14.50
Good To FirmBetVictor Backing England To Win Handicap
- Prize money: £7327.6
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.80
Form: 3231-2 BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (2) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who may rate higher still; made all at Newbury in May then led for long way in the Royal Ascot event (7f) won by Mezcala; ridden with more restraint when creditable fourth at Doncaster back at 1m on return from break; in the mix. |
8/1 |
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4th 9 (4) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Made all in good style at Newbury (1m, good to firm) in June and creditable fifth of 28 to Mezcala in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) when last seen; also effective on good to soft; this lightly raced 4yo may still have more to offer and he could be involved. |
11/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 6697-5 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
17th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Justified favouritism in similar event over C&D last time, taking Southwell record to 2-2 (0-10 elsewhere); relatively light 2026 campaign means she is still relatively fresh; respected kept to this scenario, despite going back up 6lb. |
11/4 |
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1st 2 (9) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Record of 1-11, but her win came at Southwell (7f) and she's finished runner-up over 1m at Newbury in her last two runs; on unchanged mark and she's an interesting contender back at this track. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Sole win came on the AW and is 0-6 on turf, but she ran well when chasing home an in-form rival over C&D (good to firm) last month; a player from the same mark. |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 7-9059 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (10) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Last year's heroics were always going to be a tough act to follow but he got back on the scoresheet with a last-gasp win at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; back up 3lb but he remains feasibly treated and could be a big factor again back up in trip. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 (7) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Last year's heroics were always going to be a tough act to follow but the addition of cheekpieces, allied to a reduced mark, have seen an upturn in his fortunes since June; latest Windsor second (1m, good to firm; stable debut) wasn't far off his best and he's high on the list with Billy Loughnane aboard for the first time. |
5/2 |
5/2
Form: 03-761 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Goes well here and won over C&D (good to firm) in May; now returns from a break after a rare below-par effort; has run well fresh in the past and he ought to make his presence felt. |
7/2 |
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3rd 1 (1) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 135y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Gained a third win when beating Desert Shadow at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in May and he went down narrowly over that C&D (good; third has won since) four weeks ago; leading claims from an unchanged mark. |
Evs |
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2nd 3 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Newbury (1m, good to firm) this month and the return here makes him especially interesting given he is 2-2 over C&D; drying ground a positive. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 4100-9 CD
Last run: 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (9) |
24th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Dual turf scorer off higher marks last term; not particularly solid on 2026 form and still has something to prove on AW and over 7f; campaigned mostly over 1m. |
10/1 |
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10th 5 (7) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Inconsistent since his two turf wins in 2025; however, posted one of his better efforts in C&D contest last time and is comparatively unexposed on AW; could go well off a reduced mark. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won twice at around 1m on turf last year; ended that campaign with two lesser efforts and he hasn't found his best in three runs this year; opposable despite his slipping mark. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 41/2-7 D
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (1) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who showed improved form in a first-time hood with close third of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good; Nanino Niyati just ahead) in July; respectable effort when sixth of 14 in valuable York handicap (10.5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and there's a fair chance this stiff mile might be her sweet spot. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who showed improved form in a first-time hood (retained) with close third of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) last month; shaped on that occasion as though this first crack at 1m2f would be worth a go; might be involved; hinted at promise on soft ground on debut in 2024. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: -18740 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (6) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Well handicapped on his Chelmsford win (7f, AW) in January but he's 0-11 since and has been laboured in both runs for current yard; has some questions to answer and he needs to get back on track. |
14/1 |
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10th 2 (1) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Signed off for previous yard in solid enough form but beat only one home at Brighton on yard debut; does have form here if he could get back on track. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 7-4658
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won twice in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien; some creditable efforts for current yard but his style can depend on luck and he's finished a well-held eighth at Newbury (1m) in last two starts; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game back up in trip; blinkers return and cheekpieces are removed. |
13/2 |
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8th 2 (10) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won twice in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien; retains ability but the handicapper looks to be holding the aces at present; drops in class today but may need some more weight off his back. |
10/1 |
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8th 15 (16) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Held up of late; competitive if judged on his peak Irish form for Joseph O'Brien, which was a 9.5f win last June in first-time blinkers; has played minor roles for new yard since, with some promise on occasions at Meydan (1m1f-1m4f) this year but others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 1/528-
Last run: 228 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (8) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won on good and soft ground as a 2yo; nearly added a Newmarket 1m handicap during a light second season and fast ground (for which she's been withdrawn before) was perhaps not ideal when down the field 13 days ago; better expected. |
9/2 |
|
9th 7 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Dual winning juvenile (maiden/nursery) who was off for 324 days before showing mixed form in three starts from September last year, just failing in Newmarket handicap (1m, good) but lesser shows either side of that; she missed two runs on account of the ground (good to firm) last month; tongue-tie now added; looks on a handy mark. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 2040-0 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (9) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Rated 7lb lower than on the AW, but is hard to warm to on his latest efforts; needs the first-time blinkers to make a difference. |
33/1 |
|
10th 9 (2) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
May have needed the run at Kempton 12 days ago but he ended up well beaten; he has a lower turf mark to exploit but is a better horse on AW; others look safer. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (1) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has claims on his best form last year but he ended last season with a poor run at Leicester (7f, good) in October and his last win was 21 months ago; others preferred. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 3219-6
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Generally disappointing this season but seemingly aided by cheekpieces on last two outings, more recently when fourth of nine at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last month; another 2lb lower here; each-way claims if he responds well to the new blinkers. |
9/1 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
He was 1-16 when winning a weak novice at Chelmsford in November (7f, AW); hasn't kicked on from there and yet to get overly competitive in handicaps. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
1-16 shot when he won a weak novice at Chelmsford in November (7f, AW) but he hasn't kicked on in three handicaps subsequently and it was a heavy defeat at Newbury 19 days ago; drop in grade with first-time cheekpieces the straws to clutch at. |
16/1 |
Form: 48-970 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (8) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
His neck success in 17-runner Ascot handicap (7f, good to firm) in July was a bolt from the blue but he couldn't back it up when slowly away and tailed off at Sandown last month; did run well on both previous starts over C&D, including when fourth in this last year, but he's risky. |
25/1 |
|
6th 5 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Front-runner who won this race 12 months ago and bounced back to form out of the blue when springing a 33-1 surprise in 7f Ascot handicap (good to firm) 26 days ago; put back up 4lb but last year's success came off 5lb higher so he retains plenty of handicapping scope. |
6/1 |
|
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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £27.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.24 |
| Tricast | £199.66 |
| Trifecta | £284.00 |
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