15.55
GoodBetfred Lester Piggott Handicap
- Prize money: £38655
- 1m 2f 17y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
9/2 (Won)
Form: 3-12
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (9) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present. |
11/1 |
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7 (9) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present. |
11/1 |
|
3 (6) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024, both on good to firm; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year, wearing first-time cheekpieces after a year's absence; very lightly raced for his age and he has a chance if back on song. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: RR52-1
Last run: 46 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (7) |
17th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Gained last success off just 1lb lower at Meydan in March; hasn't scored on home soil for over two years but ran respectably in competitive field at York (1m) last Friday; possibilities back down in grade. |
13/2 |
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5th 13 (16) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Failed to kick on after big-field handicap win at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March but returned from a break in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was denied a clear run when finishing an encouraging 11th of 23; he may be able to build on that performance. |
16/1 |
|
11th 20 (1) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Won a big-field handicap at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March; however, didn't really threaten in Britain on his next three starts in April and May, and returns from a break today; others are more appealing. |
40/1 |
9/2
Form: 43-2
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (3) |
23rd Sep 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, cajoled along 4f out, pushed along 3f out, hung left but headway on near side of group 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon edged left, went clear final 110yds, comfortably |
7/2 |
|
10th 11 (9) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Creditable third at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) on handicap debut, before making all at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) and asserting final 1f at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to soft); 1m4f looks manageable and 7lb rise may be too, given he was comfortably on top for both wins; steadily progressive. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 (13) |
4th Aug 2023 Heavy 1m 3f 44y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
midfield |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 24-121 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (5) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Regressed over hurdles last year but there was some encouragement with a hood deployed when fourth of seven at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) on his Flat return last month; blinkers (retained) were back on when a pace bias and wide draw did for him at Chester three weeks ago; not entirely ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
12th 7 (12) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Lost his way over hurdles last year and made only a mildly encouraging return to the Flat when keeping-on fourth of seven at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW; first-time hood) last month; not the most obvious answer. |
40/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Lost his way over hurdles, running poorly in two runs back from a break last November; the usual cheekpieces are replaced by a first-time hood and it's hard to believe he's still up to this sort of mark on the Flat. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 715-5
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (5) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
dwelt start and slowly into stride, in rear |
13/2 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
28th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Unable to threaten on last three starts but he's well treated on form as recent as June and perhaps the first-time blinkers will give him a boost. |
9/4 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
15th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
held up in last |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 644-1 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (8) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute (below form last year for Kevin Ryan) but second of 14 off almost a career-low mark at Musselburgh (1m4f, good; under Zak Wheatley) one month ago was easily his most competitive show since; back up 2lb and needs to build on that revival. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute; below form last year for Kevin Ryan, followed by a 22,000gns sale in October; he's 23lb below his peak mark but the tide needs to turn. |
25/1 |
|
5 (3) |
13th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he comes here on the back of a solid fifth of nine in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 18 days ago; he can make his presence felt from a slipping mark with cheekpieces added. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 71-55
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (1) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope. |
20/1 |
|
4th 10 (9) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward. |
20/1 |
40/1
Form: 54-13
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time Flat winner and quite useful, so his second in a modest maiden hurdle at Plumpton was rather underwhelming (2m, good); could build on that but needs to. |
7/2 |
|
4th 2 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time Flat winner and quite useful, so his second in a modest maiden hurdle at Plumpton was rather underwhelming (2m, good); could build on that but needs to. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, left in second before 2 out |
6/4 |
12/1
Form: 814-21 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (7) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
One of three runners for this yard; scored over 1m2f at Chester in May and largely consistent otherwise this term, most recently second at Beverley (upped to 1m4f; good) last Saturday; appears likely to go well again. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 7 (5) |
2nd Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
pressed leader, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, reduced lead final furlong, headed and no extra inside final 110yds |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Can make the running; won on good to firm as 2yo; also scored at Chester in May and best form when runner-up at Redcar and Ripon on his last two starts, all over 1m2f on good; has a competitive mark but some of his rivals are less exposed. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 4-14
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 (1) |
18th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Won a Kempton maiden (1m, AW) on his reappearance in April but he's been well held in handicaps (1m2f/1m) in his last three runs; still lightly raced and mark is sliding but he needs to step up again to make an impact. |
7/1 |
|
6th 9 (3) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, led overall against near rail |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 433-12
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-12 over hurdles but he ran well to finished second off this mark at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) in February; this is a deeper race but he's versatile ground-wise and has each-way claims again after a short break. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still a maiden over hurdles and he was beaten off current mark, having made mistakes, at Huntingdon (2m4f) on most recent attempt in this sphere. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
A fair 1m2f Flat scorer who has shown similar form in this sphere, collared only late on when a good runner-up in 2m4f Worcester novice three weeks ago; big shout. |
2/1 |
9/1
Form: 33221-
Last run: 201 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
5th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 175y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two AW wins in the winter (1m2f/1m3f) and continued the good work when easily making all in three-runner handicap at Pontefract (1m4f, good) recently after a break; 6lb higher in a much hotter race today but this progressive 5yo comfortably dispatched an in-form rival last time and is not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
3 (2) |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Ended 2024 in top form and he added a Southwell win (1m3f) to his tally in January; absent since and 0-6 on turf (3-7 on AW); still feasibly weighted but he'll need to be at the top of his game to take this. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
24th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
2/1 |
33/1
Form: -68836
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (14) |
20th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Third in a small-field Listed event at Epsom in April; tailed off twice since and easy to have reservations. |
40/1 |
|
13th 1 (12) |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up on debut on good to firm; 33-1 third of five in the Listed Blue Riband Trial over C&D (soft) in April but that's far and away the best of her five outings this year; wore cheekpieces in the Cheshire Oaks last time; makes handicap debut but even her best form does not look good enough. |
33/1 |
|
6th 3 (8) |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 75y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Bounced back to form with 33-1 third in Blue Riband Trial at Epsom (1m2f, soft; Listed) two weeks ago; however, she's comparatively exposed (2-10 overall) and others bring greater potential; first-time headgear. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 6-8315 C BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (13) |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Ran on good to soft on debut and all turf starts since have been on soft; that poses a question and he needs better than he showed at Newmarket on latest start, but he was a runaway winner of 8.5f Epsom novice the time before; bit to prove on this third attempt at 1m2f but his trainer has won three of the last five runnings of this race. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
7th May 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
raced centre |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
0-5 but he was a good third of six in a handicap at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago and shaped as though he may benefit from this drop back in trip; trainer won this in 2018 and 2019 and he holds solid claims. |
9/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £53.42 |
| Tricast | £240.23 |