16.52
SoftEdward Bulmer Natural Paint Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 440-30 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Arrives in good form having won at Goodwood (7f, good) then made the frame in competitive field at Epsom (7f, good to soft); however, he remains on a career-high mark and has to concede weight all round. |
9/2 |
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4th 6 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Two C&D wins, the latest when completing a hat-trick last July (good to firm), and he won at Goodwood (7f, good) a fortnight ago; could be bang there if handling the forecast slow ground (mixed messages in his form). |
8/1 |
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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 |
8/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 238-02 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (6) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected. |
12/1 |
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2nd 10 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground. |
8/1 |
9/2
- Place: £3.70
Form: 346-71 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (3) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
The addition of cheekpieces saw him break his turf duck at Yarmouth in April, digging deep to win by a short head; similar form when third of 14 at Goodwood (7f, good) five weeks ago; he will need a personal best to come out on top this time though. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 11 (10) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) returned to turf with AW reappearance under his belt, taking overall record to 3-13; upped in grade but may have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
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1st 2 (10) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Both of his wins have been on AW but he does act on turf; strong in the betting when seventh at Newcastle (7f, AW) on his reappearance 25 days ago, albeit beaten only 2l; claims with cheekpieces first time. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 795-00 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Useful on his day but losing run is mounting up and two duck eggs this year leave a question mark over his current form; chance partly depends on how well he responds to the removal of usual cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
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14th 20 (21) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Showed his effectiveness over a straight 1m when beaten a nose in the 2025 Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) and he's now 3lb lower; several respectable efforts afterwards, and 6f on good ground was probably too sharp on his sole outing in Bahrain over the winter; certainly well handicapped on best form and well worth a market check after 106 days off. |
20/1 |
|
15 (22) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
0-10 on turf but he went very close behind Godwinson in the Lincoln (1m, good to soft) in March and is also effective on good ground; denied a clear run when keeping on for a close seventh of 12 at Newcastle (7f, AW) three weeks ago and he's one to be interested in now back up in trip. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 0415-3 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Progressed well in 2025 when a four-time winner at 6f/7f; has gone with promise on both starts this spring, suffering a poor run before staying on into fifth of 14 at Goodwood (7f) 15 days ago; can race off a 1lb lower mark here so a bold showing is on the cards. |
3/1 |
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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 |
20/1
Form: 165-06 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Back from absence with two 7f AW wins last autumn, then set fire to her mark by running well in Listed events; highly tried on first two starts in 2026 before running quite promisingly at Goodwood (7f, good; first turf handicap) last week, considering she never had a clear run; can fare better. |
25/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Similar type to Shiplake, with still having to prove that best AW form can be transferred back to turf; not exactly solid on 2026 efforts anyway and doesn't look the percentage call in this competitive field. |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
All three starts at 7f on good to firm and good as 2yo, winning Yarmouth maiden in July; reappeared from 425-day break to land two 7f AW handicaps in October and career-best form when fifth of 16 in Deauville Listed event (7.5f, AW) in December; beat only one home in a valuable handicap at Newcastle on last month's return, however, and has work to do in this company. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 47-650 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (11) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Has been unable to sustain early progress and is 0-7 since debut success; ran respectably on penultimate start and is on a reduced mark but chance of doubling his tally largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear. |
12/1 |
|
10th 11 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Unraced on firmer than good; won debut on Southwell AW; close fourth on handicap debut there (1m) last October is markedly better than what he's done in three starts since, but he made late gains over 7f at Musselburgh on latest start to prompt some hope given today's step up in trip. |
18/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Successful 7f debut at Southwell; just a handful of starts since, showing useful form when fourth of ten on handicap debut in a warm race on Southwell AW in October only to run poorly next time; likely to come on for last week's Kempton run but now needs to show he can hack it on turf. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 1-2555 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (9) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won off 2lb higher in Class 4 on AW last November; has failed to land a blow in Class 3 races since returned to turf but this drop back in grade may have a positive effect; fairly useful in this sphere as a 2yo. |
8/1 |
|
8th 12 (6) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 361-10 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (9) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Two impressive 7f wins on AW this winter; not so good in deeper company back on turf last month but he drops back in trip and doesn't look impossibly treated. |
10/1 |
|
9th 1 (8) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 3-5 on AW includes two stylish wins over 7f at Southwell for new yard; unfavourable draw played a part in him failing to transfer the form back to turf in the Victoria Cup when admittedly taking record in this sphere to 0-6. |
8/1 |
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23th 20 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Has form figures of 62743 on turf, mostly over 6f; impressed at Southwell in last two appearances, taking record for new yard to 2-3, strike-rate over 7f to 2-4 and AW score to 3-5; interesting contender, assuming he can transfer the progress back to this sphere. |
15/2 |
7/1
Form: 1516-3 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (7) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
A two-time 1m/7f scorer last summer; lightly raced since and failed to build on solid reappearance Ascot third when only tenth in 7f Goodwood handicap last month; needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
10th 9 (13) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Low-mileage 5yo who has gained both wins (7f/1m) on good to firm; grabbed third place on line over 6f for an encouraging reappearance effort and looks interesting back up in distance, with further improvement still a possibility. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Winless for previous yard but he won his first two turf starts for this one in 2025, over 1m at Windsor and 7f at Newbury (both on good to firm); it's possible that good to soft ground proved his undoing when last seen in August but a layoff since raises questions as does the return to 6f. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 748-97 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 (18) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Dual winner from the front last summer but has shown very little this season; tumbling in the weights but carries clear risks. |
28/1 |
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12th 12 (1) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Won twice over shorter last summer; big prices and little to cheer this year; down in the weights but he has plenty to prove. |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 211-00 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Improved for a step up to 7f last season; made a slow start to this campaign but he had a wind operation in June and returned to form with a win at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; blinkered first time) last week; penalty in a much stronger race asks a stiffer question. |
8/1 |
|
1st 2 (4) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Four wins from 14 starts, the most recent when dead-heating at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; struggled on his first three starts this year but didn't shape badly at Newbury (7f, good to soft; first start since wind surgery) three weeks ago; drops in grade with blinkers added. |
6/1 |
|
9th 7 (8) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins last August/October, the first over C&D (good); also effective on good to soft (unraced on softer); however, he's struggled on his three runs this spring; hopes pinned on wind op prompting dramatic turnaround. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 9/00-0 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 10 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Smart handicap form for Jack Channon in 2024; well beaten in two runs last year and no sign of a revival in two runs for Brian Toomey this year; starts out for John Butler off a much-reduced mark; worth a market check. |
25/1 |
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13th 6 (9) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Showed notable handicap form in 2024 but has posted duck eggs in three runs since that campaign and needs to prove he retains ability; best watched on second run for new yard, unless the market suggests otherwise. |
25/1 |
|
20th 19 (15) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Well treated on his 2024 form for Jack Channon and he won the Spring Mile at Newbury (1m, good to soft) on his reappearance that season; however, just two runs last term, finishing down the field in April/May, and he has plenty to prove making his stable debut after an absence; blinkers go on. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 0930-0 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; put back up 8lb and has gained all six wins on going softer than good. |
11/4 |
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1st 2 (7) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Thrown in on last season's best form and there were glimmers of a revival at Epsom on Derby Day (6f, soft); drops in class and looks likely to pop up soon but drying ground won't play to his strengths now back to 5f. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Rare Change
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £37.42 |
| Tricast | £353.12 |
| Trifecta | £556.60 |