19.30
StandardWeatherbys And Birdie Calendars Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £15702
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
Form: 056-67
Last run: 293 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (5) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Made late gains over an inadequate 7f last time and this return to 1m looks a plus; won off this mark at Meydan in February but needs to prove he can defy it on home soil at a different time of year. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (10) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Never figured in 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and isn't crying out for this sharp drop back in trip, having done most of his winning over 1m-1m1f; sole 7f win came at a much lower level in 2019. |
25/1 |
Form: 700158 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (4) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Multiple C&D winner, the latest last August when rated 5lb higher; obvious chance if anywhere near that level but he has been struggling more recently; the return to 1m2f will help but not a solid option. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Has done nearly all his winning at about 1m2f, most recently last August; inconsistent since but drops back in grade off a workable mark; stayed on for creditable effort in sole attempt over 1m4f. |
16/1 |
|
11th 6 (9) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Eight-time AW winner and first and second in two of his four races here; didn't run at all badly last time at Lingfield (1m2f) but looks vulnerable at the minute in a race of this nature. |
40/1 |
Form: 458121 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 10 (8) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Below form in this race in 2024 and also last April on his only other visit here; had an excellent autumn last year on AW and won again in January, but he's struggled to make an impact in more recent AW starts and finished last at York on return to turf; return to 1m2f would suit if he were in better form but this may be a tough turf mark. |
40/1 |
|
10th 4 (6) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Second at this meeting in 2024 but only eighth in this race last year; had an excellent autumn on AW and won again in January, but he's struggled to make an impact in recent AW starts and his record is a lot stronger at up to 1m3f than at about 1m4f. |
33/1 |
|
14th 3 (1) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
He's never won off a mark this high and he needs to produce more than he's managed at Kempton and Lingfield on his last three starts; however, before those he won a 13-runner handicap over C&D with something to spare and the return to Newcastle could be in his favour; not ruled out each-way. |
20/1 |
Form: 144948 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
9yo who was down the field at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time but was running consistently well prior to that; this C&D winner has an each-way chance if bouncing back. |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 (10) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Hearty strike-rate on turf, adding another in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; less of a win machine on AW but both wins have come on this track, over C&D and 1m4f in early 2024, and he was involved in a tight finish back on AW at Wolverhampton two starts ago; not far away. |
9/1 |
Form: 3-1386 D
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (12) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Unraced on softer than good; failed to make a significant impact in his first four handicaps but did so at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) on latest outing, running on well into a close third of 12 off today's mark; return to 1m2f could help and he needs a second look. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 10 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Windsor maiden winner for the Gosdens last April, followed by a 1m3f Listed third and big-money sale; only mid-division in his four handicaps since, 20-1 off this mark behind Mr Winston here (1m) on reappearance; back up by a furlong but others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 (10) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Windsor maiden winner for the Gosdens last spring; out of the frame in three 1m2f handicaps, including two for this yard, but wasn't beaten far on stable debut at York (good) in September (gelded since) when wearing cheekpieces; disappointed on AW when last seen in November and goes without headgear again but he's not fully exposed and this drop down in trip might help. |
14/1 |
Form: 121322 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
He made his debut only as a 4yo but it was a winning one at Newcastle (1m); subsequently useful form on AW included another narrow win at that venue (1m2f) in August for George Scott and he went mighty close over latter C&D on stable debut in November; niggled along at various stages when seventh on his turf debut (10.5f) last month and some guesswork is involved as to whether this test will bring out the best in him. |
22/1 |
|
7th 9 (1) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Both wins have come on the AW at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) and was far from disgraced on his return in the Easter Classic there (1m2f) five weeks ago; makes his turf debut in a competitive race, albeit stall 1 has taken three of the last eight runnings. |
11/1 |
|
7th 9 (11) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two-time course winner who went close on his stable debut over C&D in November; things didn't go his way when fourth of 13 at Chelmsford (1m2f) ten days later; this very lightly raced 5yo goes well fresh and remains open to further improvement; could be a contender following a break. |
11/1 |
Form: 007506 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Most of his wins have been at 1m but he swooped late on to score over 1m3f in January and led 1f out when asserting in tidy style over 1m4f early this month, both at this track; back up another 5lb and he's a 7yo, but peak form (October 2024) was a little better still and he's now 7-12 at Kempton; on the shortlist. |
15/2 |
|
1st 5 (5) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Most of his wins have been at 1m but he made it 6-11 at Kempton when swooping late for a last-gasp win over 1m3f in January; up 2lb but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is strongly respected back up in trip. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 (7) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Somewhat interesting off an attractive mark back at Kempton, being 5-10 here, but all of that course form is over 1m; has a mixed record beyond that distance so carries risk back up in trip; however, certainly holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form. |
9/1 |
Form: 735432 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (5) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win in April; respectable fifth of nine off this mark at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) three weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win five weeks ago; one concern is that he was below form last September on his only run at this track. |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 (10) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
In the frame in six of his eight starts since returning to the AW last September, but his losing run is mounting yet he remains 8lb above his last winning mark; others more compelling. |
11/1 |
Form: 422312
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Proved frustrating for much of last season, beaten favourite in three maidens; off the mark at Dundalk in October; just denied a first turf win in a 21-runner contest at the Curragh 12 days ago; holds a leading chance |
7/2 |
|
2nd 8 (6) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Proved frustrating for much of last season, beaten favourite in three maidens; off the mark at Dundalk in October, beating Ribble Emperor by 3l over a mile; good effort when 1.5l third in conditions race on AW 105 days ago; on an okay mark but soft ground a concern. |
16/1 |
Form: 14 BF
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (5) |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Half-brother to Grade/Group 1 winner Yibir (RPR 123) and the high-class Wild Illusion (116); weak 4-1 chance at Southwell but stayed on best and the runner-up then beat Military Cross next time; that was a nice start. |
15/8 |
|
11 (10) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Eighth foal; half-brother to seven winners including Grade/Group 1 scorers Yibir (RPR 123) and Wild Illusion (116); dam a Listed winner (103); already gelded but he is a newcomer of some note and stable's 35% strike-rate with 3yos in novice/maiden races on AW further heightens interest. |
13/8 |
Form: 8169-2 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (3) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Dual Newcastle winner who's generally struggled since returning from more than a year off; his only below-par effort on Tapeta came when not seeing out 1m6f, however, and the handicapper's given him every chance. |
10/1 |
|
13th 10 (7) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Often a front-runner; 13lb below last winning mark, but patchy form in five starts since returning from 14 months off in October; others make greater appeal. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 (7) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Handy sort who was off for 14 months before returning for this yard in October; third of 11 when stepped up in trip at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago, but this will test his stamina further. |
6/1 |
Form: 644-98 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (8) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Five-time winner who has been operating close to his best in defeat this year but not last time at Epsom when in first-time cheekpieces; even if back on song, others are more intriguing. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two AW wins in December and returned to turf with 3l third of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last Tuesday; might not be far away but there's a suspicion that this exposed 7yo might find a few too good; cheekpieces go on. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 10 (10) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two AW wins in December (1m2f/9.4f) and good third at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month; no threat at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last time but that was a hot contest and this three-time turf winner is not ruled out each-way. |
10/1 |
Form: 564232
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (1) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D (Class 5) on penultimate start; the only maiden in this field and steps up in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 (8) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
0-7 but he's had only three starts for this stable; ran well to split two more prominently ridden rivals at Southwell (7f, AW) in August and did his best work late on when third of 11 in a Class 4 at Ayr (7f, soft) latest; strong claims with the return to 1m likely to suit on switch back to AW. |
7/2 |
Betting Forcast
16/1 Ouzo, 12/1 Storm Catcher, 5/1 Kings Code, 16/1 Andaleep, 10/1 Tycoon, 8/1 Bragbor, 16/1 Whitcombe Rockstar, 8/1 Londoner, 7/1 Diego El Queso, 6/1 Race To The Stars, 10/1 Bystander, 10/1 Parlando, 10/1 Sheikh Raj