18.15
StandardRacing League Race 37 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)
- Prize money: £18039
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
14/1
Form: 029895 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (11) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with. |
4/1 |
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7th 13 (5) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed. |
40/1 |
11/1
Form: 1-0853 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (10) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins in 2024 but he has drawn a blank since; returns to his optimum trip off a reduced mark and this is his first Class 5 handicap for some time; not solid but he has the ability to go well. |
7/1 |
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6th 5 (9) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb below his last winning mark but patchy form since returned to the AW and attempts this far for the first time; hood given a go. |
20/1 |
|
9th 12 (11) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Shapes as if this return to 6f is worth a shot but otherwise has something to find on the balance of his recent 7f form and losing sequence goes back to 2024; others have stronger claims. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 19-779
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered. |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 (6) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his two AW runs for Paul Midgley have both been encouraging enough; no issue with the return to turf; type to win races sooner rather than later. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 (8) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
All four wins when trained by Craig Lidster; drew a blank for Ivan Furtado last year but was second over 6f at Kempton on final start; faded as if his first outing for this yard was needed when eighth of 11 over 6f here 15 days ago; should last longer this time. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 0-0002 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (2) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
May have needed the run at Kempton 12 days ago but he ended up well beaten; he has a lower turf mark to exploit but is a better horse on AW; others look safer. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (1) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has claims on his best form last year but he ended last season with a poor run at Leicester (7f, good) in October and his last win was 21 months ago; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
13 (16) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Capable but not particularly consistent; won four times last year, at 7f/1m, three on the AW, the other a 7f Newmarket handicap; sound run when fourth at Kempton last time (7f, standard to slow); capable of going well. |
33/1 |
7/2
Form: -14543 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 (10) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) returned to turf with AW reappearance under his belt, taking overall record to 3-13; upped in grade but may have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (10) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Both of his wins have been on AW but he does act on turf; strong in the betting when seventh at Newcastle (7f, AW) on his reappearance 25 days ago, albeit beaten only 2l; claims with cheekpieces first time. |
6/1 |
|
7th 2 (10) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
C&D winner; reached the frame three times in AW handicaps over this trip at end of last summer and met trouble when sixth over 1m on final start; off for 149 days but he's won off a longer break before. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 304444 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (4) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Smooth win at Newcastle (7f) in December and now rated 2lb lower; that is a result of beating just one horse home in four subsequent starts; jury out for now. |
14/1 |
|
9th 4 (9) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Justified favouritism over C&D in December; not in anything like the same form, beating a total of just one rival, in three outings since. |
20/1 |
|
9th 6 (1) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Justified favouritism at Newcastle (7f) but failed to match the form in two starts on consecutive days later in December; yet to win over this trip; others preferred. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 342044 D BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (1) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Just one win to his name after 16 starts; made quite an encouraging return from a short break when fourth at Lingfield in January but disappointed back there since (both 7f). |
8/1 |
|
6th 7 (4) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Just one win to his name after 15 starts; has some strong handicap form but he finished behind Tiger Crusade over C&D last month and the headgear experiment is now aborted. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Went without a win in 2025 but he's a reliable sort and posted a good fourth of 14 in 7f Kempton handicap in November; has gone well fresh so he's much respected after a break. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 546476 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (11) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Scored at Newcastle (7f) in February and in good form since until a below-par fifth in 7f Musselburgh handicap nine days ago; he's the sort to bounce back but drawn wide here. |
11/1 |
|
5th 9 (7) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Front-running third over C&D last month; ridden more patiently when only fifth behind Persuasion here 25 days ago; up in class and may prove vulnerable for win purposes again. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 559002 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (6) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Fifth of 14 in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower; four wins at Southwell this year, the latest over 6f three weeks ago, but that shorter trip probably suits her better. |
25/1 |
|
1st 4 (6) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Usually seen over further these days, but is 2-2 over C&D this year; still 4lb above her last winning mark, but this consistent mare should again go well. |
11/4 |
|
4th 2 (3) |
9th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Enjoyed a revival this year, winning three handicaps at Southwell; ran up to her best in a Class 2 fillies' handicap at Lingfield ten days ago but the field finished in a heap and she will need more to beat male opposition this time. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 064046 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (7) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game. |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 (5) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (7) |
28th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 6-1222 D BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Better than ever when making a winning start for the Michael Dods stable over 7f here (good) a fortnight ago; 6f winner for previous yard last autumn so the return to sprinting shouldn't be an issue; respected off just 2lb higher. |
5/2 |
|
1st 7 (13) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won two handicaps for Roger Varian last year (7f, AW and 6f, soft); only fourth off this mark when last seen in October; sold for 34,000gns later that month; market to guide after his break. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 723113
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (1) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins last year, at 6f and 7f; needs to get himself back on track and this is only his second attempt at 5f. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
On the back foot early due to issues at the start a couple of times of late but has also disappointed; weighted to go well if Oliver Hoodless, who rode a 33-1 winner in February, can get a good tune out of him. |
12/1 |
|
8th 5 (10) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Not much has gone to plan since the turn of the year and he's drawn wide today but he moves back up to his optimum trip after two 6f runs (lost ground at the start both times) and is well handicapped if judged on his 7f Wolverhampton form from the autumn. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 327072 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (3) |
28th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Added to his three AW wins when justifying favouritism over C&D (good) last week; goes back up in grade under a penalty but he was as good as ever last time and he's effective on good to firm; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
|
1st 8 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
His three wins have all come at Kempton (7f/1m) but he is fully effective on turf, runner-up over C&D (soft) last week; won't be far away with a repeat. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 (1) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
All three of his wins have been at Kempton (7f/1m) but he was runner-up here over 1m last April (good to firm); has posted two solid efforts on the AW since returning from a break and has place claims back on turf. |
8/1 |
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| Exacta | £217.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £163.57 |
| Tricast | £597.79 |
| Trifecta | £891.00 |
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