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 4 (6) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Consistent gelding who recently underwent a third round of wind surgery; C&D win in January came off this mark and he won't mind coming back up from 5f, so he's one to consider, returned to blinkers from cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
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5th 3 (4) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Added to his two Beverley wins when scoring on Tapeta at Southwell (6f) in January; only 1lb higher than for that success and he's run plenty of good races since including when third at Hamilton (5f, good) last month; respected on his first run after another wind operation. |
11/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (9) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
14-race maiden who has been struggling for a while; second start for the stable when never dangerous at Catterick (22-1) on Wednesday. |
20/1 |
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8th 1 (6) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
14-race maiden who was out of form around this time last year for Kevin Ryan; didn't make the track for his following yard and finished tenth of 12 in this headgear combination three weeks ago; that was his stable debut and first run for 328 days so not inconceivable he can do better from a mark in freefall; watch the market. |
33/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (8) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Two wins at 5f, latest at Doncaster last June; disappointing recently; on a good mark so could go well with blinkers on for first time (fair run when visored first time) but stamina to prove. |
15/2 |
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11th 13 (16) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Better signs for new stable when fourth with visor added at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in April but he finished tailed off at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and the headgear is now discarded. |
33/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (7) |
20th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won over 6f here in August and two creditable runs since, notably when second over 6f here last time; seems to stay 7f, and one to consider. |
4/1 |
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2nd 5 (10) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Finally won when prevailing by a neck over C&D in August and ran a fair race 13 days ago, though he was hanging late on; still appeals as one of the safer options here. |
11/4 |
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4th 1 (2) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had been expensive to follow but returned to AW to finally break his duck in a 14-runner C&D handicap last month, beating next-time-out winner Donald (due to run in first division at 7:00); this 4yo could still be fairly treated off 3lb higher. |
5/2 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
5f handicap wins at Redcar and Nottingham this year; close up in second at Bath and Musselburgh on his last two starts; should remain competitive. |
8/1 |
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2nd 2 (6) |
25th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
He's been up and down this season but has won twice (5f, good to firm) and was a good second at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) last time when denied a clear run; no surprise if this progressive 4yo makes amends today. |
3/1 |
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2nd 2 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Northern raider who has won twice on fast ground over 5f this season; had poor track position when below form at Beverley recently; no surprise if he bounces back quickly over this slightly longer trip. |
5/2 |
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 |
|
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 |
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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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