17.18
GoodLand Of Lights Festival At Gulliver’s Handicap
- Prize money: £11514.8
- 0m 5f 3y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1
Form: -63200 C
Last run: 122 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (6) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
His three wins for this yard include a soft-ground success at Doncaster just under a year ago; went close at Pontefract in June and the door opened again when getting up late at Newcastle (again 5f, AW) last Thursday; hasn't won off a mark this high since 2022 but it's not hard to see him going well on his first visit to Beverley. |
13/2 |
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1st 4 (11) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
C&D win off 1lb higher last November; retains all his ability as a 7yo and he is a major player back on Tapeta. |
7/1 |
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8th 2 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Probably best at 5f and went down by only a head at Pontefract five weeks ago; had previously shaped well when fifth in a big field on this course; trainer has won this race three times in the last eight seasons and Johnny Burke looks a positive jockey booking. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 470406 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Three more wins this year (including C&D on soft) and last Saturday's sixth of 23 in the Silver Cup at Ayr was another creditable effort (second of 12 in his group); the fact he's finished in the first three (including four wins) on eight of his ten visits to Haydock makes him a must for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
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6th 12 (23) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Respectable but unavailing effort in the Bronze Cup two years ago; in marvellous form this year, adding three wins at 5f (soft and good to soft), but he couldn't pull off another one at Haydock recently off a career-high mark; has more to do back at 6f. |
12/1 |
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2nd 6 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has 48 runs under his belt but amazingly is better than ever and was winning his third race of the year at Beverley (5f, soft) last week; on a career-high mark now but this course specialist made it 2-3 over C&D in May and further rain will make no difference; no ifs or buts and can put up a good show. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: -20731 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 16 (4) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Won off 4lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July and perhaps unsuited by softer going in two starts since; only had 12 races and couldn't dismiss. |
33/1 |
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9th 10 (10) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 6lb |
Successful over 5f at Chester (5f, good) last July; also went close on his 2025 reappearance which provides hope that he may be ready to roll after seven months off; drawn widest. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 946627 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 (7) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Won on heavy ground last September and bagged a big-field handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) this May when 3lb higher than today; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and others have more compelling claims. |
16/1 |
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7th 5 (9) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) in May but unplaced since and he was last in his group in the Ayr Bronze Cup; others preferred. |
16/1 |
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5th 3 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Beat a big field at Thirsk in May and ran pretty well here next time from stall 9 in a Class 3; backed that up with another competitive show and he got himself too far back at York last time; considered. |
11/2 |
11/1
Form: 040928 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (9) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Only fifth of nine over C&D (soft) last month but went off too hard in first-time cheekpieces (retained); completed a hat-trick on soft/heavy ground last autumn and he was also on the scoresheet at Sandown (5f, good) this June; all those wins came under Grace McEntee who is back on board today. |
14/1 |
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5th 8 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Multiple sprint wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; back to best when making all at Sandown in June and he might have needed the run there last week following a break; now goes in cheekpieces which raises a question as blinkers weren't a successful addition in the past. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 611124 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (8) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
The winner of four of his last five starts and his latest Newcastle AW success (5f) represented a career-best display but a 5lb rise in a stronger race may find him out. |
6/1 |
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1st 1 (10) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Completed a sprint hat-trick last summer and he has repeated the trick this time around, with wins at Ayr, Beverley and Thirsk; his winning spell came to and end over C&D last month but he wasn't beaten far in that Class 4 event and he's still unexposed on AW; dangerous dropped back in grade. |
8/1 |
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6th 8 (9) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Completed a sprint hat-trick last summer and he has repeated the feat this time around, coming here on the back of wins at Ayr, Beverley and Thirsk; up 4lb as he bids for the four-timer; should be in the thick of it again. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 315612 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 4 (6) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Multiple winner over 5f-6f, including on soft; 5lb lower than his latest win (September 2025); beaten 4l from 2lb higher when favourite at Bath (5.5f, good to firm) latest; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
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5th 4 (7) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Last season went well but hasn't been at the same level this year and was particularly disappointing last time (has form on soft). |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Last season was a good one on all sorts of ground; yet to recapture best form this year without being disgraced; on last winning mark. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 500801 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (6) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts. |
25/1 |
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9th 15 (5) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks). |
20/1 |
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8th 8 (11) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 596U40 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 (14) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
He has run well in four of his five starts this season, over 6f (here) and 5f, but this looks a stiff task. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 9 (9) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won this in 2024 (good) and fourth of 16 last year (soft); went close at Newmarket (5f, good) last month and, although this 8yo wasn't seen to best effect when third of four at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) eight days later, he's firmly in calculations back at Doncaster. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 692197 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (1) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
No problem with conditions and he followed a close second over C&D by winning an amateur rider handicap at Catterick (5f, good) by daylight last week; 5lb higher today but he is likely to go up more than that when reassessed; key player from stall 1. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 (1) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Nine-time winner who was 2l fourth to Albegone at Musselburgh last month; claimed in the final stride by his old nemesis at Pontefract (again 5f, good) on Thursday; same terms and it should be close between them again. |
9/4 |
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2nd 2 (1) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
8yo who has shown patchy form of late and was well beaten at Leicester last time but this C&D winner is on a dangerous mark, 7lb lower than when runner-up over C&D in May; not ruled out. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 411333 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (2) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Scored five times last year, including last two attempts in Class 5; far from solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may prompt a resurgence off a reduced mark; market support would heighten interest. |
9/2 |
|
7th 12 (5) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Had a bumper time of things last year but hasn't come close to the same level in 2026; well handicapped (despite being 2lb out of weights) but leap of faith needed. |
33/1 |
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19th 15 (22) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Had a bumper time of things last year and although he hasn't been at his best in 2026, his handicap mark is tumbling; will be of major interest back on testing ground but the drying forecast isn't optimal today. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 989436
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (6) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Just one win from 21 starts but that was over C&D last autumn and he's run well in some big-field handicaps at York this summer; looks interesting on this drop in grade and he should get a good pace to aim at. |
4/1 |
|
5th 17 (19) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Just one win to his name from 20 starts but he has run well in defeat on his last two starts; more will be needed to take this but he can't be ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
A fair 5f winner in 2025; lightly raced this season and he wasn't discredited when fourth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; in the picture eased 1lb. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 214-90
Last run: 51 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 (11) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Won 2yo maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last September and she's dropping down the weights; however, she's struggled on both runs this season and a major turnaround is required in first-time cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
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12 (14) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Four 2yo starts, winning four-runner maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) on her third outing; she's better than she showed on recent reappearance at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) but her claims aren't compelling after that. |
33/1 |
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9 (8) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made all when winning a Hamilton maiden in September (6f, good to soft) but she was held under a penalty at Southwell (5f, AW) when last seen 259 days ago; best watched on handicap debut unless the market speaks favourably. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 036138 CD
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (8) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Two wins at 5f, latest at Doncaster last June; disappointing recently; on a good mark so could go well with blinkers on for first time (fair run when visored first time) but stamina to prove. |
15/2 |
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11th 13 (16) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Better signs for new stable when fourth with visor added at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in April but he finished tailed off at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and the headgear is now discarded. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 337880
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (9) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Never involved in a Class 4 at York last time but this veteran was in good form before that, including a win at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) and three seconds; still looks on a workable mark and he has possibilities on this drop back in grade. |
14/1 |
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12th 17 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Plucky veteran who retains plenty of vim and vigour, another fine run when second in amateurs' race at Doncaster last time; 3lb out of the weights but has finished third in the last two runnings of this event and has each-way possibilities once more. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 8 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 143y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Veteran who has returned from a break in fine form and won by a length over this far at Wetherby (good to firm); back up 4lb but had dropped to a good mark. |
9/2 |
66/1
Form: 760779 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (4) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
C&D winner but she's without a win since August 2024 and this season's performances suggest it's best to look elsewhere; a visor goes on. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 (2) |
27th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Two of his five wins have came over C&D in 2024 but has been below that form since; easy to dismiss. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 6 (5) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Out of form this season (four runs) and remains without a win since summer 2024; can't be recommended from out of the handicap. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £100.73 |
| Tricast | £703.29 |