15.35
GoodBetfair Sprint Cup Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)
- Prize money: £242106.33
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £14.70
- Place: £3.20
Form: 05-115 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
0-9 since winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) in September 2023 but he's often run extremely well in the meantime, finishing placed in the 2024 and 2025 runnings of the King Charles III Stakes here (5f, good to firm) and third on last month's reappearance in the Group 2 Minster Stakes at York (6f, good); each-way contender at a track he obviously relishes. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 12 (9) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Still capable of classy form, having been placed in the last two runnings of the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot; however, he's on a losing run, being 0-8 since landing the Sprint Cup at Haydock in 2023; getting on and returns to action as an 8yo. |
14/1 |
|
3 (3) |
30th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has made into a high-class, dependable sprinter and he wasn't beaten far in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; far from disgraced in another Group 1 at Deauville last time when the extended 6f possibly stretched his stamina; all his wins have come on good ground or firmer so rain could jeopardise his chance, but he's the one to beat on form in first-time blinkers. |
13/8 |
40/1
- Place: £9.60
Form: 127594 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (1) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has won just one of his last 17 races and was tailed off in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket last week; would be a shock winner. |
40/1 |
|
9th 6 (8) |
11th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
towards rear |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Has blown hot and cold this season, best efforts when beaten a nose in Group 2 Duke of York (6f, good) in May and when winning Group 3 at Deauville (6f, good to soft) in July; faced stiff task but well held even so in Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last week; has a chance if on a going day. |
14/1 |
16/1
- Place: £10.70
Form: -51101 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (11) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
In foal to Frankel; sold to new owners for 3,000,000gns last December and broke her Group 1 duck with Meydan success (6f) on reappearance; didn't live up to market expectations returned to 5f at Royal Ascot, albeit not ideally drawn; normally consistent and made the frame in several top sprints prior to her Dubai performance; likely to rebound. |
9/1 |
|
14 (1) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Very reliable mare who stood a tough 2024 season with fortitude, regularly on the premises in the top sprints, including when fourth, having every chance, in this one (the first of two runs at the meeting); she achieved more when going down only narrowly from a poor draw in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) in August; sold for 3,000,000gns in December; returned to action with a Group 1 win at Meydan (6f) in April and she looks set for another big run at the top level. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 13 (1) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
raced far side, midfield, headway inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, ran on well towards finish |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 4-3031 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 17 (13) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Prominent racer who comes firmly into the reckoning on her neck second to Mill Stream in the July Cup; last month's seventh at Haydock is best ignored as she was poorly drawn; versatile ground-wise and she shaped well when fourth to Art Power in this race 12 months ago; impossible to rule out. |
11/1 |
|
7th 13 (15) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Raced alone on the near side when fine fourth in this last year (good) and this front-runner has gone close in 6f Group 1s the last twice, namely the Jubilee (good to firm) and the July Cup (good); seems versatile ground-wise; another bold bid can be expected; firmly in calculations. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
pressed leader, led 3f out, faced challenges over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 603157 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 (14) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
10yo who is very hard to fancy on what he's produced on his last three starts, down the field in the Temple Stakes at Haydock four weeks ago; however, he showed considerable spark as recently as last October, with a Grade 2 win in the US, and he won this race in 2023 (at 80-1) and 2024 (14-1); didn't run in it last year; certainly not written off today. |
66/1 |
|
10th 1 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Won the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot in 2023 and 2024 and added 5.5f Grade 2 win at Keeneland last October; however, this 10yo wasn't at his best at Meydan in March on his sole run this year, and the drop back to 5f and the forecast slow ground are likely negatives. |
33/1 |
|
10th 4 (10) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Best on good or quicker; his trainer has done so well to keep him to such a high level over the years and he's 2-2 here (including this race in 2022) as well as winning two Group 1s at Royal Ascot, the latest only last June; however, yesterday's rain won't have been welcomed. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: -63211 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 5 (8) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Posted a personal best when picking up well from off the pace to land the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket by a neck from Swingalong; perhaps feeling the effects of several hard races when only fifth of 16 in French Group 1 next time, but he now returns from 11 weeks off and may not have reached his ceiling just yet; goes well on a soft surface. |
11/1 |
|
1st 4 (11) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, headway on far side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden and challenging, led inside final 110yds, kept on well |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 (8) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Highly progressive last year (including on fast ground) and better than ever when landing the Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes (6f, good) last month; got up late on at York, suggesting today's stiffer course may well be a positive, and this thriving 4yo holds solid claims. |
9/2 |
66/1
Form: 483476 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (8) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Six runs at Ascot have yielded two Group 3 wins (6f) as well as a third in a Group 1 over C&D; back to form with a good third in a competitive AW handicap (6f) two weeks ago; 1lb rise not insurmountable; respected. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 (13) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Smart performer on his day; finished second in the Group 3 on this card 12 months ago and ended 2025 with an Ascot win at that level; it has been a mixed back so far in 2026 but he is edging down the weights and has too much ability to discount; accessories tried last month are now dispensed with. |
12/1 |
|
13th 1 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Group 3 winner at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he's versatile ground-wise; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his four runs this year, in handicaps on the last two occasions, and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: -81422 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 (5) |
18th Apr 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Triple Group 3 scorer; failed to beat a rival when last seen but is likely to rebound, having performed well in this contest for the last two years (close second in 2022, won in 2023); now an 8yo and it's a deeper renewal but he's very hard to dismiss. |
9/1 |
|
14th 2 (5) |
18th Apr 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Triple Group 3 scorer; failed to beat a rival when last seen but is likely to rebound, having performed well in this contest for the last two years (close second in 2022, won in 2023); now an 8yo and it's a deeper renewal but he's very hard to dismiss. |
9/1 |
|
10th 2 (10) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Narrowly beat Commanche Falls on same terms in similar event at Newmarket (6f, good) in April; respectable second in both Group 3 attempts since, in France; holds solid-looking claims back at this level. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-6013 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (8) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Having dropped down the weights he was a close second at Ascot (6f, good) in May on his stable/seasonal debut, and perhaps the soft ground didn't suit at Epsom last time; not written off but this 8yo has been regressive and remains without a win since June 2023. |
10/1 |
|
12th 16 (1) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Proved resurgent with close second at Ascot (6f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; defied a stone higher mark in the Wokingham three years ago and has possibilities even though he hasn't won since. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 807076 CD BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 (10) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days. |
14/1 |
|
3 (11) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away. |
9/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 2-4192 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (3) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Capable of smart form, such as placed efforts in two July Cups, but is getting long in the tooth and seems unlikely to break his Abernant duck at the fourth attempt (record in this race reads 404); losing spell goes back almost three years. |
25/1 |
|
11 (9) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has run well at long odds in several Group 1s, including when second in this race in 2022 (150-1) and when third to No Half Measures in this year's July Cup (40-1), but he was never a threat in the Sprint Cup six weeks ago and his overall record is none too consistent. |
50/1 |
|
9 (11) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up in the July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in 2023 and, having been lightly raced since, he was a 2l third of 14 to No Half Measures in that same Group 1 two months ago (good to firm); each-way claims if reproducing that form but his profile indicates it's far from guaranteed. |
66/1 |
14/1
Form: 11-801 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 (1) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Won the Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket (6f, good) last September and left her first two 3yo runs well behind when Listed winner at Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight ago; needs to step up on that latest form but her juvenile exploits provide hope in that regard. |
14/1 |
|
1st 10 (1) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
8st 9lb |
High-class 2yo, winning four of her five starts with the pinnacle her impressive Cheveley Park success in September (6f, good); didn't stay 1m on soft ground in the 1,000 Guineas but not unreasonable to have expected better at Royal Ascot nine weeks ago; as an unpenalised Group 1 winner she has to be taken seriously but there must be reservations. |
2/1 |
66/1
Form: 1-656U D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (9) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Creditable second on reappearance when bidding for a second win in the Palace House at Newmarket; hindered by poor draw at Royal Ascot since; landed this contest (good to firm) 12 months ago, despite carrying 3lb extra, and has no penalty this time; major contender. |
11/4 |
|
25th 10 (4) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Acts well on good or quicker; Listed winner over C&D; has had excuses for two Group 1 defeats at 5f in Britain, not ideally drawn in this race last June and checked in his run in the Nunthorpe at York in August, albeit still doing well in the latter in fifth of 17 to Asfoora; useful comeback at Newmarket in April when a close second to Night Raider; can be thereabouts. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 7 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Acts on flat tracks but he comes into his own when tackling a stiff test at 5f, as when winning this race last year, taking C&D record to 2-2, and roaring home to win a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; cheekpieces worn in October are discarded; yard in form; not to be underestimated. |
5/1 |
40/1
Form: 32-310 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 (16) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ran well in defeat in 2yo Group 1s on final two runs last season (6f, good) and won 3yo Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) this May; he's better than he showed in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot but others are more compelling. |
40/1 |
|
13th 2 (14) |
24th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Runner-up in Group 1 Middle Park (6f, good) on final 2yo start and left reappearance run behind when making all in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) last month; carries 3lb penalty here and this brother to 5f superstar Battaash goes beyond a sprint trip for the first time, but there were some strong hints last year that he would be suited by 7f and he's firmly in calculations. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
21st May 2023 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 5lb |
raced far side, made all, pushed along from under 2f out, ridden when faced challenge 1f out, edged right but kept on well inside final furlong, just did enough |
15/8 |
10/1
Form: 12-125
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 (7) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Not quite at best in York Group 2 a fortnight ago but it was same story in that race 12 months earlier; two starts ago she was beaten just a neck by Khaadem in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and it will be no surprise to see a prominent showing in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 (4) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Only sixth of nine when favourite for this race last year but she hasn't looked back since, winning a Listed race and a Group 3 over this trip and running a cracker when beaten a neck in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot in June; goes well fresh; key player. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 15 (3) |
24th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Gifted mare with Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 wins over 7f, looking at least as good as ever with an easy reappearance AW success at Lingfield six weeks ago; that should have put her spot-on for a second attempt at this race (beaten only 1l into fifth on reappearance last year when she got going just too late to land a blow); considered best on good ground or firmer; big shout. |
7/1 |
10/11
Form: 1-1111 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 11 (5) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
It's a concern he's reared at the start and been slowly away the last twice, but he recovered each time to post impressive Group 1 wins in the Commonwealth Cup (6f, good to firm) and the July Cup (6f, good to soft); has won seven of his eight starts and on form he stands out as the one to beat. |
10/11 |
|
1st 9 (9) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
reared start and slowly away, pulled hard, raced in last, rapid headway and went second 4f out, led under 3f out, ridden and hung left final furlong, kept on well |
3/1 |
|
1st 8 (4) |
23rd Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
reared start and slowly away |
9/1 |
40/1
Form: -46160 D
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (2) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Ties in with Annaf on Portland form (finished 2l fourth); faced a much stiffer task in the Foret last Sunday (midfield); successful at this level in 2020/2021 but her subsequent strike-rate is underwhelming. |
11/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
16th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Usually aimed high and appreciated the return to Listed race when winning mares' race at Bath in April (5f, good to soft; also suited by 6f on good or quicker); can be excused her two starts since but lacks a recent run and this is her first run in a handicap. |
11/1 |
|
18 (11) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
fourth two years ago |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £583.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £459.32 |
| Tricast | £26954.75 |
| Trifecta | £12469.10 |