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 8 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 135y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
The winner of three of his last six starts (1m, heavy and AW) and ran another solid race when close fourth of ten here (AW) in March; also acts on good ground but this is hotter than the races he usually contests. |
16/1 |
|
4th 9 (3) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
The winner of three of his last five starts and ran another solid race when third of ten off this mark over C&D five weeks ago; should remain competitive. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (5) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Winner of three of his last four starts, the latest over C&D; up 3lb in a better race but still worthy of consideration. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Won three times in the summer of 2024, including twice over C&D; several good runs in defeat last year and he starts out for George Baker (same owner) off a competitive mark; one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
3 (2) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Record is 3-35; couple of third-place finishes since wearing blinkers, latest at Newbury when stepped back up to 2m (usually races over middle distances); could go well in the retained headgear. |
12/1 |
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
1 (11) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won this January and April, latterly at Pontefract (1m, good); well beaten last two outings but absent four months in between and has bounced back before. |
20/1 |
|
1st 1 (11) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won this January and April, latterly at Pontefract (1m, good); well beaten last two outings but absent four months in between and has bounced back before. |
20/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (12) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
2-19 overall, with both his wins in 2024 over 1m2f; three thirds from his five starts (all 1m2f) this season and he would have been close up at Leicester last time but for some interference, but he did not shape that day as if this shorter trip would suit. |
11/2 |
|
13th 12 (12) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
2-19 overall, with both his wins in 2024 over 1m2f; three thirds from his five starts (all 1m2f) this season and he would have been close up at Leicester last time but for some interference, but he did not shape that day as if this shorter trip would suit. |
11/2 |
|
5 (6) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins last year, the first over C&D; ran well on when third over C&D on first two starts this season, but not done quite as well since; could bounce back at this track. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
15th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Seven-time winner who handles any ground but he can miss the break; now 2lb lower than for his Newbury win (1m, good) in May but he's lost his way since and needs a major revival. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
1st 7 (7) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
4th 12 (9) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Not as good now and prone to the occasional off-day; still to win over C&D but his record suggests he needs considering off this mark, especially given his two previous runs in cheekpieces both resulted in near-misses. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
2nd 8 (8) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual-purpose performer who got off the mark at the 19th attempt when landing classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; got an easy lead but he justified support in good style and they were strung out behind him; key player. |
3/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (8) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
No win since May 2024 (1m2f, Bath) but she has fallen a long way in the weights as a result; may have needed her reappearance run at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month but she had a patchy record last season and others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
No win since May 2024 (1m2f, Bath) but she has fallen a long way in the weights as a result; bogged down on heavy ground at Nottingham last October; it's difficult to know what to expect returned to AW (0-11) off a six-month absence. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £354.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £220.52 |
| Tricast | £1820.58 |
| Trifecta | £1897.40 |
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