18.52
Good To FirmHighclere Castle Gin Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: -28324 CD BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
He has contested this race for the last four years, with form figures reading 1626; mostly running with credit this term and he narrowly prevailed at Newbury (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; 3lb nudge shouldn't stop him being competitive under Billy Loughnane; player. |
9/2 |
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1st 3 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
8yo whose losing run goes back 18 races to July 2024 but he's often run well in the meantime, including on his last two starts; each-way player. |
7/1 |
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4th 7 (5) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Last of four wins came in July 2024, but has been runner-up twice over C&D this year, latest on firm ten days ago; likes to hear his feet rattle and if the ground is in his favour then he would come into this. |
9/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 21-775 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ended his abbreviated campaign last season with a win in this race; well held in his first three runs this term but he turned things around with a near-miss at Newbury (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but he remains feasibly treated and is respected back at this track. |
4/1 |
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2nd 5 (8) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Enjoyed good spell of form over 6f last summer and the drop back in trip may help, but he hasn't shaped this year as though a win is imminent. |
12/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 357607 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (3) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time winner for George Scott; signs of getting back on track off her reduced mark last month only to then run poorly last week at Ffos Las. |
33/1 |
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6th 7 (2) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
All three wins came when trained by George Scott; has tumbled down the weights since but has found her level seemingly when placed at Newbury (6f, good to firm) and Lingfield (6f, good to firm) last month; could be dangerous off her low weight. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 (3) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Three sprint wins on turf and her last success was off 10lb higher at York last June; has been up and down for new yard this season but she was placed at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last time and has claims if she can back that up. |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: 0-8207
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Modest maiden after eight starts, first five for Jack Channon; started handicap life on a stiff mark (7lb lower today) but others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Looks pretty exposed after seven starts but has made the frame in two run-of-the-mill handicaps for her new stable this month (6f/5f) and has a decent chance at the weights here; sports first-time cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Modest maiden after six starts (five for Jack Channon) but she was prominent for a long way under Rose Dawes when fourth of 12 at Newbury (good to firm) five days ago and that was clearly her best show from three handicaps; first attempt at 5f for this drop back in class might also offer some hope. |
11/4 |
4/1
Form: 130093 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has rather mixed record this season but was back in good form when dominating from the front over C&D a week ago, and a recent 5lb rise is manageable if he's in the right mood again. |
4/5 |
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1st 4 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Returned after a gelding operation with a win at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March but he's been generally disappointing since; now 11lb lower than for his win but he struggled at Doncaster last time and is untried on Polytrack; down the list. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Landed a Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) in March; has been found wanting in six handicaps since but he wasn't disgraced at Newbury last week and is down to a career-low mark on the return to 5f; place claims. |
5/1 |
3/1
Form: 3-6531 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Did just enough when winning at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June; met trouble and fared best of those drawn high at Newbury next time; almost certainly remains in form and worth another go at 7f; interesting. |
6/1 |
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6th 10 (12) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
3yo who has worked his way back into form this term and posted a good third at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in May before winning there (6f, good to firm) last month from one who won next time out; also effective elsewhere; respected up 4lb. |
3/1 |
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1st 1 (3) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Steadily back to form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; has slipped back to the mark off which his 2yo success was gained; this is a drop in class; therefore interesting on a few counts. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 6368-8 D
Last run: 87 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
No longer the force of old but was close third off today's career-low mark here (6f, good) eight days ago; eased in grade today and can handle the drop back to 5f; must be considered. |
5/2 |
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3rd 6 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins came at York when trained by Richard Hannon; denied a clear run when finishing fifth of ten at Sandown (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark but may be getting his act together. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Spoiled chance by refusing to settle on seasonal/stable but this month's midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good to firm) was more encouraging; has slipped to a dangerous mark and should now be approaching concert pitch. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 21-697
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who won two nurseries last year and is below his last winning mark; Windsor last month was a step back in the right direction but he needs another today if he's to be a serious force. |
12/1 |
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7th 10 (10) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won two 5f events (including on soft) from final three handicaps for Archie Watson; well held in two runs for new yard and may need more weight off his back; first 6f run since debut. |
20/1 |
|
9th 6 (6) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Had a record of 2-3 in handicaps (AW/soft) last term for previous yard; below par at Bath on stable/seasonal debut but may do better with the outing under his belt. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: -57696 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (2) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won five times last season, including two over C&D, latterly off an 8lb higher mark; much her best effort of the year at Salisbury last time, off the same mark behind a subsequent winner, and is shortlisted back here for the first time in a while. |
5/2 |
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2nd 5 (7) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Dual C&D winner, more recently in this race a year ago (good to firm); has questions to answer after some below-par recent efforts but is too well handicapped to rule out. |
12/1 |
|
9th 6 (13) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Hard to fancy on recent evidence whereas she arrived in good form prior to winning this last year (good to firm); however, she's dropped to a dangerous mark and can't be written off in her bid to make it 2-2 here. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 5-7738 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (10) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
His last win was 15 months ago but he made a bold when a close third off a reduced mark over C&D (good to firm) last time; responded well to first-time cheekpieces in that race and has claims if the headgear works again. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 7 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won on the other course here (6f, good to firm) last May but he's been up and down since and has been out of sorts in his last two starts; now 8lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival with cheekpieces added. |
12/1 |
|
10th 2 (11) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Merely mid-division at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago but prior to that he took a step back in the right direction when third on the Rowley Mile there (6f, good) and his stable is in fine form; not discounted. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 60-085 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (6) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Very well handicapped on last summer's exploits but he's been a long way below that level this year and a major turnaround is needed. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
23rd Jun 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won two 6f handicaps on good ground last summer when with Hugo Palmer; quiet in two runs for current yard (cheekpieces then a visor) and soft ground might not be what he wants. |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time). |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: -36073 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won over C&D last November but has failed to match that level since and doesn't appeal. |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
13th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won three times in the second half of 2025, including here (5f); mixed bag in 2026 but he is capable at this level and shouldn't be discounted; stable also run Real Gold. |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hard to predict and was well held at Salisbury last time but he looks interesting on his third in a Newbury handicap (6f, good to firm) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was at this track. |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.07 |
| Tricast | £258.09 |
| Trifecta | £270.80 |
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