17.10
Good To SoftGoing Is Good Handicap
- Prize money: £7731
- 0m 7f 127y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.30
- Place: £2.10
Form: 475-11 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 (7) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Record of 0-13 since hat-trick last season but he is in a consistent vein of form, having been placed over 1m1f/1m2f in last five runs, latest at Ayr (soft); solid chance, despite dropping back in trip; has won over C&D. |
11/2 |
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3rd 6 (7) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has a record of 0-12 since hat-trick last season and is suffering from seconditis at present but wouldn't need much improvement to go one better; ran creditably, beaten only 1l, at Chester (1m2f, soft) last Saturday; in the mix. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 122321
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (9) |
7th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has three wins over C&D but last two starts suggest she needs to come down the weights before she is ready to win again; first-time cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
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6th 10 (3) |
21st Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Three wins and a second from four previous visits here; has been holding her form well elsewhere and soft ground was perhaps a factor in finishing no better than fifth at Sandown last time; that was off this career-high figure but every chance of being involved back here. |
10/1 |
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5th 7 (5) |
29th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Productive and consistent filly who ran respectably at Chester most recently, taking record in handicaps (AW/turf) to 111223212; new mark is 5lb higher but she look solid. |
5/1 |
16/1
- Place: £10.40
Form: 31-37
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (10) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Sole win from 18 starts came in a Wolverhampton maiden in November 2024 (8.5f, AW) but he was placed here off higher marks earlier this year, and has been unfortunate not to go a bit closer on his last two runs; not dismissed in a first-time visor. |
16/1 |
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8th 7 (4) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Just 1-17 but he's well handicapped on three placed efforts here over 1m here in the spring; had a major blip at Epsom in July, but he didn't get the breaks at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time and he's in the mix back at this track. |
10/1 |
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7th 4 (2) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Regressive gelding who's been as far as 1m2f and runs over this trip for the first time since his 2yo debut for Harry Eustace; happier on the AW than turf but is some way down the pecking order after his Epsom blowout (eased). |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 3126
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (8) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
AW maiden winner in March; second handicap run was better than her first and she still has time to do better again; unraced on slower than good but her half-sister Star Jasmine won on heavy; finishing effort at Chester last time suggests this stiff track will help. |
4/1 |
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4th 1 (1) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Landed 7f Wolverhampton maiden in March but she came in only sixth of eight on her handicap debut at Newmarket (1m) 26 days ago; she needs to get back on track. |
10/1 |
|
4 (1) |
18th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Solid record (312) over 7f, latest effort at Catterick switched to turf from AW; remains open to progress and should be suited by this extra furlong (half-sister to two 1m winners); interesting. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 543-27
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (9) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Won at last year's Galway festival (7f) but didn't come close to staging a repeat when returned there in July; has lack of stamina as a possible excuse for another below-par run at Haydock (1m2f) a fortnight ago but doesn't obviously arrive near the top of his game. |
16/1 |
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10th 6 (8) |
3rd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won at last year's Galway festival but didn't come close to staging a repeat when returned there last time, his second successive below-par effort; his peak form has been achieved around 7f so has stamina and wellbeing to prove. |
9/1 |
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14th 2 (16) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Only one pound higher than when winning at last year's festival; had the same high draw then, so should not be ruled out; has to bounce back from a below-par Salisbury run; previous fourth placings at Doncaster and Thirsk were respectable; had the same high draw last year. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 555-44
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Fairly useful Flat racer who came second in two novice hurdles (one over C&D) in spring; well beaten on last month's handicap debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good), though, and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Fairly useful Flat racer who came second in two novice hurdles for new stable in the spring, despite racing too freely; probably needs to improve on this handicap debut but that's possible. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 332-96 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (3) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024, but he's drawn a blank since and has struggled on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; has plenty to prove and yard also runs Evelyn's Phoenix. |
16/1 |
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8th 7 (4) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and has been well held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last three starts; bit to prove and he needs a big turnaround back in this sphere; cheekpieces reapplied. |
16/1 |
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4th 8 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Two low-grade Flat wins in 2024 (7.5f-1m); well beaten on recent Market Rasen hurdles debut (2m, juvenile maiden; 150-1); connections waste no time by dropping him into a claimer; difficult to identify a positive angle. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 243-26 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (3) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Seized the chance to dominate from the front at Lingfield (1m2f) this month, opening his account at the 18th attempt; only fifth of nine there (1m4f) since, though, and overall profile remains unconvincing. |
14/1 |
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5th 1 (1) |
10th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Went close at Lingfield last month before going one better here a week ago (again 1m2f), beating six rivals to notch his first success at the 18th attempt; a 5lb penalty still leaves him well treated on his previous form but he's yet to fully prove himself over this far. |
3/1 |
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1st 6 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Had dropped a long way in the weights when beaten just a neck over C&D 17 days ago; that took his record to 0-17, but a repeat would give him every chance in this company; may be worth chancing. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 034-41
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (6) |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Dual 1m winner who has raced mostly on AW in the last year, latterly running well over sharp 9.5f then finishing weakly over 1m2f; has stamina to prove, faced with a stiffer test back on turf. |
16/1 |
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6th 3 (6) |
13th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Has a patchy profile but he won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and was as good as ever when runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last time; only 1lb higher back on Polytrack and he could make another bold bid. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 91-149
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (8) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Four-time AW winner, most recently at Southwell (1m, AW) in April off 3lb lower than today, but he's been below best in his two starts since cheekpieces went on, including when beating only one rival home at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; that was his first run since May and it may have been needed. |
25/1 |
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11th 9 (9) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) in April; well held in his bid for a double at Lingfield last time, but he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form and his first was over C&D; could go well back at this track after a break. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
12th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) five weeks ago, but he does handle Polytrack; respected despite a 4lb rise with cheekpieces now given a go. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 4121-5 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 7 (7) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Steadily regressive 4yo who is yet to add to his two 2yo wins; ran fairly well when fourth on last two outings, latterly over C&D in refitted cheekpieces, but others in this field have more appealing profiles. |
14/1 |
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4th 4 (3) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Both wins on soft/heavy ground over 7f in 2024; quite inconsistent since but did run respectably when fourth of 12 at Brighton (1m, good) 23 days ago; cheekpieces back on. |
6/1 |
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4th 1 (4) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not the most consistent but is well treated on his best form and drops into a 0-70 for the first time; worth a second look. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 541-97 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Winning 2yo at 7f; had a rough ride in handicaps since and a better run on AW in March has been followed by some ordinary efforts; needs first-time cheekpieces to stir things up. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Close second at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March when 5lb higher; however, unable to replicate that form across his three starts since and he's won just one of his 17 outings. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 622-78
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (12) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Debut winner at Pontefract (5f, soft) early last season and knocking on the door on AW at Newcastle and Southwell (7f) later in the year; excuses for poor Chester run - drawn wide and hampered - latest but does need to bounce back in a newly applied hood; easing mark a plus. |
16/1 |
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13th 11 (11) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Winless since her debut at Pontefract last April but not disgraced given she was set a lot to do when a close eighth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark. |
25/1 |
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8th 8 (10) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made a winning debut at Pontefract (5f, soft) just over a year ago and went down only narrowly in two Tapeta nurseries in the autumn (the first over C&D); will need to step foward from her reappearance here in March, though. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 606-
Last run: 184 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
Winner here in first-time cheekpieces last summer and responded well to first-time blinkers in June; generally struggled otherwise for this yard but it's not impossible to make a case back on the AW, off a sliding mark, switched to a visor. |
16/1 |
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6th 2 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins were on AW last summer when trained by Hugo Palmer; decent second at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but below that level at Carlisle and Ripon since; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
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7th 5 (8) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Dual AW winner for previous yard; far from solid on his form for current stable, clear best effort when 80-1 second at Wetherby on penultimate start; 0-7 in this sphere. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.93 |
| Tricast | £318.22 |
| Trifecta | £710.90 |