15.35
SoftBetMGM Challenge Cup (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £92772
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 2
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1
Form: 345134 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Denied clear run when third of 26 in the Buckingham Palace here (7f, good to firm) in June and came from well back for sixth of 18 in the Challenge Cup here (7f, soft) a fortnight ago, shaping as though he may benefit from today's return to 1m (over which he's run well here); could be thereabouts. |
11/1 |
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1 (11) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Suited by good or softer ground; may have done a bit too much early when fourth of 13 behind two of these at Chester (7.6f, good) five weeks ago; will need to settle better than he sometimes does, but has the right man on board if reverting to hold-up tactics. |
10/1 |
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4th 1 (5) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, some headway inside final furlong, went fourth final strides, not reach leaders |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 677056 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (1) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Switches back to turf from AW; has plenty of Ascot form but two defeats in this race (down the field in 2022, seventh last year) emphasise that he's far more exposed than some of these rivals. |
14/1 |
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4th 7 (1) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Switches back to turf from AW; has plenty of Ascot form but two defeats in this race (down the field in 2022, seventh last year) emphasise that he's far more exposed than some of these rivals. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (9) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Ties in with Roi De France on Kempton running last November (1m) and last month (7f); however, remains much more exposed than that rival and is still seeking first win at this trip. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 100001 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (10) |
26th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
8th 4 (10) |
26th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
12th Apr 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Tough handicapper who won handicaps at Epsom (7f, good to soft) and Goodwood (1m, heavy) last season; beaten in this race on his reappearance in 2022 and 2024 and others appeal more this time. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: /11-68 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (15) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Bolted up in last season's Victoria Cup over this C&D (soft) but went missing for 470 days afterwards; out of the frame in both starts since returning (the latest back here) but this race was immediately nominated after his latest outing; likely to have his conditions and should go well. |
16/1 |
|
8th 3 (6) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Well suited by drop to 7f in spring 2023, winning two races including soft-ground Victoria Cup here by 4l; subsequently absent until Goodwood two weeks ago when showing clear signs of retaining ability while seeming to need the run; interesting with that reappearance under his belt. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
2-2 since dropped to 7f, both wins in spring 2023, latest by 4l in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (soft); now 8lb higher but could well have more to offer at this distance; interesting on return from 15-month absence, particularly if the market speaks favourably. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 960396 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
5-5 as a 2yo but 0-11 since, including in the face of some stiff tasks; not disgraced when sixth of 13 over C&D (soft; first-time cheekpieces) four weeks ago but still looks high in the weights; stable also runs Star Of Orion. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 (13) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on soft and good to firm; 5-5 in 2yo campaign; 0-10 since but has useful form, including in both C&D attempts, the more recent when sixth (off 4lb higher) in this year's Victoria Cup; close third at Chepstow on penultimate run; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear. |
20/1 |
|
9th 1 (2) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
5-5 in his 2yo campaign but 0-9 since; sixth of 21 in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good) in May and beaten short head and a nose off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) nine days ago, so all hope is not lost. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 011871 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
9th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
prominent on inner, led and clear with one other over 1f out, ridden out final 110yds |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
9th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
prominent on inner, led and clear with one other over 1f out, ridden out final 110yds |
4/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
12th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 7y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
midfield, headway over 2f out, stayed on |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 41-615 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (6) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Record of 6-13 on AW but gained the wins over 6f/7f; disappointing favourite last time when bidding for a Newcastle double and has something to prove back at 1m (second attempt). |
20/1 |
|
12th 8 (6) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Record of 6-13 on AW but gained the wins over 6f/7f; disappointing favourite last time when bidding for a Newcastle double and has something to prove back at 1m (second attempt). |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
4th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Took Harry Burns's record for William Haggas to 6-13 (now 6-14) when winning here off a 2lb lower mark in January (first-time tongue-tie); that made it 3-3 over C&D, all in small fields, and he holds decent claims again. |
7/4 |
11/1
Form: 134-92
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (15) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Won a competitive Kempton handicap (6f) in February from the front (tongue tied for the first time) but he was gifted a soft lead and they dawdled until halfway; less good over 7f twice since and others bring more pressing claims; blinkers now tried. |
25/1 |
|
9th 6 (15) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Won a competitive Kempton handicap (6f) in February from the front (tongue tied for the first time) but he was gifted a soft lead and they dawdled until halfway; less good over 7f twice since and others bring more pressing claims; blinkers now tried. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 (8) |
26th Mar 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Had the run of the race out in front but showed a good attitude to hold off Heathcliff over 6f here last month (in first-time tongue-tie); never looked happy in Listed company 18 days ago and needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 056020 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (3) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
The oldest contender and is accordingly well exposed; still capable of useful form last year but failed to reproduce it here (1m) on reappearance and remains without a win since 2023. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
The oldest contender and is accordingly well exposed; still capable of useful form last year but failed to reproduce it here (1m) on reappearance and remains without a win since 2023. |
20/1 |
|
6th 2 (10) |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won this off 1lb higher on good to soft in 2023; drew a blank in 14 starts last year but that doesn't tell the whole story as there were some good efforts in strong handicaps, including third of 18 in Challenge Cup at Ascot in October; first outing for six months. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-9233 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (10) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Effective here (and on various ground); placed three times in a row this August/September (1m/7f) but only seventh of 18 in the Challenge Cup here (7f, soft) a fortnight ago and needs a bigger performance today. |
33/1 |
|
10 (3) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Returned in July from ten months off and has run well in his last three starts, third of nine at Sandown (7f, soft) last time, but he has managed to win only one of his last 25 starts and is still 5lb higher; addition of a tongue-tie needs to make a difference. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Shaped well on reappearance (found trouble) and bang there in his subsequent races, over 1m at Newmarket and C&D 13 days ago (first-time cheekpieces); hard to offer any excuses on either occasion and, now 3-31, he's looking a hard horse to catch right. |
100/30 |
14/1
Form: 136082 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (11) |
9th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
in rear, switched right over 1f out, headway final 110yds, never dangerous |
7/2 |
|
5th 5 (11) |
9th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
in rear, switched right over 1f out, headway final 110yds, never dangerous |
7/2 |
|
10 (8) |
26th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 590528 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (15) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Ex-French 6yo who was 0-9 during last season's first British campaign; however, he's well handicapped on his best efforts and is not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
8th 2 (15) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Ex-French 6yo who was 0-9 during last season's first British campaign; however, he's well handicapped on his best efforts and is not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
5 (9) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
0-8 since joining David O'Meara but he has some quality handicap form to his name, notably a second of 18 at the Ebor meeting (1m, good to firm); ended up eighth of the 20 runners in a strong Ascot handicap 16 days ago but that doesn't tell the whole tale as he tanked through the race, probably closer to the pace than ideal, before tiring on the deep ground; dropped 2lb and he's interesting back at 7f. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 057231 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (5) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Four of his five wins have come here, the latest by a nose over 6f (soft) four weeks ago; only 2lb higher and the return to this trip is no issue, so he has to be respected at his favourite venue. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 (9) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Like Rohaan, he's been a byword in big 6f and 7f races here over the years; there's been the odd hiccup over the last 12 months but he showed he still has what it takes when going close in a valuable 7f handicap here (good to firm; effective on soft) in July; big chance, as ever. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 13 (18) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Acts on any ground; on a 15-race losing sequence but he's attractively handicapped and has lots of Ascot form, including a narrow success (off 7lb higher) in this contest in 2022; ran encouragingly over 6f here two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane up for first time; fighting chance. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 2-1651 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (9) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Record of 12112 over 7f features useful handicap performances at Goodwood (two wins, including reappearance) and Ascot (good second) last term; ran creditably in 1m Listed event final outing; strong contender. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 (9) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Record of 12112 over 7f features useful handicap performances at Goodwood (two wins, including reappearance) and Ascot (good second) last term; ran creditably in 1m Listed event final outing; strong contender. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
30th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Progressive over 7f (record reads 12112) and he rallied strongly when second of 18 in a very valuable handicap on soft ground at Ascot on latest outing; two runs in handicaps this summer, however, suggested he might be stretched by 1m; also, further improvement is needed in this grade. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 0123 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (7) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Impressive in 7f novice here on second start for William Haggas and he lost his lead only late on to Telemark on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, soft) in September; lesser efforts after but he ran well for a long way on yard debut at Leicester (6f, good); intriguing prospect back here. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 8 (7) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Impressive in 7f novice here on second start for William Haggas and he lost his lead only late on to Telemark on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, soft) in September; lesser efforts after but he ran well for a long way on yard debut at Leicester (6f, good); intriguing prospect back here. |
10/1 |
|
4 (6) |
26th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Only raced six times for William Haggas, mainly at 7f (won an AW novice) but showing speed in the York handicap won by Strike Red on his first 6f run; sold for 140,000gns soon after; interesting recruit for his new yard but something to prove on good/faster. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 102102 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (2) |
9th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Dropped to 6f for his seasonal return at Leicester 13 days ago and may well have gone close had he seen any daylight; faster ground no problem and has course form; not dismissed. |
7/2 |
|
7th 5 (2) |
9th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Dropped to 6f for his seasonal return at Leicester 13 days ago and may well have gone close had he seen any daylight; faster ground no problem and has course form; not dismissed. |
7/2 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
26th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
All 12 runs over further, winning over 1m as a 3yo and two 7f handicaps for this yard last season; ended 2024 with some promising runs but he does have to prove himself over 6f and he might need slower ground at this distance. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 1-1002 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 (2) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Won his final start at two and first at three, but put up his best performance when second of 16 in a warm handicap at York last time (1m, good to firm; form has worked out well); more will be needed from 4lb higher; handles good to soft, unraced on softer. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 11 (5) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Better than bare result (first home in far-side group) in the Britannia at Royal Ascot when bidding for hat-trick; no apparent excuses at Newmarket (1m) since and now has two duck eggs next to his name; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
10th 6 (15) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
towards rear |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: /1-422
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (7) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away. |
10/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
9th Apr 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
This lightly-raced 5yo looked a nice prospect to begin with; he's hard to fancy on what we saw last back end, though; betting might provide clues as to what's expected on his return. |
15/2 |