19.30
Good To FirmHighclere Castle Gin Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £7327.6
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.20
- Place: £2.40
Form: 1-05
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 15 (12) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
2-6 on Flat, with the second win registered over C&D (good) last August; two wins among his five hurdle races this season, including latest start, so he should be primed to run well again today. |
6/1 |
|
1st 4 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 157y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner who progressed again to edge out Talakan at Ludlow in February and, although it was a rather sobering defeat at Warwick, that was against older opposition; good ground won't bother him but others might be on kinder marks. |
16/1 |
|
5th 8 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Acts on any ground; dual Flat winner who has shown steady progress in juvenile hurdles, most recently making all at Ludlow (2m) where held on by a neck from Talakan (declared 2:10); one of the main players. |
7/2 |
15/8
- Place: £1.30
Form: 734331 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (1) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 7 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15. |
14/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.90
Form: -41263
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Had plenty of chances from marks in the mid 70s last season, ending it with two below-par runs; her mark has eased as a result but it's not enough to tempt back from nine months off. |
40/1 |
|
6th 11 (8) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
3yo who was third on her stable debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in August and has an each-way shout on that form; however, she failed to settle when well beaten there (1m2f, good to soft) last time and has to bounce back. |
14/1 |
|
8th 11 (10) |
19th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Made all in a small-field maiden at Bath (1m, firm) in May and best form when second on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, good to firm) the following month; left Andrew Balding for 35,000gns after two lesser efforts in July and it was a promising start for this yard when 33-1 but third of nine over C&D (good) three weeks ago; considered. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 35188
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (7) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Record is 2-10; gelded prior to success at Thirsk and respectable effort at York this term, both over 1m4f; still on career-high mark but ran well in sole 1m6f attempt and may be capable of another good run. |
5/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Ran poorly on final start last term but gelded soon afterwards and, with visor/blinkers dispensed with, he returned with a narrow win in 12-runner race at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month, gradually working his way to the front in final strides under 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh; 4lb higher today but could have more to offer in what's only his second campaign. |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Got off the mark at Newmarket (1m4f) last April and in good form in handicaps after until coming in last of 12 back at Newmarket (1m4f) in October; since gelded and goes without usual headgear on his return. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: -36221 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (1) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Raced freely but built on his reappearance effort when winning at Salisbury (1m4f, good) 27 days ago, posting a career best; unexposed over 1m4f and he's considered off this 4lb higher mark. |
100/30 |
|
1st 8 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
He had been knocking on the door prior to his 10.4f win at Haydock last summer; not so good since but he should be sharper with his reappearance behind him and he is only 2lb higher than for the win; unexposed at 1m4f and respected back on turf. |
5/1 |
|
7th 1 (10) |
4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Haydock winner (10.5f, good) last August and ended the campaign with a fine third of 14 over this C&D; off 222 days since, but he ran well on his reappearance last year; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 55-165 D
Last run: 76 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (1) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Ended a losing run in 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (on soft) last month; up 4lb here and any rain would be a help given he goes well on soft ground. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
6th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to make any significant further progress since winning handicap debut at Beverley (1m2f, good) in spring 2025 but went close at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) two starts ago and should cope if the ground remains soft. |
7/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Winner over 1m2f at Beverley (good) last spring and went agonisingly close to a second career success on Pontefract reappearance (1m, good to soft) 11 days ago; a 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent another prominent showing if in similar form. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 43350
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
11st 8lb |
Only 1-11 on the Flat but won his final race for Jane Chapple Hyam, over 1m2f on the AW in January; quite useful in that scene and changed hands for 82,000gns; now gelded. |
5/1 |
|
1st 8 (6) |
15th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
0-10 but he's been runner-up on his last three starts, most recently when bumping into a subsequent winner over this C&D 28 days ago; solid claims with the cheekpieces retained. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 713-79
Last run: 64 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (2) |
1st Jul 2026 Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
7f win for Ed Walker as a 2yo; modest form on Flat and over hurdles for new yard this year; Royal Ascot was fanciful latest and although this is more realistic, others still bring more compelling claims. |
25/1 |
|
13th 13 (11) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
7f winner for previous yard but very minor form under both codes for this one and it would be the shock of all shocks if he won this. |
250/1 |
|
6th 7 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Won over 7f on the Flat for Ed Walker in 2024; has shown only modest form in two runs over hurdles for current yard. |
100/1 |
5/1
Form: 2-810
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (1) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 8lb |
1m Thirsk novice winner for James Ferguson last season; poor form over hurdles so far for this stable and after a slightly better run at Dundalk, was well behind Taj Crown and Timandi in a Limerick claimer latest; chance at the weights (rated 70) but risks attached. |
8/1 |
|
9th 12 (4) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 3f 210y |
9st 3lb |
Won over 1m on good ground at Thirsk last summer for James Ferguson; poor form in juvenile hurdles; a race of this type represents his best chance of adding to his tally, judged on his recent Dundalk fourth behind a stablemate of Tyson Fury. |
4/1 |
|
4th 10 (3) |
26th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Formerly owned by Qatar Racing and, having been placed on Tapeta at two, won over 1m at Thirsk last summer; showed a bit on hurdling debut, tailed off thrice over flights since; hard to gauge. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £42.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.74 |
| Tricast | £801.00 |
| Trifecta | £452.20 |
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