14.25
GoodSky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £77310
- 1m 5f 188y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: -55114
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 13 (11) |
20th Aug 2022 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
slowly away, held up in last, headway going easily on near side of group over 3f out, cruising when switched left over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden and went clear, eased inside final 110yds, readily |
3/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 611111
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (4) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 7f 127y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Ended 2023 with French 1m6f Group 3 win from the front (very soft); raised her game again this season upped to 2m (held up) in Group 3s on first two outings, beaten a head by Sweet William on second occasion (soft); however, she's not lived up to those performances, usually racing too freely. |
66/1 |
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2nd 8 (3) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 87y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ended last term with a 1m6f French Group 3 win from the front and raised her game again this season when upped to 2m (held up) in Group 3s on first two outings; raced far too freely in the 2m4f Ascot Gold Cup and disappointed when she again raced freely and reverted to front-running at Goodwood four weeks ago; the one to beat judged on initial form this term and James Doyle riding her for the first time is interesting. |
5/2 |
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4th 1 (4) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Won at this meeting in 2022; ended last term with a 1m6f French Group 3 win from the front and better form again this season when upped to 2m and beaten a head in Group 3s at Ascot and Sandown; raced far too freely in the 2m4f Ascot Gold Cup on latest outing but looks a major player today. |
11/4 |
25/1
- Place: £6.80
Form: -33418
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (8) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Winless since May 2023 but he reappeared from five months off the track with a good third of five in 2m Southwell handicap 18 days ago; not out of things on his Polytrack debut eased 1lb. |
5/1 |
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3rd 2 (6) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Winless since 2023 and he signed off for last term with a below-par 14th in November Handicap at Doncaster in November; yard is going well though so no forlorn hope off a reduced mark. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-6033
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (6) |
3rd Sep 2022 Good To Firm 1m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and pressed leader 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon hard pressed, kept on well, gamely |
9/1 |
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4th 10 (1) |
20th Aug 2022 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
midfield, pushed along 3f out, headway on far side of group and went third over 1f out, lost third but kept on final 110yds |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 21-2
Last run: 64 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
11/1
Form: -22321
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Dual Flat winner and was a smart juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, winning twice and competitive at the top level; handicapped accordingly and left Joseph O'Brien under a bit of a cloud, albeit when highly tried; if as good as he was and not held back by his fitness after 233 days away, he'd go close; unraced over this far as a hurdler but stayed well on the Flat. |
7/2 |
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14th 6 |
1st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y |
10st 13lb |
Two wins on the Flat and a good juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, including winning the Grade 2 Adonis at Kempton; no match for Daddy Long Legs at Punchestown and down the field in the Ascot Stakes; others preferred. |
14/1 |
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11th 12 (8) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Grade 1 placed as a juvenile hurdler in April 2023 and won a 1m6f Flat handicap at the Curragh that June; while his hurdles performances in December and this April were satisfactory, he appears to be much more interesting today away from soft ground (ran on good to firm just once, creditably) and with this new stamina test, which could be just his cup of tea. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 113 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (3) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
led at steady pace, increased tempo 5f out, headed over 1f out, kept on but lost two places final 110yds |
3/1 |
|
8th 4 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 4f 97y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Won this race last year (soft) from Robert Johnson and dictated the pace under Connor Beasley when taking a useful Newbury race (2m, good to firm) 13 days ago, from closing rivals including Kyle Of Lochalsh; up 3lb but this highly reliable sort will surely be seriously involved again. |
6/1 |
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1st 7 (5) |
20th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
The Cesarewitch was his only disappointment for new yard last season and his win came at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, soft); 7lb higher today, nudged up another 1lb following his second at Goodwood (2m, good) on reappearance; respectable fifth at Royal Ascot keeps him in each-way calculations. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 241
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Smart on the Flat at his best but signed off for Karl Burke with two disappointing runs in the autumn and was rather hesitant at some of the flights when disappointing favourite on last month's stable/hurdle debut; subsequently tailed off in major Flat handicap; may yet get his act together over hurdles but he is very tricky to weigh up at the moment. |
15/8 |
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15th 1 (13) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Won sole start here, a 2022 maiden; smart at 1m3f-1m6f for Roger Varian and Karl Burke but reappearance was easily the best of three runs last year and, after a 21,000gns sale in November, well beaten at 11-10 for hurdles/yard debut two weeks ago; that's not the most promising stepping stone to this. |
50/1 |
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4th 1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Really smart Flat campaigner although he was susceptible to the odd aberration; in fine form as recently as last April, when just denied in valuable 1m6f Musselburgh handicap, but last two starts for Karl Burke showed the other side of his coin and left that yard for 21,000gns in November; still rates a fascinating hurdles debutant with the market potentially offering significant clues. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 853143
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (3) |
13th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Gelded before 1m4f wins at Ascot (soft) and Epsom (good to firm; comfortably) on first two starts last season; close fifth at Haydock that July but not seen again until 50-1 at Royal Ascot three weeks ago, mustering some late headway into mid-division; could be a lot more interesting this time. |
16/1 |
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10th 19 (9) |
21st Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
reared start, in rear, short of room 2f out, soon outpaced, rallied final furlong |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-1121
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (6) |
30th Nov 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Successful three times in cheekpieces; very good second (behind stablemates) in valuable 3yo handicap at Newmarket and C&D Listed event since wearing blinkers; solid contender in the retained blinds and helps to give Charlie Appleby, who also runs Siskany, another strong hand. |
7/2 |
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2nd 7 (8) |
31st Oct 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
2-2 over C&D; beat Warren Point comfortably in a small field at Ascot in July and weighted to confirm those placings today; well beaten at York and Ascot afterwards but he resumed his progress when second of 16 at Newmarket 24 days ago (first-time blinkers, retained); dangerous with a repeat. |
7/2 |
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2nd 3 (6) |
7th Oct 2022 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
raced in second, ridden and led 3f out, went clear with winner over 1f out, hung right and headed inside final 110yds, kept on |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-6258
Last run: 65 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 (4) |
15th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
His last two wins came in this race in 2022 (soft) and 2023 (heavy), when trained by George Boughey; he may prefer deeper ground than he'll get today but he ran well when third of nine at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and the promising Alexandra Egan removes a useful 7lb; respected. |
5/1 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Beaten 17l on his British comeback in valuable handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; far from disgraced after a 132-day break when fourth of six on stable debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; easier ground no problem and this trip is fine; far from dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
1 (1) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Some good runs in Bahrain but beaten 17l on his British comeback in the valuable Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; best known for his exploits in the mud, which isn't forecast, and probably best watched after 132 days away; stable debut. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 32-411
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (3) |
20th Aug 2022 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
sweating, in rear throughout |
13/2 |
16/1
Form: 11143 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (13) |
15th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
slowly into stride, soon prominent, raced wide early, switched right and went second with one circuit to go |
6/1 |
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11th 3 (10) |
6th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won a 1m4f handicap here in June off 2lb lower and suffered a narrow defeat at Newcastle one month later; wasn't at his best at Newcastle last month and unlikely to get things all his own way in this field. |
10/1 |
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5th 1 (1) |
2nd Oct 2023 Standard 1m 4f 99y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Very patchy since winning his first three last season; has claims on July's C&D second (Chillhi fourth) but was always well placed in a messy affair that day and has since bombed on turf; hard to know what to expect in truth. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £37.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.70 |
| Tricast | £648.00 |
| Trifecta | £728.90 |