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Win £1M With Betmgm’s Golden Goals Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Win £1M With Betmgm’s Golden Goals Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 805332 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Did not progress after winning 7f course maiden in February but has been placed twice off today's mark at Southwell (1m) this autumn and also ran well in a small-field turf race last time; probably won't be far away.
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2nd

1

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Patchy for Richard Fahey last year and has reverted to type for his new yard this time, having kicked off with a C&D win off 2lb lower in May; does like it here though, and this a bit easier, having been said to have hung right at Chester last time.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

No further progress since his successful yard debut over Hamilton's extended 1m in May and others look on better terms with the handicapper.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing sequence (on his yard debut) over C&D in May but comes here on the back of a below-form sixth at Newcastle (1m) last month; needs to get back on track.

9/2

2nd
4 (12)
Equion

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 362121 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended the turf season in good form, winning on slow ground at Leicester (1m) and Nottingham (8.3f); also suited by Tapeta but switches back to this surface on a fairly tough mark.
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8th

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 6lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive 8yo who returned from a break with two low-key runs (8.3f/7f) in June/July; should be fine over today's longer trip and is too well handicapped to rule out but needs to up his game.

12/1

9th

8

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Triple turf winner who is 1-19 on AW; perked up with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; may have needed his Nottingham reappearance last month but his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and others are more convincing.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Equion

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; didn't fire in his final two runs during the winter but has claims if he can rediscover his spark after a break.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 945954

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo; safely held over 7f on soft turf on first two starts for John Gallagher, but fared much better and belied 100-1 odds when keeping-on fourth at Kenpton (1m, AW) last month; big player if able to build on that recent effort.
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7th

6

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Drumstick

10st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Fergal O’Brien

Tailed off on hurdle/yard debut last autumn but proved a different proposition after a break when successful back on the Flat at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May, pulling over 4l clear and posting his peak RPR; evidently capable when fresh so being off for a further three months isn't a concern but he'll require another career best off 7lb higher.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Drumstick

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Kempton (1m, AW) last July but he's been well held in last two Flat runs and was tailed off on his hurdling/stable debut in September; overall record is now 0-15 and has something to prove on his return.

16/1

10

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Drumstick

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-14 on the Flat but placed a few times, most recently when close second at Kempton (1m, AW; RPR 72) for John Gallagher in July; stamina might be an issue over hurdles but he joined a good stable for jumping career.

16/1

4th
10 (10)
Wyvern

11/2

Form: 008341 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just held on from Jewel Maker to exploit a much reduced mark over C&D last month; still well handicapped on older form and his recent 3lb rise is offset by Harry Burns' claim anyway; shortlisted.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

7/2

Form: 913123 CD BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive 4yo who has collected four C&D wins this year and was placed over C&D on his last two appearances; current mark demands a career-best performance but he ought to give it a good shot.
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2nd

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins in 2024 (including a Class 5); unfortunate (hampered) not to justify market support when runner-up to Dinah Myte here in June; excuse - bled from nose - next time; recent Southwell run (fifth) should have him spot on for this.

9/2

5th

3

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ruth Carr

The last four of his five wins were over 1m on Newcastle Tapeta (hampered on sole start here); looked an unlucky loser at Newcastle on penultimate start but bled from the nose when a disappointing favourite there on latest; player if straight back to form.

11/2

8th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.

4/1

Form: 647212 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In-form veteran who was a clearcut C&D winner last month and lost out only by a nose when back here a few days later; nudged up another 2lb since last time but still considered.
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1st

8

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

10st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

On the downgrade these days but his latest fourth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m, good) was a fair effort on Monday; will need more from the same mark but this stiffer test should suit.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally struggled this season and the years look to be catching up now; an easy 1m such as this would have been a bare minimum even in his pomp and Thats My Boy Luke may be his yard's best chance.

12/1

6th

6

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is a dual winner (including over C&D) here but his recent form is not so encouraging, just seventh of 13 in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 17 days ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

5/1

Form: 836211 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 4yo who has won his last two over C&D; went up 9lb for emphatic success last time and moves up from 0-65 company today, but can't be ignored in current mood.
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4th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

All six wins have been at this track (7f/1m) but he's been below his best here on his last three starts; may have needed the run here in July but others have stronger claims.

33/1

14th

13

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Bagged a fourth C&D success in February; off since a below-par seventh over C&D in March though so needs to hit the ground running.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-5070 D

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Regressive 6yo who last won in 2021 and has been absent since finishing last on consecutive outings in the summer, the latest over C&D; considered only if lively in the betting.
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8th

2

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Summa Peto

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

disputed lead early, switched right soon after start, led overall after 1f

33/1

8th

2

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Summa Peto

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

disputed lead early, switched right soon after start, led overall after 1f

33/1

13th

6

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Summa Peto

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Appleby

awkward start

16/1

50/1

Form: 405

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced when a big-priced outsider for his three qualifying races in the spring (1m-1m2f), but makes handicap debut after a 175-day absence and will need to improve to overcome top weight.
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11

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Lesrico

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Gained a first victory at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last October and recorded a good second here in May; lightly raced since but nearest finish under a patient ride when seventh of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap last month; a player eased 1lb with underfoot conditions to suit.

10/1

7th

1

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lesrico

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Lisa Williamson

Won on soft ground in the autumn and ran big race in defeat on reappearance outing at Haydock (1m3f, good to soft) in the spring, but disappointed on his next outing (again raced too freely) and is not easy to predict.

8/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Lesrico

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win from 11 starts came in game fashion on soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) in October and he ran a fine race when runner-up behind Blue Wonder at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on his reappearance 22 days ago, coming clear of the rest; on the shortlist.

7/1

14/1

Form: 1-2549

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way after pleasing reappearance run for Marcus Tregoning in July and was sold for 22,000gns in October; on good mark for this stable/AW debut but needs to have been revitalised by his new regime.
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10th

2

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Royal Blaze

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

In-form 5yo who won twice over C&D last month (good/good to firm); probably doesn't have much margin for error after latest 4lb rise but ought to be on the premises again.

4/1

1st

1

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Triple turf winner who made it 2-2 over C&D when bouncing back with a comfortable success (good) three weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; key player.

4/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

11th
12 (5)
Ayr Poet

20/1

Form: 708175 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Opened his account for the year at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in October but two lesser efforts have followed; not the percentage call.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

50/1

Form: 538979 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Looked promising over middle distances for the Gosden stable in the spring, but all four runs for Patrick Morris this autumn have been very disappointing; needs to find a way to stop the rot.
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5th

5

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

16:53 Thirsk

Educate

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Both wins have been on Tapeta and latest was 15 months ago; respectable third at Redcar (1m6f, good) and Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in his last two runs but this is a competitive race and others are more persuasive.

7/1

3rd

2

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's; travelled well but didn't see things out as well as the first two when third at Redcar (1m6f, good; first-time visor) last month and has solid claims returned to the AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Educate

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-29, with both wins on AW; has been running no more than respectably on AW since joining Micky Hammond; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces back on turf.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £10.68
Tricast £62.29
Trifecta £91.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Drumstick

RP RATINGS:

Quiet Resolve

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mail:

Barleybrown

TOPSPEED:

Drumstick

The Times:

Drumstick

The Guardian:

Drumstick

D Express:

Drumstick

The Sun:

Quiet Resolve

Daily Record:

Quiet Resolve

The Star:

Barleybrown

Telegraph:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mirror:

Jewel Maker