The Lion In Winter
Horse Form Profile
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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25 |
24th May 2026 1m 2f 110y |
9st 5lb
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5th 9 (5) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Disappointing in last year's Dante and Derby but subsequently showed very smart form back down in trip, including placed efforts in three top-level races over 1m, third to Notable Speech at the Breeders' Cup (firm) the final time; took advantage of a good opportunity in Leopardstown Listed event on reappearance; possibilities back up in class, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
6/1 |
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1st 8 (12) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Impressed in a Curragh maiden and the Group 3 Acomb Stakes at two; failed to win in a high-profile campaign last year; flopped in the Dante and the Derby; redeemed himself with smart placed form in 1m Gr 1s at Longchamp/Ascot and in the Breeders' Cup Mile; never threatened in Hong Kong Mile; easy ground a worry, though he ran well on soft in the Prix Jean Prat. |
10/11 |
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14 (2) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won Group 3 Acomb at York (7f, good to firm) last term and this one-time Derby favourite has been a close third in two Group 1 races in France this season (7f/1m, soft/good to soft), most recently the Moulin at Longchamp; trained by Aidan O'Brien and it's possible he'll find further improvement at some stage, but it's necessary if he's to be a threat today. |
14/1 |
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17 (19) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Bred for middle distances but he was the sharpest tool in the box when having Ruling Court back in third in a 7f Group 3 at York (good to firm) in August on final 2yo start; inconclusive reappearance in Group 2 Dante at York in May, when he wanted to tear off early before plugging on at one pace when the cause was lost; however, he was said to be only just ready for that return and he did run a lot better there than the last two Derby winners from this yard had on their comebacks; some second-guessing is needed about the trip but he can't be ruled out with confidence. |
7/1 |