Full Result 2.20 Ascot | 9 May 2026

Carey Group Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap)

(Class 2) (4yo+) 7f Good

1st £51,540 2nd £24,170 3rd £12,090 4th £6,040 5th £3,020 6th £1,510

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1⁽²⁶⁾	6. The Wizard Of Eye (IRE) 20/1 Neil Callan Tom Clover	Neil Callan Tom Clover	7	98 p	99	–	–	–
ch g Galileo Gold - Prom Dress (Mount Nelson)
In touch with leaders against near rail, switched right and headway under 2f out, ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, kept on well, 1st of 21 in group

2⁽¹²⁾ 1	9. Great Acclaim 12/1 Charles Bishop Eve Johnson Houghton	Charles Bishop Eve Johnson Houghton	5	97 v¹	98	–	–	–
b g Aclaim (IRE) - Freedom Spirit (Muhaarar)
Raced near side, held up in midfield, headway and switched right over 1f out, kept on well and went second towards finish, 2nd of 21 in group (op 11/1)

3⁽²²⁾ ¾ [1¾]	19. Tribal Chief (FR) 9/2 Billy Loughnane David Menuisier	Billy Loughnane David Menuisier	5	92 t	93	–	–	–
b g Sioux Nation (USA) - Araca (FR) (Elusive Quality)
Slowly into stride, towards rear and towards near side, headway when bit short of room over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, went third final strides, 3rd of 20 in group (op 11/2)

4⁽²³⁾ nk [2]	2. Golden Mind (IRE) 33/1 Warren Fentiman ³ Richard & Peter Fahey	Warren Fentiman ³ Richard & Peter Fahey	5	99 t	103	–	–	–
b g Galileo Gold - Sagely (IRE) (Frozen Power)
Prominent against near rail, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 21 in group (op 28/1)

5⁽¹⁰⁾ hd [2¼]	3. Royal Zabeel (IRE) 40/1 Jason Watson Michael Appleby	Jason Watson Michael Appleby	5	911	102	–	–	–
b g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lady's Maid (USA) (More Than Ready)
Raced near side, in touch with leaders on outer, headway and challenging over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, 5th of 21 in group

6⁽²⁷⁾ 1½ [3¾]	22. Jordan Electrics 28/1 Lauren Young ⁵ Jim Goldie	Lauren Young ⁵ Jim Goldie	10	89	91	–	–	–
b g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers (Sir Percy)
Raced near side, pressed leader, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 21 in group (tchd 33/1)

7⁽¹⁴⁾ ¾ [4½]	17. So Darn Hot 28/1 Kieran Shoemark Ed Walker	Kieran Shoemark Ed Walker	4	94 p¹	95	–	–	–
b g Too Darn Hot - La Dorotea (IRE) (Lope De Vega)
Raced near side, midfield, no impression, 7th of 21 in group (op 33/1 tchd 25/1)

8⁽²⁵⁾ hd [4¾]	24. Nikovo 80/1 Dylan Hogan Michael Herrington	Dylan Hogan Michael Herrington	7	813	90	–	–	–
b g Kingman - Rostova (USA) (Arch)
Dwelt start, held up in midfield against near rail, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 20 in group

9⁽¹¹⁾ shd [4¾]	28. Aalto (FR) 66/1 Nicola Currie Ian Williams	Nicola Currie Ian Williams	6	812 t	89	–	–	–
b g Zelzal (FR) - Au Dessus (Siyouni)
Dwelt start, raced near side and towards rear, some headway in centre of group over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 21 in group

10⁽²¹⁾ ¾ [5½]	5. Completely Random 18/1 Kaiya Fraser Harry Charlton	Kaiya Fraser Harry Charlton	5	99 t	100	–	–	–
gr g Havana Grey - Random Success (IRE) (Shamardal)
Raced near side, towards rear, switched right and headway 1f out, kept on, 10th of 21 in group (tchd 16/1 and tchd 20/1)

11⁽²⁸⁾ shd [5¾]	15. Yorkshire (IRE) 28/1 Jack Mitchell Edward Bethell	Jack Mitchell Edward Bethell	6	94 t	95	–	–	–
b g Harry Angel (IRE) - Totsiyah (IRE) (Dalakhani)
Led narrowly against near rail, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 21 in group

12⁽²⁴⁾ hd [5¾]	29. Jumby (IRE) 40/1 Oliver Carmichael ⁷ Eve Johnson Houghton	Oliver Carmichael ⁷ Eve Johnson Houghton	8	85	89	–	–	–
b g New Bay - Sound Of Guns (Acclamation)
Raced near side, in touch with leaders, weakened final furlong, 12th of 21 in group

13⁽²⁹⁾ 1½ [7¼]	4. Ten Pounds (IRE) 22/1 Andrea Pinna ⁷ Joey Ramsden	Andrea Pinna ⁷ Joey Ramsden	5	93 t	101	–	–	–
b g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Lady Fashion (Oasis Dream)
Dwelt start, in rear against near rail, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms, 13th of 21 in group (op 18/1 tchd 25/1)

14⁽⁴⁾ 1 [8¼]	21. Nostrum 40/1 Alistair Rawlinson Michael Appleby	Alistair Rawlinson Michael Appleby	6	91	92	–	–	–
b g Kingman - Mirror Lake (Dubai Destination)
Prominent towards far side, switched left and groups merged over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 1st of 7 in group (op 33/1)

15⁽²⁾ nk [8¾]	7. Popmaster (IRE) 40/1 P J McDonald Ed Walker	P J McDonald Ed Walker	8	97	98	–	–	–
gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Best New Show (IRE) (Clodovil)
In touch with leaders towards far side, switched left and groups merged over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 2nd of 7 in group (tchd 50/1)

16⁽¹⁶⁾ nk [9]	11. Pellitory 40/1 Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara	Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara	4	96	97	–	–	–
b g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Daphinia (Kuroshio)
Raced near side, held up in midfield, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 21 in group

17⁽¹⁾ nse [9]	14. Defence Minister 11/1 James Doyle Hamad Al Jehani	James Doyle Hamad Al Jehani	4	95	96	–	–	–
b g Too Darn Hot - Tears Of The Sun (Mastercraftsman)
Raced far side, towards rear, switched left and groups merged over 4f out, never on terms, 3rd of 7 in group (tchd 10/1)

18⁽¹⁷⁾ ¾ [9¾]	13. Hickory (IRE) 12/1 Saffie Osborne Jamie Osborne	Saffie Osborne Jamie Osborne	8	95 b	96	–	–	–
b g Free Eagle (IRE) - Badr Al Badoor (IRE) (Acclamation)
Slowly into stride, raced near side, towards rear, hampered 1f out, never dangerous, 15th of 20 in group

19⁽¹³⁾ ¾ [10½]	27. Storm Free 18/1 Clifford Lee James Tate	Clifford Lee James Tate	4	812	89	–	–	–
ch g Iffraaj - La Napoule (Piccolo)
Raced near side, midfield on outer, weakened final furlong, 16th of 21 in group (op 14/1 tchd 20/1)

20⁽⁹⁾ shd [10½]	1. Witch Hunter (FR) 40/1 Sean Levey Richard Hannon	Sean Levey Richard Hannon	7	912	103	–	–	–
b g Siyouni (FR) - Sorciere (IRE) (Orpen)
Raced far side, towards rear throughout, switched left and groups merged over 4f out, 4th of 7 in group (op 33/1)

21⁽⁶⁾ 1¾ [12¼]	23. Morte Point 50/1 Lewis Edmunds William Muir & Chris Grassick	Lewis Edmunds William Muir & Chris Grassick	4	90	91	–	–	–
b g Due Diligence (USA) - Cross My Heart (Sakhee's Secret)
Raced near side, prominent on outer, switched left soon after start, weakened over 1f out, 17th of 21 in group (op 40/1)

22⁽¹⁹⁾ ¾ [13]	16. Mudbir 3/1F Oisin Murphy John & Thady Gosden	Oisin Murphy John & Thady Gosden	4	94 p	95	–	–	–
b c Kingman - Handassa (Dubawi)
Raced near side, midfield, weakened 1f out, 18th of 21 in group

23⁽³⁾ nk [13½]	20. Shiplake (IRE) 14/1 David Egan Kevin Philippart De Foy	David Egan Kevin Philippart De Foy	4	91 h	92	–	–	–
b g Lope De Vega (IRE) - Real Smart (USA) (Smart Strike)
Raced near side, in touch with leaders, switched left and groups merged over 4f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8 in group (tchd 16/1)

24⁽¹⁵⁾ nk [13¾]	26. Shafdar (IRE) 12/1 Edward Greatrex Ian Williams	Edward Greatrex Ian Williams	4	812	89	–	–	–
b g Make Believe - Shafia (FR) (Le Havre)
Raced near side, towards rear, hampered over 1f out, never on terms, 19th of 21 in group

25⁽¹⁸⁾ 2 [15¾]	12. Khafiz (IRE) 22/1 Callum Rodriguez Edward Bethell	Callum Rodriguez Edward Bethell	4	96 h	97	–	–	–
b g New Bay - Hala Hala (IRE) (Invincible Spirit)
Raced near side, midfield, weakened quickly 2f out, 20th of 21 in group (op 18/1)

26⁽⁵⁾ ¾ [16½]	25. Humam (IRE) 66/1 Marco Ghiani Stuart Williams	Marco Ghiani Stuart Williams	4	813	90	–	–	–
b g Kodiac - Her Honour (IRE) (Shamardal)
Ducked left start, raced far side, in touch with leaders, switched left and groups merged over 4f out, raced wide and alone over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7 in group (op 50/1)

27⁽⁸⁾ 2 [18½]	18. Star Anthem (IRE) 66/1 Harry Davies Clive Cox	Harry Davies Clive Cox	4	93 w¹	94	–	–	–
b g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ihtifal (Dansili)
Dwelt start, raced far side, towards rear throughout, switched left and groups merged over 4f out, 7th of 7 in group

28⁽²⁰⁾ 1¾ [20¼]	8. Serengeti (FR) 150/1 Rob Hornby Mike Murphy	Rob Hornby Mike Murphy	4	97	98	–	–	–
br c Wootton Bassett - Holy Roman Empress (IRE) (American Pharoah)
Raced near side, midfield, weakened 2f out, 21st of 21 in group (op 125/1 tchd 150/1)

28 ran Off time: 2:21:59 Winning time: 1m 24.81s (fast by 0.99s) Total SP: 142%
Non-runners: Houquetot (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: R Humphrey O Humphrey A Favell (The Wizard Of Eye) 1st breeder: M Phelan
2nd owner: G Owen (Great Acclaim)
3rd owner: All For One Racing (Ii) (Tribal Chief)
Tote win: £22.50 PL: £5.50 £3.40 £2 Ex: £329.50 CSF: £233.90 Tricast: £1,323 Trifecta: £2,619.10
DBI (SP%): L [Stalls 1-10] 27 (21%) M [11-20] 38 (46%) H [21-29] 85 (33%)

2:20 Ascot 9 May 2026

Carey Group Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap)