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24 September 2026
Thursday 24th September
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Tattersalls Stakes (Registered As The Somerville Tattersall Stakes) (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Far side
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Mezzo Forte
Selected at:
4/1
Mezzo Forte needed the experience on debut at York and the step up to 7f was a big help on his second start, where he was an impressive victor, at the expense of a subsequent winner. The son of Wootton Bassett can progress again and looks capable of competing at this level.
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4/1
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Nicely ahead of his opening mark in Doncaster nursery but needs further progress
5191
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 90
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 26 | Don Doncaster | 7f GS | 32yHc | 8-13 | 1/8 | Sanbona Warrior (2L) | 15/2 | 84 | 87 |
| 19 Aug 26 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 2yG3 | 9-3 | 9/10 | Haffner (16L) | 18/1 | - | 62 |
| 17 Jul 26 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 32yNv | 9-4 | 1/12 | Cilician (hd) | 9/2 | - | 82 |
| 31 May 26 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 32yNv | 9-7 | 5/10 | Alfred Wallace (5¾L) | 7/2 | - | 63 |
Justified favouritism in July course event; sole Group 1 entry in this field; interesting
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/6 | Sky Symphony (1½L) | 6/4F | - | 78 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Made all at Leicester last time; back in a deeper field but is open to further progress
221
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 92
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 26 | Lei Leicester | 7f GF | 32yNv | 9-7 | 1/3 | Al Wathba (¾L) | 7/2 | 82 | 90 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-2 | 2/10 | Alaskan Bear (4L) | 100/30 | - | 75 |
| 11 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f GS | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/9 | Silver Dominion (hd) | 9/2 | - | 77 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Scored comfortably in latest York start; out of a 7f 2yo Group 3 winner at Newmarket
51
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 26 | Yor York | 7f GS | 22yMd | 9-7 | 1/11 | Bayraktar (2½L) | 100/30 | - | 74 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-4 | 5/11 | Sirocco Sands (4¼L) | 11/1 | - | 70 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Helps to set the standard, assuming latest effort (in Newmarket Group 2) is confirmed
316
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 75
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 6/7 | Al Hudaiba (6¼L) | 25/1 | 94 | 90 |
| 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 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Favourite for both starts; clearcut winner on AW latest; could well improve further
21
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 83
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/13 | Hidden Beyond (3½L) | 1/2F | - | 79 |
| 14 Aug 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/11 | Royal Instinct (4½L) | 9/4F | - | 68 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Beaten twice since commencing his career with a Salisbury double; others preferred
1165
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 90
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 26 | Don Doncaster | 7f GS | 32yHc | 9-8 | 5/8 | Fuel The Jet (4¼L) | 100/30 | 93 | 82 |
| 28 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 6/6 | Dr Rascal (13L) | 11/2 | 95 | 71 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Sal Salisbury | 7f GF | 32yNv | 9-8 | 1/6 | Avionics (3¼L) | 5/6F | - | 88 |
| 9 Jun 26 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Sft | 52yNv | 9-7 | 1/11 | Green Titan (2L) | 5/6F | - | 79 |
Appeared to run well in Doncaster Listed event last time; helps to set the standard
215
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 96
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 26 | Don Doncaster | 7f Gd | 2yL | 9-2 t | 5/9 | Forbidden Fire (4¼L) | 16/1 | 87 | 88 |
| 16 Aug 26 | Pon Pontefract | 6f GF | 32yNv | 9-7 t | 1/5 | Diamondsforyou (3¼L) | 4/5F | - | 86 |
| 13 May 26 | Yor York | 5f Gd | 22yNv | 9-2 t1 | 2/6 | Cut A Dash (2¾L) | 2/1F | - | 82 |
1
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BF
Cilician
J: Tom Marquand
T: Brian Meehan
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
022842
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 86
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 26 | San Sandown | 8f GS | 42yHc | 9-9 | 2/8 | Norham (nk) | 11/4F | 84 | 82 |
| 28 Aug 26 | San Sandown | 7f Gd | 32yMd | 9-2 | 4/10 | Algaihabane (1½L) | 15/8 | 84 | 72 |
| 30 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GF | 22yHc | 9-9 p1 | 8/18 | Sword Salute (4¾L) | 9/1 | 86 | 77 |
| 17 Jul 26 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 32yNv | 9-4 | 2/12 | Fuel The Jet (hd) | 7/4F | 90 | 81 |
| 3 Jul 26 | San Sandown | 7f Gd | 22yNv | 9-4 | 2/10 | Collateral Damage (1¾L) | 100/30 | - | 76 |
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 11/21 | Great Barrier Reef (5L) | 66/1 | - | 86 |
Verdict
Some of the runners look promising, particularly once-raced Dewhurst entry GREAT BALLS O'FIRE. Second choice is Mezzo Forte
Great Balls O'Fire
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Great Balls O'Fire,
100/30 Mezzo Forte,
6/1 Varzi,
7/1 Jimtrott,
8/1 Sontsivka,
9/1 Fuel The Jet,
10/1 Notable Dream,
14/1 Undiscovered,
25/1 Cilician
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