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GoodTrade Nation London Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £51540
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.80
- Place: £1.60
Form: 812- C BF
Last run: 239 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (5) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
No wins since landing two of his first four starts having been highly tried in the meantime, but he has a consistent record in Group/Listed company shy of the top level (22363522); again ran well when chasing home the smart Damysus on his return in the Earl Of Sefton at Newmarket (1m1f, good) last month; shortlisted with the run under his belt. |
13/2 |
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2nd 3 (5) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
No wins in nine Group/Listed races since landing the London Gold Cup at Newbury on his seasonal/handicap debut in 2024; frequently ran well, though, albeit with this trip looking a bare minimum when fifth of eight in York Group 3 in August on his penultimate start; can't be confidently ruled out but will need to resume in top order to make his Group-race breakthrough. |
9/1 |
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4 (4) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Expensive to follow in Group/Listed races on his eight starts since winning a handicap at Newbury in May 2024; however, the drop back to 1m1f was against him at York last time and he has plenty of form that puts him firmly in the picture today; seems versatile in terms of ground. |
7/2 |
12/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 13-2
Last run: 33 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Belied his 100-1 odds with a remarkable success in the Triumph at this meeting (2m1f, good to soft) last year on hurdles debut, collaring Lulamba who subsequently reversed placings with him at Punchestown and is a leading contender in today's Arkle; ran below expectations at Royal Ascot but ran promisingly, with a view to this race, in the Irish Champion Hurdle on return from layoff (got detached in the back straight, ending up with plenty to do, then stayed on for third of five); could be open to plenty of further improvement with that outing under his belt and given his very low mileage in this sphere; very interesting back at Cheltenham. |
14/1 |
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3rd 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Made his stable/hurdles debut in the Triumph at Cheltenham, belied odds of 100-1 to win by a neck; second at Punchestown in May (despite racing freely) confirmed his high standing; ran much too freely when strongly fancied for the 2m4f Ascot Stakes. |
14/1 |
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17th 20 (10) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Trained last year by Ralph Beckett, favourite when below form in the 1m1f Cambridgeshire on final outing (also below form on sole run on good to firm); made his stable/hurdles debut in March, in the Triumph at Cheltenham no less, but belied odds of 100-1 to win by a neck; second at Punchestown in May (despite racing freely) confirmed his high standing in that sphere, so he's a high-profile candidate for this return to Flat, over a very new Flat trip but his trainer usually picks the right ones for these races. |
5/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: 6223-1 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (5) |
3rd Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 37y |
9st 10lb |
led, headed and lost two places 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
3/1 |
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9th 7 (6) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 1lb |
never better than midfield, weakened inside final furlong |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 51-1
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Useful on the Flat, of similar ability to Road To Wembley; made hurdle debut in a race won by Sober Glory, after which he had wind surgery; chased home a promising horse at Kempton and shouldn't be far away. |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Had wind surgery since finishing tailed off in Newbury novice hurdle for new yard; retains potential under this code, having proved fairly useful on the Flat. |
16/1 |
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10th 4 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Took his Flat record to 3-14 with 1m2f success (RPR 82) on last appearance; sold out of Ed Walker's stable for 50,000gns later in October; market may give further guidance switched to this code. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 8214-4 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (4) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
held up in rear |
2/1 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 1m 5f 61y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
raced in third, headway over 3f out, led narrowly over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no chance with winner, no extra and lost second towards finish |
6/1 |
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3rd 15 (8) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
2yo win was 1m2f on soft; no improvement this season and although his sixth of 13 in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) last time was creditable, others seem to shout out more loudly for 1m4f. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 1-21 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (3) |
11th Oct 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Unraced on firmer than good; highly competitive in five of his seven races, winning three; blinkered on last two starts (1m4f, soft) when winning at Goodwood but racing too freely at Ascot, and the headgear is absent today; needs to resume improvement. |
12/1 |
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5th 3 (7) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield, lost position 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong |
7/2 |
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1st 7 (3) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Only seventh in the London Gold Cup at Newbury but highly competitive in his other four races, winning twice and good third to the progressive Lord Of Love at Newmarket (1m4f, good) on latest start six weeks ago; looked a little awkward (hung left) at Newmarket (hung left) and blinkers are enlisted this time; big player if the headgear has a positive effect. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 124-43
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (6) |
20th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Put two rather disappointing shows behind him with a creditable third at Sandown (1m2f, soft) two weeks ago; not far away on that evidence. |
5/1 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Rather disappointing at Newbury and Epsom last two starts; hopes hinge on a return to the same C&D as his career-best third in April. |
20/1 |
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12th 10 (10) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Sole win from eight starts came last August, following a close call at this track (soft) the time before; has contested three 1m2f handicaps this term, easily best of those efforts when third at Sandown (good to soft; 2lb lower today) on second occasion; never dangerous in London Gold Cup at Newbury latest; others may bring more potential. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 31-61 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Front-runner for his two wins, latterly against six rivals in handicap at Newmarket (off 6lb lower) in May; tongue tied that day and when well beaten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (also 1m2f on good) five weeks ago, when he raced in mid-division; others bring more compelling claims. |
20/1 |
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9th 1 (5) |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Front-running colt who beat six rivals in Newmarket handicap (1m2f, good; off 7lb lower) most recently, taking record to 2-4; open to further progress but isn't sure to get such an easy lead in this bigger field. |
14/1 |
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9th 1 (5) |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Front-running colt who beat six rivals in Newmarket handicap (1m2f, good; off 7lb lower) most recently, taking record to 2-4; open to further progress but isn't sure to get such an easy lead in this bigger field. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 32-12 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (8) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Has become inconsistent but looks interesting back down in grade, having recorded 1m2f wins at Ascot and Sandown in last two attempts in Class 3; admittedly on a tougher mark now. |
8/1 |
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7th 6 (14) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
4yo who won twice last year and got back on track to score over C&D (good; acts on soft) this June in first-time cheekpieces, which have been kept since; did not get run of the race in a top York handicap seven weeks ago and not discredited; needs a second look. |
16/1 |
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10 (18) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
4yo who won twice last year and got back on track to win in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (1m2f, good) last month; appeared to have more in hand than the 1l winning margin suggests and he might have more to offer in the headgear; could be in the mix under a 5lb penalty. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 2-31 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (6) |
21st Nov 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Interesting on bits of form but has proved headstrong at times and his two efforts since being gelded leave a lot to be desired; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
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11th 8 (6) |
21st Nov 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Interesting on bits of form but has proved headstrong at times and his two efforts since being gelded leave a lot to be desired; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
|
14th 6 (11) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has looked fairly useful but his headstrong tendency has been an issue, particularly last time (well beaten; first run since being gelded); now wears tongue-tie; has the ability to figure if settling better. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 2325-2 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie. |
11/1 |
|
3 (4) |
29th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on good to soft but both wins (at 1m3f and about 1m) on good; ran up to his best when a close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in August but needs to pull out more against in-form rivals. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 71-1 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (7) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Scored with a fair degree of authority at Ayr (1m2f, good; from 2lb lower) in April 2025; absent since toiling at Chester 362 days ago, which raises concerns, but he did win over C&D on his 2024 reappearance; the betting should help to guide expectations. |
11/1 |
|
4 (5) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who was all the sharper for his reappearance when resuming his progression with a 2l win at Ayr (1m2f, good); the runner-up was 6l clear of the third so the handicapper could have put him up by more than 4lb; could be more to come from him now stepping up to 1m4f for the first time. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 7101-3
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Payout | |
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| Exacta | £98.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £60.45 |
| Tricast | £238.26 |
| Trifecta | £655.10 |
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