Ebor Day at York: Outsiders, horses for courses and key trends for the big race
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YORK
22 August 2026
Saturday 22nd August
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Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Adonius
Selected at:
5/2
Lily Agnes winner Adonius has been a credit to his connections and he produced an excellent performance to finish second in the Group 3 Molecomb Stakes at Glorious Goodwood last time out. Dropped slightly in grade here, a similar effort could be enough this time around.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Molecomb runner-up; leading form claims and this track should suit his front-running style
1112
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 101
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 5f GF | 2yG3 | 9-3 | 2/11 | Pershaada (2L) | 5/1 | 94 | 103 |
| 6 May 26 | Chs Chester | 5f Gd | 22y | 9-9 | 1/7 | Hickory Lad (1¼L) | 100/30 | - | 91 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f GS | 22yNv | 9-9 | 1/4 | Rlasthope (nk) | EvensF | - | 81 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Sft | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Katie's Knight (7L) | 12/1 | - | 84 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cosy nursery win at Haydock recently and he's respected back up in grade
2201
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 96
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 26 | Hay Haydock | 5f Gd | 32yHc | 9-9 | 1/5 | Rotelle (2½L) | 2/1J | 88 | 95 |
| 17 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yL | 9-2 | 23/25 | King Of Cloughan (15L) | 12/1 | - | 53 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 22y | 9-4 | 2/3 | Adaay Of Scarlett (nk) | 15/8 | - | 81 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 5f GS | 22yNv | 9-7 | 2/15 | A Bear Affair (¾L) | 6/1 | - | 78 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (4%)
He's hung left so stall one could help; could be suited by today's first crack at 5f
272
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 89
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 22yMd | 9-2 | 2/15 | Agrippa (hd) | 12/1 | - | 88 |
| 17 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yL | 9-2 | 7/25 | King Of Cloughan (4¼L) | 125/1 | - | 88 |
| 19 May 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/7 | Big Cigar (1L) | 9/1 | - | 77 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (36%)
Short-headed in big-field nursery at Glorious Goodwood and could give another good account
4312
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 87
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 22yHc | 9-4 | 2/18 | Revels (shd) | 4/1 | 83 | 87 |
| 17 Jun 26 | Ham Hamilton | 5f GS | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/6 | Concert Pitch (3¼L) | 9/4 | - | 86 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Rip Ripon | 5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 3/7 | Social Symbol (1¾L) | 17/2 | - | 75 |
| 13 May 26 | Yor York | 5f Gd | 22yNv | 9-2 | 4/6 | Cut A Dash (10L) | 20/1 | - | 56 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Runner-up in the Norfolk then fifth in the Molecomb; he might not be far away
5125
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 98
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 5f GF | 2yG3 | 9-3 | 5/11 | Pershaada (4¾L) | 10/1 | 98 | 93 |
| 20 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 2/21 | Orthodox (3½L) | 150/1 | - | 94 |
| 25 May 26 | Red Redcar | 5f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/7 | Blake's Lass (1L) | 5/2J | - | 73 |
| 16 May 26 | Don Doncaster | 5f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 5/9 | Noble Raider (3L) | 22/1 | - | 71 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Close Listed third at Naas but needs to take a step forward in first-time cheekpieces
22331
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 26 | Cor Cork | 5f GF | 2yMd | 9-3 | 1/10 | Blooming Sally (shd) | 8/11F | 95 | 76 |
| 4 Jul 26 | Naa Naas | 5f Gd | 2yL | 9-5 | 3/10 | Carry The Flag (¾L) | 28/1 | 83 | 94 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Nav Navan | 5f Gd | 2yMd | 9-7 | 3/9 | Cleodolinda (1¼L) | 11/1 | - | 80 |
| 19 May 26 | Cor Cork | 6f Sft | 2yMd | 9-3 | 2/9 | Maggie Walker (2L) | EvensF | - | 64 |
| 3 May 26 | Cor Cork | 5f Sft | 2yMd | 9-3 | 2/10 | Edward Thatch (5½L) | 28/1 | - | 58 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
He's been shaping in 6f Group 2s as though he might benefit from this return to 5f
212138
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 99
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 8/10 | Man's Best Friend (5½L) | 50/1 | 100 | 89 |
| 9 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 3/3 | Inner City Blues (2¾L) | 9/2 | 95 | 96 |
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 6f GS | 22y | 9-7 | 1/13 | Alpe d'Huez (3¼L) | 100/30 | - | 91 |
| 6 May 26 | Chs Chester | 5f Gd | 22y | 9-4 | 2/7 | Adonius (1¼L) | 11/4 | - | 82 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/3 | Kodi Bear Light (2¼L) | 4/11F | - | 85 |
| 10 Apr 26 | Thi Thirsk | 5f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/8 | Where Love Lives (1½L) | 18/1 | - | 78 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (26%)
Has shown blistering pace in these cheekpieces; could benefit from drop back in trip/grade
322910
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 94
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-2 p | 10/10 | Man's Best Friend (6¼L) | 25/1 | 95 | 86 |
| 14 Jul 26 | Ffo Ffos Las | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 p1 | 1/5 | Louis The Fifth (4L) | 4/7F | 95 | 102 |
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 9/21 | Great Barrier Reef (3¾L) | 125/1 | - | 91 |
| 22 May 26 | Bat Bath | 5f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/5 | Flight Signal (3¼L) | 4/7F | - | 75 |
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f GF | 22yNv | 9-7 | 2/7 | Napa (1½L) | 4/1 | - | 88 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 5f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 3/9 | Blessed Voyager (2¼L) | 7/2 | - | 73 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Fourth in the Molecomb (Adonius second) and he's an each-way player
1554
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 94
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 5f GF | 2yG3 | 9-3 | 4/11 | Pershaada (4L) | 9/2 | 90 | 96 |
| 17 Jul 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 2yL | 9-2 | 5/10 | Arapaho Gold (3¾L) | 7/2 | 89 | 87 |
| 17 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yL | 9-2 | 5/25 | King Of Cloughan (3½L) | 11/2 | - | 90 |
| 27 May 26 | Ham Hamilton | 5f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/6 | Jaijai (2¾L) | 13/8F | - | 83 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Held behind some of today's rivals on his last two starts and he looks up against it
423185
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 81
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 26 | Hay Haydock | 5f Gd | 32yHc | 9-0 | 5/5 | Dance A Jig (4¼L) | 9/2 | 82 | 72 |
| 29 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 5f GF | 2yG3 | 9-3 | 8/11 | Pershaada (7½L) | 33/1 | 82 | 83 |
| 13 Jul 26 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 42yHc | 9-4 | 1/3 | Jaijai (¾L) | 85/40 | 79 | 81 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Not Nottingham | 5f GF | 42yHc | 9-7 v1 | 3/7 | Holi Scarlett (¾L) | 5/2F | 78 | 77 |
| 20 Jun 26 | Red Redcar | 5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/6 | Quillan (nk) | 6/4F | - | 84 |
| 12 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 32ySl | 9-7 | 4/15 | Everatease (1¾L) | 7/2 | - | 74 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Others have a lot more substance to their form but she's unexposed; not ruled out each-way
241
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: 77
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 26 | Not Nottingham | 5f GF | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 1/2 | Funky Dory (8L) | 10/11 | 77 | 71 |
| 22 Jun 26 | Cat Catterick | 5f GF | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 4/8 | Minzelle (7¼L) | 2/1 | - | 52 |
| 30 May 26 | Bev Beverley | 5f GF | 22yF | 8-13 | 2/8 | Crystal Queen (1¼L) | 28/1 | - | 71 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (31%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (4%)
In the first three on all four starts but transformation needed to win this
3232
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: 80
Days: 59
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | Crl Carlisle | 6f GF | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 2/5 | Ruby Moon (1¼L) | 8/11F | - | 68 |
| 30 May 26 | Bev Beverley | 5f GF | 22yF | 9-2 | 3/8 | Crystal Queen (2L) | 6/1 | - | 71 |
| 4 May 26 | Bev Beverley | 5f GS | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 2/5 | Lake Muritz (1L) | 11/8F | - | 70 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Thi Thirsk | 5f Gd | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 3/6 | Niewiadoma (2½L) | 11/4 | - | 64 |
Verdict
The speedy ADONIUS lost his unbeaten record when runner-up in the Molecomb but can return to winning ways. Hickory Lad is next best.
Adonius
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Adonius,
6/1 Dance A Jig,
Sale Shark,
9/1 Dubai Champion,
El Floridita,
10/1 Hickory Lad,
12/1 Dorigo,
Jaan Ki Tukri,
14/1 Hanney Boy,
33/1 Roots In Touche,
Silesia,
50/1 Undercover Affair
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