14.25
GoodCoral Challenge (Handicap)
- Prize money: £50960
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.55
Form: 1/117- D
Last run: 382 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (6) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Returns to the scene of his biggest performance but that 100-1 success in last year's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes over C&D (good) still seems something of a fluke, having been seemingly helped by the draw; has failed to back up the form in races won by Opera Ballo and Notable Speech this season, beaten about 7l both times; dubious claims. |
40/1 |
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7th 1 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Didn't have the ideal set-up at Sandown (behind Zeus Olympios) on reappearance but still needs to prove the form of his 100-1 success in last year's Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II (1m, good) at Ascot, where he was possibly helped by the draw, can be backed up; may be flattered by his mark. |
33/1 |
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4th 1 (5) |
24th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Dual C&D winner who finished third in this race last year; returns to Sandown but may be flattered by his new rating, having been perhaps helped by the draw when registering a 100-1 success in the Group 1 QEII at Ascot (good) on last appearance; needs to prove he can back up that form. |
20/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.80
Form: 94-435
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
He hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he is a tough and reliable performer who was as good as ever with his excellent second of eight in a Group 2 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago; sets the standard and looks the one to beat. |
4/5 |
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2nd 3 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Made a solid return to Britain when chasing home Jonquil in a Listed race over the straight 1m here (good to firm) in May but comfortably held in the Royal Hunt Cup back here since; has yet to win above Group 3 level and it's likely that will remain the case. |
20/1 |
|
17th 1 (4) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Runner-up in C&D Listed contest last time, maintaining his consistency; Royal Ascot record includes a debut success in the 2022 Chesham and creditable fifth (off 7lb lower) in this race in 2024; Jack Nicholls takes off a useful 5lb; solid contender who again should give his running. |
16/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.05
Form: 0171-3 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (10) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Excellent third in competitive 1m handicaps on both runs this season, firstly the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (good to firm) and then at Sandown (soft); has won here twice and was a fair seventh in this last year; one to consider. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 4 (9) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Suited by good/firmer; record of 2-6 for current yard; creditable third in the Royal Hunt Cup last month on seasonal debut; successful in this contest last year and has to be feared despite being 8lb higher this time. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 8 (17) |
19th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Suited by good/firmer; won the Britannia at this meeting in 2021; disappointing favourite (only tenth) in this race last year and now has to overcome a lack of recent match practice, having been absent since last-gasp success in the Shergar Cup Mile here ten months ago. |
18/1 |
12/1
Form: 3-5821 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
13th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Both wins over 1m on soft and although he hasn't found a great deal in two C&D runs since back from a break (favourite latest) they were both in a higher grade; should have more to come at this level; on the premises. |
5/2 |
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5th 7 (7) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, disputing third over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds |
9/2 |
|
6th 9 (3) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in June and close fourth at Sandown (1m, soft) last month when failing to settle off a steady pace; could build on that latest run when getting a stronger gallop; soft ground would aid cause. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 41-203 C
Last run: 74 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (7) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
On reduced mark but his last win was two years ago and he has form figures of 887788 since last August; down the list. |
16/1 |
|
4 (9) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Hasn't won a race since September 2023 and not as good as he was; the cheekpieces need to trigger something. |
33/1 |
|
7 (7) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
7yo who is without a win since September 2023 and doesn't appear to be the force of old, but he returned from a break at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June and that seventh gives him something to build on; on reduced mark and he's not ruled out back up in trip. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 00-513 CD BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (9) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (9) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
7 (1) |
29th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Below best on first and final starts last season but enjoyed a good campaign, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) in May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to soft) in August; should be suited by a strongly run race at this trip and he's an each-way contender if fully tuned up for his return. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 10-127 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (3) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
His last win was in April 2024 but he hasn't been with John Butler for long and he showed signs of a revival when fourth at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; has claims if he can build on that and he should be fine back at this trip. |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
A useful 1m winner at his best for Jack Channon; offered little in two runs for Brian Toomey this spring though and came in last of 14 for John Butler in 7f handicap here four weeks ago; no surprise if he took a step forward though with new yard among the winners. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: -11011 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (10) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
First of two wins over C&D came in this contest in 2024 off 4lb lower; had a fruitful AW winter campaign; reported to have met with a setback when being readied for Chester's May meeting and returned only when beating just one home in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) recently; has a high draw to contend with here and is 3lb higher than his last winning mark. |
16/1 |
|
17th 7 (15) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Very consistent on AW since last turf appearance; respectable seventh, despite enduring a nightmare passage, in this contest two years ago but is 5lb higher and lacks recent match practice in this compensation attempt; absent since March. |
33/1 |
11/2
Form: 142-92 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Won a competitive handicap at Newbury (1m, good) in May and ran really well when third of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) latest, when he had to wait for room; also effective here and could be in the mix. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 8 (12) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Prevailed by a neck from Indalo at Newbury in May but has been unable to confirm the placings in the Royal Hunt Cup and Coral Challenge; current mark is stiffer than the one off which he finished sixth, amid traffic issues, in this race two years ago. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Prevailed by a neck from Indalo at Newbury in May; unable to confirm the placings in the Royal Hunt Cup but wasn't disgraced; successful on this card in 2023 (7f handicap) and 2025 (this race); solid claims back here. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 024-14 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 177y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Slow ground would be a worry (non-runner due to unsuitable good to soft here on Thursday) and he's unraced over this far; however, this front-runner has an extremely solid record in 1m handicaps here and was a Group 2 runner-up at Ascot (1m) last July; capable of bold bid if conditions suit. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Front-runner; successful in this race in 2024 but that wide-margin win represents his last victory; solid fourth in a good York handicap in May; should be in the thick of it. |
9/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £68.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £57.88 |
| Tricast | £273.45 |
| Trifecta | £256.60 |