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GoodHighclere Castle Gin Handicap
- Prize money: £12885
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £11.10
- Place: £2.30
Form: 328-51 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (10) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
in rear |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Dual 7f winner (once over C&D) in spring 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month and now reverts to optimum trip after a failed 1m attempt on Tapeta; on a tempting mark. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (11) |
30th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though. |
7/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 76-900
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 7 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight. |
33/1 |
|
7th 4 (2) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Arrives in fine form, beating The Lost King at Kempton in February and runner-up on his two runs since; sneaking back up the weights and he was only fifth in this race 12 months ago off today's mark. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Still useful aged eight and ran creditably (dropped back to 7f) on Wednesday when bidding for a Kempton double, taking form figures this year to 3212; solid contender who may well remain competitive. |
3/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 497-21 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-0333 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (6) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
9yo who capitalised on some leniency from the handicapper to win at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; goes well there but he's a C&D winner too and he should be in the thick of things again from just 2lb higher. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
9yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on either start this season but wasn't beaten far when sixth of ten over C&D three weeks ago and he's down to a tempting mark; won over C&D last April; possible contender. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 2182-6 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (13) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a losing run at Windsor in June but only five ran there and he has finished down the field in three runs since; looks vulnerable once again. |
33/1 |
|
4 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Only beat four rivals for his 1m win here in June and was pretty much last in his two races on either side of that; again beat just the one home here 16 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Snapped a losing run when beating four rivals over C&D (good to firm) in June but he's not easy predict and was last of 13 at Chepstow two weeks ago; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 00-231 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Well beaten on reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) 30 days ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition today; however, he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and his C&D form figures read 123, with all three of those runs coming in cheekpieces (which go back on). |
10/1 |
|
12th 9 (13) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
This 8yo has gained all eight career wins on turf but does have placed form on AW (including over 7f here last summer); also has a reasonable record when fresh so no surprise to see him go well for a yard that is no stranger to Newcastle success. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 96120- D
Last run: 258 days
W: 8st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (12) |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out |
50/1 |
|
6 (12) |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out |
50/1 |
|
2 (1) |
8th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won off 6lb higher at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August but he's been out sorts since then and has been beaten 12l or more in his three runs for new yard; AW record now stands at 0-9 and he has a lot to prove. |
66/1 |
6/1
Form: 0211-2 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (14) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
raced wide but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
12th 3 (14) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
raced wide but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
9th 5 (1) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in three consecutive starts here (7f/1m) between November 2022 and last December, but not so good in three runs back here at the start of 2024; has too much to prove on his return from seven months off. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 00-044 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has come a stone down the weights this year and been expensive to follow lately; this is easier than he's used to, on his Tapeta debut, as the tongue-tie comes off and blinkers go back on, and a revival wouldn't be a shock. |
4/1 |
|
8th 6 (15) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win since Newmarket last June when 10lb higher in the ratings; had some off-days in the meantime and stopped quickly at Ascot a month ago. |
9/1 |
|
12th 2 (17) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Eight wins, the latest at Newmarket last summer (7f, good to soft) coming off 8lb higher; had some off-days in the meantime but last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: -55294 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (3) |
13th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Has run a series of good races for this yard over 6f and latest backward step here was over 7f; only 1-19 now but has each-way claims on the best of his form; conditions fine. |
10/1 |
|
10th 12 (2) |
15th Jun 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Poor strike-rate but he's run a series of good races for this yard over 6f; stepping back up in trip not enough to tempt. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
7th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Stablemate of Vape; he had been threatening prior to a midfield finish in a stronger race over C&D 18 days ago; yet to race on anything quicker than good |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: /11-44 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted. |
10/1 |
|
18th 13 (17) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Ended last season with a win and second-place finish, enhancing his good record at Ascot; two attempts at this race comprise a creditable fourth in 2024 and narrow success last year; impossible to dismiss, despite being an 8yo who is on another new career-high mark. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 16 (4) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Came from well off the pace to win nicely over C&D a month ago, taking his form figures at Ascot to 23047131 and those were in fierce handicaps; only 3lb higher than last time and course form here is a big selling point. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 411136 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (10) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper. |
25/1 |
|
5 (10) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 (1) |
14th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, never better than midfield |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £68.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £63.91 |
| Tricast | £521.79 |
| Trifecta | £749.40 |