15.13
Good To Firm1895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £85065
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
100/30
Form: /1180- D
Last run: 207 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (6) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Creditable effort at York on his reappearance but turned in a lacklustre effort in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last time; not a solid option on the back of that but he's 2-2 over C&D, including this race 12 months ago (strong form), and new cheekpieces could help. |
7/2 |
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12th 2 (9) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Underwhelming on final two runs last term and only fourth to Inisherin in the Duke Of York on his return; however, he shaped as though he may have needed that latest outing and looked a possible future Group 1 winner when landing a hot running of the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last July; might not be far away if tapping back into that promise. |
18/1 |
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1 (4) |
14th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Won Group 3 at Deauville (soft) as a 2yo but that surface left him cold when last seen at Ascot in October; had looked as though he might be a high flyer in the sprinting division earlier in the year, when coming clear in a Listed Newbury race before landing a Group 3 there (good to firm); had a draw excuse at Haydock in September but looks well berthed today and this could be the time to catch him. |
100/30 |
9/4
Form: 61150- D BF
Last run: 249 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (12) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
None too consistent since winning the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2024, but he was on a going day when making a successful return in the Group 2 Duke Of York (also 6f, good to firm) in May and he fared best of those from single-figure stalls when sixth to Big Mojo in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last time; these conditions should suit and he's respected. |
12/1 |
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4 (6) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won Group 2 Sandy Lane over C&D (soft) last May and followed up in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm); below par after in 2024 (including in this); reappeared following wind op and won Group 2 Duke Of York; two lesser runs since; capable, but has to get back on track. |
16/1 |
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1 (12) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Inconsistent since winning the 2024 Commonwealth Cup and was below par returned to Royal Ascot last time, failing to back up his reappearance success (beat Flora Of Bermuda) in the Duke of York Stakes; well capable of being involved but isn't guaranteed to give his running; beaten favourite (finished only fifth) in this race 12 months ago; wears first-time headgear. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 15546- D
Last run: 220 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (2) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this yard at Dundalk before disappointing in Cork Listed race next time on soft; much better over C&D last time when a 2.75l sixth behind Mission Central. |
14/1 |
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6th 8 (1) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this stable at Dundalk in February, but behind a few of these when tailed off at Cork last time; needs to leave that well behind. |
25/1 |
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9th 4 (2) |
4th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Hasn't won since taking the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024 when with Clive Cox; posted a reasonable debut run for this yard at Dundalk and this ground will suit but needs a return to his best to score. |
16/1 |
Form: -11233 D BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Close third in Listed company at Wolverhampton last month on his first attempt at 7f and he wasn't beaten for a lack of stamina; not at his best in a hot sprint handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday; no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run. |
10/1 |
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8th 5 (9) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Did well in early 2025 on AW, winning a C&D handicap in good style and following up in Listed company at Lingfield; finished third in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 5lb higher; running himself back into form this winter, most recently a close third over 7f four weeks ago, and he looks primed to give Clifford Lee a winning return to the saddle. |
6/1 |
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3rd 4 (6) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Strong AW form in the first half of 2025; awkward leaving the stalls in his two runs this winter and the form has been well short of his best; steps up to 7f for the first time. |
6/1 |
11/4
Form: 00511- D
Last run: 179 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (6) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Not beaten far in two 5f Group 1s last August/September (good to firm/yielding) and he finally got off the mark on turf when making all in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was his first run since being gelded and he could be tough to reel in. |
4/1 |
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1st 5 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Often leads; he's pure quality on the AW (4-4) but has had trouble sustaining his effort on turf, even allowing for being first home on his side in a Group 2 at Goodwood in August; gelded since last seen but whether he'll appreciate this stiff finish is questionable. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 (8) |
14th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Made it 4-4 on AW with a Listed win last November; only one win from nine races on turf; however, comes into the reckoning now following an excellent fourth behind Asfoora in the Nunthorpe. was previously on the wrong side at Goodwood, in a race in which She's Quality was second; might not want it too soft. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 1-1216 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (10) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Ties in with Golden Mind on Musselburgh running but the pair of them are facing a stiffer assignment in this major prize; remains useful on turf but a lower mark in this sphere reflects that his peak form, namely dual Listed honours, has been shown on AW. |
33/1 |
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4th 1 (6) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Made his name on AW but he can do it on turf when the ground is quick, as when a cosy winner at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August; has since added a second Listed AW event, at Southwell in November, but the Saudi Arabia venture came to nothing in February and he has ground worries today. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: 21453- CD
Last run: 207 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Group 3 winner in July 2024; campaigned mostly at Group 1 level since, making the frame on several occasions, most recently in the 2025 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) where she did well having met trouble; leading player back down in class. |
7/4 |
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17 (1) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Has shown high-class 6f form in the last 12 months when placed in this event (behind Kind Of Blue), the Duke Of York Stakes (behind Inisherin), the Jubilee at Royal Ascot (behind Lazzat) and the Sprint Cup at Haydock (behind Big Mojo; hampered when making her effort); handles all types of ground; each-way possibilities once more. |
10/1 |
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12 (16) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Finished last in the July Cup last time but had an excuse as she reared when the stalls opened; close third in Group 1 British Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and reappeared with neck second in Group 2 Duke Of York (6f, good to firm) before third to Lazzat in Group 1 Jubilee at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm; beaten just over 3l); could be involved. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 01421- CD
Last run: 214 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (11) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won 6f Group 3 here (good to firm) in July; ran just as well when a close fourth in the Sprint Cup at Haydock two weeks ago; was well drawn there, however, and her penalty could leave her vulnerable on a rare 5f run. |
6/1 |
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4th 14 (13) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
5yo mare who made Group-race breakthrough when 33-1 for the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury in July, when she had nearly 2l to spare; unsuited by the return to 7f since and has been supplemented for this race at a cost of £20,000, but nevertheless looks opposable today. |
25/1 |
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4th 7 (4) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Began the campaign with two heavy defeats but she was reinvigorated by cheekpieces at York last month and hit a major new high in them in a Group 3 at this track (6f) eight days later, winning at 33-1 by nearly 2l from King's Gamble; fine chance if that form is repeated but, although she ran three times over 7f in 2022, she's not crying out for a return to this trip on the recent evidence. |
11/1 |
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