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GoodHighclere Castle Gin Handicap
- Prize money: £12885
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £11.10
- Place: £2.30
Form: 328-51 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (10) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
in rear |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Dual 7f winner (once over C&D) in spring 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month and now reverts to optimum trip after a failed 1m attempt on Tapeta; on a tempting mark. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (11) |
30th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though. |
7/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 76-900
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (11) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Ran respectably at Epsom last time but still has a poor strike-rate in recent years and hasn't won on turf since 2023; the 8yo looks unlikely to prevail in another competitive field. |
40/1 |
|
4th 2 (15) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Seven wins include three on good to soft/soft; also won on AW at Kempton (1m) in February but only midfield in valuable events at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good) on his last two starts; however, latter effort was better than it looks having been poorly drawn. |
33/1 |
|
15th 7 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight. |
33/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 497-21 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-0333 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (11) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m. |
14/1 |
|
7th 11 (4) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time. |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: 2182-6 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (13) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a losing run at Windsor in June but only five ran there and he has finished down the field in three runs since; looks vulnerable once again. |
33/1 |
|
4 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Only beat four rivals for his 1m win here in June and was pretty much last in his two races on either side of that; again beat just the one home here 16 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Snapped a losing run when beating four rivals over C&D (good to firm) in June but he's not easy predict and was last of 13 at Chepstow two weeks ago; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 00-231 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
2nd 10 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 96120- D
Last run: 258 days
W: 8st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (12) |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out |
50/1 |
|
6 (12) |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out |
50/1 |
|
2 (1) |
8th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won off 6lb higher at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August but he's been out sorts since then and has been beaten 12l or more in his three runs for new yard; AW record now stands at 0-9 and he has a lot to prove. |
66/1 |
6/1
Form: 0211-2 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (14) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
raced wide but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
12th 3 (14) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
raced wide but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
9th 5 (1) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in three consecutive starts here (7f/1m) between November 2022 and last December, but not so good in three runs back here at the start of 2024; has too much to prove on his return from seven months off. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 00-044 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has come a stone down the weights this year and been expensive to follow lately; this is easier than he's used to, on his Tapeta debut, as the tongue-tie comes off and blinkers go back on, and a revival wouldn't be a shock. |
4/1 |
|
8th 6 (15) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win since Newmarket last June when 10lb higher in the ratings; had some off-days in the meantime and stopped quickly at Ascot a month ago. |
9/1 |
|
12th 2 (17) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Eight wins, the latest at Newmarket last summer (7f, good to soft) coming off 8lb higher; had some off-days in the meantime but last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: -55294 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (3) |
13th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Has run a series of good races for this yard over 6f and latest backward step here was over 7f; only 1-19 now but has each-way claims on the best of his form; conditions fine. |
10/1 |
|
10th 12 (2) |
15th Jun 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Poor strike-rate but he's run a series of good races for this yard over 6f; stepping back up in trip not enough to tempt. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
7th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Stablemate of Vape; he had been threatening prior to a midfield finish in a stronger race over C&D 18 days ago; yet to race on anything quicker than good |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: /11-44 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (8) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
In top form at the end of last season but this 8yo hasn't performed at the same level on his three outings this year and needs to raise his game. |
33/1 |
|
11th 25 (17) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Has plenty of good form at Ascot and his most recent course effort (when bidding for a second win in the Victoria Cup) can be excused as the race didn't pan out favourably for him; however, he has a difficult-looking mark to overcome in this first Royal Ascot attempt. |
22/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 411136 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (10) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper. |
25/1 |
|
5 (10) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 (1) |
14th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, never better than midfield |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £68.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £63.91 |
| Tricast | £521.79 |
| Trifecta | £749.40 |