January 31 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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BetUK Winter Derby Trial Conditions Stakes (GBB Plus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 2
  • 4 runners
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BetUK Winter Derby Trial Conditions Stakes (GBB Plus Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.10

Form: 06121- C

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has a fine record on the AW, winning his fourth race from five attempts when seeing off Eydon in Listed event at Kempton (1m4f) in December; was able to dictate the pace that day and he's now 2lb worse off with the runner-up, but he may have something left in the tank and could follow up.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Champagne Prince

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Superior on AW but handicapped accordingly and he was a promising fifth over 1m4f here (good to firm) in August, when he raced wide early and was in the lead at the furlong pole; again faded when last of five in Listed race at Chester last time (1m4f, good to soft; tough task at weights) and this drop back in trip could prove ideal; drawn low and one to consider seriously.

9/1

2

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Champagne Prince

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a 1m4f Listed win from the front last December) whereas 0-8 on turf; has shown easily his best turf form in two of his last three starts (gelded before latest) but much better is seemingly required today.

33/1

5th

6

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Champagne Prince

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a Listed win from the front) whereas 0-7 on turf; he now has a 10lb lower turf mark and managed sixth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but that's easily his best turf form; gelded since a poor show on latest outing.

9/1

OUR TIP

5/4

Form: /6232- BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Good fourth in Guineas in 2022, then sidelined for nearly two years; best effort in a light 2024 campaign when close second in Ayr Listed event (1m2f) in September; respectable second to Champagne Prince in another Listed race at Kempton (1m4f) last time and looks closely matched with that rival again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Newmarket

Eydon

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Had 1m4f wins last season in a Group 3 at Newbury (good to firm) in May and Group 2 in Italy (good; made all for career-best form) in October; tailed off in Hong Kong on final start but has a shout if back to his best.

9/2

4th

1

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Eydon

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Fourth in 2,000 Guineas here in 2022 prior to long absence; back to his best when winning the Group 3 Aston Park Stakes at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) in May; unraced since and carries a 5lb penalty today but he goes well fresh and could play another leading role.

15/2

1st

4

(5)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

12:50 Newbury

Eydon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Good fourth in 2,000 Guineas in 2022, then absent for nearly two years; close second in Listed contest at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last September and has run some respectable races in defeat since; it's possible he has some untapped potential at this trip but others have more substance to their claims.

14/1

10/1

Form: 4636-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably in Newcastle handicap (1m2f) in December but two runs since have been poor and his losing sequence now stretches back to June 2022; one of two runners for Jane Chapple-Hyam.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Claymore

9st 6lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Campaigned in the UAE this winter, last seen finishing tailed off at Meydan; still 4lb higher than for his last win in Britain and probably best watched after three months off.

20/1

2

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

Claymore

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Career highlight was at Royal Ascot 2022 but he capitalised on a career-low mark to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month; long list of possible excuses next time and not disgraced at Ascot last Saturday, so he needs a second look.

10/1

2

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Claymore

10st 1lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Career highlight was at Royal Ascot 2022 but he capitalised on a career-low mark to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month; long list of possible excuses at Yarmouth 12 days later, so he remains of interest.

6/1

14/1

Form: 33003-

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day for the Gosdens but sold for just 7,000gns last autumn; ran pretty well on debut for new stable when third of six in handicap at Wolverhampton (1m4f) five weeks ago; not without hope if building on that.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Intinso

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Slightly resurgent on reappearance but needs to build on that effort and remains far from solid on his form for current stable; was a useful sort for previous yard.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Intinso

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Useful performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off in his last five starts, including on hurdling debut in August; has plenty to prove on his return and last win was almost two years ago.

25/1

4

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Intinso

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Useful Flat performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off on his last four starts (blinkered on latest); perhaps he'll be sweetened up by hurdling but he carries obvious risks.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.20
Straight Forecast £2.48
Trifecta £4.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Champagne Prince

RP RATINGS:

Eydon

TOPSPEED:

Claymore

NEWMARKET:

Champagne Prince

The Times:

Champagne Prince

Telegraph:

Champagne Prince

The Guardian:

Champagne Prince

Daily Mirror:

Champagne Prince

The Sun:

Champagne Prince

Daily Record:

Champagne Prince

POSTDATA:

Eydon

LAMBOURN:

Eydon

Daily Mail:

Eydon

D Express:

Eydon

The Star:

Eydon