16.45
GoodJRA Japan Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £5154
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly sunny
Form: -44830 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 2 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Four-time winner who has been as good as ever in defeat this season, latterly with cheekpieces on for a visor at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; has won at 1m); has run well in his two previous starts at Ascot; respected. |
5/1 |
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3rd 5 (8) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Two course wins at 1m; two good efforts for new yard this year but a promising-looking run came to nothing when back over 1m at York last time; still worth a look returned to 7f in his first course run since last summer's win; first-time cheekpieces replace regular visor. |
8/1 |
Form: 656/91 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Well-connected 5yo who showed signs of ability as a 2yo but missed the next two seasons; just 4-1 to make a winning yard/handicap debut at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last month but he never showed, albeit not disgraced; clearly thought capable of better; has possibilities. |
9/1 |
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9th 1 (6) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well-bred 5yo; showed promise as a 2yo for Richard Hannon (three runs; 6f-1m) but makes stable/handicap debut after mammoth 1,059-day absence; market helpful. |
10/1 |
Form: 232543 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (2) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
A suspicion that 7f might suit him best but after starting slowly he did keep on over 1m at Newbury last time, albeit some 9l off the winner; the handicapper knows all about him. |
13/2 |
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4th 9 (8) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Holds his form well and wasn't beaten far into fifth of 13 here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago (Nakaaha 3l behind in sixth); has won twice over this trip, but a suspicion that 7f suits him best. |
10/1 |
Form: 676432 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (4) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Eight-race maiden who is in form, having made the frame twice on turf last month, upped to 1m the latest occasion; ran well in sole AW attempt; first success is not out of the question. |
6/1 |
Form: 653117 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (6) |
7th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
All his early races at up to 7f but has found the step up to 1m very much to his liking on last two starts, finding plenty in the closing stages over this C&D (good to firm) and then under a penalty at Yarmouth (good to soft); unpenalised today and 2lb lower; good chance of the hat-trick. |
15/8 |
|
1st 3 (8) |
30th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Got up to beat the favourite with the pair clear last week at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and he's unexposed at this trip; may well defy the penalty but softening ground could complicate matters. |
3/1 |
Form: 761-66 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (2) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Unexposed filly who won a Newmarket novice (7f, good) last October but she reappeared with a 9l defeat on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW; 11-1) last month; may have needed that run, but she needs to resumes her progress back on turf. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 (7) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Improved on her first two starts when winning a Newmarket novice (7f, good) last October (race has produced winners); market informative now making her handicap debut after ten months off. |
15/2 |
Form: 503-1P D BF
Last run: 196 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Half-brother to connections' smart Wimbledon Hawkeye; confirmed promise of his 2yo campaign by rewarding good market support on his handicap debut at Kempton three weeks ago (1m); a 3lb rise looks fair and he holds strong claims in his follow-up bid; cheekpieces worn once last year return. |
4/5 |
|
1st 5 (1) |
18th Feb 2026 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Half-brother to connections' smart Wimbledon Hawkeye; promise amidst inexperience in his three runs as a 2yo; gelded following latest Chelmsford third (7f); looks a likely improver now handicapping over a mile; cheekpieces worn last time are now dispensed with. |
8/1 |
Form: 23-534 BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (4) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Has been placed three times and ran his best race when third of seven at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month; yard is going well and he steps up in trip back on AW; should run well. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 8 (4) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
No significant improvement for the switch to a handicap here (1m, good) in May but that was his first run after a break and he showed clear promise as a 2yo; still has time to deliver something more potent. |
9/1 |
Form: 544444 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 (6) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Three-time Kempton AW scorer who opened his turf account in Yarmouth event in May; subsequently consistent, mostly finishing fourth; again has frame possibilities. |
7/1 |
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4th 8 (8) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Unraced here and three of his four wins have been at Kempton where he was a running-on fourth last time over 7f; won't mind returning to 1m and he has competitive turf form on slow and fast ground. |
7/1 |
Form: 32214
Last run: 83 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 024323 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 (14) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Dual course winner (1m/7f); often loses ground at the start, which is a worry, but gave good account when second at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month and competes off the same mark here. |
9/1 |
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2nd 4 (1) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Exposed mare who is often slowly away; however, her form at the Newmarket July course features a success (over 7f) last summer and close third (over 1m) last week; may remain competitive. |
9/2 |
Form: -06217 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has turned things around with cheekpieces added this summer, finishing runner-up at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) before scoring in similar conditions over C&D six weeks ago; this is tougher off 3lb higher but that was a brave win last time and he remains well treated on his old form; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
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1st 11 (9) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Endured a fair spell in the doldrums until cheekpieces woke him up when chasing home Siam Fox at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; very well handicapped if that signals a revival in his fortunes. |
6/1 |
Betting Forcast
10/1 Cancan In The Rain, 7/2 A La Noche, 10/1 Signcastle City, 5/1 Potomac River, 12/1 Ecclefechan, 14/1 Souffler, 12/1 Warning Symbol, 13/2 Media Legend, 10/1 Berry Clever, 12/1 Eloquencia, 8/1 Born A Rebel, 14/1 King Of Charm
Non-runners
Royal Bodyguard