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- Prize money: £2983.38
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Rain and snow
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 494042 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 1 (10) |
17th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back. |
10/1 |
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10 (2) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw. |
5/1 |
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1st 1 (6) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field. |
4/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 007743
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Has a record of 0-16 on turf and it's a long time between his AW drinks; however, he arrives in form having been placed in that sphere the last twice; may remain competitive. |
2/1 |
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2nd 1 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a long losing run but he signalled he is ready to strike again when an unlucky-in-running third of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap a week ago, twice hampered in the straight; big shout off an unchanged mark. |
11/4 |
10/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 603453
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (7) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Is 0-17 but he comes here in decent nick, fourth of seven in 1m AW Lingfield handicap 29 days ago; needs considering off a slipping mark. |
11/4 |
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4th 1 (5) |
4th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Longstanding maiden who's been turned over at 4-1 or shorter on eight occasions, including in three runs this season; pulled hard and hit traffic back from a break latest and is down to 0-55 company for the first time, so will be popular on his Polytrack debut. |
5/2 |
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1 (6) |
22nd Jul 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
It looked as if his turn may be near when third on his final three starts of 2024 (twice over C&D); beat only one home when last seen 166 days ago but he was hampered inside the final furlong; usually held up so needs things to drop right. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 321765 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (8) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Goes well at Windsor where the first two got first run on him 22 days ago (6f, good); respected after that effort off his fair mark, though hasn't raced here before. |
5/1 |
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3rd 7 (5) |
7th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Three wins and a second from seven C&D runs; looked as good as ever when second of 12 at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; not in the same form twice since but he is of interest back at this track; solid claims. |
9/1 |
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5th 5 (3) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has seven wins to his name and shaped well when placed on his first two starts this year; never figured when favourite at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but race may have come too soon and dangerous to dismiss. |
11/2 |
13/2
Form: 003101 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (3) |
23rd Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
12/1 |
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9th 9 (3) |
23rd Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
In good form in the autumn, winning over 6f at Wolverhampton and 7f at Leicester (heavy); not quite so good on last two starts (7f and 8.5f); could bounce back. |
12/1 |
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2 (5) |
4th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Versatile trip-wise, having won over 6f on this track in September and later a 7f turf claimer the following month; another sound effort over the extended 1m here next time and although his 7f handicap form isn't particularly compelling, he's in good enough form to be considered. |
5/1 |
3/1
Form: 673112 BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (11) |
5th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
He was in new cheekpieces when winning here and at Newmarket (both 1m, good to firm) in July; should still be on a realistic mark and blinkers now go on after a below-par run on the Newmarket Rowley course. |
14/1 |
|
9th 2 (2) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
In career-best form in new cheekpieces in July, winning at Yarmouth and on July course here (both 1m, good to firm); raised only another 2lb for latter success and might have a bit more to offer over this extra furlong. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 632603
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope. |
25/1 |
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7th 5 (7) |
29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope. |
25/1 |
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7th 6 (9) |
14th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Sole win was in an Epsom maiden 16 months ago and she was never involved over 8.6f here (seventh of 11) last time; cheekpieces are now added but she's been in and out this year and her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 861146 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark. |
9/2 |
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7th 7 (6) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f |
9/2 |
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2nd 1 (11) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 718000 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (1) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Readily saw off eight rivals at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; has something to prove again and he has form figures of 5097 at Bath. |
14/1 |
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7th 6 (6) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Readily saw off eight rivals over C&D last month; reportedly never travelled when disappointing at Lingfield since; capable of bouncing back in this field. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 070550
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (4) |
21st Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His only win came in a 7f Doncaster maiden as a 2yo; struggled for David Evans thus far but he's dropped 22lb since August and many of those runs have come over an inadequate 6f; the booking of Rossa Ryan and the addition of a visor point to a better showing this evening; confidence would increase if backed. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-8665 CD
Last run: 179 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (11) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
This six-time winner (all AW) showed the benefit of last month's return when making the frame at Wolverhampton 15 days ago (wasn't ideally placed); could be about to strike; Oisin Murphy rides the horse and for the stable for the first time. |
5/1 |
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4th 4 (10) |
15th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m) in March; off three months, never a threat in another 1m handicap there 15 days ago; this dual C&D scorer can take a step forward now. |
14/1 |
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10th 14 (10) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Dual C&D winner, latterly off 4lb lower in the spring; switches from a visor to first-time cheekpieces back from a few months off and the new headgear will need to eke out a bit more. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £27.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £19.36 |
| Tricast | £165.45 |
| Trifecta | £204.60 |
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