15.27
Good To SoftCologne’s 63rd Preis Von Europa Handicap
- Prize money: £4380.9
- 1m 1f 0y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: 733172
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (4) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Four-time winner, most recently in November 2024 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) off a 14lb higher mark than today's; has attracted support since joining this yard and was a close third in a classified event at Wolverhampton 65 days ago; steps back into handicaps with claims. |
5/1 |
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3rd 1 (8) |
23rd Feb 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Scored four times on turf in 2024; on the decline since and 0-13 on AW but he was well backed when a creditable fourth in a C&D classified event ten days ago when just behind Dash Power; big player if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
50/1
- Place: £13.50
Form: 18958
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 17 (1) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Had a productive spell between last autumn and this spring, winning four times; subsequent defeats can be excused for one reason or another; however, needs a career best to defy current mark in this field. |
25/1 |
|
7th 3 (3) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Prominent racer; in better forrm than his figures might suggest and he is only 2lb higher than when dominating a Class 3, albeit a weak one, at Lingfield in May; one of two runners for Tony Carroll. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Made all in a 0-95 at Lingfield (7.5f, good to firm) in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's but he did too much too soon over 1m2f at Sandown two months ago; dropping back in trip should suit this C&D winner. |
12/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 128198
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Battled well to win apprentice jockeys' race from the front at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on Friday and is now 3-4 for George Baker; escapes a penalty here and will be fine over the longer trip; makes obvious appeal. |
8/13 |
|
1st 3 (6) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Hit the ground running for George Baker with 1m4f/1m3f wins on the AW and was close up at Epsom despite stumbling at the start; that was no backward step and he should be thereabouts. |
5/2 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Strong in the market when he made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (1m4f) and he followed up off 3lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, also AW) three weeks ago; handicapper reacted by dishing out a career-high mark but this locally trained gelding is a C&D winner who needs considering in current mood. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 4-0252 BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (5) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Two wins as a 3yo came over a round 1m on soft ground and she's entitled to have come on for her Ripon return seven weeks ago; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
7th 12 (6) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Both wins at 1m on soft in 2023; runner-up on two occasions last season and she was fourth of 14 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in November when last seen; has won fresh before and would appreciate any rain. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 55-946
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (8) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Class 6 at Chepstow (1m) but was found wanting at this level when behind Live Each Day at Kempton. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
24th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
It wasn't much of a race she won on her second start back from over six months off at Chepstow last month but she's up just 2lb and her other success came over this track in trip in December when cheekpieces first went on; player. |
4/1 |
|
1 (4) |
19th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Weakened out of contention at Windsor (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago but that was her first run for six months and she's now back on the same mark as for her breakthrough win in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton (1m, AW) in November; strong claims if that recent outing brought her on. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 249726
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (14) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won three times (once over C&D) in 2025 but seen only once this year, when well beaten at Newmarket in May; still on a fairly tough mark and has a lot more to prove than some of these. |
33/1 |
|
11th 12 (5) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Very in and out across his eight starts last year but won three times, including here (1m1f, good) in October; he could be involved if fully tuned up on this first outing since December. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: -77115 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (3) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Likes it here and has course form figures of 713332; hasn't won since October 2024 but blinkers replace cheekpieces and one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
No win since October 2024 (Brighton); late headway on return from two-month break at Lingfield (1m2f AW; sixth of 12, 12-1, beaten under 2l) recently; suited by this stiff track (form figures 71333) so isn't totally discounted. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner over this trip on turf in 2024 and didn't run at all badly when fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m2f, good) in June after 221 days off; seven previous goes on the AW leave him with something to prove. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 309-58
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (8) |
27th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner but his last success was 2022 and he was quiet in his three runs last year; now 17lb lower than for last win but he needs a big turnaround after another absence; headgear removed. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 024950
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (3) |
13th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 (3) |
13th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead |
14/1 |
|
8th 12 (5) |
29th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
led early, headed and prominent after 1f |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 391616
Last run: 4 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Two 1m wins this year at Sandown and Epsom, the latest by 5l earlier this month; reappeared only four days later when below par at Windsor and finishing behind Newfangled; that was under a penalty and now 2lb higher. |
13/2 |
|
7th 2 (11) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Versatile ground-wise and has won one of just two C&D starts; in good form this year, adding to an earlier Sandown win (good to firm) with a powerful display at Epsom (about 1m, good to soft) on Thursday; likely to give a good show under penalty with Billy Loughnane up for the first time. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
10th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ran well for second at Brighton on his reappearance in June and went one better at Sandown (1m, good to firm) in July; disappointed next time but quickly bounced back at Brighton two days later; can be slowly away so needs things to drop right. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: -58944
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (2) |
13th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ended a long losing run in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) in May and he's continued the good work with placed efforts in both subsequent runs (AW/turf); still looks on a workable mark and has claims if this sets up for his closing style. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run when winning in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) last month and ran another good race when second of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 15 days ago; up another 2lb but he's a lively contender. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
29th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 573465
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (8) |
23rd Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won a 1m4f AW classified at Wolverhampton in March and so nearly won another at Lingfield 15 days later; pulled up over hurdles in May on his only start since but a return to form can't be ruled out, so neither can he. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Four modest runs over hurdles and endured a heavy defeat in handicap company; however, returns to this scene on the back of two competitive runs in 1m4f classified races on the AW, so at least he's in good nick. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: -01324
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (8) |
26th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won 8.6f Wolverhampton Class 6 handicap in December; not so good at Lingfield eight days later and off for two months since; may do better again now. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 157588
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (9) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run of 18 but does know how to win and drops below 0-60 level for the first time; each-way claims; stable also runs Maryland Star. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 (2) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Four wins on turf, mainly in the spring months, and she's 0-12 on the AW; better effort at Windsor in May but never went a yard without the usual cheekpieces (back today) as favourite last time; Polytrack record wouldn't inspire. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £354.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £220.52 |
| Tricast | £1820.58 |
| Trifecta | £1897.40 |
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