17.05
GoodFitzdares Telephone And Text Betting Service Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 21-520
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Two 6f wins as a 2yo; several creditable efforts this season but has looked held by the handicapper, fifth over this trip at Chester four weeks ago; needs something extra. |
12/1 |
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5th 9 (7) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won twice on AW (6f) as a 2yo; his best run this season came at Chester when a close second over 7.6f at the May meeting; good third at Hamilton last month (first run after a gelding operation); each-way shout. |
11/2 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 68y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Two 6f AW wins as a juvenile and he nearly pulled off a step up in trip when going down narrowly at Chester (extended 7f, good) in May; had no chance of getting involved after getting badly hampered on the rail at Epsom in June; gelded since; open to some improvement but he's another trying a new trip. |
9/1 |
Form: 1457-
Last run: 232 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 7 (7) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Still to add to his debut win but twice a runner-up in handicaps this summer, more recently at Lingfield (7f, AW) three weeks ago; handles good to soft but untried on slower; dangerous if left alone up front. |
5/1 |
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2nd 2 (3) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Highly tried following his successful debut at Ayr (6f, good) in June last year and wasn't up to it; second of nine in a handicap at Chester (7.7f, good to soft) in June, but has enough to prove after a modest AW debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month. |
7/2 |
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8th 1 (9) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Highly tried last year; has shown this mark is within range since handicapping this season, including from wide stalls at Chester; again might have been better drawn on this AW debut (dam did her winning for the yard on turf) in first-time headgear. |
7/1 |
Form: 5282-7
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-9 since his debut win at Leicester last May, but he's had some close calls including when third at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in July; only 1lb higher here and he's respected on his first run after gelding operation. |
11/2 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won 5f debut as a 2yo before some useful efforts in defeat at that trip, 6f and 7f; his 3yo season for new yard has yet to get off the ground though and he lacks any experience of the AW. |
14/1 |
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11th 3 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
No wins since a promising debut success at Leicester last May and he failed to build on a fairly encouraging stable debut/reappearance in April when never a threat at Goodwood (7f) seven weeks ago; needs to stage a revival on this first go at 1m. |
20/1 |
Form: 6310- D
Last run: 196 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (7) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Finished a close third in a hot race at Ascot last April (closely matched with Angel Of Anfield) on his second start and had little trouble in seeing off eight rivals in a 7f maiden here last October; his two runs since, seven months apart, have resulted in heavy defeats; drops in class and could make a bold bid back on AW with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb. |
7/1 |
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13th 10 (11) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Absent and gelded since finishing last in valuable event at Ascot on Champions Day; scored readily at Kempton (AW; sole 7f attempt) earlier in October when back from a layoff, and that performance bodes well for him being fresh; may do better still. |
20/1 |
Form: 952-0
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Came good in a small-field novice at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in May but finished well behind a couple of these in the Sandringham here since; others make more appeal. |
20/1 |
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28th 14 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Close up behind Zooming in a novice race last season; ran well in her handicap (1m, good) on penultimate start but was only fourth and it was a small field she disposed of back in a novice at Leicester (good to firm; beat Crownright); it's difficult to envisage her being good enough. |
40/1 |
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1st 5 (6) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
0-5 and it's possible others here have greater potential but she again showed useful form when fourth on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good) this month; may well be in the mix. |
12/1 |
Form: 3217-0 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won a 7f novice as a 2yo and he ran over 1m on his reappearance, but his two runs since have been over this distance; went off favourite but met trouble on both occasions, and he has since been gelded; hard to pin down but he's relatively lightly raced and probably has more to offer. |
8/1 |
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4th 1 (5) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won a 7f novice as a 2yo and he was tried over 1m on his seasonal/handicap debut in April; dropped to 5f at Sandown nine days ago (tongue tied first time; well backed) and travelled well but met some trouble at a crucial stage; that race set up for the closers and this is a sharper test but he could well have more to offer as a sprinter; cheekpieces now added. |
2/1 |
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2nd 4 (2) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won a 7f Newmarket maiden (good) in October but finished down the field having led in French heavy-ground Listed race next time; weakened when attempting 1m on his comeback in April but this first start at 5f since his 2yo debut is still something of a surprise; fascinating to see what he makes of it in an additional tongue-tie with Oisin Murphy steering. |
4/1 |
Form: 2245-1 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (12) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) in June and ran well off this 5lb higher mark when 1l fourth of 11 at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; further improvement can't be ruled out but it's necessary if he's to return to winning ways in this hotter contest. |
12/1 |
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4th 12 (7) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Sole 3yo in this field; maiden last term; gelded prior to posting form figures of 131 (over 7f-1m) this season, the wins on sharp, left-handed tracks, namely Catterick (good) and Chester (good to soft); open to further improvement, should take well to Thirsk and receives weight all round; respected. |
11/4 |
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1st 9 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Off the mark on his sixth start when bagging Catterick maiden (7f) on his reappearance in April and it was a solid handicap debut when third at Haydock (1m, also good) one month later; latter form has been nicely advertised subsequently and he's on the shortlist. |
11/2 |
Form: 5337-6 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (3) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Useful 2yo (and course winner) when trained by Eve Johnson Houghton but soundly beaten in three handicaps (7f-1m) for new stable this year; may yet turn things around for Neil Mulholland but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 (8) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Quite useful for Eve Johnson Houghton at two, including making all in a C&D maiden (good); not at best in two outings for new yard (same owners) this spring so her hopes are pinned on a return to Epsom sparking a revival. |
14/1 |
Form: 341-31 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (12) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Broadly progressive gelding who has form figures of 11127 in turf handicaps, the latest effort best forgiven (met trouble); ran well in a competitive field over C&D the time before; still 9lb above last winning mark but Harry Vigors takes off a useful 5lb; in the mix. |
8/1 |
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7th 6 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Made it 3-3 in turf handicaps when overcoming trouble to win a shade cosily at York in May and it was a good second of 17 in valuable event at Goodwood (also 7f, good) ten days later; still progressing and he holds leading claims again. |
4/1 |
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2nd 15 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Overcame trouble to win a shade cosily under Saffie Osborne at York (7f, good) last week, taking his record in turf handicaps to 3-3 and record since upped to 7f to 2-2; may well show further progress and defy another rise in the weights; respected. |
5/1 |
Form: 2019-2 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (8) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Three ordinary efforts on turf punctuate four solid efforts on the AW, including when coming away with a subsequent easy winner over C&D off 2lb lower in the spring; may well be dropped in again from this draw and will be happier back up from 6f; one to consider. |
7/1 |
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3rd 10 (5) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
7f AW win last September; good second at Wolverhampton on his reappearance but he was a well-beaten third at Newmarket last month (7f, good); others look stronger. |
16/1 |
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3rd 5 (4) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Narrowly landed the odds in 7f maiden on AW last September; up against it on final 2yo start but he was gaining with every stride when only just failing on Wolverhampton AW (7f; handicap debut) in April; up 3lb; needs more for the win but should have some improvement in him. |
11/2 |
Betting Forcast
10/1 Monarchs Gold, 14/1 Do Bronxs, 6/1 Shaman Champion, 7/1 Siren Suit, 14/1 Harlequin Breeze, 16/1 Major Neigh Sayer, 4/1 Jeddaal, 25/1 Mystic Moment, 5/2 Startled, 5/1 Deluded
Verdict
Plenty have possibilities, but top of the list is STARTLED who has form figures of 34131 in handicaps and is only 2lb higher than for his brave win over 7f at Newmarket last month. Deluded reappeared with a strong-finishing second at Wolverhampton and he’s feared most ahead of Jeddaal, who made the breakthrough at Catterick on his recent return. Handicap newcomers Siren Suit and Harlequin Breeze need a close look in the market, while Shaman Champion is also in the mix.[David Moon]