19.08
GoodHis Majesty’s Plate (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £21942.15
- 2m 0f 0y
- 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/2
Form: 12320- C
Last run: 230 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Smart stayer on the Flat and nice Flat return at Killarney after 13 months off; pick of hurdles form would give him a chance, but hasn't run in this code since being beaten 8l off mark of 131 at last year's Punchestown festival; stays well on the level and might yet improve for going 3m (second try at it). |
11/2 |
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4th 3 (7) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Smart dual-purpose sort; well suited by the race conditions; twice ran well in defeat at Royal Ascot last summer, third in the Copper Horse Handicap (1m6f, good to firm) and second in the Queen Alexandra (2m5f, good to firm); not seen since a fine second in a 1m6f Group 3 at York 13 months ago; good opportunity for Hannah Smullen if he returns in prime shape. |
4/5 |
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2nd 4 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Twice ran well in defeat at Royal Ascot last month, finishing third in the Copper Horse Handicap (1m6f, good to firm) and second in the Queen Alexandra (2m5f, good to firm; albeit no match for the winner); could give a good account but needs others to underperform if he's to come out on top. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 16/50-
Last run: 258 days
W: 9st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival. |
40/1 |
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8th 7 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival. |
40/1 |
4/1
Form: 0-1462
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Well-beaten second to Leinster in weaker four-runner renewal of this last year, and no match for Carmers at Down Royal in May; on a long losing sequence and will be a big price; usually leads. |
33/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Group 3 winner over 1m2f at three; losing sequence stands at 14 since a Dundalk win early last year; flattered by his proximity to star stayer Scandinavia in a 1m6f Listed race at Navan in April; remote seventh behind Illinois in the Queen Alexandra; should not be ruled out on handicap debut. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 21-65
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Fine third from the front in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) on his first start for Richard Hughes; proved way too headstrong to give himself a chance of lasting home in the Copper Horse at Royal Ascot next time but ridden with restraint and saw things out a lot better when fourth of seven in 2m Newbury handicap (good to firm) since; has a bit to find on the figures back at Listed level. |
20/1 |
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4th 1 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made most from wide draw in major handicaps on both starts for Richard Hughes, reeled in late on when third in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) but backpedalling before the home straight at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); big shout if he reverts to the Chester performance. |
16/1 |
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15th 13 (17) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made his debut for Richard Hughes in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) and, having broken well from his wide draw, he put up a bold show from the front only to be reeled in late in the day; a 2lb nudge is easy to stomach and dropping back to 1m6f could work given the cruising speed he showed at Chester. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 411-23
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 12 (22) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Registered his highest rating in 1m6f Listed race on soft ground last April (his only time front-running); always prominent when strong finish took him to a handicap win at the Curragh (1m6f, yielding) this term and, although he wasn't discredited over 2m later in June, this trip on softer than good may well be the best fit; wears headgear for the first time. |
20/1 |
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7th 1 (10) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 76y |
10st 2lb |
Stayed on well to gain third career success off 8lb lower here on latest (1m6f, yielding); both previous runs at around this trip have not been his best so could be vulnerable upped in distance on quicker ground off career high mark. |
100/30 |
|
1st 6 (1) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Won twice over 1m4f in 2024 and began last season in form of his life over 1m6f at Navan, touched off in handicap and fine third in Listed contest; last month's 1m4f Leopardstown comeback run was encouraging, could well improve enough from that to play a major role here back at 1m6f. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 816/31
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
5l third to Waardah in this last year, before career best when second in the Melbourne Cup (2m); back to best European form when second in Group 3 at Fairyhouse (1m6f, good; unraced on firmer) this month but will probably have to settle for a place here if others show their best. |
8/1 |
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2nd 3 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 200y |
9st 9lb |
Last year's winner who went on to post a career-best when second of 24 in Group 1 Melbourne Cup (2m, good-to-soft); last month's Limerick comeback run well below her best but entitled to come on for that and major chance on ratings. |
6/4 |
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8th 9 (3) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 70y |
9st 7lb |
Third runner for yard; dual-purpose performer, 6-12 on Flat, 1-7 over jumps; highly progressive last year, winning 1m6f and 2m Listed at the Curragh and Down Royal before Group 3 victory at Fairyhouse and third in the Group 2 Lillie Langtry at Goodwood in August; rounded off the year with an excellent runner-up in the Melbourne Cup; fitness has to be taken on trust but big player if she's ready. |
11/4 |
4/1
Form: 5/515- BF
Last run: 287 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (1) |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of six races for Ralph Beckett (including on soft); comfortably won 1m4f Roscommon Listed last summer and on seasonal return chased home a subsequent Group 3 winner in 2m Down Royal Listed in May; absence since a slight concern but presumably she has an autumn campaign in mind and demands plenty of respect. |
9/2 |
|
9 (5) |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of her six races for Ralph Beckett; comfortably saw off Cristal Clere in a 1m4f Listed race at Roscommon last summer before holding her own in a Group 3; unraced beyond 1m4f but good chance that she'll stay and returns with yard having winners. |
4/1 |
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9 (5) |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of her six races for Ralph Beckett; comfortably saw off Cristal Clere in a 1m4f Listed race at Roscommon last summer before holding her own in a Group 3; unraced beyond 1m4f but good chance that she'll stay and returns with yard having winners. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 292-21
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (12) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal. |
8/1 |
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2nd 9 (12) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal. |
8/1 |
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3rd 8 (18) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won Cork maiden over this trip in May and best effort when landing 1m2f Down Royal fillies' handicap (beating Lady Lunette); creditable efforts in Group company since so remains of interest back in Listed class. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
Cristal Clere, Taipan
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €13.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €14.51 |
| Trifecta | €70.60 |
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