15:37 Newbury 18 Jul 2026
Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes
GBB Race | Class 2 | 2YO only
Winner £143,009 - 24 ran
raced centre, midfield, headway 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, pressed leader final furlong, led post
raced near side, tracked leaders, progress 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, challenged final furlong, kept on, just denied
raced centre, led overall, shaken up 2f out, kept on final furlong, headed post
raced near side, prominent, asked for effort over 1f out, faded final 110yds
raced near side, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final 110yds
raced far side, held up in rear, asked for effort 2f out, progress over 1f out, stayed on without threatening
raced centre, midfield, ridden 2f out, held from 1f out
raced near side, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
raced centre, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, never threatened
raced far side, tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced far side, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
raced near side, midfield, asked for effort over 2f out, soon beaten
raced far side, prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
raced centre, prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
raced near side, held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
raced near side, held up in touch, asked for effort 2f out, never in contention
raced far side, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
raced near side, midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon held
raced far side, midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon held
raced near side, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
raced near side, held up in rear, struggling over 2f out, never involved
raced far side, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never involved
raced near side, held up in rear, outpaced 3f out, soon well beaten
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £94.81 (24, 18) |
| Win | £10.60 (24) |
| Place | £3.60 (24), £3.60 (18), £7.00 (9) |
| Swinger | £43.90 (9, 18), £47.70 (9, 24), £19.40 (18, 24) |
| Exacta | £120.60 (24, 18) |
| Trifecta | £2,697.20 (24, 18, 9) |
Expert Analysis
The Super Sprint was another race won in a quick time at Newbury on Saturday, the fastest since the 2013 renewal and quicker than every other since 2006. A race dominated by those drawn high, as double-figure stall numbers filled the first six places. They were a mix of middle and centre though as the field spread right across the track, with the group on the far side seemingly inconvenienced.
ZIGAZIG AH maintained her unbeaten record on turf here, taking a notable step forward from her Yarmouth win three weeks ago. Initially racing in the middle, she edged over towards the near side group before settling down for a protracted battle with Angels Lane and Final Appeal. She edged it by a nose, needing every inch of this trip.
ANGELS LANE hit the front on the near side inside the penultimate furlong and looked like she was going to hold on for much of the final furlong before being chinned on the line. She travelled powerfully in the early stages and that probably told late on. This was just her second career start so will almost certainly improve, but I would be keeping her at the minimum distance.
FINAL APPEAL was only third despite being beaten just a head. He was always on the pace up the centre of the track, possibly leading overall with two furlongs left to run. While he was conceding weight here, this was his fourth start, and he might be open to less improvement than some of the others.
ETIENNE might be the one to take out of this. A maiden, having just his second start (sent off 7/2 favourite), he came from slightly further back and had to switch before producing a powerful finishing effort. His final furlong was the quickest of all and he hit the line hard, suggesting he will benefit from an extra furlong in the future.
SKY SECRET was on the pace towards the near side from stall 14. He travelled well but wasn’t quite able to sustain his effort from outside the furlong pole and faded late on. It was a decent effort under 9st though.
VOLLERING was quick into stride on the near side rail but had to be nudged to hold her position after halfway and faded outside the furlong pole. Her form is just starting to look like it has levelled off.
SEED YA LATER is worthy of notable mention, faring best of those drawn low. She also came from the rear in a race where those prominent throughout dominated.
WAIT GEORDIE raced in the centre from his draw in stall 8 and was in a good position at halfway. He couldn’t go with the leaders in the final two furlongs though.
BINT ARCHANGE was below the level of her Sandown listed success here. Close enough at halfway, she faded in the final two furlongs.
SEATHEGULLS had little chance on form, but probably fared better than expected to finish tenth, staying on in the closing stages.
ROLLTHEDICEBABY was prominent on the far side but weakened outside the furlong pole.
BILL THE BULL led the far side group initially but was unable to sustain his effort inside the penultimate furlong.
HOLI SCARLETT raced in midfield on the near side but never really produced a challenge.
PAST PASSION was prominent on the far side, but looked under pressure from halfway and weakened soon after.
CALL ME TOMORROW raced up the centre, but more towards the far side from stall 9 and never got involved.
NASCENT STAR was held up on the near side rail but failed to make any real inroads before staying on a bit late on.
NIEWIADOMA was held up near side and didn’t have the clearest of runs but was struggling anyway.
LEUCOTHEA was held up on the far side and never landed a blow.
KODI BEAR LIGHT tracked the leaders near side but was beaten early in the contest.
MINSTER BOY was another on the far side that never got involved at any stage.
HOLLIESTHEDOLLIE was always off the pace on the near side.
BALLISTY was badly outpaced early last at halfway and although he didn’t pick up many places, he stayed on to some extent in the final furlong.
FROM ME TO YOU went far side from 10 and was soon beaten, weakening from halfway.
COURAGE BEST was never involved on the near side.
Video Highlights
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Replay: 15:37 Newbury 18th Jul 2026 -
Post-Race Reaction: 18th Jul 2026 -
Post-Race Reaction: 18th Jul 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 19 | Anthelia | 16 | 2 | 8 8 | - | 1115 | 23 days | B R Millman (113 miles) | Lewis Edmunds | 6/ 1 | 1:01.18 |
| 2024 | Good to Firm | 19 | Caburn | 10 | 2 | 9 1 | - | 1 | 24 days | Jack Jones (112 miles) | Dylan Hogan | 12/ 1 | 1:00.10 |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 20 | Relief Rally | 18 | 2 | 9 0 | - | 112 | 31 days | W J Haggas (112 miles) | Tom Marquand | EVENS | 1:01.25 |
| 2022 | Good to Firm | 20 | Eddie's Boy | 21 | 2 | 9 2 | - | 1233 | 15 days | A Watson (14 miles) | Hollie Doyle | 15/ 2 | 1:00.33 |
| 2021 | Good to Firm | 22 | Gubbass | 15 | 2 | 8 10 | - | 1 | 99 days | R Hannon (19 miles) | Sean Levey | 4/ 1 | 1:00.54 |
| 2020 | Good | 25 | Happy Romance | 16 | 2 | 8 5 | - | 615 | 29 days | R Hannon (19 miles) | Sean Levey | 10/ 3 | 1:00.82 |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 24 | Bettys Hope | 25 | 2 | 8 4 | - | 22211 | 14 days | B R Millman (113 miles) | Silvestre De Sousa | 14/ 1 | 1:05.32 |
| 2018 | Good to Firm | 25 | Ginger Nut | 19 | 2 | 8 5 | - | 44231 | 19 days | R Hannon (19 miles) | Harry Bentley | 16/ 1 | 1:01.85 |
| 2017 | Soft | 23 | Bengali Boys | 13 | 2 | 8 7 | - | 122 | 54 days | R A Fahey (229 miles) | Barry McHugh | 12/ 1 | 1:04.50 |
| 2016 | Good to Firm | 23 | Mrs Danvers | 13 | 2 | 8 0 | - | 11 | 20 days | J G Portman (14 miles) | Luke Morris | 9/ 2 | 1:01.19 |
| 2015 | Good to Firm | 22 | Lathom | 15 | 2 | 9 0 | - | 120 | 32 days | R A Fahey (229 miles) | Tony Hamilton | 28/ 1 | 1:00.76 |
| 2014 | Good | 24 | Tiggy Wiggy | 14 | 2 | 9 1 | - | 11212 | 31 days | R Hannon (19 miles) | Richard Hughes | 5/ 2 | 0:59.85 |
| 2013 | Good to Firm | 24 | Peniaphobia | 10 | 2 | 8 8 | - | 121 | 32 days | R A Fahey (229 miles) | Paul Hanagan | 5/ 1 | 0:59.50 |
| 2012 | Heavy | 22 | Body And Soul | 21 | 2 | 7 12 | - | 611 | 25 days | T D Easterby (229 miles) | Duran Fentiman | 9/ 2 | 1:06.55 |
| 2011 | Good | 25 | Charles The Great | 5 | 2 | 8 11 | - | 610 | 30 days | A M Balding (9 miles) | J Fortune | 25/ 1 | 1:03.53 |
| 2010 | Good | 25 | Temple Meads | 1 | 2 | 8 6 | - | 1 | 76 days | E S McMahon (110 miles) | Richard Mullen | 5/ 1 | 1:03.55 |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 20 | Monsieur Chevalier | 2 | 2 | 8 12 | - | 11115 | 30 days | R Hannon (19 miles) | Richard Hughes | 2/ 1 | 1:02.86 |
| 2008 | Good | 23 | Jargelle | 13 | 2 | 8 6 | - | 31 | 14 days | W J Haggas (112 miles) | Liam Jones | 20/ 1 | 1:02.12 |
| 2006 | Good to Firm | 23 | Elhamri | 12 | 2 | 9 4 | - | 161 | 32 days | S Kirk (14 miles) | Declan McDonogh | 9/ 1 | 1:01.32 |
