13.50
Heavybet365 Esher Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 1511- CD
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: 41-3
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 1lb
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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10th 2 (4) |
21st Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His only win came in a 7f Doncaster maiden as a 2yo; struggled for David Evans thus far but he's dropped 22lb since August and many of those runs have come over an inadequate 6f; the booking of Rossa Ryan and the addition of a visor point to a better showing this evening; confidence would increase if backed. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 21-8
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Comfortable win in a 7f handicap at Newmarket (made all) in June off a 5lb lower mark; not so good since but he is well drawn for this return to 6f; considered. |
9/1 |
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10th 1 (1) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Three-time turf winner but he's had only three runs on the AW, the most recent coming when a respectable fourth of 13 over this C&D last time; still 7lb higher than for June's Newmarket success but he has each-way claims. |
10/1 |
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4th 4 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Dictated the pace and ran out an easy winner in a 7f handicap at Newmarket in June; well held twice since and he looks high in the weights. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5115-7 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (12) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Useful handicapper at around 1m earlier in his career; retains some ability but stamina for this trip is an obvious query. |
20/1 |
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7th 10 (4) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Without a win since April 2024 and his best run for this stable came when fourth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in July; below that level in two starts since, including one over this C&D, and others are more likely to give their running. |
14/1 |
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9th 2 (12) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Without a win since April 2024; just three runs for this yard, the standout being his fourth over 1m on the AW; wouldn't be the most solid option but has more races in him and this ground will be fine. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8321- D
Last run: 196 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
8th Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
In good form after returning in May including wins at Newmarket (1m, soft) and Chester (7.7f, good), but out of the frame in his last three starts; may not want the ground to dry out too much and probably needs further than this now in any case. |
3/1 |
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5th 9 (7) |
26th Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Progressive against his own age group, winning two of his first three starts (1m, soft/about 7f, good) before having a troubled run in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; however, he wasn't the same horse at Newmarket in July and an easy 7f may be a bare minimum for him. |
5/1 |
Verdict
A fascinating but tricky Esher Cup, as most of the runners have winning form on slow ground and remain unexposed. The percentage call goes to LEGEND OF LEROS, who is 1-1 on turf and could be open to plenty of progress back in this sphere. Saxon King, off bottom weight, is second choice ahead of Physique whose Newmarket win has worked out well. Local Dynasty is only fourth choice from a punting perspective, due to his likely short odds, but he’s a seriously respected contender.[Steve Boow]
Selections
The Guardian:
Legend Of LerosThe Sun:
Legend Of LerosPOSTDATA:
Local DynastyNEWMARKET:
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Local Dynasty