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StandardSBK: Dont Settle For Less Handicap
- Prize money: £29700
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.80
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1812-2
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Best form has come on AW and he hung left when 3l last of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May last time; however, the trip appeared to stretch him and he's off the same mark as for his win at Wolverhampton (8.4f, AW) in March; not written off back at 1m in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
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6th 4 (5) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Broadly progressive, mostly at about 1m and on AW, until posting duck eggs in last two outings; may prove resurgent back down in grade, and pedigree suggests the return to 1m2f is worth a go. |
4/1 |
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17th 8 (17) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Having been gelded last autumn he enjoyed a good stint on AW, winning twice (1m/8.6f); soundly beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time and he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf, but he remains lightly raced for his top yard and is not discounted under Ryan Moore. |
14/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 38-321
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Generally in good form, mostly on AW, for current stable and latest effort is best forgiven (race didn't pan out favourably); not disgraced in most recent turf attempt but is still seeking a first success in this sphere and is somewhat hostage to fortune the way he races. |
14/1 |
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6th 5 (6) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Both wins have been on AW and he went close in his bid for a double at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; never involved back on turf at Ascot in May but he started slowly and was hampered at a crucial stage; now goes back up in grade but he has possibilities back on Tapeta. |
15/2 |
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5th 4 (8) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Only 2-16 but his third trainer has him in career-best form and didn't get the breaks when a closing fourth at Newcastle last time (1m); hold-up performer who needs a good pace to chase and if getting one he'll be dangerous. |
4/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 11621- CD
Last run: 132 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (8) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Unraced on softer than good; up in trip when tidy 2l winner at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) one month ago, which was his second turf win this summer and his best performance; up 5lb but not fully exposed at this trip. |
8/1 |
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1st 3 (2) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Both handicap wins have come by narrow margins at Class 3 level and it was a deep Class 2 in which he made no impact last time at Sandown; he's not handicapped out of it if he stays this longer distance (unraced beyond 8.6f). |
5/1 |
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10th 17 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in tight finishes at Class 3 level, including at Redcar latest start; may well come up short in this better grade, for all that he receives weight all round. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 46-210
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (4) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Eight wins on this surface and returned to his best when just overhauled late in a C&D handicap last week; leading contender. |
5/1 |
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4th 8 (3) |
22nd Sep 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
One of three runners for his yard; all bar one of his nine wins have come on sand, including the Laytown race in which he was third 12 days ago (beaten just under 5l); wears new headgear combination; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
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3rd 11 (11) |
10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
11st 9lb
|
First reserve; won off 7lb higher at Dundalk (7f) in January, his eighth AW win; is 3lb lower than when winning this race last year and didn't run too badly over 1m at Navan on latest; could be a danger to all if getting a run. |
16/1
Form: 53-450 CD BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 19 (7) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
C&D winner (good to firm) off 6lb lower last July but fourth was the best placing she achieved in five AW handicaps earlier this year; off 11 weeks; others make more obvious appeal. |
25/1 |
|
9th 5 (11) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
4lb higher than her last winning mark but Jack Callan's claim will help in that respect and it was a good run last time at Wolverhampton (finished upside Exquisitive Acclaim) given she was never ideally positioned out the back; could go well provided stall 11 isn't a killer. |
10/1 |
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5th 8 (13) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Latest win was C&D in October and she twice went close in November; ran respectably on next four starts but no show when favourite in the Southwell race won by Dosman on latest; cheekpieces (worn last three outings) are removed. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 12-012 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (1) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two AW wins in the winter (9.4f/1m2f); it's possible he's gone off the boil but when beaten 8l in ninth of 13 at Newmarket a fortnight ago he was denied a clear passage before keeping on nicely; not ruled out each-way back up in trip. |
25/1 |
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9th 5 (11) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice on the AW over the winter but he seems to have gone off the boil, well beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday; not so effective yet on turf; others make more appeal. |
16/1 |
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11th 13 (7) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and over this C&D in January; below best at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest and he's running in a higher grade than he's used to, but he has an each-way shout on the pick of his winter form. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 2413-8 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (9) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two 1m wins on turf (good to firm/good) last year and later won over 1m2f on the Polytrack; well treated on the pick of that form but he's been quiet this year and was well held back from a break at York 16 days ago; needs to raise his game. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 128-
Last run: 90 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten ten times since his winning debut at Chester (7f, good) 12 months ago; prominent in the betting at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago but there was no upturn in his fortune; still appeals as the type to pop up soon. |
8/1 |
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9th 5 (12) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Made a winning debut at Chester (7f, good) last September but he's 0-9 since and has form figures of 8805489 in handicaps; now 18lb lower than for his opening mark but he needs a big turnaround back at this trip; eyeshields removed. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 428-40
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (14) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
In good form since returning to turf in the spring, getting the better of Silver Ghost to score at Newmarket (good) in May before solid third on the July course (again 7f, good to firm) the following month; just caught out by a drop to 6f when fourth at Ascot 19 days ago but that form is working out well; player back at 7f with William Buick taking over. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 58700- D
Last run: 175 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (7) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Hasn't won since June 2025 but he posted creditable efforts over 1m1f at Musselburgh (good) and Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; did well to get fifth after a stumble at the start left him detached) this summer; never a threat at Redcar last time but a potential class act tackling his first 0-80. |
13/2 |
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9th 3 (8) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Hasn't won since last June but he ran well when third at Musselburgh (good) in June and should have finished even closer, when events conspired against him, before a fifth of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (also 1m1f, good to firm) last month; player from the same mark in this easier event. |
9/2 |
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5th 18 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent and his losing sequence is up to 11 races; however, he was a close third off this reduced mark at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last time and is an each-way contender if backing up that performance. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 61-441 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (1) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
All three of his wins have been on the AW, the most recent at Kempton (1m) in March off 4lb lower; never a threat when sixth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago and he was well beaten on soft ground last year. |
11/1 |
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6th 4 (6) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Has posted two duck eggs since most recent AW success and latest effort took his turf form figures to 370; not particularly solid kept to this sphere and others are preferred. |
14/1 |
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11th 4 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Mostly in good form on the AW during the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Kempton (1m); however, he was below par back at Wolverhampton six weeks ago and has something to prove on a rare encounter with turf. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 976-23
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
One-time useful AW handicapper but 0-8 over hurdles, though he went close at this level a couple of times over the summer; appeared to stay this sort of trip when a 5l third of ten at Downpatrick last time and looks sure to be involved. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company three times in Britain this summer; well beaten back in handicap company at Galway earlier this month but okay fourth of eight in a Tramore maiden hurdle last time (2m1f, good to yielding); place chance. |
15/1 |
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4th 2 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company in Britain this summer at Stratford (twice) and after making most (carrying head awkwardly, hung right) at Worcester (2m, good); no show on handicap debut at Galway and back into maiden company probably with a bit to find. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.91 |
| Tricast | £87.48 |
| Trifecta | £84.90 |
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