14.45
GoodBetfred Blue Riband Trial (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £28355
- 1m 2f 17y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.10
- Place: £3.10
Form: 5241-
Last run: 208 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Seemingly ring-rusty on Group 3 return at Newbury two weeks ago, the same story as in 2025 when he followed that race with a win at this meeting in a four-runner 1m4f Group 2 with first-time cheekpieces; they were kept for two modest efforts last June but have not been called on this season; this is his first handicap and he has a big chance if springing back to his best. |
7/1 |
|
5th 4 (7) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won Group 2 at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last May in first-time cheekpieces, which were kept for two modest efforts in June but not today; first run since a gelding operation in September; ring-rusty on his 2025 reappearance in this race and the market may reveal whether the same is expected this time. |
12/1 |
|
9th 3 (9) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Displayed improved form in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) when winning the Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last month; flopped in the Group 1 Coronation Cup at Epsom subsequently but was reportedly unsuited by the good to soft ground; he could be just the type of older horse his trainer excels with and he's not ruled out. |
25/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 16-
Last run: 206 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Unraced on soft; record of 0-7 since debut success but is heading back in the right direction, having posted form figures of 432 this term, latest effort in notable handicap at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm); turn looks near. |
11/4 |
|
1 (1) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 15y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who has returned this season having been gelded, keeping on well for fourth at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) and doing likewise when third of 18 at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good); this step back up in trip looks the right move and he's high on the list. |
9/4 |
|
10 (17) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who was not seen last year after a Group 2 at Royal Ascot; 11-2 for handicap debut on Oaks day at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) on reappearance, hanging left on the camber but making late headway into fourth of 13, up with his best form; has the same mark today and clear chance he can build on that performance. |
4/1 |
5/4
Form: 2122-
Last run: 192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (1) |
21st Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Building up a useful CV and his comfortable all-the-way Group 3 win at the Curragh (1m2f, good/yielding) last month was a personal best; galloped on strongly that day and should stay this extra 2f; another plausible candidate for Aidan O'Brien. |
9/1 |
|
1st 1 (7) |
26th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
made virtually all, clear before halfway, ridden under 2f out, pushed out, comfortably |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 (7) |
26th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
made virtually all, clear before halfway, ridden under 2f out, pushed out, comfortably |
4/1 |
3/1
Form: 126- BF
Last run: 192 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (16) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
30th Jun 2024 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 12lb |
prominent, led after 1f, clear when ridden under 2f out, headed but kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: 11-
Last run: 181 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (6) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Lightly raced since winning both races at two; ran okay in two Group 3s to start this season but has struggled to land a blow in 2m4f/1m6f handicaps the last twice; in calmer waters here but with a bit to prove. |
10/1 |
|
8th 9 (2) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
4yo who has had only seven races and acts on any going; fourth in 1m4f Group 3 at Newbury on reappearance hinted he may have staying potential; although running creditably, his subsequent 2m Group 3 and 2m4f Royal Ascot handicap didn't really prove his stamina and he now has his first go at 1m6f; whatever his ideal trip may be, he needs some improvement. |
12/1 |
|
11th 6 (14) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
4yo who has had only six races; keeping on for fourth over 1m4f at Newbury (good) on 2025 reappearance hinted he may have staying potential; that wasn't confirmed over 2m here (good to firm) later in April, in his third Group 3, but that was a slowly run race and this is his first handicap. |
28/1 |
66/1
Form: 343-
Last run: 126 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (2) |
29th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
made all, travelled strongly, increased tempo over 3f out, shaken up and went clear home turn, went further clear over 1f out, unchallenged |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
6th Jun 2024 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, went second after 2f, lost second inside final furlong, soon no extra |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
1st May 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Broadly similar efforts in a trio of 1m maidens on synthetics last backend, and remains to be seen whether the RPR of 90 for last week's 5l sixth of six in a slowly run Blue Riband Trial (good) flatters him; winning exploits of one half-sibling at 1m4f and beyond offer encouragement. |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £86.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £84.53 |
| Trifecta | £175.60 |
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