17.40
Good To FirmHampton Court Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £85065
- 1m 1f 212y
- Class 1
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.30
- Place: £3.15
Form: 17-13 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (12) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Fast-ground 2yo winner; made it 2-3 with authoritative front-running win at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on return; about 3l behind runner-up Bracken's Laugh when Listed third of four at Chester (10.3f, good) latest but carried 3lb penalty; could improve upon that form if settling better; not discounted. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
King Edward VII and Eclipse entry; won debut on the Newmarket July course (7f, good to firm) and 6l seventh in Longchamp Group 1 (good to soft) on his only other 2yo start; returned in impressive fashion when always front rank to win ten-runner Listed race at Newmarket (1m1f, good) three weeks ago; the extra distance can help and he looks set for further improvement. |
11/4 |
7/4
- Place: £1.55
Form: 812-1 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 (12) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up in Group 3 Hampton Court at last year's Royal meeting and improved again when second in York Group 2 on his next start (both 1m2f, good to firm); his progress has stalled since but the fitting of blinkers backfired (raced too freely) when sixth in a 1m4f Newbury Group 3 last month (first run since gelded) and he showed enough when fourth in Qatar prior to that to think he retains his ability; no headgear now. |
9/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won the London Gold Cup on this card last year and strong form when going close in Group races on next three starts (1m2f-1m4f, good to firm); respectable fourth in Qatar Group 3 (11.5f, good) in February and gelded since; could still have more to offer and he's respected in first-time blinkers. |
9/4 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won the London Gold Cup on this card last year and strong form when going close in Group races on next three starts (1m2f-1m4f, good to firm); respectable fourth in Qatar Group 3 (11.5f, good) in February and gelded since; could still have more to offer and he's respected in first-time blinkers. |
9/4 |
20/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 241-17 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
2 (7) |
6th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Campaigned mostly on good/firmer; took well to first-time cheekpieces in small-field Group 2 at Newmarket (1m4f) most recently; faces a stiffer assignment at this level but he's the only course winner in the line-up and could go well in the retained headgear. |
20/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
2nd May 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, went second and ridden 2f out, stayed on and led inside final 110yds |
9/2 |
9/2
Form: 21-322
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (3) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has improved with each of his five starts, finishing second in Group 3 Prix de Guiche at Chantilly (1m1f, good to soft) last month then occupying the same position in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club there (10.5f, heavy); that latest performance makes this French challenger a key player today. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 15-12
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (6) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
slowly into stride |
11/2 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won two hot conditions races (1m, soft/AW) from his first three starts before close second of four in Listed Dee Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) in May; this has been the target since and he could play a leading role. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 1-33
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 (1) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Several decent efforts in defeat at Listed/Group 3 level for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024; finished third to Galen in 1m2f Curragh Group 3 on seasonal and yard debut in April, then half a length in front of that reopposing stablemate when fourth in a Group 2 back there six weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked and this 4yo won't need to advance his form much to play a part. |
15/2 |
|
4th 3 (3) |
5th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
towards rear |
16/1 |
|
3 (3) |
5th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Long-priced winner on only juvenile start; several good runs in defeat last season for Jane Chapple-Hyam, notably at this trip in Listed company at Newbury and Deauville; on final start soft ground probably not ideal at Newmarket; gelded over the winter; made a solid start for Joseph O'Brien when third behind Galen over C&D; well held. |
16/1 |
18/1
Form: 1212-7 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (7) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up in Group 2 Royal Lodge (1m, good to firm) last September and returned to form with Listed win at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; had something to spare last time and holds leading claims. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Listed winner over 1m last year and signed off his 2yo campaign with a second to Ghostwriter in the Group 2 Royal Lodge on the Rowley Mile (good to firm; won debut on good to soft); below that form in Group 2/3 events over 1m2f in recent months and needs a return to 1m to have a positive effect. |
7/1 |
|
7th 1 (9) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Flopped in the Dante at York on last month's return (1m2f, good; backed into 4-1) but trainer reported subsequently "his bloods were off"; Listed winner at Haydock (1m, good) last September then came second in the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, good to firm); could bounce back with bold show. |
18/1 |
10/1
Form: 43-241
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (2) |
13th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 23y |
9st 9lb |
Second of three runners for yard; 3yo colt is closely matched with stablemate Chemistry; won a Listed at Leopardstown in June (1m4f, good); not a bad effort in a Group 3 at Newmarket on latest (1m5f, good to soft); didn't look like he was crying out for this sort of trip though and not bred for it either; well-drawn but others preferred. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Has raced ten times and is more exposed than his rivals, but it was his first crack at 1m4f when keeping on well for a narrow Listed win at Leopardstown last month (good) and 1m2f looked inadequate at Royal Ascot most recently; versatile ground-wise; not discounted now up in trip. |
15/2 |
|
8th 8 (6) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Fourth in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) before Listed win at Leopardstown (1m4f, good); that was his ninth race and others are less exposed and have stronger form, but he's the sole runner for Aidan O'Brien who has won two of the last six runnings, so is worth a second look. |
10/1 |
18/1
Form: 19-316 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (6) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Maiden winner in 2023 for Andrew Balding and Listed scorer in 2024 for Karl Burke; sold for 520,000gns and gelded since last run; returns from absence and debuts for William Haggas; heed the market signals. |
9/2 |
|
6th 6 (1) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 421-3
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (5) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Comfortably won Dundalk maiden (1m, AW) on third and final 2yo start and close third of five in Group 3 Derby Trial at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) on reappearance; changed hands for £480,000 on Monday (remains in same yard); in excellent hands to continue to progress and could be involved. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
12th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
dwelt start, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
12th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
dwelt start, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 115-22
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (2) |
20th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Dual winner at two is a useful colt but it's been tricky to find a spot for him this term; runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh in May and placed in Listed contest at Deauville in August, both times over this trip, and not shamed in very valuable Grade 3 at Kentucky Downs last time when tried in cheekpieces (left off here); handles easy ground well and should be involved. |
5/1 |
|
11th 10 (11) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Two easy 2yo wins (minor races) and runner-up in Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh (1m2f, good to yielding) last month; however, he was no match for the winner and doesn't appear to be progressing; something to find. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 261-45
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (3) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Useful on Flat for Hugo Palmer, with peak effort when fifth in Sandown Classic Trial last April; changed hands for 52,000gns in October but well held in his three hurdle races since, beaten 40l on last two occasions; he'll be fit but others have more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
|
11th 8 (3) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Useful on Flat for Hugo Palmer, with peak effort when fifth in Sandown Classic Trial last April; changed hands for 52,000gns in October but well held in his three hurdle races since, beaten 40l on last two occasions; he'll be fit but others have more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, didn't always jump with fluency, in rear, outpaced after 3 out, no impression |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.61 |
| Tricast | £144.34 |
| Trifecta | £452.30 |
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