18.15
Good To FirmBuckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)
- Prize money: £56694
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 2
- 30 runners
Runners: 30 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.60
Form: 382-21 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (18) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Highly tried after his impressive win at 2024 Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) but has mainly been disappointing; second of six at Hamilton (1m) 12 days ago was clearly his best show this season but he needs to build on that today over a new trip. |
18/1 |
|
2 (4) |
17th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Highly tried after his impressive win in last year's Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm), but has mainly been disappointing and only beat two home in the same race four weeks ago; rain not a problem but still has enough to prove; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
7/1 |
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25th 12 (27) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Well ahead of his mark last June when taking this race to pieces but he never went on from that and has been slow to come to hand this year; first-time cheekpieces could hurry him up and he's only 1lb higher than last year so has a big weights chance. |
5/1 |
20/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 247224 BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (7) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
His losing sequence goes back 22 races to February 2024; however, he's often run well in the interim and he's been given a bit of help from the handicapper ahead of this reappearance; can be in the mix if fully tuned up. |
10/1 |
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8th 11 (9) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
5yo whose 31 starts have been at 5f-7f and his losing spell goes back to February 2024; however, he's run many big races in the interim, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in August when finishing strongly for a share of third, and on that evidence this first crack at 1m is well worth a go. |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £6.35
Form: 66-901 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (13) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
As usual, he was held up before breezing through the field to win the Balmoral Handicap over 1m here last October (soft; 4lb lower); needs to put this season's performances behind him but arrives here fresh and rain would heighten interest. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 11y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Held up; excellent 2024 in handicaps on varied ground culminated in his Balmoral triumph at Ascot (1m, soft) in October; never having raced beyond 1m asks a question but he saw it out well that day and has a form chance if putting this month's reappearance (18-1 in Listed race) well behind him. |
7/1 |
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8th 2 (7) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Shaped well in a few top handicaps prior to deservedly landing a big pot in the Balmoral at Ascot (1m, soft) last October; whether his hold-up style lends itself to a Listed race around here remains to be seen but he's a big player on form if ready to roll after nine months off. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £5.45
Form: 475-30
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (15) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Perhaps hasn't hit the heights his novice form threatened but he's still a smart performer and he acquitted himself with great credit in the Stewards' Cup seven weeks ago on his first crack at sprinting; travelled strongly on that occasion but just lacked a change of gear at a crucial stage and this track may prove a better fit; contender. |
11/1 |
|
4th 9 (24) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Looked hot property when running away with a York novice last May (1m, good to firm) and pitched into the St James's Palace Stakes on the back of it (creditable sixth); has some solid 7f handicap form this season, including a fourth at Royal Ascot (still second with 100 yards to go); suffered a blip in the Bunbury Cup last time and now drops to 6f; not the most solid of options. |
16/1 |
|
18th 2 (11) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Raced mainly on good/firmer; respectable fourth in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently, albeit having a better trip than some of his rivals; has not won for 14 months. |
11/1 |
14/1
Form: 02-572 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (11) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
7yo who hasn't been able to reproduce his very best form this season but he's dropped down the weights accordingly and there have been promising signs on his last few starts, finishing fifth of 17 over C&D (good to firm) in August and fourth of 14 at Ayr (1m, soft) last time; in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Former winner at this meeting; operating a little below his really smart best so far this year but his handicap mark has edged down and his latest fifth came in a strong 17-runner handicap at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm; has won on soft); eased another 1lb; contender. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 23-913 D BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (9) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Has gained both handicap wins at Chester, including over the bare 7f at this meeting (good) in May 2024; respectable fifth in this last year; a reappearance run over 6f at the Newmarket Craven meeting could have put him spot on for this; likely to be in the mix here again. |
8/1 |
|
8th 2 (6) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has course form and is capable of being involved; however, has gained both handicap wins at Chester, latest in May 2024, and may be more interesting back there with this reappearance under his belt. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Three wins, all around a left-hand bend, but the latest was back in May 2024; has run some solid races in defeat this year and showed promise at this track on his debut; others are more persuasive. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 00-505 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June. |
14/1 |
|
10th 2 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June. |
14/1 |
|
7 (15) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Four of his five wins have come at Ascot, including when registering his only win since 2022 in the corresponding race 12 months ago; that was run at a crawl though and subsequent efforts don't suggest he is the answer. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 25-549 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (8) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Regained the winning thread in Pontefract Listed event (1m, good) on his return to British soil in July and respectable 1l fourth to Jonquil in Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (good to firm; Ice Max 2l back in fifth) 13 days ago; should go well but Ice Max met trouble in running in West Sussex so he's no good thing to confirm that superiority over Karl Burke's charge. |
100/30 |
|
3 (3) |
24th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Had thirditis this year until regaining the winning thread in Pontefract Listed event (1m, good) returned to British soil last time, taking record to 6-22; has several pieces of Group form, notably a success at Deauville last August; solid claims back up in class. |
4/1 |
|
4 (5) |
27th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Has winning form in Britain, France and UAE; has a touch of thirditis this year but went close in Chantilly Group 3 over 1m most recently, running close to his best; again likely to be thereabouts. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 647053
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (10) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Should be thrown in on even last season's best but he has found it tough going for Robert Cowell this year; drops in class with cheekpieces fitted but drawn widest and others look safer. |
33/1 |
|
6 (8) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Off a 3lb lower mark when very nearly winning a 6f Class 2 handicap here last October (soft) on final run for John Ryan; however, a case can't be made on what he's shown during a light 2025 campaign. |
33/1 |
|
1 (5) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Interesting on the pick of his form and he's on the same mark as when second in a better race at Doncaster last October (6f, soft); two modest efforts for his new yard this year but this is less taxing than the Stewards' Cup last time. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 5103-0 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (9) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Progressive last year, with two wins, and not disgraced in good handicaps at Royal Ascot and York the last twice, but needs to raise his game. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (12) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
|
10th 24 (20) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
All five wins at 7f, on AW and turf, but he couldn't raise his game when well held off just 1lb higher in a similar C&D handicap (good) in October and this again looks a step too far. |
50/1 |
18/1
Form: 203-21
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner; well handicapped, being 8lb lower than for his Chester win last May, but he didn't fire at that meeting two weeks ago and he now has a point to prove. |
12/1 |
|
13th 12 (6) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Prominent racer with a very good Chester record, including a win in this race on good to firm in 2024 (also third on soft in 2023); off for 20 months prior to finishing well held at the Newmarket Craven meeting three weeks ago but he led for long enough to think plenty of ability remains and this has presumably been the target; could bounce back to form with a bang. |
5/1 |
|
13th 2 (8) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in this race in 2024 when it was staged as a Class 2; made all at Chester (7.5f, good to firm) on his next start and it was a solid fourth back there (7f, good to soft) when last seen 20 months ago; yard going well and handicapper has given him a shot too; watch the market. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 090-42 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh. |
16/1 |
|
3 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade. |
7/1 |
|
11 (1) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: -54061 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Last year's Golden Mile win at Goodwood (strong record there) shows he's still smart on his day; respectable return to action when fifth in good conditions race over 7f here three weeks ago but he's gained the vast majority of his ten career wins on slower ground than he's likely to encounter this afternoon. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (1) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Last year's Golden Mile win at Goodwood (strong record there) shows he's still smart on his day; third in this in 2022 but hasn't beaten a rival in the last two runnings (all reappearance); safe to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 285807
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player. |
11/2 |
|
7th 4 (12) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 5-3061 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark he returned to form when third of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Final Night second); he can be in the mix back up 1lb if backing up that latest performance. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle. |
18/1 |
|
7th 9 (7) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Record of 8-42 on turf, the most recent win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last July; finished last on his AW return in March and no impact when beaten 10l in Doncaster's Spring Mile a fortnight later, but he's won over 1m and there's nothing wrong with this mark. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 45-108 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (3) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
dwelt start |
6/1 |
|
7th 10 (14) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
ducked right start, in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Smart form in winning a 7f handicap on the AW in April but mostly disappointing since on turf; questions to answer. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 36-130 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (8) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Returned to form to win big-field handicap at York (6f, good) this month on third stable start, going one better than in the same race 12 months previously; a 6lb rise shouldn't be enough to prevent another big run. |
11/2 |
|
1st 20 (4) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Soundly beaten this spring on first two starts for new yard; however, he's 1lb lower than when second of 16 in this race last year for Richard Hannon, and he won here in 2023; capable of bouncing back with a bold show. |
12/1 |
|
7th 10 (7) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Had two attempts at this race when with Richard Hannon, winning off 4lb higher in 2024 and losing his chance with a poor start last year; likely player if back to best in this second outing for new stable. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 10-547 CD BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Won the International at Ascot and a 6.5f course handicap on soft at the St Leger meeting in a very good 2023 campaign; has failed to hit the same heights this year but now dangerously well handicapped and recent efforts have been a bit better. |
11/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
He's had a disappointing campaign but has dropped down the weights and took a big step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers (retained) when a close fourth at Ripon (6f, soft) last Saturday, having been slowly away; this course winner may be able to build on that latest performance. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (10) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
It's been a struggle for him so far this year, including back under favourable conditions at Doncaster 13 days ago, but he's down to a good mark and possible the switch to blinkers will pique his interest. |
9/1 |
40/1
Form: 6-5970 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (2) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
raced far side |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
in rear |
13/2 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Both turf wins on soft and won a Listed race on AW in November; ducks and dives regarding the trip but he nearly made his first 6f turf handicap a winning one at Goodwood recently; back up 4lb but has course form at 7f; interesting. |
11/2 |
40/1
Form: 126-10
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Has won on firm but best form on soft, as when winning the Lincoln (1m) in 2024; lightly raced with little return since but he was hampered on Newcastle AW last June; entitled to be rusty for new trainer on this first run since; missed a race earlier this month due to good to firm ground. |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: -36220
Last run: 83 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (9) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
slowly away, in rear |
9/2 |
|
12th 6 (12) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; not at his best in two turf starts this summer but his mark has eased 4lb as a result and his better AW record provides hope for a revival. |
25/1 |
|
5th 8 (2) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; handed tough assignment in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot when back from a break (well beaten) but he's now just 1-17 on turf and others have more compelling credentials; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 2505-4 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (2) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more. |
5/1 |
|
1 (7) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated. |
10/1 |
|
2 (17) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: -95066 D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (10) |
31st Jul 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Both AW wins came here, including over C&D in 2023, but form tailed off sharply at the end of last year, after which he had wind surgery; not much to shout about in four runs this term and he's developed a habit of starting slowly; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
8th 7 (1) |
3rd Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Formerly quite useful but he was ending a losing run when dead-heating at Wolverhampton (9.4f; best AW form on that track) in November and he hasn't recaptured last year's best efforts in three runs this time round. |
20/1 |
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6th 4 (6) |
19th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Regressed last year, mainly over shorter, and seems happier on Tapeta; well held in two runs back from wind surgery and the cheekpieces come off again as he steps back up from 7f. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 29-235
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 6 (9) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
French raider with a strike-rate of 1-27; while that doesn't bode well, he finished like a train (from stall 11) to finish second in this last year (2lb higher) and he's not been beaten far in his last three races at Deauville. |
6/1 |
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2nd 7 (11) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
in rear, plenty to do 2f out, good headway against far rail from over 1f out, kept on well and went second final strides |
12/1 |
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2nd 7 (11) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
in rear, plenty to do 2f out, good headway against far rail from over 1f out, kept on well and went second final strides |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 2410-1 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 3 (8) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Won a big pot at Cork (7f, good) in May 2024 off 7lb lower; lightly raced since; two runs this season have come at Cork over 7f and he went close in the first one; this trip may be on the sharp side. |
17/2 |
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7th 8 (19) |
13th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Form is uneven; has the merit of being a C&D winner who ran well here on seasonal debut; holds an edge over Chicago Fireball on that running. |
10/1 |
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2nd 4 (3) |
6th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, took keen hold after 1f, headway but hung right 2f out, led over 1f out, headed towards finish |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 49-601 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (9) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
Seemingly back in prime form when making all at Goodwood (7f, good) in June but cut little ice in major handicaps on next two outings; sure to appreciate this ease in grade but still has something to prove. |
11/2 |
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17th 8 (15) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Holds poor claims, having trailed home last of 26 in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently; again incurs a penalty for his Goodwood success earlier in June. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 478837 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 (9) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023. |
15/2 |
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11th 2 (1) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 193-59 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
30 (15) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Sole win in 7f maiden on AW in March 2023; seen only four times since but there was plenty of merit in his front-running ninth of 21 in the Victoria Cup over C&D in May and there's time for him to do better yet; this is still a big ask. |
16/1 |
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9th 13 (21) |
11th May 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
dwelt start, soon led |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 2-0000
Last run: 5 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 3 (5) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win in April; respectable fifth of nine off this mark at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) three weeks ago. |
10/1 |
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5th 3 (1) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win five weeks ago; one concern is that he was below form last September on his only run at this track. |
8/1 |
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1st 5 (10) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
In the frame in six of his eight starts since returning to the AW last September, but his losing run is mounting yet he remains 8lb above his last winning mark; others more compelling. |
11/1 |
50/1
Form: 616-00 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (11) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle. |
16/1 |
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9th 5 (9) |
15th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run. |
8/1 |
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10th 7 (11) |
5th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 60y |
9st 7lb |
Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £96.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £110.46 |
| Tricast | £2147.43 |
| Trifecta | £3323.20 |