14.25
Good To SoftSky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £92772
- 1m 5f 188y
- Class 2
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.35
- Place: £1.55
Form: 2-3131
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 (4) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Suited by the step up to 1m4f when getting the better of a terrific battle to win at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) on second handicap start; 1m6f saw further improvement when he followed up in the valuable Melrose at York (good to soft) by 2l from strong-finishing Galilean Quality who received 6lb; progressing well and that latest handicap form gives him a huge shout. |
8/11 |
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1st 2 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Suited by the step up to 1m4f when getting the better of a terrific battle to win at Glorious Goodwood on second handicap start (good to firm; front two clear); 1m6f could prompt further improvement and his trainer has won two of the last seven runnings; showed promise on soft on debut; key player. |
11/4 |
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1st 3 (3) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won 1m2f maiden at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April on third start and he was third on recent handicap debut at Chester (10.3f, good) where not much went right, as he was slowly away, failed to settle and denied a clear run before staying on strongly; this close relation to Group 1 winner Nezwaah could be quite a bit better than his current mark, especially now at 1m4f. |
100/30 |
14/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: -13161 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 (6) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won C&D handicap (good to firm) in July; took further steps forward when second of 17 in the competitive Melrose at York (1m6f; winner Infraad gave 6lb) and second of eight at Haydock (1m6f, heavy); moves up to Listed grade and two rivals have better form but he's heading the right way. |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
He's won on ground ranging from soft through to good to firm; strong finish for 4l sixth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f) and won over 1m6f there next time; took another step forward when second of 17 in the competitive Melrose at York (1m6f) a fortnight ago and he's a leading candidate despite a 5lb rise for last time. |
7/4 |
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2nd 6 (9) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Has won on various ground; strong finish for 4l sixth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f) and that handicap form has worked out exceptionally well; as expected he was suited by the step up to 1m6f when winning at Ascot last month and could have more to offer at this trip. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 12-394
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 (15) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Looked one to follow when keeping on for third on handicap debut in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good); however, he's failed to settle and finished soundly beaten over 1m4f on his last two starts and, while Goodwood may not have suited last time, he arrives with something to prove. |
16/1 |
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4th 1 (1) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Merely ninth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but he failed to settle and prior to that he kept on for a good third in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) on his handicap and seasonal debut, shaping as though 1m4f could be right up his street; retains potential at this trip and could be a contender if settling better. |
7/1 |
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9th 2 (10) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Dam is sister to dual Arc winner Treve; 8-1, good third of ten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) on his seasonal/handicap debut; raised 2lb but there's a big chance he can raise his game again with that run under his belt and this extra 2f. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 1-1116 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Made it four wins on the spin when landing the Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm; versatile ground-wise); down the field in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp since but judged on his previous form he could be on an advantageous mark for today's handicap debut. |
5/1 |
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1st 4 (8) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Unraced on firmer than good; won the last three of his five races, making the running when asked serious questions for his first two wins; lost the lead at halfway on latest outing but rallied in grand style to emerge from fourth of five in that Listed race at Navan (1m5f, yielding) and firmly seize the initiative from Asakir late on; looks sure to stay; progressive and has a leading form chance after that latest start, while leaving the firm impression he has more in the locker. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 (5) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Progressed nicely in each of three juvenile runs, notably making all in Listowel rated race on heavy ground (1m); followed up on seasonal return when tongue-tied in 1m2f Cork conditions last month, dictating steady pace then battling well; Derby entry looks the type to keep progressing and could well improve for this longer trip. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: -24512
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 (4) |
10th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
11 races overall, improved in blinkers this summer; that includes his narrow win in a small field at Newbury and second at Glorious Goodwood (both 1m3f on good to firm) before he took sixth of 17 from out the back when 50-1 for the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to soft); firmly in the picture. |
2/1 |
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6th 12 (1) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
He's raced ten times but has shown improved form of late, winning narrowly in a small field at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) then second to Into The Light at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); stayed on well last time and could better that performance now at 1m6f; unproven on slow ground. |
20/1 |
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2nd 9 (10) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 44y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Carried his head high in blinkers for last two starts but he challenged to win on the nod in a five-runner handicap at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) last time, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt; up 3lb and into a much more competitive race, he could still be thereabouts but others make more appeal for win purposes. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: -54933
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 16 (13) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Seven-race maiden who is 2lb out of the handicap but he showed promise for Donnacha O'Brien and ran a big race on stable debut at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) four weeks ago, travelling well and keeping on nicely for 1l third behind Glory Road; this longer trip could suit and he's an interesting contender. |
25/1 |
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3rd 10 (12) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
0-6 for Donnacha O'Brien in Ireland but staying-on third of ten in a maiden at Leopardstown (1m5f, good to firm) last time was his best form; flopped in 1m2f handicap the time before and also modest in his only AW race, but a positive start for his new connections is by no means ruled out. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: -232P3
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 11 (12) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
2yo maiden winner (good to soft) who has run some good races in defeat in 1m4f handicaps this year, including here (good) in May and when third at Ascot (good to firm) recently in a first-time visor (retained); it's possible 1m6f will suit but others in this line-up appear to be more progressive. |
40/1 |
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3rd 3 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Competitive in both his handicaps (1m4f) for George Boughey and left that yard for £170,000; likely to win races for Ian Williams, but he was pulled up after never going at Goodwood only ten days ago (1m4f, good to firm; 25-1) and headgear is soon turned to. |
16/1 |
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6 (5) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Third of 14 on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) in May and the form of his subsequent second of four at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) has worked out well; sold out of George Boughey's yard for £170,000 last month and he's in with an each-way shout on this first run for Ian Williams. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: -12311 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 2 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won two in a row this summer (1m4f/1m6f, good to soft/good to firm) before 8l ninth of 17 in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to soft), where he pulled hard and was caught wide; in the circumstances he did well to remain prominent for as long as he did, and he retains potential provided he settles better; just the type of 3yo his trainer excels with. |
3/1 |
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9th 5 (3) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Prominent racer who showed improvement to win by 4l at Newbury (1m4f, good to soft) in June and followed up at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month; had just a nose to spare last time and is 5lb higher today but he's clearly progressive and his trainer has won three of the last six runnings. |
10/1 |
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1st 4 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Second to Magnetude at Chester (1m4f, good) in May on handicap debut; 10-11 for seven-runner race at Newbury (1m4f, good to soft) on latest outing but drawing 4l clear represented improved form and gave plenty of hope for 1m6f; up 7lb but considered for yard which also runs Hard To Believe. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 52-52
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 10 (7) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who has suffered near misses in maiden (1m) and handicap company (1m4f); never involved when fitted with cheekpieces in the always-strong 1m6f Melrose Handicap at York; can be given another chance. |
5/1 |
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10th 9 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Improved upon his three maiden runs (1m-9.5f) when upped to 12.3f on handicap debut at the Galway festival (yielding), beaten just a neck in that big field; he's trained by Willie Mullins and wears first-time cheekpieces today, and there can be optimism that he will continue to progress; respected. |
10/1 |
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2nd 5 (10) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 84y |
9st 9lb |
Promise when fifth on debut at the Curragh (1m1f, yld-sft) last September; denied by a head over 1m at Leopardstown in October; should be near peak fitness now after a run at Gowran eight weeks ago; dam won over 1m4f, trip should suit. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-321
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 (3) |
25th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Justified favouritism on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in July but never got involved and was well held at York (1m6f, good to soft) last month; still unexposed and has plenty of stamina in his pedigree but he needs to kick on again to defy this mark. |
5/1 |
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11th 8 (17) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Placed on first three starts (8.3f-1m2f, including on good to soft) before justifying favouritism on handicap/AW debut at Newcastle four weeks ago (12.4f; Eniac third); that latest form has been franked by the runner-up and there's every chance that this one will be suited by 1m6f; one to consider. |
12/1 |
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1st 8 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Placed at Nottingham, Newbury (1m2f) and Carlisle (1m1f) in his three races before this handicap/AW debut; it was admittedly a shock defeat at 1-4 when beaten a neck last time but that was against a once-race Juddmonte colt and probably still a creditable effort; this trip makes appeal and he's a very different sort to the older, more exposed runners in this; one to note. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 241212 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 (2) |
25th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f) and York (1m6f) this season and he coped well with good to soft when bouncing back with a creditable third at Doncaster (1m4f) two weeks ago; still has low mileage and he's respected back up in trip. |
4/1 |
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3rd 2 (9) |
10th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
All starts on good/good to firm before he weakened right out of it in the last 2f for the Melrose at York (1m6f) 19 days ago on good to soft, having failed to settle; 28-1 that day but on the upgrade at 1m3f-1m6f beforehand and a resumption of progress may well be on its way at this lower level. |
8/1 |
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12th 7 (10) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
All starts on good/good to firm; made it 2-3 in handicaps when upped in trip to beat Who's Lope over C&D in June; a line can be put through his subsequent second of three at Sandown as they went no gallop; up in grade today but unexposed at the trip and he's not ruled out. |
25/1 |
11/1
Form: -07231 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 5 (4) |
22nd Sep 2026 Yielding 1m 6f 55y |
9st 10lb |
He's 14lb higher than for his demolition job of a big field at Galway in late July (1m6f, yielding to soft; first-time hood), after which he could make no impression at York; his new mark could be troublesome. |
8/1 |
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13th 15 (14) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Third of 15 on the Monday of the Galway festival last month (12.3f, yielding) and found a surge of improvement in a first-time hood to demolish a big field there (1m6f, yielding to soft) four days later; hit with a whopping 15lb rise but that may not stop him given his dominance last time. |
11/1 |
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1st 16 (10) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 6f 14y |
9st 2lb |
Ordinary form in maidens; little impact in his first two handicaps; took a step in the right direction when second to Nermal at Roscommon; staying on well when third here on Tuesday; longer trip and hood may help. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 12201
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 8-212 BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 6-123
Last run: 63 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
66/1
Form: 3316
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
12/1
Form: 34311 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £57.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.90 |
| Tricast | £1026.67 |
| Trifecta | £895.60 |
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