15.23
GoodJoin Racing TV Today Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £5234
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1/622/ D BF
Last run: 560 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who was strong in the market when making light of a 560-day absence at Thirsk (7f, good) in May on his first outing for Ed Bethell; won going away in a style which suggests this step up to 1m could unlock more improvement; a further four-month break is of little concern given he goes so well fresh (also won on debut). |
2/1 |
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1st 9 (7) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Only raced four times for Charles Hills but he won a 7f novice on his debut and finished second in both handicaps in 2024; the form of the Newbury second worked out extremely well and this mark ought to be in range; a 560-day absence, during which time he has changed hands (30,000gns last July) and been gelded, is the obvious concern but he returns for a stable in red-hot form; hooded first time; betting informative. |
10/1 |
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2nd 10 (2) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
slowly into stride |
9/4 |
7/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 4931-6
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Acts on good and soft ground; record of 4-15 and his wins were in handicaps last season, including over C&D; still 8lb higher than for his last success but he was runner-up at Thirsk in April and did best of the pacesetters when fourth at Haydock (7f, good) last time; returns after a break and he's in the mix on this drop back in trip. |
5/1 |
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4th 9 (4) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Did well for Harriet Bethell last season and his two runs this year have been encouraging, second of 13 to an unexposed one at Thirsk three weeks ago; mark left unchanged; big player. |
3/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 28317- CD
Last run: 199 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (8) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win from 13 came at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September; placed at Thirsk (7f) in April and Hamilton (1m1f) in June, before a slight dip in form; latest Ayr fifth (1m2f, beaten under 5l) respectable; 2lb lower, with claiming rider Shay Farmer booked, so isn't discounted. |
5/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing. |
20/1 |
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10th 14 (16) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Upped markedly in trip here (1m6f) four weeks ago and predictably failed to stay; previous form (7f-1m1f) is solid enough but a wide draw could be difficult to overcome. |
28/1 |
12/1
Form: 12012- D
Last run: 164 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Landed his third race when successful from a flag start at Ripon (6f, good) in May; may have needed the run when sixth of 12 at Hamilton (6f, good) on his first run since 11 days ago; races beyond 7f for the first time. |
25/1 |
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6th 6 (1) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Tongue tied for the first time when showing a good attitude to win at Ripon (6f, good; flag start) in May when last seen; only 1lb higher and he can be competitive granted he's ready to go on his first outing for 95 days. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 2620-9 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (11) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
8yo who has displayed mixed form this season and was below par over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, but he showed spark when third of 22 over C&D (good) two starts ago and he has an excellent record in this race, having won it in 2023 and dead-heated for first last year; respected. |
15/2 |
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12th 19 (15) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 754-33
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (3) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Has done well for this yard, in handicaps from 6f to 1m; he wasn't beaten far in a big field at York two runs ago after hitting some traffic and the winner (favourite) got first run on him when closing fast in a recent claimer at Chester (front two dominated); good chance off this mark back in a handicap, especially with Conor Whiteley taking off 5lb. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 28326- D
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 17 (15) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise. |
10/1 |
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1st 7 (10) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought. |
10/1 |
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4th 15 (10) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 078U6- D
Last run: 186 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 13 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Not disgraced in major 7f handicap at Ascot on penultimate start but is still seeking a first win above Class 3 and his ceiling is well established; moved out of David O'Meara's yard since last run. |
33/1 |
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9th 9 (14) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
All three wins at 7f including at Doncaster (good to firm) in June; has remained in form but he's drawn wide and may not be quite so effective over 1m. |
16/1 |
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7th 16 (9) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Denied a clear run when fifth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) latest and he's a type who needs things to drop right; however, he got up on the line at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) two runs ago and may have an each-way shout. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 4214-1 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 5 (7) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
7f novice winner for Ed Walker; made a successful stable debut off 4lb lower in March (7f, good to soft) but hasn't kicked on from there. |
16/1 |
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7th 8 (2) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins from six starts for three different yards but he was disappointing in a 7f handicap at Thirsk (ninth of 13) last month; has bit to prove again after that and he's untried on AW. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 31129- D
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 9 (4) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Run to form in just one of his five starts this year; fully effective at the track and rain would boost his chance; one to consider with a good claimer booked. |
12/1 |
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6th 8 (10) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won twice last season and was seemingly back in good form when third at Haydock (7f, good) in May, his second run this year, but two lesser efforts have followed and he now has a point to prove. |
14/1 |
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7th 7 (13) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
A two-time 7f scorer last September; posted a good third at Haydock (7f) in May but beat just one in 1m Nottingham handicap last month; needs to get back on track. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 25187- D
Last run: 273 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won six times in the first half of 2025; 0-8 this year but there have been some good runs along the way; last time wasn't one of them though and he is opposable despite a drop in the weights. |
8/1 |
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8th 2 (12) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Placed off marks slightly higher than today's four consecutive times in May/June, the last twice at York (1m1f/1m, good); not quite at same level on last two outings but still enters calculations. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 25300-
Last run: 181 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
C&D winner; campaigned over 6f+ since her 2yo days; better than ever this year but she looks to face a stiff task in this company; new visor replaces cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
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4th 6 (1) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
First-time cheekpieces and a reduced mark when coming good again at Ripon (6f, good) in May and she was close up in Bintaryana's race at York next time; the latter form in particular raises hopes but she was off her game last time at Pontefract. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 16612- CD
Last run: 186 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (10) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Versatile ground-wise and comes into this off the back of a narrow success at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago; only 3lb higher but he may be better over a furlong shorter. |
6/1 |
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1st 4 (8) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Versatile ground-wise and all four wins have been at 7f on turf; his mixed record this season but he wasn't beaten far at Ayr (1m) last time and is now only 1lb higher than for his last success; not ruled out back in trip. |
10/1 |
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6th 8 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
All four wins have been at 7f but he hasn't had many chances at this trip, over which he ran third on his penultimate start at Carlisle; had a break since a bad run in June and has possibilities. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.46 |
| Tricast | £171.99 |
| Trifecta | £375.20 |
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