15.40
GoodKing Edward VII Ascot Membership Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £14237.5
- 1m 7f 152y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 121 D
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 15 |
20th Dec 2024 Good 1m 7f 152y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won at Cork (2m1f, good) in July, before second at Ballinrobe and winning in good style at Listowel (2m, soft) in September; changed hands and left Pat Flynn; the latest performance in particular suggests he is a leading player, for trainer who won this race in 2018 and 2019 when he last contested it. |
5/1 |
|
1st 15 |
20th Dec 2024 Good 1m 7f 152y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won at Cork (2m1f, good) in July, before second at Ballinrobe and winning in good style at Listowel (2m, soft) in September; changed hands and left Pat Flynn; the latest performance in particular suggests he is a leading player, for trainer who won this race in 2018 and 2019 when he last contested it. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Made a winning debut when taking a Cork bumper in July over this trip; was a solid second at Ballinrobe since under a penalty; this soft ground will be new territory but can be involved if handling it |
4/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1 D
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Point/bumper winner with course form having finished fifth to No Drama This End in a Grade 2 in November (behind King's Bucks); had wind surgery before he beat a good horse at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) and put another in its place at Windsor when proving his stamina for 3m (soft); won't be fazed by the nature of this race and needs a second look. |
11/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Point (3m) and bumper winner who showed promise in Grade 2s on first two hurdle starts (including on soft ground) before winning a maiden by 7l at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) last month; there's stamina in his useful pedigree and he's a leading contender for his top yard. |
9/4 |
|
6 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won the bumper at this meeting 12 months ago and went on to finish second at Ascot (beaten 14l in a Listed) and Kempton (again good to soft) where he narrowly missed out to one who could turn out very good; interesting that his top trainer aims this high on hurdling debut. |
11/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 2
Last run: 223 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Disappointing favourite over C&D last time, folding rather tamely once headed, but record suggests a rebound is plausible; has solid form otherwise and proved game, as opposed to tame, in gaining his Cheltenham win. |
15/8 |
|
5th 2 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Solid form in bumpers (for previous yard) and over hurdles; recorded a game success in maiden event at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day most recently, building on reappearance effort; likely to improve further and holds strong claims. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 2-1 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Useful bumper performer (course winner on good ground) who opened hurdling account in maiden here (1m7f, soft) in December; big player on this handicap debut if judged on that evidence but two rather disappointing efforts have followed (2m/2m4f); tongue-tie added. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Good bumper form; fell in a strong Chepstow maiden when running well and then won in a big field at Wincanton (1m7f, soft); well held when penalised at Kempton (good) but the winner is well above average; bred for this far. |
5/2 |
|
4th 17 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Bumper winner who went close in Cheltenham Grade 2 on hurdle debut before getting off the mark at Ascot (1m7f, good) in November; found to have bled when well held next time and played up at the start (deemed a non-runner) at Exeter eight days ago; wore tongue-tie on those last three appearances and cheekpieces at Exeter, but has neither today; unexposed handicap debutant. |
5/2 |
|
1 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner who went close in Cheltenham Grade 2 on hurdle debut before getting off the mark at Ascot (1m7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in November; found to have bled when well held at Doncaster since, which is a concern, but would have obvious claims if back to best with cheekpieces added. |
11/10 |
|
2nd 1 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Favourite for two of his three bumpers (good to soft or good), winning the first and on the latest occasion finishing third under a penalty at Chepstow where they didn't go much of a gallop; others in here have superior form but he's a likely improver over hurdles. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 231 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won good-ground bumper at Hereford last November and returned from break with pretty good second on hurdling debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) five weeks ago; features prominently in calculations here. |
2/1 |
|
3 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won good-ground bumper at Hereford last November and returned from break with pretty good second on hurdling debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) five weeks ago; features prominently in calculations here. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground before 6th |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner who chased home Sober Glory on his hurdle debut and then made all for a novice win at odds-on at Carlisle in February (2m1f, good to soft); trainer could offer no explanation for his poor handicap debut at Uttoxeter but he's better than that. |
9/1 |
|
14 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Bumper winner who scored at the second attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month when making all; steps up in trip on his handicap debut and while this looks tougher he could still be anything. |
6/1 |
|
1st 4 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won a point bumper in April 2024 and a Chepstow bumper on rules debut in November 2024 (2m, good to soft; form solid); made a promising hurdles debut on return from 327-day break when 13l second to a 2-13 shot at Newbury last month (2m, good to soft; first run after wind surgery); contender. |
5/4 |
9/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Good-ground bumper runner-up who improved with each of his first four runs over hurdles, easily winning a maiden here (2m, soft) in February; pulled up in the competitive EBF Final at Sandown (2m4f, soft) since and needs to prove his stamina, but pedigree provides hope; not written off. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 178y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Took a few goes to get off the mark over hurdles but did so in emphatic fashion at Plumpton (2m, soft), making all in a canter; bred to be suited by 2m4f+ and is a very interesting contender now tackling handicaps. |
14/1 |
|
1st 5 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner who has shown ability in 2m hurdle races won by smart novices and this could be his best opening yet; leading chance on figures. |
10/11 |
50/1
Form: 2-
Last run: 300 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
0-8 but placed in three maiden hurdles in a row (2m-2m5f, soft) prior to 12l third Grade 2 novice at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) in February when 33-1; receives weight from his main rivals and is firmly in the picture. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Placed in maiden hurdles on last three starts (2m-2m5f, soft), most recently runner-up at Doncaster; however, looks up against it today. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Unraced on soft/heavy; out of depth in Grade 1 race last time; ran well behind Supreme favourite Old Park Star at Cheltenham (2m1f) earlier in December, albeit no match for that rival, and he's 2-2 at Huntingdon (bumper/hurdle); interesting back here, assuming he stays the new trip. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Both runs on good to soft; tailed off in a Listed race at Ascot first time and then showed more in easier company at Doncaster, where beaten under 6l; could be vulnerable to a useful newcomer should there be one lurking. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Both runs on good to soft; tailed off in a Listed race at Ascot first time and then showed more in easier company at Doncaster, where beaten under 6l; could be vulnerable to a useful newcomer should there be one lurking. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 183y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Possibly best left-handed; either way, he ran poorly at right-handed Huntingdon last time, when some moderate jumps did not help; tongue tied that day (but not today) and had wind surgery soon afterwards; consistent form over hurdles before that run but needs better on this handicap debut. |
4/1 |
|
5th 1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Has gained all wins on left-handed tracks and jumped that way when an otherwise creditable third in Listed event at right-handed Sandown (2m, soft) last time; again goes clockwise, which doesn't look ideal, and needs progress on ratings; tongue-tie fitted. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
British point winner over 2m4f on good to soft; won a Uttoxeter bumper before finishing tailed off in a Listed race at Aintree in December; interesting hurdling debutant. |
2/1 |
8/1
Form: 1-2 D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner (good to soft) who had contested some warm races over hurdles prior to winning a big-field maiden at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month with something to spare; Alan King has a 42% strike-rate at Hexham; leading claims under a 7lb penalty. |
5/4 |
|
1st 2 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Bumper winner whose hurdles form comprises a good third in useful race at Newbury (2m, good) flanked by less solid efforts in the last two runnings of the Dovecote at Kempton; major contender on bare figures back down in class. |
5/2 |
|
9th 3 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Beaten 24l into fourth in this race 12 months ago, and he raced too freely when 13l third of eight at Newbury in December on first outing since; may not be fully exposed but has something to find on the figures. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 1 CD
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won Ascot bumper on debut last November and put a lesser effort behind him when third in quite valuable course bumper (also on good) in April; seems to have some quirks but comfortably exploited good opportunity in modest maiden here (2m4f, good) on recent hurdling debut and has obvious claims again. |
4/7 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hooded for his first two races at Ascot, winning on debut (good) before finishing tailed off in a Listed race; wore no headgear when an 8l third under a penalty in another bumper here in April that was dominated by strong yards (Willie Mullins had the winner); all that gives him cast-iron claims in today's company on hurdling debut. |
1/8 |
|
3rd 2 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 164y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 0/6-3
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
20th Dec 2024 Good 1m 7f 152y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Defeats at Cheltenham, Lingfield (AW) and Sedgefield (soft; third of six, looked set to win over 2f out) make him look one of the outsiders. |
66/1 |
|
4 |
20th Dec 2024 Good 1m 7f 152y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Defeats at Cheltenham, Lingfield (AW) and Sedgefield (soft; third of six, looked set to win over 2f out) make him look one of the outsiders. |
66/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
6th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, led and going best over 3f out, clear when ran green and unbalanced 2f out, reduced lead and faced challenge 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong, weakened and lost second inside final 110yds |
100/30 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.09 |
| Trifecta | £106.80 |
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