13.20
GoodCoral Pipped At The Post Winners Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £38655
- 1m 3f 218y
- Class 2
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/2
Form: 3-3215
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 6 (4) |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Two wins last season including a Goodwood handicap off 93 (1m4f, good); signed off with a Listed third at Dundalk (10.5f); slowly away and never involved on return at the Curragh (1m2f, soft); this ground much more his bag but not certain that the drop back to 1m will suit and overlooked by McMonagle. |
12/1 |
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9th 5 (7) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Ended last year with a Listed AW third; one of three runners for the stable; will need to raise his game to feature here |
16/1 |
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3rd 11 (14) |
26th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 1lb |
Only had seven races and won a valuable Goodwood handicap over 1m4f in July (good) before a wide draw did for him in a valuable sales race at Deauville (1m2f); has another high stall to deal with and others may have too many gears at this trip. |
6/1 |
15/8
Form: 531-19 C
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 (3) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Disappointed over 1m4f at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood last summer but returned from a gelding operation to win at Haydock (sole run at 1m6f, good to soft) in September; made a satisfactory reappearance at Epsom 15 days ago and is still lightly raced, so could have more to offer; good ground and softer would probably be better for him than good to firm. |
4/1 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won heavy-ground Goodwood maiden at two and it was a convincing success on last year's reappearance/handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) one year ago; disappointed at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood subsequently but had been gelded when back on the scoresheet at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) in September; drops in trip for this comeback but not fully exposed. |
11/4 |
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1st 1 (3) |
26th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
1-3 but all out in Goodwood maiden (heavy) this time last year; won in clearcut style on handicap debut at Sandown (also 1m2f, good; made most) on his reappearance in April; up to 1m4f but didn't shine in big festivals at Ascot and Goodwood subsequently; excuses both times, however, and there's plenty in his pedigree to suggest this trip will suit even better; definitely not one to give up on. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 43-113 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Successful in May in a novice at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and in taking style on handicap/turf debut at Haydock (1m4f, good); creditable third of eight, again from off the pace, in valuable contest at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago, which offers the prospect of further progress back at 1m4f. |
8/1 |
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3rd 4 (7) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Made it third-time lucky when winning Chelmsford novice (1m2f, AW) in May and he followed up on handicap/turf debut at Haydock (1m4f, good) four weeks later; that latest form has taken some knocks but he scored in good style from off the steady pace and is open to more improvement; respected up 7lb. |
5/1 |
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1st 2 (6) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
All three runs on Polytrack, improving to win 11-runner novice at Chelmsford (1m2f) on reappearance in clearcut fashion with the front two clear; turf debut asks a question but he's likely to stay and looks a promising handicap debutant. |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 51-261 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
21st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Made all when easily beating four rivals at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and ran well to finish fourth of nine at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good), but appeared not to stay in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to firm); 1-1 on the AW (Polytrack); dangerous if enjoying an uncontested lead. |
9/2 |
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5 (9) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Easily made all in small-field handicap at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and not beaten far when fourth of nine at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good); with a leading trainer and further improvement can't be discounted now up in trip, but it's necessary and others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
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4 (6) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Usually a warm order and he's delivered twice; given a forcing ride up front at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) on latest start and drew well clear, albeit from only three opponents; up 7lb and more to prove in this stronger race, but he's only once (penultimate start) failed to show improved form. |
9/1 |
9/2
Form: 54-541 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Second-favourite for handicap debut at Newbury (1m4f, good) in June but had no luck, repeatedly checked in his run before ending up fourth of 12; no such problems when 4-5 off same mark in a six-runner race at Epsom (1m4f, good) four weeks ago, produced to score by 7l; given an 11lb rise but could still be well treated judged on that Epsom display. |
9/2 |
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5 (6) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Gelded after reappearance; second favourite for handicap debut at Newbury (1m4f, good) but had no luck, repeatedly checked in his run before ending up fourth of 12 (neck behind Navid on same terms); off an unchanged mark, he has to be of huge interest. |
5/4 |
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4th 7 (11) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Displayed ability in 1m AW contests in the winter and gelded since; this 105,000gns Teofilo yearling is in top hands and could be an improver now up in trip on handicap debut; interesting contender. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 23-622
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Acts on good and heavy ground; won off 2lb lower over C&D for Charlie Johnston last autumn and he ran well over hurdles last month, on his second run for current yard; seems tactically versatile and he's in the mix off a workable mark back on the Flat. |
9/2 |
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2nd 7 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Useful on the Flat for Charlie Johnston, proving reliable and winning 2m handicap at Goodwood (heavy) last autumn (sold for 165,000gns soon after); 9-2, weakened to finish a well-held sixth of ten in Ascot juvenile (2m, soft) on hurdle debut in January; should be capable of a lot better in this sphere. |
2/1 |
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6th 8 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 157y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Not far off useful on the Flat for Charlie Johnston, proving reliable and winning 2m handicap at Goodwood (heavy) last autumn; changed hands for 165,000gns in October; likely to be suited by longer distances in due course but he commands respect on his hurdling debut even so. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 9422
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 14 (4) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps and one was at this track; disappointing when 4-7 in a novice event on reappearance but back-to-form fourth of 14 in 1m2f handicap at Newbury on latest start; place claims again and cheekpieces are added. |
9/2 |
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4th 9 (7) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps; close third on reappearance at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in early March but that was when 4-7 in a novice event and that disappointment heightens the concern over his lingering maiden status. |
7/1 |
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3rd 4 (8) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Well beaten here on his debut last April but he was runner-up on four occasions last year at around 1m2f; gelded since last seen 145 days ago and holds good claims with his stable going well. |
6/4 |
33/1
Form: 111374
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Three AW wins early in year, latest on handicap debut when upped to 1m3f; came up short over 1m4f in his three starts since, however, two on AW and one on good to firm, and the improvement seems to have run out of steam. |
33/1 |
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4 (3) |
13th Jul 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Three wins on AW this January/February, the first of which was at the track and the latest on handicap debut when upped to 1m3f at Kempton; latest two starts (1m4f) suggest that the improvement may have run out of steam but he returns to AW now after trying turf at York Dante meeting. |
10/1 |
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7th 4 (1) |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Three wins on AW this January/February, latterly on handicap debut when upped to 1m3f at Kempton, but that improvement ran out of steam when a close third of four at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on latest start; needs to resume progress on this second turf outing. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 83-121 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Improved RPR through his first six starts, unraced on firmer than good; won by a nose in handicap at Doncaster (1m4f) and running-on second of nine when upped markedly in grade at Goodwood last Wednesday, both about 1m4f; two days later when below form over 1m3f at Goodwood last Friday, making most; player if back on song eight days later. |
9/2 |
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12 (13) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 1m 3f 44y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Improved RPR with each of his six starts; second and first in very tight finishes to his first two handicaps and running-on second of nine when upped markedly in grade here on Wednesday, all about 1m4f (good to soft/good); this slightly shorter trip might not be ideal but he's still one to consider. |
7/1 |
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9 (2) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Improved RPR with each of his five starts; strong at the finish when pipped at Haydock (good) on handicap debut and held on by a nose when he set the pace in six-runner race at Doncaster (good to soft) two weeks later, both over about 1m4f; up 4lb and markedly in grade but he's heading the right way. |
16/1 |
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