August 01 / 13.50 Goodwood

13.50

Good To Firm

Coral Kincsem Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Coral Kincsem Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.15

Form: 9-2217 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Drew clear after making all when off the mark in a Windsor novice (1m2f, good to firm) and it was always asking a lot to repeat those tactics in a 1m2f handicap at Royal Ascot; top trainer may not have got to the bottom of him yet; hard to dismiss.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Approval

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Progressive 3yo for William Haggas in 2024, winning twice over 1m2f on good to firm; hasn't reached those heights since and was tailed off at Killarney on hurdles/stable debut; hood worn that day now left off.

50/1

10th

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Approval

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; progressive 3yo on Flat for William Haggas in 2024, winning twice over 1m2f on good to firm; hasn't reached those heights since, including in latest two starts for Owen Burrows; purchased for 16,000gns in October and goes hurdling now in new headgear.

11/1

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:50 Salisbury

Approval

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Owen Burrows

Progressive 3yo who ended that season with an excellent Goodwood win (1m2f, good to firm) in a strong handicap; topsy-turvy this year and never in the hunt on yard debut at Newbury following wind surgery but good to soft ground probably wasn't ideal; worth a good look off favourable mark.

100/30

2nd
14 (13)
Brioni

33/1

  • Place: £4.95

Form: 2-1207

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Kempton 1m maiden winner on reappearance and followed that with a good second on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft); behind Into Battle in his two subsequent runs and he needs to show some benefit for being gelded if he's to get in the shake-up.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Brioni

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

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

7th

6

(14)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Brioni

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

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

10

(18)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Brioni

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

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

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0-511

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to top-class miler Snow Lantern; with the form of his novice win franked, he was backed into odds-on favouritism for handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) and duly delivered in workmanlike fashion; big-spending Wathnan clearly liked what they saw to have snapped him up in the meantime; 5lb higher for this but dangerously unexposed now raised in trip.
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9th

3

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Midnight Gun

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Faded in a 1m Listed race at Saint-Cloud (heavy) in November; had previously won a novice and a handicap (good) at that trip but the return to 7f worked well for him at Doncaster (soft) in October when he was bumped and later met trouble, only just failing against one on the crest of a wave; that strong form gives him solid claims.

9/4

3

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Midnight Gun

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Lightly raced 4yo; campaigned mostly at 1m but his two efforts this term, including when sixth in the Lincoln here, suggest this return to 7f is worth exploring; good second at Doncaster (soft) 12 months ago; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/2

7th

2

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Midnight Gun

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Wrapped up a good 3yo campaign with smart effort for second of 12 in 1m Doncaster handicap (soft) last October; couldn't justify favouritism but still made a respectable return to the track when sixth of 22 in the Lincoln there (1m, good to soft) in March; off a further six months since but evidently capable when fresh and remains with untapped potential.

4/1

4th
8 (14)
Sisyphean

13/2

Form: 24-171

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Bled from the nose when behind in Watcha Matey's handicap at Newmarket in April; had wind surgery and his form took a marked spike at York (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, where he was extending his 5l advantage at the line despite racing freely through the early stages; handicapper didn't hold back with a 10lb hit but he may have turned a corner; pedigree offers optimism for this longer trip; much respected.
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8th

3

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Sisyphean

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Down the field in Dubai on his stable debut in December (1m1f, good to firm); can go well fresh so a 106-day absence no bad thing; hasn't run over 7f since his debut but he lurks on a dangerous mark and new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sisyphean

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Four starts at 1m this term have yielded good seconds in competitive York handicaps but his two goes over C&D don't match them; that's enough to put him down the pecking order.

10/1

Form: 4-5221

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
It's not often that he's led but those tactics worked a treat when never headed in a Class 2 handicap at Hamilton (extended 1m; good) last time, doing it comfortably in the end; has had nine starts but he's getting better by the looks of it; up 6lb, and 3lb claimer Callum Hutchinson is booked; couldn't be ruled out over a longer trip he should be suited by.
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1st

5

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Aragon Castle

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Continued his progressive ways when comfortably making all at Hamilton (1m, good) in July; creditable efforts in handicaps at Glorious Goodwood and the York Ebor meeting since; one to consider in these slightly calmer waters.

6/1

6th

17

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Aragon Castle

8st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, edged right 3f out, soon outpaced, hung left but rallied over 1f out, kept on

11/1

5th

6

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Aragon Castle

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

stumbled start, took keen hold, towards rear

10/1

Form: 35-136 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Gelded after three runs on soft ground last season; made all in his breakthrough win on the AW (1m2f) but ridden patiently in both his handicaps, coming from last to first before wilting into third at York (1m4f) and then finding significant trouble in running when travelling with purpose at Royal Ascot (1m2f); strong suspicion that he has loads more to offer and Oisin Murphy keeps the faith.
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5th

5

(2)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Palace Green

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Possibly unsuited by the return to soft ground and/or something was amiss last time; drops back in class, having kept better company since handicapping, and returns to the scene of his easy novice win (sole AW run); interesting.

9/2

8th

6

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:20 Ascot

Palace Green

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Richard Hughes

Impressed on reappearance (after being gelded); ran well but didn't stay 1m4f on handicap debut at York and then found significant trouble in running when travelling with purpose at Royal Ascot (1m2f); only 4-1 for a strong handicap at Glorious Goodwood but never picked up; that needs forgiving but he remains of interest; probably fine on all ground.

8/1

6th

9

(7)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Palace Green

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold, midfield

5/1

OUR TIP
7th
1 (3)
Son

33/1

Form: 35-460

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of nine starts; flying too high in Group 3 Jersey at Royal Ascot last time but also disappointed in a Listed race the run before when not looking straightforward; has top weight and others are more progressive.
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9th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Son

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

0-16 since winning in June 2023 on his second start but short-headed at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on his stable and seasonal debut and posted another good second at Haydock (7f, good) last Saturday; he's on the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

4

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Son

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Didn't progress for Richard Hannon but, having dropped in the weights, he went desperately close to making a winning debut for Tim Easterby three weeks ago, staying on strongly at Thirsk (7f, good); 1lb higher today but he attained a BHA rating of 106 in his pomp; contender.

5/1

12/1

Form: 0-1186

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Solid handicap form at about 1m and gave the impression when sixth at Newmarket (good) that returning to further would be the right move; Ryan Moore having his first ride for the trainer this season but they're 13-66 overall.
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1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Newmarket (1m, good) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in his first two starts after reappearing in April, but the handicapper has been in charge in three outings since; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

11/2

8th

5

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders

12/1

8/1

Form: 51-153 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Minor wins at about 1m at Kempton and Epsom; finished behind a subsequent Group 2 runner-up in the always-strong London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f handicap, good) and kept finding for pressure when close up at Sandown (1m1f, good to firm); gelded since and he might well improve some more.
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3rd

2

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

16:35 Aintree

Into Battle

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

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

2nd

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Kempton

Into Battle

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Robert Stephens

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

10th

4

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:35 Newbury

Into Battle

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Robert Stephens

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

18/1

Form: 615-03

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Best effort just about remains his 7f novice win last year; ran respectably at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in his second handicap but it's a struggle to call him well treated as things stand; may improve for this longer trip but others have more pressing claims.
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4th

13

(6)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Mortlake

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear

12/1

10th

3

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Mortlake

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

awkward start, in rear

18/1

Non-runners

Arabic Legend, Per Contra, Blake, Aviemore

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £126.20
Straight Forecast £112.07
Tricast £485.61
Trifecta £982.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Midnight Gun

SPOTLIGHT:

Palace Green

THE NORTH:

Sisyphean

TOPSPEED:

Aviemore

The Times:

Into Battle

POSTDATA:

Approval

Daily Mail:

Midnight Gun

D Express:

Midnight Gun

Daily Record:

Midnight Gun

The Guardian:

Sisyphean

The Sun:

Sisyphean

RP RATINGS:

Palace Green

Daily Mirror:

Palace Green

The Star:

Palace Green