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Good To SoftDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint (Handicap)
- Prize money: £39344
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 138311 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (23) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Progressive 3yo for Ed Walker, reeling off a four-timer before running well in an Ascot Group 3 last October; didn't fire in Qatar earlier this year but he won well at Saint-Cloud in May (6f, soft) and turned in another fine handicap effort when second of 25 in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm), making his challenge on the opposite side of the track to the winner; 3lb higher and this sharper track is not sure to play to his strengths. |
6/1 |
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2nd 10 (24) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Found his trip when back at 6f in the second half of 2023, indifferent to the state of the ground when winning all four handicaps, including over C&D on good to firm; has left Ed Walker since but was at least as good as ever when winning a 6f conditions race at Saint-Cloud (soft) in May; has cards to play back here. |
7/1 |
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6th 7 (9) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on any ground; progressive 3yo who has completed a handicap four-timer since being dropped back to 6f and gained the last two wins at this venue; overall record is now 6-13; brings a very attractive profile to this first Group attempt and being 2-2 at Ascot is a bonus. |
11/2 |
14/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 13-015
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (3) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Beaten on his last 20 starts going back to June 2023 but he's shown promise in fifth this spring on his first two starts for this yard, most recently behind a couple of these in a big field at York (6f, good); he continues to edge down the weights and might not be far away. |
10/1 |
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5th 14 (1) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Beaten on his last 19 starts going back to June 2023 but, following a wind op, he was an encouraging fifth off his reduced mark behind Strike Red on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Leicester (6f, good to firm), where he was short of room late on; could build on that with a big run today. |
12/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two 5f wins for Roger Varian but latest was in June 2023 and he was quiet last season; returns for new yard after wind surgery but he has a mixed record when fresh and this is highly competitive; down the list. |
10/1 |
15/8
- Place: £2.00
Form: 111111 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (13) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner who has a strike-rate of 12-34 overall and 3-4 at York, the most recent course success in 7f Group 3 last June (equally effective at 6f); ties in with some of today's opponents on penultimate effort; removal of usual hood backfired last time; likely to go well. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner whose 12 wins include a Group 3 at York (7f, good) last June; he was an excellent third of 19 in the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f) in October; has since run up to his best in a 5f AW race at Newcastle in January and it will be interesting to see how he gets on back at this trip on turf with his regular hood discarded; ran creditably in 6f Group 3 at Newmarket last time. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 9 (5) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Very useful front-runner whose strike-rate is 12-32; bagged Group 3 honours at York (7f) last June and a valuable pot at Doha (6f) most recently; unbeaten (4-4) in 6f contests on the Newmarket courses and has shown that he can win in sizeable fields; likely to make a bold bid back here. |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: -92224
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back. |
5/1 |
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8th 9 (10) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Can lead; won 6f Group 3 here in 2024 but a beaten favourite in this race last year and sole success in 2025 came in a Listed York race (5f, good to firm); below best on recent comeback and a win looks unlikely. |
25/1 |
|
12th 11 (6) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Campaigned mostly over 5f last year, bagging Listed honours at York in July prior to facing stiffer tasks returned to Group 1 level; effective at 6f in the past and produced his peak RPR when landing this prize (on good ground) in 2024; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 111475 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (8) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
9th 3 (2) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 137-31 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (9) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) as a 2yo, but losing run up to 14 despite a plummeting mark; plenty to prove after four months off. |
10/1 |
|
11th 2 (9) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) as a 2yo, but losing run up to 14 despite a plummeting mark; plenty to prove after four months off. |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 (11) |
5th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
bit short of room soon after start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-2707 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (3) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip. |
7/1 |
|
6th 12 (11) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Smart 2yo for Wiliam Haggas; won a Killarney handicap in July 2024 when trained by Willie Mullins; two good runs for new yard this spring, third at Newcastle and Pontefract (both 1m), and likely to be in the shake up. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Listed winner for William Haggas and handicap scorer for Willie Mullins; close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark back on turf. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 68-658 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (3) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Couple of good-ground wins as a 2yo; ran respectably in Listed grade on seasonal debut but has failed to build on that effort; addition of hood needs to have positive effect. |
16/1 |
|
8th 9 (1) |
12th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won two fillies' nurseries last summer on good ground; retains ability but her 2023 form needs bettering if she's to shake up the principals. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: -11616
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (9) |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Went close at Newcastle on debut for new yard, taking AW record to 11113; came up well short in the Bunbury Cup since and is only 1-11 on turf; not the percentage call. |
14/1 |
|
6 (11) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Went close at Newcastle (6f) two weeks ago on debut for new yard, taking AW record to 11113; effective at 7f; only 1-10 on turf and doesn't look the percentage call in this major handicap. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 4 (1) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
4-4 on AW when trained by Archie Watson, including a 7f handicap win at Chelmsford off a 3lb higher mark; 2024 was disappointing and he was also well held on his reappearance in Qatar in January; should be of more interest back on AW starting out for a new stable. |
40/1 |
5/1
Form: 317-71 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival. |
12/1 |
|
8th 4 (1) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival. |
12/1 |
|
8th 3 (7) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £67.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.50 |
| Tricast | £182.39 |
| Trifecta | £456.50 |