Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
1 year ago
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1 August 2026
Saturday 1st August
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Highclere Castle Gin Summer Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 6f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Well held back in Britain for two Group races this May; this handicap may also be tough
17-385
Age: 4
Weight: 9-12
OR: 105
Days: 78
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 26 | Yor York | 14f Gd | G2 | 9-3 | 5/7 | Rahiebb (7¾L) | 25/1 | 105 | 104 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 16f GF | G3 | 9-3 | 8/8 | Sweet William (19½L) | 9/1 | 105 | 86 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Jan Riyadh | 15f GF | HcG2 | 8-8 | 3/11 | Sons And Lovers (¾L) | 6/1 | - | 105 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 14.5f Sft | 3yG1 | 9-3 | 7/7 | Scandinavia (7¾L) | 22/1 | 101 | 107 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Yor York | 14f GF | 23yHc | 9-9 | 1/12 | Many Men (nse) | 5/1 | 93 | 105 |
| 24 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 14f Gd | 33yHc | 9-3 | 1/6 | Pendragon (½L) | 5/2 | 89 | 99 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Won this in 2024; back up another 4lb since Northumberland Plate win last time
4-1261
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 101
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 16.5f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-6 p | 1/20 | Kirchner (1¼L) | 10/1 | 97 | 107 |
| 23 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 14f Gd | 2Hc | 9-5 p | 6/7 | Valedictory (9¾L) | 100/30 | 98 | 92 |
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 p | 2/12 | Goblet Of Fire (1¾L) | 13/2 | 96 | 104 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-9 p | 1/9 | Blindedbythelights (1¾L) | 5/1 | 92 | 101 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 12.5f St | 3Hc | 10-0 b | 4/9 | Gran Descans (6½L) | 7/1 | 93 | 94 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 14.5f GS | 2Hc | 9-4 b | 10/13 | Subsequent (11L) | 8/1 | 94 | 87 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 38 in the last 14 days (34%)
Falling in the weights but still needs a revival; good 5lb claimer is enlisted
293706
Age: 6
Weight: 9-8
OR: 101
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-12 | 6/12 | Sportingsilvermine (7L) | 22/1 | 103 | 101 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-12 | 10/17 | Opportunity (12L) | 40/1 | 105 | 100 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Mey Meydan | 16f Gd | G2 | 9-3 h | 7/10 | Fairy Glen (11½L) | 22/1 | 107 | 103 |
| 28 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | G2 | 9-2 | 3/8 | Rebel's Romance (7¼L) | 9/1 | 107 | 105 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Jan Riyadh | 15f GF | HcG2 | 9-1 t | 9/11 | Sons And Lovers (5¼L) | 12/1 | - | 104 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 14f Gd | 9-4 t | 2/12 | Meydaan (1¾L) | 8/1 | 109 | 105 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
0-6 in handicaps, with regular progress/promise but too free early last time; up in trip
229-36
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 101
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-8 | 6/17 | Opportunity (8L) | 3/1F | 101 | 102 |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-8 | 3/8 | Daiquiri Bay (1¾L) | 9/2 | 101 | 109 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 12f Hy | 2Hc | 9-2 | 9/22 | Castle Cove (13½L) | 4/1J | 102 | 95 |
| 7 Oct 25 | Lei Leicester | 12f GS | 3Hc | 9-11 | 2/9 | Spinning Wheel (shd) | 2/1 | 97 | 107 |
| 11 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 10f GS | 23yHc | 8-12 | 2/10 | Devil's Advocate (½L) | 3/1 | 94 | 102 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 10f GF | 33yHc | 9-9 | 3/5 | Fort George (5¼L) | 11/2 | 94 | 99 |
Not a prolific winner, with waiting tactics; Ebor 4th at York last August off 2lb higher
55-270
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 99
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-12 | 11/16 | Daiquiri Bay (12½L) | 22/1 | 100 | 90 |
| 13 May 26 | Yor York | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 9-10 | 7/10 | Klassleader (10L) | 11/2 | 101 | 98 |
| 25 Apr 26 | Rip Ripon | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 9-10 | 2/6 | Prydwen (1L) | 16/5 | 101 | 107 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 12f Hy | 2Hc | 9-8 | 5/22 | Castle Cove (9½L) | 25/1 | 103 | 102 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nby Newbury | 13.5f GS | 2Hc | 9-12 | 5/14 | Lieber Power (2¼L) | 9/1 | 103 | 109 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 14f Gd | 2Hc | 9-9 | 3/15 | The Reverend (1½L) | 11/1 | 102 | 108 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (36%)
4th of eight at Ascot (1m4f) three weeks ago was probably his best form; better is needed
-77774
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 97
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 10-0 | 4/8 | Tryfan (2¾L) | 9/1 | 98 | 100 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-6 | 7/17 | Opportunity (9L) | 100/1 | 99 | 98 |
| 2 Apr 26 | Bhr Bahrain | 10f GF | Hc | 10-2 | 7/8 | Lord Montague (5L) | 101 | 93 | |
| 30 Jan 26 | Bhr Bahrain | 10f GF | G3 | 9-1 | 7/8 | Sovereign Spirit (11L) | 101 | 83 | |
| 2 Jan 26 | Bhr Bahrain | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-13 | 7/16 | Hi Royal (5L) | - | 93 | |
| 19 Dec 25 | Bhr Bahrain | 10f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 1/13 | Hi Royal (2¾L) | - | 97 |
Close 3rd in this last year and a creditable, running-on 4th at Royal Ascot latest start
37-364
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 97
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 t | 4/16 | Daiquiri Bay (2¾L) | 12/1 | 97 | 101 |
| 20 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 14f Gd | G3 | 9-4 t | 6/8 | Al Nayyir (15½L) | 5/1 | 98 | 92 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 3/12 | French Duke (1½L) | 3/1 | 97 | 103 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 17f Y | Hc | 9-5 t | 7/30 | Puturhandstogether (6¼L) | 12/1 | 97 | 97 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 13f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-6 t | 3/17 | Happy Pharoah (2L) | 7/2F | 97 | 100 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 14f GS | 2Hc | 9-0 t | 3/14 | Sam Hawkens (¾L) | 11/2 | 96 | 103 |
Creditable reappearance before disappointing at Ascot on last two starts, blinkered latest
24-407
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 97
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 10-2 b1 | 7/8 | Tryfan (11L) | 4/1 | 100 | 89 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 | 14/17 | Opportunity (22L) | 9/1 | 102 | 80 |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-10 | 4/8 | Daiquiri Bay (4¾L) | 9/1 | 103 | 106 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 13.5f GF | G3 | 8-12 | 4/6 | Furthur (6¼L) | 3/1C | 103 | 105 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 13f GF | 3yG3 | 9-3 | 2/5 | Scandinavia (8½L) | 11/4 | 103 | 105 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 8/18 | Lambourn (10L) | 100/1 | 98 | 104 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Solid performances when beaten about 3l on all three starts this season; each-way claims
71-325
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 97
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 | 5/16 | Daiquiri Bay (3L) | 6/1 | 97 | 102 |
| 13 May 26 | Yor York | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 9-4 | 2/10 | Klassleader (2¾L) | 6/1 | 95 | 104 |
| 28 Apr 26 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 3Hc | 9-9 | 3/5 | Night Breeze (3¼L) | 100/30 | 95 | 97 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 14f GS | 33yHc | 9-10 | 1/6 | Klassleader (¾L) | 9/4 | 91 | 99 |
| 30 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 12f Gd | 23yHc | 9-8 | 7/9 | Omni Man (7L) | 100/30F | 92 | 88 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 23yHc | 9-6 | 9/19 | Merchant (6¾L) | 100/30 | 92 | 94 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (26%)
2-2 over 1m6f in cheekpieces, doing it smoothly here before narrow winner of valuable race
1-2611
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-1 p | 1/10 | Roaring Legend (nk) | 7/2 | 92 | 102 |
| 23 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 14f Gd | 2Hc | 8-8 p1 | 1/7 | Spinning Wheel (1½L) | 11/4F | 87 | 97 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3Hc | 9-2 | 6/14 | Wine Dark Sea (5½L) | 5/4F | 87 | 88 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 | 2/14 | Rathgar (nk) | 5/6F | 84 | 92 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 5Nv | 9-7 | 1/6 | El Rehaiby (4¾L) | 1/3F | - | 83 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f Gd | 23yNv | 9-4 | 4/9 | Spanish Voice (1L) | 9/4F | - | 84 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Both wins in the mud at Epsom, latest with first-time cheekpieces over 1m4f on Derby day
8-0451
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 94
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 12f Sft | 2Hc | 8-5 p1 | 1/13 | Night Breeze (1¼L) | 17/2 | 88 | 100 |
| 23 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 14f Gd | 2Hc | 8-11 | 5/7 | Valedictory (5¾L) | 17/2 | 90 | 90 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3Hc | 9-5 | 4/14 | Wine Dark Sea (2¾L) | 50/1 | 90 | 95 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 10f GS | 3Hc | 9-9 | 11/12 | Harvey (10½L) | 18/1 | 94 | 82 |
| 3 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 14f GS | 3yL | 9-3 b | 8/8 | Fantasy World (16½L) | 40/1 | 95 | 82 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Sft | 23y | 9-10 b | 3/3 | Royal Playwright (5L) | 11/2 | 95 | 96 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
2m winner here and fifth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate; no room over 1f out latest
651057
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 93
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GF | 2Hc | 9-10 | 7/7 | Shrimp Shady (23L) | 6/1 | 94 | 73 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 16.5f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-3 | 5/20 | Align The Stars (3½L) | 9/1 | 94 | 99 |
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 20f GF | 2Hc | 9-5 | 10/20 | Kizlyar (8¼L) | 14/1 | 94 | 96 |
| 22 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 16f Gd | 3Hc | 9-9 | 1/5 | St Mawes (1¼L) | 5/2 | 90 | 101 |
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 14f GF | 2Hc | 8-11 | 5/12 | Goblet Of Fire (5L) | 12/1 | 91 | 95 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-10 | 6/9 | Topteam (3½L) | 7/2J | 91 | 92 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Eye-catching return at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm); back down in trip but one to note
1199-6
Age: 5
Weight: 8-13
OR: 92
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 20f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 | 6/20 | Kizlyar (3½L) | 12/1 | 92 | 98 |
| 30 May 26 | Lis Listowel | 16.5f Gd | MdH | 11-12 | 2/17 | Gomez Addams (1L) | 5/2 | 116 | 119 |
| 4 May 26 | Dro Down Royal | 17.5f Gd | MdH | 11-7 | 4/19 | Berto Ramirez (6¼L) | 7/2 | - | 118 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 9-13 | 9/11 | Lady Lunette (3½L) | 2/1F | 92 | 91 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 17f Y | Hc | 9-3 | 9/30 | Puturhandstogether (7L) | 20/1 | 92 | 91 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 7-13 | 1/14 | Dream Harder (2¾L) | 9/4F | 83 | 95 |
There's a bit more to prove at this trip but her 1m4f Listed 3rd at this track reads well
9-2385
Age: 5
Weight: 8-12
OR: 91
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 26 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3HcF | 9-10 | 5/7 | Hoseki (6L) | 11/2 | 93 | 94 |
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-6 | 8/16 | Daiquiri Bay (7L) | 40/1 | 94 | 91 |
| 1 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 12f Gd | LF | 9-2 | 3/9 | Tattycoram (1½L) | 9/1 | 89 | 98 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-7 | 2/9 | Topteam (1L) | 16/1 | 88 | 94 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Goo Goodwood | 14f GS | 3HcF | 10-2 | 9/11 | Dancingwithmyself (43L) | 33/1 | 89 | 36 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-6 | 2/7 | Prince Of The Seas (hd) | 17/2 | 88 | 91 |
Verdict
Valedictory another big chance. Slight preference, however, is for SMALL FRY who has unfinished business after Royal Ascot.
Small Fry
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Valedictory,
5/1 Sing Us A Song,
Hopewell Rock,
6/1 Aeronautic,
8/1 Small Fry,
9/1 Align The Stars,
10/1 Tarriance,
12/1 Too Soon,
20/1 Stressfree,
Nightime Dancer,
Incensed,
25/1 Burdett Road,
Nesthorn,
Bahadur
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