17.55
GoodAmbassador Cruise Line Handicap
- Prize money: £23193
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £24.60
- Place: £6.40
Form: 6-1176 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 2 (6) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has progressed into a smart performer this year, placing in two major 7f handicaps, including at Royal Ascot, and Listed races at Newbury (6f) and Newmarket (7f); likely to be on the premises. |
9/2 |
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3rd 1 (9) |
18th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Very useful performer who scored three times last term; placed in two major 7f handicaps, including at Royal Ascot, and 6f Listed contest at Newmarket this summer; solid claims back up in trip. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 (7) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who finished close up in valuable 7f handicaps at Royal Ascot and here (both good to firm) on last two appearances; doesn't have that much to find with the principals on this return to Listed company but has never run in a sprint before. |
9/2 |
16/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 384623
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 2 (7) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
His 2026 form is unconvincing; the step back up in trip may suit (last two starts at 5f) but not a solid option. |
16/1 |
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9th 9 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
His 2026 form is unconvincing and the drop back to 5f didn't help at Goodwood last week; dropping down the weights but not a solid option. |
25/1 |
16/1
- Place: £7.30
Form: 666185 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (17) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Record of 0-11 for current stable; inconsistent this term, best efforts when third on two occasions; not a solid option but has the ability to play a big role, provided this is one of his better days. |
16/1 |
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12th 9 (12) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Back in form when third of ten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; failed to back it up at Newbury one week later; has a C&D win on his record and still feasibly weighted. |
18/1 |
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8th 7 (1) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Seemed in the doldrums prior to third of ten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; had slipped in the weights and he's well treated on the pick of his 3yo form; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
2/1
Form: 3-11 CD
Last run: 85 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (13) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Two from two this term, namely comfortable wins in C&D maiden in April and Haydock novice event in July, both over 7f on good ground; gelded prior to last time; respected with further improvement plausible. |
2/1 |
|
1 (3) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Promising third on his Kempton debut in December (6f) and more than backed up that positive impression when running away with a 7f maiden (good) at Newmarket 11 weeks ago; looked a fine prospect there and he's a strong contender despite his 7lb penalty; been gelded. |
2/9 |
8/1
Form: 4-8081 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (10) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Won a nursery here at last year's Glorious meeting (7f, good to firm) and back on the scoresheet at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in August; fifth of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) since and this 3yo could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; unraced on slow ground. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Proved resurgent with success on the July course (1m, good to firm) last time, albeit off 3lb lower and with rider taking off 5lb; this looks a harder task but he's had a light campaign and may have more to offer. |
8/1 |
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1st 8 (4) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Down the field (beaten 8l) in the Britannia on his only previous attempt at 1m; this season's form figures are a tad misleading as he's not been running badly, including last time in a deep 7f handicap at Goodwood; only 4lb higher than for his nursery win and Jack Dace takes off 5lb; could be interesting. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 611906 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 6 (15) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Two placed efforts at Newmarket (7f, good to firm/good) in May but disappointing since, including behind The Fingal Raven at Ascot a fortnight ago. |
33/1 |
|
5th 8 (9) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Two placed efforts at Newmarket (7f, good to firm/good) in May but disappointing since, including at Glorious Goodwood last time; needs a revival. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 115580
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (5) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Hard to fault on 6f handicap form this year, as when just losing out in both the Wokingham over this C&D and the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood; the return to a bare 6f will suit after running over slightly further at Doncaster last month but this calls for more back in Group company. |
14/1 |
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5th 1 (4) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Came from the rear for a head second in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (head second) and very close fourth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, both 6f on good to firm; there's a bit more to be proved on this likely surface and beyond 6f but he has to be high up the list. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 410280 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Not disgraced in major 7f handicap at Ascot on penultimate start but is still seeking a first win above Class 3 and his ceiling is well established; moved out of David O'Meara's yard since last run. |
33/1 |
|
9th 9 (14) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
All three wins at 7f including at Doncaster (good to firm) in June; has remained in form but he's drawn wide and may not be quite so effective over 1m. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 016086 CD
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (11) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Built up a good strike-rate during a one-year period that culminated in April 2025; inconsistent since, as demonstrated by his failure to back up the form of a 2026 reappearance success; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
9th 11 (2) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Returned from a 231-day absence to win a C&D handicap in June off just 2lb lower; two disappointing runs have followed and the cheekpieces tried last time are quickly replaced by a first-time visor. |
28/1 |
9/2
Form: 171423 D BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 (8) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Unable to reward strong support at York four weeks ago when dropped to 6f for the first time, finishing hot on the heels of Far Above Dream; handles good to soft but untried on soft; remains capable of better as a sprinter and she should make a bold bid to enhance the fine record of the Balding family in this race. |
7/1 |
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4th 7 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Has raced exclusively at 7f, winning four of her 12 starts; overcame a wide draw and trouble in running to win at Chester (7f, good) three weeks ago, showing a bright turn of foot and having more in hand than the 1l winning margin might suggest; up 4lb ahead of this belated first 6f run but the way she travels through her races offers serious encouragement that she will improve for it; tops the list. |
5/1 |
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1st 5 (10) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Produced a smart turn of foot to defy a wide draw in a C&D handicap in May; unplaced twice since but her potential hasn't been dimmed, looking stretched by the trip on rain-softened ground at Epsom and then doing best of her group at Royal Ascot; drawn widest again but this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 0-9207 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 18 (3) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Has gained his only two British wins in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but since the latest one in July he has been placed twice over C&D and an unlucky second at Newbury (flew home from a difficult position, amid interrupted passage); each-way possibilities. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Landed a second Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; has followed that with two creditable thirds at Ascot (including the International) and a bold bid is on the cards under Ryan Moore. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (4) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
His last two wins have come in the 2024 and 2026 runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but he proved his effectiveness at Ascot when third of 16 in the International Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in July; strong claims. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 101706 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 (4) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner on good off 3lb higher last summer; got his head back in front at Goodwood (7f, soft) off 2lb higher in May; unable to reproduce that form since (not helped by missing the break on occasions) but has obvious handicapping scope. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Completely blew the start on his penultimate outing and last time can be excused when tackling a Class 2; now back on the same mark that he narrowly prevailed from at Goodwood (7f, soft) in June and he's effective at 6f; could go well. |
8/1 |
|
7th 14 (13) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Lost chance by blowing the start last time; prevailed narrowly off 1lb lower in Class 4 event over C&D (soft) in June but needs to prove he has the required quality at this better level. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 947855 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (17) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Versatile sort who landed the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, heavy) in first-time tongue-tie most recently, adding to his 7f wins and taking record to 5-21; in top form and may remain competitive even with 6lb penalty. |
16/1 |
|
1st 18 (16) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Slow start for David O'Meara but back in the groove now, winning 7f handicap at Haydock last month and creditable third at Goodwood three weeks ago; handles soft and a good test at the trip should be fine; now tongue tied. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 3 (10) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Record is 4-19; went close in competitive race at York in July; flattered by the winning margin at Haydock (7f, good) last time but may remain competitive back up 4lb; peak mark was higher. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 172709 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 (13) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Has kept his head down on AW for new yard and again without the cheekpieces he wore for the latest of four wins (6f and 7f) for previous stable; back on turf with a query but he's dropped a hefty chunk in the weights and this trainer may well get a good tune out him at some stage. |
33/1 |
|
12th 3 (8) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Very well handicapped on his best form for Richard Hughes but miles below that level since moving yards. |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 (10) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
4-21, with the most recent success coming at Newbury (6f, good) last April off a 12lb higher mark than today's; below his best on his final three starts for Richard Hughes and has failed to beat a rival home in two outings for this stable; others preferred. |
66/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £276.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £316.28 |
| Tricast | £8981.04 |
| Trifecta | £7559.70 |
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