14.40
Good To FirmSchweppes Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £51540
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 2
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £26.70
- Place: £4.90
Form: 87802- D
Last run: 201 days
W: 8st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 18 (11) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Made the frame a few times over C&D, including in this contest last year, when with James Fanshawe; sold for 26,000gns since last run; however, he's a frustrating sort who hasn't won since 2022. |
20/1 |
|
1st 18 (11) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Made the frame a few times over C&D, including in this contest last year, when with James Fanshawe; sold for 26,000gns since last run; however, he's a frustrating sort who hasn't won since 2022. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 4 (8) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Dual AW winner over this trip at Kempton; quiet there last time (raced wide) but hasn't been performing as moderately as his form figures may suggest and is on a handy mark should blinkers work (effective in other headgear). |
8/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 65122- D BF
Last run: 192 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (9) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Record of 12112 over 7f features useful handicap performances at Goodwood (two wins, including reappearance) and Ascot (good second) last term; ran creditably in 1m Listed event final outing; strong contender. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 (9) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Record of 12112 over 7f features useful handicap performances at Goodwood (two wins, including reappearance) and Ascot (good second) last term; ran creditably in 1m Listed event final outing; strong contender. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
30th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Progressive over 7f (record reads 12112) and he rallied strongly when second of 18 in a very valuable handicap on soft ground at Ascot on latest outing; two runs in handicaps this summer, however, suggested he might be stretched by 1m; also, further improvement is needed in this grade. |
11/4 |
7/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 5222-5 BF
Last run: 55 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 (12) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Irish 5yo who still has low mileage; ended last season with two good efforts that suggest he's capable of winning a useful handicap; Curragh reappearance run (1m) suggests this return to 7f will suit; major claims. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 12 (12) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Irish 5yo who still has low mileage; ended last season with two good efforts that suggest he's capable of winning a useful handicap; Curragh reappearance run (1m) suggests this return to 7f will suit; major claims. |
7/1 |
|
5th 12 (3) |
16th Mar 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Dundalk winner for Joseph O'Brien; fine effort in the 7f Sovereign Path at Leopardstown in September on handicap debut; again second when splitting Rhythm King and Orandi over C&D in November; strong chance with Colin Keane booked, stable in form at Dundalk. |
13/2 |
14/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: -38345 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (1) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Switches back to turf from AW; has plenty of Ascot form but two defeats in this race (down the field in 2022, seventh last year) emphasise that he's far more exposed than some of these rivals. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 (1) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Switches back to turf from AW; has plenty of Ascot form but two defeats in this race (down the field in 2022, seventh last year) emphasise that he's far more exposed than some of these rivals. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (9) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Ties in with Roi De France on Kempton running last November (1m) and last month (7f); however, remains much more exposed than that rival and is still seeking first win at this trip. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 5051-3 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 17 (7) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Effective over 6f and 7f; record of 3-8 features a success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup; creditable third at Musselburgh on reappearance; faces a stiffer assignment in this grade but may do better still. |
14/1 |
|
5th 17 (7) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Effective over 6f and 7f; record of 3-8 features a success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup; creditable third at Musselburgh on reappearance; faces a stiffer assignment in this grade but may do better still. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
19th Apr 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
midfield, headway and went third over 2f out, ran on |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 012-32
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (18) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix. |
13/2 |
|
6th 2 (18) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 3 (16) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Successful twice and Listed placed over 1m last term; still open to further improvement and looks interesting returned to this distance with 7f reappearance (one place behind Local Hero) under his belt. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-6260 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (2) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Good chance on peak form, namely 7f wins at Royal Ascot (handicap) and Newbury (Group 2) in 2023; has failed to score since, which doesn't inspire confidence back in a highly competitive field. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 111-31 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (19) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Collared towards the finish in the Spring Mile on reappearance; justified favouritism at Haydock since, taking record in 7f handicaps to 5-5; continues to climb the weights but commands respect kept to this trip. |
9/1 |
|
8th 11 (19) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Collared towards the finish in the Spring Mile on reappearance; justified favouritism at Haydock since, taking record in 7f handicaps to 5-5; continues to climb the weights but commands respect kept to this trip. |
9/1 |
|
1st 12 (6) |
26th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
prominent |
100/30 |
25/1
Form: 630-64 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (5) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Similar type to Witch Hunter, being a smart 7f performer on his day but without a win since 2023; has something to find on his Newmarket efforts this term and can be opposed. |
25/1 |
|
9th 5 (5) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Similar type to Witch Hunter, being a smart 7f performer on his day but without a win since 2023; has something to find on his Newmarket efforts this term and can be opposed. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
2nd May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Smart 7f performer on his day; went close last August when bidding for a second Hungerford win; well treated on that sort of form but was nowhere near it in C&D handicap (behind two of these rivals) on reappearance. |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: 540166
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (17) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
All wins over 1m, the most recent at Meydan in March, and stays 1m2f; has come up short since returned to home soil and this drop back to 7f is unlikely to make a difference. |
25/1 |
|
10th 13 (17) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
All wins over 1m, the most recent at Meydan in March, and stays 1m2f; has come up short since returned to home soil and this drop back to 7f is unlikely to make a difference. |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 (13) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Defied this mark at the York Ebor festival in 2023 and belatedly regained the winning thread at Meydan on penultimate start; only sixth in the Spring Cup latest and faces a stiffer task in this field. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 180-00 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 (3) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Did well last summer, completing a 7f hat-trick at York and scoring over 1m on AW; not in the same form since and is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely. |
40/1 |
|
11th 15 (3) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Did well last summer, completing a 7f hat-trick at York and scoring over 1m on AW; not in the same form since and is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely. |
40/1 |
|
6 (5) |
29th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Productive spell last summer featured four wins, mostly at York; on a tougher mark now and hasn't obviously returned in top form, having never figured in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton on reappearance. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 7749-0 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (15) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Last three wins over 1m, most recently the 2024 Spring Cup; however, finished a close fourth in major C&D handicap last July and could go well with Haydock reappearance under his belt. |
12/1 |
|
12th 10 (15) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Last three wins over 1m, most recently the 2024 Spring Cup; however, finished a close fourth in major C&D handicap last July and could go well with Haydock reappearance under his belt. |
12/1 |
|
10th 3 (10) |
12th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 7y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Useful handicapper who registered sole success last season when beating Godwinson (2025 Lincoln winner) in this contest on reappearance; now 6lb higher but still warrants respect on seasonal debut. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 6618-1 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Contrasting performances in major handicaps this season, winning the Spring Cup over C&D (good) then down the field in the Victoria Cup; reappearance form puts him in the picture back at Newbury. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Contrasting performances in major handicaps this season, winning the Spring Cup over C&D (good) then down the field in the Victoria Cup; reappearance form puts him in the picture back at Newbury. |
8/1 |
|
13th 9 (8) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Gelded prior to reappearance success at Newbury, producing a career-best performance; however, has done all his winning over 1m and doesn't seem to be crying out for this drop back in distance. |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 4629-9 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Landed the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot last year, continuing his progress; however, inconsistent since and was always behind in the Victoria Cup seven days ago; returns to 1m for first time since 2023. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Landed the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot last year, continuing his progress; however, inconsistent since and was always behind in the Victoria Cup seven days ago; returns to 1m for first time since 2023. |
12/1 |
|
14th 3 (6) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Readily justified favouritism in Royal Ascot handicap (sole C&D attempt) last year, continuing his progress; inconsistent since but is interesting returned to this scenario with Haydock reappearance under his belt. |
11/1 |
50/1
Form: 12160- D
Last run: 191 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 (10) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Productive last term, mostly on AW, for new stable until form dipped the last twice; faces a stiffer task at this level on reappearance; gained sole turf win off a much lower mark. |
50/1 |
|
15th 14 (10) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Productive last term, mostly on AW, for new stable until form dipped the last twice; faces a stiffer task at this level on reappearance; gained sole turf win off a much lower mark. |
50/1 |
|
13th 4 (12) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
He's enjoyed a productive year for his new stable, winning four times on AW including over C&D off 3lb lower in August; that form is strong and a subsequent defeat on soft ground is easily excused; could have more in the tank and he's strongly respected despite a wide stall. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 1117-1 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 4 (16) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned only over 7f; pestered up front but stuck on well at Newmarket (seasonal debut) most recently, taking record to 4-6; doesn't need to lead; one for the shortlist, with further improvement plausible. |
9/1 |
|
16th 4 (16) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned only over 7f; pestered up front but stuck on well at Newmarket (seasonal debut) most recently, taking record to 4-6; doesn't need to lead; one for the shortlist, with further improvement plausible. |
9/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
16th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Odds-on winner of two novice events last summer, latterly at Leicester on good to firm, and he made it a hat-trick in smooth style on handicap debut at Newcastle (AW); underperformed back on turf on final outing but that was on soft; after only five races, all 7f, he should still bring potential. |
100/30 |
16/1
Form: 104-71 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 16 (13) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Has gained both handicap wins off 4lb lower, including at Kempton (7f, AW) last time; needs to prove he can defy the assessor and a jump in grade; now on career-high mark. |
16/1 |
|
17th 16 (13) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Has gained both handicap wins off 4lb lower, including at Kempton (7f, AW) last time; needs to prove he can defy the assessor and a jump in grade; now on career-high mark. |
16/1 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, headway to lead 1f out, kept on inside final furlong |
7/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £240.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £132.72 |
| Tricast | £727.34 |
| Trifecta | £1953.40 |