20.45
StandardRacing League Race 42 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)
- Prize money: £38655
- 0m 4f 214y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
7/2
Form: 0-1301 CD
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 4 (1) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW. |
16/1 |
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11th 2 (1) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 (1) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Prominent racer; thumped ten rivals in a C&D handicap last July and ran well off his revised mark (1lb lower today) back here in September; found the Group 1 Abbaye too hot to handle when last seen in October; won after a break last spring but he was well ahead of his mark then and that probably isn't the case now. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 1414-0 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Prominent racer; well handicapped on his 2024 form but he was only seen twice last year and finished down the field on both occasions; enough to prove back from a break. |
8/1 |
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10th 3 (11) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Beaten 1l into fourth in this race 12 months ago (off this mark); absent until finishing down the field at York last week; due to be 3lb lower in the future and he needs to have come on a good deal in a short space of time. |
20/1 |
|
16th 5 (12) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
A wind operation in October 2023 proved successful and he had some smart sprint form last year, notably a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good; made all); ran well off this mark at Southwell when last seen 356 days ago; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at Goodwood in May; this is a tough race in which to make his return. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: -13RR0 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
High-class sprinter on turf and AW; his two C&D wins have both been mighty performances and there is no doubt he has the raw ability to give the weight away to today's opponents; sadly he has become a nightmare at the start, refusing to race in three of his last five runs; can't be supported with confidence; stable run four here. |
16/1 |
|
1 (7) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
High-class sprinter on his day and he has tasted defeat in just one of his four runs on AW; fine effort to beat Marshman in a Listed race here in February and third in a Newmarket Group 3 next time; no doubt he has the ability to win a race of this nature but he is increasingly troublesome at the start and he has refused to race twice this summer; capable but too much risk attached to recommend. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 211508 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
7yo who recorded his 13th win when making all off a reduced mark at Bath (5f, good) two weeks ago; 3lb higher on this step back up in grade but he remains well treated on his best form and is 2-2 over C&D, including a success off current mark in this race 12 months ago; key player. |
100/30 |
|
1st 6 (3) |
4th May 2026 Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Prominent racer; did best of the group to race on the stands' side when third in a 5f handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; well handicapped on last summer's best and he has a good record at Bath; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
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3rd 5 (7) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Multiple wins include this race (good) in 2025, on sole C&D start, then won two of his next three starts; his form died down after that which leaves him well treated again, 5lb lower than his latest win; good claims but he did seem better for his reappearance when coming up trumps last April. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 136180 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (10) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Won six 5f handicaps here in 2025; only 1lb higher than for the latest of them but he is rarely seen over 6f and connections now turn to a tongue tie for the first time. |
7/1 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Boasts a fine record over 5f here, winning in December and reaching the frame on all three outings this year; 6f AW winner for previous stable but has raced almost exclusively at the minimum trip for Nigel Tinkler; should be on the premises if still fully effective at 6f. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 18-460
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (5) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (5) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 98-104 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (10) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Made a winning debut for this yard at Newmarket last July (5f, good to firm) and he is now 3lb lower; patchy record since but he can go well fresh and he has a good C&D run on his record. |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 (7) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Prominent racer; made a winning stable debut at Newmarket (5f) in July off 2lb higher; fair third at Chelmsford two weeks ago (6f) but more will be needed to come out on top this time. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 07-065 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (2) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed. |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Well handicapped but hasn't obviously hinted as if likely to take advantage soon in his two outings this year, finishing last of six at Southwell last Saturday; visored first time. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: -11105 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Did well last term, winning four times; went close at Beverley on penultimate start and paid for racing freely in cheekpieces a few days later; runs without the headgear this time and could go well. |
13/2 |
|
5th 10 (5) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Did well last term, winning four times; back in top form, beaten only narrowly, at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on Monday with reappearance under his belt; may remain competitive off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Went up 28lb for four wins last season, over 5f/6f on good/good to soft; showed he is still competitive with a sound sixth at Musselburgh on reappearance (5f, soft) and should come on for that run; a player. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 422012 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (12) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Scored off this mark at Chelmsford (5f) last July; should be sharper following a run at Newmarket last month and steps back up to 6f; not out of this. |
8/1 |
|
7th 7 (3) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
An improved spell over 5f last July included an AW win and a close second in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (soft); unable to sustain that level after but he hasn't had many chances in 5f handicaps and may well do better this year, if not today. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 346105 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 14 (12) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Multiple winner, including here; quiet this season but it was the same last campaign before he won on his third outing; handy mark. |
20/1 |
|
17th 1 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Eight-time winner, including twice over C&D; shaped as if retaining ability when eighth of ten at Nottingham (40-1) on return but may need another run to put him spot-on. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (10) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 695361 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (17) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 18 (3) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
8st 6lb |
Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 344303 D BF
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
11th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Drew a blank in 2025 but there were some good runs in defeat and he starts this season off an 8lb lower mark than for last year's reappearance; solid third in one run at Yarmouth; best on good ground or faster; makes his seasonal return with a hood back on and with his stable in good form. |
4/1 |
|
4 (3) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
All his wins have come at Doncaster but he's fully effective elsewhere and is still unexposed on AW; plenty of solid efforts over 5f this season but losing run is mounting up and he's struggled in four previous runs at this trip; down the list. |
10/1 |
|
13 (8) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
All his wins have come at Doncaster but he is fully effective elsewhere, including on AW as evidenced by his close third in this race last year when rated 3lb higher; retains plenty of ability and more minor money not out of the question. |
10/1 |
11/1
Form: 223578 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (9) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and posted a respectable effort at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; however, he was down the field at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago and is now just 1-46 on turf; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
14th 15 (16) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and he is just 1lb higher today; solid effort at Newmarket 17 days ago when not ideally positioned; each-way claims at a track where he has run well in much better races than this one. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 (6) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 6lb |
Close call in a Group 3 here in 2022 and deserves so much better than his very modest turf strike-rate, given how many fine races he continues to run in defeat, such as when going down narrowly to both Rosario and Regal Envoy on different 5f runs (good and good to firm) last May; some cold comfort that he won on AW in January but tough to support for the win. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £315.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £280.48 |
| Tricast | £8783.04 |
| Trifecta | £5223.30 |
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