July 31 / 13.50 Goodwood

13.50

Good To Firm

Coral Goodwood Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 2m 4f 137y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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Coral Goodwood Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.55

Form: 47-042

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; proved that he does indeed possess serious stamina when upped from 1m6f to 2m4f at Royal Ascot (good to firm) last time, bang there almost throughout in first-time blinkers and beaten a head; back up 4lb but has a big shout.
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1st

3

(15)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Defiantly

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced 4yo; proved that he does indeed possess serious stamina when upped from 1m6f to 2m4f at Royal Ascot (good to firm) last time, bang there almost throughout in first-time blinkers and beaten a head; back up 4lb but has a big shout.

6/1

2nd

10

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Defiantly

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Unraced on firmer than good and his form claims are pretty flimsy; however, he's one of the dark horses of the race after just six starts and he's shaped at 1m6f as if he may well be an out-and-out stayer; has tried cheekpieces and a visor once each, and now blinkers are given a go; close relation Middle Earth was third over 2m in last year's Melbourne Cup.

18/1

4th

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

20:10 Killarney

Defiantly

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Highly tried at Listed level last season after winning his maiden here; the concern is a very laboured comeback run on handicap debut at Cork.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: -01168

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces enlisted for last three starts, winning on first occasion and good sixth in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good); 16-1 for Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot (2m5f) six weeks ago but weakened right out of it in the last half-mile; that was his first race on firmer than good since start of career three years ago, so there's a big question mark about the ground.
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6th

3

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Berkshire Sundance

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Cheekpieces enlisted this season and the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot (2m5f) brought a heavy defeat but otherwise he's been in career-best form; latest instance was his second of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f; finished strongest); needs to build on that handicap form on this first crack at a Group race but he has claims in a weak renewal.

16/1

2nd

5

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Berkshire Sundance

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Cheekpieces enlisted for last three starts, winning on first occasion and good sixth in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good); 16-1 for Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot (2m5f) six weeks ago but weakened right out of it in the last half-mile; that was his first race on firmer than good since start of career three years ago, so there's a big question mark about the ground.

16/1

8th

2

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Berkshire Sundance

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Good strike-rate of 7-17 and he should have brighter prospects than some of staying this extreme trip given he wasn't stopping at the end of the Chester Cup over an extended 2m2f last time; has raised his game in cheekpieces (fitted in only his last two races) and he could outrun his odds if coping okay with fast ground.

16/1

66/1

  • Place: £20.35

Form: 13-146 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
14th at 100-1 in this race in 2024; won at Kempton this year over hurdles and on AW Flat, and similar Flat form over that 2m on last two runs, but much better is needed from 5lb out of the handicap today; 7lb claimer is called up.
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1st

7

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Gooloogong

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Yet to win a handicap on turf but won over hurdles (good to soft) and on AW earlier this year and did very well to finish third of 15 in the big 2m4f handicap at the Glorious meeting when 5lb out of the weights; just 1lb lower this time and balance of form suggests he'll need more back at 1m6f.

10/1

3rd

17

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Gooloogong

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: George Baker

14th at 100-1 in this race in 2024; won at Kempton this year over hurdles and on AW Flat, and similar Flat form over that 2m on last two runs, but much better is needed from 5lb out of the handicap today; 7lb claimer is called up.

66/1

6th

6

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Gooloogong

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Resumed with C&D success and backed it up with a solid fourth of 13 over C&D later in May; ought to be in the shake-up off the same mark.

5/1

Form: 87-005

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Held up and stays 2m4f; a superb 2024 culminated in his Cesarewitch win at Newmarket off the same mark as today; 2025 campaign went from promising to frustrating (including with trouble in running) to disappointing; however, his fifth of 20 to Believitanducan in Northumberland Vase at Newcastle five weeks ago was a step back in the right direction.
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4th

7

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Alphonse Le Grande

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: A J Martin

Held up and stays 2m4f; a superb 2024 culminated in his Cesarewitch win at Newmarket off the same mark as today; 2025 campaign went from promising to frustrating (including with trouble in running) to disappointing; however, his fifth of 20 to Believitanducan in Northumberland Vase at Newcastle five weeks ago was a step back in the right direction.

10/1

5th

3

(17)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Alphonse Le Grande

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A J Martin

Held up; a superb 2024 included wins in the Chester Plate, this race and the Cesarewitch at Newmarket; 2025 campaign was initially promising then frustrating, including with trouble in running, but ended up being disappointing; he's back to his last winning mark, but that's having been always behind at 40-1 in the Chester Cup last time; he will surely spark again at some point but it's hard to know exactly when.

10/1

12th

15

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Alphonse Le Grande

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: A J Martin

Held up; an excellent 2024 included wins in the Chester Plate on this card (his only run here) and the Cesarewitch at Newmarket; 2025 campaign was initially promising then frustrating, including with trouble in running, but ended up being disappointing; has a recent 1m2f run under his belt and would be competitive off this slightly reduced mark if back on song.

14/1

5th
11 (2)
Highwind

12/1

Form: /84-64

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
The lack of any win since a maiden hurdle in January 2024 (first run for Willie Mullins) is a concern but he's produced solid efforts on Flat over 2m2f, 1m6f and 2m on his last three starts and may well be an out-and-out stayer; no shock if he's on the premises.
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5th

11

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Highwind

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: W P Mullins

The lack of any win since a maiden hurdle in January 2024 (first run for Willie Mullins) is a concern but he's produced solid efforts on Flat over 2m2f, 1m6f and 2m on his last three starts and may well be an out-and-out stayer; no shock if he's on the premises.

12/1

4th

7

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Highwind

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W P Mullins

Second runner for yard; sole win on Flat came over 1m on AW in 2023 in France; may have needed the run when weakening over 1m6f here (good) on latest last month; ran well over 18.5f in Ulster Cesarewitch last September off 1lb lower; chance stepped back up in trip.

10/1

6th
14 (13)
St Mawes

10/1

Form: 11-32V BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Not proven on firmer than good; two wins followed by two Goodwood places on his only four appearances over 2m for Emma Lavelle; first run for new connections was voided before the race warmed up; has a competitive mark and possibilities going beyond 2m, but this is also a better race.
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3rd

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

St Mawes

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Scott

Bit to prove on softer than good; two wins followed by two Goodwood places on his only four appearances over 2m for Emma Lavelle; first run for new connections was voided before the race warmed up; made most when well beaten trying 2m4f in a Class 2 at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago but has a competitive mark in this Class 4.

3/1

6th

14

(13)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

St Mawes

8st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: George Scott

Not proven on firmer than good; two wins followed by two Goodwood places on his only four appearances over 2m for Emma Lavelle; first run for new connections was voided before the race warmed up; has a competitive mark and possibilities going beyond 2m, but this is also a better race.

10/1

5

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

St Mawes

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Won back to back over 2m for Emma Lavelle last autumn and ran well to make the frame despite racing freely in a couple of Goodwood handicaps in May; one wonders if the drop back in trip will play to his strengths on stable debut but he makes greater appeal than most of these.

3/1

50/1

Form: 381630

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Running away with a 2m2f race on heavy going under 7lb claimer at Nottingham last October was a clear career best at the time; virtually matched that form in three of his races in a mixed campaign this year and maybe an increased stamina test will help, but being 5lb out of the handicap won't.
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3rd

5

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Trojan Sun

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time course winner, the latest over C&D last October; he hasn't been at the top of his game on his last four starts, including here on his penultimate run, but he can't be ruled out at a venue he clearly relishes.

13/2

6th

8

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Trojan Sun

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Inconsistent sort who was a soundly beaten third at Musselburgh recently; however, he won at Carlisle (1m6f, good) in June and ran well in third over this C&D (good to firm) in July; acts on any ground and might not be far away if he's on a going day.

12/1

3rd

3

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Trojan Sun

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won this in 2024 and posted his first win of this year at Carlisle (1m6f, good) in June; soundly beaten on his last two starts but this four-time course winner could bounce back returned to Musselburgh.

12/1

16/1

Form: 254-22

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden, with four seconds including at Doncaster (1m4f; odds-on) and Pontefract (2m1f; made most in first-time cheekpieces) on his two starts this season; reverts to just a tongue-tie and relatively unexposed as a stayer but others have to be more persuasive.
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8th

13

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Sea Of Kings

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Harry Eustace

Seven-race maiden, with four seconds including at Doncaster (1m4f; odds-on) and Pontefract (2m1f; made most in first-time cheekpieces) on his two starts this season; reverts to just a tongue-tie and relatively unexposed as a stayer but others have to be more persuasive.

16/1

2nd

1

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Sea Of Kings

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

0-6 but he has recorded an RPR of 84 or more in each of his last five starts; beaten at odds-on at Doncaster on his reappearance (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; stepping up to a marathon trip could prompt further progress, as could the new cheekpieces; shortlisted.

2/1

2nd

5

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Sea Of Kings

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Harry Eustace

Shaped well without getting his head in front last season, signing off with a good fourth in the Melrose at York in August; this brother to the Irish Oaks winner Sea Of Class has since been gelded and looks a good prospect for 2026; player.

6/4

3/1

Form: 321-16 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Signed off last term with a win at Haydock (1m6f, good) on the only time he's worn cheekpieces; overcame trouble at Hamilton (1m5f) on reappearance and although it was hard work when he plugged on from the rear to be sixth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm; 9-4 favourite) it was his best performance on the figures and gave encouragement for 2m+; cheekpieces return.
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9th

4

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Valiancy

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Signed off last term with a win at Haydock (1m6f, good) on the only time he's worn cheekpieces; overcame trouble at Hamilton (1m5f) on reappearance and although it was hard work when he plugged on from the rear to be sixth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm; 9-4 favourite) it was his best performance on the figures and gave encouragement for 2m+; cheekpieces return.

3/1

6th

10

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Valiancy

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made his debut just over a year ago; firmly on the upgrade when signing off last season with a handicap win at Haydock (1m6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) and following up on his reappearance at Hamilton (1m5f, good; no headgear) where the narrow margin of victory masked his superiority (he overcame trouble); he's up a further 8lb but the improvement could keep coming; James Doyle prefers him over Wathnan's other pair; big player.

2/1

1st

2

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Valiancy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made debut last May and all six runs were on good ground; maiden winner here who was increasingly competitive coming from behind in his three handicaps, winning in first-time cheekpieces from Ride The Thunder at Haydock (1m6f) in September when last seen; up 7lb, back slightly in trip and no headgear, but he's still one to note.

7/4

Form: 434-24

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Reliable 6yo who was a close second in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good; 3lb higher today) on reappearance under Toby Moore; not so good in the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot (2m5f, good to firm) but he did stay on into a fairly remote fourth; strong each-way candidate.
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10th

1

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Maxi King

9st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Reliable 6yo who was a close second in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good; 3lb higher today) on reappearance under Toby Moore; not so good in the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot (2m5f, good to firm) but he did stay on into a fairly remote fourth; strong each-way candidate.

12/1

4th

10

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Maxi King

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Likeable 6yo who handles any ground and can usually be relied upon to give his running, as was the case when a close second to A Piece Of Heaven in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good); Toby Moore's claim meant the winner was giving him 8lb that day, so he looks to have his work cut out to reverse those placings; can run well but probably not well enough.

20/1

2nd

3

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Maxi King

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Reliable sort with a good first-time-out record, and he looks well worth this first foray beyond 14.5f, but there is something to prove if the ground if firmer than good; promising 7lb claimer has his first ride at Chester.

14/1

20/1

Form: 34-536 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All British Flat wins (five of them) have been at Goodwood but the last four were on soft ground, latest in June 2025; sixth in this race in 2023 and fifth last year, both on soft; last August saw his only run on good to firm in the last three years and he wasn't discredited, but he needs to step up on this year's efforts, particularly as he's 4lb out of the handicap.
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4th

3

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

19:33 Fontwell

Aggagio

11st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Last month's down-the-field finish in a valuable Flat marathon is easily overlooked and he reverts to hurdling on an attractive mark but he's on the downgrade and has become inconsistent; soundly beaten twice in cheekpieces last season and now tries blinkers; hard to predict.

7/1

11th

16

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Aggagio

8st 2lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All British Flat wins (five of them) have been at Goodwood but the last four were on soft ground, latest in June 2025; sixth in this race in 2023 and fifth last year, both on soft; last August saw his only run on good to firm in the last three years and he wasn't discredited, but he needs to step up on this year's efforts, particularly as he's 4lb out of the handicap.

20/1

6th

6

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Aggagio

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ran creditably in sole Sandown attempt (four years ago) but is still seeking a first British Flat success away from Goodwood; modest third there last time in a race he'd won in 2022.

8/1

16/1

Form: 46521-

Last run: 348 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Latest Flat start was his first win, by 7l in a four-runner race at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last August for Ollie Sangster; seven races over hurdles for new connections, winning two (2m5f/2m3f) of the last three; probably has a good mark, so needs a second look, but this is a step up in class.
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12th

15

(18)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Kentucky River

8st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Olly Murphy

Latest Flat start was his first win, by 7l in a four-runner race at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last August for Ollie Sangster; seven races over hurdles for new connections, winning two (2m5f/2m3f) of the last three; probably has a good mark, so needs a second look, but this is a step up in class.

16/1

1st

2

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Warwick

Kentucky River

11st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Olly Murphy

Fair Flat racer who won easily over hurdles at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in April, his second handicap; well beaten in valuable Fakenham contest since but back in calmer waters and on a more conventional track here; remains of interest, albeit the forecast rain may not be in his favour.

6/1

18/1

Form: 750270

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Below form on the Flat this year, for instance 11th to Believitanducan in the Northumberland Vase last month; not proven beyond 2m in this sphere but he switched back to hurdles for a 2m6f win at Stratford 12 days ago, which might give some renewed hope.
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14th

10

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Charging Thunder

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Below form on the Flat this year, for instance 11th to Believitanducan in the Northumberland Vase last month; not proven beyond 2m in this sphere but he switched back to hurdles for a 2m6f win at Stratford 12 days ago, which might give some renewed hope.

18/1

1st

3

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

15:23 Stratford

Charging Thunder

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Not at best on the Flat this year (albeit still capable of useful form) and managed only fourth of six when warm favourite for latest hurdle race, at Worcester (2m, good) in May; that said, he's a stout stayer on the Flat and could have untapped potential over this new trip over jumps.

9/4

11th

1

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Charging Thunder

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Not in peak form (hurdles or Flat) from last August onwards but it's not forgotten that he was third in the Plate itself last year off 3lb higher.

22/1

20/1

Form: 1-1576

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Eight AW wins, two last winter in 2m handicaps; however, he has tons to prove on turf record (0-6) and even best AW form does not look good enough.
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15th

1

(16)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Duke Of Oxford

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Eight AW wins, two last winter in 2m handicaps; however, he has tons to prove on turf record (0-7) and even best AW form does not look good enough; reportedly lame after losing right-hind shoe when tailed off 19 days ago.

66/1

15th

2

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Duke Of Oxford

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Michael Bell

Eight AW wins, two last winter in 2m handicaps; however, he has tons to prove on turf record (0-6) and even best AW form does not look good enough.

20/1

6th

2

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

16:55 York

Duke Of Oxford

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Bell

Eight AW wins, two last winter in 2m handicaps; however, he failed to beat a rival in Group 3 at Sandown (2m, good) on turf return, has tons to prove on turf record (0-5) and even best AW form does not look good enough.

25/1

Form: -13705

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
4-22 in France, including two 2m wins; changed hands and left Andre Fabre before having a crack at a Royal Ascot handicap (2m4f, good to firm) in which he came from well off the pace to be fifth of 20; that good effort (off 1lb lower than today) puts him in the picture.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Non-runners

Believitanducan, Anniversary, Sax Appeal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.70
Straight Forecast £94.86
Tricast £6491.47
Trifecta £2286.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Valiancy

SPOTLIGHT:

Defiantly

The Times:

Sea Of Kings

TOPSPEED:

Anniversary

The Guardian:

Annabel's Ghost

D Express:

Alphonse Le Grande

POSTDATA:

Valiancy

Daily Mail:

Valiancy

The Sun:

Valiancy

Daily Mirror:

Defiantly

The Star:

Defiantly

Daily Record:

Defiantly

Telegraph:

Sea Of Kings