17.05
HeavyLondon Essence Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 1m 5f 26y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
8/1
Form: 64-44
Last run: 161 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Hurdle winner (good) when trained by Joseph O'Brien; comfortably held in all starts since joining this trainer, the last three in this code (12.5f-1m7f); takes another slight drop in grade so may get more competitive. |
8/1 |
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8th 1 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Hurdle winner (good) when trained by Joseph O'Brien; comfortably held in all starts since joining this trainer, the last three in this code (12.5f-1m7f); takes another slight drop in grade so may get more competitive. |
8/1 |
|
1 (7) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Good-ground maiden hurdle winner who is lightly raced on the Flat, but she was a 6l last of four here (1m7f, good to firm) in May on her handicap debut in this code and improvement is needed on this first run since. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 22-727
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two from two since visor went on, winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft; won by 13l); put up 9lb for last win but should be competitive again. |
100/30 |
|
1st 4 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
0-26 (0-9 over hurdles) prior to getting off the mark in a first-time visor at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; came clear with the favourite and he's a strong candidate if the headgear maintains its effect. |
5/2 |
6/1
Form: -54954
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (5) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Six-race maiden who is yet to threaten and was well beaten over C&D (good to soft) in July, but she made some late headway when fourth of six in a first-time visor (retained) at Sandown (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago and on that evidence she's worth another go at this trip; not discounted. |
6/1 |
|
5 (4) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
In good hands and has only raced five times, but she's failed to raise her modest profile in handicaps (1m5f/1m2f) and a visor replaces the blinkers tried last time. |
14/1 |
|
11 (6) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Down the field in her three qualifying runs and was a remote ninth on handicap debut at Ayr (1m5f, good to soft) two weeks ago; in good hands and still unexposed but she needs a transformation back in trip; blinkers added. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 720715
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes. |
12/1 |
|
6th 9 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though. |
11/1 |
|
6th 5 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities. |
5/1 |
11/4
Form: 9944
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (7) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Eight-race maiden who has largely encouraging form since handicapping, solid second at Newcastle (12.5f; behind subsequent winner) most recently; enters calculations off same mark. |
5/2 |
|
5 (6) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
All four starts on AW; displayed little in her qualifying races but made late headway into fourth of 14 when upped in trip on recent handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f), where he was short of room late on; very much of interest if taking to turf. |
11/4 |
|
9 (13) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Beaten a long way in his qualifying races (1m-1m2f) and comes with risks on handicap debut. |
20/1 |
9/4
Form: 008531 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (1) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Has won three times here, all with give in the ground, twice over this trip; would be interesting if the ground eases but usually comes on for her first run. |
5/1 |
|
11 (1) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Ended a long losing sequence when winning at Ayr (1m7f, soft) last month and she followed up there (1m5f, heavy) a fortnight ago; also effective elsewhere and this in-form mare could play another leading role. |
3/1 |
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6 (1) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Ended a losing run going back to September 2022 when winning here (1m7f, soft) last Tuesday; her profile suggests her credentials for following up are questionable, but she had 3l to spare last week and a 4lb penalty may not stop her if she can reproduce that form. |
9/4 |
14/1
Form: 5-8826
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
4yo who made it 0-7 when flopping at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) latest; however, prior to that she was second at the same course (1m3f, good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces, and perhaps the switch to blinkers will be a positive. |
14/1 |
|
5 (6) |
21st Sep 2025 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Six-race maiden; has patchy form but ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Hamilton (1m3f) most recently, finishing second to Jaminoz. |
8/1 |
|
10 (4) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Tailed off in both her handicaps (1m6f/2m1f) and has no form claims; cheekpieces added. |
100/1 |
16/1
Form: 456404
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (8) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to register a victory but he comes here on the back of a solid sixth of 11 in 1m1f handicap at Ayr four weeks ago; more is needed at these weights though if he is to get off the mark. |
20/1 |
|
6th 12 (4) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 6 |
8st 5lb |
Longstanding maiden; had a wind op in November and ran one decent race on the AW in the winter (1.25l fourth of nine over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in February); below par next time; lacks consistency. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: -59887 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 11lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (8) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
All three wins have come here but the latest was in May 2023 and this 9yo has struggled to get competitive this year. |
33/1 |
|
7th 11 (9) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Without a win since May 2023, and her form over the last two seasons does not suggest she can end her drought. |
50/1 |
|
6 (7) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D scorer on fast and slow ground, but not for over two years now and never in headgear; two 18l defeats here last month to forgive. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 707
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (5) |
19th May 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Inconsistent but likes it here (C&D winner in March off 4lb lower) and should fare better, the blinkers experiment having been binned following a below-par effort last time. |
6/1 |
|
8th 3 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when forging clear at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) last month but he's been well held on Polytrack and Tapeta since; has bit to prove again and he needs more progress in first-time blinkers; stablemate of Yakhabar. |
13/2 |
|
4th 5 (8) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
The step up in distance did the trick when he scored at Newcastle (2m, AW) last month; always in rear when last of eight at Chelmsford (13.5f, AW) since; holds claims if leaving latest effort behind. |
5/1 |