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Good To FirmDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £39344
- 1m 3f 211y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/1
Form: 21-550
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
He's edged down the weights for his new yard this season and has been placed off this mark on his last two starts, finishing third at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) then beaten just a neck at Hamilton (1m5f, good); back up in grade this afternoon but he might not be far away. |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
A fairly useful 1m4f winner for Ralph Beckett in 2025; has steadily found his form for his current yard this season, posting a good third of eight in 1m2f handicap at Doncaster eight days ago; firmly in the picture stepping back up in trip. |
7/2 |
3/1
Form: 795111 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Respectable strike-rate of 4-14 but inconsistency has crept into his game, with four of his last five efforts below par. |
12/1 |
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6th 1 (10) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Four wins from 13 starts, the most recent success coming on the AW at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April; may have needed his first start for 98 days when seventh there last time but he does have a bit of an inconsistent profile. |
6/1 |
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7th 5 (9) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Four wins from 12 starts; successful reappearance over C&D (made all) in April and again ran well when second at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in May; given a break since a lesser run at Carlisle at the end of May and that C&D win shows he's well capable when fresh; enters calculations. |
11/2 |
6/4
Form: 5411 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (5) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Graduated from handicaps when 6l second in this race last year (soft); better form on all four starts this season, including his Listed successes at Goodwood (1m4f) in June and Windsor (11.4f) five weeks ago; both were on soft ground and he's not raced on firmer than good since last August, but the latest win was his best form and gives him a fine chance at today's weights. |
7/4 |
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1st 1 (5) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
A typically progressive late developer from this yard who never ran at two; won four in a row last season before finishing second in the Group 3 Cumberland Lodge Stakes (1m4f, soft) in October; continuing on an upward curve this year and wasn't seen to best effect when the beaten favourite in a steadily-run French Group 3 three weeks ago (1m4f, good); big shout, even with the extra weight. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 614125
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Yet to score this season but back in very good form since fitted with cheekpieces, runner-up in big-field handicaps at York (1m) and Doncaster (1m2f) last two runs; up 3lb but he can go very well again in retained headgear. |
11/2 |
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2nd 11 (7) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Often front-runner whose three wins last year included two at this track over 1m; below his best over this C&D last month but a good second of 19 in first-time cheekpieces at York (1m, good to soft) five days ago; has form over this trip but others may see it out stronger. |
8/1 |
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2nd 16 (8) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made all in this last year and he's one to watch in the betting in first-time cheekpieces off an 8lb lower mark; however, following an encouraging reappearance at Newmarket in May he's failed to shine on his three starts since and needs to turn things around. |
22/1 |
9/2
Form: -12129 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| 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 |
33/1
Form: 45-798
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (1) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Ended 2025 in poor form on AW and was always behind when reappearing at Chester (7f) in July; continues to slide down the weights but he has plenty to prove after another break; cheekpieces reapplied. |
16/1 |
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8th 9 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Useful 2yo for Joseph O'Brien but he struggled last season at trips ranging from 5f to 2m; has dropped a long way in the weights but he's now 1-16 and needs a major revival after 202 days off. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 074813 D BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (1) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 1m 6f 115y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Comes from off the pace; progressed very well initially this season and going down by a nose at Newbury (2m, good to firm) was a reminder of what he's capable of; player if he bounces back from a modest show at York. |
8/1 |
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11th 7 (14) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Comes from off the pace; progressed very well initially this season; then wore cheekpieces on last two starts, never getting seriously involved as second favourite in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle but beaten a nose by Shrimp Shady at Newbury (2m, good to firm); in the mix up 2lb. |
10/1 |
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2nd 3 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
With tongue-tie enlisted he's hit major new heights for new yard this year, with two wins preceding his excellent fifth of 15 in the 2m2f Chester Cup; comes from off the pace but never got seriously involved wearing first-time cheekpieces when ninth of 20 as second favourite in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m); needs to bounce back from that pretty disappointing show. |
11/2 |
40/1
Form: -60636
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (1) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Built on earlier promise (in a change of headgear) when cosily landing 1m3f Southwell handicap 16 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly. |
5/1 |
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1st 9 (2) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Form at Southwell features two wins (1m3f/1m4f) during the winter and third-place finishes in last two outings; receives weight all round and holds a solid chance kept to this track. |
5/1 |
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3rd 6 (8) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Dual course winner in cheekpieces during the winter (1m3f/1m4f) and kept on well for third behind Velvet Red over C&D ten days ago; recent 2lb drop helps; can make presence felt again, assuming switch to refitted visor doesn't backfire. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.00 |
| Tricast | £119.99 |
| Trifecta | £151.00 |