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StandardHappy Retirement Stephen Gregory Handicap
- Prize money: £5652.72
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.40
- Place: £1.60
Form: 26513-
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (12) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
4yo who has won on AW in two of his last three runs including on Southwell reappearance (7f; first run since gelded) two weeks ago; up another 4lb but this return to 1m is no problem and he's shown clear promise on fast and slow ground on turf; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
|
1st 9 (4) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Showed improved form in first-time blinkers when getting off the mark at Kempton (1m, AW) last September and was then a good third at Lingfield the following month; headgear left off on this return to action and he has been gelded; not out of this. |
8/1 |
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9 (3) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
The recipient of a well-judged ride when getting the better of Spirit Of Leros at Kempton last month (blinkered first time); 3lb rise not excessive and he has the ability to go close. |
5/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 31206- C
Last run: 152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (6) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won a Southwell maiden (6f, Tapeta) last summer and was runner-up in a 7f handicap there last month; didn't get the best of runs in that race and that was a promising effort after five months off; interesting contender off unchanged mark. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won maiden here (6f) last August on stable debut and performed with credit on two of his last three starts; returns from a break and still unexposed; holds claims. |
10/1 |
|
5 (5) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
All three starts on AW; won at Southwell (6f) in August on second outing and runner-up in Kempton novice (6f) since; the hood worn on his last two runs is left off; further improvement is needed on handicap debut but that's possible from this unexposed 3yo, who cost 575,000euros as a yearling. |
5/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 10415- D
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Unraced on soft/heavy; scored four times on turf last term and may resume his progress with creditable AW reappearance under his belt; combined record of 3-4 at Epsom and Brighton bodes well for this first visit to Goodwood, which is quite similar to those tracks; highly respected. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
All four of his wins were on turf last year, but he was runner-up on his sole AW start at Newcastle; his progressive profile gives him a squeak but he may be better for his first outing since October. |
12/1 |
9/4
Form: 3-2611 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (9) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (7f/8.6f) in March; only 1lb higher than for his last win and he's had excuses with traffic issues and a slow start in last two runs; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied. |
12/1 |
|
6th 3 (10) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Two wins and a near-miss to his name in eight starts here and boasts a decent record in the spring down the years, added to when he went in twice at Wolverhampton in March; hit traffic last time and the harder they go the better for him. |
7/1 |
|
4th 6 (9) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Returned to winning form at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month and followed up back there (7f) seven days later; back up in grade in search of a three-timer and although this looks tougher he cannot de discounted. |
9/4 |
7/1
Form: 22469- D
Last run: 217 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Made a winning debut in December 2024 and ran well in defeat on several occasions last year; signed off with a poor effort when ninth of 11 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last September but handicapper has given him a chance if he can hit the boards running. |
7/1 |
|
9 (2) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who has raced mainly on AW; unable to sustain his progressive RPRs the last twice but gives the impression he's still in form; went close in sole turf attempt and is unexposed in this sphere. |
12/1 |
5/2
Form: 113122 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (1) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Nine wins at this course (7f-1m4f), including three this year; remains in top form, having finished runner-up here on his last two starts; must be strongly considered on his favoured track. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Took this in 2025 and he comes here better than ever, bagging a third course win of 2026 in February; posted a very good second in another 7f handicap here last time so rates a big player off an unchanged mark. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Better than ever since dropped back to 7f, determinedly adding a third win from four C&D starts three weeks ago; this class didn't look beyond him when 1l third here before that, just behind stablemate Legal Reform; some wriggle room judged on peak RPRs even off a new career-high mark. |
2/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-5226
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
6f course win as a 2yo; added a 1m handicap at Newcastle last October and there have been some near misses on AW this year too; not beaten far into fifth at Thirsk on Saturday on her return to Class 5 level; well drawn but slower than good would be a concern. |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Turf winner as 2yo; some good AW runs since winning at Newcastle (1m) in October but she's slacked off on her last two starts and needs a turnaround now back on this surface; has more to prove than some. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Had been running well in AW handicaps since winning at Newcastle (1m) last October, until disappointing when last of six here (1m) 20 days ago; needs to get back on track. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-1168 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (1) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped. |
16/1 |
|
8th 4 (8) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Seven of his 12 wins have been here (five over this trip); has never won off a mark this high however and most likely needs to drop a few pounds. |
20/1 |
|
8th 3 (8) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
No signs of age dimming his enthusiasm, completing a December/January hat-trick (second leg over 1m here); a slow start didn't help when sixth of 12 at Southwell last time and he can be treated as if still in form. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 504-17 C
Last run: 94 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (9) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell and comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap; this three-time C&D scorer must enter calculations. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 (5) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Nine-time winner (6f-7.4f), who defied this mark at Southwell in January but he's been well held in three runs since; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back near his best. |
20/1 |
|
6th 10 (2) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Did too much up front kept to AW on return from break last time, again running below the form of his January win; effective on turf but has never defied a mark as high as current one. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.68 |
| Tricast | £308.34 |
| Trifecta | £278.70 |
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