18.35
Good To FirmHighclere Castle Gin Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
14/1
Form: 8-2305 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Didn't find much after travelling strongly at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month but that was his first run since February and he's on a good mark if the outing brought him on. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (4) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last December and was third there (7f) next time; absent since heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) in February but he ran well last May following a break and should be fine back on turf and back down to 6f; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
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12th 6 (12) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 88808/ D
Last run: 652 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (9) |
10th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Second in the Windsor Castle as a 2yo; finally came back down the handicap but can only be watched after a long absence. |
33/1 |
|
8th 8 (6) |
27th Sep 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Good 2yo for Hugo Palmer, finishing second in the Windsor Castle; has struggled with the handicapper ever since and, although his mark is dropping, his recent efforts have been moderate. |
16/1 |
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19th 18 (13) |
23rd Aug 2023 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
dwelt start |
40/1 |
9/1
Form: 015-33 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (4) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Late-maturing 8yo who scored on seasonal debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in May and posted another good effort when third at Ffos Las (6f, good) in June; remains on career-high mark but probably won't be far away. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (7) |
23rd Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Consistent and probably a career-best to win after a break at Chepstow (5f, good to firm; fine on softer); only 2lb higher so has to be taken seriously. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Largely consistent 6yo who gained last season's win at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in September; subsequent defeat on heavy ground there can be overlooked but he makes his reappearance from a fairly tough mark. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 792133
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (3) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Doubled his winning tally when beating four rivals (including Too Much Trevor) over C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago; only 2lb higher and may be the one to capitalise if Prefer The Sister runs below form. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
1-26 but generally consistent; didn't show any obvious improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago and likely to be competing for minor honours. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 1 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
1-25 but he went close over 7f at Wolverhampton in March and his Bath third last month (5.7f, good to firm) was another sound effort; should remain competitive with first-time cheekpieces added. |
5/2 |
13/2
Form: 0-7712 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (3) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has seven wins to his name and shaped well when placed on his first two starts this year; never figured when favourite at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but race may have come too soon and dangerous to dismiss. |
11/2 |
|
7th 10 (4) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has record of 3-6 over C&D and he's finished placed in his two runs this season including a close second at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last week; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender back at this track. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Reappeared with a promising third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month and he's 2lb lower than when winning at Windsor (6f, good) last August; he has a good record at Windsor but can also be effective elsewhere; chance. |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: 6-3451 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (1) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Came from the rear to score at Newbury last month and was placed off today's mark at Epsom (also 6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; can probably cope with this drop back to a stiff 5f but he'll need some luck from stall 1 and his tendency to start slowly is also a worry. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Back in prime form at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month, coming from the rear to win cosily under a confident ride; quickly back up to career-high mark but still commands respect. |
5/2 |
6/1
Form: -70052
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (3) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
C&D scorer in 2023 who also won at Epsom (made all; 3lb higher today) last August; 2026 performances don't look good enough, third of five on last two outings. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Small-field 6f affair not ideal last time and this is a bit easier back in the visor for the first time this season; last summer's easy Epsom win off 4lb lower (made all) showed he's at home round switchback tracks and he's one to consider. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: -11731 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
C&D win last spring was the first of five victories in 2025 (this her first AW run since); arguably an unlucky loser the last twice on turf and she's only 1lb higher, so needs considering. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (2) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won five times last season, including two over C&D, latterly off an 8lb higher mark; much her best effort of the year at Salisbury last time, off the same mark behind a subsequent winner, and is shortlisted back here for the first time in a while. |
5/2 |
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2nd 5 (7) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Dual C&D winner, more recently in this race a year ago (good to firm); has questions to answer after some below-par recent efforts but is too well handicapped to rule out. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 630-57
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (9) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
0-12 but very nearly got off the mark at Bath (1m, heavy) last month and again ran well when 2l third of 11 at Kempton (1m, AW) last time; can be in the mix and very testing conditions would boost her claims. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 8 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Ploughed through deep ground when upped to 1m at Bath this month, finding just a stablemate too strong; 1m2f on similar ground was perhaps a step too far last time; can get back on track if taking to AW. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 137553 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
18th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Ended 2024 by winning the corresponding race off 5lb lower; returned from 170 days off to win another C&D handicap in April (off this mark); not at his best in a Class 5 here two weeks ago but he was caught wide and shouldn't have that issue from stall 4; one to consider. |
9/2 |
|
10 (9) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Handy sort who has been running well on turf lately including when second of five at Chepstow (6f, good) last time; looks interesting now returned here with his record over C&D reading 113; high on list. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
19th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Largely consistent since returning from break with 6f AW win in April, and lost out only by two necks when third in slightly better race than this at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month; below that form when favourite over C&D soon afterwards but still features prominently in calculations. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 437315 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (2) |
1st Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Authoritative win over C&D on first start for Chris Gordon last May and plenty went wrong when bidding to win that race again two starts ago (surely would have been heavily involved with a clear run); beaten into second at even-money on AW next time but the winner rather stole it; shortlisted. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nothing wrong with his C&D second a month ago and was unlucky back on turf last time (same Bath handicap he won last season), when hitting plenty of traffic; will rightly be popular. |
3/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won this race (firm) last year and he scored off 1lb lower at Kempton in the autumn; has remained in good form on AW this year and he chased home an improver at Lingfield (6f) last month; should get a good pace back on turf and he's a big player back at this track. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 836752
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (8) |
17th Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Solid placed efforts in her two starts last month (6f, good to firm and AW); modest form on good to soft and unraced on slower; stable may have stronger claims with Roman Spring. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (5) |
26th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Finished in front of Phoenix Moon and Gogo Yubari when a one-length third of nine at Windsor last week (6f, good to firm); will need more to win and Phoenix Moon might well reverse the placings under these conditions. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Just one win from 20 starts but she has run some sound races for her new yard this summer, including over C&D; now drops into a 0-55 and she has stronger claims than her formfigures might suggest. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 438451 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (8) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Placed over C&D twice in a row in July (firm) and respectable fourth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) since; this three-time course winner is high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
4th 10 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Nine wins in his 91-race career and he was beaten by two noses (by Jackie Brown and Symbol Of Hope) over 5.7f at Bath on latest start, flying at the finish having been last of nine inside the final 1f; that classified race puts him back in the picture but Bath is his most usual hunting ground and his only appearance here was in 2023. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 (8) |
31st Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Gained three of his nine wins here, two on firm ground over this trip; kept on for second (no match for winner) off his basement handicap mark over C&D (firm) at start of this month and has each-way claims again. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 576-0
Last run: 47 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (7) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Hasn't threatened in seven starts and needs the hood to make a big difference. |
25/1 |
|
7th 9 (8) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Three heavy defeats in fast-ground handicaps this summer; plenty to prove for now. |
20/1 |
|
12th 12 (8) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Struggled in three 2yo runs and same story at biggish prices in both handicaps (7f/6f, good to firm) this season; dropped another 3lb but can only be watched until she shows some promising signs. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £51.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £91.27 |
| Tricast | £564.22 |
| Trifecta | £774.20 |
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