15:00 Newmarket

Friday 25 September 2026

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Betway Joel Stakes (Group 2)

3YO plus | Class 1 | 1m | 7 Runners | Turf

(7)

Audience^p,h¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: R Havlin| T: D O'Meara| OR: 106| C| D

25/1

Group 1 winner for the Gosdens despite not being straightforward. Form went the wrong way in Dubai for this yard earlier in the year but has found some consistency of late, placed for the fourth start in a row (all in Ireland) when runner-up in Group 2 at Leopardstown 13 days ago.

Form: 092332

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(4)

Persica²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: James Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR: 114| C| D

6/1

Dual Group 3 winner in 2025 and has held his form well this season, getting back to winning ways in listed race at Newbury in July. Showed a good attitude when also landing the Superior Mile at Haydock 20 days ago by nose from The Lost King. Can make his presence felt.

Form: 252131

(5)

The Lost King²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 110| D

13/2

Much improved with 4 handicap victories this year, the only blip when caught on the wrong side at Royal Ascot. Resumed his progress with back-to-back wins at York and took the step up to Group 3 level in his stride when beaten only a nose by Persica in Superior Mile at Haydock.

Form: 340112

(1)

Colori Forever²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Marco Ghiani| T: M Botti| OR: 103

12/1

Successful in handicaps 2 of first 3 starts this season, before excuses in the Jersey at Royal Ascot. Has got back on track the last twice, shaping well (suffered early interference) when 1¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Persica in Superior Mile at Haydock 20 days ago. Could go well.

Form: 121025

(3)

Hankelow^p1²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 112| CD

10/1

Winner of Autumn Stakes over C&D last year and encouraging third in French 2000 Guineas on return. Having had excuses next 2 outings, ran well when 1¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Persica in Superior Mile at Haydock and he represents last year's winning connections of this race. Cheekpieces on.

Form: 21-3094

(6)

Talk Of New York^h⁵⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 116| BF| C| D

8/13

Fitted with a hood, progressed again when winning conditions race here (7f) in April and followed up in listed race at Sandown (1m). Fine third behind Bow Echo in St James's Palace at Royal Ascot, before unsuited by the track in Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood. Leading claims.

Form: 1-31132

(2)

Wild Desert⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C Appleby| OR: 102

40/1

Useful juvenile who made a winning debut at Haydock and placed next 3 starts, including runner-up in a Woodbine Grade 1. However, well beaten in listed race/handicap on first 2 outings this season, before acting as pacemaker when mid-field in a Deauville Group 3 last time.

Form: 232-606

Forecasts

Talk Of New York (4/6), Persica (6/1), The Lost King (8/1), Colori Forever (10/1), Hankelow (10/1), Audience (12/1), Wild Desert (25/1)

TALK OF NEW YORK has developed into a smart performer this year, beaten only 1¾ lengths by Bow Echo in the St James's Palace at Royal Ascot, and he is well worth another chance having had excuses at Goodwood last time. Colori Forever wasn't seen to best effect at Haydock on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of the reliable Persica.