14.25
GoodCoral Challenge (Handicap)
- Prize money: £63700
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
20/1
Form: 077-20 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
50/1
Form: 113-90 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 8 (12) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Listed win in Germany in October 2024 and went close at Sandown and Newbury last term; however, after a disappointing October he made it 0-10 for the season and this is a tough race in which to try to break his British duck. |
50/1 |
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1 (10) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Smart on the continent, including on testing ground; 0-9 for Jamie Osborne but he has run some good races, including a near miss over C&D last month; not so good at Ascot since but returning to Class 3 will be in his favour. |
12/1 |
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9 (10) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Smart on the continent; some notable form in eight defeats for this yard, last time going down narrowly in a Class 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft; second-time cheekpieces); however, he was behind four of these here the time before. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 504180 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Useful on AW/turf but was below par last time and seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere; beaten off current mark (finished fifth of 12) in this race 12 months ago. |
12/1 |
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10th 1 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Tough 7yo with a fine C&D record; might have needed the run at Glorious Goodwood after five months off, and fared much better when fourth at Chester two weeks ago; that should have put him spot-on for this and he has real each-way claims. |
10/1 |
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4th 1 (10) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
First of two wins over C&D came in this contest in 2024 off 4lb lower; had a fruitful AW winter campaign; reported to have met with a setback when being readied for Chester's May meeting and returned only when beating just one home in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) recently; has a high draw to contend with here and is 3lb higher than his last winning mark. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 00-500
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 99
| 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 |
16/1
Form: 5-5520 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (1) |
25th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Talented mare but she needs things to fall right, as evidenced by her last win coming in July 2024; after a solid start to this year's campaign she couldn't justify favouritism when third in Pontefract Listed event (1m, good; Crystal Flyer second) in July and made no impact in Ascot Group 3 18 days later; narrowly sets the standard, however, and she should be finishing off well in her bid to better last year's third place in this race. |
7/2 |
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7th 1 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Losing run up to 16; has run some fine races in that period but her hold-up style dictates that things need to drop right and she got going too late when third in 1m Pontefract Listed race 18 days ago; prior to that she finished around 2l behind the reopposing Kon Tiki when eighth of 15 to Blue Bolt in the Duke Of Cambridge over C&D at the Royal meeting (good to firm). |
25/1 |
11/4
Form: 67-844 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
12/1
Form: 9-8110 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (17) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Multiple winner who returned to form with a second at Ripon (1m, soft; fine on faster) but dropping back in trip doesn't look ideal when he's 0-5 over 7f (3-18 at 1m+) for this yard. |
14/1 |
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2nd 3 (6) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Won this year's Thirsk Hunt Cup off 2lb higher; broadly not in the same form since, even when he was joint-favourite for the Summer Cup back at same venue on penultimate start. |
8/1 |
3/1
Form: 12514- D BF
Last run: 294 days
W: 9st 3lb
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 |
6/1
Form: 56-342 C BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 12 (7) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
6yo who has been better than ever this season; third of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) in July and again ran well when fourth of 13 to Hickory over this C&D (good) last month; he has the same career-high mark as last time but might have an each-way squeak. |
16/1 |
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4th 2 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Won a competitive handicap at Newbury (1m, good) in May and ran really well when third of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) latest, when he had to wait for room; also effective here and could be in the mix. |
7/1 |
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3rd 8 (12) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Prevailed by a neck from Indalo at Newbury in May but has been unable to confirm the placings in the Royal Hunt Cup and Coral Challenge; current mark is stiffer than the one off which he finished sixth, amid traffic issues, in this race two years ago. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: 3-1231 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Goes well here and won over C&D (good to firm) in May; now returns from a break after a rare below-par effort; has run well fresh in the past and he ought to make his presence felt. |
7/2 |
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3rd 1 (1) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 135y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Gained a third win when beating Desert Shadow at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in May and he went down narrowly over that C&D (good; third has won since) four weeks ago; leading claims from an unchanged mark. |
Evs |
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2nd 3 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Newbury (1m, good to firm) this month and the return here makes him especially interesting given he is 2-2 over C&D; drying ground a positive. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 49-743 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 18 (20) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Made it two wins for the year when scoring on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last month and denied a clear run when close second off this mark at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) latest; up in grade this afternoon but this progressive 4yo is 2lb well in and is not ruled out each-way. |
16/1 |
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2nd 3 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
He's added two wins at about 1m (good and good to firm) this year and wasn't seen to best advantage at Goodwood on Sunday, unable to get a clear run until the birds ahead had flown; capable of better on this quick return. |
7/1 |
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4th 3 (3) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Raised only 2lb for his wins at Nottingham in May and Newmarket last time, so looks likely to remain competitive, especially as he's a dual Goodwood scorer. |
11/2 |
22/1
Form: /49-17
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (9) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Seems to run best when fresh and hasn't built on his second at Bath in April (1m, good); reservations in the new headgear. |
25/1 |
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8th 5 (4) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Seems best when fresh and duly ran well (close second) at Bath on seasonal debut; appeared to be a disappointing favourite at Epsom later in April but that effort is excusable with the race likely coming sooner than ideal; only attempt under Tom Marquand resulted in sole win (off current mark to boot); respected on return from 11-week break. |
13/2 |
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7th 8 (6) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Returned from seven months off to win this race from off the pace last year; couldn't build on that in four subsequent starts last season but was back down to that winning mark when slightly unlucky second at Bath (1m, also good) on his resumption three weeks ago; of firm interest. |
9/4 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £131.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £108.77 |
| Tricast | £398.48 |
| Trifecta | £680.70 |
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