16.05
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- Prize money: £7731
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 9-1007 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 2 (13) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Finished a fairly close fourth in this last year (good) when the pick of James Doyle from three Wathnan runners; had been gelded before taking a 7f handicap at Kempton (AW) on his reappearance in the spring but it's been downhill in two subsequent starts; hopes pinned on his second visit to Goodwood sparking a revival. |
25/1 |
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20th 16 (8) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Record is 3-10; gelded prior to reappearance success at Kempton (7f, AW; looked better than ever) and had an excuse (raced in unfavoured group) when never landing a blow in the Victoria Cup over C&D since; could go well, provided this race pans out better. |
25/1 |
Form: -05211 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 13lb
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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1st 1 (4) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made it 11th time lucky when seeing off three rivals at Lingfield (7.5f, good to firm) three weeks ago but the majority of those starts have been over 1m2f+ so he is unexposed over this sort of trip; Oisin Murphy also has a very good record for the stable. |
11/4 |
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1st 3 (2) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 135y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
0-10 although he did 'win' at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm; demoted for interference) last August; best run since when second to Classic Encounter at Redcar (1m, good to firm; first-time visor) when last seen in May; gets a weights pull and a form case can be made. |
7/2 |
Form: 6-3200 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 10lb
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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15th 6 (12) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
It was a convincing win when she beat 13 others to land a valuable handicap from 6lb lower over C&D (good) last May; this season started well with two placed efforts at Newmarket (7f, good to firm/good) in May but she disappointed when beaten 15l to finish last of 10 on the July course 25 days ago; that can probably be forgiven as she raced in a group that was never competitive. |
10/1 |
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10th 6 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Had a good 3yo campaign last season and she was beaten just a neck on the other Newmarket course (7f, good) this May on her second start back; has run well on this track in the past and she's in calculations up 2lb. |
5/2 |
Form: 1/229-
Last run: 436 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 20 (8) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
One of two runners for Clive Cox who won this in 2003; has advanced his RPR with each start and it's interesting that he was so strong in the market for handicap debut at the Curragh (7f, good; 15-8) where he was given every chance but ultimately repelled by Iceford; won his maiden over 6f but 1m shouldn't be a problem; every chance of serving up another personal best. |
25/1 |
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4 (2) |
24th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Newbury maiden winner in September but was a shade disappointing when odds-on for Kempton novice in March; gelded and may do better. |
10/1 |
Form: -44057 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 4 (10) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Acts on fast and soft ground; hasn't been at the top of his game this season but he ran well when fifth at Chester (7.6f) in May and is now 2lb lower than for his Sandown win last summer; should be fine on this return to 1m and he's not ruled out back from a break. |
9/1 |
Form: 1-6061 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 1 (3) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Again below market expectations last time in first-time cheekpieces (headgear off today); been running in better company, ran well in a Tapeta handicap last summer and it's too soon to write him off down another 2lb. |
10/1 |
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6th 8 (1) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Well beaten in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good) last time but prior to that he made an encouraging reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good) and he won in a big field at Leicester (7f, good) last October; unraced on slow ground; this lightly raced 4yo retains potential and has first-time headgear. |
10/1 |
Form: 202935
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
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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5th 9 (7) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won twice on AW (6f) as a 2yo; his best run this season came at Chester when a close second over 7.6f at the May meeting; good third at Hamilton last month (first run after a gelding operation); each-way shout. |
11/2 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 68y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Two 6f AW wins as a juvenile and he nearly pulled off a step up in trip when going down narrowly at Chester (extended 7f, good) in May; had no chance of getting involved after getting badly hampered on the rail at Epsom in June; gelded since; open to some improvement but he's another trying a new trip. |
9/1 |
Form: 084321 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 1 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Maiden and novice winner who is yet to win a handicap but he finished a creditable third at Newbury (7f) last month and ran to a similar level when runner-up here (7.6f, good to firm) last time; should go well again off the same mark and he's still unexposed on AW. |
6/4 |
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2nd 4 (4) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 135y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Maiden and novice winner who is yet to win a handicap but last time's third of 14 at Newbury (7f, good to firm; fourth has won since) was his best run of this term; far from ruled out off a career-low mark. |
4/1 |
Form: 8-0220 D
Last run: 85 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 85
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 8 (6) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected. |
12/1 |
Form: 37-708 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 1 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Owes this high a mark to his third in a Group 3 at Newmarket last September and he's threatening to go the wrong way, with his struggles continuing when trailing home last in the rescheduled Silver Bowl at Carlisle; the cheekpieces tried there are swiftly replaced by blinkers. |
25/1 |
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14th 3 (1) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Won debut (7f, AW) and came third in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good) last September; however, he was last of seven in another Group 3 there (1m, good to firm) on final 2yo outing and beaten 10l in a conditions stakes at Kempton (1m, AW) on March reappearance; the latter was a hot race but today's first-time headgear for handicap debut needs to prompt a vastly better show. |
11/1 |
Betting Forcast
10/1 Defence Minister, 15/8 Desert Shadow, 16/1 Silver Ghost, 9/1 Shameful, 5/1 God Of War, 7/1 Storm Free, 12/1 Monarchs Gold, 7/1 Huscal, 14/1 Mister Bluebird, 10/1 Archer Royal
Verdict
Desert Shadow has flourished since dropped in distance and needs taking seriously in his hat-trick bid, but the eye is drawn to the 2025 winner GOD OF WAR, who shaped well from a poor draw at Newmarket last time and is 4lb lower than last year. More rain would suit him down to the ground. Topweight Defence Minister should be involved, while the joker in the pack is the lightly raced Shameful, last seen finishing second in his group in the 2025 Britannia at Royal Ascot.[Richard O’Brien]
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Desert ShadowThe Star:
Desert ShadowDaily Record:
Desert ShadowRP RATINGS:
God Of War