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StandardRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 1m 0f 1y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Light rain
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £33.00
- Place: £11.60
Form: 09-787
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (5) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Serial hard-puller who scored for regular partner Jude Fernandes over C&D in February; will always come with risks attached but should get a good pace this time and the return here will help. |
20/1 |
|
11th 10 (8) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Sprung a 25-1 surprise at Lingfield last month and caught the eye with a power-packed finish from too far back when fourth there (also 1m) 18 days ago; that suggests his mark is still workable. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Sprung a 25-1 surprise over C&D last week (Way To Dubai fourth) when staying on well in the closing stages; not sure to be in the same form again but he is unexposed at a mile and will be a danger to all if in the same form. |
3/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 33-112 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (14) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 (2) |
24th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 046-83 C BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Stays 1m but all eight of his wins have come over 7f, the latest at Kempton 18 days ago; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims again. |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 (6) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Well held after a slow start here (1m) 12 days ago but that was after two solid placed efforts at Lingfield (7f/1m); losing run is now up to 15 but he's on a dangerous mark and could get involved if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces removed. |
11/2 |
2/1
Form: 33-241 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (12) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes. |
20/1 |
|
11th 12 (10) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting. |
20/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 9B04-4 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (1) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't won since his debut in February last year when trained by Karl Burke; went close when beaten a nose at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and if he can reproduce that effort on turf then he would be a player. |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Still to add to his debut success (for Karl Burke) but he went desperately close at Chelmsford last month, running on well at the finish; handicap mark left unchanged and he needs serious consideration. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Started handicap life for Karl Burke last summer on an unrealistic mark and struggled prior to being picked up for just 2,000gns in the autumn; finding his level now for his current yard and it wouldn't shock were he to pop up here, dropped another 3lb. |
12/1 |
100/30
Form: 4-1114 D BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting. |
3/1 |
|
4th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 0207-5
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (7) |
28th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Windsor handicap (11.5f) last May, but he's generally struggled since, including never involved in two 1m course handicaps in recent weeks; this trip is more suitable but would need to see market support to consider. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) last May, but he's generally struggled since and was never involved on stable debut over C&D last month; has something to prove and he's still 3lb higher than for his win. |
20/1 |
|
1 (3) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Won on turf in the spring and was creditable second of 14 here (1m3f) in first-time blinkers in June; clearly wasn't himself when struggling here last month, after a break, and has a big role to play if back on song in first-time visor. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £144.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £105.76 |
| Trifecta | £1230.80 |
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