14.25
Good To FirmWeatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champions Series)
- Prize money: £141775
- 2m 0f 56y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/2 (Won)
Form: 12-123 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (3) |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Stalwart of the staying scene, including with a win in this race in 2022 and a creditable fourth in 2024; both were on good to soft (beaten nearly 4l by Sweet William last year) and there was a lesser show on soft ground in the 2023 renewal; not quite as good as he was and he was dropped to a Listed race when winning ten weeks ago when last seen; major place contender if the ground isn't soft. |
12/1 |
|
3 (5) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Four-time Group winner; well held in the Gold Cup most recently; two attempts over C&D comprise a success in this contest in 2022 and respectable second in Group 3 on penultimate start; solid chance back down in class. |
9/2 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Stalwart of the top staying races who was at his best in 2023 but not far off it on two occasions in 2024, in a very mixed campaign; runner-up in two four-runner races this season, with latest start better than the first but he was still no match for Trawlerman; second and fifth in the last two Gold Cups and others will have to underperform if he's to win it. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 11-116 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (1) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Won his first four starts, culminating spectacularly in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm) which was decided in a final-furlong duel with Coltrane; has to give that rival weight today, however, and needs to bounce back from muted show in the Goodwood Cup (won by Quickthorn, on good to soft) 24 days ago; a return to better ground may help. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 32-915 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Absent since finishing third in the Coronation Cup three months ago; successful several times when fresh, most recently in 1m4f Group 1 at Sha Tin last December; big player dropped back in grade and he is 2-2 on AW. |
11/4 |
|
5 (5) |
6th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Campaigned mostly at 1m6f-2m; took his form to a new level in two attempts over 1m4f last year, winning Group 2 at Newmarket (good to soft) and Group 1 at Sha Tin (good); behind Calandagan in the Sheema Classic two months ago but isn't fully exposed at this trip. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 (3) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 11lb |
sweating, raced in third, outpaced over 1f out, ran on and went third again inside final 110yds |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 15-122 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Won by a nose when dropped to Listed grade at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm; evens) on latest outing; has otherwise spent the last two years at 1m6f-2m, including a Group 3 win last May before two Group 2 seconds, including with a remote view of Sumo Sam in this race; place contender again. |
12/1 |
|
1st 7 (8) |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Campaigned at 1m6f-2m since August 2022; respectable third at York on seasonal debut when bidding for a second success in the Bronte Cup (Group 3); has Group 2 form too; leading player provided she's as effective back down in distance. |
11/10 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
prominent, took keen hold early, pushed along and outpaced 4f out, ridden 2f out, went third and stayed on from over 1f out |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: -51307 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Horse
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (2) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 7f 209y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
midfield, dropped to rear 4f out, never dangerous |
40/1 |
|
3rd 2 (1) |
15th Sep 2023 Soft 2m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Good middle-distance performer for most of his career but won the Dubai Gold Cup over 2m in March; close third in the 1m6f Yorkshire Cup at York in May but well beaten in the Gold Cup at Ascot and the Goodwood Cup the next twice, and was about 8l behind Coltrane at York last time; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Good middle-distance performer for most of his career but won the Dubai Gold Cup over 2m in March; close third to Giavellotto in the 1m6f Yorkshire Cup here in May but well beaten since in the Gold Cup at Ascot and the Goodwood Cup, so others are preferred. |
8/1 |
11/4
Form: 5-6411 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 44y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Front-runner who won this race in 2021, on his way to four Group wins including the Group 1 Goodwood Cup in 2023; the major concern is that his only subsequent run last year was disappointing and something has also been missing in his three races this term, but this is a step down in class and he should still be good enough. |
8/13 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who gave his rivals the slip in this race two years ago and the Group 1 Goodwood Cup in 2023; the major concern is that his only subsequent run last year was disappointing and so were his two races this term. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Front-runner who was a Listed winner at York (1m6f, good to firm) last June and gave his rivals the slip to follow up in the Group 1 Goodwood Cup (2m, good to soft); his season ended with a lesser run, and his comeback was also disappointing, but this C&D winner has leading claims if back on song. |
7/4 |
33/1
Form: 1-5525 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 (6) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Best efforts on good or firmer; reproduced his best this season on the three occasions he's had his ground, including latest start when about 9l fifth to Courage Mon Ami and Coltrane in the Gold Cup; that also shows he has a bit to find on form, though, and he came last in this race last year. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Best efforts on good or firmer; ran at Royal Ascot as 2yo, 3yo, 4yo and 6yo, underperforming in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra on last two occasions and he has a major question to answer beyond 2m; hit career-best form elsewhere last term and reproduced it on the two occasions he's had his ground this season, but he's up against it at this level. |
66/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
25th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
led, headed and raced in second after 2f |
5/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £9.45 |
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