16.05
Good To SoftDubai Duty Free Cup Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £28355
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/1
Form: 111393
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 (15) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Handicap mark not impossible judged on his C&D win last May off 3lb lower; running okay in defeat this winter and it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of the action. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 (4) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Good record on AW; as good as ever this year, finishing fourth (behind Cool Hoof Luke) in a Listed race at Lingfield five weeks ago and then second in a handicap back at Lingfield last week; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust (one turf attempt saw him finish tailed off) but he hasn't got much to find on form. |
9/2 |
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2nd 1 (4) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
He was returning from a 147-day break when readily accounting for eight rivals in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 10lb higher this time around but he has earned his lofty rating; close fourth in a Listed event here four weeks ago; contender. |
4/1 |
11/4
Form: 021-38 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (3) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
0-4 last season but this prominent-racer ran well more often than not, including when third in the Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) on his reappearance; also effective at 1m and on slow ground; there can be optimism he'll be at or close to the top of his game on this seasonal debut; chance. |
4/1 |
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3rd 6 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has a good 7f record, including a near miss in a Newbury Listed race on good to soft 15 days ago; everything points to a big run from this former C&D winner. |
7/4 |
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3 (1) |
19th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Failed to get home over 1m in French race most recently; last two attempts over 7f comprise a very useful handicap win at Ascot (soft) and creditable third in Haydock Group 3 (good); major player back down in trip. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 121955 D
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (2) |
19th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Started his career with a progressive spell on AW that culminated in Listed success; has failed to transfer that form to turf since and may be more interesting when returned to an artificial surface. |
12/1 |
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5th 5 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Very progressive on AW this year, including a 7f Listed race win at Lingfield, but below that level switched to turf the last twice; bit too soon to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass but he has it prove for now. |
8/1 |
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3 (1) |
6th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Unraced at two; very progressive on AW this year, winning Listed event at Lingfield (sole 7f attempt) the final time; disappointing favourite at Ascot (6f Group 3) on the switch to turf but can't be written off; may still have more to offer. |
7/1 |
9/4
Form: 11413 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (3) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Group 3 Jersey at Royal Ascot last June was the only time he's failed to improve his rating in six-race career but even then he managed fourth of 15; close third in handicap at York Ebor meeting (1m, good to firm) preceded win number four in a 7f Listed race at Newbury; while better is needed in this Group 3, he looks the type to find it in this second season. |
4/1 |
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5 (3) |
19th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Unraced on softer than good; ran well at the Ebor festival when bidding for a York handicap (1m) double, taking form figures to 11413; ties in with Spy Chief on Jersey Stakes (7f) running; progressive contender. |
9/4 |
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3rd 7 (11) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Fourth of 15 in the Group 3 Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); unbeaten otherwise in two novice events before that and a nine-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) on latest outing; travelled well to challenge in the latter and although he scored by just a neck, from Sisyphean, and has gone up 4lb, there has to be every chance of further progress; big player. |
5/1 |
9/4
Form: 621276
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Highly tried after trouncing Almeraq in a Yarmouth novice (6f, good to firm; receiving 7lb) last June, finishing second in the Jersey Stakes nine days later and not beaten far in the July Cup the following month; finished his 3yo campaign quietly but possible he'll kick on again this year. |
5/1 |
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16 (4) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Posted a personal best when a close seventh to No Half Measures in the July Cup at Newmarket, but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since (both at 7f); faces a stern assignment, even if returning to his peak, but at least this drop back to sprint distances looks a positive move. |
40/1 |
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6 (7) |
19th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
All turf starts on good to firm; took his first step backwards in the Hungerford Stakes over C&D most recently; ran well in the Jersey Stakes and July Cup, and holds a leading chance provided he rebounds. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: 341538 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (8) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Irish mare who landed a Curragh handicap in June; has reached the frame in Listed races at Naas (6f, yielding) and Newbury (7f, good to soft) since but needs more to win in this grade. |
40/1 |
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7 (5) |
19th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Irish mare who landed a Curragh handicap in June; seemed to run well in Listed grade on penultimate start but failed to back up that form latest; balance of form leaves her with difficult task. |
16/1 |
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1 (5) |
24th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Progressive mare won over 7f at Fairyhouse last term and over the same trip at the Curragh on third start this season; not a bad run when fifth in a 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown; had to wait for a gap before staying on for third behind Sky Majesty and Carla Ridge in a C&D Listed race a month ago; winner may again have the upper hand. |
14/1 |
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