18.52
Good To FirmHighclere Castle Gin Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: -28324 CD BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (12) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
A regular in the Grey Horse Handicap (6f) at Newmarket in which he didn't get much luck a month ago; had been running creditably prior to that, so one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
|
6th 7 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
He has contested this race for the last four years, with form figures reading 1626; mostly running with credit this term and he narrowly prevailed at Newbury (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; 3lb nudge shouldn't stop him being competitive under Billy Loughnane; player. |
9/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 21-775 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (14) |
7th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Won a couple of 6f handicaps last season and he was better than ever when going down by a short-head at Newbury (6f, good to firm; for today's apprentice) in July; failed to back it up at Newmarket three weeks later; others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ended his abbreviated campaign last season with a win in this race; well held in his first three runs this term but he turned things around with a near-miss at Newbury (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but he remains feasibly treated and is respected back at this track. |
4/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 357607 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 8 (14) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Bang there in a tight finish here 11 days ago, beaten a neck by Rinky Tinky Tinky; same mark with Ashley Lewis again claiming his 3lb. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 (7) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seeking her first win for Grace Harris but there have been some good runs along the way and this drop into a 0-55 will be in her favour; good chance for last year's winning yard. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 0-8207
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 (10) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark at the ninth attempt when making all at Windsor (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; that form not really working out and a 7lb rise, and a wide stall, ask stiffer questions. |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Modest maiden after eight starts, first five for Jack Channon; started handicap life on a stiff mark (7lb lower today) but others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Looks pretty exposed after seven starts but has made the frame in two run-of-the-mill handicaps for her new stable this month (6f/5f) and has a decent chance at the weights here; sports first-time cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
4/1
Form: 130093 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (1) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner over 5f at Lingfield in August before looking to find the 7lb rise beyond him at the same course last time; can make the running and is drawn to attack, so better can be expected if allowed to dictate. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Back in the groove over C&D last month, winning twice; a 7lb rise looks harsh for winning an uncompetitive, small-field affair latest, but he had a good bit in hand after fluffing the start and being unable to dominate; good chance of the hat-trick. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has rather mixed record this season but was back in good form when dominating from the front over C&D a week ago, and a recent 5lb rise is manageable if he's in the right mood again. |
4/5 |
3/1
Form: 3-6531 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (8) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Dual turf winner over 6f; respectable 2l fourth of nine at Southwell (7f, AW) two starts back and soft ground is a possible excuse for his lesser effort at Salisbury; each-way chance back on the AW. |
12/1 |
|
12th 3 (2) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Still 3lb higher than for narrow win at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June, but gave good account when fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) recently and this stiff 6f ought to suit; considered each-way. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 6368-8 D
Last run: 87 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
No longer the force of old but was close third off today's career-low mark here (6f, good) eight days ago; eased in grade today and can handle the drop back to 5f; must be considered. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins came at York when trained by Richard Hannon; denied a clear run when finishing fifth of ten at Sandown (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark but may be getting his act together. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Spoiled chance by refusing to settle on seasonal/stable but this month's midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good to firm) was more encouraging; has slipped to a dangerous mark and should now be approaching concert pitch. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 21-697
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (2) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won two small-fileld 5f nurseries for Archie Watson last season, one of them at this track; finished down the field in his first four runs this season but he got back on track with a clear second behind Miracleoftheandes (runs in 3.16) over C&D in August; that was much more like it and he's a big player if he can back that up. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
The winner of two small-fileld 5f nurseries for Archie Watson last season, one of them at this track; the handicapper has been on top so far this year and a full revival is required. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who won two nurseries last year and is below his last winning mark; Windsor last month was a step back in the right direction but he needs another today if he's to be a serious force. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: -57696 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (2) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Sterling work in 2025, winning five times over 6f, including two over this C&D (good to firm; has also won on soft); winless this year but she lost her lead only late on to Melissa Honey here in August and looks sure to be involved in her first course run since. |
8/1 |
|
4th 10 (10) |
16th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Five-time winner (soft/good to firm); runner-up at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in July and went close at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) next time, but she was down the field on the AW at Southwell two weeks ago (has won there); needs to bounce back but could do. |
14/1 |
|
9th 11 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
C&D win last spring was the first of five victories in 2025 (this her first AW run since); arguably an unlucky loser the last twice on turf and she's only 1lb higher, so needs considering. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 5-7738 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 (7) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Unpenalised for last week's narrow win here when prominent throughout in the reapplied visor; had dropped to a good mark anyway so clear claims if he can hold his form, which is not always the case. |
5/1 |
|
1st 9 (11) |
7th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Hit and miss this season but he is on a handy mark and form such as his third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start brings him right into it; visor back on after two runs in cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 60-085 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (6) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Very well handicapped on last summer's exploits but he's been a long way below that level this year and a major turnaround is needed. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
23rd Jun 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won two 6f handicaps on good ground last summer when with Hugo Palmer; quiet in two runs for current yard (cheekpieces then a visor) and soft ground might not be what he wants. |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time). |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: -36073 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (9) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Two 6f wins on this course (good to firm) in 2025, with varying tactics; in good form and although he had the run of the race to a certain extent when holding Dreambird Dolly at Windsor (5f, good) last time he remains with some handicapping scope despite going back up 3lb. |
7/2 |
|
1st 8 (3) |
7th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Versatile sort, being effective on turf/AW over distances between 5f and 7f; back to form when beaten half a length at Lingfield (5f, AW) 16 days ago (third has won since) and shortlisted from just 1lb higher. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.07 |
| Tricast | £258.09 |
| Trifecta | £270.80 |
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