September 18 / 16.05 Yarmouth

16.05

Good

Goffs Orby Handicap

  • Prize money: £9936
  • 1m 1f 21y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Goffs Orby Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 52251 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Twice second from his first four starts before making all in a six-runner maiden here (good to firm) on latest, all over 1m2f; needs to improve again on this handicap debut, but respected.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(4)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:05 Yarmouth

James Webb

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

made all, pushed along and increased tempo over 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, ran on

4/1

1st

1

(3)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

James Webb

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sir Michael Stoute

made all, going best 3f out, pushed along and faced challenge over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably

7/2

5th

5

(5)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

James Webb

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Thrice-raced colt who has steadily progressive RPRs; close second at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) most recently; major contender.

15/8

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2-21

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second at Lingfield (1m, AW) last November; contested two Windsor novice events (1m, good to firm) this summer, short-headed at 2-5 on first occasion but well on top at 10-11 two months ago; should stay at least 1m1f; needs to improve but should bring significant potential still.
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22th

1

(22)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Roi De France

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Improved on last year's turf form when returned to the AW over the winter, but he went up the weights and his challenge never seriously materialised in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good to firm) in May, when a one-paced sixth of 17; dropped just 1lb and needs more for first-time cheekpieces; sold for £320,000 this week.

7/1

6th

2

(18)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Roi De France

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix.

13/2

6th

2

(18)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Roi De France

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -321d4

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dominant from the front at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) in June and good fourth of nine, despite hanging, at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) on latest outing; in the mix if the return of cheekpieces works, but on only previous attempt in them (penultimate start) he set a fast pace and the saddle slipped.
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3rd

2

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:05 Yarmouth

Arctic Mountain

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Saeed bin Suroor

took keen hold, pressed leader

6/1

4th

1

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Arctic Mountain

10st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Placed on first five starts (including on soft) before dominant display in Lingfield handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in June; saddle slipped and lost weightcloth at York six days later (eased; disqualified); he's 11lb higher than two starts ago but this unexposed 4yo could have more to offer.

9/2

16th

1

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Arctic Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Saeed bin Suroor

started quickly, took keen hold, led

15/8

Form: 512978 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
His two wins came over 1m2f on good to firm at Yarmouth and Newmarket this spring; player on that but last three performances are a concern.
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3rd

10

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Guest

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: George Margarson

Both wins were at 1m2f in 2024; good third off a reduced mark at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month but he was only fourth of six over C&D last time; that took his overall record to 2-32 and others are preferred.

14/1

4th

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Guest

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: George Margarson

Both wins at 1m2f in 2024 but he has run well over this C&D and, after a slow start to the year, he showed more when a close third of eight at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last week; on the premises again.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 82/15-

Last run: 431 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long layoff with easy win under Christian Howarth at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in June 2023 and respectable fifth in the John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) the following month; absent since but last year's evidence suggests that won't be an issue; a very lightly raced 7yo and he could go well.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(11)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:45 Nottingham

Long Tradition

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Chelmsford win (1m2f, AW) in June 2023 after 607 days off is miles ahead of his other form; ridden that day by Christian Howarth and when respectable fifth of nine at Yarmouth last month following another long layoff; runner-up sole start on soft; not totally ruled out.

9/1

5th

3

(8)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:05 Yarmouth

Long Tradition

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 223113 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won three (Yarmouth, Newmarket and Hamilton) of his seven starts since the blinkers went on and not far away in the other four; bang there in three-way finish last time but now tries a first-time visor; in serious contention again if it has no adverse effect.
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6th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:23 Sandown

Lunario

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Luke Dace

Front-runner who won this race 12 months ago and bounced back to form out of the blue when springing a 33-1 surprise in 7f Ascot handicap (good to firm) 26 days ago; put back up 4lb but last year's success came off 5lb higher so he retains plenty of handicapping scope.

6/1

1st

14

(18)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Lunario

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Luke Dace

Dual winner from the front last summer but has shown very little this season; tumbling in the weights but carries clear risks.

28/1

6/1

Form: -54833 D BF

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire at Newmarket; 0-13 since but most of those runs have been creditable over 1m-1m2f, including when his sights were lowered to Class 3 on last two outings; off since June but should not be far away.
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3rd

2

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Majestic

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; came from further back than the winner when runner-up at Windsor (around 1m4f) in June but he failed to beat a rival home over 1m6f at Newmarket last month; drop back in trip should suit.

7/1

10th

7

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Majestic

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Won the 1m1f Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September 2022 but his solitary win since was in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025; went close over 1m4f last August and runner-up over 11.4f at Windsor 13 days ago, but this trip (well beaten trying 1m5f once last year) is doubtful territory.

25/1

2nd

4

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Majestic

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Winless since successful in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025, but he got back on track with fourth of seven in 1m3f handicap at Hamilton last month; this veteran is no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark.

9/1

16/1

Form: 294890 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Did well on AW last winter; rather mixed results in his seven races since returned to turf, easily the best of them when second of 16 at York (1m2f) in May; this race is easier than the one at Glorious Goodwood last time but he was only 15th of 17 that day and others are a bit more persuasive.
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8th

2

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

Kings Code

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Five turf wins but has done most of his winning on the AW; surprising to see blinkers back on having won in a visor at Chester last month and then beaten only 4l in a Class 2 handicap at Goodwood; if that doesn't backfire then has possibilities.

10/1

8th

11

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Kings Code

8st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took form to a new level on AW early this year, which he's not repeated but winning at Chester (1m2f, good) 18 days ago was a return to his best turf form; back up 3lb today, well held in this race two years ago (his only handicap here) and he also has more to prove on ground firmer than good.

40/1

Form: /8-065

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed in 7f Group 3 as 2yo in 2022 for Aidan O'Brien, also winning a 1m maiden in the mud; only four races since, the most positive of which were on last two starts in 7f/1m2f handicaps, never dangerous at 33-1; hung right on latest; 8lb lower than on reappearance and not entirely dismissed.
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3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Sierra Blanca

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well.

7/1

3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Sierra Blanca

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well.

7/1

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

16:34 Windsor

Sierra Blanca

10st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Martyn Meade

Losing run is mounting up and couldn't take any positives out of this year's efforts.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £9.34
Tricast £28.37
Trifecta £49.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Roi De France

The Times:

James Webb

POSTDATA:

Arctic Mountain

TOPSPEED:

Lunario

RP RATINGS:

King's Code

D Express:

James Webb

Daily Record:

James Webb

NEWMARKET:

Roi De France

Telegraph:

Roi De France

The Guardian:

Roi De France

Daily Mail:

Roi De France

Daily Mirror:

Roi De France

The Sun:

Roi De France

The Star:

Roi De France