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StandardRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap
- Prize money: £3716.14
- 1m 4f 51y
- Class 5
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/6 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: 843-
Last run: 116 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (4) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Improved on handicap debut when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in March; appeared to run well when second to Galilean Quality in two-runner race at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month, which puts him into the each-way picture assuming that first-time headgear proves suitable. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Brought along steadily before taking a big step forward on his handicap debut when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on his return last month; up 4lb this progressive colt remains on a workable mark. |
Evs |
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1st 1 (5) |
16th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Much improved on final qualifying run, on Southwell Tapeta (1m) in November when, despite getting hampered early, he kept persevering into a close third behind a subsequent winner; takes big step up in trip on handicap debut but has some useful stayers close up in pedigree; a likely type. |
5/6 |
7/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 525-
Last run: 144 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (3) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Record in small-field handicaps reads 212 and he finds himself in another one; may again enjoy the run of the race in front and has a good chance of seeing it out. |
2/5 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Improved form sent handicapping over 1m4f for both starts this term, taking second at Wolverhampton (AW) and getting off the mark at Leicester (good); both were in small fields but the former race has had its form boosted substantially and the latter ended up as a clearcut win after he went on over 2f out; latest 3lb rise probably underestimates him. |
11/8 |
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1st 2 (3) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Advanced his form after a five-month absence (gelded) when runner-up in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap four weeks ago; up 2lb but he's well in the mix. |
2/1 |
4/1
Form: 580-5 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (2) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Pleasing third of five when stepped up to 1m4f at Wolverhampton last month and did the business under those conditions next time, getting the better of the hot favourite; had over 2l to spare at the line and a 5lb rise could have been worse; tough to beat. |
11/8 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Gifted the run of the race over C&D (third; 9-1) three weeks ago, but couldn't make it count, weakening behind two better-fancied rivals; a similar scenario could unfold here with stamina reserves inconclusive over 1m4f; 1lb lower. |
9/2 |
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3rd 4 (3) |
16th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Some promise as 2yo despite facing tough tasks, but he didn't achieve a lot on his handicap debut here (about 1m; favourite) two weeks ago and his pedigree raises stamina questions; has something to prove. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 005-
Last run: 184 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (3) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Her third 2yo run (1m, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) was encouraging; last of five on her seasonal/handicap debut four weeks ago (1m4f, AW); should do better today. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
16th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Ran at up to 1m on turf as 2yo, doing best when fifth of eight, losing second close home, at Bath in September on final start (first-time cheekpieces, retained); has an excellent staying pedigree and this trip, if not further, should suit better now handicapping; ought to improve. |
12/1 |
Form: 7-44
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.02 |
| Trifecta | £9.10 |
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