16.45
GoodBetfred “Play Fred’s £5 Million” Handicap
- Prize money: £11514.8
- 0m 7f 37y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1
Form: 4-0984
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (6) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Record is only 1-15 and it's 15 months since the win; however, has clear possibilities on these terms switched to a seller, provided he takes well to added blinkers. |
5/2 |
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9 (4) |
22nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Bumped into one at Haydock and his subsequent flop as favourite can be ignored, with him said to have pulled too hard on soft ground; this mark ought to be within range. |
8/1 |
|
4 (2) |
2nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Reduced mark and showed signs of a return to form in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ffos Las in June; duly stepped up when second of 12 at Haydock (7f, good) last month; back up 3lb and another for the shortlist. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 465-
Last run: 233 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (1) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Warm favourite for his Newcastle debut in November but could only manage fourth; no real progress since and although he should be sharper with a recent run behind him, he does have a bit to prove now upped to a mile and fitted with a visor. |
12/1 |
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3 (5) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
No progress in 6f AW events in late 2024; however, may be capable of better now handicapping over new trip on turf; market should offer further guidance on reappearance. |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
19th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
9/4
Form: -44621 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Couple of stronger performances since upped to 7f, finishing neck second at Haydock then going one better at Sandown, both on good ground; respected with further improvement plausible. |
9/4 |
|
10 (7) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Unexposed filly who seemed to benefit from the step up to 7f when going close in a Haydock handicap (7f, good) last Friday; 4lb well in off same mark here and has leading claims if she can repeat that form. |
3/1 |
9/2
Form: 42214 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Failed to get home over 1m last time (handicap debut); successful in Chester maiden (7f) earlier in July and may show further progress back down in distance; remains of interest. |
9/2 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Beaten favourite when making the frame in her first three starts but made no mistake when winning a maiden at Chester (7f, good; 11-8) 18 days ago; she's from a nice family and may have more to offer now stepping up to 1m in handicaps. |
7/2 |
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6 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Beaten favourite when making the frame in 7f novice/maiden races on first three starts, probably running to similar level of fair form on each occasion; bumped into a big improver when clear second at Lingfield (good to firm) last time; ought to be right in the thick of things again here. |
5/4 |
10/1
Form: 63-5
Last run: 119 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (1) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed a couple of times over 1m on turf last year, but ran poorly returned to the AW at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) four weeks ago and now 0-8; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
9th 12 (13) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who was a very close third of seven at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month and again finished third at Redcar (1m, good) last Tuesday, behind comfortably winner Just Typical who now carries a 5lb penalty; could be thereabouts. |
12/1 |
|
7 (1) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Showed best form on second handicap start (also second run in a hood) when close third to a subsequent winner at Doncaster last time (1m, good to firm; sixth also won next time); unexposed sort who may improve further; chance. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 5-240
Last run: 105 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (5) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it. |
11/4 |
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1st 1 (10) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who landed his fourth 7f Newcastle success of the year when seeing off 13 rivals last month; his 2lb nudge for that is offset by his rider's claim; 0-4 on turf but probably a bit premature to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass. |
4/1 |
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1st 8 (5) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Front-runner who won three in a row over C&D at the start of the year; finished out the back behind Anthropologist here last month but he didn't lead in that race and raced freely after being crowded in the pack; this is another competitive event but he has possibilities if he can bounce back. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 970807
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (4) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time. |
14/1 |
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6 (2) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now. |
12/1 |
|
8 (10) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 55-590
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
13-race maiden but he posted a solid effort when third of 11 in a higher grade than this at Ripon (1m2f, good) ten days ago; can make his presence felt if staying this longer trip (unraced beyond 1m3f). |
4/1 |
|
3rd 12 (3) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
0-11; hasn't built on his early promise when third on his debut here in August 2024; his mark continues to drop but he doesn't appeal. |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
11-race maiden; ran well at Newmarket (1m1f, good) last October before a lesser effort on the AW at Southwell (1m3f) one month later; one of three runners for Tim Easterby. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: -32660
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (2) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Recorded yet another placing when third of ten at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago, but that took his record to 0-17; drops to a 0-60 for the first time and should go well, but others are preferred for the win. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 (9) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Remains a maiden and has had plenty of chances but she went close a couple of times round here for Harry Eustace; better effort at a big price last time, switched from cheekpieces to blinkers, and holds claims on that. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 5-2239
Last run: 54 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (8) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Heavy defeat last time took her AW record to 0-15; opened her account with comfortable win at Bath (1m) earlier in April and remains unexposed on turf; not ruled out. |
20/1 |
|
11th 5 (11) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Placed on four of her last five AW starts before getting off the mark at the 18th attempt back on turf at Bath (1m, good) 22 days ago; back up 7lb but she should remain competitive without looking an obvious one to follow up. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 389-74
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (6) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Remains a maiden after 13 starts but she was a respectable fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) last month and should be fine back up to 7f and back on turf; on a career-low mark and holds each-way claims. |
13/2 |
|
4th 7 (8) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
12-race maiden who was sixth of nine here 23 days ago after a break; she wouldn't be the obvious answer. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 273564
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (4) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Proved resurgent with keeping-on fifth over C&D last time; may ideally need a return to further but is attractively weighted; won off 5lb higher here (1m) in April. |
8/1 |
|
5th 12 (12) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Sole success came here over 1m in April off a mark 4lb higher than today but he's been well beaten in recent starts; now back on grass. |
25/1 |
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10th 4 (2) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Sole success came at Ripon (1m, good) in April off 1lb higher mark but hasn't troubled the judge in recent starts; makes return to AW and needs to show improvement. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.57 |
| Tricast | £161.59 |
| Trifecta | £163.50 |
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