15.00
Good To FirmClipper Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £77310
- 0m 7f 192y
- Class 2
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.95
- Place: £2.95
Form: 2113 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (8) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Dual winner here (both on good to firm) who was sixth in this last year and was runner-up to Warrant Holder over C&D (good) this May; soundly beaten at Royal Ascot since but he's an each-way possible back at York. |
18/1 |
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15th 10 (28) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Back to form with second at the York Dante festival (good) in the 1m2f event he'd won 12 months earlier; before racing over longer trips he was a three-time 1m winner and ran creditably in major handicap over C&D once; may remain competitive. |
20/1 |
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2nd 1 (10) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Disappointing in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final outing last season and same story in Listed race at Kempton on last month's reappearance; however, he's back down to the same mark as when winning this last year (good to firm) and can have a big say if he's back on song. |
5/1 |
25/1
- Place: £10.00
Form: 7-5905 D BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (6) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Landed the Thirsk Hunt Cup, albeit having enjoyed a smoother trip than unlucky Sea Force; not particularly solid on his form since; ended up two places behind River King at Royal Ascot most recently. |
25/1 |
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7th 19 (15) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Only midfield off current mark in this race 12 months ago, despite arriving at the top of his game; has been in worse form this time, well below par in both starts since landing the Thirsk Hunt Cup; has done all his winning over further than 7f and can be opposed. |
40/1 |
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11th 5 (10) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
7yo who was 6lb lower when landing this race (good to soft) last season; this year's running is more competitive but his success in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month was close to a career best and he had a possible excuse when failing to back that up at York; can't be ruled out. |
12/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.35
Form: -43523 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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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 |
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2nd 2 (4) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
His strike-rate is an unimpressive 3-26 but he's seldom far away and last October's excellent second in a top handicap over C&D preceded an AW Listed win; came up short at Doha and Meydan early this year but showed enough to suggest he should be on the premises. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 8-1522 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Course winner who was runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has been lightly raced since; his keeping-on fifth of 12 over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April suggests most of that ability remains but he failed to build on it tackling 1m2f for the first time when fourth at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn at Redcar are retained. |
13/2 |
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4th 1 (8) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f) in September 2024 and he's raced just four times since; denied clear run when keeping on for fifth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) recently and the return to 1m2f is worth a go; could have a part to play in first-time cheekpieces. |
13/2 |
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5th 4 (6) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Three wins at about 1m and finished runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire, but lightly raced since; not beaten far into fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, AW) last time, but still 5lb above his last winning mark and doesn't look solid back from another short break; stable also runs Noche Clasica. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 073491
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (14) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
in rear, some headway over 1f out, no telling impression |
12/1 |
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11th 4 (4) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, on the latest finishing fourth of 31 in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (1m1f, soft); one of two solid contenders for the yard. |
9/1 |
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4th 23 (6) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and has run well in defeat on his three starts since (1m/1m2f, good to firm-soft); each-way possible. |
20/1 |
11/1
Form: -52215
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Continued his progressive ways when comfortably making all at Hamilton (1m, good) in July; creditable efforts in handicaps at Glorious Goodwood and the York Ebor meeting since; one to consider in these slightly calmer waters. |
6/1 |
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6th 17 (10) |
22nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, edged right 3f out, soon outpaced, hung left but rallied over 1f out, kept on |
11/1 |
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5th 6 (12) |
1st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
stumbled start, took keen hold, towards rear |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 5-5241 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (7) |
16th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Winless for Iain Jardine (also refused to race once); failed to build on Redcar sixth for his new yard when seventh of ten in 1m Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; not one to rely on. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (10) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Modest 2-26 strike-rate and refused to race once in the autumn; however, he's often run well in competitive races, as when third of 19 at York (1m, good) last July and was hampered next time; creditable return for new yard at Redcar (first-time hood, cheekpieces now refitted) this month; involved. |
14/1 |
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6th 6 (9) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Successful twice (1m2f/1m) in Ireland earlier in his career; talented but failed to win in 14 starts for Iain Jardine, including refusing to race on his penultimate outing last year; it's possible a change of stable (same owner) could spark a revival but a watching brief is still the percentage call here; hooded first time. |
22/1 |
50/1
Form: 66-049 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (4) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Formerly useful in this sphere but is 0-9 and showing inconsistent form for current stable; came up well short returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
7th 11 (4) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Formerly useful in this sphere but is 0-9 and showing inconsistent form for current stable; came up well short returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
11 (3) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: 221-11 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (14) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who looked highly progressive when winning handicaps at Newcastle (1m, AW) and over C&D (good to firm) in the summer; unraced on softer than good and he's failed to continue his improving ways the last twice, but perhaps first-time cheekpieces will give him a boost; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
18th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive form in justifying favouritism in 1m handicaps at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good to firm) before hanging for pressure and finishing only midfield in a deep one at York; has to bounce back from that but a QEII entry gives plenty of hope that he might. |
9/2 |
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9th 4 (17) |
22nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, outpaced and hung badly left over 2f out, no impression when bit short of room and raced awkwardly over 1f out, hung left and weakened gradually final 110yds |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: -45051
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (7) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Has produced his peak RPR of 102 in both C&D attempts, including a win off 3lb higher in this race last year; Conor Whiteley takes off a bonus 5lb; interesting returned to this scenario. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 (7) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Has shown signs of a resurgence and is back down to 0-90 company for the first time since successful at Ayr (1m) last July, but all four wins have come on soft ground so drying conditions wouldn't be ideal; stable triple-handed. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 68y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Ran well when fifth of 18 at York (1m, good) three weeks ago on his second start of the season; his four wins (one here) have come on soft going so slower ground today would aid his cause; could be a contender. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 036536
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Not the force of old but, after a couple of modest efforts, his latest fifth of 18 at York (10.5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) was a step back in the right direction; shaped as though this stiffer test might suit on that occasion so interesting to see if the headgear works a second time for in-form yard. |
16/1 |
|
5th 12 (15) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Not the best of strike-rates and not been in top form this year; cheekpieces now tried but has a tricky draw to overcome; well handicapped now. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (1) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
On a losing run and went backwards from C&D reappearance fifth to Spioradalta when well held at Hamilton a fortnight ago; on a career-low mark but need to see more. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: -05171 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 22 (9) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
9yo who went 0-10 last year but he's well handicapped on the pick of last season's efforts, which came in the spring, and his Doncaster form-figures of 1413 catch the eye on his first visit here since 2023; interesting. |
50/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win). |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win). |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: -40010 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (10) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
All British wins have been over 1m at York and he's unraced on the AW; some respectable shows in better handicaps this year but not the last twice; bit risky. |
10/1 |
|
5 (6) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
His three wins in Britain have all come over 1m at York but he is fully effective at other tracks and he wasn't beaten far in his one Sandown run back in June 2022 (1m, good to firm); rain won't bother him and he's slipped to a dangerous mark but he will need a good pace to aim at back at 7f; stable have won the last two runnings. |
7/1 |
|
17th 14 (1) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Scored just once in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but on the last three occasions it was over 1m in the summer at York and in 2022 it was in this race; 14th and 13th in the last two runnings of it, with reappearance the pick of his mixed record this season, but he's much too well handicapped to be ignored. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 837056 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
33/1
Form: 110853 D
Last run: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Useful on turf but better on AW, winning four of his six starts including twice at Listed level (won the corresponding race when it was run at Lingfield in 2024); off the track for a year but still more appealing than many. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 (9) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
in rear |
15/2 |
|
4th 2 (9) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
in rear |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: 833963 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (7) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who is 2lb lower then when winning at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in April, but his form since then has been patchy; ran with credit in two starts on Tapeta (at Southwell) a year ago, but will need to be at the top of his game and is likely to face competition for the lead. |
33/1 |
|
9th 3 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground. |
14/1 |
|
9th 3 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: -00200 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
13/2
Form: 141321 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Won four times in 2024; lightly raced last year and reappeared with close third off 4lb higher at Redcar (1m, good to firm) this April; however, three lesser runs have followed and he needs to turn things around. |
12/1 |
|
7th 5 (1) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Lightly raced and mainly disappointing since his last success in August 2024, the exception being when beaten under a length into third of nine on his reappearance over C&D (good to firm) in April; now 3lb lower but he has become hard to predict. |
12/1 |
|
5th 9 (2) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Versatile sort who has won four times at up to 1m but his last success was in August 2024; reappeared with a close third off 2lb higher at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off at Thirsk three weeks ago; yard also runs Akkadian Thunder. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
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| Exacta | £217.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £178.11 |
| Tricast | £1324.35 |
| Trifecta | £1868.70 |
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