16.25
StandardRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Classified Stakes (Div I)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 6
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: 508-85 C
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 44
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 (7) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
All three of his wins on the AW have been at this track, the most recent in a C&D classified in February; well beaten after missing the break at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago but may bounce back returned to AW. |
12/1 |
|
8th 10 (11) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Sole turf win came over 1m2f in 2023 and three subsequent successes have been on the AW (1m and 7f); has continued to run well since the latest of them in February but this is his first 6f run since his debut. |
10/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 446-92 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (3) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Five-time AW winner but 0-22 on turf; ran poorly behind Penny Ghent at Ripon ten days ago and others have more obvious claims. |
16/1 |
|
13th 12 (12) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
All five wins over 7f on AW; 0-21 on turf and doesn't appeal for win purposes despite career-low mark. |
16/1 |
|
4th 9 (6) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Billy Garritty gets on well with him (form figures together read 421125) and the likes of Kessaar Power should ensure this is truly run, which will suit this hold-up performer; he does seem more effective over 7f, though. |
7/1 |
25/1
- Place: £8.10
Form: 369-88
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 42
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (4) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a long losing run; placed over C&D on his penultimate start but failed to back it up here last week (1m); others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 (5) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran whose eight wins came on the AW in France; returned to form when third here over 7f eight days ago and now needs to back that up; return to 1m is no problem. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran whose eight wins came on the AW in France in his younger days; little of late to suggest he will prove a threat here. |
25/1 |
3/1
Form: 535-72 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (10) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won handicaps at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) and Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in 2024; has made the frame in both starts since dropped to this level and is frame material again, provided her stamina holds out. |
3/1 |
|
4th 7 (1) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
1-3 on Tapeta; was down to this level for the first time when second of nine at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last time and the winner has since followed up in a handicap; respected. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 6 (8) |
29th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Should be a potent force at this level and her recent return from a four-month absence should have blown away the cobwebs; one of two with a solid chance for connections. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 50-874 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 44
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (4) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Usually runs at Newcastle and has never won elsewhere; inconsistent results in classified races this year; not beaten far at Southwell on penultimate but lacks solidity. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 (1) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing here, winning three times (7f/1m) in the first half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to get heavily involved, though. |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing at Newcastle, his three wins coming there (7f/1m) in the first-half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to be competitive, though. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 9-2437 CD BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (13) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 (8) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 9 (5) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
On a lengthy losing sequence but she fared better than of late when third of 11 in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 989-66
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 40
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (3) |
23rd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Unplaced in all 14 starts and was always in the rear in a classified event at Southwell (7f) last month; blinkers are now tried and she needs to raise her game back in a handicap. |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 (5) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Unplaced in all 13 starts and has plenty to find, even at this level. |
33/1 |
|
6th 9 (10) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Out of the frame in all 12 starts and her stamina remains questionable; cheekpieces need to make a difference. |
25/1 |
11/4
Form: 67-223 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (2) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Serial slow starter who's done most recent racing over 7f and looked to find this trip stretching her a couple of times; capable if getting away and finding the race setting up for her but she's been expensive to follow in 0-50 company latterly. |
12/1 |
|
8th 1 (7) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed in all three starts since dropped to this level, twice finishing runner-up over C&D last month; creditable effort when third of 11 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) 12 days ago considering she was drawn wide and blew the start; major player. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (11) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Finished second in two 7f classified events at Southwell last month, collared close home on the second occasion; this C&D winner is one of two solid candidates for her connections. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £62.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £47.39 |
| Trifecta | £821.30 |
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