17.35
GoodKing Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings)
- Prize money: £141775
- 1m 3f 211y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/10 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.50
Form: 17-2
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (1) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
raced in last, pushed along over 4f out, headway on outer from 2f out, prominent when ridden and hung right 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, led towards finish |
4/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
held up in midfield, headway 3f out, ridden and went fourth inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, not reach leaders |
9/4 |
|
3rd 11 (3) |
29th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
Strapping colt who nearly won the Derby on stable/seasonal debut, leading from over 2f out until collared by Auguste Rodin near the finish (pair clear); went one better in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot where he comfortably justified favouritism while confirming he's very smart and suited by this C&D; both starts this season on good to firm but 2yo debut success came on soft; still has very low mileage, having raced just four times, and commands the utmost respect with further progress on the cards. |
4/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 11-38
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Won the St Leger and fifth in the Arc in 2023 but has failed to repeat the form since and is reduced to pacemaking duties these days; as in the Coronation Cup two starts ago, looks set to cut out the fractions for stablemate Jan Brueghel before eventually being swallowed up. |
125/1 |
|
8th 3 (7) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
2023 was his heyday, when winning the St Leger and fifth in the Arc; career has taken some disappointing turns since last autumn and he could be set for a front-running role at a big price today, as on his last two starts. |
100/1 |
|
4 (4) |
6th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Ended his 2023 campaign with a success in the St Leger and good effort in the Arc; modest strike-rate since and has become inconsistent too; possibly in here as pacemaker for stablemate Jan Brueghel. |
66/1 |
5/1
Form: 1-17
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 6f 44y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Without a win since May 2023 and only four ran when second in a 2m Newbury handicap in July; new cheekpieces did nothing for him when down the field at York last time and he now goes in blinkers. |
6/1 |
|
2 (8) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Ran creditably on good to firm ground on his first and penultimate turf attempts this season; beaten a neck by Almuhit over 2m in the latter but in just a four-runner race; edging down the weights but others are a bit more persuasive; no win since May 2023 and connections turn to headgear. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Ran respectably on soft here two years ago; downgraded from Group contests to handicaps for last five outings, running creditably on first and latest attempts this season; they were over 1m6f and 2m, beaten a neck last time but in just a four-runner race; this event is more competitive. |
18/1 |
20/1
Form: 121-59
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
23rd Jun 2023 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy) last October and his staying-on fifth in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, soft) suggested he could be a fine middle-distance prospect; better could have been expected in the Derby (1m4f, good to firm), when only ninth, but not every horse takes to Epsom and he retains potential; won on fast ground last summer; not written off. |
20/1 |
|
9th 6 (5) |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Novice winner on good to firm; lost nothing in defeat when second of four to The Foxes in a muddling Group 2 at Newmarket and he was so game when beating Arrest in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud in October (1m2f, heavy); reappeared with a respectable fifth in the 2,000 Guineas and while the recent dry spell has not helped his chance, his fighting spirit could still see him thereabouts. |
18/1 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
6th May 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Progressive as 2yo, usually front-running; close second of four in the Group 2 Royal Lodge over C&D (good) on penultimate start and, after others had gone past him over 4f out, he rallied his way to a narrow Group 1 win at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy) in October; needs further improvement and the drop back in trip has to be a worry. |
40/1 |
3/1
Form: 112-10 D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
led overall, raced centre from 8f out, drifted right against near rail over 1f out, soon headed, no match for winner, 2nd of 3 in group |
100/30 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 5f 84y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, good headway on outer from over 2f out |
15/8 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 5f 84y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
3yo campaign featured wins in the Chester Vase and Geoffrey Freer, plus good second in the St Leger; appeared to need his Newbury reappearance run and should be spot-on for this return to the Roodee; leading player provided there's no jar in the ground (underperformed on good to firm last year). |
15/8 |
25/1
Form: 22-143 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (20) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Won handicap at Epsom (good to soft) on Derby day and good second from the front in Group 3 at Goodwood (good to firm) three weeks ago, both 1m4f; third in 1m6f Listed race at York in between might suggest limitations for today's task but trying to come from off a steady pace will have counted against him, so he's not fully exposed. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 218y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Better than ever when readily winning competitive handicap at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) on Derby day; not seen to best effect in steadily run Listed race at York last time and could have the same problem today, while there's a question as to whether he's fully effective on fast ground; however, this progressive 4yo could yet have more to offer and is not ruled out. |
7/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.04 |
| Trifecta | £36.50 |
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