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Good To SoftEdinburgh Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £25770
- 1m 0f 208y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2310-1
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (4) |
26th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Won at Newmarket (1m, good) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in his first two starts after reappearing in April, but the handicapper has been in charge in three outings since; 2lb drop not enough to tempt. |
11/2 |
|
8th 5 (10) |
1st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
prominent early, soon in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: -58571
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 19 (10) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material. |
20/1 |
|
4th 7 (4) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Below par on AW last time; largely respectable form on turf otherwise this season, notably Windsor success in August; possibly has very little in hand off current mark, however. |
14/1 |
|
10 (1) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
The latest of three turf wins was at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; one respectable effort on dirt at Jebel Ali in early 2024 but unraced on AW in Britain and he likely needs something new for Tapeta if he's to defy his current mark. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 2210-
Last run: 282 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (6) |
2nd Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Two respectable efforts in handicaps last month, not beaten far at Chester 17 days ago (7.f, soft) despite hanging badly left in the straight; still low mileage and the handicapper is easing his burden. |
9/1 |
|
5th 11 (13) |
15th Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
midfield on outer, bumped after 1f |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 (7) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: 5311-6
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time Flat winner for Marco Botti in Britain; purchased for 89,000gns in August; brings a Flat rating of 89 for his hurdling/stable debut; should be suited by this better ground and of obvious interest given trainer/rider combination. |
5/2 |
|
5 (10) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Improved form after a gelding operation when going close at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and Doncaster (1m2f, good) in March; respectable third of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; enters calculations under Rodriguez. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 (5) |
26th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Gelded in November and improved form when going close at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and Doncaster (1m2f, good) in his first two runs this season; finished last of six at Epsom last time but he got involved in some scrimmaging and is a big player if he can bounce back near best. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 127-37
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner in Britain has made little impression so far hurdling on likely unsuitably soft/heavy ground; yard in fine form and potential improver back on a sound surface. |
13/2 |
|
8th 10 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
10st 9lb |
Flat winner in Britain has made little impression in maiden hurdle runs (two for new yard); failed to improve for a switch to handicap company at Clonmel in January. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 325-20
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie. |
11/1 |
|
3 (4) |
29th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on good to soft but both wins (at 1m3f and about 1m) on good; ran up to his best when a close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in August but needs to pull out more against in-form rivals. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 322-13 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (8) |
15th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won twice this year, over 7.5f at Beverley (soft) and 1m at Carlisle (good); heavy defeats the last twice but he has his sights lowered here with cheekpieces added. |
5/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
13th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
raced wide, prominent, cajoled along 4f out, lost ground quickly 2f out, soon weakened and lost touch |
10/1 |
|
9th 11 (10) |
13th Aug 2024 Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Two front-running wins this year (7.4f/1m, soft/good) and close third here (8.3f, good to soft) two starts ago; not quite at his best at Redcar most recently but he lost a shoe and remains of interest. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 452- BF
Last run: 248 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (4) |
19th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Reacted well to blinkers when winning over 1m at Kempton in August; last of 14 over that same C&D at the beginning of this month but ran better when seventh of 14 over 1m3f there on Wednesday, albeit carrying no win threat; turns out again quickly. |
11/2 |
|
7th 11 (8) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Contrasting performances at this venue (1m) since wearing blinkers, winning in August but finishing last of 14 this month; goes into unknown territory over 1m3f and it's not clear what to expect from him. |
10/1 |
|
14th 11 (1) |
2nd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.92 |
| Tricast | £552.67 |
| Trifecta | £403.00 |
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