in front of Classic Encounter (IRE) 3rd (1/1Fav 9-8 Rated 83) Billy Loughnane (6 ran)
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Thunder Wonder (IRE)1
23rd Aug 2025 York(1m 2f 56yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Classic Encounter (IRE) 11th (22/1 8-12 Rated 86) W Buick 10.25L in front of Thunder Wonder (IRE) 13th (25/1 8-11 Rated 92) J Fanning (15 ran)
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712
2187
Brasil Power (FR) 6,b g 9-7

Dark Angel (IRE)-Venturous Spirit(Arch)

ts+cp6(43) (Miss Eleanor Wellesley)
Rated 83

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Brasil Power (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mythical Guest (IRE)1
30th Apr 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Mythical Guest (IRE) 2nd (11/2 9-3 Rated 84) Harry Burns 11.75L in front of Brasil Power (FR) 9th (22/1 9-3 Rated 84) Grace McEntee (10 ran)
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813
1205
Hymnbook (IRE) 3,b c 9-7

Acclamation (GB)-Heavenly Note(Dutch Art)

(20) (Mr S P C Woods)
Rated 88

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Hymnbook (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Thunder Wonder (IRE)1
31st Jul 2025 Goodwood(1m 1f 197yds, Flat Hcap, Heavy) Thunder Wonder (IRE) 8th (25/1 9-3 Rated 94) J Fanning .81L in front of Hymnbook (IRE) 10th (22/1 8-12 Rated 89) R Havlin (18 ran)
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91
0544
Mythical Guest (IRE) 5,b g 9-7

Make Believe (GB)-Fonda(Quiet American)

(9) c1 (John Guest Racing)
Rated 83

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mythical Guest (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Brasil Power (FR)1
30th Apr 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Mythical Guest (IRE) 2nd (11/2 9-3 Rated 84) Harry Burns 11.75L in front of Brasil Power (FR) 9th (22/1 9-3 Rated 84) Grace McEntee (10 ran)
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Mr Baloo (IRE)1
17th Sep 2025 Yarmouth(1m 1f 21yds, Flat Hcap, Soft) Mythical Guest (IRE) 4th (18/1 9-4 Rated 83) J F Egan 3.50L in front of Mr Baloo (IRE) 7th (40/1 9-12 Rated 91) Joe Leavy (9 ran)
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Jimmy Speaking (GB)2
14th Aug 2025 Windsor(1m 31yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Jimmy Speaking (GB) 3rd (10/3 8-11 Rated 79) Jack Dace 1.63L in front of Mythical Guest (IRE) 5th (5/2Fav 9-4 Rated 81) R Kingscote (8 ran)
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11th Jul 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Jimmy Speaking (GB) 2nd (9/1 9-4 Rated 75) Alex Jary 2.25L in front of Mythical Guest (IRE) 3rd (9/2Fav 9-13 Rated 84) Harry Burns (10 ran)
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Classic Encounter (IRE)1
17th May 2025 Newmarket(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Mythical Guest (IRE) 2nd (11/4 9-9 Rated 84) T P Queally 1.00L in front of Classic Encounter (IRE) 3rd (1/1Fav 9-8 Rated 83) Billy Loughnane (6 ran)
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King Casper (IRE)1
20th Jun 2025 Newmarket(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) King Casper (IRE) 5th (4/1 9-6 Rated 90) Joe Leavy 22.25L in front of Mythical Guest (IRE) 8th (4/1 9-7 Rated 84) Harry Burns (10 ran)
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Competizione (FR)1
26th Jul 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Firm in places) Competizione (FR) 12th (9/1 8-10 Rated 92) Oisin Murphy 1.13L in front of Mythical Guest (IRE) 14th (12/1 8-4 Rated 83) Warren Fentiman (17 ran)
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1011
4509
King Casper (IRE) 3,b g 9-6

Shaman (IRE)-Selfara(Oasis Dream)

(35) c1 (The Roof Partnership)
Rated 87

Head to Head

In the last 3 years King Casper (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mythical Guest (IRE)1
20th Jun 2025 Newmarket(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) King Casper (IRE) 5th (4/1 9-6 Rated 90) Joe Leavy 22.25L in front of Mythical Guest (IRE) 8th (4/1 9-7 Rated 84) Harry Burns (10 ran)
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Thunder Wonder (IRE)1
24th May 2025 Haydock(1m 37yds, Flat Hcap, Good) King Casper (IRE) 4th (3/1J Fav 9-6 Rated 90) Jason Hart 6.25L in front of Thunder Wonder (IRE) 11th (11/2 9-9 Rated 93) J Fanning (12 ran)
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3241
Man Of La Mancha (GB) 3,ch g 9-5

Lope De Vega (IRE)-West End Girl(Golden Horn)

(28) (Cayton Park Stud Limited)
Rated 86

129
2137
Jimmy Speaking (GB) 4,b g 9-4

Territories (IRE)-Ever After(High Chaparral)

(29) (Strawberry Fields Stud)
Rated 80

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jimmy Speaking (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mythical Guest (IRE)2
14th Aug 2025 Windsor(1m 31yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Jimmy Speaking (GB) 3rd (10/3 8-11 Rated 79) Jack Dace 1.63L in front of Mythical Guest (IRE) 5th (5/2Fav 9-4 Rated 81) R Kingscote (8 ran)
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11th Jul 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Jimmy Speaking (GB) 2nd (9/1 9-4 Rated 75) Alex Jary 2.25L in front of Mythical Guest (IRE) 3rd (9/2Fav 9-13 Rated 84) Harry Burns (10 ran)
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Shamrock Bay (GB)1
1st Jun 2025 Chelmsford City(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Shamrock Bay (GB) 2nd (20/1 9-7 Rated 83) Jim Crowley 2.72L in front of Jimmy Speaking (GB) 9th (28/1 9-1 Rated 77) Joe Leavy (15 ran)
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133
5212
Mezcala (GB) 3,b g 9-4

Expert Eye (GB)-Why We Dream(Al Kazeem)

(20) (Jon and Julia Aisbitt)
Rated 85

Probable SP 4/1 Man Of La Mancha, 9/2 Mezcala, 5/1 Shamrock Bay, 7/1 Boyfriend, 10/1 Competizione, Hymnbook, Classic Encounter, 12/1 Mythical Guest, 16/1 King Casper, Jimmy Speaking, 20/1 Thunder Wonder, 25/1 Brasil Power, Mr Baloo.

Previous Years
2024 First Officer 5 8-9 Sorin Moldoveanu 7/2 (J Chapple-hyam) (Drawn 9)
2023 Real Gain 3 9-10 Finley Marsh 11/4Fav (R Hughes) (Drawn 7)
2022 Turntable 6 9-3 Kaiya Fraser 11/1 (Chris Wall) (Drawn 6)
2021 Turntable 5 9-5 Callum Shepherd 18/1 (Chris Wall) (Drawn 10)
2020 Breath Caught 5 9-12 Rob Hornby 4/1 (Ralph Beckett) (Drawn 2)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
George Boughey/Billy Loughnane
6
16
37

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
George Boughey
12
40
30

Charlie Johnston
7
31
22

Richard Hannon
4
48
8

Ralph Beckett
2
9
22

D Kubler
1
4
25

Jack Channon
1
8
12

Hugo Palmer
1
15
6

S P C Woods
1
2
50

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Billy Loughnane
22
91
24

Oisin Murphy
8
26
30

Rossa Ryan
7
33
21

Tom Marquand
5
23
21

Finley Marsh
4
22
18

Harry Davies
3
18
16

R Havlin
2
12
16

Joe Leavy
2
20
10

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Newmarket

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
John Gosden
278
1607
17

Richard Hannon
161
1541
10

Ralph Beckett
113
776
15

Hugo Palmer
47
465
10

George Boughey
24
249
10

Charlie Johnston
22
208
11

G Margarson
6
145
4

D Kubler
4
53
8

Jack Channon
3
58
5

C A Dwyer
3
109
3

S P C Woods
0
78
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Newmarket

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W Buick
392
1757
22

R Havlin
74
632
12

Oisin Murphy
68
518
13

T P Queally
65
663
10

Tom Marquand
64
668
10

S M Levey
61
612
10

J Fanning
61
562
11

P Cosgrave
52
484
11

Rossa Ryan
47
366
13

Harry Davies
26
175
15

Billy Loughnane
20
155
13

Finley Marsh
6
47
13

Joe Leavy
0
29
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Newmarket

Horse
Wins
Runs
Mr Baloo (IRE)
0
4
Shamrock Bay (GB)
0
1
Boyfriend (GB)
0
1
Thunder Wonder (IRE)
0
3
Competizione (FR)
0
1
Classic Encounter (IRE)
0
3
Brasil Power (FR)
0
1
Mythical Guest (IRE)
1
7
King Casper (IRE)
1
2
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