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Race id Race card number Race class Age class Race time Race course Race date Race name Price money Distance of the race Going Surface Pace forecast ATR verdict Timeform verdict ATR top tip ATR watch out for Timeform winner Timeform second Timeform third Race data quality Draw Draw result Horse Country Color of horse Sex of horse Name of the horses father Name of the horses mother Name of the horses grandfather Age Weight Handicap Head Gear Jockey Allowance Trainer Pre Race Comments Comments Rating Pace Rating Form scan position Form scan value First price Last price Rank Change in % ATR index Predictor score
1584887 1 1 Class 1 | 3YO only 14:40 Epsom Downs 28 Apr 2026 Betfred Blue Riband Trial Stakes £34,026 - 6 declared to run 1m 2f 17y Good-good to firm in places null Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. 1-2-3 Selections New Zealand (3) Saxon Street (6) Balzac (1) null New Zealand Saxon Street Balzac null 1 null Balzac b c Japan Brit Wit High Chaparral 3 58.51 0 i Hollie Doyle null Jane Chapple-Hyam Confirmed debut promise to get off the mark switching to AW when winning a novice at Kempton by 1 1/4l last time; effective at 8f on good and AW; useful sort bred to be suited by this 10f trip but improvement needed. 100 null null null 1 20 252.1 null
1584887 2 1 Class 1 | 3YO only 14:40 Epsom Downs 28 Apr 2026 Betfred Blue Riband Trial Stakes £34,026 - 6 declared to run 1m 2f 17y Good-good to firm in places null Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. 1-2-3 Selections New Zealand (3) Saxon Street (6) Balzac (1) null New Zealand Saxon Street Balzac null 4 null Menzies ch c Australia Voice Of Truth Dubawi 3 58.51 81 i Tom Marquand null Harry Eustace Ran to form when 6l third in a novice at Southwell most recent run; effective 7/8f, probably wants 10f+ ideally, acts on AW; useful sort needs improvement to take this up in grade. 94 null null null 3 0 0.0 null
1584887 3 1 Class 1 | 3YO only 14:40 Epsom Downs 28 Apr 2026 Betfred Blue Riband Trial Stakes £34,026 - 6 declared to run 1m 2f 17y Good-good to firm in places null Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. 1-2-3 Selections New Zealand (3) Saxon Street (6) Balzac (1) null New Zealand Saxon Street Balzac null 3 null New Zealand b c Frankel Different League Dabirsim 3 58.51 106 i R L Moore null A P O'Brien Bit keen but ran to form up in grade beaten 3 1/4l in Criterium International (Group 1) at Saint-Cloud last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f on very soft and good to firm; big colt, fine middle-distance prospect for this season. 116 null null null 6 41 748.46 null
1584887 4 1 Class 1 | 3YO only 14:40 Epsom Downs 28 Apr 2026 Betfred Blue Riband Trial Stakes £34,026 - 6 declared to run 1m 2f 17y Good-good to firm in places null Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. 1-2-3 Selections New Zealand (3) Saxon Street (6) Balzac (1) null New Zealand Saxon Street Balzac null 2 null Pearl River b c Cotai Glory Safiyna Sinndar 3 58.51 82 i Alec Voikhansky null R Hannon Off the mark on handicap debut, step up in trip suited when winning a nursery at Nottingham by a length last time; effective 8-10f, probably acts on soft and good; rise in grade demands more. 95 null null null 4 0 0.0 null
1584887 5 1 Class 1 | 3YO only 14:40 Epsom Downs 28 Apr 2026 Betfred Blue Riband Trial Stakes £34,026 - 6 declared to run 1m 2f 17y Good-good to firm in places null Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. 1-2-3 Selections New Zealand (3) Saxon Street (6) Balzac (1) null New Zealand Saxon Street Balzac null 6 null Rebel Rocker b c Cityscape Miss Minuty Verglas 3 58.51 0 i Rob Hornby null Faye Bramley Professional debut, strong at finish when 1 1/4l winner in a maiden at Kempton on debut; effective at 8f on AW; looks a nice sort but improvement certainly needed up in grade/trip here. 90 null null null 5 29 138.95 null
1584887 6 1 Class 1 | 3YO only 14:40 Epsom Downs 28 Apr 2026 Betfred Blue Riband Trial Stakes £34,026 - 6 declared to run 1m 2f 17y Good-good to firm in places null Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. Although some of the Ballydoyle middle-distance 3yo colts have been needing a run, NEW ZEALAND is so far clear of his rivals on ratings that anything but a win will be viewed as disappointing. Aidan O'Brien will have bigger bullets to fire for the Derby in the coming trials, but this one can be used as a marker. Saxon Street won nicely on his Chelmsford debut and switching to turf over an extra 2f should bring on improvement, but it's certainly needed to topple the selection. Balzac confirmed debut promise when winning at Kempton last time and he's another who could raise his game now up in trip on turf. 1-2-3 Selections New Zealand (3) Saxon Street (6) Balzac (1) null New Zealand Saxon Street Balzac null 5 null Saxon Street b c Saxon Warrior Sea Is Gold Sea The Stars 3 58.51 0 i W Buick null J & T Gosden Overcame slow start, promising debut when a length winner in a novice at Chelmsford on debut; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective 8f, middle-distance bred, acts on AW; big, strong sort, more to come up in trip now. 97 null null null 2 10 175.29 null