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Saturday 25 April 2026

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Caffreys Black Stout King Richard III Cup Handicap

4YO plus | Class 2 | 6f | 13 Runners | Turf

(12)

Annaf²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Harry Davies| T: M Appleby| OR: 105| D

12/1

Back to his best when taking Ascot Group 3 on final start last term but below par in Group 2 Turf Sprint at Riyadh and Doncaster listed event this year.

Form: 0701-77

(11)

Ten Pounds^t⁹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Finley Marsh| T: Joey Ramsden| OR: 103| C| D

12/1

A smart 6f/7f winner (including here) for Harry Charlton. Failed to build on a solid Southwell fourth for new yard when only eighth in 6f Newcastle handicap. More is needed after a break.

Form: 0341-48

(10)

Prince Of India^t⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Marco Ghiani| T: M Botti| OR: 102| D

11/2

Successful 4 times over 6f/7f last year when also a good third in York listed race. Yet to hit top form in Wolverhampton listed event and Abernant Stakes at Newmarket this spring though. Needs to step forward back in handicap company.

Form: 1138-50

(5)

Kylian^p¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 100| D

14/1

A fairly useful 5f/6f scorer in 2025 for Archie Watson. Back from 6 months off with solid efforts in a pair of 5f handicaps at Southwell and Pontefract for his new yard recently. Considered from an easing mark.

Form: 1264-55

(9)

Fast Track Harry^t²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Rob Hornby| T: C G Cox| OR: 99| D

15/2

Looked on the up when bagging 6f handicaps at Lingfield and Newcastle early this year but only seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) last time. Not best drawn there though and this strong traveller shouldn't be written off.

Form: 270-117

(7)

Berkshire Whisper²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 98| D

5/1

Made a fine start to his career when completing a hat-trick at Newcastle last spring. Quite lightly raced since but right back on track (after being gelded) when a running-on third of 14 in 6f Newcastle handicap 22 days ago. Not without interest returned to turf.

Form: 4024-03

(4)

Roman Dragon^p²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: H Palmer| OR: 98| D

50/1

Enhanced a fine Chester record when bagging 6f listed event last August. Comes here on the back of a below-par seventh in handicap at Sakhir (6f) 23 days ago though so more is needed.

Form: 02-0587

(13)

Dark Cloud Rising¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Jason Hart| T: D O'Meara| OR: 92| CD

14/1

A three-time winner in 2025 (including over C&D). Looked rusty after 4 months off when tenth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (5f) 18 days ago and can take a step forward here.

Form: 80515-0

(1)

Russet Gold²⁰⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 91WS

9/1

Useful at his best but he failed to fire in 2025 for Roger Varian, too free in blinkers when sixth in 6f Ascot handicap final run. Starts out for another good yard here on the back of a breathing operation.

Form: 787886-

(3)

Zoulu Chief⁹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Billy Loughnane| T: H Main| OR: 90| D

13/2

Deservedly resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f) in November and not disgraced when third in 6f Lingfield handicap in January. Consistent.

Form: 62321-3

(6)

Fivethousandtoone^p²²

Age: 8| Weight: 8-7| J: Harry Vigors⁽⁷⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 86| D

13/2

On a losing run but he is knocking on the door, clear of the rest when second of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 22 days ago. Not discounted back on turf.

Form: 60-9322

(8)

Strike Red¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 8-7| J: Warren Fentiman⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 86| D

9/2

Runner-up in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in August. Ended 2025 in a lull but resumed with a promising third of 10 in 6f Newcastle handicap 12 days ago. Weighted to go close off an unchanged mark.

Form: 90800-3

(2)

Betsen²²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-6| J: Ray Dawson| T: A W Carroll| OR: 85| D

25/1

Scored at Southwell on his stable debut in November and has continued in decent nick, seventh in 6f Lingfield handicap 22 days ago.

Form: 1-44347

Forecasts

Fast Track Harry (9/2), Zoulu Chief (13/2), Berkshire Whisper (7/1), Strike Red (8/1), Ten Pounds (8/1), Prince Of India (10/1), Kylian (10/1), Fivethousandtoone (10/1), Annaf (12/1), Dark Cloud Rising (12/1), Betsen (14/1), Russet Gold (14/1), Roman Dragon (20/1)

STRIKE RED is on a losing run but last year's Stewards' Cup runner-up signalled he is ready to strike when returning with a promising Newcastle third and can now capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Berkshire Whisper also looks primed for a bold showing here and is next on the list, although Dark Cloud Rising, Fast Track Harry and Kylian also need factoring into this highly competitive sprint.