2026 Flat Issue 1 - Entries for Guineas weekend

Weekend Runners

Saturday 

Newmarket

1.45 Power Fizz, Double Rush, Corrolla Point

2.20 Mezcala

3.35 Bow Echo, Puerto Rico, Needle Match, Gstaad, 

Churchill Downs

11.75 Renegade, Commandment

Sunday

Newmarket 

2.55 French Master

3.35 Precise, Diamond Necklace, Venetian Sun, True Love, Abashiri

Salisbury

2.00 Lover Girl

2026 Flat - The Single Picks

Bob (12) - Alther Walden, American Affair, Diamond Necklace, Faiyum, French Master, Go Rimbaud, Jan Brueghel, Morrophore, Puerto Rico, Purview, Revival Power, Soldiers Tree

Cliff (13) - Asfoora, Calendar Girl, Gilded Prize, James J Braddock, Maltese Cross, Objector, Power Fizz, Rebel's Romance, Space Waltz, Synchronisity, The Lion in Winter, Theophilos, Trawlerman

Cod (14) - Aventure, Calandagan, Cape Cod, Christmas Day, Commandment, Copper Knight, Dancing Tiger, Dandana, Danielle, Kiss Kodi, Minnie Hauk, Monsieur Kodi, Renegade, Sovereignty

Martin (13) - Adonius, Alkasib, Almeric, Big Leader, Fallen Angel, Gladius, Needle Match, Nobody Knows, Notable Speech, Opera Ballo, See The Fire, Spycatcher, Wise Approach

Neil (13) - Addison Grey, Aegean Prince, Armor De Contramano, Binharheer, Charles Darwin, Estrange, Lover Girl, Maho Bay, Ombudsman, Pierre Bonnard, Port Ferdinand, Red Letter, Teao

Peej (15) - Amelia Earhart, Bay City Roller, Carmers, Consent, Constitution Hill, Corolla Point, Finalise, Lifeplan, Niminy Piminy, Quadrillion, Railwayman, Schrodinger's Cat, Shaihaan, Sibayan, Tiffany

Steve (9) - Enoch, Hasten, Item, Kings Gambit, Mezcala, My Ophelia, Never So Brave, Protection Act, Ya Karin

In addition, Cliff has reserved rights for Damysus.

2026 Flat - Alphabetical List

Abashiri          Martin, Steve

Addison Grey    Neil

Adonius            Martin

Aegean Prince   Neil

Alkasib             Martin

Almeric             Martin

Alther Walden   Bob

American Affair   Bob

Armor De Contramano   Neil

Asfoora,   Cliff

Amelia Earhart    Peej

Aventure               Cod

Bay City Roller     Peej

Big Leader            Martin

Binharheer            Neil

Bow Echo     Bob, Cliff, Neil , Steve

Calandagan      Cod

Calendar Girl, Cliff

Cape Cod           Cod

Carmers         Peej

Charles Darwin   Neil

Christmas Day     Cod

Commandment     Cod

Consent        Peej

Constitution Hill     Peej

Convergent             Martin, Steve

Copper Knight     Cod

Corolloa Point          Peej

Damysus,   Cliff , Steve

Dancing Tiger      Cod

Dandana              Cod

Danielle           Cod

Daryz,         Cliff, Cod, Neil

Diamond Necklace  Bob

Double Rush      Bob, Steve

Enoch               Steve

Estrange            Neil

Faiyum               Bob

Fallen Angel   Martin

Field Of Gold    Martin, Neil

Finalise        Peej

French Master      Bob

Gethin,         Cliff, Neil

Gilded Prize   Cliff

Gladius           Martin

Go Rimbaud    Bob

Gstaad             Cod, Peej

Hasten              Steve

Item                  Steve

 James J Braddock,   Cliff

Jan Brughel     Bob

Kalpana           Martin, Steve

Kings Gambit     Steve

Kiss Kodi         Cod

Lifeplan         Peej

Lover Girl     Neil

Maho Bay      Neil

 Maltese Cross, Cliff

Mezcala            Steve

Minnie Hauk     Cod

Monsieur Kodi    Cod

Montezuma      Bob,  Peej

Morrophore     Bob

My Ophelia      Steve

Needle Match     Martin

Never So Brave    Steve

Niminy Piminy    Peej
Nobody Knows     Martin

Noteable Speech     Martin

Objector,    Cliff

Ombudsman   Neil

Opera Ballo     Martin

Pierre Bonnard     Neil

Portcullis,     Cliff, Peej, Steve

Port Ferdinand       Neil

Precise,       Bob, Cliff, Neil,  Peej

Protection Act    Steve

 Power Fizz ,   Cliff

Publish          Bob, Steve

Puerto Rico     Bob

Purview           Bob

Quadrillion     Peej

Raaheeb,    Cliff, Martin, Neil,  Steve

Railwayman    Peej

Rebel’s Romance , Cliff

Red Letter            Neil

Renegade              Cod

Revival Power        Bob

 Scandinavia,      Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil

Schorodingers Cat    Peej

See The Fire     Martin

Shaihaan              Peej

Sibayan                Peej

Soldiers Tree       Bob

Sovereignty         Cod

Space Waltz,      Cliff

Spycatcher         Martin

Synchronisity,   Cliff

Talk of New York    Bob, Steve

Teao                          Neil

The Lion In Winter    Cod

Theophilos               Cod

Tiffany                Peej

 Trawlerman,   Cliff

True Love     Cliff, Cod

Venetian Sun     Martin, Peej

Wise Approach    Martin

Ya Karin              Steve

Zeus Olympios   Bob, Martin Peej

2026 Flat - The Strings

Cliff  -   Asfoora, Bow Echo, Calendar Girl, , Damysus, Daryz, Gethin, Gilded Love,  James J Braddock, Maltese Cross, Objector, Portcullis, Precise, Power Fizz , Raaheeb, Rebel’s Romance , Scandanavia, Space Waltz, Synchronisity, Trawlerman, True Love

Peej - Amelia Earhart, Bay City Roller, Carmers, Consent, Constitution Hill,  Corolla Point, Finalise, Gstaad, Lifeplan, Montezuma, Niminy Piminy, Portcullis, Quadrillion, Railwayman, Schrodinger's Cat, Shaihann, Sibayan, Tiffany, Venetian Sun, Zeus Olympios

Bob - Alther Walden, American Affair, Bow Echo, Diamond Necklace, Double Rush, Faiyum, French Master, Go Rimbaud, Jan Brueghel, Montezuma, Morrophore, Precise, Publish , Puerto Rico, Purview, Revival Power, Scandinavia,  Soldiers Tree, Talk of New York, Zeus Olympios 

Martin -  Abashiri,  Adonius. Alkasib, Almeric , Big Leader, Convergent, Fallen Angel,, Field of gold, Gladius, Kalpana, Needle Match, Nobody Knows, Notable Speech, Opera Ballo, Raaheeb.,See The Fire, Spycatcher,, Venetian Sun, Wise Approach, Zeus Olympios

Cod - Aventure,   Calandagan,  Cape Cod, Christmas Day, Commandment  Copper Knight,  Dancing Tiger,  Dandana,  Danielle, Daryz, Gstaad,    Kisskodi, Minnie Hauk, Monsieur Kodi,  Renegade, Scandinavia, Sovereignty, The Lion In Winter, Theophilos True Love, 

Steve - Abashiri ,Bow Echo, Convergent, Damysus, Double Rush, Enoch, Hasten Item, Kalpana, Kings Gambit Mezcala My Ophelia   Never So Brave,  Portcullis, Protection Act, Publish , Raaheeb. Talk of New York , Ya Karin

 

Neil -  Addison Grey, Aegean Prince, Amor De Contramano, Binhareer, Bow Echo, Charles Darwin, Daryz, Estrange, Field Of Gold, Gethin, Lover Girl, Maho Bay, Ombudsman, Pierre Bonnard, Port Ferdinand, Precise, Raaheeb, Red Letter, Scandanavia, Teao

2026 Flat Profile - The ones who didn't make it

Montreal 3 y bc Sea The Stars Muwakaba

Highly regarded colt who made his debut at Leopardstown in July last year finishing 3rd in a 1m maiden, beaten 6 ¼ l by Hardy Warrior, then in August over course and distance won 1m maiden by 8l from Strikewhileitshot. He holds Group 1 entries in the English and Irish 2000 Guineas and both Derbys. 

Aidan O’Brien told The Punter: He won very easily at Leopardstown and is an exciting horse. He could be one for the Derby, but we haven’t picked out a starting point for him yet. He’s not short of pace, but we think he could stay a mile-and-a-half." He could be a dark one for the Derby.

Trainer A O’Brien

Study of Words 3 y bc Frankel - Discursus

Potentially high class colt who was a slow burner who came to the boil in his final appearance last season. He made his debut at Ascot in September, finishing 5th beaten 8l in a 1m maiden behind Maltese Cross, then at Goodwood 3 weeks later was 2nd in a 1m 2f maiden beaten ¾ l by Bay of Brilliance. He then won a 1m 2f Newmarket maiden by eye watering 15l recording the best Racing post rating for a novice or maiden win by any 2 year old last season. 

Bred to stay he holds a Derby entry and is 33/1 at the time of writing and his reappearance will tell us a lot more.

Trainer C.Appleby

2026 Flat Profile - Zeus Olympios

4 y ch c Night of Thunder – Rhea  (Bob, Martin Peej)

Lightly raced 4 year old, who was unraced at 2 but was unbeaten in 4 runs last season and looks a progressive sort. He made his debut at Kempton in January last year winning a 7f maiden by 1l from Chemical, then in August  at Thirsk, won a 1m novice stakes by 5 ½ l from Due West (received 7lb). In September at Haydock he won a 1m group 3 by 2l from Excellent Believe and finished the season with victory 3 weeks later at Newmarket winning a 1m group 2 by 2 ¼ l from Opera Ballo. 

Karl Burke told The Punter: "He’s a very exciting horse that we think a lot of and he will start in the Lockinge and have entries in all the Group 1 miles. He’s done well over the winter and filled his frame nicely." He reappeared at Sandown recently finishing 3rd in a 1 m group 2 beaten 3 ¾ l by Opera Ballo (gave 2lb).

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer K.Burke

2026 Flat Profile - Venetian Sun

3 y bf Starman – Johara  ( Martin, Peej)

High class 2 year old filly, she made her debut at Carlisle last May winning a 5f fillies novice stakes by 1 ½ l from Argentine Tango (gave 6lb), then followed up at Royal Ascot winning a fillies group 3 by 1 ½ l from Awaken. In July she went to Newmarket and won a 6f fillies group 2 by a neck from Royal Fixation, and stepped up again at Deauville in August, winning the 6f Group 1 Prix Morny by a short neck from Gstaad ( gave 4lb). 

She finished the season in September at Leopardstown, finishing 3rd in the 7f fillies group 1 Moyglare stud stakes, beaten 2 ½ l by Precise. Karl Burke told The Punter she will be aimed at the 1000 Guineas unless she looks unlikely to stay a mile. Her dam won over 1m 2f so she should, and Karl said she looks great after the break and is very exciting. .She is currently 7/1 for the English 1000, and 12/1 for the Irish. 

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer K Burke

2026 Flat Profile - Soldiers Tree

5 y bg Soldiers Call – Moonttri  (Bob)

The most interesting pick of all for me. I will be interested to hear how Bob found this one. Un raced at 2 and 3 he made his debut at Dundalk in December last year, finishing 3rd in a 1m maiden beaten 6 l by Tina’s Charm (received 6 lb), then in January this year won a 7f Apprentice maiden by 6l from Spacebound ( gave 3lb) then in April at Cork was 2nd in a 6f listed stakes, beaten 3 ¼ l by Navassa Island (received 5lb). 

That shows a fair level of ability and is probably why he has been perservered with, how he goes on will be interesting.

Editors Rating - 2

Trainer M Tynan

2026 Flat Profile - Schrodinger’s Cat

3 y bg Ardad – Singyoursong  (Peej)

Another interesting pick from Peej, he made his debut at Chepstow in May last year, finishing 6th beaten 7 ¾ l by Italica in a 6f maiden, then in June at Nottingham finished 2nd in a 5f maiden beaten ½ l by Lil Brother. 2 weeks later at Windsor he was 2nd again beaten 1 l by Irish Fighter (received 2lb ) in a 5f restricted maiden, then at Yarmouth in July was 3rd beaten 1 ½ l by Desert Treasure (received 7lb) in a 5f restricted maiden. 

In August at Mussleburgh he was 4th in a 5f novice stakes beaten ¾ l by Mission Classified, then at Ripon in August was 2nd in a 5f maiden beaten a nose by Kind Touch. He finished the season at Redcar winning a 5f restricted novice stakes by ½ l from Star Noir ( received 4lb).  

He was trained by Harry Charlton but has been gelded and recently moved to Grant Tuer, and reappeared at Thirsk recently finishing 2nd in a 5f handicap beaten 1 ¾ l by .Simplify ( gave 5lb), and should win a couple of similar handicaps on the northern circuit

Editors rating - 2

 

2026 Flat Profile - Scandinavia

4y bb c Justify – Fabulous (Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil)

High class 3 year old who is a big hope at Ballydoyle to replace Kyprios in the staying division this season. He made his debut at Leopardstown in July 2024, finishing 3rd in a 1m maiden, beaten 4 ¼ l by Green Impact, then in August at Newmarket in another 1m maiden was 2nd to Anniversary beaten ¾ l. In Setember at Doncaster in another 1m maiden he was 7th to Yabher (received 3lb)  beaten 4 ¾ l, then reappearing at Navan last May, won a 1m 2f maiden by 3 ¼ l from Carthusian , then at Royal Ascot in June was 5th, beaten 1 ½ l in a 1m 6f group 2. In July at Newmarket he won a 1m 5f group 3 by 8 ½ l from Nighttime Dancer, and followed up at Goodwood 3 weeks later winning the 2m Group 1 Goodwood Cup by ¾ l from Illinois (received 14 lb), and finished the season at Doncaster with victory in the 1m 6f Group 1 St Leger, beating Rahiebb a neck. 

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer A O ‘Brien

2026 Flat Profile - Renegade

3 y bc Into Mischief – Spice Is Nice (Cod)

Another of Cod’s state side team, he made his debut at Saratoga in August last year finishing 3rd in a maiden Special Weight beaten 18 ¼ l by It’s Our Time, then in October at Belmont won a 1m maiden Special Weight by a head from Paladin. 

In December at Aqueduct he was 2nd in a 1m 1f grade 2 beaten 2l by Paladin, then in February this year at Tampa Bay Downs won a 1m listed stakes by 3 ¾ l from Wayne’s Law, and on his last appearance at Oaklawn Park in March won the 1m 1f Grade 1 Arkansas Derby by 4l from Silent Tactic. He has Kentucky Derby entry and it is difficult to chose over him and Comandment over which is best currently.

Editors Rating 4 

Trainer T Pletcher

2026 Flat Profile - Railwayman

3 y bc Blue Point – Charlotte Rosina (Peej)

The darkest horse in the competition unraced at 2 his only run came at Leicester in a 6f confined novice stakes on 13 April this year finishing 3rd, beaten 2l by Westport (gave 2lb). He holds no group entries currently, but is a pure bred sprinter and he should certainly win races this season

Editors Rating - 2

Trainer K.Burke

2026 Flat Profile - Raaheeb

3 y bc Sea The Stars – Aghareed (Cliff, Martin, Neil, Steve)

Seen only once last season , but highly regarded by Shadwell and the appearance in the paddock beforehand of  Sheikh Hissa's presence with a large Shadwell entourage on a quiet Friday afternoon at Ascot was some indication as to the importance of Raaheeb to her operation as her regally-bred two-year-old made the perfect racecourse introduction .In a 7f maiden he won comfortably by 1 ¼ l from Pompette, and holds English and Irish Derby entries. 

He won a 1m 2f group 3 on his reappearance at Sandown recently beating Al Zanati 3 ¼ l and is 9/1 for the Epsom Classic now.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer O.Burrows

2026 Flat Profile - Quadrillion

Quadrillion 3 y bf Kingman – Quadrilateral (Peej)

One of the dark horses he made his debut at Newmarket in July finishing 3rd in a 7f novice stakes, beaten 1l by True Test (gave 4lb), then at Leicester in August was 2nd in a 7f novice stakes beaten 5l by Alpaslan. That form took a huge boost at Newbury recently, and he is a beautifully home bred by Juddmonte who surprisingly has no current group entries. His reappearance will be interesting but he is group class on breeding.

Editors rating - 3

Trainer H.Charlton

2026 Flat Profile - Purview

4 y BC Kingman – Variable (Bob)

Lightly raced 4 year old who made his debut at Dundalk in November 2024, winning a 1m maiden by 2 ¾ l from What’s Your Game, then in May last year finished 2nd to Delacroix in a 1m 1m 2f group 3 beaten 2 ¾ l. In July at Leopardstown he finished 2nd to Snellen (gave 6lb), beaten a short head, then at Deauville in August, finished 5th beaten 3 ¼ l by Damysus in a 1m 2f listed stakes and finished the season at Cork at the end of September winning a 1m 2f listed stakes by 1 1/4l from Cadogan. 

He holds a group 2 entry at the Curragh and the fact he is still an entire suggest Juddmonte expect him to win something decent this season.

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer D Weld.

2026 Flat Profile - Publish

3 y br c Kingman- Nay Lady Nay (Bob, Steve)

Good class 2 year old, he made his debut at Sandown in July, finishing 2nd in a 7f Novice Stakes, beaten ½ l by Pacifica Pier, then 3 weeks later won a maiden over course and distance, beating Catullus 1 ¼ l. He finished the season with a 1l 2nd to Bow Echo at Haydock in September in a 1m listed stakes beaten 1l.

He holds entries in the English and Irish 2000 guineas and The Dante stakes and is 5/1 2nd favourite for the English 2000 at the time of writing.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer J&T Gosden

2026 Flat Profile - Precise

3 y cf Starspangledbanner – Way To My Heart ( Bob, Cliff, Neil, Peej)

Last year's European Champion 2 year old filly, she made her debut at Fairyhouse in July last year, finishing 2nd in a 6f fillies maiden, beaten ¾ l by Mutiny (received 3 lb), then at Cork in August won a 7f fillies maiden by 2 ¾ l from Cape Soonion ( gave 5lb). She followed up at Goodwood 10 days later, winning a 7f Group 3 by ¾ l from Moon Target, then in September at the Curragh won the 7f Group 1 Moyglare fillies stud stakes by ¾ l from stable mate Beautify. She finished the season at Newmarket with victory I n the 1m group 1 fillies mile beating Venetian Lace by 3 ¼ l. and went in to the winter as 1000 guineas favourite at around 11/4 at the time of writing. 

Aidan O’Brien told The Punter: "She’s not overly big, but she’s still up 30kg on her racing weight from last year, which is unusual for a filly that isn’t overly big. At the moment, the plan for her is the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. We think there’s a good chance that she might stay a mile-and-a-half, so the Oaks could be on her agenda if all went well at Newmarket. She has loads of personality, she relaxes, and we’re excited about her."

She holds entries in the English and Irish 1000 Guineas and the Irish Oaks

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer A O’Brien

2026 Flat Profile - Power Fizz

4 y b g Wotton Bassett – Cristal Fizz (Cliff)

A smart colt at 6/7f he will hopefully win a couple of decent handicaps and possibly a listed stakes. He made his debut at Newbury in September 2024, finishing 8yjh beaten 7l by Persian Spirit (received 7lb), in a 6f  maiden, then in October at Yarmouth was 5th beaten 3 ¼ l by Sallall in a 7f novice stakes. 

He had a wind op. and reappeared at Newcastle in January last year , winning a 7f maiden by ½ l from Political Power, then at Newmarket in April won a 7f handicap by ¾ l from Cavolo Nero, and then at Goodwood in May was 2nd in a 7f handicap beaten a head by Consolidation (gave 4lb). At Ascot 6 days later he won a 7f handicap by 1l from Brave Mission (gave 5lb), and finished the season 3 weeks later at Goodwood in a 7f handicap, finishing 4th, beaten 5l by Silver Ghost ( received 4lb). 

He reappeared at Newcastle in March this year winning a 6f handicap in eye catching style by 1 ¾ l from Rousing Encore (received 3lb) and looks progressive from a shrewd stable.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer W.Haggas

2026 Flat Profile - Ombudsman

5 y bh Night of Thunder – Syndicate (Neil)

Top class performer, unraced at 2, he made his debut at Newmarket in June 2024 winning a 1m novice stakes by 1 ¼ l from Arabian Knight, then a month later at Leicester, followed up in a 1m 2f novice stakes, beating Winston’s Tipple (received 7lb), 1 l. In August he went to Deauville and won a 1m 2f listed stakes by 3 ½ l from Son’s and Lovers, then in September at Longchamp, won a 1m 2f group 3 by ½ l from Start of the Day (received 4lb). 

He reappeared at Sandown in May last year finishing 2nd in a 1m 2f group 3, beaten 1 ¾ l by Almaqam (received 3lb), then in June at Royal Ascot won the 1m 2f group 1 Prince of Wales stakes by 2l from Anmaat, and then at Sandown in July was 2nd in the 1m 2f Group 1 Eclipse stakes beaten a neck by Delacroix (received 10 lb). In August at York he won the 1m 2f group 1 Juddmonte stakes by 3 ½ l from Delacroix (received 7lb), then at Ascot in October was 2nd in the 1m 2f group 1 Champion Stakes, beaten 2 ¼ l by Calandagan. 

He reappeared at Meydan in March winning the 1m 1f group 1 Dubai Turf by 2l from Quddwah and will be a major in all those races again this season.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer J& T Gosden

2026 Flat Profile - Objector

3 y bg Dark Angel – The Hermitage (Cliff)

Unbeaten gelding who falls in to the could be anything category, he made his debut at Wolverhampton in December, winning a 1m 2 year old novice stakes by 3l from Mythical Bay, then followed up In January this year over course and distance in a 3 year old novice stakes, beating Al Bowlly (received 7lb) 11l.

George Scott told The Punter: "He's a lovely horse who has been a pleasure to deal with and he now qualifies for a handicap mark, so we'll be working back from one of the handicaps at Royal Ascot. 

Obviously he has to run twice more before then but we wanted to see him pushed out to the line today to get a mark and we'll reflect on what he has achieved."

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer G.Scott