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15:05 Chester 08 May 2026

Ladbrokes Chester Cup

Heritage Handicap | GBBPlus Race | Class 2 | 4YO plus

Winner £87,618 - 16 run

2m 2f 140y

Good ( Good to Soft in places)

Draw Advantage: None

Weather: Light showers

Forecast: Light showers

Temperature: 7.4° - 16.4°

Rainfall: 0.89mm

Wind: 4.5 mph E

Light showers

Last Update: 08/05/2026 07:00

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332-275
i E

Aimeric 186 (14J)

b g Frankel - Aris (Danroad)

Course: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Similar Going: 17 runs, 5 wins, 4 places, 29.41%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 7 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 28.57%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
7 9-12
107
105

Disappointing hurdles debut when fourth beaten 39l in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective 12f, acts on good to firm and AW; generally consistent at handicap/Listed level but stamina to prove over this far.

Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 17l behind Shader when fifth of 6 at 9-1 on his latest flat outing at Kempton over 1m 4f in November last year.

Disappointing hurdles debut when fourth beaten 39l in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective 12f, acts on good to firm and AW; generally consistent at handicap/Listed level but stamina to prove over this far.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 20 5 5 25%
Flat (Turf) 18 5 4 27.8%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 1 1 0 100%
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 17 5 4 29.4%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 20 5 5 25%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 7 2 1 28.6%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 1 0%
Connections
J Darragh Keenan 0 0 0 -
T J Candlish 1 0 0 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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A Piece Of Heaven (FR) 35

b g Jukebox Jury - Activa (Sendawar)

Similar Going: 9 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 22.22%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 3 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
HG has previously placed wearing a tongue strap
HG
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114

Ran to form back up in trip when second beaten 3/4l in the Stayers Trophy Race at the Curragh latest; enjoys making it; effective 12-17f, acts on most ground; competitive mark back in a handicap and has landed stall 1.

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 3/4l by Layfayette when second of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 6f (soft - heavy) last month.

Ran to form back up in trip when second beaten 3/4l in the Stayers Trophy Race at the Curragh latest; enjoys making it; effective 12-17f, acts on most ground; competitive mark back in a handicap and has landed stall 1.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 13 3 3 23.1%
Flat (Turf) 8 2 2 25%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 9 2 1 22.2%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 3 0 2 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J Dylan Browne McMonagle 1 0 0 0%
T J P O'Brien 7 0 3 0%
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Maxi King (IRE) 181

b g Belardo - Pardoven (Clodovil)

Similar Going: 9 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 11.11%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 7 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 14.29%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 5 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
6 9-5
100
109

Ran to form when fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Doncaster latest; effective 12-14f, acts on good and AW, likes give; stamina to prove on return and ideally wants plenty of cut.

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Castle Cove when fourth of 22 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (heavy) in November last year.

Ran to form when fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Doncaster latest; effective 12-14f, acts on good and AW, likes give; stamina to prove on return and ideally wants plenty of cut.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 17 3 4 17.7%
Flat (Turf) 14 3 3 21.4%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 9 1 2 11.1%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 17 3 4 17.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 7 1 2 14.3%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 5 0 2 0%
Connections
J Toby Moore 0 0 0 -
T K P De Foy 3 0 1 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Tashkhan (IRE) 181 (62J)

b g Born To Sea - Tarziyna (Raven's Pass)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 2 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 50%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 21 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 10 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 20%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 8 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 12.5%
Hcp has previously won at or above this handicap
Hcp
8 9-3
98
104

Mistakes, below form when fourth beaten 23l in a novice hurdle at Ayr latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, well suited by cut; veteran not quite the force of old and looks up against it.

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 15l behind Castle Cove at 66-1 when 10th of 22 on his latest flat outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (heavy) in November last year.

Mistakes, below form when fourth beaten 23l in a novice hurdle at Ayr latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, well suited by cut; veteran not quite the force of old and looks up against it.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 35 4 6 11.4%
Flat (Turf) 31 4 6 12.9%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 1 0 100%
C Course 2 1 1 50%
D Distance 1 1 0 100%
G Similar Going 21 0 3 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 34 5 5 14.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 10 2 2 20%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 8 1 2 12.5%
Connections
J Ben Robinson 21 1 5 4.8%
T B Ellison 36 4 7 11.1%
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  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Spirit Mixer 41

ch g Frankel - Arabian Queen (Dubawi)

Course: 7 runs, 4 wins, 0 places, 57.14%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Similar Going: 29 runs, 6 wins, 4 places, 20.69%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 22 runs, 3 wins, 2 places, 13.64%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
8 9-1
96
112

Ran to form beaten 3l off this mark at Kempton last time; suited by 16, acts on any, goes well at Chester; admirable campaigner, could go well.

Has won nine races from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Align The Stars beaten 3l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m in March.

Ran to form beaten 3l off this mark at Kempton last time; suited by 16, acts on any, goes well at Chester; admirable campaigner, could go well.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 41 9 7 22%
Flat (Turf) 32 7 5 21.9%
Conditions
Course and Distance 2 0 0 0%
C Course 7 4 0 57.1%
Distance 2 0 0 0%
G Similar Going 29 6 4 20.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 37 9 6 24.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 22 3 2 13.6%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 3 0 0 0%
Connections
J Rob Hornby 8 4 1 50%
T A M Balding 41 9 7 22%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
6 (15)
181-011
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Berkshire Sundance (IRE) 35

ch g Decorated Knight - Hugs 'N Kisses (Noverre)

Similar Going: 4 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 25%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Cheek Pieces: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
6 9-1 p
96
108

Improved again tried in cheekpieces, strong at finish when landing All-Weather Easter Plate Marathon Handicap by 3 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective up to 16f, acts on heavy, good and AW; new mark asks more back on turf and stall 15 far from ideal.

Winner of seven races from 1m 6f to 2m on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 16-1 at Newcastle over 2m on his latest outing last month, beating Prydwen by 3 1/2l.

Improved again tried in cheekpieces, strong at finish when landing All-Weather Easter Plate Marathon Handicap by 3 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective up to 16f, acts on heavy, good and AW; new mark asks more back on turf and stall 15 far from ideal.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 16 7 1 43.8%
Flat (Turf) 7 2 0 28.6%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 1 0 0 0%
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 4 1 0 25%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 1 1 0 100%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 3 1 1 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Oisin Murphy 6 4 0 66.7%
T A M Balding 16 7 1 43.8%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
7 (16)
84940-6
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Duraji (IRE) 70

b h Dubawi - Nightime (Galileo)

Similar Going: 6 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 16.67%
G has previously won on similar going
G
5 9-0
95
106

Lacked pace back in a handicap tried in a hood beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; effective 10-14f, acts on soft and good; mark easing, needs more.

A winner at 1m 2f on good - yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Enemy when sixth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 2m in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D K Weld in Ireland.

Lacked pace back in a handicap tried in a hood beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; effective 10-14f, acts on soft and good; mark easing, needs more.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 10 1 1 10%
Flat (Turf) 9 1 1 11.1%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 6 1 1 16.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 9 1 1 11.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 3 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 2 0 0 0%
Connections
J Finley Marsh 0 0 0 -
T R Hughes 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
8 (6)
22/000-2
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Galileo Dame (IRE) 39

ch m Galileo Gold - Two For Tea (Mount Nelson)

Similar Going: 9 runs, 0 wins, 4 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
5 8-12
93
114

Improved back on Flat beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Navan last time; top course jockey; effective up to 14f, acts on heavy and good to soft; stamina to prove but top rider booked and well drawn.

A winner at 1m 2f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle in February. Beaten 1l by Mordor when second of 11 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 6f (heavy) in March.

Improved back on Flat beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Navan last time; top course jockey; effective up to 14f, acts on heavy and good to soft; stamina to prove but top rider booked and well drawn.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 12 1 5 8.3%
Flat (Turf) 12 1 5 8.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 1 0 0 0%
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 9 0 4 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 18 2 8 11.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J R L Moore 0 0 0 -
T J P O'Brien 18 2 8 11.1%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
9 (7)
1/5461-5
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Moon Over Miami (FR) 34

b g Sea The Moon - Wiesenlerche (Adlerflug)

Similar Going: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
5 8-12
93
108

Did too much early back from 12 months off comfortably held in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; effective 10-16f on soft, good and AW; should come on for latest but needs improvement.

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m on good and soft ground. Finished 10l behind Team Player when fifth of 13 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 6f (soft) last month.

Did too much early back from 12 months off comfortably held in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; effective 10-16f on soft, good and AW; should come on for latest but needs improvement.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 7 3 0 42.9%
Flat (Turf) 4 3 0 75%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 2 2 0 100%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 7 3 0 42.9%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 3 1 0 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J H Crouch 6 2 0 33.3%
T R M Beckett 7 3 0 42.9%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
10 (17)
3217/31-
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Puturhandstogether (IRE) 222 (34J)

b g Caravaggio - Round Of Applause (Galileo)

Similar Going: 15 runs, 3 wins, 5 places, 20%
G has previously won on similar going
G
5 8-11
92
105

Never in the race down the field in Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; usually held up; effective up to 17f on Flat; Fred Winter and Irish Cesarewitch winner, not ruled out here but drawn no help.

Successful at 1m 2f and 2m 1f on good and yielding ground. Won on his latest flat outing when 7-1jt-fav at Curragh over 2m 1f (yielding) in September last year, beating Chally Chute by 1/2l.

Never in the race down the field in Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; usually held up; effective up to 17f on Flat; Fred Winter and Irish Cesarewitch winner, not ruled out here but drawn no help.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 9 2 2 22.2%
Flat (Turf) 7 2 2 28.6%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 15 3 5 20%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 19 4 5 21.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Billy Loughnane 0 0 0 -
T J P O'Brien 20 4 6 20%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
11 (9)
66-7049
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Zanndabad (IRE) 237 (27J)

b g Iffraaj - Zanoubiya (Dalakhani)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 2 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 21 runs, 5 wins, 5 places, 23.81%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 19 runs, 2 wins, 5 places, 10.53%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 8 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 12.5%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 8 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
Hugh Taylor
Hugh has a best bet for Friday's Chester Cup plus a fancy at Ascot, all live on Sky Sports Racing.
HT
7 8-10 t
91
111

Outclassed, needed run when down the field at Aintree most recent; stays up to 2m4f on Flat, acts on any; not ruled out.

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 6l behind Happy Pharoah at 17-2 when 9th of 17 on his latest flat outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good - yielding) in September last year.

Outclassed, needed run when down the field at Aintree most recent; stays up to 2m4f on Flat, acts on any; not ruled out.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 20 4 2 20%
Flat (Turf) 19 4 2 21.1%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 0 1 0%
C Course 1 0 1 0%
D Distance 2 0 2 0%
G Similar Going 21 5 5 23.8%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 19 2 5 10.5%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 8 1 3 12.5%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 8 0 1 0%
Connections
J C Lee 0 0 0 -
T A J Martin 19 2 5 10.5%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
12 (12)
2313-11
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Team Player 34

ch g Without Parole - Caravela (Henrythenavigator)

Course: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Similar Going: 6 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 16.67%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap
HG
4 8-10 t
92
105

Improved again landing a handicap by 2l off a 9lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; suited by 12-16f, acts on a sound surface and soft; new mark asks more but not ruled out here.

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 11-1 at Musselburgh over 1m 6f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Dancingwithmyself by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Newcastle this season.

Improved again landing a handicap by 2l off a 9lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; suited by 12-16f, acts on a sound surface and soft; new mark asks more but not ruled out here.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 12 4 3 33.3%
Flat (Turf) 7 2 2 28.6%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 1 1 0 100%
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 6 1 2 16.7%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 2 2 0 100%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Greg Fairley 2 2 0 100%
T Ewan Whillans 2 2 0 100%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
13 (3)
0/304-84
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Chemistry (IRE) 78 (28J)

gr g Kingman - Highest Ever (Galileo)

Similar Going: 4 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 25%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Handicap: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
Total Performance Data
Adam Mills has a pair of TPD-driven each-way swings across Friday's action at Ascot and Chester - live on Sky Sports Racing.
TPD
5 8-9
90
112

Scored with bit in hand on hurdles debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield by 2l last time; effective 13-18f, acts on heavy and good; not ruled out from good draw here back on Flat.

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 6f on good and heavy ground; has also won a hurdle last month. Finished 8l behind Team Player when fourth of 11 at 18-1 on his latest flat outing at Newcastle over 2m in February.

Scored with bit in hand on hurdles debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield by 2l last time; effective 13-18f, acts on heavy and good; not ruled out from good draw here back on Flat.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 10 1 3 10%
Flat (Turf) 7 1 3 14.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 4 1 2 25%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 5 1 0 20%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 3 0 0 0%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 3 0 1 0%
Connections
J David Probert 0 0 0 -
T J Candlish 1 1 0 100%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
14 (5)
5250/50-
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Lips Freedom (GER) 201 (40J)

ch g Free Eagle - Lips Arrow (Big Shuffle)

Similar Going: 7 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 14.29%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap
HG
6 8-9 t
90
102

Improved under positive handling on slightly better ground landing a handicap by 3l off a 3lb higher mark at Downpatrick last time; effective 12f on Flat; unlikely winner.

A winner at 1m 1f on good to soft ground, but that win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdle in March. Beaten 15l behind Blake at 22-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest flat outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year.

Improved under positive handling on slightly better ground landing a handicap by 3l off a 3lb higher mark at Downpatrick last time; effective 12f on Flat; unlikely winner.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 9 0 1 0%
Flat (Turf) 9 0 1 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 7 1 0 14.3%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 1 1 0 100%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 2 0 0 0%
Connections
J Non Runner 0 0 0 -
T A Kinirons 10 1 0 10%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
15 (14)
08587-0
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Alphonse Le Grande (IRE) 14

b g Sea The Stars - Dolce Strega (Zoffany)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 21 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 4.76%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 15 runs, 4 wins, 0 places, 26.67%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 6 runs, 3 wins, 0 places, 50%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
7 8-9 t
90 1
112

Predictably below best down markedly in trip beaten 10l in a handicap at Cork last time; effective 12-20f, acts on any; won the Plate over C&D in 2024, capable of a good run.

Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 2m 3f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Final Voyage at 40-1 when 13th of 16 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month.

Predictably below best down markedly in trip beaten 10l in a handicap at Cork last time; effective 12-20f, acts on any; won the Plate over C&D in 2024, capable of a good run.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 31 6 1 19.4%
Flat (Turf) 17 2 0 11.8%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 1 0 100%
C Course 1 1 0 100%
D Distance 1 1 0 100%
G Similar Going 21 1 1 4.8%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 15 4 0 26.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 6 3 0 50%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 5 0 0 0%
Connections
J Jamie Powell 0 0 0 -
T A J Martin 17 2 1 11.8%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
16 (4)
24/222-2
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Blindedbythelights (GER) 41

b g Protectionist - Batya (Whipper)

Similar Going: 8 runs, 2 wins, 4 places, 25%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
Horse-by-horse
James Flaherty spotlights all 17 declared runners in Friday’s historic handicap on the Roodee, live on Sky Sports Racing.
HH
6 8-9 b1
90
110

Ran to form on return beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Kempton last time; blinkers first time; effective 12-16f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; continues to run well without winning, first-time blinkers and a low draw might help.

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 3/4l by Align The Stars when second of 9 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m in March. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.

Ran to form on return beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Kempton last time; blinkers first time; effective 12-16f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; continues to run well without winning, first-time blinkers and a low draw might help.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 13 2 7 15.4%
Flat (Turf) 8 2 4 25%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 8 2 4 25%
Headgear
Today (B only) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 3 0 3 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J L Morris 7 2 4 28.6%
T Sir Mark Prescott 13 2 7 15.4%
BF Was beaten favourite last time out
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
17 (2)
63391-1
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Peaky Blinder (GER) 29

b g Soldier Hollow - Peri (Lord Of England)

Similar Going: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Cheek Pieces: 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 50%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
4 8-8 p
90
109

Improved again upped in trip landing a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 11-16f, acts on good to soft and AW; more needed up in grade but is clearly improving and has landed stall 2.

Successful at 1m 6f and 2m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav at Southwell over 2m last month, beating Rock N Roll Pinkie by 2l.

Improved again upped in trip landing a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 11-16f, acts on good to soft and AW; more needed up in grade but is clearly improving and has landed stall 2.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Flat Races 6 2 2 33.3%
Flat (Turf) 2 1 0 50%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 2 1 0 50%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 4 2 1 50%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 2 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Jason Watson 2 0 1 0%
T A M Balding 6 2 2 33.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

At The Races Verdict

Joseph O'Brien boasts a strong hand here with GALILEO DAME the most appealing of the lot. The mare comes here in good form off the back of a second-placed effort at Navan and boasts proven stamina from her success over hurdles. This race can often go to a dual-purpose performer and the booking of Ryan Moore certainly catches the eye. O'Brien also saddles the lightly-raced A Piece Of Heaven and Irish Cesarewitch/Cheltenham Festival winner Puturhandstogether, who won't mind the big field but has been handed the widest draw of all in stall 17. Blindedbythelights is a consistent type but has been unable to get his head in front since June 2023 and finds himself 22lb higher than that now. The hat-trick seeking Team Player has won both his starts since joining Ewan Whillans and the four-year-old could have more improvement left in him.

Expert View Verdict

Loads can be given a chance in this traditionally hot handicap and there'll presumably be a few hard luck stories. Joseph O'Brien holds a strong hand, with Galileo Dame a popular choice under Ryan Moore, but she doesn't win often and it could be that stablemate A PIECE OF HEAVEN upstages her. The 8yo hasn't had much racing for one of his age, but he's a proven stayer, having finished runner-up in the 2024 Irish Cesarewitch, and as a prominent racer he should get the perfect sit from stall 1. His two runs this year suggests he's been building nicely to a big display. The progressive Peaky Blinder, winner of his last two, Moon Over Miami, who should come on plenty for his return run, and Chemistry, a winner over hurdles last time, are others with a decent draw to consider, while Team Player looks progressive enough to have a say if he can overcome stall 12.

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Previous Winners
Year Going Ran Winner Draw Age Weight OR Form Last run Trainer (Distance) Jockey SP Time
2025 Good 15 East India Dock 6 4 8 8 89 141113 56 days James Owen (182 miles) Harry Davies 9/ 4 4:05.76
2024 Good to Firm 16 Zoffee 1 8 8 7 90 608005 69 days H Palmer (16 miles) Harry Davies 9/ 1 3:59.16
2023 Soft 16 Metier 14 7 9 1 97 71P8P-2 34 days H Fry (220 miles) Saffie Osborne 5/ 1 4:15.48
2022 Good 14 Cleveland 10 4 9 0 98 551-5 40 days A P O'Brien (258 miles) Ryan Moore 6/ 1 4:04.13
2021 Good to Soft 16 Falcon Eight 10 6 9 10 104 2145-34 314 days D K Weld Frankie Dettori 15/ 2 4:07.11
2019 Soft 15 Making Miracles 16 4 9 0 101 3003-51 13 days C & M Johnston (112 miles) Franny Norton 16/ 1 4:33.09
2018 Good 16 Magic Circle 6 6 9 3 101 557150 209 days Ian Williams (87 miles) Fran Berry 8/ 1 4:02.90
2017 Good 17 Montaly 2 6 9 6 99 953200 186 days A M Balding (178 miles) Oisin Murphy 16/ 1 4:03.37
2016 Good 17 No Heretic 4 8 8 13 93 13656-3 32 days N J Henderson (155 miles) Jamie Spencer 11/ 1 4:10.48
2015 Good to Soft 17 Trip To Paris 11 4 8 9 92 004-411 11 days E A L Dunlop (182 miles) Graham Lee 10/ 1 4:12.87
2014 Good 17 Suegioo 4 5 9 4 93 84252-3 11 days M Botti (182 miles) Ryan Moore 10/ 1 4:07.85
2013 Good to Firm 17 Address Unknown 2 6 9 0 97 082130 242 days R A Fahey (105 miles) Jamie Spencer 12/ 1 4:05.31
2012 Soft 16 Ile De Re 13 6 8 11 93 U32110 60 days D McCain Jnr (14 miles) Jim Crowley 10/ 1 4:11.00
2011 Good to Firm 17 Overturn 1 7 8 13 99 102573 18 days D McCain Jnr (14 miles) E Ahern 11/ 2 3:59.39
2010 Good 17 Mamlook 5 6 8 12 96 221400 27 days D Pipe (186 miles) Richard Hughes 7/ 1 4:03.74
2009 Good to Firm 16 Daraahem 4 4 9 0 99 210310 200 days B W Hills (155 miles) Richard Hills 7/ 1 4:04.01
2008 Good 17 Bulwark 11 6 9 4 95 58542P 33 days Ian Williams (87 miles) Jim Crowley 33/ 1 4:06.67
2007 Good 18 Greenwich Meantime 16 7 9 2 93 131305 243 days R A Fahey (105 miles) Paul Hanagan 14/ 1 3:58.89
2006 Good to Firm 18 Admiral 1 5 8 0 85 180000 32 days T J Pitt (34 miles) John Egan 28/ 1 4:03.34

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2025 1 1
2024 4 4
2023 3 2
2022 2, 5 3
2021 9, 7 3
2019 9 7
2018 5 5
2017 12 9
2016 12 6

Race Record
Distance Record Time
2m 2f 140y 3:59.16

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