13.50
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)
- Prize money: £28355
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.40
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Group 3 2yo winner on heavy and best form has an older horse has also come in the mud, notably seconds in the Celebration Mile at Goodwood and a 1m Listed race here (wore first-time cheekpieces that now return); having his first run on fast ground and over 1m2f when never dangerous in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot; there are reservations on a couple of counts. |
12/1 |
|
10th 10 (11) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won the Horris Hill at Newbury on heavy as a 2yo and underlined his liking for testing turf when second in the Celebration Mile at Goodwood and a 1m Sandown Listed race (wore first-time cheekpieces) at the end of last summer; ended 3yo campaign on a low note at Newmarket and also ran poorly with a visor added on his Doncaster reappearance in March; given time since; no headgear now and also up in trip. |
25/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
23rd Mar 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won the Horris Hill at Newbury on heavy as a 2yo and underlined his liking for testing turf when second in the Celebration Mile at Goodwood (Charyn over 1l back in third) and a Sandown Listed race (wore first-time cheekpieces) at the end of last summer; ran poorly in 1m1f Newmarket Group 3 when last seen in October but a bold show is assured if back to anywhere near his best in a first-time visor. |
5/2 |
5/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 433711 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Suited by ground softer than good; proved resurgent last time in Redcar Listed contest he'd won a year earlier; on a workable mark returned to handicap level and Jack Dace takes off a bonus 5lb; shortlisted. |
13/2 |
|
4th 1 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Came good in the mud last autumn, winning an Ascot handicap in September and following up in this race; hasn't come close to that level this season, including back on soft ground in that same Ascot handicap four weeks ago, but still no surprise were he to revive in refitted blinkers. |
11/2 |
|
1 (7) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Two 7f soft-ground wins last term were kicked off in a similar handicap on the Saturday of this meeting one year ago; followed that up with a Redcar Listed success under Rossa Ryan one month later; hasn't matched that in two starts this term but this tends to be his time of year and he stays 1m; respected down to his last winning mark. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 21
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 14 (14) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Record is 1-8; gelded prior to substandard effort last month; ran creditably in cheekpieces the time before and that headgear is reapplied today; however, he has something to find on balance of handicap form. |
33/1 |
|
6th 3 (4) |
17th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Seems to handle any ground; ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (7f) in June when last seen; possibilities if he's helped by subsequent gelding operation and change of headgear (now blinkered). |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (7) |
17th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
raced in second, ridden 2f out |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 21 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance. |
6/4 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
A fairly useful 7f winner at his best; gambled on for his new yard and and shaped well when second of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago, just edged out having been set plenty to do; up 3lb but he can make amends with cheekpieces refitted. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 3 (8) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Out of sorts last year for Martin Dunne but was previously a dual winner for Roger Teal, including under Adam Kirby who has recently commenced his training career and now houses this gelding; interesting off reduced mark dropped in class, with a revival possible. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 71 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (5) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
dwelt start and slowly into stride, in rear |
13/2 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
28th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Unable to threaten on last three starts but he's well treated on form as recent as June and perhaps the first-time blinkers will give him a boost. |
9/4 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
15th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
held up in last |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (1) |
20th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Well held in Group 3 on heavy on final 2yo start; won a maiden and novice either side and his French Listed fourth (1m, good to soft) in early July was up with his best form; much better is needed but early days. |
11/1 |
|
1st 3 (7) |
4th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Half-brother to the yard's 2022 QEII winner Bayside Boy; duly showed plenty of promise with his debut success at Yarmouth (7f, good) and perhaps found the heavy ground unsuitable in the Horris Hill when last seen; remains open to progress and commands respect back down in class. |
4/6 |
|
6th 6 (6) |
22nd Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, pushed along and minor headway over 1f out, ridden and no extra final furlong |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 14 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (8) |
17th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Failed to go on after looking smart on his Ascot debut but he steadied the ship when hooded for the first time and edging home in a 1m2f handicap at Sandown (good to soft) in August; returns off a 4lb higher mark but now has to follow one good run with another. |
10/1 |
|
11th 4 (8) |
17th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
never better than midfield |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 130 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (5) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Very useful over middle-distances in his prime but was badly out of sorts on AW when last seen in the winter; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekieces; considered if lively in the betting. |
20/1 |
|
9th 8 (1) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Started out for this yard last August rated 40lb higher; will find his level at some point but only of interest if backed. |
33/1 |
2/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (8) |
29th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
All five races at 7f, the first four on soft and heavy, but good ground made no difference to him when runner-up to an improved one at Newmarket nine days ago (hood discarded); beaten favourite on last four starts but the drop to 6f is well worth a go. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
All four starts over 7f on soft/heavy ground; won on debut last September and good second over C&D a fortnight ago in his first handicap; up 5lb but open to further progress for top trainer and he's on the shortlist. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 (2) |
6th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Raced only on soft/heavy; debut scorer last September; disappointing in the Horris Hill (subsequently gelded) but fared better at Doncaster on reappearance and that form has substance; nicely bred and should still have more to offer; has to be feared. |
15/8 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £62.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £52.20 |
| Tricast | £790.75 |
| Trifecta | £761.80 |
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