18.35
GoodG4 Claims Not At Fault Claims Made Easy Scottish Stewards’ Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £18039
- 0m 6f 6y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
33/1
Form: /64-70
Last run: 62 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Pops up with the odd very big run, such as when capitalising on an easy lead at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last December; he's just 2lb higher today and is not ruled out but he's inconsistent and this is his first start since a heavy Group 3 defeat on dirt at Meydan in February. |
16/1 |
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3 (1) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
His easy win on his racecourse debut at Wolverhampton in December 2023 was foretold by the betting market; ran well in a Listed race (1m, good) here 12 months ago but he's enjoyed little success in handicaps this season; slowly edging down the weights but there are risks attached. |
10/1 |
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6th 5 (4) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Very lightly raced 5yo who hasn't been at the top of his game across his three starts this year; however, he didn't run badly over 6f at Hamilton last month and his best previous form has been at about 1m; no surprise if today's step back up in distance bears fruit. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 8-7026 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (2) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
9yo whose last win was in September 2023 and it's possible that he'll need this first outing since February; however, he won this in 2021 and showed spark when twice finishing second in Bahrain this January (6f, good/good to firm); not ruled out. |
11/1 |
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7 (9) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
A tremendous campaigner over the years with two Stewards' Cups to his name; in and out this season and only twelfth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, but he has clear possibilities on his fast-finishing second to stablemate Northern Ticker over C&D in August; 1lb lower today. |
16/1 |
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8 (16) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Two years since his last win but this dual Stewards' Cup winner is more realistically treated these days and he gave his younger stablemate Northern Ticker a race at York last month; not so good at Doncaster last week and he will do well to win this race in his fourth attempt (seventh in 2021, runner-up in 2022 and sixth last year). |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: -62568 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (7) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day. |
11/2 |
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2nd 14 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope. |
14/1 |
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4th 13 (4) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Has lost his form a bit in two starts since an April success and is far from certain to raise his game much, having been beaten in this race for the last three years (finishing positions 756). |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 3113-0 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who posted a personal best when winning over C&D at the Ebor meeting (good to firm); far from disgraced when sixth of 25 in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last month, finishing second in the near-side group; 2lb lower today and still has untapped potential; very interesting back at York and looks the one to beat. |
6/1 |
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4 (19) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive 2yo, including on soft; improved run by run this year, getting off the mark for the season with a doughty effort at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); that run promised more and although he's not well in under his 5lb penalty, he looks the type to make up into a Pattern-race performer; easy to see him in the thick of it. |
6/1 |
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7 (10) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Lightly raced 3yo; ended 2yo campaign with a fine third in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, soft); seemed rusty here first time out this term but ran promisingly when fourth of 14 at Hamilton (6f, good) next time; anything but exposed and represents a yard in top form; high on the list. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-9107 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (5) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life. |
9/1 |
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11th 8 (11) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form. |
12/1 |
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7th 9 (9) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 785214 C BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (7) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved. |
20/1 |
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21th 3 (19) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Fine stable servant with eight wins to his name, two of them here; probably needed the run when down the field at the Dante meeting; the usual headgear returns today and Jack Nicholls claims a handy 5lb; quite interesting. |
14/1 |
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19th 12 (17) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way. |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: 4-5042 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Took this prize in 2024; back in fine form of late since fitted with blinkers, scoring at Hamilton (5f) in May and in the frame in big-field 5f handicaps at Thirsk and Newcastle since; ought to be thereabouts. |
5/1 |
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4th 12 (12) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Prominent racer; two wins this season, one of them C&D (2-2 here); back near his best when a close third of 17 at Thirsk last month but this is a stronger race. |
10/1 |
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3rd 1 (13) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
None too consistent but he surged back to form with a win at Hamilton (5f, good; made all) two weeks ago; that was only his second go in blinkers and he's again of interest off 4lb higher. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 31-000 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (1) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard. |
10/1 |
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10th 10 (12) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Has the ability to take a serious hand but he ran well below market expectations in this race last year and another reappearance duck egg doesn't augur well; has shown peak form in autumn months. |
22/1 |
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11th 5 (9) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Capable of being involved but is by no means certain to shine in this spring reappearance, having shown his best handicap form in autumn months; the market signals may offer further guidance. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 4112-1 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 (6) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Kept taking steps forward, most recently when a cosy winner at Hamilton (6f, good; has won on heavy) in July so a hefty defeat as favourite for the Ayr Silver Cup since was a blow; perhaps fitting cheekpieces will help, perhaps not; up against it on these terms either way. |
20/1 |
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11th 7 (18) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has an outstanding record for Oisin Murphy, winning four of five starts for him and unfortunate to not to make it a clean sweep in the other; has won over 7f and is effective on all surfaces; she tends to cut it fine but was again strong when it mattered at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and continues on the upgrade; solid chance. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 4-2150 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (1) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Four wins over 5f for Iain Jardine, but unplaced in three starts on the AW since returning for this yard in January; 8lb below last winning mark, but drying ground and return to 6f pose questions; cheekpieces return. |
12/1 |
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7th 2 (12) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
A fair 5f scorer for Iain Jardine; shaped encouragingly for his new yard when fourth at Southwell (5f) in January but raced too freely over 6f when seventh at Wolverhampton since; can bounce back here. |
16/1 |
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7th 5 (8) |
16th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Campaigned mostly over 5f; posted a resurgent effort at Southwell on stable/seasonal debut; successful twice off current mark, so holds possibilities provided he's as effective back at 6f. |
12/1 |
2/1
Form: 45-113 D BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Smart handicapper who brings excellent stats, being 3-3 at Newmarket (on the other course, admittedly, but it bodes well) and 3-3 (much improved) this term for new yard; prevailed only narrowly in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but seems on his way to becoming a Group performer; adds great interest. |
8/1 |
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1st 4 (24) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
The talking horse in good 6f handicaps this spring and he delivered, coming clear with no fuss under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket (good) on yard debut and not having to work much harder under a penalty there (good to firm) in May for Shane Foley; 10lb higher than last time but could be on his way to better things. |
9/2 |
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1st 6 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Promising for Charles Hills as a 3yo, winning a C&D handicap at the Craven meeting before a good third from a tricky draw at York; ended 2025 with a low-key run at Ascot but, having been switched to Andrew Balding's stable, he created a huge impression here 17 days ago, supported as though defeat was out of the question and winning accordingly; 8lb well in and looks a Group horse in waiting; obvious chance for the stable that won this prize in 2021 and 2024. |
10/11 |
20/1
Form: 143618 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 17 (10) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Looked as good as ever when second of nine at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance in April but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; conditions no problem and he's on a manageable mark but this is a warm race in which to try to bounce back. |
25/1 |
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7th 8 (8) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Very productive in the first half of 2025 but has subsequently been unable to add to his tally; admittedly ties in with a couple of today's opponents on C&D form three weeks ago (penultimate start). |
12/1 |
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20th 19 (22) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Tends to lead and he made all to beat 18 rivals in this race (good to firm) 12 months ago; bubbling under this season, beaten off only late on at Doncaster last Friday; won't mind if rain softens the ground (used to be considered a mud-lover); should make a bold bid for a repeat success. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: 91-122 D BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (7) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Placed on first two starts of the season (6f, good) and another big performance when 3l fourth of 20 at York (6f, good) last time, which was his third quick run in succession in May; can go well for bang-in-form yard. |
5/1 |
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4th 10 (10) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Second to Kats Bob over C&D (good to firm) last year off 3lb higher; has resumed in good form this spring, following Chester near miss with a close second of 13 to reopposing Mae Amor at Hamilton (6f, good) last Sunday; obvious chance off the same mark; second-time blinkers replace regular cheekpieces. |
13/2 |
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2nd 2 (4) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Stays 1m and two of his three wins came over 7f but a good test over this trip is fine; at his best last year around this time and resumed with a solid effort as favourite at Chester nine days ago (behind The Good Biscuit); will rightly be popular. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 014704 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Had his ideal conditions when gaining his fourth win at Haydock last month (5f, soft) when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; solid third of 20 off this 5lb higher mark at York last time (5f, good; fifth has won since); stall 2 perhaps not ideal but one with a chance. |
3/1 |
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3rd 19 (20) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when picking up nicely to collar a back-to-form rival (pair clear) at Haydock (5f, soft) on Thursday; 5lb penalty in a deeper race but a bigger factor could be that the ground is unlikely to be as testing this time (has won on good but seems most potent when the mud is flying). |
10/1 |
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1st 5 (1) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Returned to form when second at Beverley (5f, good) last month; sixth of seven there since (5f, good to soft) but beaten less than 2l and he's a three-time winner here (6f/5f, good-heavy); could be bang there now back here in first-time cheekpieces. |
9/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £22.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.44 |
| Tricast | £87.47 |
| Trifecta | £98.20 |