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- Prize money: £3402
- 1m 1f 104y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 1
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 9 (4) |
6th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Record of 0-5 since debut win (AW) and has failed to progress since handicapping; chance depends on how well he reacts to blinkers (replacing cheekpieces worn the last twice). |
10/1 |
|
9 (10) |
7th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 115y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Won on debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) last November and has produced fair performances in his three handicaps (1m2f-1m4f, AW/good/good to firm), most recently at Thirsk; however, needs something extra today. |
16/1 |
|
2 (6) |
17th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Made a winning debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November but he's not really gone on from that and was only fourth of six on handicap debut at Beverley (1m2f, good; first run since gelded) last month; still early days but he needs improvement with headgear added at this new trip. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 776
Last run: 158 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 2 (9) |
22nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (9) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m) in February and was fair fifth in a Class 5 event at Wolverhampton last month; remains feasibly treated on his best form and his five turf runs include a win over C&D (good) last April; respected on this drop back in grade. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 76
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 9 (6) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Unplaced in all eight starts and has only beaten a total of two rivals in two outings on turf; drop in grade needs to make a difference; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
9th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
0-7; beaten 16l when beating only one rival home on turf debut at Bath (1m2f, good; hung left); dropped another 2lb and now has cheekpieces applied. |
8/1 |
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8th 10 (6) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
8st 5lb |
Six-race maiden who has failed to make immediate progress for being gelding; only fifth of nine to Pomme Pomme at Wolverhampton (8.5f), with that rival scoring again since at Chepstow; eases another 2lb, and with a 5lb claimer booked; more required. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 (3) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Very consistent in turf handicaps at up to 1m4f, winning once and runner-up on four other occasions; offered enough to think he's still in form when 2l fourth of six at Newmarket (1m2f) three weeks ago; showed promise on AW at start of his career; ought to be on the premises again. |
7/2 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent 3yo who ran well again in defeat when tried over 1m4f at Thirsk last week; won't mind returning to 1m2f but he's clearly handicapped about right. |
4/1 |
|
4 (7) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 8y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Runner-up twice over 1m2f since winning maiden handicap over that trip at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; drops in grade here and has been shaping as though well worth a crack at 1m4f; headgear switched; good chance. |
13/8 |
Abandoned
Form: 96
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 2 (1) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Made all to win a 1m6f handicap at Wolverhampton for Jamie Osborne last September; unplaced in two hurdle runs for this yard but he didn't run badly returned to the Flat at Goodwood 19 days ago (1m6f, good); down in class today and should have a big run in him. |
9/2 |
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4th 8 (10) |
1st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
1m6f AW winner for Jamie Osborne but returns to this scene after two heavy defeats over hurdles, the latest after a wind operation; has a bit to prove off this mark even if he's back on song. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7233 BF
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 (1) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Brings good stats as he's 2-3 since wearing cheekpieces and gained those wins over C&D (good/good to firm) to take his Epsom record to 2311; respected in the retained headgear. |
2/1 |
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4 (2) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring over C&D (cheekpieces added) last month but he finished ninth of 12 in his follow-up bid at Brighton; now drops back in grade but he's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached. |
13/2 |
|
9th 11 (7) |
6th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Sole run here wasn't his best at two but that was on soft; resurgent the last twice, a close third (good) followed by a stylish win (also Epsom, 8.5f; good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces; seems to love that track which bodes well for Brighton; back up 5lb which looks perfectly fair. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Fair Flat racer who won easily over hurdles at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in April, his second handicap; well beaten in valuable Fakenham contest since but back in calmer waters and on a more conventional track here; remains of interest, albeit the forecast rain may not be in his favour. |
6/1 |
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9th 12 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Fair Flat racer who got off the mark over hurdles with easy success at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month, his second handicap; hiked up 15lb for that but still can't be opposed with much confidence here. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 10 (9) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Early promise for Marco Botti, winning a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, Tapeta) in December 2024, but well beaten on handicap/turf debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) last April; makes stable debut (same owner) after ten months off; market should be revealing. |
7/2 |
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11th 2 (7) |
25th Apr 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won comfortably in a maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in December and creditable second to Circus Of Rome in a novice there (9.4f; a head in front of Hot Cash) four weeks ago; can still improve but this looks a tough mark for handicap/turf debut. |
12/1 |
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11th 2 (7) |
25th Apr 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won comfortably in a maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in December and creditable second to Circus Of Rome in a novice there (9.4f; a head in front of Hot Cash) four weeks ago; can still improve but this looks a tough mark for handicap/turf debut. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P57
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 11 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Gained only Flat win in basement-grade classified race; made pretty good start to hurdling career when third at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in September but was soundly beaten there last month and others look stronger. |
16/1 |
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3rd 11 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Gained only Flat win in basement-grade classified race; made pretty good start to hurdling career when third at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in September but was soundly beaten there last month and others look stronger. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 10 (13) |
18th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
150-1 when tailed off at Nottingham (1m, soft) seven weeks ago; no appeal. |
100/1 |
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13th 10 (13) |
18th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
150-1 when tailed off at Nottingham (1m, soft) seven weeks ago; no appeal. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 9 (4) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
in rear throughout |
50/1 |
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12th 9 (4) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
in rear throughout |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 8 (8) |
26th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Bred to be useful but has regressed since her promising debut when third of eight at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in December; finished last of seven (behind Crackalackin) on handicap debut at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) this month; needs the switch to a visor to bring about a resurgence. |
25/1 |
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5th 8 (8) |
26th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Bred to be useful but has regressed since her promising debut when third of eight at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in December; finished last of seven (behind Crackalackin) on handicap debut at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) this month; needs the switch to a visor to bring about a resurgence. |
25/1 |
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7th 4 (4) |
6th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Third at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in December was a bit better than her two runs at this track since, the latest over 1m3f; 1m4f+ is likely to suit and she sports cheekpieces for this handicap debut. |
12/1 |
Verdict
Jiff’s Army is better drawn than last time and has achieved more than most but it’s EDGE OFTHE UNKNOWN who makes most appeal, having got his career off to a good start at Newcastle. He should have plenty more to offer. Perfect Life and Kentucky River appeal most of the other once-raced runners, while newcomer Zabeel Rain is a worth a market check despite her wide draw.[Emily Weber]
Selections
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Edge Ofthe UnknownPOSTDATA:
Kentucky RiverDaily Record:
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