12.50
Good To SoftGrundon Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap
- Prize money: £5463.7
- 1m 4f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly sunny
6/1
Form: 729341
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 8 (14) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Unable to pose a threat on his last six starts but the last time he tackled a trip as short as 1m2f he was third at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May and is now fully 9lb lower; he's not discounted. |
11/1 |
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8th 5 (7) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Seems to act on most ground; recorded the latest of his six wins when scoring at Leicester (1m4f, good; stays further) in April but he's been below par over the summer and beat a total of one rival across his last three starts; now handicapped accordingly but revival still required. |
20/1 |
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5th 2 (1) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Not at his best lately (well-held last of three latest) but is 2lb lower than when scoring over this trip on good in the spring so a revival wouldn't surprise with Dylan Cunha among the winners. |
15/2 |
7/1
Form: 74-892
Last run: 108 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Has finished runner-up on the Flat and over hurdles but has been struggling under both codes since returning from more than three months off; the new cheekpieces will need to make a difference. |
10/1 |
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1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
14-race maiden; went close on the Flat at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last July, but he's struggled under both codes in four subsequent runs; now makes his handicap hurdle debut but he needs improvement back in this sphere. |
10/1 |
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6th 8 (2) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
13-race maiden who was well beaten in two 1m4f handicaps before another disappointing run back over hurdles last month; has placed form on AW but a bit to prove now. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 143823 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
He's won twice under Rebecca Hitchen, most recently when reverting to hurdles and defying a first-flight blunder at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month; just 3lb higher today and in the mix if producing another good run. |
4/1 |
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1st 5 |
29th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Modest fifth over hurdles at Cartmel in July and a similar story back on the Flat twice since; Rebecca Hitchen's 10lb claim is helpful from a handicapping perspective. |
7/1 |
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5th 6 (5) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; mainly in good form subsequently but not at his best when sixth of seven in 1m6f handicap here last month; the sort to bounce back. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 56-626
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
3rd Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Winless since 2yo debut but he goes well fresh, returning from a break to finish second of 11 at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last September and runner-up on Kempton AW (1m) on reappearance in May, despite bleeding from the nose; major contender. |
15/8 |
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2nd 8 (10) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Promise to begin with for former and current yard; might find things happening too quickly running over a trip this short for the first time; back from a break. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 271417
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Seven-time course winner, five times on heavy ground; back in good form lately, winning at Chepstow before respectable sixth in higher-grade company at Chester (also 1m2f, good to soft); ought to be hard to beat in these conditions. |
Evs |
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6th 5 (6) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Goes well on slow ground and was winning for the ninth time when getting the better of Meet Me In Meraki at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; 4lb worse off for a neck but does have a talented claimer booked. |
6/1 |
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1st 5 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Seven of his eight wins have come at Ffos Las and the ground can't be too soft for him, with five of those successes coming on heavy; back off last winning mark and although unplaced in four visits here, he can't be dismissed. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: -36725
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (5) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Was attempting this far for the first time on the Flat when third of eight at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) at the start of the month, but only fourth of seven back there (1m4f) six days ago; worth another go at the trip and holds each-way claims. |
6/1 |
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4th 4 (5) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Made all at Cattrick (1m4f, good) in April off a mark 3lb lower than today's and he caught the eye finishing strongly into third here over 2m a week ago; the drop back in trip doesn't look an obvious plus on that evidence but has to be respected. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 7826-0
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (11) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Went very close at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month then got off the mark at the 12th attempt in the Amateurs' Derby over C&D (good to soft), winning by 6l on his first visit to Epsom; needs to back up that effort but an 8lb rise may not stop him if he can repeat the form. |
5/1 |
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1st 14 (6) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Yet to win after 11 attempts under both codes; arrives in form but this is a step up in class and others are preferred for win purposes. |
12/1 |
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2nd 4 (1) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Quite lightly raced 5yo maiden; creditable third, one place behind Educator, at Windsor (11.5f) in sole Flat start this year; a possible danger provided that form is backed up. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 492868 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (9) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces at Goodwood in June and followed up in the Ladies' Derby over C&D (good to firm); however, he seems to have gone off the boil on his three runs since; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
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6th 4 (5) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
New cheekpieces when he went back-to-back over 1m4f at Goodwood and Epsom but his form has dipped; effect of the headgear might be wearing thin. |
10/1 |
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5th 9 (12) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
2-4 for new stable, winning at Goodwood (1m4f, good; cheekpieces first time) before getting the better Epictetus over C&D last month; came unstuck at York in his hat-trick bid and this looks a competitive race in which to get back on track. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 131432 D BF
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Has form figures of 513143222 for her current yard and she hit a personal best when going close at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) last month; only 1lb higher here and she's a big player again back on Tapeta. |
3/1 |
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9 (6) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
6yo who's never been better, with two ready 1m4f wins for new yard this year and good efforts to be placed on last two outings; has had just one race on soft (none on heavy) but won it, in 2023; needs a second look. |
6/1 |
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8 (6) |
5th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ready 1m4f wins at Southwell and Ffos Las for new yard this year and her C&D third on latest outing was another good effort; in the mix. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 114251
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (10) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Scored at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) last September but he's had only two runs this season and has been tailed off in both of them; now back on last winning mark but has plenty to prove and he's drawn out wide; tongue-tie reapplied. |
33/1 |
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9th 4 (3) |
14th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Won off 1lb lower at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) last September, but he's had only three runs since and was tailed off on his Wolverhampton reappearance last month; has some questions to answer and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 646019 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
11st 13lb |
Dual Nottingham winner; acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form next time (1m6f, which he stays) but Henry Callan galvanised him to a 1m4f win at Newbury (soft) on Saturday; sole attempt at 1m2f was in 2021 but he had to hold on at Newbury after going clear and his appearance over this trip with 4lb penalty no longer looks ridiculous. |
2/1 |
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1st 1 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
11st 13lb |
Dual Nottingham winner; acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form next time (1m6f, which he stays) but Henry Callan galvanised him to a 1m4f win at Newbury (soft) on Saturday; sole attempt at 1m2f was in 2021 but he had to hold on at Newbury after going clear and his appearance over this trip with 4lb penalty no longer looks ridiculous. |
2/1 |
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12 (7) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form off this 7lb higher mark at Haydock (1m6f, which he stays) 13 days later, however. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 114574
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (9) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 11y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
A dual scorer (at up to 2m) at Ffos Las in 2025; back in good form this summer, fourth of nine in 1m5f AW handicap at Lingfield last month; possibilities. |
14/1 |
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4th 2 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Four-time Polytrack winner who came back to form last time and is 2lb lower than when last successful (turf) last summer; often fluffs the start and is usually held up, so the bigger field won't hurt; one to consider. |
8/1 |
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2nd 4 (4) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Turf wins at 1m6f (good to soft) and 2m (good); quite well treated now and his AW reappearance was encouraging but he didn't fare so well back on turf in June and it's two years since he was risked on good to firm ground. |
8/1 |
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