16.05
GoodQueen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1
Form: 506307 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (9) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
A dual 1m winner last autumn; yet to add to that this season and has hindered his cause with very slow starts in 1m handicaps at York and Newcastle on his last two runs; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
7th 4 (4) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Dual C&D winner (from lower marks) last autumn; couldn't sustain challenge when third at Redcar (1m, good to firm; 28-1) on penultimate start; lost many lengths at the start, toiling in competitive Class 4 at York latest; task isn't insurmountable. |
12/1 |
|
12th 12 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Falling in the weights and ran respectably when third to Rajapour at Redcar on Sunday, but the winner bolted up that day and it's hard to see the tables being turned. |
25/1 |
13/2
Form: 868084 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (5) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who scored twice here (including over C&D) before completing a hat-trick at Hamilton (1m) in August; not disgraced after a slow start when seventh of 19 over C&D six days ago; needs considering. |
9/1 |
|
7th 6 (6) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Resurgent veteran who won twice at Redcar (including over C&D) in July before completing a hat-trick at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last month; his winning streak came to an end at Leicester but that was a creditable effort behind an improver and he remains well treated on his old form; key player. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 1 (1) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Won two in a row at Redcar (1m1f/1m, good to firm) last month and completed hat-trick at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last Saturday; he's 6lb higher than last time and has never won over this far, but he's finished strongly for his recent wins and there's still plenty of mileage in his mark on old form. |
2/1 |
5/1
Form: 855033 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
26th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
His losing sequence goes back 15 races to June 2023 but he's been a good third on his last two starts and can be thereabouts once more. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Posted sound effort when placed off today's mark at Haydock (1m, good) last month but remains without a win since June 2023, and the faster ground here may not be ideal; not the percentage call. |
6/1 |
|
7 (1) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Some encouraging efforts off a reduced mark this season but his form nosedived at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 331857 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (11) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Only 2-30 so he's hard to win with, but found only one too good last week at Musselburgh (1m, good); must have a chance, though might not appreciate the ground getting too slow. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has registered both wins at Ripon but he posted a respectable effort over C&D last time, finishing third, and again has place possibilities; best form gives him an even better chance today. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 2 (12) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual Ripon winner last summer who's regressed and run below market expectations on last two starts; this is easier off a career-low mark (9lb lower than when last successful) but he could have done without the recent rain. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 741445
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 (14) |
16th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Popped up over C&D (good) when beating Reginald Charles in June but after a subsequent run of placings he appears to have gone off the boil; did show a bit more on AW three weeks ago, however, and he's dipped below that winning mark; might go well at attractive odds. |
33/1 |
|
6th 1 (10) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had a brief consistent spell that was initiated by Redcar success but his form has dipped sharply in last two starts; yet to win beyond 7f. |
12/1 |
|
11th 7 (15) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Three-time winner whose last success came over this C&D (good; possibly flattered by racing in a small breakaway group) in June; only 2lb higher but he stopped abruptly over a mile last time; may do better back at 7f. |
16/1 |
4/1
Form: 932655 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (10) |
20th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Won off this mark at Ripon in July (1m, good) but bit below par on last few runs; others look stronger. |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Suited by Ripon and he held off an in-form rival in convincing fashion there (1m, good) in July; mixed otherwise this year and he needs to prove that the return to 7f round here will suit. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (7) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Up and down this season, and well beaten since his 1m win at Ripon in July; has good C&D form but not certain what to expect. |
16/1 |
3/1
Form: 2143D41 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (5) |
29th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won a Southwell maiden back in 2023; stable in fine form, so following a good third over this trip at Beverley last time (good) is one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual 7.5f course winner; turf wins on fast ground but acts when it is slower; not disgraced on his last two starts but more needed despite his reducing mark. |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hold-up performer who has yet to hit top form since returning last month, but is 1lb lower than when last successful at Beverley (7f, good to firm) a year ago; has won around here (1m) and worth a second look. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 417735
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (3) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Didn't progress for Richard Fahey and he finished well beaten on his stable/seasonal debut here (7f) three weeks ago; drops in trip with a hood fitted; not a solid option. |
33/1 |
|
13th 1 (3) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Just 1-18 for Richard Fahey but the win came over C&D and off a 7lb higher mark; ended 2025 quietly though and sold for 1,200gns after latest run; risky on stable debut back from 324 days off. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Sole success came here over 7f in February off 4lb higher mark; mainly consistent since, finishing fourth of 12 over C&D 12 days ago; each-way claims. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £42.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £45.65 |
| Tricast | £225.65 |
| Trifecta | £245.30 |
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