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14:20 Ascot
Carey Group Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)
- 29 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Surface: Turf
- £100,000 added
- Winner: £51,540
- 2nd: £24,170
- 3rd: £12,090
- 4th: £6,040
- Form 3-51489
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 103
- Form 5-31201
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Edward Greatrex
- Form 33640-8
- Age 8
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Eve Johnson Houghton
- Jockey Oliver Carmichael
Previous results
In depth
Formwatch
Witch Hunter (FR) 18-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, denied clear run 2f out, modest headway inside final furlong, never a factor, 9th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Tyrrhenian Sea (9-9) at Newcastle 1m hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Golden Mind (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway from over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, took second towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Bellarchi (8-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Royal Zabeel (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Disputed lead early, soon raced in second, pushed along and led 2f out, soon faced challenge, edged right when headed inside final 110yds, weakened towards finish, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Bellarchi (8-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Ten Pounds (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Shifted left and bumped rival start, led near side group, ridden along over 2f out, drifted left and made little impression over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Strike Red (8-7) at Leicester 6f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Completely Random 12-1 (9-9) Wore red hood to post, dwelt, rear mid-division stands side, pushed along well over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Run To Freedom (9-9) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Apr.
The Wizard Of Eye (IRE) 18-1 (9-11) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Chancellor (9-9) at Kempton 7f hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Popmaster (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Wore hood to start, midfield, headway before halfway, pushed along to chased leaders over 2f out, short of room over 1f out, weakened isnide final 110yds, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Tyrrhenian Sea (9-9) at Newcastle 1m hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Serengeti (FR) 80-1 (9-8) Wore hood and went early to post, mid-division, weakened 2f out, 21st of 24, 8 1/2l behind Linwood (9-12) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Great Acclaim 6-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, going okay and disputed lead 2f out, soon ridden, kept on but headed entering final 110yds, held by leaders near finish, 3rd of 12, 1/4l behind Cosi Bello (9-2) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Houquetot (IRE) (9-0) 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Elnajmm (9-0) at Meydan 7f Grp 2 fst in Jan.
Pellitory 28-1 (9-9) Wore red hood to post, mid-division near side, pushed along 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 9 3/4l behind Elarak (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Khafiz (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) In touch with leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2l behind Cosi Bello (9-2) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Hickory (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up rear of mid-division, headway over 2f out, close up over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Native Warrior (9-5) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Defence Minister 9-4fav (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, pushed out final 110yds, won at Kempton 7f hcp (3) pol in Mar beating Cogitate (9-2) by 1l, 9 ran.
Yorkshire (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Prominent near side, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 9th of 21, 4 1/2l behind Two Tribes (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Mudbir 11-4fav (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on one pace, 7th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Darkness (8-10) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
So Darn Hot 40-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind Wiltshire (9-1) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Star Anthem (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Went early to post, prominent, pushed along 2f out, lost position over 1f out and ridden, weakened, 8th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Christian David (9-7) at Newbury 7f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Tribal Chief (FR) 14-1 (9-1) Wore hood to post, towards near side early, in rear when groups merged after 1f, waiting for room going okay over 1f out, soon switched left and made good headway, went third inside final furlong, kept on well, 3rd of 21, 1 1/2l behind Urban Lion (9-6) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Shiplake (IRE) 11-8fav (9-6) Took keen hold in fifth, smooth headway between horses entering final furlong, led on bridle final furlong, easily, won at Southwell 7f hcp (4) pol in Jan beating Secret Guest (9-7) by 3 1/4l, 6 ran.
Nostrum 11-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon edged left and beaten, 14th of 17, 22 1/2l behind Ice Max (9-10) at York 1m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Jordan Electrics 40-1 (9-5) Prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and led approaching final furlong, headed 110yds out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Royal Velvet (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Morte Point 8-1 (9-6) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, no real progress, 11th of 18, 10 1/4l behind Royal Velvet (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Nikovo 80-1 (9-0) Went early to post, midfield, ridden 2f out, made no impression, 16th of 24, 5 1/4l behind Linwood (9-12) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Humam (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Towards rear of mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, brief headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Double Rush (8-13) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Shafdar (IRE) 15-2 (9-8) Wore hood to post, rear of midfield, headway over 2f out, switched left towards far side 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, always doing enough towards finish, won at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Sweet Reward (9-0) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Storm Free 13-2cfav (9-5) Front mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, kept on but always held, 6th of 18, 5l behind Royal Velvet (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Aalto (FR) 15-2 (9-11) Raced wide in touch, progress over 2f out, soon driven, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Rainbow Nebula (8-11) at Newcastle 1m hcp (3) pol in Nov.
Jumby (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Wore red hood to post, mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ran on same pace, 8th of 18, 6 1/4l behind Royal Velvet (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gd in Apr.