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Good To FirmSodexo Live! Events Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 5f 16y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 055/4-
Last run: 363 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (6) |
6th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Seven-race maiden for Johnny Murtagh; placed twice as a 2yo but looks less solid on last year's form; sold for 3,000euros after final outing; market may prove best guide. |
20/1 |
Form: 321331 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (3) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Possible front-runner; high marks for consistency this year and managed a win at Newcastle in March; Toby Moore got a good tune out of him here the following month; sound claims. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
In good form since returning from seven months off in January including a win over C&D last month and close third at Southwell (1m6f) 13 days ago; ties in with Analogical on that latest form and he's respected back in trip. |
9/2 |
Form: 182-03
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (9) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Can get a bit worked up and not that consistent but he still won last summer at Ayr (1m2f) and Carlisle (1m1f) and ran creditably over 1m4f on final outing; no show at 33-1 for recent reappearance when a hood was enlisted, which it isn't today; competitive if this is one of his good days. |
20/1 |
|
10th 10 (2) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Buzzy gelding who won twice on turf last year; only run once before on the AW but this mark should be within range if he keeps calm in a first-time hood back from six months off. |
10/1 |
Form: 776-09
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (2) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Three-time Newcastle winner who made the breakthrough on turf at Haydock (1m3f, good) last July; acquitted herself respectably in Class 2 contests at York (fifth) and Doncaster (seventh) last autumn, but her form has tapered off; fast easing handicap mark. |
33/1 |
|
11th 8 (5) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Progressive for cheekpieces going on early last year, with three course wins, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; again goes without the headgear back from six months off and there's nothing to suggest she's best caught fresh. |
8/1 |
Form: 94154- CD
Last run: 258 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Won a Hamilton handicap for Stuart Coltherd in September (1m5f, good to soft); subsequently changed yards and promising third over 2m here on stable debut after a break last week (good); should improve on that but yet to prove he is as effective at this trip. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Won twice over hurdles in 2022-23; has changed stables three times since and perhaps best watched after a break on debut for latest new trainer, although is well handicapped now. |
12/1 |
Form: 785-21
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
Struggled in bumpers/maiden and novice races on his first five starts but the switch to middle-distance handicaps sparked a good jolt of improvement three weeks ago, finding only the red-hot favourite too strong over 1m4f here; 2m should be within range and he has a top amateur booked; obvious chance of going one better. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 1m3f last year but much more realistic chance now handicapping at a low level after nine months off; one to note in the betting. |
7/1 |
Form: 80-535 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 (3) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender. |
13/2 |
Form: -53862 D
Last run: 107 days
W: 8st 7lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (1) |
17th Feb 2026 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and this trip is more suitable than the 1m he tackled at Newcastle last month; however, he finished down the field when back up to 1m4f here last night. |
15/2 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
16th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Drop back to 1m provides an excuse for latest effort; not disgraced in last three attempts at about 1m4f; possibilities off 7lb below last winning mark. |
7/1 |
Betting Forcast
12/1 Kisiyra, 5/1 Clansman, 4/1 Sure And Stedfast, 12/1 Jujubella, 7/2 Perseus Way, 9/4 Gallus Norman, 25/1 Glasses Up, 10/1 Annandale
Verdict
Last month’s hurdle winner PERSEUS WAY (nap) scored over C&D last September and can make a winning return to the Flat. The very lightly raced 7yo Gallus Norman easily made all at Musselburgh a fortnight ago and could be the chief threat ahead of Sure And Stedfast. The slower the ground the better for Clansman.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Gallus NormanThe Star:
Gallus NormanDaily Record:
Gallus NormanRP RATINGS:
Perseus WayPOSTDATA:
Perseus WayThe Sun:
Perseus Way