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Good To FirmDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Stayers (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £39344
- 1m 7f 209y
- Class 2
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
25/1
Form: 866-06 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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23 (19) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 11lb
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Reserve; won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year but his strike-rate on turf is only 3-39 (last win in January 2023); close third at Ascot (second-time cheekpieces) two weeks ago was his best turf result for ages but he's been 14th, 16th and 20th when outsider in his three previous Ebors. |
50/1 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year; only 3-38 on turf but quite encouraging runs in hot 1m3f/1m6f handicaps before finishing tailed off at Newmarket after starting slowly (1m4f); it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should he run well but others are safer. |
25/1 |
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12th 6 (9) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year; beaten just over 7l in hot handicaps at Carlisle (1m3f) and Royal Ascot (1m6f) on last two outings, shaping much better than ninth of 16 suggests in the latter (big move to dispute lead early in straight) but his turf strike-rate is 3-37. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: -08434 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 98
| 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 |
4/1
Form: 0-5721 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 1 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Never involved when defending his crown in the Northumberland Plate but two of his three previous runs this season had been creditable; only 1lb higher than for his last win at Chester (September) and he was a close fourth in this two years ago; would have been tempting but for concerns about him these days on fast ground (only fifth last year on good to firm). |
10/1 |
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19th 5 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Beat Dancing In Paris by a neck to win this race last year off 6lb lower; also won at Chester in September and two of his three starts this term have been creditable, so he's in the each-way picture. |
14/1 |
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10th 5 (10) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
One of three for the yard; won the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW) last June and has a 4-7 record at Chester, although his two performances in this race were muted (from double-figure draws); reappearance six weeks ago matched his best 2025 form but a bit extra will be needed. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 9-4285
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Made a winning start for current yard over fences at Southwell (2m4f) in November but only eighth back hurdling in 2m7f handicap here 17 days ago; visor and tongue-tie are retried now. |
50/1 |
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8th 8 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Made a winning start for this yard in a novice handicap chase last November but pulled up in his final chase and has finished last in two subsequent Flat starts; capable hurdler but hardly returns to this discipline at the top of his game. |
25/1 |
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7th 2 (3) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 27y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Made a winning start for this yard in a novice handicap chase at Southwell (2m4f, soft) last November; finished a long way behind Sea Of Kings at Doncaster on his return to the Flat four weeks ago; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 654-53
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
0-4 over hurdles but has shown ability and matched the pick of his maiden/novice form when a 9.5l third on handicap debut at Southwell (2m; refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces), fading late; well beaten on the Flat since following wind surgery and first-time blinkers need to spark some improvement. |
15/2 |
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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 |
10/1
Form: 317223
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 15 (2) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Disappointed in this race last year and the form of his close third over C&D that September has not been matched; second of six at Ascot on penultimate start was his best show this term but he needs better than that. |
20/1 |
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3rd 3 (3) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won the Shergar Cup Stayers handicap over C&D last August and he was back to that level when second over 1m6f here (good to firm) a fortnight ago; remains on a competitive mark and needs respect. |
3/1 |
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2nd 2 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Made good strides last season and scored twice at up to 2m, latterly at this track (good to firm); shaped encouragingly on 2026 return (1m2f); failed to build on that at Windsor (11.4f) nearly ten weeks later but takes another step back up in trip today; well handicapped if he returns to his best. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 4-P411 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Made most for two game wins in four-runner C&D races (good to firm) last summer, latterly in this race off 2lb higher than today; second to Baileys Khelstar over C&D on latest outing was in just a three-runner race but easily his best Flat effort this year, so he could be on his way back. |
9/2 |
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2nd 1 (2) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Comes into this off the back of winning a three-runner race over hurdles at Fontwell, but he is equally adept on the Flat with two wins in four-runner contests over C&D (good to firm) last summer, including this race off 1lb lower; respected. |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: 14-243
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 (2) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Limerick maiden win at this trip last summer hasn't been added to, although good efforts in staying handicaps this season, twice here and when third behind a stablemate at Down Royal; way below best on fast ground at Ascot latest but respected on overall profile; back in trip. |
7/1 |
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9 (3) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
4yo filly who has had just six races; won a maiden last July and sent handicapping this season, placed twice in big fields at the Curragh (1m6f/2m) before her good third of five at Down Royal (1m5f), all on good ground; cheekpieces are added today; his Irish trainer won this event two years ago and this representative may well have more to offer on this return to 2m. |
4/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Excellent efforts both starts this season in handicaps at the Curragh, finishing 3l second of 20 over 1m6f and a 2.75l fourth of 25 upped to 16.5f last time, both on good ground; nudged up another 1lb for that last run but should go well again; Foley's pick over Mo Ghille Mar and leading chance. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 133307 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Industrious and usually dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f; turf strike-rate is 1-20, however, and he was tailed off at Thirsk (good) on penultimate start, before he failed to shine at Newcastle's Northumberland Plate meeting (AW) for the third year in a row; not the percentage call. |
20/1 |
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18th 5 (18) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Industrious and usually dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f; turf strike-rate is 1-20 and he was tailed off at Thirsk last time; back to AW and he's 7-34 in this sphere, but he's not shone at this meeting (16th in the Plate, 12th in the Vase) in the last two years. |
25/1 |
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12th 5 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred. |
16/1 |
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