19.40
Good To FirmHighclere Castle “The Perfect Gin” Handicap
- Prize money: £3925.5
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.70
- Place: £2.50
Form: 4-5164 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope. |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well. |
13/2 |
|
4th 10 (3) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: -74164 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
15th Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Standing dish here having recorded seven of his eight wins at the track, three over this trip; best of three efforts for this trainer was the first of them here (5.5f, good) last month; it's hard to rule him out here but he needs to be much better than his last two starts. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
1st Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Won seven times here; back with Grace Harris last two starts; lasted pretty long in front over C&D but was then beaten a fair way out when ridden the same way over the bare 5f here 18 days ago (just held off reopposing stablemate Sisters In The Sky for eighth). |
12/1 |
|
8th 11 (11) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Gained the last of his three C&D victories in 2024; rejoined former yard and got back on track with third of nine in 5.7f classified event here eight days ago; considered. |
12/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 356828 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (1) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 331321 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (4) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven wins include two at this track over 6f (good to soft/good to firm) but her last success came in October 2024; beat only one rival home on her reappearance here over 6f last month and now drops back in trip on her return to classified company. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Mudlark who starts her campaign off a lowly mark; she has a nine-month absence to overcome, however, and that hasn't been the time to catch her in previous seasons. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (8) |
14th Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Effectively 11lb lower than when winning on heavy ground at Windsor (5f) last October but placed on only one of her nine appearances this year and evidently not as good as she was. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 659624 D BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (4) |
15th Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
5.5f course winner (firm) who arrives on the back of a revived 5f win at Chepstow (good to firm); up 3lb for that but has won several times from higher marks and has to be taken seriously. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has eight wins on turf but losing run is mounting up; needs to rediscover his form. |
5/1 |
|
7th 10 (3) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Close third off this reduced mark at Brighton (6f, good to firm) last month and he can't be discounted; however, this 8yo has been inconsistent this season and was soundly beaten back at Brighton most recently. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: -80875
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (4) |
19th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-13 but he's still relatively unexposed as a sprinter and he wasn't beaten far into third at Brighton ten days ago; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
9th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
12-race maiden with form figures of 5808756 for his new yard since December; has dropped a long way in the weights but slow starts have been an issue at times and he was never involved at Salisbury two weeks ago; others are more convincing. |
9/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
24th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Started handicap life on an unrealistic mark for Richard Hannon last year but is competitive now and shaped nicely again last time; it remains to be seen whether he has the toe for 5f but he's a keen-goer and one of the more interesting runners. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 535-68 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (10) |
24th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Always tended to do best in the second half of the year but has been on the downgrade for a while; didn't build on a fair comeback behind Symbol Of Hope in the spring last time. |
20/1 |
|
8th 6 (5) |
15th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Always tended to do best in the second half of the year but he's adaptable regarding ground and is well treated now; offered enough behind Media Guest on his recent comeback here (lost both front shoes) to suggest he's worth a look. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 90-55
Last run: 71 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (7) |
24th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well held on her handicap debut in the spring (has since refused to enter the stalls at Chepstow; 25-1); Bama Lama looks yard's best chance. |
20/1 |
|
3 (2) |
8th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Easy to back at 16-1 when fifth of the seven runners on her C&D handicap debut; that was on soft ground and she's unraced on this surface (her useful dam relished the mud). |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
14th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, hung right and weakened from over 1f out |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 977823
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (10) |
14th May 2025 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact. |
33/1 |
|
6th 11 (10) |
14th May 2025 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact. |
33/1 |
|
8th 9 (3) |
4th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
37-race maiden who finished last off today's basement mark on latest appearance in September; hopes are pinned on subsequent wind operation making a big difference. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 7-4361 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (3) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Beaten a neck and a head in this race last year; has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury last month and a visit to Brighton, a track she likes, could only produce a fourth of nine last time; handicapper's trying to help, though. |
7/1 |
|
5 (1) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner who has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; on dangerous mark but has bit to prove again after that last run and she's now 1-26 in handicaps; visor removed. |
11/2 |
|
2 (1) |
23rd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Beaten favourite on AW last time; only 1-25 in handicaps, compared to 2-5 at classified level, but has done her winning on turf and holds a fighting chance in this field. |
9/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £71.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £65.56 |
| Tricast | £271.67 |
| Trifecta | £428.00 |