15.20
GoodHighclere Castle Gin Handicap
- Prize money: £5574.2
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/4 (Won)
Form: 146292 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (2) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Recent form includes a turf success but he's only 1-19 in this sphere and still has a much better strike-rate on AW; below par at Brighton last time. |
3/1 |
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5th 3 (2) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prolific AW winner; off the mark on turf with a last-gasp success at Goodwood (5f, good) last month; would have finished hot on the heels of Moulin Booj at Windsor last time but for meeting late interference; in the mix again. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Multiple AW winner; quirky sort who often starts slowly but he finally got off the mark (in a change of headgear) on turf in 5f Goodwood handicap last month; up 3lb but he can make his presence felt again. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 319-42 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Poor effort last time will need forgiving but he's always been capable of the odd stinker; better drawn than for two runs here early in the year and it wouldn't be a shock to see him bounce back. |
14/1 |
|
9th 8 (8) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Only 1-14 but he's a strong traveller who only narrowly missed out at Lingfield (6f) and Goodwood (5f, good) before a midfield finish at Windsor where never really involved; has a big effort in him. |
15/2 |
|
5th 2 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Record of 1-13 but he's been knocking on the door at Lingfield (6f, AW) and Goodwood (5f, good) this spring; up another 2lb but this strong traveller was only just caught last time and the first three pulled clear in that race; key player. |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: 5737-2 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up for the third time in five starts since joining John Butler when best of the rest behind the well-treated Ancient State (won next time) in 16-runner race over C&D (good) 29 days ago; same mark today. |
13/2 |
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2nd 3 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Four runs for John Butler, running well in three Class 5s but below par in a Class 3 in May; goes well at the Newmarket tracks and he holds each-way claims again. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 00367- D
Last run: 125 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Winning start on turf as 2yo and later won on handicap debut on AW (both 5f); lightly raced and kept to AW since, some way below best at Southwell in December (first-time cheekpieces, retained); work to do back on grass. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 35120- D
Last run: 223 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (3) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins from three AW starts (including C&D) as opposed to 0-11 on turf; has a higher mark in this sphere as a result but it is probably still in range; one to note for market confidence. |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 (2) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Both wins have been on the AW (2-3 in that sphere); did best of the group of four at Goodwood (5f, good) on her reappearance but failed to back that up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 24 days ago; needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
9th 4 (5) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Record of 2-3 on AW; 0-9 on turf but finished first in her group at Goodwood (5f, good) on seasonal debut and looks a possible danger provided this race pans out better. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 86-001
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 5lb |
Can miss the break and is usually ridden from off the pace; won a Brighton handicap (5.3f) by a wide margin on Tuesday for Jude Fernandes; that made it three wins from his last four starts and he is a leading player under his penalty. |
4/6 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Scored on the AW in March and recorded his first win on turf over C&D (good) four weeks ago; tends to be slowly away but finishes strongly; holds strong claims to go in again off 4lb higher. |
9/4 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Sole success in 12 starts came on the AW but he has run well on various surfaces on turf; has proved inconsistent since returning in February, though, and he can miss the break. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 858-56 D
Last run: 108 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Trailblazer who is not the force he once was, but was runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month; should give his supporters a run for their money but vulnerable to a late closer. |
7/2 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Twice a winner over C&D, including the corresponding event 12 months ago when rated 11lb higher; back to form when second at Windsor ten days ago, failing to hold the late thrust of Just Jump; his supporters should get a run for their money but he could just prove vulnerable late on. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 (6) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Returned to form when third off 5lb higher at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in May; this 8yo has finished soundly beaten on both starts since but has been without cheekpieces, which return today and could be key. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: -16263 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a 6f handicap at Kempton in January and he has run several good races since, notably a narrow defeat back at Kempton two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; as this 5yo showed at Ascot in May, he's a strong contender back on fast turf. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 5 (8) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner in January off a 1lb higher mark than today's and he's posted some good efforts since, including when fifth of 18 in a 0-80 at Ascot in May; beaten about 3l when sixth at Goodwood (7f, soft) 25 days ago and now drops in grade. |
6/1 |
|
6th 9 (6) |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
Win here last August (6f) came off 2lb lower; several good runs this year, including in a big field at Ascot four weeks ago, but others look stronger for win purposes. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 55402- BF
Last run: 183 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All three wins have been over 6f; hasn't fired on either of her starts this year but well handicapped if she can return to form. |
5/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Raced on unfavoured part of the track and eased once beaten at Goodwood two days ago on seasonal debut (effort best forgiven); can enter calculations on plenty of 2025 form, including a May success (beat Strike) over C&D. |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All three wins have been at 6f but she ended last season with a creditable second over this trip at Newmarket (good); has gone close when fresh in the past and she's a player if she can pick up where she left off. |
7/1 |
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