17.05
GoodMarket Cross Jewellers Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £5234
- 1m 5f 218y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £2.10
Form: 6339
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 17 (2) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
4yo who has had just six races, on last two occasions winning well in handicaps at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) in October and Southwell (slowly run 2m, AW; gelded) four weeks ago; raised another 6lb and substantially in class, but he's probably going places and is one for the shortlist. |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 (5) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Low-mileage son of Soldier Hollow who advanced his form when landing 1m6f handicap at Redcar in October; off since (gelded) but this longer trip promises to suit and yard continues to go very well. |
11/4 |
4/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 346511 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Dual 1m6f Flat winner; made inauspicious start to hurdling career but seemed very much to be getting his act together when keeping on to snatch second at Doncaster (2m, soft) 12 days ago, and promises to be suited by today's step up in trip; leading contender. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 13 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
4yo who was progressive at an ordinary level on the Flat in autumn; took a step forward when fourth at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month on third hurdle start but beaten 18l and needs another chunk of improvement. |
66/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-5823
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (11) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
10yo who's 2-55, with last win in 2022; well handicapped on some 1m6f form last term and probably needed recent run, but whether he can be competitive at this trip nowadays remains to be seen. |
25/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Only 2-54 and a long time has passed since that second success; well handicapped on some form over 1m6f last season but he was up and down last year and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
7 (6) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Only 2-53 and a long time has passed since that second success; however, he had been knocking on the door until a near 10l defeat at Doncaster; couldn't be ruled out. |
10/1 |
5/2
Form: 898131 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (10) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August and at Ripon (2m, good) last month, appearing to idle in front on the second occasion having travelled extremely well; stayed on for fourth at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) subsequently and the return to 2m could be a strong positive; major player. |
9/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won in Class 6 on soft and good to soft last year but withdrawn from good to soft on Thursday; first six wins were 1m6f, including at Newmarket this August, and he travelled much the best at Ripon (2m) one week ago before scraping home in front; up 3lb but return to 1m6f is clearly no disincentive and two of his wins last year were separated by only five days; player. |
5/2 |
3/1
Form: 63-352 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Plenty of ability but no win after six starts; hung badly left on reappearance in April and he was eased right down in July next time; gelded before 1m4f AW handicap at Lingfield one month ago, in which he nearly redeemed himself but hanging left again did not help; dam won at up to 1m6f and he may yet come good, but there are clearly risks. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has plenty of ability but he looked an awkward ride when third of nine at Nottingham (1m2f) in April and he was eased right down on handicap debut at Newbury (1m4f; 9-4) in July; gelded since and may yet redeem himself back on AW, having run well here in the past. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Favourite for handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and improved his rating again in third of nine off this mark, but hanging badly left in the final 2f interfered with his effort; likely to stay and still has potential if he's been straightened out in his 100-day absence. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: 243763 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
C&D winner in 2022 but his latest success came nearly two years ago; third on his first two outings this season (1m4f) and did enough to suggest he's still in form when fourth of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) 20 days ago; drop back in trip may not be ideal. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
It has been nearly two years since the last of his four wins but his two starts in 2026 have seen him finish third; conditions won't be an excuse and he's more solid than some. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 6 (7) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Defied a much higher mark at Beverley in 2022; poor strike-rate since but he ran encouragingly when favourite at Catterick (1m4f) on seasonal debut and has possibilities back here, being so nicely weighted. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 428163
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (9) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Visored for the first time when scoring at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last June for his previous yard, but he was well beaten on his yard debut at Yarmouth three weeks ago; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 104y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
1-14 for Charlie Johnston, the win coming off 7lb higher at Newmarket last summer (1m4f); that was in a new visor and he struggled afterwards, including in blinkers that are now reapplied; joined this yard for 1,000gns. |
16/1 |
|
13th 7 (9) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won off 4lb higher at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he's struggled since and was beaten 8l at Chelmsford (1m5f) last time; record is now 1-13 and he needs a big turnaround. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.49 |
| Trifecta | £225.20 |
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