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StandardRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap (Div I)
- 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: 453950
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
All five wins have been on the AW over further than this, the latest at Wolverhampton in January; below his best in three starts since finishing third there in February and he's 0-15 on turf. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 (6) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Five-time AW winner who scored at Wolverhampton (7f) in January but he's been out of sorts on Tapeta in his last two runs; has plenty to prove again and all of his wins have been over longer trips. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 469483 D
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (12) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
|
7 (12) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
|
7 (12) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: -81543 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (8) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Things didn't pan out for him when back over 6f here in April (first-time visor; cheekpieces now refitted) but he has a good C&D record, winning once and close up in all three handicaps; has a good run in him. |
10/1 |
|
4th 8 (1) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Went close here (7f) on his penultimate run but he's not easy to predict and was well held when favourite at Thirsk (7f, good) last Friday; needs to step up again after that and all of his three wins have been over 7f; first-time visor. |
15/2 |
|
7th 8 (4) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time winner and has been shaping as though his turn could be near once more, going down narrowly the last twice at Wolverhampton (7f); can race keenly but if getting some cover from stall 4 he should be on the scene. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: -58820
Last run: 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Gained a breakthrough success at Chelmsford (7f) in February; not totally disgraced when fifth of nine in 7f Southwell handicap 12 days ago; not out of things lowered in grade. |
11/4 |
|
5th 4 (2) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Not at his best lately, but 4lb lower than when gaining his sole success at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in February; no great surprise if he bounces back at some point. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 (8) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got off the mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February but has failed to build on that since; down to a career-low mark and capable if he can return to form. |
17/2 |
11/2
Form: 337723 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (7) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Eight wins on the AW include three at this track (6f/7f), the last win coming off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month; ran well when runner-up here 16 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 10 (13) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Eight wins on the AW including three over 6f/7f here; still 2lb above his highest winning mark and will need things to pan out right from the outside stall, but one for the shortlist nonetheless. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 129376 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Dual course winner (7f/8.6f) who was returning from six months off when beaten 2l into fourth of eight behind Bad Habits over here 17 days ago; could fare better in returning blinkers this time. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two course wins, including when running on well over this trip (Class 6 classified; 9-4 favourite) last March; now rated 1lb lower than when fourth over C&D (25-1) last October; market should guide on seasonal return. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 860-4
Last run: 201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (5) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Returned from a break to win a Wolverhampton handicap (7f) in October and she added a second win to her tally when readily seeing off five rivals over C&D last month; only a fair fourth at Lingfield (1m) one week later but she is 2lb lower today and should make another bold bid. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
11st 6lb |
Settled better than usual under today's rider when resuming winning ways in 7f Kempton handicap a week ago; she's a player under a 5lb penalty. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 (5) |
14th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
It's possible she's gone off the boil but her last two outings have been over 8.6f/1m and her good form in the autumn came at 7f (on Tapeta; has shown promise on Polytrack); could have a part to play back down in trip. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 796896
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (3) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Regressive for Thomas Faulkner in various forms of headgear before switching to this yard in early spring; pulled hard on turf last time and returns to cheekpieces back up from 6f. |
6/1 |
|
9th 11 (4) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Won 2yo AW maiden; his 3yo season never really got going but he was on a much-reduced mark when runner-up on two occasions (7f) in March; well held on yard debut since, though, and likely best watched back on turf. |
13/2 |
|
8th 8 (8) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Course scorer who returned to form in a headgear change when second of eight in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago on his final run for Thomas Faulkner; not out of things for his new handler. |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: 766213 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (3) |
23rd Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival. |
25/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked. |
6/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
27th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 364232
Last run: 85 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (5) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed a few times on turf/Polytrack last year, but has regressed since joining this yard and now 0-17; look elsewhere. |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 (1) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Maiden (0-16); often placed for Sean Woods but yet to threaten to click into gear for this trainer; weakened late on when last of nine at Southwell (6f; 9-1) 16 days ago. |
20/1 |
|
10 (2) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
0-12 for Sean Woods but he's finished placed five times including when runner-up in a classified event at Yarmouth (7f, good) in August; on unchanged mark back in a handicap and has each-way claims again for new yard. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 102436 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (5) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred. |
40/1 |
|
7th 13 (8) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Front-runner and C&D winner, but patchy form since his latest success last summer and was well held in a 0-50 classified event here four week ago; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
8th 4 (11) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner; C&D winner; he hasn't been at his best since November and he may find a few of these seeing out their race more strongly. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £39.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.46 |
| Tricast | £157.93 |
| Trifecta | £258.60 |
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