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- Prize money: £28347
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 3
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 11214- C BF
Last run: 307 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (11) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Three 7f wins in 2025; impressive dropped to 6f at Newcastle in March but two runs since have been bitterly disappointing; that March performance hasn't been wiped from the memory and a revival wouldn't be a major shock. |
9/1 |
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10th 4 (8) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Three 7f wins in 2025; impressive dropped to 6f at Newcastle in March but he disappointed as favourite back at Newcastle five weeks ago; the penultimate performance suggests this mark is well within his range, and he could resume his progress back at 7f. |
7/2 |
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11th 8 (7) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive at 7f in 2025 and he returned from ten months off to run out an easy winner of a Class 3 handicap over C&D (2-2 at Newcastle) in March; up 7lb but foolish to think he's not up to the task; stable won this in 2024. |
3/1 |
12/1
- Place: £5.80
Form: 81043- D
Last run: 139 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (11) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Has an excellent record at Ayr and it was a shame that he was drawn on the other side to the narrow winner when leading home his group in the Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last week; back up 3lb which won't be beyond him if he copes with this track at the first attempt. |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent and winless this year and well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) recently; however, that was more competitive than this and two starts ago he ran well when third of 17 at Ayr (6f, good); may have a chance. |
6/1 |
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19th 14 (18) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Won a good C&D handicap last year and also successful at Ayr last September; 0-7 in 2026 but he retains all his ability and ran well for third (of 17) at Ayr 19 days ago; high draw a potential stumbling block. |
12/1 |
20/1
- Place: £5.70
Form: 1000-5 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (8) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
He's dropped to a favourable mark and there is every chance that he will exploit it at some point, but he was a soundly beaten fourth of eight behind Belsito at Hamilton (6f, soft) eight days ago and has work to do here. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Encouraging return to turf when never-nearer close fourth at Ripon (6f, good to soft; has won on soft) in April and he wasn't far away in a big field back there in August; on a favourable mark now; not far away. |
8/1 |
|
7th 8 (18) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Well handicapped on this year's best, including a close fourth over C&D in April; has had the odd excuse since and he ran perfectly well over an inadequate 5f at York three weeks ago (not well drawn); a big run could be on the cards. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 11042- D
Last run: 160 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (6) |
15th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won twice over 6f on turf for Edward Bethell as a 3yo and ran with credit in three starts on Tapeta between last October and April; well beaten in his last two starts in ultra-competitive sprint handicaps on turf and is back in calmer waters, but he faces several in-form rivals. |
33/1 |
|
23th 23 (17) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Won 6f maiden and novice races for a previous yard in 2025 but he's been weighted to his best in AW and turf handicaps for this one and is aiming high back from a break. |
50/1 |
|
21th 16 (20) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won maiden/novice races on turf last May/June and was a promising fourth of 14 at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March on his stable debut; however, not quite at the same level there (6f) since and he's up in grade this afternoon; others are more compelling. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 61-433 C
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Seven Newcastle wins last year, latterly off 8lb higher; didn't shape with obvious promise when sixth back on AW at Southwell latest but the second/third from that race have won since and he could revive back here. |
7/2 |
|
6th 7 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Seven Newcastle wins to his name last year (fine here too), latterly off 6lb higher; will appreciate the return to Tapeta, having been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper following a few runs on turf; one to consider. |
7/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Soft ground was probably against him on latest outing; won six times on AW last year and, although he's taken minor honours on all three starts at this track, including two this summer, he does not look the percentage call with his 1-27 strike-rate on turf. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-0658 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 25 (19) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Reinvigorated by a visor this summer, winning three times (5f) and only narrowly denied in the Portland at Doncaster last week; his form claims are there for all to see but whether a stiff 6f on slow ground is really what he needs is a moot point. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 13 (7) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
The addition of a visor has had a galvanising effect this summer and he has won three of his last four starts, the latest a cheeky win at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good); this intermediate trip shouldn't pose any problems and going back up 4lb is manageable; tops the list. |
13/2 |
|
1st 12 (19) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Classy sprinter back in the day and the new visor has been floating his boat with recent form figures of 121 in 5f handicaps, latterly getting up in the nick of time at Newmarket; only 3lb higher and this hold-up performer should have this run to suit; finished fifth in last year's Stewards' Cup, faring best in his group; firmly in calculations. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 86560- D
Last run: 194 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (4) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Chasing a hat-trick after 7f wins at Thirsk (good to soft) and Chester (heavy) last month; still of interest from a handicapping perspective but the drop in trip is a slight concern. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ended a long losing sequence in 7f handicap at Thirsk two weeks ago; hasn't always proved the easiest of rides but she's not out of things nudged up 2lb. |
15/2 |
|
1st 3 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Not yet added to his debut win in May 2024 but there have been some cracking efforts in defeat in big-field York handicaps this summer; well short of that level at Ripon (1m, good) three weeks ago but he is on a dangerous mark and conditions shouldn't be an issue. |
8/1 |
11/1
Form: 060-46 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (9) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Usually races over 6f, runner-up at Pontefract most recently; no certainty to go one better, having failed to score for over two years and with the return to a stiff 7f presenting a question mark. |
12/1 |
|
5 (4) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Had a good 3yo campaign but not won since; went close over 7f at Thirsk in May but neither run since has been comparable; slower ground would be preferable. |
14/1 |
|
9th 6 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
2024 went well but no joy since; did go close behind Brighton Boy at Thirsk in May (7f, good) before struggling in a Class 2 on the AW; could be dangerous off this mark if he did get an easy lead, though that seems unlikely. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 07511- D
Last run: 193 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (8) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Three wins at 6f, two on Polytrack; inconsistent and not well drawn for a front-runner. |
15/2 |
|
6th 9 (9) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Front-runner who landed a gamble on his handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) last September and made short work of following up at Thirsk one week later; slow start to his 2026 campaign but things clicked back on AW at Kempton three weeks ago, gamely repelling the reopposing Moving Force; could progress further after just eight runs. |
4/1 |
|
1st 10 (6) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Won twice over 6f last September; below that level since returning this year and still 6lb higher than his last winning mark. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 81776- D
Last run: 166 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and at Sandown (5f, good) in July; however, soundly beaten on his last two outings (5f, good to firm/good) and has to raise his game. |
16/1 |
|
12th 2 (5) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Both 2026 wins were 5f (soft/good) and decisively on top from Hypnotised at Sandown in July for latest; below form behind that rival at Newbury (good to firm) latest start but has bounced back before; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (12) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Both 2026 wins were 5f and he was decisively on top at Sandown (good ground) 17 days ago; that was a personal best and he's in the mix, although significantly worse off at the weights with Sandown runner-up Hypnotised. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 033-87 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (3) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Should be well treated but little to cheer this season; latest fifth of 16 at Doncaster (5f, good) was a bit better but he was subsequently reported to have bled from the nose. |
10/1 |
|
5th 16 (13) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Twice ran well over C&D (good/soft) in 2024, winning this race on first occasion; thrown in on that form but little to cheer this season, given a wind operation (his second) before penultimate start; latest was at least a step back in the right direction. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: 21238- D
Last run: 202 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (10) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
8yo who hasn't been at his best on his last three starts, most recently 8l third of seven over C&D (soft; has won on such ground over C&D); however, he has a solid record at Goodwood and is 3lb lower than when runner-up here (7f, good) in May; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 1 (4) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Two-time course winner, including this trip on soft, and he is on a manageable mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts and he may need slower ground at this trip. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (7) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Best with positive tactics, as when leading until well inside final 1f at Goodwood in May; only tenth at Epsom on Oaks day but that was a warm race and he's had a break since; goes well on soft ground; possibilities. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 54-274 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 3 (10) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has enjoyed a terrific season, including four handicap wins on good/good to firm; last week's second on unfavourable terms in a Beverley conditions race was a career-best RPR; course winner; has to enter calculations. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Ran well for third behind Jm Jungle in a Listed race here last month but he is 3lb worse off today and has since finished down the field in the Portland. |
8/1 |
|
17th 4 (22) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
As good as ever as a 9yo, recording four wins this year and running with credit in Listed event at Beverley (5f, heavy) 13 days ago; should run his race but there are likely to be better handicapped opponents today. |
22/1 |
5/1
Form: 54-213 CD BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (3) |
15th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner whose sole success on turf came here over 6f in April 2024 (good to firm); his five other wins have been on the AW and he went close over 6f at Wolverhampton two months ago; likely to face competition for the lead from Diomed Duke. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Five AW wins, the latest from the front off 2lb lower at Newcastle (6f) in February; well below that form on turf lately but still worth keeping an eye on in the betting. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Only turf win came off a much lower mark more than two years ago and he remains weighted to his AW best after a couple of no-shows at Yarmouth last month; some way down the pecking order. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £49.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £46.68 |
| Tricast | £555.75 |
| Trifecta | £1054.50 |