14.25
Good To SoftNever Ordinary At bet365 Handicap
- Prize money: £7731
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £3.30
Form: 514-
Last run: 224 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10 (11) |
26th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Prominent racer who won in good style here (1m, good) in April on his handicap and seasonal debut; has failed to progress but gelded since last time and the return to the Rowley Mile could give him a boost. |
14/1 |
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9th 11 (2) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Showed fairly useful form in the spring, including reappearance win, and last two efforts can be excused; however, still needs to prove he can defy this sort of mark. |
25/1 |
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4 (17) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Made virtually all for a clearcut win on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) in April but hit with 9lb rise for that success and he's been vulnerable in two subsequent runs; reported to have had post-race heat stress at Newmarket last month but this is a deeper race and others are preferred; the hood worn last time is removed. |
14/1 |
15/2
- Place: £2.90
Form: 2-11 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Both wins in AW novices (7f/1m) early this year; runner-up over 1m in two of his four starts on turf but below form in both spheres on last two outings; bit to prove, including on softer than good. |
14/1 |
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5th 3 (15) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins in AW novices (7f/1m), but runner-up in two of his three starts on turf (both over this trip on straight tracks); needs to put a modest effort at Southwell (1m, AW) behind him, though. |
14/1 |
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13th 10 (2) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
C&D novice winner who was a close third in a warm 3yo handicap over C&D last month; beaten 5l when runner-up at Newmarket since but behind a fast-improving winner and the AW may be more his thing; major player back here. |
11/2 |
11/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 12
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (4) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
This 3yo has very much gone the right way since an AW debut success in March, including two 1m Ascot handicap wins (another excellent run there when third in Britannia at Royal meeting); caught wide and too far back when eighth of 17 in handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month and that shouldn't be taken to suggest his improvement has come to a halt; won't need to advance his form too much to make his presence felt in Group company. |
8/1 |
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8th 1 (15) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Good effort in the Britannia at Royal Ascot is flanked by two Ascot wins, latest in big field on King George day (1m, good) when taking form figures to 123131; progressive and very solid. |
11/2 |
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1st 8 (17) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Progressive 3yo who strolled home in a C&D handicap in May and performed even better when a close third in the Britannia here (again good to firm) the following month; that run more than justifies a further 5lb rise in the weights and he's a major player again on a course he clearly handles very well. |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 4413-
Last run: 176 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
14th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Godolphin runner who is 0-3 since handicapping but posted a good effort (neck second over 1m2f) at Newmarket most recently and that form is working out nicely; possibilities despite going up 4lb. |
5/2 |
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2nd 2 (4) |
4th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, headed and no extra towards finish |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 (4) |
4th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Improved with each of his first three 2yo runs, getting off the mark at Thirsk in September (7f, good to soft); looked to find 1m an inadequate test here on his reappearance 17 days ago (first run since a gelding operation) and can do better over today's longer trip. |
7/2 |
9/2
Form: 422-
Last run: 176 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 18 (9) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Landed a Southwell maiden (1m3f, AW; 30-100) in August, but held in three starts back in handicaps since (in blinkers last time); has raced freely, but he may settle better in a bigger field and this race has gone to a 3yo three times in the last six years. |
7/1 |
|
12 (9) |
21st Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 14y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Only 1-8 and disappointed at Windsor (1m3f; raced freely) when the return to soft ground was expected to benefit; however, could settle better in the new blinkers and he is a course winner. |
5/1 |
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9 (1) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Record is 1-7, the win in 1m3f AW maiden two starts ago; beaten favourite latest but wasn't disgraced; well bred and may do better still. |
7/4 |
9/1
Form: 731-
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Sole success came in a Kempton AW novice in December 2024; has been beaten in eight handicaps since, latest when a place behind Nakaaha when third of six at Bath (1m, firm) last month; no margin for error off this mark but should find a race soon. |
7/1 |
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3rd 7 (1) |
27th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
AW form features his sole win, as a 2yo, and close second at Chelmsford when last seen; by mo means certain to go one better, with turf record (76537) not totally convincing. |
5/1 |
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11 (10) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made all to win a 7f novice at Kempton last December; 0-5 in handicaps this year and finished behind Arctician at Kempton 13 days ago (tongue tie first time; well backed); something better could be brewing. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 5467-0
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (7) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who won three handicaps last year, including in a big field at York (1m, good) in September; campaign ended with two lesser runs and off since, but he's just 1lb higher than at York and is not written off. |
40/1 |
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10th 12 (11) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Front-runner; two C&D wins this summer and went in again in a big field at York (1m, good) under Sam Feilden last month; faded over 1m2f there a fortnight ago but can bounce back returned to shorter; acts on heavy. |
18/1 |
11/2
Form: 15- D BF
Last run: 181 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Ended last season firmly on the up with gutsy success in 1m4f Newmarket handicap in October; this low-mileage son of Sea The Stars has more to offer in 2026 and is well in the mix despite dropping in trip and up 6lb for his return. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 (1) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Gelded in May and firmly back on track with waiting tactics at Redcar (second) and Sandown (last-gasp win) on next two outings, both 1m2f on good to firm; raced more prominently when soundly beaten at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f) on latest outing; needs to resume improvement over new trip. |
7/1 |
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4 (12) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 1m 3f 44y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Gelded after second start this term and firmly back on track with waiting tactics in his two handicaps since, taking second at Redcar and winning by a neck at Sandown (both 1m2f on good to firm); up another 6lb but he's now heading the right way. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 00218-
Last run: 229 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (6) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Sole win came as a 2yo last August but he's been runner-up from off the pace on varied ground in three of his last five starts, over this sort of trip on last two occasions; each-way contender again. |
6/1 |
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4 (5) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 104y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
No match for the progressive Bosphorus Rose at Catterick latest (soft), but didn't fail for stamina on that second 1m4f outing; new career-low mark despite that above-par run, and return to sounder turf is fine. |
6/1 |
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4 (4) |
23rd Jul 2025 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Held up this season; second at Chester (1m2f) in May is easily the best of his five runs this season and he was tailed off at Epsom latest on first attempt at 1m4f; visored last four starts and tongue tied latest, but cheekpieces (tried once as 2yo, below form) return; unraced on softer than good. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 231- D
Last run: 155 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he's struggled in five runs for his current yard; now 19lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove on this drop back in trip; headgear removed. |
12/1 |
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7th 2 (8) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo; barely beat a rival in five handicap runs in 2025 (sold after the first of them) but he has tumbled down the weights and has his first run in 0-70 company with new headgear fitted; market confidence should be noted. |
10/1 |
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10th 11 (11) |
17th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
AW novice success on final 2yo start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season, leaving Charlie Appleby after first occasion; fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt a big revival. |
50/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £130.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £147.73 |
| Tricast | £1337.35 |
| Trifecta | £777.10 |