15.50
GoodChampagne Pommery Brut Royal Gold Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 0m 7f 15y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.40
- Place: £5.70
Form: 457467
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Three-time AW winner, two of them over C&D, and he's tumbling down the weights; one to keep an eye on in the betting but he's struggled to get competitive since December; major turnaround needed in a switch of headgear. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (5) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Triple AW winner but his last success was 19 months ago and he's struggled in four runs for current yard; mark is tumbling but he needs a big turnaround back up in trip; cheekpieces return. |
8/1 |
|
9th 6 (9) |
29th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Three-time AW winner who was also successful on turf at Musselburgh (7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August 2024, but he's struggled in three starts since joining this stable; dropped another 3lb. |
22/1 |
9/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: 2-3561 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (8) |
20th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner off a 13lb higher mark last December; rather disappointing earlier in the season, but better efforts on last three starts and has a chance off his current good mark. |
9/1 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
1st Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
While his 2026 campaign has been underwhelming, he has dropped down the weights and three of his last four runs have been creditable; each-way claims back into Class 6 company. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Should be well handicapped but slow starts are holding him back; did well to finish fourth at Musselburgh recently but he seems risky these days. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 003970 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (9) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Two wins earlier this year and he's been running well in defeat across the past few months, including over C&D and on soft ground here; there is every chance that he will be thereabouts once more. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has won and finished close up in all three C&D handicaps; on his latest winning mark for last five starts but he's been involved in tight finishes in the most recent two (7f and this C&D) so is entitled to figure. |
6/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt. |
13/2 |
5/1
Form: 752663 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 73y |
10st 1lb |
Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed. |
9/1 |
|
1 (9) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 73y |
10st 1lb |
Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed. |
9/1 |
|
7th 11 (11) |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-0729 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (7) |
24th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
raced in second, weakened over 1f out |
9/1 |
|
6th 3 (10) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
prominent, drifted right after 1f |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (8) |
9th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
switched right soon after start, took keen hold, led |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 45-533
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (1) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Successful twoce over 1m2f at York last summer, including the Ebor meeting; bettered even those efforts when second in Summer Cup at Thirsk (1m, good) in August but two lesser runs have followed, including at Ayr last Thursday. |
20/1 |
|
9th 1 (9) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Inconsistent for current stable, notwithstanding two wins; well held last time when bidding for a second success in 1m2f handicap at the York Ebor festival; close second on penultimate start but isn't certain to reproduce that form; won on this card in 2024 but finished only eighth in this contest last year. |
16/1 |
|
16th 5 (17) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 4-2042 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (1) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in). |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £40.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.89 |
| Tricast | £97.39 |
| Trifecta | £131.70 |