15.00
Good To SoftRoyal Ascot Racing Club Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20812
- 1m 7f 152y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £59.50
- Place: £12.00
Form: 12-4P9 D BF
Last run: 93 days
W: 12st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Useful 2m4f novice chaser but he won a substandard edition of the Rising Stars at Wincanton and his close second at Kempton (with cheekpieces fitted) last time was achieved in a handicap; faces a stiffer task at this level in the retained headgear. |
25/1 |
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2nd 2 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won two Grade 2 hurdles; still learning his trade over fences, safe enough apart from one blunder when winning at Wincanton (2m4f, good), albeit he made a meal of beating a lower-rated rival; out of depth in Grade 1 here since but he's 10lb lower than his hurdle mark now handicapping and still has potential; cheekpieces on; yard has won two of the last three runnings. |
9/2 |
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2nd 5 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Smart staying hurdling who looked as good as ever when ending last season with Grade 2 win from the front at Sandown (2m5f, good); will be very hard to beat on these terms if he jumps adequately on his chasing debut. |
1/5 |
6/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 1168 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Without a win since February 2024 but gave good account when sixth (promoted to fifth) at last month's Aintree festival; 2lb lower here and well worth another crack at 2m4f; considered. |
14/1 |
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6th 22 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
18 races and over two years since his last win, albeit still frequently competitive; below par over 2m5f at Ascot only 12 days ago but his peak form has come at around 2m (third in this in 2024). |
22/1 |
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7th 5 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
17 races and over two years since his last win, albeit still frequently competitive; big majority of his career has been at about 2m (he last went over further in October 2024) and he's never been this far. |
9/2 |
20/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 52862
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
A rising force in the last 15 months and that's gained serious momentum in his last two starts, when winning easily by 7l at Newbury (extended 2m7f, good to soft) and 5l in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m5f, good); strong-travelling sort who's now seeing out his races really well too; up another 10lb but could still have more in the locker. |
9/2 |
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1st 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won over C&D (good) last March and reappeared with creditable third of 16 at Windsor (3m4f, soft) in January; bounced back from lesser run with convincing win at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) last month and this progressive 7yo may be able to take a 9lb rise in his stride. |
9/2 |
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1st 8 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Fine return to action when close third over 3m4f at Windsor (soft; handles good) in January, but he was a bit disappointing over this C&D next time and needs to bounce back. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: O52135 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (10) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Multiple Flat/hurdles winner who came back from an absence (after a nasty spill at Plumpton) with encouraging third at Salisbury (good; not clear run) in May; didn't build on that at Goodwood (also 1m6f) this month but he travelled well until soft ground likely got the better of him; drops in trip and he's not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (7) |
12th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
11-time winner under rules who made a fine return from 389 days off when third of nine at Salisbury (1m6f, good) last month, looking unfortunate not to go closer; good or faster ground may suit ideally, but he handles soft; respected in his bid to make it 4-5 in Class 4 handicaps on the Flat. |
9/2 |
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3rd 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 44y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Six-time Flat winner who scored a fifth win on turf when taking Sandown handicap (1m6f, good) off 2lb lower in July 2024; also a multiple winner over hurdles who was on the premises when taking heavy last-flight fall at Plumpton just over one year ago; interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this comeback. |
13/2 |
9/2
Form: 001 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (13) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 141y |
9st 7lb |
Three Flat wins include over 2m1f at Killarney and more recently 2m AW success in March; back from a break with encouraging third (Party Dress second) in Leopardstown lady riders' handicap last month; one to consider. |
9/1 |
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3rd 4 (5) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 1m 7f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Dual-purpose gelding snapped a long losing run at Dundalk (2m) in March; seen just twice since and has failed to replicate that effort; questions to answer for now. |
9/1 |
|
13 (23) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW in March but was well behind that rival from 8lb worse off at Gowran on latest; might prefer further than this these days. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 2-210
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
Useful handicap chaser at up to 2m5f, albeit quirky and having saved his winning in this sphere for Kempton; admittedly right up to best in Ascot contest on penultimate start; last two efforts suggest this new trip is worth exploring but he comes with some risk, especially in such a competitive field. |
20/1 |
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3rd 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Has his quirks but talented and his win in this last year was the first of three victories at this track (2m2f-2m4f); he's close to a career-high mark, off which he went close last month at Ascot (2m5f, soft) despite looking disinterested early doors; a danger to all. |
9/4 |
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2nd 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 13y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Wasn't going from some way out when favourite behind Etalon here last time but he'd previously won comfortably at Kempton (2m2f, good) and run creditably in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) where the hill proved too much; still relatively young; 5lb better off with Etalon and could turn the tables. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 9130 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Well handicapped on form shown for Dan Skelton and ran his best race since joining David Pipe when a rallying third at Ascot (2m5f, soft); this return to further is worth exploring. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Triple hurdle winner who has claims on his best form for Dan Skelton but he's failed to beat a rival in two runs for current yard; has had wind surgery but he needs a major revival after another break. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Triple hurdle winner who has claims on his best form for Dan Skelton but he's failed to beat a rival in two runs for current yard; has had wind surgery but he needs a major revival after another break. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 112 D BF
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Has a record of 4-8 over fences and ran well on most recent attempt in this sphere (poor effort over hurdles since); on a career-high mark but she's the only course winner in this field and 2-3 at Kempton to boot. |
7/2 |
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2nd 3 |
15th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Reverted to fences with a hard-fought success at Stratford (2m1f, good) and perhaps found good to firm too lively when tailed off back there 28 days ago; can be hard to predict but she's capable of a big run. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders over hurdles this spring but reverted to fences with a hard-fought success here (2m1f, good; front pair clear) last month and has obvious claims if in similar form again today. |
11/4 |
10/1
Form: 231 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Regressive 7yo who had a disappointing campaign last season; returns from four-month break on a dangerous mark but was soundly beaten on both previous starts here and has quite a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
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7th 8 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Defied higher marks three times in 2024 but his 2025 form took a turn for the worse; chance depends on whether this first start of 2026 results in a turnaround. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 422
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
All five wins over hurdles have been at 2m; hasn't won since his return to action in October and ran poorly when eighth of nine finishers at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month; handicapper is at last relenting but his best chance of success in the short-term may be back at 2m. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Record of 5-23 over hurdles and placed a few times as well; a bit up and down this season but ran respectably in the new blinkers at Fakenham last time and now regular cheekpieces return over a longer trip that may suit him better. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: F11F39 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Won hurdle races on very soft ground in France and a 3yo race on good at Huntingdon; ran moderately back from a break last time but did go close at Uttoxeter the time before (2m4f); could go well, though stamina for this far is unproven. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Won hurdle races on very soft ground in France and a 3yo race on good at Huntingdon; ran moderately back from a break last time but did go close at Uttoxeter the time before (2m4f); could go well, though stamina for this far is unproven. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
351 days off before two runs this autumn, on second occasion showing he stays 2m4f when runner-up at Uttoxeter; he'll need a bit extra to win this, though. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: O131 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who ended last year with a brave success at Hereford (3m2f, good to soft); well held there in both runs this spring but he got involved in a battle up front last time; a player if he can get back near his best. |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Steadily worked his way back to form this season, culminating in a narrow win over C&D (good to soft; 5lb higher today) in December under 7lb claimer; reverted to a lesser show 19 days ago but perhaps he needed that run after more than three months off. |
3/1 |
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5th 4 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Had been struggling but has steadily got himself back on track and prevailed narrowly over C&D in December on latest appearance; 6lb higher for this and connections claimed another 7lb last time through Isabelle Ryder, but he had dropped to a fair mark anyway. |
2/1 |
33/1
Form: 41O3 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
12th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Yet to add to his juvenile hurdle win in 2022 and has not shown a great deal on two appearances for new stable this spring (2m4f/2mf); swaps blinkers for first-time visor here. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
5th Jun 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger. |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 |
5th Jun 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 261 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Dangerous off this mark on peak hurdle form but finished last on the Flat only recently after a long absence; trip/ground fine but has some questions to answer. |
13/2 |
|
7 (8) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won a 1m6f AW handicap off 1lb higher on his yard debut in November 2022; better known as a quite useful handicap hurdler since but he hasn't been seen since finishing a creditable third at Perth in August 2024; chance he'll be using this as a prep ahead of a return to hurdles but the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Got the better of Quaresome (who runs in the 5.35pm) and Castel Gandolfo when scoring at Market Rasen (2m, good) in June; however, the tables were turned (weakened into seventh, beaten over 10l) in the valuable Summer Handicap Hurdle the following month; yet to taste success from this mark. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 315452
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won Fontwell maiden (2m1f, good to soft) for Milton Harris last December but he has a mixed record since; wasn't beaten far when third of five at Uttoxeter two weeks ago but he's now 1-11 over hurdles and others are more convincing. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £496.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £405.28 |
| Tricast | £5520.82 |
| Trifecta | £7728.80 |
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