14.55
Good To FirmWe Love A Bank Holiday Handicap
- Prize money: £5234
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.20
Form: 0354- BF
Last run: 164 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 3 (1) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won over 6f at Southwell in January and two sound efforts after that; C&D record is 121, both wins on fast ground last term; visor replaces cheekpieces; well drawn; chance. |
11/4 |
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5th 4 (3) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
He has not looked back after wind surgery last summer (his second such procedure), recording form figures of 212122 on his last six starts; one of the wins was over C&D and he is greatly respected despite sneaking up the weights. |
3/1 |
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2nd 5 (6) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Returned from a 103-day break to run out a ready winner of Southwell handicap in January; matched that form when second of 12 at Newcastle (also 6f) last time and ought to give another good account. |
4/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 4334-2 BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (10) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
In good form on turf in the spring but 0-12 and hasn't matched that in five starts since, including when never travelling back on AW latest. |
14/1 |
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4 (1) |
2nd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In good form on turf in the spring but he's 0-11 and hasn't matched that in four starts since, latterly in cheekpieces when well held at Beverley last time; handicapper's relenting, though. |
25/1 |
16/1
- Place: £5.40
Form: 3129-0 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 13 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
His second run for his new stable (5f, good to firm; visored first time) was a significant step up from his reappearance effort; returning to 6f will suit and he is one to consider. |
9/1 |
|
4th 8 (8) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Patchy form across final few runs for Brian Ellison last season and well beaten on recent stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk (6f, good); however, he's 5lb lower than when winning at Doncaster (5f, good to form) last June and is not a forlorn hope back at 5f in a first-time visor. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 99-4
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (10) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
0-11 but has frequently run well, finishing third Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month before a very close fourth at Redcar (6f, good); perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will eke out something extra; in the mix. |
4/1 |
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4th 9 (10) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Still a maiden after ten runs but was creditable third from awkward draw on last month's seasonal debut at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; first run after wind surgery) and looks interesting back over 6f. |
6/1 |
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3rd 7 (9) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Nine-race maiden but clear signs he was getting the hang of racing last year, placed in three of his last four starts; he has had a wind operation since last seen; market useful back from a six-month absence. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 3726-6 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (6) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
A fair 5f juvenile winner for Karl Burke but she arrives under a cloud, eighth in 5f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago; she has something to prove. |
7/1 |
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8th 7 (10) |
9th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Had some useful form as a 2yo but it's been tough going this time around; tailed off over 6f here when last seen in July; now wears cheekpieces for just the second time (runner-up in a seller when tried previously). |
20/1 |
11/1
Form: 23344-
Last run: 252 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Looked to have made the breakthrough when first past the post in a course handicap (6f, good to soft) one week ago only to be demoted for interference; got a 1lb nudge for her troubles but races off 3lb lower today; drop back to 5f a question but otherwise a player; first-time cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Below her best over 7f on last two runs; some fair efforts over 5f/6f before that; on a good mark but a bit to prove. |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 (1) |
20th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ten-race maiden; failed to improve for a seventh furlong when fifth of seven at Catterick 11 days ago; reduced mark but others may see this out more strongly. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 2331-4 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (9) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Ran two good races on AW last year; best form this year when fourth at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm; visor first time); has a bit to find with runner-up Auntie Jo on that run, but her stable is in fine form at present. |
5/1 |
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4th 3 (8) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
1-20 and although 10lb below her sole winning mark, is hard to recommend having not beaten many in three starts since returning last month; visor will need to make a big difference. |
20/1 |
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10th 5 (9) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Two uninspiring efforts this year and although she is tumbling down the weights, she has a good deal to prove, including stamina. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 6047-0
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (9) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Prevailed at Redcar (5f, good to firm) most recently, building on reappearance effort and taking record in blinkers to 2-6; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; respected. |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: 2763-6
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (3) |
19th Feb 2026 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
20-race maiden; quiet this winter (had a wind op in November) and although last season's turf best gives her claims, she has too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces now tried. |
16/1 |
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10th 3 (2) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-19; recent efforts have seen a few backward steps, including when last of eight here (7f) latest; hood discarded in favour of first-time tongue-tie and visor, which need to have positive effect. |
14/1 |
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8th 3 (3) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed several times but still a maiden and has weak claims on her handicap form since returned to AW; however, this drop to 0-50 classified level may have positive effect. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 80-32
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (6) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Promise in 5f maidens at Newcastle early in the year; no impact in two handicaps in May and now returns from three months off; stable run three in the race. |
25/1 |
|
3 (5) |
31st May 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Showed he possessed ability when twice placed in Newcastle maidens (5f, Tapeta) earlier in year; no show on turf/handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time, but one for the shortlist back on AW. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 336-
Last run: 223 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (5) |
26th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Starts slowly; beaten a head in a novice at Ripon (6f, good) in May but she's not matched that level in three starts since, including in maiden/novice company the last twice; returns to handicap company having been dropped another 3lb; others preferred. |
12/1 |
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7 (2) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Starts slowly; beaten before stamina for 1m was tested at Ripon last time, a track she'd run very well at in May; can't support with confidence. |
12/1 |
|
5 (6) |
7th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
0-6, untested beyond 6f and has come under early pressure on last two starts; below par in Thirsk handicap (6f, good) most recently but before that she went close in a novice here (6f, good), and she's a leading contender if replicating that form now tackling 1m (mixed messages on breeding). |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.12 |
| Tricast | £59.99 |
| Trifecta | £107.80 |
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