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Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Ascot · 11 July 2026
- TypeFlat
- ClassClass 2
- Distance1m3f211y
- GoingGood To Firm
- SurfaceTurf
- Runners8
- HandicapYes
Tryfan (GB) (22/1) won the Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap (GBBPlus Race) at Ascot on 11 July 2026, beating Blue Hercules (IRE) by a neck under Luke Morris for trainer Harry Charlton. 8 ran on Good To Firm going over 1m3f211y; the winning time was 2m 35.36s.
| Pos | Dr | Horse | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | OR | PR | SR | Time | SP | BSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Tryfan (GB) p 5 pulling hard early and up with the pace - eased into a slender advantage 2f out - driven along over 1f out - faced a challenge for the front in the final 110yds - dug deep to prevail | Luke Morris | Harry Charlton | 8-11 | 77 | 76 | 70 | 2:35.36 | 22/1 | 32.33 | |
| 2 | 4 | Blue Hercules (IRE) 3 Prominent pulling hard early and handy with the pack - driven along and made progress to stay with the winner 2f out - stayed on to chase the winner hard in the final 110yds - battled on to the line | nk | Kieran O'Neill | William Muir & Chris Grassick | 8-2 | 83 | 81 | 69 | 2:35.41 | 18/1 | 20.00 |
| 3 | 7 | Tycoon (GB) 4 Led pulling hard early and in front - driven along and overtaken 2f out - closing on the pack shortly after - ran on unchanged inside the furlong marker | 1¼ | David Egan | Kevin Philippart De Foy | 9-10 | 94 | 91 | 69 | 2:35.61 | 10/3 | 4.96 |
| 4 | 2 | Nesthorn (GB) 4 settled in the pack - driven along over 2f out - ran on unchanged inside the furlong marker | 1¼ | Benoit de la Sayette | George Baker | 10-0 | 98 | 93 | 68 | 2:35.82 | 9/1 | 14.00 |
| 5 | 3 | Ernst Blofeld (IRE) 4 pulling hard early and settled in the pack - driven along 2f out - drifted off a true line shortly after - ran on unchanged inside the furlong marker | 1¼ | Callum Rodriguez | Hamad Al Jehani | 9-12 | 96 | 89 | 67 | 2:36.03 | 13/8F | 3.00 |
| 6 | 6 | Ghaiyya (GB) 4 Held up dropped in behind - driven along 2f out - stayed on inside the furlong marker without threatening the front | hd | Jack Mitchell | Charlie Johnston | 9-7 | 91 | 84 | 67 | 2:36.07 | 13/2 | 8.10 |
| 7 | 1 | Nightime Dancer (IRE) b 4 never a factor | 6½ | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | 10-2 | 100 | 83 | 64 | 2:37.15 | 4/1 | 5.60 |
| 8 | 8 | Green Cape (FR) t 4 pulling hard early and up with the pace - driven along and faded fast 2f out | 23 | David Probert | Simon & Ed Crisford | 9-12 | 96 | — | — | 2:40.99 | 33/1 | 55.00 |
Quick answers
- Who won the Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap (GBBPlus Race) at Ascot in 2026?
- Tryfan (GB) won the Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap (GBBPlus Race) at Ascot on 11 July 2026, ridden by Luke Morris and trained by Harry Charlton.
- What was the finishing order of the 2026 Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap (GBBPlus Race)?
- 1st Tryfan (GB) (22/1), 2nd Blue Hercules (IRE) (18/1), 3rd Tycoon (GB) (10/3).
- What price was the winner of the 2026 Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap (GBBPlus Race)?
- Tryfan (GB) returned a starting price of 22/1, with a Betfair SP of 32.33.
- How many horses ran in the 2026 Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap (GBBPlus Race)?
- 8 horses ran in the 2026 Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap (GBBPlus Race) at Ascot.
- What was the winning time of the 2026 Side Glance Story Book Launch Handicap (GBBPlus Race)?
- The winning time was 2m 35.36s.