14.25
GoodSky Bet Supporting Macmillan Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
Form: 72219- CD
Last run: 252 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Enhanced his fine Chester record when a length winner there in late August (extended 7f; good to firm; acts on soft); the 4lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark which could be troublesome in this deep a handicap. |
40/1 |
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1st 9 (8) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Won over 7f here (good to soft) last August and runner-up in good 7f handicaps elsewhere on his last two starts (good to firm/good to soft); should be fine at today's distance and every chance he'll be thereabouts. |
10/1 |
Form: 50-012 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 7 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Narrowly regained the winning thread in big field over C&D (good) last time when dropped back to 6f for first time since debut; unexposed at this trip and still looks favourably treated back up just 3lb; respected. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 (4) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Campaigned over as far as 10.3f and this will be his first 6f run since his 2yo debut; well beaten in the Lincoln on his reappearance (1m, good to soft); dangerous mark judged on best 2025 effort (7f, good to soft); trip is a query but Oisin Murphy a notable booking. |
16/1 |
Form: 10-760 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 2 (5) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Took a step back in the right direction with his close sixth at Haydock on latest start and he's back in the visor in which his last five wins have come, including two last season (7f, good to firm); entitled to respect. |
18/1 |
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6th 10 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Came good at Goodwood last August (7f, good to firm), running on strongly to bag a Class 2 handicap; faced a stiff task in a Thirsk conditions event on his reappearance two weeks ago; opposable with his usual visor remaining absent. |
16/1 |
Form: 60-263 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 (3) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
His last two wins have been over C&D and latest was in this race last year; flopped when favourite at this track last month but he finished runner-up in a big field here (6f, good to soft) on his reappearance in March; looks interesting if he can recapture that form and it would be a bonus if rain arrives. |
9/1 |
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6th 1 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Dual course winner (both 7f, good) who turned in a solid effort when second to a progressive rival on his C&D comeback (nudged up 2lb) in March; happiest coming from off a strong pace and the question is whether this will be run to suit on good to firm ground. |
2/1 |
Form: 10-720 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 1 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Twice a winner (1m/1m1f) in Ireland for Dermot Weld; improved a bit on just second start for new connections when beaten narrowly at Chester (7f, good) last week, always in the firing line; a 3lb rise should not prevent another bold bid. |
7/2 |
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2nd 6 (7) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who scored twice over longer trips in Ireland; far from disgraced (seventh of 18) at Newmarket dropped to 7f on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities, provided he builds on that effort. |
11/1 |
Form: 0074-6
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 7 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
0-14 since debut win in May 2024 but he often ran well in some quality handicaps last season; returns on a competitive mark having had wind surgery; could have a part to play if fully tuned up. |
12/1 |
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6 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Placed four times for current stable and last two efforts can be forgiven (raced in the most disadvantaged group in Ayr Gold Cup latest); record of 0-12 since debut win is the downside. |
14/1 |
Form: 7078-9 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 28 (11) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Good 7f handicapper but has achieved his peak RPRs in the last two runnings of the Bunbury Cup, winning in 2024 and going very close in 2025; may be more interesting when going for a third attempt at Newmarket in July; his Ascot record isn't convincing. |
20/1 |
Form: 81-704 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 3 (8) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Stable stalwart; just 1lb higher than for his front-running C&D win last November (soft) but his two runs this year have been unconvincing; will no doubt pop up at some point but perhaps in a race with less pace pressure. |
16/1 |
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14th 7 (9) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
He has been a fine advertisement for Katie Scott, winning 13 races over 7f and 1m; 0-6 at this trip but he was beaten less than one length in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup; recent Musselburgh return should have blown away the cobwebs but others are still more appealing for win purposes. |
33/1 |
Form: 0-7616 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 4 (6) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
9yo who capitalised on some leniency from the handicapper to win at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; goes well there but he's a C&D winner too and he should be in the thick of things again from just 2lb higher. |
6/1 |
Form: 9-7012 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 12 (8) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Course winner (7.6f, soft) for Andrew Balding last summer; not beaten far in the 7.6f handicap won by Supido 24 days ago (poor draw) and confirmed that promise with a Class 3 win at Thirsk a fortnight ago (7f, good); a 3lb rise shouldn't prove beyond him and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus. |
11/1 |
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1st 9 (10) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Won a useful Chester seller for Andrew Balding last September; not at best in two runs for current yard, although the draw did him no favours back at Chester on latest; falling in the weights and not ruled out. |
14/1 |
Form: 11-330 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 2 (14) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; started this season with good thirds at Doncaster (22-runner Spring Mile; good to soft) and Chester (7.6f, good) but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Newbury last time; any easing of the ground would be in his favour; connections have tasted recent success in this. |
11/1 |
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13th 16 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; better form this season when third of 22 to Mezcala in the Spring Mile at same track (good to soft) and close third at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days ago, but he's edging back up the weights. |
16/1 |
Form: 2-1422 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 7 (10) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Unexposed 4yo with a progressive profile; beaten neck when odds-on at Newcastle (7f) last month; usually travels strongly and should be at least as effective back at 6f; still on a workable mark and high on the list. |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (6) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won his novice here by 5l and looked on a workable mark for his handicap debut at Wolverhampton but he never travelled after starting slowly; wouldn't judge him on that performance and could be given another chance. |
7/4 |
Form: 340-00
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11th 10 (4) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Useful 2yo for Joseph O'Brien; poorly drawn and finished well beaten in a C&D handicap on stable debut this month (100-1); he has fared better with the draw today but others still look more appealing. |
66/1 |
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13th 2 (13) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Showed bits of useful form for Joseph O'Brien but is 0-11 since debut success; sold for 21,000gns since last run; bit to prove in this competitive scenario on stable/seasonal debut. |
33/1 |
Form: 1-1 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Form: 7-2297
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 15 (5) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
0-17 since winning in June 2023 on his second start and he was below par at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; however, prior to that he was runner-up on his first two starts for this yard (7f, good) and has an each-way shout if he's back on song; has shown promise on good to soft ground. |
40/1 |
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9th 13 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
0-16 since winning in June 2023 on his second start but short-headed at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on his stable and seasonal debut and posted another good second at Haydock (7f, good) last Saturday; he's on the shortlist. |
7/1 |
Form: 0-7053 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 3 (2) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Useful for Karl Burke in his younger days, although only win was a York novice on debut (6f, good); best run for Roger Fell when fifth over 7f at Thirsk last time, when shaping as though he might stay 1m (can pull hard); tongue-tie now tried. |
3/1 |
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5th 7 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Didn't build on successful debut for Karl Burke and he's been unplaced on all nine starts since; no immediate promise in two runs for current yard (wore cheekpieces on latest) and probably best watched for the time being. |
20/1 |
Form: 9-0771 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 10 (7) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Winless since August 2024 but he's hinted at promise of late, set plenty to do (also slipped on bend) when seventh of 12 in 7f Thirsk handicap two weeks ago; needs considering off a falling mark. |
9/1 |
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7th 10 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Hasn't won for nearly two years but he's well handicapped now and he shaped much better than the result suggests when seventh of ten at Haydock (7f, good; badly hampered over 1f out) last Saturday; should go close if getting the rub of the green this time. |
10/1 |
Form: 33-729
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 6 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Won two novice events last summer; easily best of his six efforts since have both been from well off the pace over 7f on good ground at York, including his second in 14-runner race 17 days ago; back up 2lb but has to be worth a go beyond 7f (dam 2m winner) and needs a second look. |
16/1 |
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2nd 5 (15) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Seemed to run well in valuable event over C&D last autumn but needs to prove he can transfer that form to handicap level; failed to do so at Pontefract on reappearance, albeit perhaps needed the run. |
20/1 |
Form: 23339- D
Last run: 337 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 (7) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won a Kempton novice on his return in March and he's been placed in four handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (7f, good) on his penultimate run; never dangerous when third on AW at Lingfield last time but that was behind an improver who made all and he's respected on this step back up in trip. |
6/1 |
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9 (5) |
19th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Bred for longer distances but he's a free-going sort who seems better at 7f than 1m; won a Kempton novice in March and he's been placed in three handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (good) last time; on unchanged mark and he should make another bold bid back on AW. |
4/1 |
Form: 72-305 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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20th 13 (8) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
In good order on AW over the winter but made no more than a respectable return to turf after a break when fifth of six at Hamilton 5f, good) 16 days ago; has done the majority of his racing over sprint trips but was successful over 7f last year. |
20/1 |
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5th 2 (5) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
In good order on AW over the winter, going close off this mark twice following a Class 4 win in November; returning to turf not a bother and he can't be discounted. |
6/1 |
Betting Forcast
20/1 Yanifer, 8/1 Mirabeau, 33/1 Darkness, 16/1 Akkadian Thunder, 16/1 Sujet, 10/1 Milford, 5/1 Aalto, 33/1 Gweedore, 33/1 Persuasion, 10/1 Brighton Boy, 10/1 Lir Speciale, 8/1 Recency Bias, 66/1 Midnight Strike, 100/30 Extremely Zain, 25/1 Son, 33/1 Andesite, 20/1 Glenfinnan, 25/1 Daydreama, 40/1 White Crown Star, 50/1 Oriental Prince
Non-runners
Bobby Bennu, Sergeant Wilko
Verdict
The 3yo EXTREMELY ZAIN is entered in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes and is taken to maintain his unbeaten record on this handicap debut. The step back up to 7f could suit the lightly raced 4yo Recency Bias and he may be the chief threat ahead of Daydreama, who likes it here. Yanifer has a good record in the race and Aalto is worth a second look with Ryan Moore booked, while Mirabeau and Akkadian Thunder arrive on the back of positive performances.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
Daily Mail:
Extremely ZainThe Star:
Extremely ZainDaily Record:
Extremely ZainThe Times:
Mirabeau