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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 2 (8) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Narrow win at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) for Ralph Beckett last summer; not disgraced on 1m4f course reappearance for new yard but went backwards from that at the York Dante meeting since; the first-time cheekpieces he wore there are quickly discarded; also down in trip. |
16/1 |
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8th 8 (8) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Two good runs last August included a narrow win at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) but he was soundly beaten on starts either side of those; sold out of Ralph Beckett's stable for 30,000gns in October and not disgraced on reappearance at Ripon 18 days ago; tongue tied last four starts and now also tries cheekpieces; others are a bit more persuasive. |
14/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Second career success when shading a tight finish at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) last August; ended the year with a poor run at Newcastle (1m4f) in September; subsequently sold out of Ralph Beckett's stable for 30,000gns; new yard runs three and the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (13) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Four wins from 11 starts; successful on comeback at Kempton (1m4f, AW; made all) in April and again ran well when second at Newmarket (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; should be in the thick of things once more. |
13/2 |
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2nd 3 (2) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Normally reliable and gritty performer, as evidenced by his comeback win at Kempton (AW; made all) in April, so his major flop at Epsom (again 1m4f, good) came as quite the surprise three weeks later; maybe that track didn't suit and his previous body of work means he can easily be given another chance. |
4/1 |
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5th 2 (3) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Really likeable sort who scored three times on good ground (1m2f/1m4f) last term, twice coming out on top in tight finishes; gelded before again showing a fine attitude to pick up Kempton handicap (1m4f, AW) on his reappearance three weeks ago; likely won't go down without a fight for his ever-growing fan club. |
7/4 |
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 7 (3) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won a novice and three Ascot 1m4f handicaps on varied ground last June-September; creditable second of five in Ascot Group 3 on final outing; none of that form is near what should be required to win this race but he brings potential starting this second season. |
14/1 |
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5 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Won a novice and three C&D handicaps on varied ground on his last four starts; latest was a big prize on soft, which he took when the first two drew clear; this race demands a hefty dose of further improvement and Hamish looks the stable first string, but this is a highly progressive 3yo. |
9/2 |
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1st 6 (7) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Trainer has won three of the last four runnings of this handicap and is represented by a progressive gelding whose two handicap wins have come over C&D (good; good to firm); only scraped home at the Shergar Cup but did well to win at all having pulled hard under an unfamiliar rider; probably still well handicapped off 4lb higher and Cieren Fallon knows him well; unraced on slow ground. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (7) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who won three handicaps last year, including in a big field at York (1m, good) in September; campaign ended with two lesser runs and off since, but he's just 1lb higher than at York and is not written off. |
40/1 |
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10th 12 (11) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Front-runner; two C&D wins this summer and went in again in a big field at York (1m, good) under Sam Feilden last month; faded over 1m2f there a fortnight ago but can bounce back returned to shorter; acts on heavy. |
18/1 |
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6 (8) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Front-runner; 1m wins in May, July and September, latterly at this track on latest start despite 15 opponents; only twice seen beyond 1m but appeared to get 1m2f when second at Haydock in July and can't be comfortably ruled out. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (5) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Won a 16-runner Curragh nursery (7f, good) for Joseph O'Brien in September last year, but has regressed since, especially in six starts since returning for this yard in July; look elsewhere. |
66/1 |
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13 (5) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Won a 16-runner Curragh nursery (7f, good) for Joseph O'Brien in September last year, but has regressed since, especially in six starts since returning for this yard in July; look elsewhere. |
66/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 (12) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Led on the post here for the first of two 1m4f wins last summer for Gemma Tutty and, with tongue-tie enlisted, hit major new heights for new yard this year with his wins from off the pace at Newcastle (2m, AW) and Musselburgh (1m6f, soft); raised another 9lb, which demands more, but those last two wins were delivered in some style and he has to be considered seriously. |
12/1 |
|
1st 8 (3) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Won twice over about 1m4f (good/AW) last summer for Gemma Tutty and, tongue tied for the first time, made a successful stable debut from off the pace in 11-runner race at Newcastle (2m, AW) six weeks ago; up 5lb but that latest win came in tidy style and he has to be considered seriously. |
16/1 |
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1st 9 (3) |
19th Feb 2026 2m 0f 57y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Won twice for Gemma Tutty, including when pouncing late at Lingfield (1m4f, Class 4; 11-4) in September; finished last of three in a tactical affair over 12.5f here (4-7 favourite) in October and has since changed hands for 47,000gns; tongue-tie added; new trip for stable debut. |
15/2 |
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 |