17.20
GoodWatch Live Racing At Betway Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.20
Form: 31815- C
Last run: 203 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (8) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive mare who scored for the eighth time when beating 18-runner field at Newmarket (7f, good) at last month's Craven meeting; might need some luck in running if the field gravitates to the stands' side but thoroughly deserves this first crack at a Pattern race, with the ceiling of her ability probably yet to be reached. |
2/1 |
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1st 6 (14) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Steady improver who scored three times last year, including here (1m) in May and on the July course (7f, also good to firm) two months later; also landed valuable big-field fillies' handicap at York which bodes well for this test; should be ready to roll on this return and she's much respected. |
9/1 |
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5th 1 (11) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
The winner of seven of her 18 starts, three of the wins coming this year (including both here and the July course); finished with a flourish to beat 17 rivals at York's Ebor meeting five weeks ago and a 5lb rise doesn't look excessive; drying ground in her favour but dropping to 6f asks a new question of her; this is likely to be well run, however, and she's a contender. |
11/4 |
33/1
- Place: £8.60
Form: 8080-0
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (11) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Spent last year in the grip of the handicapper after seven wins in 2024; more leniently treated now and ran respectably when sixth of 28 in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot; seemed unsuited by drop back to 5f next time; this intermediate trip is probably ideal these days and he commands respect. |
10/1 |
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9th 1 (9) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Nine course wins to his name from 22 starts here (3-7 over C&D); in good form of late, having spent last year in the grip of the handicapper, but that was over 7f and whether he still has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question; yard also runs Woohoo. |
6/1 |
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6th 22 (27) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who had raced only over sprint distances until a resurgent effort (second of 18) upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; goes back up in class and seems unlikely to land a Victoria Cup aged ten; gained last five wins, all in 2024, at Hamilton. |
33/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 02440- D
Last run: 184 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (3) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and ran creditably in big field at Newmarket in the first of his two starts this term; chance may depend on the actions of the weather, however. |
8/1 |
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10th 5 (12) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and could be set for further success this term, having performed encouragingly (third of 18) at Newmarket on reappearance; one to consider. |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: -20435 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 15 (16) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor (good) win in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; respectable efforts on both starts last month and Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time. |
12/1 |
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5th 5 (4) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
He has turned in a string of good efforts since winning at Windsor last September; close second off this mark at Newcastle on New Year's Day (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid. |
10/1 |
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3rd 3 (1) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Flurry of turf and Polytrack wins last autumn and winter included two at 7f; nearly got there in time dropped to 6f for his sole previous visit here in January, and this would be easier than that 0-105; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 8/0-63
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (8) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 135y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Made all in very valuable auction race as a juvenile but winless since taking Redcar's Two-Year-Old Trophy six weeks later; looked to be rediscovering his level when third on AW in March and it was a solid fifth of 18 behind Royal Velvet (declared for preceding Group 3) at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; if the stands' rail proves the place to be this could be the day to revert to forcing tactics; interesting. |
13/2 |
|
5th 17 (18) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Yet to match his 2yo best (included big sales race and Listed wins) but he's only had eight subsequent starts and latest third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) four weeks ago was a firm step back in the right direction; same mark and there's a suspicion he could be on the way back; player if so. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Seen only twice since 2024 but ran with promise over 6f at Wolverhampton (AW debut) last time, shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; well handicapped on best turf form, which features two notable wins as a 2yo; interesting. |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: /1321- D
Last run: 184 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 27 (13) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who has a largely solid record and is 2-4 on turf; gelded prior to respectable effort in big field at Newmarket on seasonal debut, taking form figures since upped to 7f to 216; may still have more to offer; big run looks plausible. |
16/1 |
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6th 7 (4) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Good-ground maiden winner on his April return last year and it was a good run after a break when third of 14 at Newcastle (also 6f, AW) in August; signed off by beating 14 others at Leicester (7f, good) in October after which he was gelded; retains plenty of potential ahead of this comeback on just his fourth handicap start. |
4/1 |
|
12 (1) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Lightly-raced; won a Nottingham maiden in April (6f, good; second has won three times since); has returned from a 137-day break with two good runs in AW handicaps, latest over 7f at Kempton; chance. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: /1410- BF
Last run: 198 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Twice a winner (1m/1m1f) in Ireland for Dermot Weld; improved a bit on just second start for new connections when beaten narrowly at Chester (7f, good) last week, always in the firing line; a 3lb rise should not prevent another bold bid. |
7/2 |
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2nd 6 (7) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who scored twice over longer trips in Ireland; far from disgraced (seventh of 18) at Newmarket dropped to 7f on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities, provided he builds on that effort. |
11/1 |
|
7th 10 (2) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won at the Curragh (1m1f) on seasonal/handicap debut in June and doubled his tally in Killarney conditions event (1m, also good) in August; big disappointment on final start for Dermot Weld in late September but new connections had to go to 150,000gns to secure him one month later; unexposed and interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this first start at 7f. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 33640- CD
Last run: 194 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 29 (24) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two-time Group winner over 7f but is on a near three-year losing spell and current mark reflects that he's not the force of old (admittedly showed bits of useful form in 2025); needs to step up on reappearance effort; failed to shine in the last two runnings of this contest. |
33/1 |
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8th 4 (12) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner who could only beat one home in this race when it was staged as a Class 2 last year; managed a handful of creditable efforts subsequently but it's hard to ignore his last win came back in June 2023 (7f Group 3); returns on reduced mark. |
20/1 |
|
18 (8) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
He didn't get much luck last time at Newbury (7f, good to soft) off this much reduced mark; the type who could go well with Oliver Carmichael taking off 7lb, but confidence would be greater on faster ground. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 311113 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Completed a four-timer on the AW at Lingfield in March; posted another solid effort when fifth of 11 in 7f Newmarket handicap two weeks ago so he can't be ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
5th 10 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Won four in a row on AW this year before close fourth at Musselburgh (7f); merely midfield in a big field over this C&D 12 days later but he sat prominent in a race that favoured those ridden more patiently; not discounted. |
20/1 |
|
4 (3) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Has built up a good strike-rate on AW for current yard; form since returned turf comprises a good effort and an excusable one; however, chance of landing this contest partly depends on the effects of new headgear. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 410-44 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (5) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Never involved back on turf at Newmarket last month; however, he returned with two respectable efforts on AW prior to that and the fact he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Sandown (7f, soft) last summer and was runner-up at this meeting last year make him a dangerous one to discount. |
14/1 |
|
10th 3 (5) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Soft-ground Sandown winner in August who is just 1lb higher; comes here fit after two respectable fourth-place finishes at Kempton (also 7f, AW); acts on this forecast good ground and could make his presence felt. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 21211- D
Last run: 168 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (14) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Produced form figures of 1211 once upped to 7f last term; has posted two duck eggs this season but raced further back than usual on reappearance and was unfavourably drawn in the Victoria Cup latest; may prove resurgent. |
16/1 |
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21th 23 (6) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Has form figures of 12110 (turf/AW) since upped to 7f, the most recent effort perhaps excusable as it was his seasonal debut and he raced a lot further back than usual; faces no easy task at this level but may resume his improvement with the reappearance under his belt. |
25/1 |
|
11th 5 (15) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
3-4 since asked to tackle 7f from late August with wins at Newbury (good) and twice on AW (latterly dead-heating); big fields no problem and he can likely do better again this term; player if tuned up. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 28252-
Last run: 162 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (1) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Dual 6f winner as a 2yo and good second over 7f a few times last term, shaping as if 1m is worth exploring; possibilities upped to this distance, provided he's back in top form. |
8/1 |
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8th 11 (1) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Record of 0-10 in handicaps but he was a good second on three occasions last term; going one better is a possibility, provided first-time tongue-tie proves beneficial with Newmarket reappearance under his belt. |
9/1 |
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12th 14 (3) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Two wins as a juvenile (6f, good/good to firm); couldn't add to that tally last year but he was gelded in May and went close three times at 7f (good to firm/AW) subsequently; returns on a competitive-looking mark and he's considered. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 21004/
Last run: 620 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner; well handicapped, being 8lb lower than for his Chester win last May, but he didn't fire at that meeting two weeks ago and he now has a point to prove. |
12/1 |
|
13th 12 (6) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Prominent racer with a very good Chester record, including a win in this race on good to firm in 2024 (also third on soft in 2023); off for 20 months prior to finishing well held at the Newmarket Craven meeting three weeks ago but he led for long enough to think plenty of ability remains and this has presumably been the target; could bounce back to form with a bang. |
5/1 |
|
13th 2 (8) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in this race in 2024 when it was staged as a Class 2; made all at Chester (7.5f, good to firm) on his next start and it was a solid fourth back there (7f, good to soft) when last seen 20 months ago; yard going well and handicapper has given him a shot too; watch the market. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 29300- D
Last run: 200 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Tough mare who won two handicaps around this time last year, scoring at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and following up at Goodwood (7f, good) 18 days later; registered plenty of other good efforts last term and was back on the scoresheet with narrow win at Yarmouth (7f, good) 11 days ago; something to find on the figures but she's the type to make her presence felt. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Last season went well in 6f/7f handicaps and was only 3l away in a Group 3 on one occasion; however, that campaign ended badly and her reappearance at the Craven meeting was no better. |
10/1 |
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14th 1 (13) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Progressed last term; pick of her efforts came when fourth in AW Group 3 (6f) in June and when beating all bar Royal Velvet in July course handicap (7f, good to firm) the following month; will need to be near her best to make a winning seasonal debut but was beaten only a nose on last year's return. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 4207-0 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Has rejoined Micky Fenton and not seen to ideal effect under an aggressive ride when third of seven in 7f Yarmouth handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark here. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Dual 7f winner (good to soft/heavy) and he was placed off higher marks than this when trained by Pam Sly last year; below his best in two starts since returning to this yard but he did have excuses at Newmarket 27 days ago having stumbled at the start and sat up with a strong pace; chance now dropped in grade. |
6/1 |
|
15th 18 (6) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
C&D novice winner back in the day and he was trained by Micky Fenton in Ireland when landing big Galway handicap (7f, heavy) in 2024; back with his former trainer (in Newmarket this time) when weakening over 6f at Doncaster 18 days ago; might step forward from that comeback. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 10149- D BF
Last run: 134 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (4) |
28th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Defied this mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October but he's been out of sorts at Newmarket and Ascot in his two runs this season; now drops back in grade but he's 1-13 on turf and others are more convincing; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
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8th 9 (9) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Effective in the reapplied cheekpieces but last season's career-best form came once fitted in a visor; needs to be right on his game to win this and that wasn't the case on his Newmarket comeback. |
40/1 |
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16th 9 (1) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Improved in headgear over 7f last term, winning in first-time cheekpieces on the July course (good to firm) in June and in a newly fitted visor at Southwell in August; also scored in latter aid at Chelmsford (also AW) in October; slight worry slow starts were a feature of his last two runs but might have needed a rest by then; not ruled out on this reappearance. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 7162-2 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (7) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Well beaten at Newmarket last month (7f, good; has won at that trip in the past) but he failed to settle and didn't look at home on the track; prior to that he kept on strongly to go very close at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on his stable debut and he remains one to be interested in. |
10/1 |
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17th 13 (11) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Dual 7f (good/good to yielding) winner in Ireland who was soon outpaced before coming home strongly to be beaten a whisker in 5f Scottish Sprint Cup (soft) 12 days ago; that was a really encouraging first go for Jim Goldie and this step back up to 7f should be fine; has to be of interest. |
6/1 |
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2nd 13 (3) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Previously trained in Ireland, winning twice (7.5f/7f) in 2025 before changing hands for 31,000gns; has to prove his effectiveness over a sharp 5f, although his new stable does have a tremendous knack with sprinters. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 1/47-U D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
7f novice winner for previous yard; resurgent over 6f at Windsor (third start for new yard) most recently, while shaping as if this step back up in trip will suit; could go well off a reduced mark. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 (10) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Not solid on his handicap form; failed to beat a rival in big-field event at Newmarket (second run for new yard) most recently; drop back in grade may help but there are signs that he's regressing. |
20/1 |
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18th 16 (7) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
First-time blinkers when making all for easy win in Epsom novice (7f, soft) in September 2024; encouraging return from a year's absence the following October but he left Ralph Beckett after a moderate effort next time; weak in the market for his stable debut when it all went wrong at the start 19 days ago. |
50/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £358.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £298.37 |
| Tricast | £3204.47 |
| Trifecta | £3621.00 |