20.40
GoodStarsports.Bet Whitsun Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £7731
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
12/1
Form: 95-110
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 (2) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Upped in distance for two wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.4f) early this year, with plenty in hand on second occasion but he was well beaten off this 9lb higher mark in a valuable Newcastle race 11 weeks later; has a little bit more more to prove back on turf as well. |
12/1 |
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1 (2) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Upped in distance for two wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.4f) early this year, with plenty in hand on second occasion but he was well beaten off this 9lb higher mark in a valuable Newcastle race 11 weeks later; has a little bit more more to prove back on turf as well. |
12/1 |
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12th 9 (1) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Two from two since upped in distance, both wins at Wolverhampton (8.5f/9.5f); had plenty in hand last time and should cope with 9lb rise; interesting with further progress plausible. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 34-409
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 7 (12) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Without a win since his second start as a 2yo, but several good efforts since as when beaten a length into third of 24 in the Newbury Spring Cup (1m, good ) last month; Ryan Moore keeps the ride and rain shouldn't be an issue, but the draw could have been kinder. |
6/1 |
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3rd 16 (22) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
On a 14-race losing sequence but he was runner-up three times last term, including when beaten a head at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good); went off third favourite in a big field at the Curragh on reappearance but didn't give his running; on a retrieval mission with Ryan Moore booked. |
12/1 |
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11th 5 (7) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
0-13 since winning in 2023 on his second start but he went close at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last August and again finished second at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft); an interesting runner despite uneven form. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 44467- D
Last run: 176 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 (21) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
9yo who looked as good as ever when making all with something to spare at Sandown (1m, good) in May on his sole run this season; however, he's never defied a mark this high and may be vulnerable in this hot contest. |
28/1 |
9/1
Form: 06592- D
Last run: 223 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well. |
7/1 |
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3 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well. |
7/1 |
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1 (3) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Losing run is mounting up and couldn't take any positives out of this year's efforts. |
25/1 |
13/2
Form: 4511- D
Last run: 232 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 3 (7) |
27th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Well-bred filly whose career shot forwards with two Irish 1m wins last autumn, looking capable of better; subsequently left Michael O'Callaghan (same owners); shaped as if all that ability remains in 1m handicap at Sandown four weeks ago, with no room through most of the closing stages; has a mixed pedigree for stamina (dam won 1m, 1m1f and 10.5f Group 1s) and it's her AW debut, but chief concern at this level is the need for so much improvement. |
16/1 |
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6 (1) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Well-bred filly whose career shot forwards at Navan (1m) last autumn when she won a maiden (on good) and handicap debut (good to yielding); the latter was just a six-runner race but she did well to give the others first run and squeeze through to snatch it on the line; has since left Michael O'Callaghan (same owners); promising recruit for her new yard. |
13/2 |
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6 (1) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Well-bred filly whose career shot forwards at Navan (1m) last autumn when she won a maiden (on good) and handicap debut (good to yielding); the latter was just a six-runner race but she did well to give the others first run and squeeze through to snatch it on the line; has since left Michael O'Callaghan (same owners); promising recruit for her new yard. |
13/2 |
11/2
Form: 7802-1
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 1 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted. |
10/1 |
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18th 13 (17) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Ended last season with a win and second-place finish, enhancing his good record at Ascot; two attempts at this race comprise a creditable fourth in 2024 and narrow success last year; impossible to dismiss, despite being an 8yo who is on another new career-high mark. |
11/1 |
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2nd 16 (4) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Came from well off the pace to win nicely over C&D a month ago, taking his form figures at Ascot to 23047131 and those were in fierce handicaps; only 3lb higher than last time and course form here is a big selling point. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 5/810- D
Last run: 341 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 1 (5) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Sole win from 13 starts came in a 1m novice at Windsor on soft ground in May 2024 when trained by Charlie Hills; runner-up at Lingfield (1m, AW) on stable debut in February and again at Doncaster latest (7f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie); hood is now added; quicker ground would be a concern. |
5/1 |
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2nd 2 (15) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Novice winner who is 0-9 in handicaps but has started favourite in both runs (1m, AW) for new yard and the way he shaped last time suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring; tongue-tie fitted; possibilities. |
5/1 |
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5th 5 (4) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Just one win (soft turf) from ten starts for Charlie Hills but made a positive start for his new stable when second of ten at Lingfield (1m) 20 days ago, with the reopposing Mr Baloo in fourth; nudged back up 2lb. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 243-14
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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13th 1 (2) |
21st Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Finished a close fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster in March when rated 6lb higher (1m, good to soft); short of that level in three runs since, including when sent off favourite at Sandown last month (7f, soft; after three months off); drops in class with a hood tried but he comes with risk attached. |
10/1 |
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10 (10) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Hasn't kicked on as might have been expected from promising fourth of 21 in Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) in March in two subsequent outings; still has time on his side though and he brings a different profile to most; needs to settle better but quite interesting. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 057-30 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12th 2 (7) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Third in first-time visor (retained since) at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) last month and runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) since; solid claims. |
7/1 |
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5 (2) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
All three wins at 1m and the latest was in May of last year; however, competitive in 1m/1m2f handicaps for current yard and unlucky not to be closer than 2l at Chester last time. |
4/1 |
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3rd 8 (11) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
His last win was 16 months ago but that was off 3lb higher at Newmarket (1m, good); held in fourth of ten on stable debut at Chelmsford (7-2) last month but he had to use up some energy to get a prominent position from a wide draw; looks worth another try at this trip and he's not ruled out on second run for James Owen; visor added. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 11225- D
Last run: 228 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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14th 10 (15) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Three wins over 7f/1m on good and soft ground in the summer of 2024; looked about ready to strike when second of 12 at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in June and now 3lb lower, but modest in both starts since; something to prove attempting this far for the first time. |
16/1 |
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8th 11 (3) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Absent since having an excuse (track position) when beaten favourite in the Carlisle Bell three months ago; largely consistent otherwise and ran creditably over C&D earlier in June; rebound plausible. |
10/1 |
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5 (5) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Consistent sort who won three times last year (7f/1m, good/soft) and kept on for second at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) recently; the forecast slow ground is in his favour and he's high on the list for his in-form yard. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 311-00 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 12 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
10st 13lb |
Flat winner is 0-5 over hurdles and was well beaten in sole previous handicap off 3lb higher at Limerick on penultimate; best form has come on heavy ground; others preferred. |
25/1 |
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6th 1 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 166y |
11st 12lb |
Six-time Flat winner in Britain; not shown much yet hurdling and has to concede weight. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 2/206- D
Last run: 313 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 11 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
On a long losing run but he's twice gone close on AW this year (7f/1m) and fared best of the eight-strong centre group when fifth of 13 here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be far away. |
8/1 |
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5th 9 (14) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
On a lengthy losing run but he's knocking firmly at the door, just edged out in a first-time tongue-strap at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; goes well at Newmarket and makes plenty of each-way appeal. |
14/1 |
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2nd 9 (1) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
From a wide draw he did plenty of early running to get his position at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago and that softened him up in the finish; without a win since 2023, but well drawn, stays this far and a tongue-tie is added. |
12/1 |
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