15.05
SoftBetfair Exchange Old Borough Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £51540
- 1m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.15
- Place: £1.50
Form: 31/12- BF
Last run: 320 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 (9) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Made it 2-3 when easily making all in Ascot novice (1m4f, good to soft) last October, following an absence, and close Listed second at Deauville (12.5f, very soft) later that month; this is his first outing since but he's clearly capable when fresh and could be superior to his opening mark. |
5/2 |
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1st 1 (2) |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Favourite for both runs last season on the AW and prevailed narrowly at Kempton in December (1m3f); top connections have been patient and had him gelded; open to improvement but William Buick rides the yard's other one. |
4/1 |
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1st 1 (7) |
18th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Beaten favourite at Chelmsford on his debut six weeks ago (1m2f) but it was a promising start and he looked a stayer in the making; sets the standard and capable of better; one of two runners for stable. |
10/11 |
20/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 7-1010 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (8) |
19th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Record of 2-5 for new yard features 5l defeat of Maxident at Goodwood (2m, soft) that was his first success beyond middle distances; ran well behind easy winner in notable handicap at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) most recently; in the mix, assuming he stays the new trip. |
7/2 |
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2nd 5 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Very hit and miss across his four starts this season and well beaten at York (2m, good) last month; however, he's posted two comfortable wins in small fields this term (1m4f/2m, good/soft) and this two-time course winner is not written off with the forecast slow ground in his favour. |
20/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 350953 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (4) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Unraced here except in a maiden (fourth of six); three wins in last year's 3yo campaign (good/soft) but none this season; his form has gone the wrong way and, even though a reduced mark has helped him to some minor honours lately, others have more pressing claims. |
12/1 |
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3rd 10 (12) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Three wins in last year's 3yo campaign (good/soft), two of them here (1m4f/1m6f); his form has gone the wrong way this season but he hasn't run badly off a reduced mark on his last two outings and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces and/or the return to Haydock will elicit a bigger effort today. |
12/1 |
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3rd 1 (2) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Two disappointing runs before a much more competitive show, still below form, when fifth of ten off this reduced mark in 2m Shergar Cup race at Ascot eight days ago; still needs to perk up somewhat but this is a drop back in class. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: -27086 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (6) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
His only appearance here was a win in 2024; beaten on his last 13 starts, running some good races but he's often a hostage of fortune coming from off the pace and does not look the percentage call over new trip. |
7/1 |
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4th 2 (7) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten on his last 12 starts but has run some good races in the meantime, finishing third in this last year (good) and sixth of 22 in the Ebor at York (1m6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; could be thereabouts. |
6/1 |
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6th 16 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Probably no ground worries; not a prolific winner, with his waiting tactics, but he was fourth in the Ebor last year off a 2lb higher mark; ran creditably on reappearance, before none of his three starts since panned out favourably; can be given a place chance. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 8/4292
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (6) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
0-12 since winning his first two starts in 2023; runner-up twice (1m3f/1m4f) this summer but below that level on his last three outings (behind Parisian Scholar at Redcar latest). |
12/1 |
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7th 3 (9) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
0-11 since winning his first two starts in 2023; runner-up twice (1m3f/1m4f) this summer but three of his last four results were well below that level; rearing as the stalls opened did not help when he tried 1m5f at Ayr last time and he was also hampered over 2f out, but others look more solid. |
12/1 |
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8th 9 (2) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
0-10 since winning his first two starts in 2023 but has finished runner-up over 1m3f/1m4f this summer; well-held fifth in Old Borough Cup at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) latest but this is a bit easier. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 1-82
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (9) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Not disgraced under a penalty in novice event on penultimate start and likely found the ground too taxing when upped to 1m6f in notable handicap latest; may do better still, having raced only four times. |
13/2 |
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6th 13 (1) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
4yo who won on belated debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) last September; down the field in Listed race at Goodwood (1m4f, good) on reappearance before 4l second of five in Hamilton novice (1m3f, good); thrown into a hot race on handicap debut but unexposed and represents a top trainer. |
16/1 |
100/30
Form: 2212-3
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Runner-up on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) last Spetember and creditable Listed third in Germany (1m6f, good) four weeks ago on her sole outing since; that latest form suggests this very lightly raced 4yo could be on an advantageous mark for this return to handicap company. |
100/30 |
|
8 (5) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Made debut in June and was runner-up over 1m2f on first two starts (good to soft/good to firm) before bolting up at Kempton (1m4f, AW); this well-bred 3yo has potential off her opening mark and her trainer has won four of the last nine runnings with 3yos. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 297-09
Last run: 120 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Ex-Joseph O'Brien; won stable debut at Perth (2m4f, good) in August and a good third of five at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; he's the only one of these who's been in recent action, and it was very recent but he tailed off in that handicap hurdle at Chepstow (2m; made most) on Saturday when different aids were given a go; reverts to cheekpieces and fences today. |
7/2 |
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3rd 4 |
10th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Irish 4yo who made winning stable debut at Perth (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; recent defeat in a valuable Flat handicap is easily excused, and he could still have more to offer for Nick Scholfield. |
4/1 |
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9th 12 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
In contention when running out at the final fence at Kilbeggan in June on final outing for Joseph O'Brien and he made a winning stable debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over fences at Perth (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; versatile ground-wise and he's well treated on the pick of last year's Flat form; he's an intriguing contender who could run well. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: -83427
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
10/1
Form: 4-4644
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.66 |
| Tricast | £233.70 |
| Trifecta | £250.50 |
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