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11 July 2026
Saturday 11th July
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Boodles Superlative Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Abraham Lincoln
Selected at:
4/5
No one can match Aidan O’Brien in the juvenile department these days and the well regarded Abraham Lincoln won nicely on debut at the Curragh. The step up to 7f will suit and he’s likely to take a big step forward here. Winning this Group 2 shouldn’t be beyond him.
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4/5
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (25%)
Justified favouritism at the Curragh; yard won this in 2023 with City Of Troy; big chance
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | 2yMd | 9-7 | 1/12 | Haffner (1¾L) | 11/8F | - | 88 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Met trouble when down the field at Royal Ascot; plenty to find but he's well bred
510
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: 85
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yL | 9-2 | 20/25 | King Of Cloughan (12L) | 12/1 | - | 63 |
| 31 May 26 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 32yNv | 9-7 | 1/10 | Pikachu (½L) | 5/2F | - | 80 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f Gd | 32yNv | 9-7 | 5/10 | Night In Vegas (7¾L) | 14/1 | - | 58 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (38%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (29%)
Easy C&D winner; warrants this rise in grade and his stable has won the last two runnings
1U1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: 98
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 32yNv | 9-11 | 1/5 | Down To You Kid (1¼L) | 2/9F | - | 102 |
| 28 May 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f GF | 32yNv | 9-11 | UR/5 | Byzantine () | 10/11F | - | - |
| 15 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-4 | 1/6 | Mrair (1½L) | 5/1 | - | 84 |
Caught the eye in the Windsor Castle; remains unexposed but this is a sterner assignment
518
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: 89
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yL | 9-2 | 8/25 | King Of Cloughan (4¼L) | 33/1 | - | 87 |
| 22 May 26 | Pon Pontefract | 6f GS | 22yMd | 9-7 | 1/9 | Too Many Spirits (6L) | 4/1 | - | 82 |
| 4 May 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/9 | Shadow King (5¾L) | 12/1 | - | 58 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 12 wins from 36 in the last 14 days (33%)
Built on a promising debut when winning a Lingfield maiden by 6l; more needed to follow up
31
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: 94
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7f Gd | 32yMd | 9-7 | 1/6 | Encounter (6L) | 2/1F | - | 80 |
| 2 May 26 | Don Doncaster | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 3/6 | Crown Of Ivy (2¾L) | 13/2 | - | 65 |
Good fifth in the Chesham at Royal Ascot; open to further improvement and not ruled out
25
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 2yL | 9-5 | 5/14 | Nola Soul (1¾L) | 20/1 | - | 98 |
| 31 May 26 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 32yNv | 9-7 | 2/10 | Alfred Wallace (½L) | 4/1 | - | 78 |
Verdict
City Of Troy won this three years ago after a debut success at the Curragh, and stablemate ABRAHAM LINCOLN follows a similar path.
Abraham Lincoln
Betting Forecast:
5/6 Abraham Lincoln,
9/4 Al Hudaiba,
9/1 Pikachu,
16/1 Alfred Wallace,
Green Sovereign,
Notable Dream,
25/1 Silver Dominion
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