14.20
GoodPhoenix Drilling Ground Investigation Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 5f 7y
- Class 6
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
3/1
Form: -69111 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (9) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Two wins this summer, the latest over C&D 13 days ago when having a bit to spare; a 4lb higher mark may prove less of a hindrance than the widest stall. |
9/2 |
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1st 2 (1) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Often front-runner; course winner over 7f last June and gained her fifth success when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) five starts ago; behind Barmyblade when third over this C&D before a lesser effort at Thirsk 11 days ago; could bounce back in this lower grade. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
24th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won this race last year and she scored over 5f here (good) last month; can be a bit up and down but she's finished a creditable third in last two runs, including at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on Wednesday; shortlisted. |
9/1 |
9/2
Form: 3-1532 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 (11) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Her last win came at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 11 months ago but after a promising reappearance in April it's largely been a struggle; seventh of ten at Hamilton off 1lb higher last Friday will need improving on. |
20/1 |
|
7th 13 (11) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner in September 2024 (good to soft); two wins in 2025, but hasn't shown her best form so far this term; on a good mark as a result, so not out of it. |
25/1 |
|
5th 10 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Ran okay on her seasonal return in April but she hasn't built on it in four runs since; had 17 runs at 6f+ and she has been unplaced in all of them. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 7-7246 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (11) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Posted a second-place finish in May but isn't particularly solid on the rest of his 2025 form; further drop in weights takes him to 10lb below last winning mark. |
16/1 |
|
6 (1) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
Runner-up at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in May but he has been below his best in five starts since; needs a return to form with the visor back on for the first time since 2021. |
7/1 |
|
10th 8 (12) |
21st Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Four-time C&D winner; runner-up here in May but not in anything like the same form since and needs to stage a revival. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 669-93
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
17th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Displayed a dark side when virtually refusing to race at Southwell on his seasonal/stable debut (also first run after gelding and wind operations) but he left that behind when a major eyecatcher at Chelmsford five weeks ago, held up under restraint but making a notable move in the fourth furlong, only for those exertions to take their toll late on; should be capable of better and while there is a slight concern he might fluff the start again, he's an intriguing contender against exposed opposition. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
12th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well held in three runs for Craig Lidster last year and he virtually refused to race on recent handicap/stable at Southwell (first run after wind/gelding operations); has plenty to prove on several counts and can only be watched at present. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-7614 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up off her basement handicap mark on stable debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in June and also ran well when fourth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; not really favoured by today's weights but can give another good account. |
8/1 |
|
4th 9 (3) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Ex-Ewan Whillans; sound run on stable debut when second at Wetherby last time (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 (4) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a Hamilton seller last June for Ewan Whillans (5f, good; visor first time); disappointing since; stable debut. |
50/1 |
6/1
Form: -66321 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (9) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Her last three wins have all been over C&D but she hasn't been firing recently; the return to this track for the first time this year needs to have an impact. |
16/1 |
|
11th 13 (12) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Posted a good third over 5f here in June but she's beaten just one rival in two subsequent outings at Hamilton and back here; this course scorer needs to take a big step forward. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss at Wetherby (5.5f) last month but she failed to beat a rival at Hamilton last time; handles most ground but has a bit to prove again after that last run and others are more solid. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 844323 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (5) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Better strike-rate on turf than AW and beaten in a C&D classified on latest AW start; two midfield finishes on turf have followed, the latest on Monday, and others appeal more for win purposes. |
7/1 |
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6th 5 (6) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Has been a grand servant to the yard with two of his nine wins coming over C&D; latest success came at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month and he should not be far away. |
7/1 |
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6th 12 (3) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Scored over C&D (fifth course victory) in July and not discredited with fourth of six in 5f classified event at Wolverhampton ten day ago; very much one to consider back here. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 9-007
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
Yet to offer much at all, tried in a hood when last of seven in 5f Ayr handicap 11 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
|
7 (7) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Big prices and modest form in two 5f handicaps this summer, most recently at Hamilton on Thursday; plenty to find in first-time hood. |
50/1 |
|
9 (3) |
17th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Fared a bit better when beaten under 5l at Musselburgh on handicap debut 16 days ago but she'll need to raise her game again to take this. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.63 |
| Tricast | £93.82 |
| Trifecta | £185.20 |