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StandardAbbi Bettles Travel Counsellors Handicap
- Prize money: £3245.08
- 0m 7f 36y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.50
Form: -01343 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
8th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Off colour last time but was only a neck away in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield prior to that; respected. |
12/1 |
|
7th 12 (3) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Still 8lb higher than when winning over C&D in September, but narrow defeats off similar marks to this in his last two outings suggest he is capable of playing a part. |
9/2 |
|
3 (9) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
A string of good runs at Brighton before collecting by 3l over C&D in a race that panned out to perfection; bled from the nose when disappointing at Brighton last time but he's 7lb higher than for his penultimate run and could have competition for the lead back on AW. |
9/2 |
6/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: -56022
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (9) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
27-race maiden but he's had three seconds since August and things didn't go his way behind an improver at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; should get a good tow into this race and has claims if he gets the breaks. |
9/1 |
|
2 (8) |
22nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
26-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts including over C&D (cheekpieces reapplied) on Saturday; had some traffic issues in that race and he should be in the mix again if turned out quickly. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Still a maiden after 25 starts but has twice finished second over 6f in recent weeks and wil be suited by today's return to 7f on Tapeta; sports refitted cheekpieces; probably won't be far away. |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 676335
Last run: 106 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Successful five times (1m-1m2f) on AW since December and ran well at Southwell (1m3f) last week; likely player, provided the form is transferred back to turf; 1-14 in this sphere. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 841483
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (6) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Tends to be slowly away and is the type who needs everything to drop right if he's to win, but he's run several good races on AW this year and was fourth of 14 back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently; in the mix. |
7/1 |
|
4th 16 (10) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Three-time winner who is fine at 7f or 1m; has been running well for a while and latest effort in the new visor at Newcastle can be upgraded. |
14/1 |
|
7th 11 (2) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Running well at this level in recent weeks, coming from last to first over 1m here before finishing second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); just as effective at 7f; the blinkers he's worn on his last five starts are now replaced by a first-time visor; should go well again. |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: 855656
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and was beaten 13l at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 11 days ago; down the list. |
12/1 |
|
7 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and was beaten 13l at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 11 days ago; down the list. |
12/1 |
|
8 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
0-10 but she's well handicapped on her best form and hasn't had a clear run at things in last two starts (7f, good/Tapeta); her best effort was on Polytrack and has possibilities if things go her way. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 159-28 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (2) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran who scored over C&D in October, but she's not easy to predict and was 6l behind Nordic Glory here ten days ago; needs to bounce back again after that disappointing run and others are more persuasive. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 (6) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Regained the winning thread in C&D event in November and has made the frame in both starts since, latest at Kempton; this in-form veteran can't be dismissed. |
10/1 |
|
1st 3 (11) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
7f course win when rated 2lb higher last November; promising seasonal return at Chepstow in August but no progress in three runs since; others look stronger. |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 830352 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope. |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well. |
13/2 |
|
4th 10 (3) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 7737-5 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Couple of 6f wins at Brighton last term; proved resurgent over C&D (good to soft) last week, going down by only a whisker; now 2lb lower and due to go back up 6lb in future; leading player. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 9 (1) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won twice here (6f) last year but on a downward trajectory since then; shaped okay here (fifth) on return from a 266-day absence in early September but his more recent AW efforts (6f-7f) have failed to offer further encouragement. |
20/1 |
|
11th 12 (1) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Scored three times off higher marks last year but has a doubt over current form, having posted two substandard efforts since belatedly returning to action. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 46586
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (2) |
17th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Eight-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was well held in a classified event over C&D (50-1) on Tuesday; opposable. |
25/1 |
|
12 (10) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Hasn't improved for handicaps, beaten between 7l and 11 in all three; opposable. |
20/1 |
|
9th 12 (5) |
20th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Safely held in first two handicaps, latterly after racing too freely in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over 1m on turf in July; may benefit from drop back to 7f for this AW debut but needs significant improvement. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 285336 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (11) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
0-13 (placed four times on turf from 5f-7.5f); acts on Tapeta but not yet proven on Polytrack; drops 2lb after latest Wolverhampton defeat (6f, Tapeta) and has the ability to have a say from this mark. |
10/1 |
|
2 (1) |
22nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-12 but has been close on several occasions; drops back in trip but needs to do better than when last of ten here on Saturday. |
7/1 |
|
10th 7 (9) |
20th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Unsuited by soft ground when a beaten favourite 18 days ago and now 0-11, but her close third at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) two starts ago was a good effort and she should be okay back on Tapeta. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Hint Of The Jungle, Twitch
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.94 |
| Tricast | £115.07 |
| Trifecta | £159.90 |
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