15.20
SoftWilliam Hill Two Year Old Trophy (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £85065
- 0m 5f 217y
- Class 1
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.60
- Place: £5.30
Form: 666211 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (6) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Came good last autumn, winning three times, and he confirmed that this is his time of year by posting a personal best to beat his 24 rivals in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft; made all) two weeks ago; hasn't run over 5f since the early part of his 2yo campaign but gives the impression this trip may well suit; well worth his place back in a Listed race and set for a bold show. |
9/2 |
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1st 10 (16) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Often leads; ended 2yo season with a flourish, three 6f wins including one at this meeting and a Listed Redcar race (good and soft); has failed to shine this year but conditions are more in his favour today; revival possible; one of three for the yard. |
12/1 |
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11 (19) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Ended 2024 in fine form, completing a hat-trick when winning the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar last October (6f, soft); the handicapper has been in command this year but he's dropped 6lb in his last two starts and getting back on a slower surface is in his favour; has the rail draw and can make the runnning; revival expected. |
20/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 121002 BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (7) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Smart 2yo; struggled in good handicaps last year but he has slipped down the weights and begins this campaign in a lower grade; one to keep a close eye on this year but drying ground isn't in his favour (best on soft/heavy). |
6/1 |
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10 (2) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Not matched 2yo form this year but he's been tackling deep races and appears to retain ability; his four best efforts have come on deep ground and if he is to revive, it is likely to be under these conditions; stable would ideally be in better form but he's an interesting outsider. |
20/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 311 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who posted a personal best when winning over C&D at the Ebor meeting (good to firm); far from disgraced when sixth of 25 in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last month, finishing second in the near-side group; 2lb lower today and still has untapped potential; very interesting back at York and looks the one to beat. |
6/1 |
|
4 (19) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive 2yo, including on soft; improved run by run this year, getting off the mark for the season with a doughty effort at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); that run promised more and although he's not well in under his 5lb penalty, he looks the type to make up into a Pattern-race performer; easy to see him in the thick of it. |
6/1 |
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7 (10) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Lightly raced 3yo; ended 2yo campaign with a fine third in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, soft); seemed rusty here first time out this term but ran promisingly when fourth of 14 at Hamilton (6f, good) next time; anything but exposed and represents a yard in top form; high on the list. |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: 312403 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (7) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Sole win was in a Newmarket novice (6f, good to firm) in June but he's run some good races when highly tried since including a front-running third of six in Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, heavy) last month; just about sets the standard at the weights and he's strongly respected on this drop in class. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
led, edged left over 2f out, lost two places over 1f out, disputing third final 110yds, kept on |
10/1 |
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10th 3 (4) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Thereabouts in Group 2 races the last twice, finishing a solid second in the July Stakes at Newmarket (strong form) then close fourth in the Richmond at Goodwood; ties in with The Strikin Viking on latter effort; useful gelding but needs extra to land this contest. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 41239 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 6lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Landed a 7f Listed event in the mud on her final 2yo start; best effort of the current campaign when third of 11 in 7f Sandown handicap (soft) five weeks ago; tongue-tied first time; place shout if the ground becomes testing. |
16/1 |
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3rd 4 (10) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Not particularly solid on 2025 form but this is a drop back in class on handicap debut; interesting at this level if the ground is slow, having gained her 2yo wins (including Listed) on softer than good. |
12/1 |
|
9th 6 (12) |
12th Apr 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Below par in AW race on reappearance; bagged Listed honours over C&D in last turf outing but faces a stiffer task at this level and, having raced eight times, may not have much more progress left in the locker. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 621312 D BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 (4) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 1 |
8st 8lb |
Record of 2-6, with his wins in a Chepstow maiden (6f, good to soft) and Windsor novice (6f, good to firm); ran another good race when runner-up in Yarmouth nursery last time but he needs more progress to make a serious impact in this company; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, no extra towards finish |
3/1 |
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1st 2 (8) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Chased home a smart prospect at Nottingham in June before making all for an emphatic win at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) last month; disappointing under a penalty at Newcastle (Tapeta) last time but his best efforts have been on turf so far and he's a key player on his penultimate form; dangerous back in this sphere. |
5/1 |
7/2
Form: 212
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (2) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Turf maiden winner who is 0-11 in handicaps but went down by only a neck in Lingfield AW event (6f) on stable/seasonal debut and is worth keeping in mind despite posting a lesser effort since. |
5/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
A fair 5f scorer for Richard Fahey; made a promising start for Robert Cowell after four months off when second of 12 in 6f Lingfield handicap four weeks ago; up 3lb but he must enter calculations. |
5/1 |
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2nd 8 (2) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
2yo Listed runner-up in September 2024 for Richard Fahey; 0-9 last year but has a dangerous mark to work with on his first start for a new trainer, who can do well with recruits from other yards (remains in the same ownership); interesting, all the more so if attracting market support. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 211329 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 6lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (7) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Hasn't won for over a year and yet to tackle AW but ran well on first outing over 7f at Musselburgh last time, faring the best of those held up; another to consider. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Sprinting filly who is 0-7 this season, albeit has slipped to an attractive mark; something to prove over this new trip but the combination of sharp track and forecast sound surface may enable her to see it out. |
13/2 |
|
4 (4) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice in the summer last year (5f/6f, good to soft/good); mixed form this year, not disgraced when fourth at Hamilton last time (6f, soft); each-way chance. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 922201
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 21 (22) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Made all at Ripon (6f, good) on last year's reappearance and ran well in defeat on next four starts (including over C&D) prior to two lesser runs to finish his campaign; returned to form with very close third of 16 in same Ripon race last month and this front-runner is an each-way contender. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 2 (14) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Prominent racer; C&D winner on his seasonal return on this card 12 months ago; often ran well in good handicaps afterwards and although he ended 2025 with a couple of lesser efforts, he is likely to be seen to much better effect this time; should make a bold bid up the stands' rail. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 14567 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 3 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Down in weights and step back in the right direction when second of nine at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; has handicapping scope if able to build on that. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 (10) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Dropping down the weights but with some justification; likely to come good again at some stage but others appeal more today. |
16/1 |
|
6th 1 (5) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Last of seven in Lingfield Class 2 (6f, Polytrack) on reappearance and just mid-division when back on turf at Doncaster (7f) 12 days ago; that took his record to 0-9 since debut win but this represents his easiest task for a while; due a further 2lb drop but still needs a second look. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 140 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 6lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (11) |
13th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Chepstow maiden win on debut (6f, good to firm) when trained by Archie Watson; highly tried in two runs for this yard and she's come up well short; now steps up in distance and it isn't sure to suit on breeding. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 (11) |
13th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Chepstow maiden win on debut (6f, good to firm) when trained by Archie Watson; highly tried in two runs for this yard and she's come up well short; now steps up in distance and it isn't sure to suit on breeding. |
4/1 |
|
11th 19 (6) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 1 |
8st 6lb |
Chepstow debut winner (6f, good to firm) in August but she's been held in her two runs since; was only beaten around 4l in a Listed race at Ayr last time but she needs to find more here and she's untried on slow ground. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 185140 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (9) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Won over C&D (good) last month on second stable start; midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good) next time before 1l second of 20 at York (6f, good) last Saturday; he could still have more to offer for this yard; respected. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 9 (11) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; found it harder in a Newbury Class 2 last weekend but could fare better with his sights lowered. |
12/1 |
|
7th 15 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; back up sharply in grade but gets weight all round and may remain competitive. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 42
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Good second over C&D in June before winning decisively at Pontefract the following month; not at his best here last month (5.4f, good) but he wasn't ideally drawn; still has relatively low mileage and needs consideration. |
10/1 |
|
6 (11) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Two wins in small fields this summer and only six ran when he was second at Pontefract three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); showed he could be effective in a bigger field when second of 15 over 5f here in June but he's 9lb higher today. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
17th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Had a near miss in a big field at York in June (5f, good to firm); hit with a 5lb rise for that but made light of it with a ready C&D win last month (good); failed to pick up on slower ground when favourite at Goodwood 17 days ago but wouldn't hold that against him; unexposed at 5f. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 0210 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Yard going well and won this in 2023 and 2024; solid comeback behind Akkadian Thunder over C&D five weeks ago, when picked off late by four who'd sat in the rear, and is 3lb better off with that one; player. |
4/1 |
|
5th 8 (7) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Strong stayer at the trip and he powered home to win over C&D last July (Class 4; 5lb lower mark than today's); followed that with good runs at Carlisle and Ayr (Bronze Cup); Kevin Ryan has had two winners and two placed horses from ten runners in the race since 2016; still has low mileage. |
7/1 |
|
33 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
3yo who was a close third in a big field at York (6f, good) in June then won at Doncaster (6f, good to soft); beaten just a head by Top Juggler at Carlisle (6f, good) this month and is 3lb well in today; chance. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 1306
Last run: 92 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 10 (12) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Won the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March; third of six in Listed race at Sandown (soft) next time but he's struggled in last two runs (Group 2/Listed) and has been gelded since; passed over. |
33/1 |
|
6th 6 (1) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March; third of six in Listed race over this C&D (soft) in May but well beaten in the Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot and his limitations are likely to be exposed once more. |
20/1 |
|
20th 23 (1) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
16-1 debut winner at Doncaster (5f, soft); faced the same scenario but at Listed level at Sandown and wasn't out of his depth, staying on well for third from an unpromising position; stepping up to 6f looks the way to go and he's not without hope of outrunning his odds, provided stall 1 (from which The Wow Signal obliged ten years ago) is no drawback; tongue-tie added. |
66/1 |
66/1
Form: 1990
Last run: 44 days
W: 8st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (3) |
18th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Has generally struggled in useful company since debut win (5f, soft) and appears likely to benefit from this big drop back in class; first-time headgear is another possible plus; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
16th 14 (18) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 1 |
8st 9lb |
Won at Beverley (5f, soft) on debut in April but has form figures of 990 since then; ran better than the bare facts in a Haydock nursery last time but she's well down this pack on the figures and has a lot to find back in a Listed race. |
66/1 |
|
10th 12 (3) |
22nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won at Beverley (5f, soft) on debut in April; has come up short in Listed race at York (5f, good) and Group 3 at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) but 7f looks well worth a go. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 14
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (2) |
13th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
held up in rear, ridden halfway, unsteerable and eased 2f out |
3/1 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
13th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
held up in rear, ridden halfway, unsteerable and eased 2f out |
3/1 |
|
17th 12 (1) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Filly by Havana Gold; made a successful debut at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March but she was laboured under a penalty there on her return last month; now switches to turf and she has stacks to find in this hot race. |
100/1 |
10/1
Form: 13046
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (4) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Useful 2yo for Joseph O'Brien; poorly drawn and finished well beaten in a C&D handicap on stable debut this month (100-1); he has fared better with the draw today but others still look more appealing. |
66/1 |
|
13th 2 (13) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Showed bits of useful form for Joseph O'Brien but is 0-11 since debut success; sold for 21,000gns since last run; bit to prove in this competitive scenario on stable/seasonal debut. |
33/1 |
|
13th 7 (4) |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
0-10 since his successful debut but posted a career-best RPR two runs back; heavy ground shouldn't have been an excuse when beaten just under 6l in his belated first handicap last time at Listowel but could go well. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 2134
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 6lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (1) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Several good efforts during her 2yo campaign, including a Wetherby maiden win and close fourth of 15 in a Doncaster (6.5f, good) nursery; looks interesting on that form but she's been out of sorts in both runs this season and needs a major revival. |
20/1 |
|
10th 9 (3) |
17th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
May have needed her recent Chester comeback, when never involved over 6f having been easy to back; would want to see some support this time. |
12/1 |
|
9 (6) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Maiden winner; looked to have handicap potential when coming home strongly into fourth of 15 at Doncaster (extended 6f, good) in September; similar weights chance to the fifth Toomuchforme but this might be an inadequate test even if teed up for her return. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £161.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £107.74 |
| Trifecta | £747.50 |
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