13.50
Goodbet365 Esher Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £23193
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
Form: 7622-1 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 15 (14) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
A regular in notable handicaps, bagging three (over 1m) during his progressive period last term and proving resurgent when close second to Erzindjan at Newmarket (1m1f) latest start; first home in the unfavoured group in the Britannia at this meeting 12 months ago; looks set to go well. |
12/1 |
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2nd 4 (12) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
1m winner at Newmarket and York last summer but failed to shine on last two outings, when co-second favourite for the C&D Cambridgeshire on first occasion; only mid-division when 13-2 in the Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago but not beaten far and the draw looked a problem; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
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11th 7 (4) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Below par on his last two 3yo starts but he'd previously won competitive 1m events at Newmarket and York (both good to firm) in the summer, and he did well to prevail at York after having to wait for a run; only 3lb higher here and he'll be a major player if ready to roll after six months off. |
10/1 |
11/4
Form: 412- BF
Last run: 202 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (16) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last July; terrific battling performance when short-headed at Redcar (7f, soft) in October and he again took second when failing to get run of the race in Esher Cup at Sandown (1m, good) on seasonal/handicap debut; up 4lb but it looks as if he'll stay and is capable of better for sure. |
3/1 |
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2nd 2 (2) |
25th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last July on second start and returned from break with short-head second in Redcar novice (7f, soft) last October; has potential off his opening mark, especially now back up in trip. |
11/4 |
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2nd 2 (2) |
25th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last July on second start and returned from break with short-head second in Redcar novice (7f, soft) last October; has potential off his opening mark, especially now back up in trip. |
11/4 |
9/1
Form: 916-
Last run: 230 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Strike-rate of 5-13, with four of those wins coming in eight races since gelded; tackles his first Group race after back-to-back wins in 1m handicaps at York, the latest gained in convincing fashion on good to soft (unraced on slower); with the wind in his sails he's not easily dismissed. |
7/1 |
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1st 5 (15) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Added to his two AW wins early this year when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month; 6lb higher in hotter race today but this lightly raced 4yo is progressive; unraced on slow turf but dam's family excelled on it. |
10/1 |
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1st 7 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Well beaten at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month but he was in good heart previously, finishing fourth at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) two starts ago where the trip appeared to stretch him; possible player. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 616-31 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 18 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent and his losing sequence is up to 11 races; however, he was a close third off this reduced mark at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last time and is an each-way contender if backing up that performance. |
10/1 |
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3rd 6 (7) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Can lead; 2-2 on this course in 2025, over 1m (good to soft) and 1m1f (good) but he hasn't been at full strength this year, including when back over C&D in April; this is a drop in grade from Newmarket in May but a complete revival is up in the air; yard runs two. |
12/1 |
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8th 13 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Won at Musselburgh last April and June; failed to make a serious impact since, albeit fourth of 12 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago; non-runner at Redcar on Thursday. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 4025-2
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 8 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Both his wins have come on the AW but he wasn't disgraced when eighth of 17 on turf at York (7f, good; 22-1) four weeks ago; stepping back up to 1m should be a help; each-way possibilities. |
12/1 |
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8th 12 (5) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Both his wins have come on AW but he handles turf, albeit best grass runs have come on good going; two disappointing efforts since his Southwell win in April and others are more convincing. |
33/1 |
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12th 10 (12) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has gained both wins on AW, including on reappearance; has bits of fairly useful form on turf but produced one of his lesser efforts last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred. |
25/1 |
9/2
Form: 501-11 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (10) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 177y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Unraced on slow ground; won two handicaps in a row at Meydan (1m1f/9.5f, good) in February before Group 2 second there (1m1f, good) and he returned from a break with good third in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); things haven't gone to plan on his two starts since but a line can be put through Goodwood as he got no run; interesting contender. |
20/1 |
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7th 6 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 11y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Won two handicaps in a row at Meydan (1m1f/9.5f, good) in February before Group 2 second there (1m1f, good); returned from break with good third in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); flopped at Sandown four weeks ago but very much of interest on his earlier form. |
8/1 |
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6th 2 (3) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
In great form since wearing cheekpieces, completing a handicap double at Meydan then running well in better races, latest at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm; Listed) back on home soil; solid claims in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 31-3
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Regressive gelding who's been as far as 1m2f and runs over this trip for the first time since his 2yo debut for Harry Eustace; happier on the AW than turf but is some way down the pecking order after his Epsom blowout (eased). |
16/1 |
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9th 1 (8) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
The only impact he made in three turf races (last April-July) came when third on good ground at Chester, which is up with his best AW form; pretty reliable with his minor AW honours this year, so needs considering. |
4/1 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Back-to-back seconds over C&D and shaped as if still in form when sixth to Joseph over 2f further at Lingfield last time; not out of this; trainer/owner also represented by Forca Timao. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 3-3311
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (3) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Two AW wins for former stable but he's struggled in his last five runs and was tailed off over C&D (80-1) last time; continues to drop down the weights but he has a lot to prove. |
33/1 |
|
13th 10 (6) |
29th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Two AW wins for former stable; latest turf run is not the race to judge him on but, even so, he comes here with plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
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9th 3 (5) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Two AW wins for the Crisfords but much more to prove on turf; absent since a midfield finish on his stable debut in December; enough to prove. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £11.18 |
| Tricast | £42.50 |
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