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GoodRobert Roache Portobello Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £10476
- 2m 2f 28y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.40
Form: 585466 C
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Looked better than ever when third in the Morebattle Hurdle here in February and posted a good third on the Flat at Musselburgh last month; must enter calculations in refitted cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 1 (11) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won this prize in 2023 and had a fruitful Flat/hurdles campaign last winter before his close fourth in this; while he did not make an impact in either of his Flat runs this winter, latest hurdles form was his best in that sphere; 8lb lower than the 2025 renewal and a case can certainly be made. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Runner-up here (2m, soft) last February and back on song when third at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; he's lightly raced over hurdles and is on an attractive mark judged on his very useful Flat form, but he needs to raise his game if he's to take this. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 034459 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (6) |
30th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
raced in fourth |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
17th Sep 2023 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Made a winning start for current yard at Ripon (2m) in June but her form has dipped recently, only sixth in 1m6f Newmarket handicap 29 days ago; she needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Won a four-runner race on stable debut at Ripon (2m) in June but that's her best run this year; probably okay on soft ground but soundly beaten on heavy on latest outing; back to her last winning mark. |
14/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 313155 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (8) |
5th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
disputed lead early, prominent after 2f |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
15th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 32y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 (4) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 218y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won this in 2021; tends to be all or nothing these days and his latest C&D fourth at a big price, when getting no peace in front (King Of Unicorns behind), was more like it on his second run back from a break. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 356
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (3) |
24th Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, raced slightly wide home turn, pushed along 4f out, ridden 3f out, edged right over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, no match for first two |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 (7) |
7th Sep 2022 Good 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
made all, pushed along 4f out, switched to near side 3f out, faced strong challenge 2f out, drifted right 1f out, kept on strongly, comfortably |
11/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
24th Aug 2022 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
led, ridden under 4f out, headed and lost second over 2f out, kept on but lost third towards finish |
11/2 |
9/2
Form: 656753
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Handled testing conditions best, bounding clear to make it 2-3 over C&D (soft; a 23l winner) four weeks ago; the handicapper has reacted, and he's now 9lb higher moving up into a Class 4; still enters calculations though, with 10lb claimer Gregor Walkingshaw retaining the ride. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
9th May 2026 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders when last seen in the winter but returns from 12-week break on a good mark and is versatile regarding ground; gained his only hurdle win over C&D; no surprise if he features. |
8/1 |
|
8th 12 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Five-time Flat winner who has a consistent profile over hurdles; handles soft ground but has a bit to find with He's Bresilian on last month's Ayr form. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: -54662
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (6) |
15th Sep 2022 Good 2m 1f 27y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly after 2f, headed but prominent after 7f, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 (1) |
24th Aug 2022 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
towards rear, shaken up over 4f out, short of room and switched left 3f out, made no impression |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
1st Aug 2022 Good 2m 1f 47y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
prominent, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 4451-4
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
30th Nov 2023 Good 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Runner-up in selling handicap hurdle last month but well beaten on the Flat twice since, and his record over fences is not convincing; blinkers fitted for first time since 2021; too risky. |
16/1 |
|
10th 6 (7) |
18th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
towards rear, headway and prominent after 4f |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 6470/5
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Very useful on the Flat in his prime and made winning handicap hurdle debut in 2022; has lost his way but the latest run at Wetherby was more encouraging. |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Very useful on the Flat in his prime and made winning handicap hurdle debut in 2022; has lost his way but the latest run at Wetherby was more encouraging. |
25/1 |
|
5th 5 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Very useful on the Flat in his prime and made winning handicap hurdle debut in 2022 but made low-key return from long absence last month and would appeal much more on good ground. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.61 |
| Tricast | £55.87 |
| Trifecta | £65.50 |
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