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- Prize money: £5652.72
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £19.30
- Place: £3.70
Form: 8860-6 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (9) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Two wins earlier this year and he's been running well in defeat across the past few months, including over C&D and on soft ground here; there is every chance that he will be thereabouts once more. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has won and finished close up in all three C&D handicaps; on his latest winning mark for last five starts but he's been involved in tight finishes in the most recent two (7f and this C&D) so is entitled to figure. |
6/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt. |
13/2 |
11/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 3402-7 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Recent efforts have not been his best but he's a dual C&D winner who has never been this low in the weights; a revival would come as no surprise. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage. |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose. |
9/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 7800-5 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
15th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has been in good form, threatening off slightly higher marks this summer before winning at Wolverhampton (7.2f, Tapeta) on Tuesday in second-time cheekpieces; that was an apprentice contest, so he carries no penalty today; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 (5) |
13th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed in both C&D runs in July and he has held his form since; likely to run his race but his losing run is up to 19 and he may have to make do with more minor money. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 4617-6 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form with a bang back at 7f when readily landing a C&D handicap 23 days ago (front two clear of Havana Prince); up 6lb but remains of interest. |
9/2 |
|
1st 6 (8) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Did best of those in the stands' side group at York (6f, good to firm) in July and then kept on for third of nine at Southwell (6f, AW) 27 days ago despite not getting the best of passages; now down to a career-low mark and this dual C&D winner should appreciate stepping back up in trip. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 (7) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
He's struggled to get competitive on turf on his four starts since May, albeit he fared best in the near-side group at York a fortnight ago; Tapeta seems to be his preferred surface and he's 5lb lower than when going close at Wolverhampton (7f) in February; no surprise to see a big run. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 447-6R C
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (17) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 18 (3) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
8st 6lb |
Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition. |
14/1 |
7/4
Form: 541-32 CD BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected. |
6/1 |
|
4th 11 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though. |
16/1 |
|
16th 18 (5) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 2/27-9 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (4) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Showed signs of a revival when fourth in a handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but has failed to build on it twice since, despite being prominent in the betting over 6f here latterly; down to a mark in the 40s for the first time but the market is perhaps the best guide back from 11 weeks off. |
15/2 |
|
11th 5 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Showed signs of a revival when fourth in a handicap at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) and a slow start was no help at Chester (stays 7f); only 2-35 but he's not without a chance. |
5/1 |
|
7th 10 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
No win since October 2024 but he's on a reduced mark and showed signs of a revival when fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's effective at this trip. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 11296- D
Last run: 120 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ran better when 3l off the winner at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; 0-5 on the AW but sole placing was on this track; respected. |
4/1 |
|
7th 10 (10) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
A two-time scorer (including over C&D) for Michael Appleby last summer; well below par for his present handler this season, however, and he failed to beat a rival in 1m Pontefract handicap last time. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 7007-3 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £107.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £84.10 |
| Tricast | £340.04 |
| Trifecta | £651.10 |
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