Notable Speech
Notable Speech defended the title he won in 2025. After the City of York Stakes, this was the third Group 1 win of the season for the winner. He is a homebred, raced by Godolphin, who also bred him.
Canada
Woodbine · 12.09.26
Watch the racePurse€622,000
To the winner€373,200
Distance1609 metres
Winning time1m 33.86s
SurfaceTurf · Firm
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners6
Stories of this Result
Notable Speech
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
6 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thItsastormymonday4yo gelding by Get Stormy × Heir Of LightRafael HernandezDonald MacRae€61,500
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 12.09.26Notable Speech
DubawiSire
Swift RoseDamby Invincible Spirit
DamSwift Rose
Notable Speech is the first foal and so far only winner out of Swift Rose (Invincible Spirit), who won at two and finished second in the Gr.3 UAE Oaks. Swift Rose is a half-sister to Wild Beauty (Frankel), winner of the Grade 1 Natalma Stakes in Canada.
Second damTulips
Second dam Tulips (Pivotal) won the Listed Prix Ceres and was twice placed at Group 3 level. Her four other winners include Wild Beauty and Desert Wisdom (Dubawi), who took the Gr.3 Burj Nahaar Stakes and was Group 2-placed.
Third damHint Of Spring
Third dam Hint Of Spring (Seeking The Gold) won once and had four other winners. She is a half-sister to Bowman (Irish River), winner of the Gr.3 Prix de Fontainebleau and placed in a Classic.
Wider family
This is the close family of Cherokee Rose (Dancing Brave), a dual Group 1 winner.
Next generation
Swift Rose is also the dam of Moonlit Rose (Pinatubo), a three-year-old filly with two starts, and a two-year-old full sister to Notable Speech.
Connections
Notable Speech in 2026
2 other wins · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Breeders' Cup Mile1609 metres · €1,757,4002ndCharlie ApplebyWilliam Buick31.10.2026KeenelandPrize money €351,472Race detailsWatch
City of York Stakes1408 metres · €581,1001stCharlie ApplebyWilliam Buick22.08.2026YorkPrize money €395,429Race detailsWatch
Lockinge Stakes1609 metres · €464,9001stCharlie ApplebyWilliam Buick16.05.2026NewburyPrize money €263,619Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Notable SpeechDubawi × Swift Rose | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2024 | Win For The MoneyMohaymen × Mayakoba | Mark CassePatrick Husbands | Live Oak PlantationKenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey | ||
| 2023 | Master Of The SeasDubawi × Firth Of Lorne | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2022 | Modern GamesDubawi × Modern Ideals | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2021 | Town CruiseTown Prize × Candy Cruise | Brandon GreerDaisuke Fukumoto | Brandon GreerBrandon Greer and Terrance Greer | ||
| 2020 | Starship JubileeIndy Wind × Perfectly Wild | Kevin AttardJustin Stein | Blue Heaven FarmWilliam P. Sorren |
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