16.40
GoodDocker Hughes Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £3454.44
- 0m 6f 210y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1
Form: 182678 CD BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (9) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three-time course winner (7f/1m) who disappointed in this race last year when chasing a Brighton hat-trick; bounced back when runner-up at Epsom next time but he 's not been in the same form since, including when fifth at Leicester on Monday; body of work at this venue says he can never be dismissed, however, and first-time blinkers might reignite the fire. |
7/2 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Disappointing end to last season but he's below last May's last winning mark and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Bath (1m, firm) last month; could build on that latest outing and he's not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Below his best when last seen but he started last season well, being beaten a neck on his reappearance before winning his next two starts (all at Brighton), and returns from a 176-day break off a mark 2lb below the latest success; may bounce back. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 575786 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Five C&D wins include this race for the last two years; not particularly convincing on 2025 form but has a good chance off current mark provided he's back on song. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 (10) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five C&D wins, three of those in cheekpieces on soft; has struggled for form this season (0-6), making only minimal inroads from the rear at Epsom (7f; eighth of 12; 50-1) latest; competes from an easing mark. |
12/1 |
|
8th 12 (9) |
11th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Two C&D wins earlier in career; conditions have been against him during the hot summer but he won the two most recent soft-ground races he contested, over 7f at Brighton last autumn, so the more rain the better; yard has won the last four runnings. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: -00314 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Blew the start over C&D last week but he had been in good order prior to that, winning twice at Brighton this autumn; can bounce back quickly. |
10/1 |
|
3 (4) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Blew the start over C&D last week but he had been in good order prior to that, winning twice at Brighton this autumn; can bounce back quickly. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 058726 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (13) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Inconsistent since winning off current mark over C&D in May; however, holds a fighting chance provided he takes well to new headgear and turns up in top form. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won a 7f handicap at Brighton in May off 1lb lower; back to form when second at Chelmsford 16 days ago (7f); runs off the same mark and shouldn't be far away. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 441223 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before). |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 214225 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 135y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Six-time winner, with five of those wins coming on turf; ran well when second of 11 here on the AW in December and switches to turf on her first start since; seems unsuited by ground softer than good. |
13/2 |
|
6 (12) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Below par last time but generally consistent otherwise of late and may rebound; has plenty of Brighton form, including four wins; not dismissed. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 314412 C BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (10) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 (10) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Seven-time winner who was a close second at Southwell on her return to action in March; unable to match that in two runs since but she has too much ability to discount at this level. |
7/2 |
|
4th 7 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Both turf wins on Brighton's sharp track but she made up plenty of ground when a never-nearer third in this race (good) last year and it wouldn't surprise to see her return to form after a low-key Southwell run last time, having gone close there on her reappearance the time before. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 601616 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (10) |
22nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
All of his seven wins have been over shorter trips but he produced a strong finish when a 2l second over C&D (good) 18 days ago; on unchanged mark and has possibilities if he can find some extra spark. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
4th May 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
Seven wins, all on good to firm over 6f and 7f; record over 1m is less compelling and he was never in the hunt over C&D on last month's reappearance; minor money perhaps his best hope. |
10/1 |
|
9th 1 (6) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: -86314 CD
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (11) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Four-time winner for Harry Eustace, the latest at Brighton (7f, good) last August; not ruled out on her seasonal and stable debut (remains in same ownership) but she'll need to be at the very top of her game. |
10/1 |
|
9 (7) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Ran respectably at Yarmouth last time; penultimate performance took her Brighton record 41313231; still on career-high mark but looks solid returned to this venue. |
13/2 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
24th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
First three wins were at 1m but got a good pace to chase over Brighton's 7f last time and collected with a bit in hand; has never won off this high a mark (raised 3lb) but has it in her to put that right. |
4/1 |
7/2
Form: 7-5802 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| 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 |
10/1
Form: 162924 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (10) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Suited by 7f on turf, winning at Leicester in July and running some good races in defeat since; unexposed on the AW, having raced in only one handicap on sand, but she needs plenty more than when well held at Chelmsford in September now back on Tapeta. |
14/1 |
|
8 (10) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Suited by 7f on turf, winning at Leicester in July and running some good races in defeat since; unexposed on the AW, having raced in only one handicap on sand, but she needs plenty more than when well held at Chelmsford in September now back on Tapeta. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 313174 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Five wins in Jersey for current stable and he's returned to the mainland with two creditable efforts at Brighton (1m/7f) this month; 1lb lower on this return to AW and he has each-way claims. |
7/2 |
|
6 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Five wins in Jersey for current stable and he's returned to the mainland with two creditable efforts at Brighton (1m/7f) this month; 1lb lower on this return to AW and he has each-way claims. |
7/2 |
|
12 (2) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Five wins in Jersey for current stable; respectable fourth at Brighton (1m) last week back on the mainland; likely needs to improve on that effort, however. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 9-2859
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (7) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
0-18, with his solitary second over 7f on soft; ended 2025 with two respectable thirds in October, including over 7f here on good to firm, but first time out has seen two of his best shows, so he needs a second look today. |
9/1 |
|
7 (3) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
17-race maiden but he's well treated on his best form and was a good third of 14 at Brighton (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; this is a different test but he's effective on soft ground and has possibilities back in trip; visor reapplied. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 6-5363
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (6) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Below par in visor last time but could go well with blinkers refitted; three attempts in this headgear, all in December, featured a win at Chelmsford and close second at Lingfield. |
10/1 |
|
7th 11 (3) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Eight-race maiden but she has been placed in four of her six runs for John Ryan; one to consider. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £137.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £141.90 |
| Tricast | £1164.32 |
| Trifecta | £2437.80 |
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