14.05
Good To SoftDubai Duty Free Autumn Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £38655
- 1m 5f 61y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1
Form: 105943
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 16 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Probably no ground worries; not a prolific winner, with his waiting tactics, but he was fourth in the Ebor last year off a 2lb higher mark; ran creditably on reappearance, before none of his three starts since panned out favourably; can be given a place chance. |
33/1 |
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8th 5 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Not a prolific winner, with his waiting tactics, but he was fourth in the Ebor at York (1m6f, good to firm) last August off a 2lb higher mark; ran creditably on reappearance, before neither start since panned out favourably; only ninth in this last year on his only run at Goodwood. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 2-1093
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 (5) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; came from further back than the winner when runner-up at Windsor (around 1m4f) in June but he failed to beat a rival home over 1m6f at Newmarket last month; drop back in trip should suit. |
7/1 |
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10th 7 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won the 1m1f Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September 2022 but his solitary win since was in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025; went close over 1m4f last August and runner-up over 11.4f at Windsor 13 days ago, but this trip (well beaten trying 1m5f once last year) is doubtful territory. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 141/17
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Horse
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 (3) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Very lightly raced 5yo who returned from an absence of nearly two years to readily make a winning handicap debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good) in April; not seen again until a fine seventh of 22 in the Ebor at York (1m6f, good to firm) four weeks ago, no extra only late on having been on the pace throughout; slightly shorter trip now a possible help; going softer than good would be an unknown but still much respected. |
4/1 |
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7th 19 (17) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
5yo who's still an entire and has had just four races; absent for nearly two years before handicap debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good) in April and he won that nine-runner race in striking style, racing a bit freely early on and nudged along a long way out but challenging virtually on the bridle 2f out before asserting by just over 4l; up 9lb but it's very hard to say just how good he might be and he's a half-brother to the 2020 Ebor winner Fujaira Prince. |
14/1 |
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1st 1 (6) |
12th Apr 2025 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, shaken up and smooth headway from 3f out, led over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, impressive |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: -92100
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (5) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Beaten under 3l in the Shergar Cup Stayers last time and is possibly running into form; however, usually races over further nowadays and this drop back to 1m4f looks a negative; cheekpieces reapplied. |
12/1 |
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7th 8 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Only eighth of ten in a 1m6f handicap at Newmarket a month ago in which he was second in 2024 and won in 2025 (on good to firm); that was yet another below-par effort and hopes rest on the tongue-tie making a difference. |
20/1 |
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8th 9 (2) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Second in this race in 2024 and won it last year (good to firm); now he has a 4lb lower mark than last year; that's having failed to finish in the first six in any of his seven races since, but at least his latest start was better than reappearance and it's not unheard of for runners from this stable to surge back to form. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 311142
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 15 (21) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on good to soft but soft would be a worry; tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f; 10lb higher today) last October and he's looked just as good on most starts since, without winning but late traffic woes seemingly prevented him from going close last time; without his usual jockey Billy Loughnane today but he was a close second last term under Clifford Lee; probably involved if he can get the breaks. |
10/1 |
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11 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
10st 3lb
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100/30 |
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4th 2 (7) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; back to near his best when eighth of 20 at Royal Ascot (2m4f) but he needs to hit a new high if he's to win this. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 44-164
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (11) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Resumed his progression when coming with a strong run from off the pace to win 12-runner race at Chester (1m2f, soft) on handicap debut and reappearance; unable to land a serious blow when performing respectably in good races over 1m2f at Goodwood (good) and Sandown (soft) since but remains unexposed and it's possible this longer trip will suit him; Tom Marquand sides with Dramatic Star but there's still plenty to like. |
6/1 |
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4th 8 (13) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Failed to build last summer upon his winning debut but he came from the back to win 12-runner race at Chester (1m2f, soft; from Grey Cuban) this June on handicap/seasonal debut; never able to challenge when favourite at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) on latest outing but not discredited and worth another chance to confirm the good impression made at Chester. |
9/2 |
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16 (13) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Failed to build last summer upon his winning debut, in novice events, but he returned to the fray with a taking success from Grey Cuban when coming from the back in 12-runner handicap at Chester (1m2f, soft) last month; up 8lb but promising. |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: 001-62
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 7 (4) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Improved last year without quite winning; each-way claims if back to best with first-time headgear after two rather disappointing runs in 2026. |
9/2 |
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7th 5 (9) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Not quite at his best at Kempton last month but that came after 94 days off and he could improve for it; held up in slowly run race at Kempton in October when 2l fourth on his sole previous crack at 2m, and he may yet be capable of better at this sort of trip; has won here and could be involved. |
11/2 |
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6th 2 (6) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Won twice in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; had only five runs last year but he went close on two occasions, including in a Class 2 at Southwell (1m4f) in November; 2lb higher on his return but he hit a personal best last time and he's a key player on this drop back in grade. |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: 12P/9-
Last run: 406 days
W: 9st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 44y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won sole visit here (1m handicap in 2019); in the care of Ian Williams when landing 2m York handicap in August 2022 and ran a mighty race when pipped in the Ebor a fortnight later; pulled up at Chester the following month and seen just three times since, including when down the field in two starts for this yard last year; drops in grade from falling mark; watch the market on return. |
25/1 |
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7th 8 (6) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Seen just twice since September 2022 and weakened out of contention both times. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 0-2406
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Floundered on testing ground in the last two November Handicaps at Doncaster but he ran well on soft at this track in October 2024; well-backed favourite off a good mark when he reappeared over C&D (good) in May and he scored smoothly, in charge from 2f out; off since and back up 7lb but has to be considered seriously. |
5/1 |
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1st 2 (6) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Last seen floundering on heavy going in the November Handicap at Doncaster; the clear highpoint of that campaign was his second at Epsom (1m4f, good; stays 1m6f) in April, which came first time out and points up his chance given that he is now 11lb lower; needs a second look. |
6/1 |
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9 (13) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Progressive last year so his mixed form this season has been a little disappointing, albeit his latest sixth (Dramatic Star second, Stressfree third) in the Old Borough Cup at Haydock (1m6f, good) was respectable. |
10/1 |
11/1
Form: 342632
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (14) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Mostly creditable efforts in defeat this season, including second of nine at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) last month; below-par sixth in this race on heavy ground last year; William Buick up but others arrive with more pressing claims. |
11/1 |
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2nd 4 (10) |
14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Had a good summer over about 1m4f last term, including when beaten a neck by Night Breeze in this race; some minor honours this season, without being quite in peak form but he is in serious each-way calculations. |
11/2 |
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3rd 2 (11) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Had a good summer over about 1m4f last term, including a win in this race (good to soft) off 6lb lower; the handicapper has been winning the argument since but recent efforts have been creditable and he ought to be competitive again. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 664284 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (9) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Five Flat wins in 2024, culminating in this race (1lb lower today); well suited by ploughing through the mud and best result this term came on soft, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; ran respectably here on good to soft last time and a bold show seems likely if he's in the mud today. |
7/1 |
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11 (10) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; respectable fourth in a Racing League event over 2m on Southwell's AW latest; feasibly handicapped and would enter the reckoning if the ground remains on the soft side. |
16/1 |
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4th 2 (8) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up on penultimate start; beaten 20l when last on his sole AW start in 2023 and others have more compelling claims. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: /350-0
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (3) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career and twice runner-up over hurdles during the past year, but now 0-15 since arriving in Britain and modest in two starts back on the Flat last month. |
12/1 |
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7th 2 (3) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career and twice runner-up over hurdles during the past year, but now 0-15 since arriving in Britain and modest in two starts back on the Flat last month. |
12/1 |
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12 (7) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career but has barely bettered modest form over hurdles in Britain and trailed home well beaten back on the Flat at Doncaster last week; outsider. |
100/1 |
14/1
Form: 122748
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (11) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
0-8 on turf; that's despite some good form last year but his best two runs this season were on AW, latterly when winning at Southwell early last month on his step up to 2m; that came by 13l in a five-runner race; has a 6lb higher mark in this very different contest but he's unexposed at the trip. |
20/1 |
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1st 4 (1) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Has some good form on turf but latest defeat took his record in that sphere to 0-8; two attempts on AW comprise a win at Lingfield (1m2f) on debut and keeping-on third at Kempton (1m4f) in May; unexposed on artificial surfaces and looks interesting assuming he stays the new trip. |
11/4 |
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7th 7 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Contested some tough turf handicaps in last season's 3yo campaign and, having dropped down the weights, he returned to form when third at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month on his second start of the year; kept on well last time and today's extra yardage may well be a positive; chance. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 308152
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
A fair 1m4f scorer for Hughie Morrison who showed winning hurdling form over the winter for her current yard; not out of things back in this sphere with a visor added. |
10/1 |
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8 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
She's run reasonably well, albeit without seriously threatening, in her first two handicap hurdles (2m1f/2m, soft/good to soft); won five times on the Flat (at up to 1m4f) and she could have more to offer in this code, but it remains to be seen whether she'll stay this far. |
20/1 |
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7th 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Five-time Flat winner (including on good ground) who won at Hexham (2m, heavy) in December on second hurdle start; 6l second of 14 behind improving winner on handicap hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month and could still be capable of better in this code in view of her Flat form. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £122.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £94.43 |
| Tricast | £656.70 |
| Trifecta | £1298.20 |
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