17.53
Good To FirmJoy Silvester Barbering Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 18y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
3/1
Form: 5-0801 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Currently 2-3 on Tapeta but he's generally struggled since leaving Karl Burke, his only win coming when allowed his own way in a small field last summer (been dropped in lately); the first-time tongue-tie will need to make a difference. |
14/1 |
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6th 2 (6) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
5-24; hit by the handicapper after making all at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June, and has taken a while to come back down the weights (now 3lb below that winning mark); posted low-key seasonal reappearance at Leicester; cheekpieces introduced seeking more. |
25/1 |
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11 (9) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Scored off 3lb higher at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June but he's not come close to that form since and was seventh of nine on Leicester reappearance last month; plenty to prove and four of his five wins were as 2yo; cheekpieces added. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 6-6245
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (2) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
5f winner here as a 3yo whose losing run is up to 14, but she has finished runner-up on the Kempton Polytrack (7f/1m) the last twice; up 1lb but still high on the list with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
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2nd 6 (3) |
14th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Has to prove her stamina for 1m but she arrives on the back of a good second here last week (7f), headed late on and finishing clear of the third; runs off the same mark and commands plenty of respect. |
5/2 |
6/1
Form: 4-4198 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (10) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Still on career-high mark but latest effort (when bidding for 6f double) suggests he remains in form, and his Pontefract record is largely consistent; solid contender. |
6/1 |
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3rd 1 (6) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has won on a range of surfaces but two 6f wins in 2025 came on good to firm and he was racing on that surface for the first time since when winning at Thirsk last week; back up 3lb and has another good run in him. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Two 6f wins on fast ground last season; made a pleasing return to action at Newcastle (6f) in March and raced away from the main action when well held back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) since; not discounted. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 530-6
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more. |
17/2 |
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9 (2) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more. |
17/2 |
|
4th 8 (9) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Off the mark at sixth attempt when scoring with hood added at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; finished a 5l sixth in both runs since but he had some traffic issues on both occasions and still looks feasibly treated on his peak form; could be a big factor if he gets the breaks this time. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 231240 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (9) |
5th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Two solid efforts in 6f handicaps (including over C&D), given she blew the start each time, before not looking to see out 7f last time; can't be left out of calculations. |
10/1 |
|
7 (7) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
In the frame in both 6f handicaps (turf/AW) since winning AW novice over that trip in February; sometimes loses ground at the start and/or races too freely but is open to improvement over this new trip if all goes to plan. |
13/2 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
5th May 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Serial hard-puller who made a pleasing turf/handicap debut last time despite another untidy start; should have more to offer when tightening things up and a 2lb rise looks fair, so she's one to consider. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 223-14 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (10) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Sole win from 12 starts came in C&D maiden in May and she took her AW record to 22312 when a 4l second of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 19 days ago; can go well. |
7/1 |
|
4 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Hasn't always enjoyed the rub of the green in four turf handicaps, but hasn't been disgraced; interesting back on the AW (record 2231) and worth a second look. |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 (2) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Made winning reappearance in a 6f fillies' maiden at Chelmsford in May; better form in handicaps on next two starts and when below par at Windsor last time it was a Class 5; could resume her progress back down in grade. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 5190-7 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Both wins over 6f (good to soft and good), latterly at Doncaster last July when fending off one who won his next two, the pair clear; winless since but he had some excuses and is weighted to go well at this realistic level. |
8/1 |
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14 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
C&D win (good) in July; respectable efforts in defeat since but he missed an intended run due to heavy going last October and conditions could be an issue. |
20/1 |
|
9 (13) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won a 6f Chepstow maiden on good to soft last season; fair form this term, winning off 5lb lower at Doncaster in July (6f, good) and creditable fourth over 5.5f at Chester last time (soft); return to 6f will suit; chance. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 3-2842
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (8) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Difficult to recommend judged on last five starts, in which he's beaten very few opponents; supporters will cling to the hope that blinkers (replacing a visor) will help and that his two successes have come at Catterick. |
16/1 |
|
2 (6) |
22nd Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Below par on his last four starts, but Catterick (5f, good) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction and he won there (6f, good to soft) in July on his last encounter with slow ground; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
10 (7) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
6f win here in July off 1lb higher; not beaten many home in three runs since and a visor is now reached for (has been wearing cheekpieces). |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: /69-53
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (7) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Made it 0-16 when well beaten here 16 days ago; however, this was his first attempt at 7f and he was running well over 6f previously (AW/good to firm); might not be far away off a career-low mark back down in trip. |
5/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Remains a maiden but not disgraced when third of six in 6f Yarmouth handicap 18 days ago; possibilities. |
7/1 |
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3rd 6 (6) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Remains winless but he resumed from four months off with a good second of nine in 6f Southwell handicap 16 days ago; in the mix nudged up 1lb. |
9/4 |
25/1
Form: -53817 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (9) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark in a maiden at Leicester in May (6f, good to firm), but her form in handicaps since has been patchy; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt. |
16/1 |
|
10th 14 (14) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Finally won her maiden when scoring at Leicester in May; 0-6 in handicaps since but she went close off this mark at Windsor (also 6f, good to firm) last month and didn't get the breaks at Salisbury last time. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 (8) |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Leicester maiden winner in May (7f, good to firm); similar form when second over Windsor's 6f on her penultimate start (good to firm) but beaten further back there 11 days ago when soft ground was no excuse; seems inconsistent. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.70 |
| Tricast | £261.38 |
| Trifecta | £342.70 |
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