took keen hold and raced wide early, midfield, shaken up 2f out, short of room over 1f out, switched right and rapid headway 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead final 110yds, ran on
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17:35 Ascot 20 Jun 2026
Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) (3YO only)
1m 1f 212y Good to Firm
midfield, progress over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, challenged final furlong, went second and pressed winner near finish, just held
midfield, pushed along 2f out, headway into second over 1f out, led 1f out, headed final 110yds, held near finish
midfield, ridden and progress over 2f out, challenged 1f out, stayed on same pace
wore earplugs to post, took keen hold in rear, progress out wide 5f out, asked for effort over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, went fifth final 110yds
held up in rear, pushed along and progress 2f out, stayed on without threatening
prominent, shaken up to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
wore hood to post, took keen hold in touch, asked for effort over 2f out, headway 1f out, stayed on without threatening
wore hood to post, raced keenly in midfield, pushed along 2f out, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, asked for effort over 2f out, minor headway 1f out, no telling impression
wore earplugs to post, took keen hold in rear, ridden over 2f out, switched right and passed beaten rivals 1f out, never threatened
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, never in contention
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
wore hood to post, raced wide early, prominent after 2f, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened quickly
wore hood to post, midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £34.43 (12, 11) |
| Tricast | £140.96 (12, 11, 14) |
| Win | £3.05 (12) |
| Place | £1.35 (12), £4.30 (11), £2.75 (14) |
| Swinger | £9.35 (11, 12), £20.50 (11, 14), £6.10 (12, 14) |
| Exacta | £37.00 (12, 11) |
| Trifecta | £238.10 (12, 11, 14) |
Video Highlights
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Firm | 15 | Quai De Bethune | 14 | 3 | 9 2 | 93 | 3-1463 | 35 days | A M Balding (33 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 12/ 1 | 2:05.15 |
| 2024 | Good to Firm | 12 | Hand Of God | 17 | 3 | 9 0 | 91 | 451-1 | 57 days | Harry Charlton (57 miles) | William Buick | 9/ 4 | 2:05.18 |
| 2023 | Good to Firm | 15 | Burdett Road | 9 | 3 | 8 13 | 90 | 2-41651 | 17 days | M L W Bell (100 miles) | Neil Callan | 20/ 1 | 2:05.64 |
| 2022 | Good to Firm | 13 | Missed The Cut | 13 | 3 | 9 3 | 95 | 411 | 37 days | G Boughey (100 miles) | James McDonald | 5/ 2 | 2:06.00 |
| 2021 | Soft | 14 | Foxes Tales | 13 | 3 | 8 11 | 93 | 2-15 | 44 days | A M Balding (33 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 13/ 2 | 2:10.40 |
| 2020 | Soft | 14 | Highland Chief | 16 | 3 | 9 7 | 101 | 136 | 264 days | P & O Cole (41 miles) | Rossa Ryan | 20/ 1 | 2:11.20 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | DNF, 2, 3 | 9 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 | 7 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 1f 212y | 2:02.51 |