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Today, October 3, 2026FlatClass 17f

Verdict

SO REGAL has quickly progressed into a useful filly, shaping encouragingly after 4 months off when not beaten far in a Group 3 at Sandown in August. She represents last year's winning stable/owners (Cheveley Park also landed the prize in 2024) and can gain a first black-type success, at the expense of last year's runner-up Dash of Azure. Midnight Tango completes the shortlist.

So Regal
Dash Of Azure
Midnight Tango

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

12. So Regal
J: Billy LoughnaneT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 3-1125
Price History:
2.20
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Built on debut promise when winning a Newmarket maiden (1m) on return and followed up in novice at this course. Good efforts in defeat the last twice, runner-up in listed race at York in May and beaten only a length when fifth of 10 in Group 3 at Sandown 5 weeks ago. Strong claims back down in trip.
10. Midnight Tango
J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Ed Walker
F: 24460-206
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Showed much improved form when runner-up in the Pavilion Stakes here (6f) on return in May. Left poorly placed in the Commonwealth Cup next time, before possibly needing the run after 2 months off in listed race at Newmarket in August. Merits consideration.
3. Dash Of Azure
J: Callum HutchinsonT: Ralph Beckett
F: 28-702209
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Successful twice in handicaps last season before narrowly denied in this race. Without a win during the current campaign, but runner-up in 2 listed races at Chester and was unsuited by the drop back to 6f at Pontefract last time. No surprise to see a bold show.
7. Domina Ignis
J: Clifford LeeT: Kevin Philippart de Foy
F: 1-3007
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Impressive debut winner at Southwell last year and shaped well when third in the Fred Darling at Newbury on return. Well held in 1000 Guineas/Jersey Stakes next 2 starts, but took a step back in the right direction when 4 lengths seventh of 19 in Group 3 at Doncaster 20 days ago.
5. Albaydaa
J: Harry DaviesT: William Haggas
F: 21-321582
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Continued her progress when landing the odds in handicap at Carlisle (7f) in May and, after a couple of respectable efforts (listed race on first occasion), got back on the up when second to a thriving rival at Salisbury (6f) last month. Will need to find more again.
2. Breckenbrough
J: Sean LeveyT: M. Baratti
F: 211-34556
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Ex Andrew Balding filly who has developed into a useful sort for this yard, ending 2025 with listed success at Saint-Cloud. Made the frame in listed races at Longchamp on first 2 starts this season and has had excuses since, suffering interference in Group 3 at Longchamp 20 days ago.
1. American Gal
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Ralph Beckett
F: 277-79008
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Listed winner over 1m in France last year and went close in the Valiant Stakes at this course. Largely struggled on first 4 starts this season, but there were better signs on first run since leaving Ed Walker when never-nearer eighth of 19 in Group 3 at Doncaster (7f) 20 days ago.
8. Joshs Joy
J: Jason WatsonT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
F: 3231-755
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Maiden winner at Naas (6f) at the fourth attempt last year. Not seen to best effect on handicap/seasonal debut and has run well at Group 3 level the last twice, returning from 4 months off when fifth of 12 at Cork in August. Drops in grade but more still required.
6. Awaken
J: Daniel TudhopeT: George Boughey
F: 194-00646
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Made the frame in the Albany at this course (6f) and Rockfel at Newmarket at 2 yrs. Worked her way back to form this season when fourth in a 1m Deauville Group 3 in August, before failing to last home over 9f at Chantilly 2 weeks ago. Drop back in trip/grade should be more suitable.
9. Just a Girl
J: Callum ShepherdT: Charlie Johnston
F: 7-3422283
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Sole success came in novice on the turf at Lingfield last summer but has still improved this season, runner-up 3 times including in listed race at Carlisle in June. Soon bounced back from a below-par run when 1½ lengths third in another listed contest at Deauville in August.
11. Secret History
J: George DowningT: Ed Walker
F: 23-114136
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Made it 3 wins from her first 4 starts this season when scoring in 7f handicap at Newmarket in July. Again ran well when third in 20-runner contest at Glorious Goodwood (6f), before not ideally placed at York's Ebor meeting. Has something to find up in grade, though.
4. Mostar Dreams
J: Barry McHughT: Adrian Keatley
F: 3-1924399
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Gained a first success for this yard in 1m handicap at Newcastle in January. Good efforts when making the frame in a pair of listed races at Pontefract in July but below form the last twice, running poorly back in handicap company at Thirsk (6f) on latest outing.
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