14.45
GoodDubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap (Premier Handicap)
- Prize money: £51217.39
- 1m 0f 0y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 9-8636 C
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 (1) |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Confirmed his liking for this venue when winning a Listed race here last season (Mutasarref a neck behind), his second C&D win; improving for each outing this season and should run his race but a rating of 99 leaves him with a fair amount to find with a few of these rivals. |
16/1 |
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3rd 3 (1) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won this in 2023; consistent stakes performer with seven wins; won Heritage Stakes last season, beating Mutasarref by a neck; best subsequent effort came when fourth in Minstrel Stakes in July; two starts this season, improved from return to be beaten 3.25l behind The Lion In Winter at Leopardstown seven days ago; down in trip; mightn't want the ground too testing but shouldn't be far away and trainer has good course record. |
3/1 |
Form: 914315 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (9) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Was recording a third win at this track when scoring over 1m2f last month (good), making virtually all and just holding on; previously ran well over 1m4f, this his first attempt at this longer trip. |
13/2 |
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1st 10 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Has shown a liking for this track, gained a second 1m success here in March; suited by soft ground; holding his form well on the evidence of Cork third; would benefit from any easing. |
10/1 |
Form: 1-6422 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (5) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
One of two for trainer; career-best form since November features two wins at Dundalk and a fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire; better again in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last time when a runner-up off 1lb lower (1m, good to soft); big chance with ground to suit. |
4/1 |
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2nd 2 (1) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Career-best form (all over 1m) since November features two wins on Dundalk AW and fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh returned to turf; has frame possibilities off unaltered mark. |
12/1 |
Form: 36550- CD BF
Last run: 238 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (17) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Won twice over C&D in 2024, including a premier handicap; some good runs in defeat this year including over 1m2f here last time; this trip suits better and handles this ground so is considered. |
8/1 |
Form: 80-007 CD
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (10) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 50y |
10st 3lb |
Last year's Irish Lincolnshire winner has lost way since a Galway premier handicap third last August; beaten 21l in both starts this season and remains 5lb above last winning mark; revival needed. |
18/1 |
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21th 15 (20) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft) last March before finishing third in this (good to soft) and at the Galway festival (8.5f, yielding); a market check is advised but he's now been below par on each of his last four runs, having finished down the field in the Irish Lincolnshire on his reappearance. |
25/1 |
Form: -04112 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (16) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Off the mark at the 18th attempt at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and followed up in big field at York (7f, good) eight days later; latest 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 4yo if he handles the softer ground here. |
8/1 |
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1st 14 (9) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Finally got the job done in Windsor contest (1m, good to firm) last week and did it comfortably, opening his account at the 18th attempt; great chance under a penalty, provided he's in the same form back down in trip; due to go up 4lb in future. |
9/2 |
Form: 0-0633 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on penultimate run at this track (1m2f) when beaten 3.5l in sixth; kept on well to take 1l third at Cork (10.5f, good to yielding) on latest; off a winnable mark and drop in trip is in this veteran's favour. |
11/4 |
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3rd 7 (11) |
24th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 100y |
9st 5lb |
Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on second start back off reduced mark without quite staying this trip at Leopardstown; blinkers now replace visor and now 11lb below career-high mark but stamina remains a concern at this trip. |
10/1 |
Form: 0-5006 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (3) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Multiple turf/AW winner including over C&D; ran respectably returned to Bahrain in January but soundly beaten there twice since; prefers a quicker surface than what's forecast which is a concern. |
12/1 |
|
7 (9) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly here over 1m1f on quick ground; keen and never involved from a wide draw behind Dunum at Galway on latest; drop back to 7f may not suit. |
12/1 |
Form: 600-50 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (12) |
4th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Best run last year when second in valuable C&D handicap (good to firm) in first-time cheekpieces off 90; form regressed afterwards but encouraging seasonal return (well-backed) at Naas last month over 1m; down in grade here off a fair mark so one to consider. |
6/1 |
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5th 6 (9) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Best runs last year came in a valuable Leopardstown handicap (1m1f, good to firm) when second in first-time cheekpieces, and when a close sixth at the Curragh next time in the same headgear; form regressed when headgear left off in two runs afterwards and it doesn't appear here. |
16/1 |
Form: 31-802 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (1) |
4th Jun 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 20y |
9st 6lb |
Ended last season with a 1m1f course maiden win on heavy ground; yet to make an impact in handicaps; trip might be inadequate. |
12/1 |
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15th 15 (18) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Ended last season with a 1m1f maiden win on heavy ground at Leopardstown; may step up from his 1m run here in March; needs to reverse form with Perry Mason; finished in front of Calm The Jets and Iron Fist. |
16/1 |
Form: 216-6 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Maiden winner over 1m at Gowran for Dermot Weld on the second of three starts last season; unplaced favourite for a 1m1f Leopardstown event almost exactly 12 months ago on his only handicap start. |
6/1 |
Form: 424-1 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 (4) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Some promise in three maiden runs last year; beaten favourite at Dundalk on final start; lack of a recent outing could be a negative. |
14/1 |
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4th 11 (14) |
27th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
28,000euros yearling; half-sister to 5f winner Dunnington Lad (inc 2yo; RPR 74); dam US stakes-placed 5.5f dirt 2yo/turf winner, half-sister to US 7f Listed winner Frankie's Empire; worth a market check. |
9/1 |
Form: 66/124 C BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (3) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Returned from a 493-day absence over 7f at the Curragh when comfortably winning a 23-runner contest (soft to heavy); almost followed up off 15lb higher back there next time, when hampered before finishing strongly to lose out by a head; up another 3lb, but he's thriving and a definite chance if handling this better ground and step up in trip. |
4/1 |
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2nd 11 (9) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Winless from five starts for Emmet Mullins in 2024 but returned from a 493-day absence over C&D last month when pulverising the 23-runner field (soft to heavy); handicapper hasn't missed him, handing a whopping 15lb rise; but big chance of going in again with softer ground to suit. |
9/2 |
Betting Forcast
11/1 Lord Massusus, 16/1 Perry Mason, 5/1 Far From Dandy, 12/1 State Actor, 14/1 Orandi, 6/1 Zarathos, 10/1 Coeur Dor, 14/1 Slieve Binnian, 18/1 Booyea, 11/2 Playin Cool, 12/1 Pierre Royal, 9/2 Pretty Omagh Girl, 12/1 Red Charlie