16.15
Good To FirmJill Willows Handicap
- Prize money: £5489
- 0m 7f 96y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
2/1
Form: 341431 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (8) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
He has finished second to The Good Biscuit (runs 3.15) over C&D twice this summer, more recently 11 days ago; 2lb higher today but should make another bold bid. |
4/1 |
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2nd 8 (11) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Races prominently; has recorded some creditable efforts in defeat this year, including chasing home The Good Biscuit over C&D (good to firm) in July, but well beaten at Beverley latest; first outing for six weeks. |
20/1 |
|
10th 3 (9) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: -32027
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (3) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Picked up a Thirsk selling handicap (1m, good to firm) in July 2024 on his final start for George Boughey; that remains his only success in 22 starts, however; career-low mark but the percentage call is to look elsewhere. |
7/1 |
|
6th 10 (7) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Only win came in a selling handicap and beaten in 20 other races; close third last time at Newcastle (7f) but wouldn't be a good thing to back that up. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Inconsistent gelding who was below par in three runs in the spring; has gone well fresh more than once, though, and returns from three months off on a career-low mark, so no surprise to see him fare better; keep an eye on the market. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 912843
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (9) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
1m win here in June when rated 1lb higher; not beaten far here on his last two starts but he was slightly disappointing when a well-supported favourite on the second occasion. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Inconsistent on turf but usually gives his running round here, as when third to Sunriseontheboyne as favourite on Wednesday; a 5lb swing in the weights entitles him to at least close the gap, with neither likely to be hindered by the return to 7f. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Got the gaps, strong at the finish, when successful over C&D in June (17-2; from this mark - Flying Fletcher fourth); failed to build on that until hinting at a return to form at Doncaster (7f; sixth, 22-1; blindfold off late) latest; one to consider. |
4/1 |
9/4
Form: -85342 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (9) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win was at Southwell (1m, AW) two years ago; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs for new yard this summer and can only be watched. |
33/1 |
|
8th 8 (7) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Sole win was on AW in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in two runs for new yard this summer and can only be watched; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
|
13th 11 (8) |
23rd Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win came over 1m here in 2024; on a useful mark at present but has a question mark about current form, having dropped out on his final start for previous yard and on debut for this one, at Chester 13 days ago. |
40/1 |
8/1
Form: 224724
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (9) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required. |
14/1 |
|
2 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 5-2230
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Close up in 7f events as a 3yo but she hasn't been her old self at 7f and 6f this year, in different headgear in two of her last three starts (none today); looks unlikely for now. |
20/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
4yo maiden who has raced mainly at further; two duck eggs this term leave a doubt over current form; chance of revival depends on the effects of this belated return to sprinting, combined with first-time visor. |
13/2 |
|
10th 7 (1) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Below best at the end of last season and also well held on 7f Catterick reappearance, taking her record to 0-13; a subsequent wind operation needs to have had a positive effect. |
16/1 |
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