15.42
Good To FirmTennent’s Lager Handicap
- Prize money: £5234
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.60
- Place: £4.00
Form: 64-869
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (5) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Exploited a reduced mark when returning to form with a narrow win at Ayr (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; this is more competitive but she's gone back up just 2lb and is not discounted. |
14/1 |
|
1st 12 (9) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
With a new yard this year; her mark continues to slide and Jim Goldie should find the key at some stage, but she needs to produce more than she's managed on her first three starts for the stable. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (7) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
8st 5lb |
Her mark continues to slide and she ran fairly well at Thirsk (7f, good) last week on her second start for Jim Goldie, who should get a win out of her at some point; however, she needs another step in the right direction today. |
16/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1-4412 CD
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (5) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Returned from two-month break with a win at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month and he went close at Thirsk (1m, good) on Saturday; this C&D winner has very solid claims off the same mark as four days ago. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 (9) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Yard won this or a division of it three times since 2016, including with this one in 2024; successful return to turf at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; second Rajapour was hampered) in April and didn't do much damage to his mark by going back up just 2lb; the stronger the pace the better; respected. |
11/2 |
|
1st 4 (10) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
He was winning for the fifth time when landing a 1m handicap at Southwell in December; not far short of that level in defeat on his next two starts; each-way shout if getting a good pace to aim at. |
10/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 79-723 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (2) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Front-running 11yo with seven course wins, the latest gained over 1m (good) last spring; creditable placed efforts on his last three starts (including C&D) and should give it another good shot, for all this is a higher grade than he's been contesting. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
11yo who won three times last year, including this race (good to firm); this front-runner has been placed at Pontefract (1m, good) and Ripon (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; 3-5 at Ayr and he's on the shortlist. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
14-time winner including seven times at Ripon; his last success was off 5lb higher last summer and he returned to form with a second at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; hasn't run over this far for a long time but he used to be effective at this trip and most of his wins have been in May-August. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 5112-7 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (8) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has done well over 1m for new connections, finding plenty for two wins on sand at Newcastle in late 2025; given a break after and two turf runs since, at Beverley and when fourth at Ayr ten days ago, suggest he isn't just an AW pony; can go well. |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Rejuvenated on AW late last year, winning two in a row at Newcastle (1m); it's possible he'll improve for last month's outing at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm; seventh of ten), which was his first of the year, but he needs to prove he can transfer his AW resurgence back to turf. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (2) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Proved suited by the switch to AW towards the end of his 2025 campaign and nearly completed a 1m hat-trick on final outing; chance depends on whether he can keep up the good form returned to turf; only 1-12 in this sphere and 10lb higher than last attempt. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 126-87 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (2) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return. |
25/1 |
|
7th 9 (8) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 814-00 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 3lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
18 visits to Ayr have yielded nine wins, the latest last September; the return to Ayr could be the catalyst for a big run but he's struggled at Musselburgh and Thirsk this year and a major turnaround is needed from this 12yo. |
25/1 |
|
12th 15 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Sprung a 66-1 surprise in this on good to firm in 2022 (also fourth in 2024); added career win number 17, as an 11yo, at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September but arrives with something to prove after finishing tailed off behind a couple of these on his Musselburgh reappearance. |
66/1 |
|
12th 10 (5) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Showed he still had it what it takes when gaining his ninth course success at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September and ran well despite a 10lb rise back there 12 days later; has tended to need his reappearance in recent years. |
25/1 |
2/1
Form: 721-
Last run: 217 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (12) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Made debut last September and improved with each of his first three runs, winning at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in October when last seen; Newmarket trainer Roger Varian has a very healthy 29% strike-rate here and this well-bred 4yo has considerable potential off his opening mark. |
2/1 |
|
7 (3) |
15th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
900,000gns yearling with top-notch pedigree; not much went right when midfield on debut at Windsor (1m, good) last month and he was beaten just a head at Lingfield (1m, AW) next time, when still looking inexperienced; there's a good chance he has more to offer and he's firmly in calculations. |
7/4 |
|
7 (7) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
900,000gns yearling and beautifully bred; sent off 5-2 when seventh of 14 on his Windsor debut (1m, good) 15 days ago, but met all sorts of trouble so that effort can be forgiven; should handle the AW on pedigree and high on the list. |
11/10 |
14/1
Form: 29-097 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Had a wonderful 2025, winning seven times at 6f-1m on a range of surfaces; not much to celebrate this year, and this is her first course run, but back on her last winning mark and a revival should come at some stage. |
16/1 |
|
8th 5 (11) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Down the field at Musselburgh (where she won last September) and Ascot on her three starts this season; she needs to get back on track but seven visits to Ayr have yielded five wins and the return to this track may well prompt a revival. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 6316-7 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (2) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Won here in 2024 and added three wins at Ayr last year; she's below her last winning mark but has been well beaten on both outings this spring and a major turnaround is necessary. |
16/1 |
|
9th 11 (3) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Three C&D wins last year (various ground) and she's just 1lb above her last winning mark; soundly beaten over C&D a fortnight ago but she may have needed that reappearance outing and is not discounted. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (4) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Gained all three of her 2025 wins over this C&D, the most recent on penultimate start; no certainty to make a successful reappearance, having never scored when fresh, but market support should be heeded. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 3319-6
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (1) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ran five times for the Gosdens, winning a maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good) last July; no threat when sixth of ten at 9-1 on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) but this well-bred 4yo may have needed that run and is just the type his new trainer does very well with; a possible. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Placed on soft and fast ground in his first three maidens (7f/1m) before landing the odds with comfortable win at Yarmouth (7f, good) in July; made favourite for handicap debut but weakened to finish ninth at Glorious Goodwood (1m, heavy; Knights Gold third) a fortnight later; bought for 21,000gns in October and subsequently gelded; retains plenty of potential ahead of this seasonal/stable debut. |
9/2 |
|
16 (8) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Placed on soft and fast ground in his first three maidens (7f/1m) before landing the odds with comfortable win at Yarmouth (7f, good) 15 days ago; this is a very different test on handicap debut but he's progressive and bred to be smart; one of two runners for the Gosdens and he needs a close look. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 20-603 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (10) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who went close on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last August and, after three lesser runs on AW, was back on song when 1l third at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 11 days ago; this front-runner can make another bold bid and could be bang there once more. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 8 (13) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won a Ripon novice in final 2yo run and he started last season with a close call in a Haydock handicap (1m, good to firm); looks interesting on that form but he's had only three runs since and has been well held in all of them; still lightly raced but he needs to turn things around back on turf. |
20/1 |
|
10th 4 (7) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who has progressive turf form; hasn't translated that to AW in two attempts but still early days and it's possible he needed last month's reappearance after wind surgery. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Sir Paul Ramsey
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £61.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.23 |
| Tricast | £385.68 |
| Trifecta | £510.30 |
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