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GoodCopyBet Bog Now Royal Ascot Friday Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.40
Form: 6/413- D
Last run: 194 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Race-fit off the Flat when a battling winner over a little shorter at Worcester a month ago (visor back on) and looks a good thing to give his running once more off 4lb higher; respected. |
5/4 |
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1st 2 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Easy winner over hurdles at Ludlow (2m, good) last November and he recorded his fourth Flat win when scoring at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) in April; wasn't beaten far back there 12 days ago and he still has potential for further progress in this sphere; interesting contender back over hurdles. |
5/2 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Scored over hurdles last November and recorded his first win on the Flat in Britain, at this track (2m1f, good to firm) in April off 4lb lower; good second at Ripon subsequently but finished last of six back there (2m, good) after slipping on the bend on the first circuit last month; swaps a visor for blinkers and may be worth forgiving latest run. |
4/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: D670P-5 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Resumed winning ways (in a change of headgear) in C&D handicap 17 days ago; he's not always proved the most reliable so needs to back it up now from a 5lb higher mark. |
3/1 |
|
1st 9 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Proven winner who had lost his way but got back on track with a near miss at Worcester (2m, good) 20 days ago; just 2lb higher but the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) cast some doubts. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Won handicaps at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) and Uttoxeter (2m, good) last autumn but he's been back in the doldrums since; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 42135- D
Last run: 327 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
A fair 1m2f scorer on the Flat who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m Stratford handicap last June; back from ten months off with a promising third of eight over C&D two weeks ago, finishing well having suffered a poor run from two out; very much one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won with tongue-tie added in a Stratford handicap (2m, good) last June but he's been well held over hurdles and on the Flat in last two starts; may have needed his reappearance run at Chester last month but his form is patchy and he's still 6lb higher than for his hurdle win; others preferred. |
6/1 |
|
11th 8 (11) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a low-grade handicap hurdle last summer but this is his first Flat run since 2024, and he needs to prove he's worth his current mark. |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 433-
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
A fair 2m Flat winner for George Boughey; in the frame on all his four runs since sent hurdling, undergoing wind surgery before a solid fourth of eight on his handicap debut over C&D two weeks ago; considered. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Progressive triple winner (1m4f-2m) on the Flat for George Boughey last year; mixed results in three hurdle runs for new yard this spring but he's was only beaten around 6l when third in a Chepstow maiden (2m, good) last time; had wind surgery since and he needs a close look now switched to handicapping after a short break. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Progressive on the Flat last year; tailed off on hurdle debut at Stratford last month before 32l third over this C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago, behind two useful sorts; this race should take a lot less winning. |
13/2 |
11/2
Form: P92-P4 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Hard to win with but he's on a competitive mark if new trainer Nick Scholfield can get him back on track; market helpful. |
11/2 |
|
5th 9 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
His last win was over two years ago but he's well treated on old form and was only beaten 3l at Stratford (2m, good to firm) last month; has each-way claims if he can back that up and he won't mind what the weather does. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Returned to form with creditable second at Taunton (2m, good) last month, his third start for David Brace, but was pulled up on recent chasing debut and has become hard to predict. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: PP49-U
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Scored over fences for Shark Hanlon in August 2025 but lost his way subsequently; back to his best on his second start for his current yard when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last Tuesday; shouldered with a 7lb penalty but will be suited by the step up in trip and holds claims. |
11/8 |
|
1st 2 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Won over fences in Ireland last August (2m3f); his respectable stable debut was over hurdles (2m) and he was keeping on at the finish; wants further ideally but one to consider under Harry Cobden. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Emphatic winner of a handicap chase at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) last August but he's generally struggled since including in three runs this spring; overall record is now 1-18 and he has something to prove back over hurdles for new yard; equipment removed. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 87036- BF
Last run: 111 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Fairly useful Flat racer; flopped when odds-on at Wetherby in February and is now 0-8 over hurdles but suggested his turn might be near when third at Plumpton (2m, soft) on his penultimate run; cheekpieces are now added on his return and has possibilities if he can bounce back. |
7/1 |
|
6th 6 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Two-time Flat winner who is 0-7 over hurdles; had been struggling to get competitive in this code prior to his third of seven at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest effort. |
2/1 |
40/1
Form: UFP-PP C
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Has struggled outside bumpers; pulled up twice before trailing home last of eight most recently; hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
|
8th 6 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Bumper winner for Olly Murphy in 2024 but has failed to complete in all six hurdle starts, including when pulled up in two handicaps for current yard; still has low mileage but he's hard to recommend. |
40/1 |
|
7 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Bumper winner for Olly Murphy in 2024 but has failed to complete in all five hurdle starts, including when pulled up on last month's handicap/stable debut; swaps hood for first-time cheekpieces but hard to recommend. |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.50 |
| Tricast | £159.85 |
| Trifecta | £180.10 |
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