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StandardRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 36y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1
Form: 012079 CD
Last run: 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (2) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Often leads; seven wins in 2026, mostly in sprints but also over C&D; much higher in the weights than his latest 7f win in July but he won with authority on Southwell AW last month and perhaps a further 7lb rise won't be beyond him. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 125935 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (11) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Came from a long way off the pace for narrow win off today's basement mark at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May but subsequent efforts have been underwhelming and his overall profile remains unconvincing. |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 (11) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Narrow win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; 0-55 handicap); not so good since, including in a classified race last week, and others are preferred for win purposes. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Came from well off the pace to win a handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May, but he hasn't matched that level in three starts since and this track isn't sure to suit his hold-up style; others preferred. |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: 134319 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| 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 |
8/1
Form: 575359
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (3) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner and his most recent success came at Lingfield last November off a 9lb higher mark; however, he hasn't beat a rival home in each of his last two starts and needs the return to the AW to make a difference. |
50/1 |
|
8th 5 (8) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
6lb lower than for his Lingfield success (7f, AW) last November; should be winning soon but he will need a strong pace at this trip and that isn't assured. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a dangerous mark and he could get away with this trip in a well-run race but he took a nasty fall at Chepstow seven weeks ago and perhaps best watched on the back of that. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 950508 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (10) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Veteran who does most racing over shorter now; didn't offer a lot back from a break over C&D last Monday and is some way down the pecking order. |
33/1 |
|
11th 7 (9) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner at this venue and showed he can still be competitive when third over C&D in June; others still preferred for win purposes. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 458654
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (9) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
29-race maiden; runner-up in two classified races here this year (6f/7f) and may not have been suited by drop back to 5f in that grade a fortnight ago but makes only limited appeal for win purposes. |
11/1 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
28-race maiden; second in a similar event over 7f here in June; well held in three handicaps since; opposed on the balance of probability. |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
27-race maiden; placed in this same headgear combination at Wolverhampton and Chester (both 7f) before producing poor performance at Chester latest; opposed on the balance of probability. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 368348 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (1) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Built on earlier promise (in a change of headgear) when cosily landing 1m3f Southwell handicap 16 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly. |
5/1 |
|
1st 9 (2) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Form at Southwell features two wins (1m3f/1m4f) during the winter and third-place finishes in last two outings; receives weight all round and holds a solid chance kept to this track. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 (8) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Dual course winner in cheekpieces during the winter (1m3f/1m4f) and kept on well for third behind Velvet Red over C&D ten days ago; recent 2lb drop helps; can make presence felt again, assuming switch to refitted visor doesn't backfire. |
9/2 |
7/2
Form: 115767 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (2) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
All of his eight wins have been here and last week's well-held third was after a lengthy break; thereabouts. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 3 (3) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
All of his eight wins have been at this track, five over today's distance; has finished runner-up in his last two handicaps here and must come into consideration. |
11/2 |
|
4th 2 (11) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All eight wins have been at Wolverhampton and he went close in a classified event there (7f) last Tuesday; record of 0-12 on turf but he has placed form in this sphere and he seems fairly versatile ground-wise; key player. |
11/4 |
15/8
Form: 777021 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that. |
8/1 |
|
10th 7 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that. |
8/1 |
|
9 (3) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
3yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing a C&D handicap last month; that was a narrow success but she finished well to justify favouritism and a 3lb rise looks fair enough; key player. |
15/8 |
25/1
Form: 727057
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (5) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Very moderate form this year and others have much stronger claims. |
100/1 |
|
9th 14 (14) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Ended a run of finishing last when seventh of 11 at Brighton nine days ago; easy enough to swerve. |
66/1 |
|
7th 10 (11) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has finished stone last on his last nine starts; impossible to recommend. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: 652297 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (8) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Regularly races in Jersey and she's struggled back on the mainland at Brighton (1m2f/6f) in last two runs; tongue-tie is now removed and she needs a major revival back up in trip. |
33/1 |
|
11 (8) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Regularly races in Jersey and she's struggled back on the mainland at Brighton (1m2f/6f) in last two runs; tongue-tie is now removed and she needs a major revival back up in trip. |
33/1 |
|
10 (3) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Regularly races in Jersey; well beaten at Brighton (1m2f) last week back on the mainland; drops back sharply in trip with new headgear fitted; others preferred. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £46.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £59.76 |
| Tricast | £478.99 |
| Trifecta | £424.70 |
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