15.35
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £92772
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 24 runners
Runners: 24 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: -41262 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (8) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
reluctant to load, raced far side, in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
|
1st 22 (14) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Strong handicap form as a 3yo, including a Royal Ascot success; tumbled down the weights after a barren 2022 and coaxed back to his best by Julie Camacho, winning at Haydock in July and running well in the Stewards' Cup (sixth) and again when missing out narrowly in last week's Portland; 2lb well in but others may have his measure here. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 13 (13) |
16th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Smart and progressive as 3yo, including on heavy; had a walkabout season in 2022 but has a useful mark to exploit for new yard and duly did so when making the running at Haydock in July (6f, good; first-time cheekpieces, retained since); hasn't lost face in his two runs since and this intermediate trip can suit (seventh of 19 in this race last year). |
14/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: -39191 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (10) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Has won Class 2 handicaps over 7f at Haydock and Chepstow this season; better than ever when just missing out in the 6f Ayr Gold Cup two weeks ago and this 3yo is improving steadily; appears to have no ground preferences. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 13 (12) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Sprint promise as a 2yo but it has been over 7f that he's really kicked on this summer, winning Class 2 handicaps at Haydock and Chepstow either side of a good run in a valuable Ascot event; still has some upside but dropping in trip isn't sure to be of benefit. |
14/1 |
33/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 631197 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (6) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Tough handicapper who ran a fine race when third in the Ayr Gold Cup on his first crack at 6f; third, beaten over 3l, off this mark at York four weeks ago (6f, soft) but that only tells half the story as he trounced the other runners on the stands' side and was also comfortably best of those to race up with the pace; still capable of better at this trip and he's a much better horse now than when last seen on AW (when he appeared to handle Tapeta well enough); deserves a good prize. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 (14) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
raced near side, led group |
16/1 |
11/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 707818 D BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Horse
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (2) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Missed a chunk of his career but has shown what a high-quality sprinter he is when sharing a major 6f handicap at York in August and later finishing a close fourth of 24 in the Ayr Gold Cup in September; not for the first time he subsided on testing ground last month but of interest now switched to the AW (dam and two of her siblings won on Polytrack). |
6/1 |
|
5th 5 (10) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, raced far side, towards rear |
13/2 |
|
4th 12 (13) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Missed 2022; first signs of retaining ability with his eyecatching finish in the Wokingham; excuses on next two starts before producing a strong finish to dead-heat with Summerghand at the Ebor meeting last month (6f, good to firm); finished behind his old rival in Ireland 13 days ago when running creditably without threatening; 3lb wrong under his penalty but this test could suit him well; shortlisted. |
11/1 |
18/1
Form: 041008 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (7) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, raced far side, in rear |
11/1 |
|
5th 6 (10) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Unraced at 6f since a narrow debut success three years ago; ready winner of a small-field handicap at Newmarket in May (7f, good) off 3lb lower; unplaced three times since but all in top handicaps and he ran well at Ascot eight weeks ago, doing second best of those to race on the far side (those just behind him on that side have done well since); his stamina will be an asset and the ground is unlikely to be an excuse; chance. |
18/1 |
|
0 6 (13) |
29th Jul 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on soft and good to firm; had a solid record over this trip until disappointing in major handicaps the last twice; those two duck eggs don't reflect his best ability but they certainly temper enthusiasm. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 254202 D BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (6) |
14th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ended 2022 on a high and she's continued the good work, albeit without winning, this season; runner-up three times in Listed events and also ran well in the Ayr Gold Cup when racing nearest the far rail; handles all ground but the recent rain is an obvious positive. |
5/2 |
|
6th 3 (3) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Capable 2yo (ran well at this meeting); form took off on bad ground last autumn, winning two good 5f handicaps before an easy win in a 6f Listed event at Doncaster in November (heavy); 0-6 this year but ran as well as she ever has when second in a 6f Listed event at Chester seven weeks ago; rider's claim useful but she could really use the heavens opening if she's to come out on top. |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 070760 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 3 (6) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 (18) |
6th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Comes alive at Ascot, successful in two Wokinghams as well as the Group 3 Bengough Stakes at this meeting in 2022; below par so far this year but his mark has fallen and he wasn't beaten far when seventh in the Ayr Gold Cup two weeks ago; high on the list returned to a course he loves. |
7/2 |
|
7th 2 (25) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Made giant strides from humble beginnings, winning two Wokinghams as well as a Group 2 and two Group 3s; has only run to form twice this year, albeit often in the face of stiff tasks, but this mark (dropped a further 4lb since the entry stage) is within range and this is his first shot at a 6f handicap in 2023; not the biggest surprise were he to spring back to life. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 977493 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (5) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
raced far side, prominent |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
30th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
raced centre early, soon switched sharply left |
6/1 |
|
8th 18 (21) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Still seeking his first win of the year but he's been a fixture in the top sprints and has performed with credit in many of them; third to Bielsa here in 2021 and close up in fifth last year (off 9lb higher); no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once again. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 035574 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (12) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Useful 6f handicapper who scored four times in 2022; much less productive (0-9) this season, albeit performing respectably on a few occasions, ninth in Ayr Gold Cup latest; not crying out for this return to 7f. |
25/1 |
|
9th 16 (6) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Yet to win in 2023 but he's run some good races, notably a second to Bielsa at York in May and a fair effort on soft at Doncaster last week; 3lb badly in today but the York run was off this mark and any improvement for the addition of a visor would see him go well. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
15th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Yet to win this year but he retains ability and has slipped down the weights; has form on soft ground but seems best on good or faster; others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 0-2103 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (10) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Smart handicapper who made a flying start to the season, second at Redcar before seeing off 20 rivals at York's Dante meeting; ran to form in the Wokingham, Stewards' Cup and Ayr Gold Cup before a more subdued effort at York four weeks ago (raced on the favoured far side); third, albeit well beaten, over C&D in Group 3 company in one AW start; shouldn't be far away. |
11/2 |
|
7th 8 (9) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
re-shod, raced far side, towards rear |
14/1 |
|
10th 14 (1) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Won this race under an enterprising ride in 2021 (raced alone up the stands' rail from stall 25); as good as ever this year, winning a competitive 6f handicap at the Dante meeting and running well in both the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup (third of 27); drawn on the opposite flank to his 2021 success; each-way shout. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: /61160 D BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (23) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Looked set for the top when winning useful 6f handicaps on slow ground in the spring; came unstuck on faster ground in the Wokingham (7-2f) and then got bogged down in the Stewards' Cup (100-30f) seven weeks ago; there should be no excuses with the ground today and if he returns to his spring best then he'll be in the thick of it. |
7/1 |
|
18th 5 (6) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Created a positive impression winning 6f handicaps at Newmarket and Ascot in the spring (good to soft and soft); unable to justify short-priced favouritism in the Wokingham, beaten under 3l into sixth on ground that may have been too lively for him; hard pressed to say the handicapper has caught up just yet, and the return to slow ground looks in his favour; major player. |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 160975 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 (1) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
raced far side, in rear |
11/1 |
|
12th 19 (5) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Fine record on slower than good; ground was good when he finished down the field here 12 months ago but he's long appealed as the type to win a feature sprint when underfoot conditions are in his favour; the Stewards' Cup looked one that might have got away, finishing comfortably on top of the group who raced far side but only fifth overall (cheekpieces first time, retained); chance will be enhanced by any further rain; interesting. |
9/1 |
|
5th 15 (2) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Has long appealed as the type to win a big sprint when getting the slow ground that suits him so well; well backed and won easily at Doncaster on his seasonal return (6f, soft) and hasn't really had his conditions since; last of seven at Pontefract last month but he was apprentice ridden and came very wide in the straight; blinkers worn there (travelled strongly) are now replaced by cheekpieces; a return to soft going can spark something extra. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 162986 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (1) |
14th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Course winner; two turf wins in the first half of the year, the second of them coming off 5lb higher; finished behind three of today's rivals over C&D 11 days ago (not well positioned) and vulnerable for win purposes once more. |
25/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
3rd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Better known for his turf exploits but he is a winner here and has dipped 3lb beneath his last winning mark (June); they've been strong handicaps in which he's struggled of late. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 851100 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (3) |
18th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
In his element in heavy-ground handicaps for new yard, winning the 6f Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood and over 5f at Doncaster recently; had comparable form on Polytrack earlier in career and romped away on Wolverhampton Tapeta in June but his Newcastle form is a worry, a Group 3 defeat being easily excused but the last to finish in two subsequent handicaps. |
7/1 |
|
1st 3 (9) |
28th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
In rude health for much of the summer and he's just 1lb higher than when winning the Stewards' Cup (6f, heavy) in August; however, he's failed to replicate that form on his four runs since and needs to raise his game. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 552126 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 24 (22) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Better than ever this summer but beaten fair and square off this mark in a lesser event at Wolverhampton 16 days ago. |
66/1 |
|
6th 9 (4) |
7th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Three-time course winner, all over further, who's been in fine form round Windsor this summer, latterly when going close at a big price on softer ground than ideal (first-time blinkers); is one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
7th Aug 2023 Heavy 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
6yo who made it 3-7 over C&D when justifying favouritism in a Class 4 event in June; that was a clearcut success but this is tougher off 5lb higher on this big step back up in grade and all of his turf wins have come on good to firm; blinkers added. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 008040
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (11) |
27th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who's become hard to win with and been on the downgrade this year, coming 22lb down the weights; late in the day to be making his Tapeta debut in a new form of headgear and will need some luck if dropped in as usual from stall 11. |
12/1 |
|
21 (19) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
|
18/1
Form: 121500 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (3) |
21st Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Back to the same mark as when beating 20 rivals in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket on 2000 Guineas Day; not so good in top sprints since and the drop to a Class 3 didn't spark a return to form at Goodwood five weeks ago; revival not out of the question but others appear safer. |
7/1 |
|
9th 1 (2) |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
dwelt start, always behind |
15/2 |
14/1
Form: 133145 C BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (10) |
13th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Highly admirable 5yo who has won twice this season (1m/7f, soft/good), with his most recent win his third at York; creditable fifth of 19 over C&D in August and not disgraced in the Ayr Gold Cup last time when denied a clear run on his first crack at sprinting; key player now back up to 1m. |
6/1 |
|
18th 4 (19) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
He has taken his form to new levels this year, winning handicaps at Thirsk (1m, soft) and York (7f, good) as well as several fine efforts in top 7f/1m events; further success beckons but he drops to 6f for the first time in a demanding event and it did take him a while to pick up at York last time, for all he had to briefly wait for a gap. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
24th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: 140709 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 11 (11) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Blew mark when a close fourth at Haydock (Group 3; 7f, good to firm) in June; subsequent handicap efforts suggest another struggle is on the cards. |
66/1 |
|
9th 5 (6) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
The majority of his form suggests he faces a hopeless task in this field but he did run well in a Haydock Group 3 in June (7f, good to firm) and isn't exposed at 6f; still easy enough to swerve. |
33/1 |
|
11th 3 (9) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Progressing well for Charlie Fellowes this year, winning 7f handicaps at Doncaster (soft ground, easily) and Haydock (good to firm) in the spring; excelled himself in a Haydock Group 3 in June but it resulted in a huge hike up the weights; ran well at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) when doing best of the stands' side group; creditable run in the Bunbury Cup and should be quick enough to cope with the drop to 6f; others are more favourably handicapped though. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 540007 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (8) |
22nd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Last two wins came in similar C&D contests in October/November 2021; back-to-back good runs off reduced mark at Newcastle this month (Alligator Alley behind latest); yard still quiet but couldn't rule out. |
4/1 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
10th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Welcome return to form when second over 6f here last week, travelling well; still has considerable handicapping scope (BHA-rated 104 last summer) and the return to 5f won't hurt; one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 5 (11) |
3rd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Hit and miss this year but has been contesting some strong handicaps and on a tempting mark now; has run plenty of good races here. |
16/1 |
18/1
Form: 041376 CD
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Now 4lb lower than when winning at Doncaster in April and 7lb lower than when third behind Bielsa in a big-field sprint at York's Dante meeting; heavy defeats at Ayr and York after an eight-week break but he's a C&D winner and it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue to see him bounce back. |
20/1 |
|
22th 13 (12) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, raced near side, towards rear |
28/1 |
40/1
Form: 172607 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
4th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins on the AW at the start of the year, a maiden over C&D and a valuable conditions event at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta); best effort on turf when chasing home Shaquille in a Listed contest at Newbury (6f, good) in May, but not at his best in recent starts; return to the AW may help and if it does he would be a major player despite the penalty. |
8/1 |
|
22th 5 (9) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Bred to sprint and he looked set for a bright season when winning a 6f conditions event at Newcastle on Good Friday; chased home Shaquille at Newbury in May and beaten under 5l when sixth in the Group 1 King's Stand at Royal Ascot; suspicion there's a bigger effort lurking but he did finish his race off weakly at York 13 days ago. |
40/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
10th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Progressive on AW; good second to star sprinter Shaquille at Newbury (6f Listed) in May, then ran respectably in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot; form dipped in Newmarket handicap two months ago but this 3yo may still have more to offer; not dismissed. |
12/1 |
22/1
Form: 711158 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (5) |
6th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Following wind surgery he immediately won three in a row in the summer (7f/6f, good/good to soft) and is on a competitive mark on that form; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and a revival is required. |
16/1 |
|
23th 21 (7) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Instant benefits from a wind operation in May, winning 7f handicaps at Chester and Haydock before producing a career-best RPR when powering home in the Scottish Stewards' Cup; two defeats have followed but faced stiff task in a Listed race formerly and then had a duff draw last time; good Irish apprentice booked; prominent racer who should give it another good go. |
22/1 |
|
8th 1 (11) |
2nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Goes well here and he's been in the form of his life this summer (after a wind op), winning handicaps here and Haydock (both 7f, good) before an impressive display in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton in July (6f, good to soft); stiff task at the weights in a Listed race here four weeks ago (6f, soft) and couldn't get to the front early (forced very wide at the first turn); another drop in trip today but stall 11 looks offputting. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 064214 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (8) |
18th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
awkward start and slowly away, towards rear |
12/1 |
|
14th 1 (21) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
dwelt start |
12/1 |
|
24th 1 (15) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Marvellous sprinter who is part of the furniture in the top sprint handicaps, winning the 2020 Stewards' Cup and landing this race 12 months ago off a 5lb lower mark; no sign his powers are on the wane this year, dead-heating with Albasheer in a 17-runner handicap at the Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) before a solid fourth at the Curragh latest (did best of those to race towards the far side); it will probably require a return to his absolute peak to defy this mark as a 9yo but he's unlikely to be far away. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Juan Les Pins
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £191.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £137.09 |
| Trifecta | £3179.30 |