Almaqam (2021) Horse
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About
Almaqam is a 5yo gelding trained by E Walker in Upper Lambourn. He is by Lope De Vega out of Talmada. To date he has secured four victories. On 24 May 2026 at the Curragh, he earned his biggest triumph, winning the $499,999.00 Class 1 race. He has been a rewarding choice for bettors, delivering an 81% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Curragh 24-May-26 2112m GOOD R5 CL1 $300,000 (of $499,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:06.800, SP: 7.50 1st Almaqam ( K Shoemark 131 ) 2nd Bay City Roller ( O Murphy 131 ) 2.00L 3rd Saddadd ( R Dawson 131 ) 2.75L See full results | K Shoemark 59.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Ascot 18-Oct-25 2000m GOOD R6 CL1 $152,523 (of $1,394,393) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:03.190, SP: 29.00 1st Calandagan ( M Barzalona 133 ) 2nd Ombudsman ( W Buick 133 ) 2.25L 3rd Almaqam ( K Shoemark 133 ) 4.00L See full results | K Shoemark 60.3kg 4.00L | 3 (11) |
| ParisLongchamp 07-Sep-25 2400m GOOD R2 Qatar Prix Foy (Group 2) $11,900 (of $118,999) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:28.320, SP: 5.50 1st Byzantine Dream ( O Murphy 129 ) 2nd Sosie ( M Guyon 129 ) 0.50L 3rd Almaqam ( W Buick 128 ) 2.50L See full results | W Buick 58.1kg 2.50L | 3 (9) |
| York 26-Jul-25 2060m GOOD R3 CL1 $32,250 (of $147,555) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:05.640, SP: 2.50 1st Royal Champion ( C Lee 134 ) 2nd Almaqam ( K Shoemark 134 ) 2.75L 3rd Ecureuil Secret ( O J Orr 134 ) 2.00L See full results | K Shoemark 60.8kg 2.75L | 2 (7) |
| Sandown 30-May-25 2000m GOOD R4 CL1 $45,368 (of $78,696) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:06.030, SP: 2.75 Made all, pestered after 4 furlongs, forged on 2f out, faced challenge over 1f out, ridden inside last and edged left, stayed on well, always doing enough 1st Almaqam ( O Murphy 128 ) 2nd Ombudsman ( R L Moore 131 ) 1.75L 3rd Phantom Flight ( C Shepherd 128 ) 4.00L See full results | O Murphy 58.1kg | 1 (7) |
| Sandown 25-Apr-25 2000m GOOD R3 CL1 $9,146 (of $83,615) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:11.220, SP: 5.00 Towards rear, closed up and pushed along well over 2f out, ridden disputing 4th over 1f out, not much room over 110 yards out, stayed on closing stages 1st Al Aasy ( J Crowley 128 ) 2nd Ancient Wisdom ( W Buick 128 ) 0.50L 3rd Almaqam ( T Marquand 128 ) 1.25L See full results | T Marquand 58.1kg 1.25L | 3 (7) |
| ParisLongchamp 05-Oct-24 1950m SOFT R8 Qatar Prix Dollar (Group 2) $40,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:04.630, SP: 11.00 1st Jayarebe ( S M Levey 124 ) 2nd Almaqam ( R L Moore 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Birr Castle ( M Barzalona 128 ) 4.00L See full results | R L Moore 56.2kg 0.20L | 2 (7) |
| Deauville 15-Aug-24 2000m GOOD R5 Guillaume D'Ornano Stakes (Group 2) $40,000 (of $400,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:04.300, SP: 7.00 1st Economics ( T Marquand 128 ) 2nd Jayarebe ( S M Levey 128 ) 2.00L 3rd Almaqam ( W Buick 128 ) 8.00L See full results | W Buick 58.1kg 8.00L | 3 (7) |
| Royal Ascot 18-Jun-24 1600m GOOD R4 $9,286 (of $472,014), Winning Time: 01:38.380, SP: 15.00 Held up in rear, pushed along final bend, outpaced and hanging right over 2f out, stayed on inside final 150 yards, never dangerous 1st Rosallion ( S M Levey 128 ) 2nd Henry Longfellow ( R L Moore 128 ) 0.30L 3rd Metropolitan ( A Pouchin 128 ) 3.00L 6th Almaqam ( T Marquand 128 ) 5.25L See full results | T Marquand 58.1kg 5.25L | 6 (8) |
| Sandown 24-May-24 1610m SOFT R5 CL1 Ch $25,520 (of $44,267) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:46.070, SP: 8.00 Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, impressive 1st Almaqam ( W Buick 128 ) 2nd Kikkuli ( R L Moore 128 ) 3.75L 3rd Sons And Lovers ( D Egan 128 ) 0.50L See full results | W Buick 58.1kg | 1 (6) |
| Yarmouth 30-Apr-24 1610m SOFT R4 CL5 Md $4,320 (of $7,869) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.940, SP: 3.50 Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on 1st Almaqam ( S Osborne 128 ) 2nd English Harbour ( J Mitchell 128 ) 1.25L 3rd Retracement ( T Marquand 128 ) 1.00L See full results | S Osborne 58.1kg | 1 (11) |
| Newmarket 25-Oct-23 1610m SOFT R6 CL4 Nv $1,268 (of $19,674) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:42.070, SP: 26.00 Mid-field, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish 1st Feigning Madness ( H Crouch 136 ) 2nd Harper's Ferry ( P J Mcdonald 130 ) 0.00L 3rd Temple City ( C Lee 130 ) 3.00L 4th Almaqam ( T Marquand 130 ) 5.00L See full results | T Marquand 59kg 5.00L | 4 (12) |