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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19th 18 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
The addition of a tongue-tie saw him return to winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in June; the tongue-tie was left off on last month's stable debut and he ran creditably in fifth at Southwell; this may prove too competitive. |
16/1 |
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5th 9 (1) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made it 3-4 on Tapeta when winning off 4lb lower early last month; a poor effort on turf a few weeks ago will need forgiving but he's the type to respond positively to a change of yard and the headgear coming off, so holds possibilities. |
20/1 |
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6th 2 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Triple turf winner who made it 3-5 on AW when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) last month; ran another good race when a close second at Ripon (6f, good) last time and he's respected off only 1lb higher. |
4/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Scored off this mark at Thirsk in May; has generally run to form since but he hasn't been at his best in two visits to Ripon; new headgear tried this afternoon. |
20/1 |
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4th 6 (9) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Multiple winner over 5f-7f, including here; versatile regarding ground; 1lb higher than latest win at Thirsk in May; matched that effort on his penultimate start but may find a couple too good on these terms. |
10/1 |
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4th 1 (6) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Two wins and a second from three visits to Nottingham, all over this trip on fast ground; 1lb higher than for his latest second; one to take seriously. |
2/1 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (10) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
A fairly useful 6f winner; underwent breathing surgery before posting good placed efforts in 6f handicaps at Chester and Doncaster in June; not out of things after a break. |
9/1 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Scored over C&D last July and he signalled he is ready to go in again on the back of breathing surgery when a very good head second of ten in 6f Chester handicap a week ago; merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb. |
5/2 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (6) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Hit a purple patch when completing a quick hat-trick at Nottingham (6f) in June; posted a respectable fifth of ten at Newmarket (6f) last time and very much one to consider given he has run well on all three previous visits here. |
5/1 |
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5th 6 (6) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Close third to Spring Bloom over C&D last week when bidding for a four-timer after wins elsewhere (maiden previously); still on career-high mark but, by the same token, remains in good form; not dismissed. |
5/1 |
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3rd 4 (8) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Took 17 attempts to get off the mark but now on a four-timer after wins at Leicester (twice) and Nottingham in recent months (all 6f on good/good to firm); only up another 2lb and merits plenty of respect in his current mood. |
5/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (8) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Cheekpieces had a positive early impact during a good spell for her yard last month but she's been below par as favourite the past twice; much will depend on the effect of a new form of headgear. |
8/1 |
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6th 1 (3) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Back in form, following her Salisbury win (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) with an unlucky second here and she wasn't beaten far despite finishing sixth last time; mark hasn't really gone anywhere so should be on the scene once more. |
7/2 |
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6th 6 (1) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Resurgent 4yo who won an apprentice handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago and she didn't get much luck when a close second at Chepstow last Wednesday; 2lb higher here but she remains well treated on old form and is strongly respected. |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.70 |
| Tricast | £261.38 |
| Trifecta | £342.70 |
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