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Signfab Celebrating 25 Years Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Signfab Celebrating 25 Years Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 78-624 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five wins on turf have been at Windsor and Salisbury, the latest off a 2lb higher mark than today's; runner-up over this C&D (good to firm) in April before another solid effort at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago; drops in grade with claims.
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4th

11

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Under The Twilight

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

Her last two wins have come over C&D, the latest off this mark last June (good to firm); bumped into one at Leicester 16 days ago and it was a run that promised better; can't rule out.

8/1

Form: 624614 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably after travelling strongly over this C&D (good to firm) last month but his jockey reported he never travelled when fourth of nine under a penalty at Salisbury (6f, good) 30 days ago; now 2lb higher but he can't be dismissed.
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4th

3

(6)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Mumayaz

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Tony Carroll

Had a luckless passage at Bath last month but had a clearer run through when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) five days ago, travelling strongly and doing it comfortably; carries a 4lb penalty for that success and looks the one to beat.

7/4

1st

6

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Tony Carroll

Tough sort who last won on turf more than a year ago but he had a luckless run at Bath recently (extended 5f, good; no aids, as today); acts on this track and versatile regarding the ground; can't rule out.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 42-628

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 16 starts came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) in April and did best of those ridden prominently when eighth of 22 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience him and he's considered.
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8th

13

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Jersey Maverick

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

15 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still.

14/1

2nd

7

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jersey Maverick

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Sole win at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 8lb lower) last July; fine on AW, as shown with near miss at Kempton (7f; beaten a neck) last October; sixth - faring best of the three involved in this race - in recent 7f Class 5 at Kempton; may strip fitter, with Mikkel Mortensen's 5lb claim handy.

9/2

Form: -11607 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Chelmsford (AW) in February and followed up in a Lingfield (AW) novice next time; well held in three handicaps since and returns to turf for the first time since his debut having been dropped another 3lb.
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7th

2

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newcastle (AW)

Numero Vingt

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Won two 6f events on Polytrack in February; unplaced in both handicaps though and his latest 2lb drop isn't enough to tempt.

10/1

10th

2

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Numero Vingt

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

All four runs over 6f; dead-heated in a Chelmsford maiden and narrowly defied a penalty here in a novice that's worked out well; made an underwhelming handicap debut at Southwell but he's back at Lingfield with cheekpieces added and well drawn to boot.

10/1

Form: 331-32 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark by a short head in a 5f novice (good to soft) in October and subsequently gelded; two creditable efforts since returning from a break and steps back up to 6f with place claims.
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2nd

3

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:03 Yarmouth

Koffee And Kale

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Off the mark by a short head at Leicester (5f novice, good to soft) in October and subsequently gelded; creditable third in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) on return 18 days ago and won't mind the drop back in trip.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Koffee And Kale

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Rewarded for a series of consistent efforts when scrambling home in a 5f novice at Leicester (6-5 favourite) last October; gelded, and back from a winter break with the possibility of more to come; shouldn't be troubled by returning to 6f.

5/1

Form: 110-89

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won well over 7f at Lingfield (AW) on two occasions last August/September (maiden/handicap) but she's been well beaten on three turf starts since, including over this trip at Haydock (soft) 23 days ago; best watched until returning to the AW.
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9th

2

(8)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:38 Haydock

Angels Share

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

Plenty in hand when winning two in a row at Lingfield last August/September (7f, AW; maiden/handicap); however, well beaten back on turf on both runs since and she has something to prove on grass.

11/1

Form: 3-2361 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning on good to firm over this C&D 19 days ago, beating seven rivals; back up 4lb but he's been placed off higher marks in the past and could go well.
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1st

7

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Fenlander

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pam Sly

Made it 0-16 when well beaten here 16 days ago; however, this was his first attempt at 7f and he was running well over 6f previously (AW/good to firm); might not be far away off a career-low mark back down in trip.

5/1

6th

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Fenlander

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pam Sly

Remains a maiden but not disgraced when third of six in 6f Yarmouth handicap 18 days ago; possibilities.

7/1

Form: 06-598 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner from 32 starts, the latest success coming at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft) last August; below her best in three starts this year and this drop back to 6f isn't certain to suit, but she is back on a handy mark.
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8th

6

(10)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Rod Millman

A dual winner over the extended 7f at Ffos Las (good/soft) last August; made an encouraging return when fifth over 7f at Kempton in March but well held back on turf at Leicester 12 days ago.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

A dual 7f winner last August and she made an encouraging return when fifth in 7f Kempton handicap in March; this course winner needs considering.

16/1

Form: 845-81 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran below market expectations on his handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March but posted an improved effort when winning over 6f at Southwell (AW) 44 days ago; needs to transfer that form to turf but this well-related gelding could have more to offer.
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1st

1

(12)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Obsidian Verse

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Fanshawe

Favourite for AW/handicap debut at Lingfield (7f; first run as a gelding) five weeks ago but never figured, finishing eighth of ten; 2lb lower and back over 6f, seeking something more positive.

6/1

Betting Forcast

4/1 Under The Twilight, 13/2 Mumayaz, 6/1 Jersey Maverick, 20/1 Numero Vingt, 6/1 Koffee And Kale, 18/1 Angels Share, 4/1 Fenlander, 10/1 Cypriot Diaspora, 4/1 Obsidian Verse

Non-runners

Magic Lady Mae

Verdict

The preference is for JERSEY MAVERICK, who went close at Southwell in April and did best of those ridden prominently in a competitive race at York last time. The drop back to 6f shouldn’t be too much of an inconvenience and he may be able to double his tally. Under The Twilight drops in grade and is next on the list, while Mumayaz, Fenlander and Obsidian Verse are also shortlisted. [Harry March]

Selections

The Times:

Obsidian Verse

D Express:

Fenlander

SPOTLIGHT:

Jersey Maverick

POSTDATA:

Cypriot Diaspora

Daily Mail:

Mumayaz

NEWMARKET:

Koffee And Kale

Telegraph:

Under The Twilight

The Guardian:

Obsidian Verse

The Star:

Obsidian Verse

RP RATINGS:

Jersey Maverick

Daily Mirror:

Fenlander

Daily Record:

Fenlander

WEST COUNTRY:

Cypriot Diaspora

The Sun:

Mumayaz