May 16 / 15.45 Newbury

15.45

Good

Trade Nation London Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Trade Nation London Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.65

Form: 331-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Plenty of ability all 2yo starts, on final occasion always front rank to win a maiden at Haydock (1m, good to soft); dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and he duly improved at 1m2f when reappearing in a six-runner handicap at Sandown (good) three weeks ago, leading over 1f out and just holding on; up 6lb but should have more improvement in him.
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1st

12

(14)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Lost Boys

9st 2lb

J: James McDonald

T: David Menuisier

Won the last three of his five starts; this season they were 1m2f handicaps (good; unraced on firmer) at Sandown and Newbury, latterly in the London Gold Cup in which he travelled very strongly before squeezing through over 1f out and prevailing virtually on the nod against Sahara King, as the pair drew about 2l clear; these powerful owners have acquired both horses since; up 7lb but improving and capable of better.

4/1

1st

9

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Lost Boys

8st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Plenty of ability all 2yo starts, on final occasion always front rank to win a maiden at Haydock (1m, good to soft); dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and he duly improved at 1m2f when reappearing in a six-runner handicap at Sandown (good) three weeks ago, leading over 1f out and just holding on; up 6lb but should have more improvement in him.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Lost Boys

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Promising third last year on first two starts (1m, good/soft) then won Haydock maiden (1m, good to soft) in September; his dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and it seems likely that he'll improve for this step up in trip on handicap/seasonal debut; trainer won this in 2024.

9/4

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 212-

Last run: 239 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Cost 340,000gns as a yearling, with dam a sister to dual Arc winner Treve; progressive in his three 2yo races, winning a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) before his rallying second in a notable conditions stakes here (1m, good to soft; just ahead of Bourbon Blues); gelded later; makes his reappearance but 1m2f+ should be a big help, so he's one to note.
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4th

4

(15)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Tierra Del Toro

8st 13lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked one to follow when keeping on for third on handicap debut in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good); however, he's failed to settle and finished soundly beaten over 1m4f on his last two starts and, while Goodwood may not have suited last time, he arrives with something to prove.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Tierra Del Toro

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Merely ninth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but he failed to settle and prior to that he kept on for a good third in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) on his handicap and seasonal debut, shaping as though 1m4f could be right up his street; retains potential at this trip and could be a contender if settling better.

7/1

9th

2

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Tierra Del Toro

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Dam is sister to dual Arc winner Treve; 8-1, good third of ten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) on his seasonal/handicap debut; raised 2lb but there's a big chance he can raise his game again with that run under his belt and this extra 2f.

7/1

4th
3 (6)
Spyce

10/1

Form: 214-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Yarmouth maiden winner who was fourth in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on his third 2yo start; put firmly in his place in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but was 20-1 that day, may have needed the run and could be of more interest on this handicap debut.
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6th

2

(10)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Spyce

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Absent and had wind surgery since coming up short at Royal Ascot; good fourth in major 3yo handicap at Newbury (1m2f, good) the time before; this low-mileage colt may still have more to offer.

12/1

9th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Spyce

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Stays 1m2f and acts on good to firm; put firmly in his place when 20-1 for Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown on reappearance but made late headway into fourth of ten off this mark to Lost Boys in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) on handicap debut, despite racing freely in rear early on; could have more to give and a stronger pace today may suit.

14/1

4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Spyce

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Yarmouth maiden winner who was fourth in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on his third 2yo start; put firmly in his place in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but was 20-1 that day, may have needed the run and could be of more interest on this handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 31537-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won a Punchestown maiden (1m, good to yielding) in September on third start; came up short in his three subsequent races but they were all Group events (1m/1m1f) and he improved in terms of ratings; cheekpieces go on today; although his Derby entry may not mean a great deal, as he's one of 16 from his top stable, they won this race in 2023 and 1m2f+ can suit.
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2nd

2

(8)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Port Of Spain

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Decent form last year included a Group 3 placing behind Derby winner Christmas Day; form has gone the wrong way so far this year, though it wasn't a terrible run at Galway on latest (1m4f, yld-sft); eased 1lb for that 5.25l defeat; needs more back in trip.

10/1

7th

5

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Port Of Spain

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

3yo won a 1m maiden (gd-yld) at Punchestown last September; fine run behind Derby winner Christmas Day in a Leopardstown Group 3 in October (1m1f, yielding); not disgraced in London Gold Cup on seasonal return but bombed out in Ascot Group 2 on latest; others preferred.

10/1

6th
7 (5)
Al Azd

9/2

Form: -22211

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Looks quirky but he followed three seconds at 1m/1m2f by asserting late on in a 1m3f maiden at Southwell (AW) in April and he stormed clear in seven-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks later; blinkered on last three starts; up 7lb and drops back in trip, which has to be a worry, but he's certainly got his act together.
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1st

7

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:05 Ascot

Al Azd

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Has improved for the fitting of blinkers and it was an excellent second of 19 in the King George V handicap over C&D last month; mark took a bit of a knock for that but the form has been working out and he might have an even bigger effort in him; much respected.

13/8

2nd

5

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Al Azd

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Blinkered on last four starts; asserted late on in a 1m3f maiden at Southwell (AW) in April and stormed clear in seven-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks later; only sixth of ten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury in May but he stayed on from last place and that was over just 1m2f; this return to 1m4f looks a far better fit.

10/1

6th

7

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Al Azd

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Looks quirky but he followed three seconds at 1m/1m2f by asserting late on in a 1m3f maiden at Southwell (AW) in April and he stormed clear in seven-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks later; blinkered on last three starts; up 7lb and drops back in trip, which has to be a worry, but he's certainly got his act together.

9/2

Form: 5431-5 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All six races on good or softer; 1m2f suited him well on final two runs as 2yo, culminating in a Nottingham handicap win; not discredited when out of his depth in Listed race at Epsom (1m2f, good) on reappearance but he needs to resume marked improvement from 2lb out of the handicap.
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1st

12

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

13:37 Newbury

Pearl River

8st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Hannon

Sole 3yo in this field; has shown fairly useful form over middle distances, winning twice; creditable second at York (1m2f) most recently; interesting off bottom weight, assuming he's as effective at 1m5f.

8/1

2nd

16

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Pearl River

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

First run at 1m6f when fourth of five runners last time at Newmarket; has looked vulnerable since winning off 5lb lower here in May.

14/1

4th

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:29 Newmarket (July)

Pearl River

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Still 6lb higher than for emphatic win at York (extended 1m2f, good) in May but ran well when fifth of 13 at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); not out of this if suited by the new trip (first run beyond 1m4f).

11/2

Form: 3811-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Hope for 1m2f on pedigree; ended last term with 7f and 1m AW wins; led over 2f out to over 1f out when creditable fourth of seven in handicap at Sandown (1m, good; 25-1) three weeks ago, and perhaps he needed that race, but others seem to have more striking claims.
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9th

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Capall Rasa

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Record of 2-2 on AW; 0-5 on turf but ran well in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m) when last seen, while shaping as if this return to 1m2f is well worth exploring; sold out of Tom Dascombe's yard for 215,000gns since; interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.

8/1

5th

22

(30)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Capall Rasa

8st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tom Dascombe

7f/1m AW wins late last year; given every chance when 3l behind Laureate Crown at Sandown two runs back (1m, good) and then failed to make any impression in Newbury's always-strong London Gold Cup; pulling hard was the last thing he needed when upped to 1m2f in the latter but it wasn't the ideal preparation for this tough a test.

66/1

9th

8

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Capall Rasa

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Hope for 1m2f on pedigree; ended last term with 7f and 1m AW wins; led over 2f out to over 1f out when creditable fourth of seven in handicap at Sandown (1m, good; 25-1) three weeks ago, and perhaps he needed that race, but others seem to have more striking claims.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5322-3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Basically progressive as 2yo, ending with best form over 1m2f/1m1f, and he reappeared with a creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket one month ago; after ten races, though, he may well be more exposed than a lot of today's rivals.
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18th

6

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Bourbon Blues

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Brian Meehan

Placed in handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) and York's Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to soft) before winning a 3yo handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 16 days ago; Ryan Moore rode last time and remains on board today; progressive and he's one to consider under a 4lb penalty.

11/1

1st

1

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Bourbon Blues

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Brian Meehan

Record is only 1-15 but he has plenty of useful form, latterly running well in 1m2f handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) and the York Ebor festival (good to soft); could once more be in the mix.

13/2

3rd

9

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bourbon Blues

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

Group placed as 2yo and he's run well in top 3yo only handicaps over 1m2f this summer, finishing second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; probably acts on good to soft) off this mark last time; respected with Oisin Murphy taking the reins for the first time.

16/1

Form: 1-22

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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Form: 1-52

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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Form: 3231 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £19.70
Straight Forecast £17.20
Tricast £100.25
Trifecta £119.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Al Azd

TOPSPEED:

Sahara King

Daily Mail:

Lost Boys

Daily Mirror:

Port Of Spain

SPOTLIGHT:

Tierra Del Toro

Telegraph:

Al Azd

The Guardian:

Al Azd

The Sun:

Al Azd

The Star:

Al Azd

Daily Record:

Al Azd

D Express:

Lost Boys

POSTDATA:

Sahara King

The Times:

Sahara King