16.00
Good To Softbet365 Bunbury Cup (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £51540
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 2
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.60
- Place: £2.30
Form: 7-2452
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 18 (3) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Has gained his only two British wins in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but since the latest one in July he has been placed twice over C&D and an unlucky second at Newbury (flew home from a difficult position, amid interrupted passage); each-way possibilities. |
12/1 |
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2nd 5 (1) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Landed a second Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; has followed that with two creditable thirds at Ascot (including the International) and a bold bid is on the cards under Ryan Moore. |
6/1 |
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3rd 1 (4) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
His last two wins have come in the 2024 and 2026 runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but he proved his effectiveness at Ascot when third of 16 in the International Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in July; strong claims. |
7/2 |
16/1
- Place: £4.70
Form: 4-8014 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (8) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Went very close in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May and comfortably made all in Listed race at Newmarket last month (6f, good to firm; Elmonjed second); carries a 3lb penalty today but has leading claims nevertheless at a track where he has plenty of strong form. |
6/1 |
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1st 6 (7) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Had a fine 2024 campaign once blinkers were added, winning two Newbury handicaps then blitzing his rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup; 0-4 this year but he has been running with great credit in good company; drops into Listed company and his record of 211 over C&D features a notable 3yo handicap win; looks sure to go well. |
3/1 |
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3 (5) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Last season's Ayr Gold Cup winner who has returned in good nick, going down by only a short head in a 6f Group 2 at the Curragh (good) five weeks ago; also had some good 7f form last year. |
11/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: 580703 C BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player. |
11/2 |
|
7th 4 (12) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor. |
7/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 6-9013 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (13) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
As usual, he was held up before breezing through the field to win the Balmoral Handicap over 1m here last October (soft; 4lb lower); needs to put this season's performances behind him but arrives here fresh and rain would heighten interest. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 11y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Held up; excellent 2024 in handicaps on varied ground culminated in his Balmoral triumph at Ascot (1m, soft) in October; never having raced beyond 1m asks a question but he saw it out well that day and has a form chance if putting this month's reappearance (18-1 in Listed race) well behind him. |
7/1 |
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8th 2 (7) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Shaped well in a few top handicaps prior to deservedly landing a big pot in the Balmoral at Ascot (1m, soft) last October; whether his hold-up style lends itself to a Listed race around here remains to be seen but he's a big player on form if ready to roll after nine months off. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 065031 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (7) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
8yo who is 0-10 this year but he was a good third here (7f, soft) last month and also ran well when runner-up off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) last Wednesday; might not be far away. |
15/2 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Placed at Haydock last time; form at Goodwood features a success off 3lb higher last term and sixth of 18 in this year's Golden Mile; the 8yo is attractively treated and can't be dismissed. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 201330
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (7) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Five AW wins include a C&D success in January off a 7lb higher mark than today's; could have done with a stronger gallop when fifth of eight at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and was reported to have lost a shoe when down the field at Chepstow three weeks ago (only 1-25 on turf); could bounce back returned to this surface. |
5/1 |
|
10th 2 (16) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
6lb below his last winning mark and does have form on soft ground, but he finished behind four of these over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate start and a record of 1-24 on turf does pose a question. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 33030- BF
Last run: 266 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (10) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Acts on heavy ground; placed off higher marks in a few major handicaps, including the Royal Hunt Cup over C&D, in 2023; seemed to need the run in the Bunbury Cup eight weeks ago on reappearance; highly respected in this easier-looking assignment. |
2/1 |
|
7th 1 (17) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Placed in three major handicaps last term, including this one off 3lb higher (good to soft); now goes in tongue-tie on 2024 reappearance; likely player provided he returns in top form. |
15/2 |
20/1
Form: 50-300 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (3) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Veteran whose losing run goes back to his success in the 2022 Bunbury Cup; down the field in two races at Kempton since returned to AW but his Newcastle record (1213) offers hope for a revival. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 (3) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Veteran whose losing run goes back to his success in the 2022 Bunbury Cup; down the field in two races at Kempton since returned to AW but his Newcastle record (1213) offers hope for a revival. |
16/1 |
|
11th 10 (3) |
20th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran hold-up performer who is now 8lb lower than when third in the Victoria Cup in May; capable but he'll need everything to go his way to win. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 062-50 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (10) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Regular participant in major handicaps; best effort this season when fifth in the Victoria Cup over C&D; however, he's thoroughly exposed and has a poor record (form figures 000) in this contest. |
25/1 |
|
9th 5 (3) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has form figures of 822 in this contest; however, faces a harder task off current mark (5lb higher than 12 months ago) and it's unlikely he's getting better now aged seven. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 3-9136 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (5) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
It's 18 runs since she scored over C&D and she comes here on the back of a below-par ninth in 7f Southwell handicap last month; not easy to make a case for. |
6/1 |
|
9th 13 (11) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Three-time winner but now on a lengthy losing run and connections reverted to blinkers last time at Goodwood; needs to turn a corner. |
20/1 |
|
11th 16 (4) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to May 2024 and he didn't deliver on a hint he was on the way back at Chester in May when beaten 7l at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago; just 1lb above his last winning mark, however, and first-time blinkers might help him put his best foot forward. |
18/1 |
25/1
Form: 9-6011 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (10) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Gained a first win since 2024 at Pontefract (1m) in August; backed it up with a good fifth of 17 in 1m2f Doncaster handicap eight days ago so he's a player in this grade. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Acts on most ground; capitalised on a career-low mark with a comfortable success at Pontefract (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; back up 5lb and he's yet to prove himself over this longer trip. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 55-125 D BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (4) |
25th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Returned to form with a near miss at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in July and ran well for a long way over 1m here (third of 13) last month; didn't shine in a Class 2 at York last time but this drop back in trip looks a positive and he's still on a workable mark; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
10th 14 (2) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 3 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f). |
15/2 |
16/1
Form: 6-1300 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (3) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Dual 6f winner at York and Chester this summer; got back on track with third of 24 in 6f handicap at the Curragh 13 days ago so must enter calculations off a 2lb lower mark. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 (16) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester before narrow defeat to Sondad in the Scurry Handicap; both recent efforts below best however so needs to bounce back but meets Sondad on 8lb better terms. |
14/1 |
|
14th 4 (13) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled. |
18/1 |
40/1
Form: -00007
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off 1lb lower; ran well over 8.6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start but not in the same form at Southwell three weeks ago; moves back up in trip with Billy Loughnane booked; contender. |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
All three wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming over 1m2f at Lingfield in April off a mark 1lb lower than today's; has been running well in recent starts and was beaten only a neck at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) two weeks ago; solid claims. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (5) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Triple AW winner who is 0-25 on turf but he's been running well in that sphere this summer; remains feasibly treated off 1lb lower than for his Lingfield win (1m2f) in April and he's respected back on AW. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 03-210
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
7f winner here in August and next run (fifth at 9-4) possibly came too soon after that; returning to 1m will not inconvenience him, stall 2 should be ideal for a front-runner and he wears cheekpieces for the first time; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Missed more than 18 months prior to a few lesser efforts in the spring, but has found his level again; enjoyed the run of the race when winning narrowly on Polytrack last Wednesday but set to go well again under a penalty for a yard in good nick. |
7/2 |
40/1
Form: -00397 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (9) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Two wins earlier this year and he's been running well in defeat across the past few months, including over C&D and on soft ground here; there is every chance that he will be thereabouts once more. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has won and finished close up in all three C&D handicaps; on his latest winning mark for last five starts but he's been involved in tight finishes in the most recent two (7f and this C&D) so is entitled to figure. |
6/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 9-6010 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (9) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
Seemingly back in prime form when making all at Goodwood (7f, good) in June but cut little ice in major handicaps on next two outings; sure to appreciate this ease in grade but still has something to prove. |
11/2 |
|
17th 8 (15) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Holds poor claims, having trailed home last of 26 in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently; again incurs a penalty for his Goodwood success earlier in June. |
33/1 |
11/1
Form: 75-304
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (15) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Perhaps hasn't hit the heights his novice form threatened but he's still a smart performer and he acquitted himself with great credit in the Stewards' Cup seven weeks ago on his first crack at sprinting; travelled strongly on that occasion but just lacked a change of gear at a crucial stage and this track may prove a better fit; contender. |
11/1 |
|
4th 9 (24) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Looked hot property when running away with a York novice last May (1m, good to firm) and pitched into the St James's Palace Stakes on the back of it (creditable sixth); has some solid 7f handicap form this season, including a fourth at Royal Ascot (still second with 100 yards to go); suffered a blip in the Bunbury Cup last time and now drops to 6f; not the most solid of options. |
16/1 |
|
18th 2 (11) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Raced mainly on good/firmer; respectable fourth in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently, albeit having a better trip than some of his rivals; has not won for 14 months. |
11/1 |
8/1
Form: 90-420 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh. |
16/1 |
|
3 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade. |
7/1 |
|
11 (1) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 5-1080 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (3) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
dwelt start |
6/1 |
|
7th 10 (14) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
ducked right start, in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Smart form in winning a 7f handicap on the AW in April but mostly disappointing since on turf; questions to answer. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £179.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £127.02 |
| Tricast | £2898.98 |
| Trifecta | £2694.60 |
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