| 1 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
3 |
75.7 |
Andesite |
null |
b |
c |
Pinatubo |
Katie's Diamond |
Turtle Bowl |
3 |
58.06 |
91 |
null |
Hector Crouch |
null |
K R Burke |
Yard won this last year; raced freely fourth beaten 5l in a 3yo race at Chelmsford latest where poorly placed in race dominated from front; unexposed but lot to find up in grade |
null |
4 |
3 |
-36.74 |
21 |
41 |
95.24 |
206.24 |
327 |
| 2 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
5 |
19.0 |
Berkshire Whisper |
IRE |
b |
c |
Dark Angel |
Samaah |
Cape Cross |
3 |
58.06 |
94 |
null |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
A M Balding |
Well backed when winning a handicap at Newcastle by 1 1/4l last time on AW Finals Day; steadily progressive; form working out ok; bit to find up in grade on turf debut |
null |
8 |
null |
null |
13 |
15 |
15.38 |
84.35 |
332 |
| 3 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
7 |
24.7 |
Caburn |
IRE |
gr |
c |
Twilight Son |
Tigrilla |
Clodovil |
3 |
58.06 |
99 |
null |
Dylan Hogan |
null |
Jack Jones |
Appeared not to stay beaten 7l in a 2yo race over 7f at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; not disgraced in Gimcrack at 2; Super Sprint winner here; down in trip; more needed in this grade |
null |
2 |
2 |
1.79 |
17 |
34 |
100 |
255.64 |
379 |
| 4 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
4 |
-20.6 |
Defence Minister |
null |
b |
c |
Too Darn Hot |
Tears Of The Sun |
Mastercraftsman |
3 |
58.06 |
94 |
null |
S M Levey |
null |
H Al Jehani |
Well backed beaten 9l in Middle Park Stakes (Group 1) at Newmarket last time but found ground too soft; 2-2 at 2 prior; novice form franked; outside chance up in grade back from break |
null |
5 |
null |
null |
12 |
11 |
-8.33 |
66.55 |
356 |
| 5 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
2 |
-9.3 |
Ides Of March |
IRE |
b |
c |
Wootton Bassett |
Nickname |
Scat Daddy |
3 |
58.06 |
108 |
null |
R L Moore |
null |
A P OBrien |
Slowly away second beaten 1/2l in Committed Stakes (Listed) at Navan latest behind top class stablemate; trainer in form; Round Tower winner at 2; fast ground suits; the one to beat |
null |
9 |
null |
null |
2.75 |
2.2 |
-20 |
807.15 |
421 |
| 6 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
11 |
-54.0 |
Noble Champion |
IRE |
b |
c |
Lope De Vega |
Cute |
Diktat |
3 |
58.06 |
95 |
t |
Tom Marquand |
null |
E Walker |
Appeared not to stay 4 1/2l third in a 3yo race over 8f at Goodwood most recent run; held in Greenham here prior; top course jockey; back in trip; best form has come on AW; bit to find |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
5 |
null |
null |
17 |
19 |
11.76 |
52.08 |
372 |
| 7 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
1 |
-26.3 |
Righthere Rightnow |
FR |
b |
c |
Kodiac |
Runner Runner |
Dark Angel |
3 |
58.06 |
91 |
null |
R Havlin |
null |
R Spencer |
Raced freely beaten 9 1/4l in a 3yo race over 7f at Newmarket last time; similar story in Champagne Stakes on previous run; back in trip; form of debut win nothing special; hard to recommend |
null |
9 |
null |
null |
51 |
81 |
58.82 |
59.73 |
271 |
| 8 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
6 |
null |
Strong Warrior |
null |
b |
c |
Mehmas |
Camisole |
Redoute's Choice |
3 |
58.06 |
91 |
null |
O J Orr |
null |
R A Fahey |
Had benefited for debut experience when winning a novice at Pontefract by a head last time beating previous winner; runner up has boosted form of debut win significantly; interesting at a price up in grade |
null |
1 |
null |
null |
|
|
|
null |
375 |
| 9 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
8 |
13.4 |
Symbol Of Honour |
null |
gr |
g |
Havana Grey |
Arcamist |
Arcano |
3 |
58.06 |
104 |
null |
W Buick |
null |
C Appleby |
Below par beaten 7 1/4l in King Charles II Stakes (Listed) over 7f at Newmarket last time where failed to stay; progressive in Dubai prior; has experience edge; down in trip; not beaten far in Coventry last year; contender |
null |
7 |
null |
null |
7 |
6 |
-14.29 |
209.17 |
442 |
| 10 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
10 |
-37.6 |
Hold A Dream |
IRE |
b |
f |
Bated Breath |
Kaprice |
Charm Spirit |
3 |
55.79 |
97 |
null |
Rossa Ryan |
null |
C G Cox |
Raced freely second beaten a neck in Chelmer Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Chelmsford latest; that form franked at Listed level at York this week; top jockey retained; more to come but bit to find |
null |
9 |
null |
null |
13 |
15 |
15.38 |
85.31 |
415 |
| 11 |
1 |
3YO only |
13:25 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
£36,862 |
6f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Strong |
Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus. |
Round Tower winner IDES OF MARCH stands out here for the top trainer/jockey combination around. He got within 1/2l of a top class stablemate on his reappearance and will find the quick ground to his liking here. Symbol Of Honour holds an experience edge on these having been kept busy at 2 and then proving himself progressive in Dubai over the winter. He was outstayed over 7f in the King Charles II Stakes last time but may prove the biggest threat to the selection dropping in trip. Sayidah Dariyan had a previous Group winner in behind on the AW last time and is open to further improvement if proving as effective back on turf and so is the unbeaten Strong Warrior. |
Defence Minister |
Ides Of March |
Ides Of March |
Symbol Of Honour |
Sayidah Dariyan |
61 |
9 |
-3.6 |
Sayidah Dariyan |
IRE |
b |
f |
Dariyan |
Tencaratrubieslace |
Siyouni |
3 |
55.79 |
101 |
null |
Jim Crowley |
null |
R Hughes |
Well backed when winning a 3yo race at Chelmsford by 1 1/4l last time; had multiple Group winner in behind that day; 2-4 in short career; danger if proving as effective back on turf |
null |
9 |
1 |
27.61 |
7 |
13 |
85.71 |
591.57 |
390 |