18.10
Good To FirmQueen Alexandra Stakes (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £59400
- 2m 5f 143y
- Class 2
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
10/11
Form: 95451-
Last run: 309 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16th 17 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Group class for Andre Fabre on the Flat and his win in last year's Queen Alexandra (good to firm) at Royal Ascot for this yard was sandwiched between two hurdle wins, in a Killarney novice (2m4f, yielding) in May and a triumphant comeback in Punchestown Grade 2 (about 2m, soft to heavy) two months ago despite drifting in the market; can likely fly higher in this sphere, particularly when his hurdling tightens up, and he's a fascinating contender. |
13/2 |
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1 (3) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Multiple winner from 1m2f to an extended 1m7f for Andre Fabre, including two staying Group 2s; bought for 115,000euros late last year; jumped moderately and made heavy weather of justifying prohibitive odds on stable/hurdle debut at Killarney last month (2m4f, yielding); trainer did have him in the Ascot Gold Cup and, not only is he one of the few class acts in this field, he should be one of the stronger stayers; stable has won this four times before and Ryan Moore was pencilled in at the five-day stage (trainer had other options); would prefer softer ground but has won on good (unraced on quicker). |
10/11 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won three races in 2024; inconsistent since but ran well when second at Kempton (2m5f, good) on Boxing Day; two poor runs since but has undergone wind surgery and a first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces; interesting if the market speaks favourably. |
11/1 |
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15th 4 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Soft ground provides an excuse for two defeats of late; sole attempt in cheekpieces resulted in good second at Kempton (2m5f) on penultimate start; could go well in the reapplied headgear. |
12/1 |
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9th 1 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Surprising to see the cheekpieces left off as they were on for the first time when pushing an improver close at Kempton (2m5f, good; all wins on good to soft); he was 12l clear of the third so a 4lb rise could have been worse; respected. |
7/2 |
11/2
Form: 320-53
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
66/1
Form: 34654-
Last run: 227 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 2 (12) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Both wins came in 2022 when trained in France; returning to the Flat for the first time this year when the race was voided at Wolverhampton; he was 50-1 that day. |
50/1 |
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3 (8) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Both wins came in 2022 when trained in France; returns to the Flat for the first time this year after a couple of runs over hurdles; down to a career-low mark and has had wind surgery but others are preferred. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 1040-5
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 (9) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Typical of a Prescott handicapper to have graduated from a low level to where he is now, and he could have done with faster ground when beaten 12l in last season's Cesarewitch (soft); plenty to like about his reappearance run under a big weight at Goodwood (2m, good) and he gave the impression he'd stay all day when winning over Pontefract's stiff 2m2f last season (good to firm); one of the more appealing each-way options. |
12/1 |
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2 (10) |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade. |
10/1 |
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2 (10) |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 034621
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Usually apprentice ridden but Jude Fernandes rides him for the first time; 6lb lower than when winning at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) last June; he has not beaten many in his four starts this season, coming last in a four-runner race last time, but can't be dismissed and the hood he often wore last term (and first run this year) is reinstated. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 (4) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
4lb lower than when winning over this trip at Sandown (good to firm) last summer, but heavy defeats in his last four outings leave him with plenty to prove. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: -14623
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
100/1
Form: 611313 C BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10 (6) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
All three wins at 2m, the latest coming here last month on good to firm (Class 4); this is a different ball game altogether and he'd be receiving lumps of weight off most of these in a handicap. |
100/1 |
9/2
Form: 46-084
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2 (10) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Progressive handicapper last season who ended up in the St Leger, perhaps a little flattered by that bare result as the form has not been repeated; third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on penultimate outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope, but he flopped at Newbury on latest. |
5/1 |
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3 (4) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Progressive handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger; perhaps a little flattered by that bare result, as the form has not been repeated, but third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on latest outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope; more to prove on softer than good but overall he looks of renewed interest. |
4/1 |
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11 (11) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Regularly hooded and goes on all ground; progressive 1m4f/1m6f handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger (wasn't disgraced, beaten 7l); hasn't really got anything going this year since gelded, last time finishing last of four runners in an Italian Listed race (1m4f); every chance on the figures if rediscovering his mojo and seeing out the trip, but there are doubts on both counts. |
9/2 |
Non-runners
Tashkhan, Paradoxical
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.66 |
| Tricast | £17.26 |
| Trifecta | £25.40 |