19.40
Good To FirmHighclere Castle “The Perfect Gin” Handicap
- Prize money: £3925.5
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.70
- Place: £2.50
Form: 4-5164 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope. |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well. |
13/2 |
|
4th 10 (3) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: -74164 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Losing run stretches back two years but he finished well for third behind Recon Mission here recently after missing the break; each-way chance. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 9 (10) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
8yo who is without a win since August 2024; however, he was beaten just a nose in a classified here (5.7f, firm) in July and 6f stretched him at Windsor last time; this seven-time course winner could play a leading role back here and back down in trip. |
13/2 |
|
7th 11 (5) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Pipped by Jackie Brown in a 5.7f classified at Bath last time, with Sisters In The Sky finishing strongly another nose back; that was so nearly his first win for two years (8-81 overall) but coming fourth in 2022 was easily his best result from five visits here. |
8/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 356828 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (1) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 331321 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
27th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Without a win since 2024 and struggles continued behind Call Time here last week (33-1); now tries blinkers; ground no issue. |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
21st Sep 2026 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Seven-time winner (once on heavy ground) but not since 2024; safely held on all three starts this season (5f-6f) and her handicap mark bottomed out a while ago; revival needed. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (7) |
7th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Seven wins include three here (5f/6f), but not operating at the same level these days; needs a resurgence. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 659624 D BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (11) |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Five of his last seven wins have come at Brighton, including when he took six-runner handicap (5.5f, good to firm) in August; comparable form back at that track on his last two outings, but they suggest he needs a bit extra from this mark. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Notched a third win over C&D earlier in the month; that race rather fell into his lap, though, with the leaders going off too hard, and he'll find today's company tougher off a 6lb higher mark; not disgraced, having made late headway, here (6f) on Sunday. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: -80875
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (4) |
19th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-13 but he's still relatively unexposed as a sprinter and he wasn't beaten far into third at Brighton ten days ago; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
9th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
12-race maiden with form figures of 5808756 for his new yard since December; has dropped a long way in the weights but slow starts have been an issue at times and he was never involved at Salisbury two weeks ago; others are more convincing. |
9/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
24th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Started handicap life on an unrealistic mark for Richard Hannon last year but is competitive now and shaped nicely again last time; it remains to be seen whether he has the toe for 5f but he's a keen-goer and one of the more interesting runners. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 535-68 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (10) |
24th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Always tended to do best in the second half of the year but has been on the downgrade for a while; didn't build on a fair comeback behind Symbol Of Hope in the spring last time. |
20/1 |
|
8th 6 (5) |
15th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Always tended to do best in the second half of the year but he's adaptable regarding ground and is well treated now; offered enough behind Media Guest on his recent comeback here (lost both front shoes) to suggest he's worth a look. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 90-55
Last run: 71 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (7) |
24th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well held on her handicap debut in the spring (has since refused to enter the stalls at Chepstow; 25-1); Bama Lama looks yard's best chance. |
20/1 |
|
3 (2) |
8th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Easy to back at 16-1 when fifth of the seven runners on her C&D handicap debut; that was on soft ground and she's unraced on this surface (her useful dam relished the mud). |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
14th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, hung right and weakened from over 1f out |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 977823
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (10) |
14th May 2025 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact. |
33/1 |
|
6th 11 (10) |
14th May 2025 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact. |
33/1 |
|
8th 9 (3) |
4th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
37-race maiden who finished last off today's basement mark on latest appearance in September; hopes are pinned on subsequent wind operation making a big difference. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 7-4361 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (3) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Beaten a neck and a head in this race last year; has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury last month and a visit to Brighton, a track she likes, could only produce a fourth of nine last time; handicapper's trying to help, though. |
7/1 |
|
5 (1) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner who has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; on dangerous mark but has bit to prove again after that last run and she's now 1-26 in handicaps; visor removed. |
11/2 |
|
2 (1) |
23rd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Beaten favourite on AW last time; only 1-25 in handicaps, compared to 2-5 at classified level, but has done her winning on turf and holds a fighting chance in this field. |
9/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £71.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £65.56 |
| Tricast | £271.67 |
| Trifecta | £428.00 |