13.25
StandardAlan Rae Smith Errant Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 4f 0y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Light rain
9/2
Form: 944161 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (11) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
His two turf wins last summer came off higher marks, including in an amateurs' handicap; moderate form this year and the blinkers, worn once before when pulled up over fences, are given another try. |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
He's 2lb lower than when winning at Brighton last August but has struggled to get competitive this year and needs to turn things around. |
16/1 |
|
9th 2 (6) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Won twice for Nick Littmoden, including over 1m4f at Brighton (good) last August; low-key form since joining this trainer in May for 6,000gns and has plenty to prove at present. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 505375 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again. |
7/2 |
|
9 (11) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-1502
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (1) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Put a poor run behind him when second at Lingfield (1m2f) three weeks ago and will be suited by this move back up in trip but some of the younger ones appeal more all the same. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
7lb lower than when last successful here (1m4f) a year ago and has run some creditable races in the meantime, but he hasn't tackled a trip this short in almost two years; others more solid. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Ran well when second of nine in returning cheekpieces at Leicester (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but all seven wins have been on the AW; still 6lb lower than for the latest of those, but he attempts beyond 1m6f for the first time on his 63rd outing. |
9/4 |
4/1
Form: 446366
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (4) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Promising third on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m5f, AW) in July but he's struggled in three subsequent runs; dropped another 3lb but he needs a major revival in first-time blinkers. |
20/1 |
|
5 (1) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
His third to progressive pair Deep Water Bay and Belgravian over 13.5f at Chelmsford reads very well (the fourth also won a hurdle next time); two lesser runs have followed but major player if first-time cheekpieces help him to recapture the Chelmsford form. |
4/1 |
|
8 (6) |
19th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Unexposed; below par at Yarmouth last time (1m6f, good to soft) having turned in a career best when third to two progressive sorts (both have won twice since) on handicap debut at Chelmsford (13.5f, AW); player. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 334
Last run: 169 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Close third in her first handicap at Lingfield (1m4f AW) but still went off 22-1 at Southwell two weeks ago and was never dangerous from off the speed; down only 1lb for those two defeats. |
13/2 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Mixed form in three qualifying runs in the spring but she made a solid start in handicaps when a close third of six at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) two weeks ago; that was behind The Bay Warrior but she should benefit from that run and is open to more progress at this trip; possibilities. |
6/1 |
|
6 (2) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Smart middle-distance pedigree; didn't get close to that level when reaching the frame in three qualifying runs at up to 1m4f on AW in February/March but no surprise were she to prove a different proposition for her top yard now handicapping after 169 days off; all the more interesting if backed. |
11/2 |
7/2
Form: 212224 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (6) |
29th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Record at Class 6 level reads 221 following his success at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) six days ago; has a 5lb penalty to carry, but remains in the same grade and there should be no problem with the return to this trip; much respected. |
9/4 |
|
1st 2 (8) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Opened account in maiden handicap at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) in the spring and has remained in good form since; ought to be suited by this trip-and-surface combination; likely contender under Billy Loughnane. |
9/2 |
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