17.40
Good To FirmGolden Gates Stakes (Handicap)
- Prize money: £56694
- 1m 1f 212y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.80
Form: 451-1
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 7 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
5yo who has raced only ten times; looked very promising in the first part of the 2024 season and things clicked again with a 2l win at Newbury (1m2f, good) two months ago; possible player after a 5lb rise. |
9/1 |
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1st 1 (3) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Talented 5yo, but has endured some lengthy absences in his career and was returning from another 280 days off when seventh of 24 in the Spring Cup here (1m, good) last month; return to this trip is not a problem and he's interesting down in grade. |
9/2 |
12/1
- Place: £3.05
Form: 312-44
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 (18) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Narrowly won a Salisbury novice (1m, good to firm) on second start and has been a quiet improver in defeat in Group events since; this season he's been fourth on good ground in the 1m Craven at Newmarket and 1m2f Dante at York, but this handicap debut seems to demand a chunk more. |
12/1 |
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4th 3 (7) |
16th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Narrowly won a Salisbury novice (1m, good to firm) on second start and continued his progress in Group 3s since with second at Leopardstown (1m1f, heavy) and fourth of seven on reappearance at Newmarket (1m Craven, good); readily outpaced by the principals in the last named, so lags behind some of these on form, but this longer trip can aid his cause. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 (7) |
16th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Narrowly won a Salisbury novice (1m, good to firm) on second start and continued his progress in Group 3s since with second at Leopardstown (1m1f, heavy) and fourth of seven on reappearance at Newmarket (1m Craven, good); readily outpaced by the principals in the last named, so lags behind some of these on form, but this longer trip can aid his cause. |
14/1 |
20/1
- Place: £4.35
Form: 31-619 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Front-runner for his two wins, latterly against six rivals in handicap at Newmarket (off 6lb lower) in May; tongue tied that day and when well beaten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (also 1m2f on good) five weeks ago, when he raced in mid-division; others bring more compelling claims. |
20/1 |
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9th 1 (5) |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Front-running colt who beat six rivals in Newmarket handicap (1m2f, good; off 7lb lower) most recently, taking record to 2-4; open to further progress but isn't sure to get such an easy lead in this bigger field. |
14/1 |
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9th 1 (5) |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Front-running colt who beat six rivals in Newmarket handicap (1m2f, good; off 7lb lower) most recently, taking record to 2-4; open to further progress but isn't sure to get such an easy lead in this bigger field. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 3-125
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (10) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
5l winner of a Dundalk maiden (1m, AW) in February on second start and good second of three in a conditions event over that same C&D in March; 8-1, creditable fifth of 13 at the Curragh (7f, good) on handicap/turf debut nearly three months later, front rank long way, which he needs to improve on markedly but he's an appealing prospect for 1m2f. |
16/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
25th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Was a 5l Dundalk maiden winner over 1m on second start there and ran a fine race again there next time over the same trip; travels strongly in his races so the drop back to this trip should suit; of interest. |
5/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
25th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Was a 5l Dundalk maiden winner over 1m on second start there and ran a fine race again there next time over the same trip; travels strongly in his races so the drop back to this trip should suit; of interest. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 331-P7
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (7) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Sole success came back in 2023 but he got back on track with second of six in 1m2f handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago; needs to reproduce it now. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Only 1-27, the win when with Ralph Beckett; had been badly out of form this season but ran better in a new tongue-tie over 1m here last time when close up behind Mariner; possibilities if as good again as he stays this far. |
8/1 |
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6th 7 (4) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Only win in 26 runs was a 1m nursery at York in October 2023 for Ralph Beckett; badly out of form this season and cheekpieces made no difference last time; they are replaced by a first-time tongue-tie now. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: U35-13 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Possibly unsuited by the return to soft ground and/or something was amiss last time; drops back in class, having kept better company since handicapping, and returns to the scene of his easy novice win (sole AW run); interesting. |
9/2 |
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8th 6 (4) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 1f 212y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Impressed on reappearance (after being gelded); ran well but didn't stay 1m4f on handicap debut at York and then found significant trouble in running when travelling with purpose at Royal Ascot (1m2f); only 4-1 for a strong handicap at Glorious Goodwood but never picked up; that needs forgiving but he remains of interest; probably fine on all ground. |
8/1 |
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6th 9 (7) |
1st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 9-221 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Dual Flat winner in Britain on good-to-firm; improved on moderate hurdles debut when beaten 17l at Listowel on good 84 days ago having raced plenty keen; each-way claims if building on that. |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Progressive 3yo for William Haggas in 2024, winning twice over 1m2f on good to firm; hasn't reached those heights since and was tailed off at Killarney on hurdles/stable debut; hood worn that day now left off. |
50/1 |
|
10th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; progressive 3yo on Flat for William Haggas in 2024, winning twice over 1m2f on good to firm; hasn't reached those heights since, including in latest two starts for Owen Burrows; purchased for 16,000gns in October and goes hurdling now in new headgear. |
11/1 |
8/1
Form: 54-122 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 16 (3) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Comfortably won 8.5f handicap at Epsom (good; unraced on firmer) in April; good second over 1m2f at Goodwood (heavy; made most) ten days later and back at Epsom (good to soft) on Derby Day; raced freely in mid-division for the latter race, so he should be able to find extra if settling better but having such a low draw again may not help. |
8/1 |
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2nd 8 (1) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Comfortable winner of 8.5f handicap at Epsom (good) in April and good second of six at Goodwood (1m2f, heavy; made most) ten days later; another 3lb higher today but has strong claims, for trainer who won this race in 2017, 2019 and 2022. |
100/30 |
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2nd 1 (9) |
3rd May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, led 6f out, headed inside final 110yds, weakened towards finish |
5/4 |
33/1
Form: 83-165
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Front-runner who defied top weight at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago and won over this C&D (good to soft) last September; has run some good races on soft ground in the past; he's just 2lb higher than last time and can produce another bold show. |
5/1 |
|
1 (9) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who won at Chester (1m2f, good) in July and returned to form when third of five in Listed race there (1m4f, good to soft) last month; he's saved his best for Chester this season but has shown promise at York in the past and the drop back in trip is a likely plus; can make a bold bid. |
20/1 |
|
3 (1) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
This course rather dominates his turf record, most notably with a big career best to win 1m2f handicap in July in good style from the front; the scale of his defeats at other tracks on his last two outings is a concern and although better seems likely on this return to Chester, stamina is in doubt. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 1-40
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (3) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Has a few useful pieces of form but is 0-8 since debut success and never landed a blow returned to handicap level most recently (1m); chance largely depends on how well she responds to change of headgear. |
40/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Suffered seven defeats since a winning debut on heavy ground but has finished runner-up in two of her three handicaps; possibilities, for all that better could have been expected of her in a York Listed last time (stays 1m2f). |
10/1 |
|
11th 6 (4) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
0-6 since debut win in 2023 but some strong handicap form, finishing second at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft) last October and occupying the same position behind Supermodel on last month's reappearance at Nottingham (1m, good); could have more to offer now back up in trip and she's in calculations. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 5-81
Last run: 47 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Responded well to first-time cheekpieces when winning over C&D (good) last month but he was well held back here (fifth of seven) 13 days ago; finished behind some of today's rivals in that race and he needs to step up again after that. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces (added to tongue-tie) when edging ahead late on over C&D (good) four weeks ago; not the most convincing (carries head awkwardly under pressure) but he's only been nudged up 2lb. |
9/4 |
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1st 2 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Expensive to follow since picked up from Charles Hills (turned over three times as favourite this year) and is tried in first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood at Yarmouth in the spring); a good test over a stiff 7f is fine but he doesn't always convince. |
6/1 |
13/2
Form: 25-311 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
13th Oct 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 84y |
10st 0lb |
soon prominent on inner |
7/2 |
|
15th 17 (1) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 0lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
|
9th 16 (15) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 8lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: 41-20
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (2) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Had dropped to a good mark prior to making all in a lower grade at Sandown (1m, good to firm); solid chance off 3lb lower and goes on all ground. |
7/1 |
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1st 2 (2) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
His losing run is up to 13 and he's not as good as he was, but off a reduced mark he's run well to be third on his last three outings, over C&D (good to firm) last time after a two-month break; could be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Dual winner on turf for Tim Easterby; has dropped to a good mark and close up in a couple of Class 5s over 1m at Kempton; likely to need more here. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 7-8323
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 (1) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Seems to go on most ground and made it 21st-time lucky with a short-head success from The Bureau Club over C&D this month; 4lb out of the weights so 7lb higher, which may be enough to anchor him. |
12/1 |
|
1st 7 (6) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Good 2yo form; remains a maiden after 20 starts but he's fallen a long way in the weights and, at odds of 4-1, was a clear second over C&D 55 days ago; considered. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Useful as 2yo but hard to place since and remains a maiden; found his level again of late and would be suited by ground softer than good, having been inclined to lug left round Bath the last twice; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 1-5318 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (13) |
2nd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
led, headed and weakened inside final furlong |
8/1 |
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1st 3 (6) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) last November and added an Ascot handicap (1m, good) in May; out of the frame in three starts since, though not disgraced when sixth of 14 in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last month; bit more needed all the same. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.01 |
| Tricast | £252.43 |
| Trifecta | £284.80 |