17.00
Good To FirmRoyal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £90195
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 33 runners
Runners: 33 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1
Form: 11-313 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Success at Meydan early this year was followed by a creditable return to Britain, then a lesser show at Royal Ascot; the same happened in 2025, preceding another below-form effort in July, so that has to be a worry even though best efforts would see him on the premises; William Buick seemingly prefers Al Zanati. |
13/2 |
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10th 3 (5) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; returned to Britain with a creditable fourth (Wimbledon Hawkeye fifth) of six to Ombudsman in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; Buick is on him rather than Ancient Wisdom; likely to be on the premises. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Beat Bedouin Prince to win handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; this 5yo has had just ten starts and further improvement cannot be ruled out, but a career best is necessary if he's to come out on top today. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 5077-2 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (13) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Soft-ground second in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023; smart handicapper nowadays but his only success remains a C&D novice win at the 2022 Western meeting; two good placed efforts over 1m at Thirsk this year but well held at Ascot latest and others are preferred for the win again. |
16/1 |
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3 (13) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Soft-ground second in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023; smart handicapper nowadays who still has just one novice success to his name; went close in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (good) on reappearance and it was a step back in the right direction when close third of five at that track (also 1m, good to firm) last month; hasn't shone in three starts here (admittedly twice in Group 1s) but handicapper is gradually relenting. |
20/1 |
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2 (4) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Runner-up in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but just a useful handicapper nowadays; comes into the reckoning on his second in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (good ground) on reappearance but hasn't repeated the form and carries risks. |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: 437-74
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (8) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Became disappointing for Joseph O'Brien last year; some promise for this yard off his reduced mark but never a serious threat when seventh of 15 at York (1m2f, good to soft) 18 days ago; being eased another 3lb can only help but others are still more persuasive. |
12/1 |
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7th 13 (8) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Became disappointing for Joseph O'Brien last year; some promise for this yard off his reduced mark but was never dangerous last week at Beverley behind one who made all (1m2f, heavy). |
16/1 |
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4th 3 (5) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Became disappointing for Joseph O'Brien last year; there's been some promise for current yard and off a reduced mark, and with Jake Dickson taking off another 5lb, he's not dismissed; one of his best RPRs came on good to soft. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: -01426 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (2) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Scored twice in Qatar for these connections; question mark about ground softer than good, despite the official going at Goodwood last time when he was second in a strong conditions stakes; in good form in Britain on last three outings now but that does not mean he looks well handicapped. |
11/1 |
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2nd 9 (5) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 11y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Below form two years ago on sole start on softer than good (soft); scored twice (1m2f/11.5f) in Qatar for these connections; looked in top form in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m; eighth) and Listed race at Sandown (1m2f; third of six) on last two outings but a fair bit extra is needed to win this. |
25/1 |
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4 (5) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Has scored twice in Qatar for current connections; came up short in Listed grade returned to British soil but ran creditably in the Royal Hunt Cup since; difficult task at the weights returned to this level. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 5122-2 BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Acts on soft and good to firm; fluky winner of the 2025 Sussex Stakes but he's smart in his own right and won from Never So Brave at York (7f Group 3) in June; best of the rest behind a good 3yo in Goodwood Group 2 over 1m last time; likely to go well. |
6/1 |
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2nd 5 (8) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Unbeaten at this course until two defeats at the 2026 Glorious Goodwood, albeit faced a difficult task on ratings and raced too close to strong pace in the Sussex Stakes latest (fluky winner of that race 12 months earlier); has a better chance in this field. |
5/1 |
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9th 5 (8) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Prevailed in York Group 3 when dropped back to 7f last month, benefiting from the first application of a tongue-tie, and rallied for fourth behind Lake Forest in 7f Group 2 Lennox here yesterday; well suited by Goodwood but he was a fluky 150-1 winner of this race last year, having been allowed too much rope in a pacemaking duty, and seems unlikely to repeat the feat. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 74-709 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 19 (2) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Landed the Chesterfield Cup at this meeting in 2023, initiating a notable double; however, has failed to score since and current mark reflects a broad decline in his form; drop to Class 3 had no effect last time and he looks a shadow of his former self. |
33/1 |
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9th 5 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
He's fully 7lb lower than when a close third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last July but was soundly beaten on his final three outings last season and it's been the same story on his two starts this term. |
33/1 |
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7th 3 (8) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Often held up in rear, so he saw very little daylight when 50-1 off career-low mark in the Spring Cup at Newbury in April; dropped another 2lb since but he last won in September 2023 and failed to make an impact in all but one of his races in 2025, so does not look the percentage call. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: -42414 D
Last run: 90 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (10) |
24th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Gained his wins in Ireland and during a spell in Bahrain; has struggled in Britain this summer and needs to derive significant benefit from this drop back in class. |
33/1 |
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2 (8) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Won in Bahrain (1m2f, good to firm) in March; returned from break with mid-division finish in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) and he was always in rear at York (1m2f) last month; dropped 3lb and this return to Polytrack is no problem but others are more compelling. |
10/1 |
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5 (4) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Won in Bahrain (1m2f, good to firm) in March; returned from break with mid-division finish in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month and this step back up in trip could help, but others are more compelling. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 8/56-5 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (9) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ended a long losing run at Sandown (1m2f) in August but came in a well-held tenth of 14 in 1m4f handicap at Epsom 19 days ago; needs to get back on track. |
8/1 |
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10th 5 (4) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ended a three-year drought when winning a 1m2f handicap at Sandown (good to firm) this month; Listed winner (1m2f, soft) here earlier in his career and ran well over C&D last month; one to consider. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 300-50
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Made the frame a few times last autumn but hasn't been in the same form in two outings this term; doesn't look as if he's about to end a losing spell that goes back almost four years. |
20/1 |
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6th 4 (5) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on good to firm and heavy; on a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln here in March (unseated rider on the way to post); others are more persuasive. |
5/1 |
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12 (18) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
On a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March (unseated rider on the way to post). |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 024005 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Horse
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Useful on his day but has become inconsistent, latterly at Meydan, notwithstanding a January performance that's his sole win for current yard; the 9yo can be opposed back on British soil; tongue-tie fitted. |
33/1 |
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8th 6 (8) |
5th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Useful weights turnaround with Flying Frontier on C&D form last August and also with Arabian Light from Meydan (1m1f) in February; however, some question marks about his form since and whether he really wants a stiff test at 1m2f has yet to be proved. |
20/1 |
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10 (23) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Record of 0-17 for current yard doesn't tell the whole story, as he's capable of very useful form; last few efforts don't augur well, however, and he came up short (finished 11th) in this race in 2024. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 1125-6 D
Last run: 116 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (11) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Returned from a year off with fine fourth at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); not quite at the same level since in major 1m handicaps at Glorious Goodwood or York, but this first attempt at short of 7f is interesting judged on the Royal Ascot performance. |
9/1 |
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5th 8 (5) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Returned from a year off with fine fourth in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); not quite at the same level in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) since and could do with settling better, but he was effective over 1m in France (including on testing ground) and is capable of playing a leading role if at the top of his game. |
8/1 |
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8th 11 (8) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Reached a useful standard in France; well supported for handicap attempts at Royal Ascot in 2025 (hindered by traffic issues) and 2026 (stable debut; creditable fourth over 7f) since racing in Britain; may well build on the reappearance effort and show progress; one to consider. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 335-22 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (9) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Last won in May 2024; ran mostly with credit in the meantime, including when fourth of 17 at Glorious Goodwood on penultimate start (his only race under Toby Moore); 1m4f on probably soft ground was seemingly much too much for him there on latest and he could return to form with place claims. |
8/1 |
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9th 4 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Losing run is mounting up but he remains useful and shaped well over 1m2f at Glorious Goodwood most recently, leaving the impression this return to 1m4f is worth exploring; possibilities off the same mark. |
7/2 |
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4th 15 (18) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to May 2024 but he's run some big races and wasn't discredited in his two starts this term; third and tenth in the last two runnings of this race; claimer ridden for the first time as a handicapper and worth a second look despite wide draw. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 000-33 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 22 (9) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
9yo who went 0-10 last year but he's well handicapped on the pick of last season's efforts, which came in the spring, and his Doncaster form-figures of 1413 catch the eye on his first visit here since 2023; interesting. |
50/1 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win). |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win). |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 1/51-4 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish and made a flying start for current stable, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) and second of 20 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm); however, his form has dipped the last twice, markedly so last time. |
25/1 |
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10th 11 (1) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Ex-Irish and made a flying start for current stable, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) and second of 20 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm); form dipped back at Kempton eight days ago but he needs a second look. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 (1) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
6-16; has kept up the good work since joining current stable, winning over C&D and running a cracker when second of 20 at Glorious Goodwood; again well drawn and impossible to discount. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 383454 C
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (13) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Fine servant to connections, successful over C&D in February; however, he was below par at the Shergar Cup last time and is drawn wide today. |
12/1 |
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6th 8 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Solid fourth-place finishes in good handicaps at Epsom and Sandown on his last two starts; suspicion he will prove vulnerable for win purposes. |
16/1 |
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4th 9 (11) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Ran respectably at Epsom last time but still has a poor strike-rate in recent years and hasn't won on turf since 2023; the 8yo looks unlikely to prevail in another competitive field. |
40/1 |
33/1
Form: 8-1034 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (21) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Beaten 13 times since his last win last August but he's run several mighty races in the meantime, including when beaten a neck in this last year and when third of 17 to Scoville at Doncaster (1m, good) last time; this two-time course winner could be firmly in the mix once more. |
12/1 |
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3rd 3 (3) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Ran well in the face of a tough task when fourth in Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (soft) a fortnight ago and he returns to a handicap on a mark 2lb lower than when fourth of 28 in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); has an each-way shout. |
16/1 |
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4th 2 (2) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Has lots of form in major handicaps, including a good effort over C&D last year; consistent in the main but faces a stiffer assignment upped to Group level for the first time. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 035144 D
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (11) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Did well in Meydan and returned to Britain for a close fourth in the Lincoln; hasn't kicked on from there, finishing down the field in the Royal Hunt and then midfield at Chelmsford (1m2f); looks vulnerable with his big weight. |
10/1 |
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3 (4) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Successful in Meydan handicap (1m1f, good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln in March; looks interesting on that form but he's been a bit up and down this year and he struggled in the Royal Hunt Cup last time; mixed messages. |
5/1 |
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17 (16) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in Meydan handicap (good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln on last appearance; quite exposed, however, and current mark leaves him in a tough spot. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 01-834 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (5) |
19th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Multiple AW winner but only 1-25 on turf; ran a solid race last time at Southwell (1m) but likely placed at best here. |
13/2 |
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3rd 8 (7) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Five AW wins include a C&D success in January off a 7lb higher mark than today's; could have done with a stronger gallop when fifth of eight at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and was reported to have lost a shoe when down the field at Chepstow three weeks ago (only 1-25 on turf); could bounce back returned to this surface. |
5/1 |
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10th 2 (16) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
6lb below his last winning mark and does have form on soft ground, but he finished behind four of these over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate start and a record of 1-24 on turf does pose a question. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 4411-1 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 10 (17) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Merely mid-division at Doncaster (1m, good) last month but his form figures at Ascot read 222 (1m, good to firm/good; twice in big fields), with the latest of those in August and he was a good second at York (1m, good to soft) next time; has an each-way shout if leaving his latest run behind. |
12/1 |
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10th 1 (9) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
He's returned to form to finish second in these cheekpieces on his last two starts, at Ascot (1m, good to firm) and at York (1m, good to soft; won that same competitive handicap 12 months previously); solid claims. |
13/2 |
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2nd 6 (10) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Failed to kick on after winning this last year (good to firm) but he returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when runner-up at Ascot (1m, good to firm) recently; won on soft ground early in career; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 348-01
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (6) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
A 6yo but with flashes of quality form in the last 12 months, notably in winning the Grade 1 Canadian International (1m4f, firm) and his second to Opera Ballo in a Meydan Group 1 in January (1m1f, good; handles softer); failed to fire in another Group 1 a month ago in Germany, though that was after a lengthy break and his draw was no help; could be dangerous at this level. |
6/1 |
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2 (3) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Formerly trained in France/Qatar; mixed results in three runs in Britain this season but he dominated a C&D handicap (good to firm) in May and was a respectable fifth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood last time; hasn't been far off his best in those two runs but this is much tougher in this Group 3 and he's bottom of the pack on the figures. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 54-121 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
26th 8 (22) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March and he's just 1lb higher today; however, no better than ninth across his four starts since and he needs to get back on track. |
40/1 |
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9th 4 (8) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, unplaced on his three runs since and has to raise his game. |
16/1 |
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9th 3 (4) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, well beaten on both starts since; has to get back on track. |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: 0-6226 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 (9) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023. |
15/2 |
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11th 2 (1) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 4174-1
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 5 (2) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Record of 3-4 this season for new stable includes two wins in major handicaps; took his form to an even higher level with impressive performance in a conditions race at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) on last appearance; one of two Andrew Balding-trained runners who are going into deeper waters but may be capable of further improvement. |
20/1 |
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1st 3 (9) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 11y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Won in style at Newmarket (1m1f) in May, first home in the centre group in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m) in June and tidy winner of the valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f) three weeks ago; more to prove on ground softer than good, which he tried four times in previous seasons; going great guns but needs markedly better form to upstage all of today's rivals. |
11/2 |
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8 (19) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Won over 1m2f for Sir Michael Stoute and scored in style on his stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in May; first home in the centre group when sixth of 30 in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month and he could have more to offer now back up in trip; interesting contender for connections who won this in 2019 and 2021. |
9/1 |
66/1
Form: 11117- D
Last run: 196 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 (1) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Added to his excellent course record with two more wins this year, including this trip; another excellent effort here when chasing home Gamrai over 1m3f in March, with next-time-out winners behind in third/fourth; fair fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m2f) when last seen in June and much respected back at Kempton. |
6/1 |
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4th 4 (10) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Added to his excellent Kempton record with wins over 1m3f and 1m4f this year; another cracking effort there when chasing home the progressive Gamrai over 1m3f in March; probably worth ignoring a recent run on turf but his peak AW form (including all wins) has been achieved on Polytrack. |
16/1 |
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13th 9 (4) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Fine from 1m to 1m4f; has won on turf but the AW looks more his scene and especially Kempton where he beat all bar a handicap snip the last time; back on grass others look safer. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: /67-84 D
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 5 (5) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Has some back-class but now 0-11 for this yard and the form he showed in initial outings last summer has not been repeated; accelerating down the weights, which gives him a chance on this year's form even, but others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
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6th 4 (4) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Has some back-class but now 0-10 for this yard and the form he showed in initial outings last summer has not been repeated; edging down the weights but the jockey here on penultimate start reported that he hung badly; others are more convincing. |
9/1 |
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6th 3 (3) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Has some back-class but now 0-9 for this yard after beating one home on his return to 1m2f at Windsor 18 days ago; on the plus side, this bigger field might be more to his liking and in two previous visits to Sandown he's finished first and third; no surprise if he went well under Oisin Murphy, under whom he was fourth in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (on soft). |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 436-07 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 (9) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival. |
10/1 |
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26 (15) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud. |
50/1 |
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7th 2 (8) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt. |
11/2 |
9/2
Form: 221-11 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27 (32) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Form figures read 22111 (started favourite each time; 3-3 over 1m); proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot in April then followed up at Newbury (again on good to firm) where he collared the pacesetter close home; very progressive and commands respect. |
9/2 |
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1st 8 (2) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Half-brother to Palace Pier, whose Group 1 haul included the Lockinge on this card in 2021; proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot (1m, good to firm) on seasonal debut, scoring easily and taking form figures to 2211; one to follow and could well defy a 10lb rise with further improvement on the cards. |
6/4 |
20/1
Form: 7140-2 D BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 3 (8) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Down the field in Dubai on his stable debut in December (1m1f, good to firm); can go well fresh so a 106-day absence no bad thing; hasn't run over 7f since his debut but he lurks on a dangerous mark and new cheekpieces could give him a lift. |
8/1 |
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8 (12) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Four starts at 1m this term have yielded good seconds in competitive York handicaps but his two goes over C&D don't match them; that's enough to put him down the pecking order. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 1813-1
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 4 (9) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Five handicap wins, including over 1m1f at this venue; has made the frame in two C&D Listed races this season; needs to bounce back from a Curragh failure that saw him finish last of six, with Cowardofthecounty in third. |
8/1 |
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6th 3 (1) |
28th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Progressive gelding has taken form to new level this term with excellent Listed efforts at Leopardstown on last two starts; had Alcantor 2l behind when a 1.25l runner-up on latest (1m, good) and should uphold that form; has winning course form in the book and leading claims. |
100/30 |
33/1
Form: 4-4092
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 14 (2) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
In good form over 1m/10.3f (good) prior to winning at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) in August; kept on well for respectable fifth in Listed race at Newbury (7f, good) four weeks ago and could build on that latest performance now back up to 1m; no surprise to see a big run. |
22/1 |
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5th 6 (3) |
18th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
AW winner who belatedly opened his turf account in Chester handicap (7.5f; back from a break) most recently; however, appears to need another career-best performance to follow up. |
14/1 |
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1st 4 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
0-16 on turf but usually runs his race; runner-up at this track (10.5f, good) when last seen in May; may find this on the sharp side having not been seen in races less than 1m since his juvenile days. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 12514- D BF
Last run: 277 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 15 (16) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Two wins from his 13 starts (all for William Haggas) and, having edged down the weights, he's one to watch in the betting on his first run for the Quinns (remains in same ownership); however, he has a hefty absence to defy and this is a hot race; 0-4 in 2025. |
25/1 |
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13th 18 (21) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Won in a big field at York (1m, good to firm) last August and he's unexposed at today's trip, which could suit; best run of this light campaign came when fourth at Ascot last month but he needs something extra today. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 3588-7 D
Last run: 159 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (7) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
On reduced mark but his last win was two years ago and he has form figures of 887788 since last August; down the list. |
16/1 |
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4 (9) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Hasn't won a race since September 2023 and not as good as he was; the cheekpieces need to trigger something. |
33/1 |
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7 (7) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
7yo who is without a win since September 2023 and doesn't appear to be the force of old, but he returned from a break at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June and that seventh gives him something to build on; on reduced mark and he's not ruled out back up in trip. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 231048 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (4) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Suited by drop back to 7f when winning at Newmarket (good to firm) and nearly followed up in 20-runner race at Glorious Goodwood (good); up another 3lb but plenty to like for trainer who won this race in 2020 and 2021. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 (10) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Suited by the drop back in distance at Newmarket (good to firm) last time, narrowly beating Great Acclaim and taking 7f record to 3-5 (only 1-8 over further); on a career-high mark but interesting kept to this trip. |
11/1 |
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1st 3 (4) |
26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Shaped encouragingly at Chester (7.5f) on the return to turf and proved unsuited by 1m2f (raced too freely) later in May; however, now 0-5 in this sphere and peak form remains on AW where he's a three-time scorer. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £70.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.60 |
| Tricast | £1554.20 |
| Trifecta | £3859.40 |