16.45
Good To SoftTapster Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £39697
- 1m 3f 218y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: /1131- CD
Last run: 225 days
W: 9st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (8) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s at 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, one over C&D; beaten a head in this race on heavy going in 2022; produced a rather disappointing show in Ascot Group 3 three weeks ago but had Listed wins over Military Academy and Mount Atlas earlier this term and holds a major chance if returning to form. |
7/2 |
|
2 (2) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s at 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, including this race in 2022; also won 1m4f Listed races on last three outings, including in a good scrap involving Military Academy at Goodwood in June and when that rival disappointed at Chester three weeks ago; all of his turf starts in the last six years have been on softer than good; back up to Group 3 but with leading form claims again and a tremendous attitude. |
7/4 |
Form: 46351-
Last run: 288 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Prominent in the market for last year's Epsom Derby after winning the Sandown Classic Trial (1m2f, good to soft), but not seen again until Meydan in March this year; hasn't really threatened in four Group races since returning and ran particularly poorly at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; this is a drop in grade but he still has plenty to prove; entered in the Irish St Leger. |
5/2 |
|
5th 3 (2) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Made it four wins from first five starts when impressive in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft; won twice on soft as 2yo) last April; missed the rest of 2024 and has not sparked in the same way in his three outings this season, gelded before latest; mixed messages but returning to softer ground today could be a big plus point. |
4/1 |
Form: 3/116- D
Last run: 415 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (10) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who won going away at Southwell (1m4f) most recently; taking record to 4-5; beat Old Harrovian there (1m3f) the time before; improving and commands respect. |
7/2 |
|
6th 6 (10) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who won going away at Southwell (1m4f) most recently; taking record to 4-5; beat Old Harrovian there (1m3f) the time before; improving and commands respect. |
7/2 |
Form: 5/0134
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (6) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Missed 2025; last two performances, namely success at Meydan (handicap) and third at Longchamp (Listed), show that he retains plenty of ability; however, has something to find back on home soil. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (10) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/2 |
Form: 104-69
Last run: 112 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (4) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Made debut in March and is unbeaten in three starts; there was much to like about the way he raced, settling nicely and responding willingly, when making all on the promotion to Group 3 level at Saint-Cloud (about 1m2f, good; has also won on good to soft) last month; has been supplemented in honour of his owner/breeder, the late Aga Khan, after whom this Derby is named; something of an unknown quantity but his dam was a stayer and hopefully he will reward his famous connections with a great run. |
14/1 |
Form: 1112-3 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (3) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won a novice and three Ascot 1m4f handicaps on varied ground last June-September; creditable second of five in Ascot Group 3 on final outing; none of that form is near what should be required to win this race but he brings potential starting this second season. |
14/1 |
|
5 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Won a novice and three C&D handicaps on varied ground on his last four starts; latest was a big prize on soft, which he took when the first two drew clear; this race demands a hefty dose of further improvement and Hamish looks the stable first string, but this is a highly progressive 3yo. |
9/2 |
Betting Forcast
2/1 Hamish, 7/2 Arabian Crown, 16/1 Glen Buck, 6/1 Involvement, 20/1 Midak, 15/8 Tenability