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Good To SoftWeatherbys Stallion Book Persian Punch Conditions Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £10308
- 1m 6f 44y
- Class 2
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 4-66U7
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (6) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Tremendous progress last season; odds-on flop when rather forced to make the running in the Yorkshire Cup here on 2026 return; ran on nicely for a creditable sixth of 12 in a very strong Hardwicke at Royal Ascot (1m4f) next time but unseated leaving the stalls with a mishap in the Goodwood Cup (2m; 17-2); that leaves his stamina unproven but he stays at least 1m6f; unraced on softer than good to yielding; a leading contender if he gets this new trip and there's fair chance he will. |
11/4 |
|
1 (1) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 12lb |
Two wins here in May initiated his tremendous progress last season; flopped at odds-on when he was rather forced to make the running in Yorkshire Cup on 2026 reappearance, but he ran on nicely for a creditable sixth of 12 in a very strong Hardwicke at Royal Ascot (1m4f) next time; stays 1m6f and has each-way claims if he gets this new trip. |
14/1 |
Form: 15-646
Last run: 133 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (3) |
1st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
7l Listed win over C&D (good to firm) last September; there are also plenty of lesser shows to be considered and, after he was not discredited in Qatar in February, he managed only fourth of six when favourite for Group 3 at Newbury 13 days ago; in the mix on peak efforts. |
7/2 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Not discredited in Qatar in February on latest outing and in the mix judged on peak efforts, including a Newmarket Listed win (1m4f) last September; however, there are also plenty of lesser shows to be considered. |
3/1 |
Form: 4-4070
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (14) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Contested three Group races last summer; it's been 1m4f handicaps (good to firm) this season, registering his highest rating when fourth of eight at Newmarket in May but two disappointing shows at Ascot have followed; blinkered latest; stays at least 1m5f (unraced over this far) and he's 6lb lower than at Newmarket, but some caution is advised at present. |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Contested three Group races last summer; 1m4f handicaps (good to firm) this season, registering his highest rating when fourth of eight at Newmarket in May but backpedalling from over 3f out when just 9-1 at Royal Ascot; needs to bounce back in first-time headgear but his sights are lowered. |
9/2 |
Form: 5461/5 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Has won on almost any going; front-runner at his best and he's a fine sight when in full flow, including with a win in this race in 2022; well beaten in it, however, in 2023 and 2024; in fact something was missing in all his first three races in 2024 and although he ended that campaign winning a minor race that September, he's not been seen since; it would be some feat if he could return with a win. |
25/1 |
|
1st 1 |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 44y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Front-runner who won this race in 2021, on his way to four Group wins including the Group 1 Goodwood Cup in 2023; the major concern is that his only subsequent run last year was disappointing and something has also been missing in his three races this term, but this is a step down in class and he should still be good enough. |
8/13 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Way better chaser than a 1-18 return suggests (Grade 2 winner), and not too far off his best despite finishing just sixth in the Summer Plate latest; terrific strike-rate as a hurdler (ran up a five-timer in 2022), but continued effectiveness over these obstacles untested since autumn 2023. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
Two good runs in defeat at 3m before coming down at the Canal Turn in the Topham Trophy; went close to winning this two years ago and that was after a two-month break; definite possibilities, as this mark isn't beyond him; Harry Cobden has won the last three renewals of this race. |
6/1 |
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