17.07
GoodWilliam Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap
- Prize money: £12885
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.00
- Place: £3.70
Form: 09-932 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 16 (19) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Won big-field handicaps over C&D (good to firm) and at Goodwood (5f, good) last July, and this 9yo returned from wind surgery with a back-to-form, neck second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; Harry Vigors removes a valuable 7lb and this prominent-racer could be bang there once more. |
16/1 |
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2nd 7 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Narrowly landed big-field events at York and Goodwood last July, both for Warren Fentiman; ended the year quietly but he has had a wind op since last seen and is only 1lb higher than for the Goodwood win. |
16/1 |
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1 (4) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
July yielded big-field 5f wins at York and Goodwood but two runs since have been underwhelming; return to Class 4 company asks a less-demanding question of him and he has won four times on Newcastle's Tapeta; a revival is quite possible. |
7/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 180313 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (18) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again. |
8/1 |
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4th 4 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up. |
13/2 |
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1st 4 (3) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb. |
7/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: -27249 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
29th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Useful 5f turf form in 2025 but his season slowed down later in the year and he's been below best, despite the reduced mark, this term; 0-3 on Newcastle AW but he did handle that Tapeta earlier in his career, so perhaps the switch to this track might pay off in first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
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4th 9 (17) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Second to Castan in a division of this race in 2025; led for a long way when fourth of eight at Musselburgh 17 days ago; 6lb below his last winning mark; has plenty in his favour. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: -34211 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Grand old veteran who can be forgiven his defeat in a Class 2 at York last time, having won at this level the time before at Beverley (2lb lower); had 119 races and yet this is his first visit here. |
16/1 |
|
18th 18 (4) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Hugely admirable 12yo whose seven York wins include this race in 2019 and 2021, and he built upon last month's reappearance second at Ripon (5f, good) to win at Beverley (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; however, there's a suspicion he may find a big-field Class 2 such as this too hot nowadays. |
20/1 |
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1st 4 (2) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Legendary 12yo who has won 18 of his 117 races; fine second at Ripon on reappearance (5f, good), rain will help and although yet to win in four runs here, wouldn't rule him out. |
13/2 |
50/1
Form: /87-50 D
Last run: 96 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 18 (15) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Hasn't built on his success at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; not disgraced when sixth over C&D nine days ago but he'll need more if he's to return to winning ways. |
12/1 |
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6th 22 (5) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Won off this mark in small field at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; ran pretty well on next two starts but down the field at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) latest and others are preferred in a hotter race than he's used to. |
33/1 |
|
8th 8 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
A wind op last spring had a positive effect; back to winning ways with a ready Southwell win in March; both runs since have been respectable but others in the field look better handicapped. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 24-811 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (5) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Lacks recent match practice, remains on career-high mark and won't have her apparent ideal ground (good to firm) unless the weather lends her a big hand; not the percentage call. |
16/1 |
|
3 (6) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Poor draw when fourth behind Clearpoint here in September; dominant display when seeing off seven rivals from the front here three weeks ago; 6lb rise demands another career best but she's on an upward curve. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 696-86 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Up in grade after winning a Class 5 at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) but had dropped to a tempting mark; wouldn't count the 6lb rise against him. |
9/1 |
|
1st 1 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won his first two starts but beaten 17 times since; down the field at Thirsk on last week's reappearance but drops in grade today and the slower ground should suit. |
10/1 |
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14th 12 (14) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
0-16 since winning his first two races and beat just one home in a division of this race 12 months ago; now 8lb lower but he carries risks after seven months off. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 514136 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance. |
4/1 |
|
4th 6 (4) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger. |
10/1 |
|
8th 14 (11) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: /1820- D BF
Last run: 318 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (16) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Has claims on his narrow Beverley win in April (5f, good to soft; only 2lb higher here), but he was never the slightest threat over C&D next time after a sluggish start; needs to bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
12th 10 (6) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Beat 18 rivals to win over C&D (good) last July and went close over 5.4f here on his next two starts; regained the winning thread at Beverley (5f, good to soft) four weeks ago and he's only 2lb higher today; respected. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 (2) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Good form in York sprints last summer; no more than respectable efforts in two AW outings this winter but feasibly treated on those York efforts if a return to turf sparks a revival. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: -84125 D BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (8) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Boasts a decent record around this time of year; below par on turf last time but he's bounced back from blips before and he's in off the same mark as when going close over C&D in March; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
10th 2 (7) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Close third, despite traffic issues, in AW contest when last seen two months ago; defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and warrants respect back here. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 013461 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 14 (12) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Multiple winner, including here; quiet this season but it was the same last campaign before he won on his third outing; handy mark. |
20/1 |
|
17th 1 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Eight-time winner, including twice over C&D; shaped as if retaining ability when eighth of ten at Nottingham (40-1) on return but may need another run to put him spot-on. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (10) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively. |
20/1 |
11/1
Form: 33-840 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (2) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Poorly drawn and well beaten on seasonal reappearance here (6f) in April, but much more competitive when third at Carlisle (5f, good; 9-2) 16 days ago; bypassed an option at Catterick on Saturday (unsuitable ground) in favour of this; rain - three wins on soft - would aid his cause. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly drawn) but he's not the percentage call unless the ground is soft; has gained all handicap wins on that surface. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 303466 D
Last run: 76 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly. |
15/8 |
10/1
Form: 345-5R CD BF
Last run: 93 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 4 (1) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached. |
33/1 |
|
14th 6 (6) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared. |
10/1 |
|
1 (6) |
9th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 635-55 D
Last run: 153 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
109 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb
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7 (7) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
No impact in two York sprints last month but he's slipped to a good mark and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue. |
16/1 |
|
19th 8 (10) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won first two starts at 5f on heavy and good to soft but things haven't been easy for him since, on turf or the AW, and has yet to prove 6f suits. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 268-16 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (9) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Handles most ground but all of his four wins have been on good to firm; last success was at Ayr (5f) 12 months ago but that was on his reappearance and he's only 1lb higher for today's return; needs a close look after 221 days off. |
6/1 |
|
11th 1 (12) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Winning reappearance at Ayr (5f) in May and returned to form with a close call at Catterick 20 days ago; however, inconclusive AW form from just two attempts and offputting that he hasn't run on sand since late 2023. |
6/1 |
|
3 (4) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Made a winning return to action at Ayr in May but two runs since have been disappointing, even allowing for the higher grade; needs a full revival but he has run well here in the past. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £171.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £156.33 |
| Tricast | £890.90 |
| Trifecta | £1093.80 |
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