15.35
Good To Firmbet365 Old Rowley Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £61848
- 1m 4f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.60
Form: 21131 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Very smart Flat horse for Andrew Balding; had wind surgery after his one blip over hurdles and then won at Musselburgh despite a slipping saddle (2m1f, good to soft); carries a penalty but looks a major player. |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
1m6f Group 3 winner on the Flat in 2024; promising second on hurdle/stable debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December; took backwards step at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in January but has had wind surgery since and he's a key player if back on song; versatile ground-wise. |
2/1 |
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4th 4 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
1m6f Group 3 winner on the Flat for Andrew Balding in July 2024; promising second on last month's hurdle/stable debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) and this step up in trip may well be a positive; he's one to consider. |
5/2 |
7/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 2341 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (4) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Career highlights (1m4f/1m6f) for Roger Varian were in 2024 and he managed only mid-division in his three handicaps (at top meetings) last July-September; rather worse in both runs (his first races on AW) for new connections early this year but he returns to turf 8lb below his career-high mark. |
28/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
21st Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
On same mark as for his win at York (1m4f, good) in August 2024 but he's not seen much action since and has been well held in last four starts; may have needed the run on his stable/AW debut at Kempton (28-1) last month but others are more persuasive. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Campaigned on turf for Roger Varian, often in notable handicaps (won one at York in 2024); failed to reproduce his peak figures in a light 2025 campaign and sold for 60,000gns since last run; the betting may prove best guide on AW/stable debut. |
20/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 164151
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 19 (2) |
20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Progressive in 2023 and well handicapped on best of that form; it's not been repeated and she finished last in her only two races (last August) on firmer than good; while there's renewed hope to be gained from the competitive displays on her last two outings, others look more potent as win prospects. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 5 (1) |
16th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Smart handicap form in 2023 included C&D win in premier handicap; below par during a light campaign last year but much more encouraging effort on second start this term when forcing pace in 1m4f Cork handicap 10 days ago, rallying well when beaten a neck; less negatives than some of these regarding trip and ground so could be the one to follow Kyprios home. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 336204 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Useful on the Flat in his prime but has yet to better fair form over hurdles, weakening into a well-held fifth on 2m2f Kelso handicap debut in this sphere 24 days ago; might have needed that after a break but he's still hard to make a good case for. |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Showed only minor promise in three novice/maiden hurdles (1m7f-2m) last September-November but was useful on the Flat in his prime and may yet transfer more of that ability to this code; wears first-time tongue-tie for handicap hurdle debut; market may guide. |
11/2 |
|
10th 5 |
24th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Very useful on the Flat in his prime but has not been firing on all cylinders this year and made a low-key stable/hurdle debut when well-held fourth over C&D (good) 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward today. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: -44275
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (6) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
6yo who is on a career-high mark but he looked better than ever when winning by just over 2l at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; close third in this last year (good to firm) and could again be thereabouts. |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 (3) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Redcar (1m2f, good) last November and not beaten far when fifth of 12 at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) last month; could show the benefit of that latest outing today and he's one to consider. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 51-403
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Useful on Flat and has quickly reached a similar level over hurdles, posting a career best when first past the post in a big field at Aintree's Grand National meeting (2m, good to soft) only to be disqualified for a whip offence; seeks compensation but a 6lb higher mark will make things tougher. |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Very useful on the Flat and has quickly reached a similar level over hurdles, finishing a creditable fifth in strong, big-field handicaps at Leopardstown (yielding) and Kelso (also 2m, good to soft) on his last two outings; each-way claims. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Very useful on the Flat; lightly raced over hurdles and bounced back from heavy defeat in the Greatwood with 11l fifth of 17 in competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m, yielding) in December; that latest form has received a couple of firm boosts and this Irish challenger has each-way claims. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: -10107 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (1) |
22nd May 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Newmarket winner, a 1m2f maiden and 1m4f handicap (off 3lb lower); has been a bit all or nothing but returns as a 4yo now gelded and remains in his top yard; ran well on his previous AW start; dangerous. |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
22nd May 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Newmarket winner, a 1m2f maiden and 1m4f handicap (off 3lb lower); has been a bit all or nothing but returns as a 4yo now gelded and remains in his top yard; ran well on his previous AW start; dangerous. |
5/2 |
|
7th 5 (12) |
13th Oct 2023 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
raced wide early, midfield, niggled along 7f out, brief headway over 3f out, soon weakened |
25/1 |
11/4
Form: 3-411 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (3) |
13th Oct 2023 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
midfield, brief headway 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off |
11/4 |
|
1st 12 (12) |
27th Sep 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Smart form on sole 2yo start (1m2f, Tapeta); turned over on reappearance but made all in good style on Lingfield Polytrack since (1m4f; first-time blinkers, retained); promising type for handicaps; can improve. |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
6th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
soon led at steady pace, increased tempo 3f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, readily |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 221352
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Built on the promise of his seasonal return when a close second at Warwick (2m, good) last month, despite making a mistake at the last; a 5lb rise asks a little more, though Lewis Stones's 3lb claim helps offset that, and he still looks favourably treated on his best Flat form; with further progress likely, he's high on the shortlist. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Sole success came on the Flat in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; beaten 29l on stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 18 days ago in his first handicap hurdle; best watched. |
9/1 |
|
8th 5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Sole success on the Flat came in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; no joy in three runs over hurdles; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; makes handicap debut and probably best watched for now. |
8/1 |
18/1
Form: 7-1665
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (5) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
sweating, took keen hold, led |
16/1 |
|
10th 4 (8) |
13th Oct 2023 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
always behind, tailed off |
18/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
20th Aug 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Landed a Roscommon winners race on his seasonal bow in June; not disgraced in the German Derby subsequently but well beaten at Naas since and others look more likely. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Denmark, Lucky Fifteen
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £31.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.76 |
| Tricast | £186.45 |
| Trifecta | £274.50 |