14.25
SoftCarlsberg Danish Pilsner Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £65216.5
- 0m 5f 3y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2110 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (14) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 11lb |
Tough-hearted sprinter; more than a match for most 5f sprinters, whatever the place or ground, although speed is his weapon and he found less than Asfoora in the King Charles III at Ascot in June before gaining his revenge at Goodwood, where Asfoora ran under a penalty; slight query about whether this is absolutely his track, having run poorly in this last year and been just workmanlike against lesser rivals on return; otherwise hard to fault. |
9/2 |
|
1st 9 (7) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Versatile ground-wise; very productive and speedy colt whose 2yo campaign culminated in Breeders' Cup win; defied top weight in Listed grade on reappearance, then creditable third in the Royal Ascot event won by Asfoora; this return to a sharper 5f looks ideal, indeed he made all in the Molecomb at this meeting 12 months ago; respected. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 12 (6) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Mostly leads; handles all ground; had one off day as a 2yo, against the older sprinters at York, but otherwise carried all before him over 5f after his debut, his rivals not detaining him for long in the Windsor Castle here and he won two Group races before hanging on for a Grade 1 success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint; did all that was asked against inferior rivals on York comeback but now needs to prove his mettle back against all ages. |
7/2 |
13/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 42618 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (1) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won this on good to soft in 2024 and also close second in C&D Group 2 on good to firm last year; reappeared with Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in May; eased off as if amiss (got upset in stalls) in Royal Ascot Group 1 since but turns out again three weeks later and will have a big say if back near her best. |
7/2 |
|
18th 16 (13) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Third in this race last year (good to firm) and also in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) in September; reappeared with Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month and that form has been franked by the runner-up Rosy Affair; each-way player. |
16/1 |
|
1st 2 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Group 3 winner in July 2024; campaigned mostly at Group 1 level since, making the frame on several occasions, most recently in the 2025 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) where she did well having met trouble; leading player back down in class. |
7/4 |
33/1
- Place: £6.10
Form: 1 D
Last run: 82 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Of interest from a handicapping perspective, 3lb lower than when a close third in last season's Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good); not beaten far into fifth at Windsor 18 days ago; not easy to win with but likely to give a good account. |
13/2 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Tendency to blow the start has often cost him; disappointing effort back in the cheekpieces (off again tonight) in the Goodwood handicap he'd won last season early last month, despite a better break; now 3lb lower but will need to better that somewhat. |
10/1 |
|
8th 8 (11) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Captured this prize last year and largely in good form after, despite his customary slow starts; should strip sharper for his reappearance sixth in 5f Newmarket handicap 17 days ago so he's no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 126 D BF
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (9) |
6th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent. |
12/1 |
|
11 (9) |
6th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 (12) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
pressed leader, lost second inside final furlong, kept on |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 321136 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (4) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
His form has taken a downturn but he's dropped down the weights and there was some promise in his eighth of 14 at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last week in reapplied blinkers (retained), when not beaten far despite being denied a clear run; drops in grade here and could have a part to play. |
11/4 |
|
8th 4 (2) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Six AW runs have yielded four wins, a second and a close fifth (stable debut after a six-month break and off a 7lb higher mark than today's); has blown hot and cold on turf since April but the blinkers worn for his last four wins now return (has raced exclusively in cheekpieces since joining Robert Cowell) and he should make a bold bid to maintain an unbeaten C&D record. |
16/1 |
|
15th 4 (2) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Form has dipped in last two starts, taking record for current yard to 0-5; doesn't look as if he's about to prevail in this warm affair. |
18/1 |
12/1
Form: 102113 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (1) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Three 2yo wins last year, including C&D novice (good to soft) and Deauville Listed (5f, very soft); she's been a fair fifth in Listed races on her two starts this year (heavy/good to firm) but needs something extra now making her first handicap start off a lofty mark. |
9/2 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Three wins as a 2yo, notably a Listed win in France last August (5f, very soft; Gaenari back in second); fifth of 12 in a Chantilly Listed race on her return in March (5.5f, heavy); stable can do little wrong at present but it could be that she would prefer slower ground. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 61
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (2) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won a 6f maiden on fast ground as a 2yo; encouraging seasonal/handicap debut at Haydock in July (5f) and then did too much early at Newbury eight weeks ago when upped to 7f; this may prove his trip and the handicapper is easing his task. |
20/1 |
|
16th 2 (13) |
29th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, soon led |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (3) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last September on second start; well beaten in Group 2 Flying Childers (5f, soft) 11 days later and absent since (gelded in interim); not obviously well treated but this half-brother to The Platinum Queen retains potential and a market move would be interesting. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
15th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
prominent, challenging when pushed along 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on |
6/4 |
|
8th 3 (3) |
15th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
31st Aug 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
made virtually all, faced challenge but going easily under 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, comfortably |
4/1 |
Non-runners
Inquisitively, Toca Madera, Valiant Force, Zoulu Chief
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.63 |
| Tricast | £282.77 |
| Trifecta | £252.50 |
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