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GoodCopper Knight – Winning Most Horse At York Handicap
- Prize money: £10800
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.80
Form: 454522 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 (11) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
C&D win on soft last November; a couple of promising efforts this year and further rain won't hurt his chance; would be of more interest at a lower level though. |
16/1 |
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7th 6 (1) |
8th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Proficient with cut underfoot (achieved three RPRs in 90s on soft/heavy, 5f-6f); absent since finishing third to Rock Of England at Ripon (5f, good) in June; capable from this mark if ready to roll; consult the market. |
4/1 |
7/1
- Place: £6.80
Form: 655893 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
18th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 5f 8y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Defied higher marks twice on home soil in 2021 and won in Bahrain last December; 0-12 this year but posted encouraging efforts the last twice, latest when 1l second at York (soft) last Friday; could well go one better. |
5/2 |
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2nd 9 (14) |
13th Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Hasn't won in Britain since 2021 but some useful efforts in 2023, including here; needs things to go better at the start than they sometimes do if he's to play a part. |
7/1 |
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3rd 6 (4) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Has drawn a blank this season but he retains a good chunk of ability, running well at Haydock in June off a 5lb higher mark and beaten under 4l in a hot York sprint latest; capable of a big run but slow starts have been a feature the last twice and that sounds a note of caution. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 832147 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (2) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four 5f wins since December, including C&D, with the latest coming at Lingfield 24 days ago; only 2lb higher and looks set for another prominent showing. |
13/8 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
4th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Busy since the autumn; some narrow defeats to go with three 5f wins, on Polytrack elsewhere and Tapeta; ran flat at Southwell recently but he's realistically weighted if that wasn't a sign that he's going off the boil. |
9/2 |
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6th 5 (2) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 360168 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
140 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 3lb
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1 (3) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
On a lengthy losing sequence and he came in last of six in 5f handicap at Thirsk 25 days ago; others appeal more. |
6/1 |
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6 (5) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Regressive 5yo who has been unplaced all six starts for new stable this year; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Chester (5f, good) last month, having set a brisk pace, but was well below that form (albeit from a wider draw) there three weeks ago. |
11/2 |
6/1
Form: 761971 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (4) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Placed just a couple of times this term; remains on a long losing sequence, unlike fellow 9yo Impressor, but can't be dismissed off current mark; won a better race on this card two years ago. |
10/1 |
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17th 19 (19) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Placed twice in Class 6 last month but failed to live up to market expectations at Carlisle last week, extending his long losing run; this 9yo needs to raise his game, back up in grade. |
14/1 |
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7th 9 (4) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Can lead; the latest of his nine wins came in Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024 and that was off a mark 24lb higher than today's; solid third behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago and the recent rain will be in his favour; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2022 and he's respected. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 113950 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (10) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Similar type to Jordan Electrics, being a veteran who is still capable of winning races, as shown at Chester (5f, heavy) nine days ago; back up 3lb but scored off this mark three times in 2025. |
12/1 |
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1st 11 (2) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Veteran; has 18 wins to his credit, five over this C&D; not at his best since Beverley win in May (5f, good to soft) but now 8lb lower; 5f on soft ground is ideal, well drawn and one to consider. |
7/1 |
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8th 8 (5) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: 734812 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 4 (1) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached. |
33/1 |
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14th 6 (6) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared. |
10/1 |
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1 (6) |
9th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 553522 D BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
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2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
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16 (11) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 051191 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (3) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
All five wins have come over 5f on turf and was only beaten a head at Thirsk (5f, good) six days ago; 1lb well in and won't mind what the weather does; major player. |
100/30 |
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2nd 1 (12) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has won five times on turf on a variety of ground; did best of her group when ninth of 17 at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) on her return but failed to beat a rival home at Yarmouth 55 days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 631201 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (2) |
31st Jan 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong |
9/2 |
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7th 2 (2) |
31st Jan 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark. |
9/2 |
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2nd 7 (7) |
8th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: -13050 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (4) |
4th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Wins both came first time out but he ran poorly for his new yard on comeback five weeks ago, having struggled during a limited campaign last year; often pulls hard and has plenty to prove now. |
8/1 |
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11 (4) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case. |
16/1 |
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11 (4) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: -37000 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 11 (13) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Smart in his prime and a multiple winner over the years but became disappointing after last season's winning reappearance and was last of 20 when back in action at York in May; needs to turn things around. |
33/1 |
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20th 11 (2) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; understandably not the force of old but won on 2025 reappearance (off 6lb higher) and has a strong York record (6-18). |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Alligator Alley, Bergerac
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £89.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £62.91 |
| Tricast | £786.67 |
| Trifecta | £997.30 |
Selections
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