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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (7) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Very useful 3yo when based in France; largely disappointing for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland last year but started off for Tim Easterby with two encouraging runs at York (1m2f/1m) last month and has possibilities here. |
10/1 |
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6th 1 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Record of 1-5 in France then 0-7 in Ireland; midfield in York handicap (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut when the 150-1 rank outsider; perhaps best watched unless the market signals go the other way. |
16/1 |
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8th 5 (16) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Inconsistent individual but he was placed in a French Group 2 when trained there in 2024; beat a total of two horses in his last four starts for Joseph O'Brien and left that yard for 8,000gns in October; subsequently gelded and makes his stable debut with plenty to prove. |
66/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Not totally solid on his form since 150-1 success when pacemaker in last year's Sussex Stakes (1m, good); however, looks interesting back down in trip, with his 7f record reading 1211225 (ran creditably behind Never So Brave in C&D Group 1 the final time); fitting of tongue-tie may also contribute to a resurgence. |
12/1 |
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7th 5 (2) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Not totally solid on his form since 150-1 success when pacemaker in last year's Sussex Stakes (1m, good); below par in Listed grade in sole run this season; however, record of 3-3 at Goodwood bodes well for this first visit to Epsom, which is a fairly similar track; return to best is plausible. |
8/1 |
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4th 3 (4) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
150-1 winner of the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (1m, good) in July when acting as a pacemaker; that form can't be taken at face value but he was fifth in the Group 1 City Of York Stakes (7f, good to firm) next time and that performance reads well in the context of most of today's opposition; versatile ground-wise; goes well fresh and could be involved on his reappearance. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
1m2f Listed winner here in 2023 but well beaten on his only visit since; no win since a Group 3 in August 2023 but placed in AW/turf handicaps (1m-1m4f) this spring and continues down the weights; needs much better than he produced on last two outings. |
5/1 |
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5th 1 (9) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Ran poorly last time; generally consistent otherwise this year, over a variety of trips, and may rebound; however, hasn't won for nearly three years and concedes weight all round in this field. |
10/1 |
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17th 2 (7) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
In the frame in eight of his nine starts this year, last time finishing third over 1m1f at Lingfield (good to firm); each-way chance. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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12th 11 (7) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Winless since September 2022 and 0-9 last year after returning from a stint in Australia; however, last season's best efforts came over C&D, including when fifth in this (good to soft) and runner-up in October (heavy); 7lb lower than 12 months ago and Jack Callan removes valuable 5lb; each-way claims. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (28) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Trained in France in 2024 then Qatar last year; absent and gelded since meeting traffic issues when 18th of 30 in the 2025 Royal Hunt Cup (attracted support); drops to a bare 7f for first time but the stiff track and likely strong pace will help; market confidence should be heeded. |
8/1 |
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31 (31) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
First reserve; trained in France in 2024 then Qatar in 2025; absent and gelded since being hindered by traffic issues when 18th of 30 in this contest 12 months ago; attracted support that day and will be interesting if the money again comes for him; debut for another new stable. |
12/1 |
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11 (22) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
French form last year included a handicap success on Arc weekend (1m, soft); midfield in Saudi handicap in sole start for new (Qatari) yard; the betting may prove best guide in this first British run. |
50/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (5) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Beaten on his last 12 starts going back to May 2024 but he's run some big races in the meantime, including when beaten a head in this last year (good to firm) off the same mark as today; reappeared with solid sixth of 24 on stable debut in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good); can be in the mix. |
5/1 |
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6th 14 (8) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
In and out last season for Michael Bell, the high points coming when second in big fields at York (good to firm) in May and the Curragh (good to yielding) in September; all his best efforts have come over 1m2f so today's shorter distance is a concern but it's possible he'll be freshened up by a change of stable (same owner). |
22/1 |
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6 (15) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
His form has been mixed this season but he went close over C&D (good to firm) in May and filled the same position in a big field at the Curragh (1m2f, good to yielding) last month; in the shake-up if he's again on song. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner for Aidan O'Brien in his early days; his three wins this year have all been in claimers at Dundalk (6f-1m) but he travelled smoothly before winning with plenty in hand last time; with another new yard now but he remains well treated on old form and is not ruled out back in a handicap. |
6/1 |
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1st 5 (1) |
26th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Won at two and three for Ballydoyle; won claimers here over 1m and 6f in February; coughing post-race when disappointing odds-on favourite in 7f claimer here in March; been given time to recover and looks a big player. |
7/4 |
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5th 3 (3) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Seeking a hat-trick of claiming wins here after wins at a mile and 6f last month, latest under today's rider last month, overcoming tardy start when coming late; intermediate trip ideal and the one to beat again. |
6/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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4th 2 (15) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Seven wins include three on good to soft/soft; also won on AW at Kempton (1m) in February but only midfield in valuable events at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good) on his last two starts; however, latter effort was better than it looks having been poorly drawn. |
33/1 |
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15th 7 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight. |
33/1 |
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 3 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Similar type to Cerulean Bay in that he ran creditably in the Royal Hunt Cup (fourth) last time but is getting little help from the assessor, having proved largely consistent since his last win; solid contender all the same. |
11/1 |
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4th 8 (32) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Dual winner at Ascot; hindered by trouble in the Spring Cup on reappearance and ran creditably kept to Newbury last time; far from disgraced when seventh in this contest last year but has a stiffer mark this time and his ceiling has seemingly been reached already. |
25/1 |
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4th 1 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Tough and consistent sort who won the C&D Spring Cup on 2025 reappearance but couldn't get a clear run in it this time round; third in this race last year and 9lb higher today but he's an each-way contender. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won a maiden on turf (1m, good to soft) in 2023, but his other wins have been on the AW; beaten only 2l when seventh of 11 over C&D last time; each-way chance. |
6/1 |
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7th 3 (6) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Started 2026 with victory at Southwell (1m) and right back to form of late, runner-up in 1m Goodwood handicap eight days ago; he's weighted to go very well off the same mark. |
9/2 |
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2nd 2 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Five AW wins at 1m and 7f; modest strike-rate of 1-20 on turf but he's often run well in difficult races, including in one run here (hampered); well treated now but he hasn't looked in great form back on turf of late; most of best form on good or quicker, acts on good to soft. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Can front-run; had 1m wins at Newmarket and York last season, with two seconds at Ascot in between including the Royal Hunt Cup; makes plenty of appeal on that evidence but needs to bounce back from an underwhelming reappearance when second favourite at Newmarket two weeks ago. |
11/2 |
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7th 1 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Can front-run; 1m wins here last April and in 17-runner race at the York Ebor meeting in August, with his two seconds at Ascot in between including the Royal Hunt Cup; last two outings leave him with a bit to prove, as they were 1m1f, but it's not too hard to excuse them and he is a strong contender. |
9/2 |
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7th 2 (7) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 177y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Progressive in 1m handicaps, going close twice in a row at Ascot (including the Royal Hunt Cup) before winning the Clipper Handicap here (good to firm) on Thursday, doing it in good style having had to wait for a clear run; this would be a very quick turnaround but he has Group-race potential. |
5/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
11 (4) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Formerly trained in France/Qatar; won comfortably from the front in six-runner race at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm; 7lb higher today) in May on British debut; failed to cope with 1m in the Royal Hunt Cup next time but presumably of much more interest back at 1m2f. |
16/1 |
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 12 (20) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Good fifth in this race last year but was in a progressive vein of form at the time; some inconsistency has crept in and he finished last (admittedly lost a shoe) in the Spring Cup at Newbury most recently, failing to back up the form of his narrow success in the Lincoln on reappearance. |
33/1 |
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24th 5 (26) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Goes well in a big field over a straight 1m; beaten a neck in this race last year (good ground) and made a winning return in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft; beat Rogue Diplomat a nose) three weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again off a 4lb higher mark. |
9/1 |
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1st 7 (2) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Close fifth in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last June and close third next time, again at Ascot (1m, good to firm); has shown promise on soft ground; not at the top of his game on his final two outings last term but has an each-way shout if back to his best on this reappearance. |
20/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
2nd 8 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Most of his wins have been at 1m but he swooped late on to score over 1m3f in January and led 1f out when asserting in tidy style over 1m4f early this month, both at this track; back up another 5lb and he's a 7yo, but peak form (October 2024) was a little better still and he's now 7-12 at Kempton; on the shortlist. |
15/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Record of 0-8 for current yard but he is nicely treated on best form and latest effort ended a spell of duck eggs, while suggesting this step back up from 1m may prove beneficial, in keeping with 2023 achievements. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Course handicap winner at 1m1f; cracking effort when 2.5l fourth in Listed Heritage Stakes over C&D (yld-sft) last month when he had three of these behind despite not getting the clearest of runs; acts on good ground and seems to be improving; a bit to find on the figures, but could go very well. |
9/1 |
|
4th 9 (3) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Five career wins, the most recent off 98 in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; should strip fitter following an AW run in February; stable in fine form, combined for a Dundalk treble last week. |
9/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (12) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Without a win since his second start as a 2yo, but several good efforts since as when beaten a length into third of 24 in the Newbury Spring Cup (1m, good ) last month; Ryan Moore keeps the ride and rain shouldn't be an issue, but the draw could have been kinder. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 16 (22) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
On a 14-race losing sequence but he was runner-up three times last term, including when beaten a head at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good); went off third favourite in a big field at the Curragh on reappearance but didn't give his running; on a retrieval mission with Ryan Moore booked. |
12/1 |
|
11th 5 (7) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
0-13 since winning in 2023 on his second start but he went close at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last August and again finished second at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft); an interesting runner despite uneven form. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
8 (6) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Best form when finishing strongly to lead close home at York (1m, good to firm) last August; just two runs this year, following a fair reappearance with a never-sighted run at Goodwood (1m1f) last week; has cheekpieces fitted now but he remains with potential and this stiff test can suit. |
5/1 |
|
2 (12) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Ran well when fifth here (good to firm) last August and won competitive 3yo handicap at York (1m, good to firm) later that month; fifth of 12 on return at Sandown (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago and could be suited by this extra furlong; unraced on softer than good; retains potential for top yard. |
4/1 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |