Two wins in the second half of 2025, the latest a wide-margin success here over 1m6f (soft); Sunday's return to action at Ripon should have sharpened him up but others are still more appealing for win purposes.
Lost his way in Ireland last year as a hurdler but, having first Flat run since June 2023, made a winning start from the front for new yard in handicap at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) 15 days ago; the big outsider of five that day and dictated a slow pace, but he's gone back up by just 2lb and the return to 2m may well suit him; major player in bid to win a second time under Millie Wonnacott.
SR86RPR81Form/211/1AI3★Votes—
SR 86 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Ready winner at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) on reappearance and good second under Mason Paetel over C&D (good) eight days later; another bold bid looks on its way.
SR87RPR82Form200-12AI3★Votes—
SR 87 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Had a good 2025, winning over 1m7f at Ayr (good to firm) and 2m at Chester (good); also runner-up on five occasions, including here (short-headed) and on his reappearance, but this year's return was a downbeat affair behind Scottish Dancer 15 days ago.
SR78RPR81Form5124-5AI2★Votes—
SR 78 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Won three times (once from rear, twice making all) at up to 2m last term on the Flat for Paddy Butler; remote this year in his two hurdle races (three-runner race last time) but he was a fair third over C&D (a head behind No More Bolero) in between and peak form gives him a good shout.
SR99RPR83Form3121-3AI3★Votes—
SR 99 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer),
Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync.
Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.
Trojan Soldier owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (50) and market confidence (86). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.
3/1Jedd O'KeeffeJack Nicholls(5)
66%Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner
Rupert The Prince
Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.
7/2 · Rebecca Menzies✓ Value Signal
Marbuzet
Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.
- · Tim Easterby◈ Chamber Memory
Balanced
Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.
Rupert The Prince leads the field with SR 99 and is trading at 7/2. The Saturday Rating places it clear of the field on ability. Weight of 9-1 is manageable for a horse of this class.
ShortlistRupert The Prince, Trojan Soldier, No More Bolero, Scottish Dancer, Vaguely Royal