16.50
GoodIce Co Supporting Macmillan Handicap
- Prize money: £12885
- 1m 0f 177y
- Class 4
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
Form: 4656-6
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
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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6th 17 (15) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Respectable efforts last July-September after moving into handicaps, the best run coming over C&D (good to firm) in August when close fifth of 17; gelded since last seen and it's possible this lightly raced 4yo will have more to offer for his good yard this term. |
12/1 |
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6th 14 (2) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Successful in Newbury maiden on reappearance and has consistent form since, close fifth in warm 3yo handicap at the York Ebor festival (1m, good to firm) most recently; solid claims. |
9/1 |
Form: 351-87 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 2 (4) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Signed off for 2025 with 1m win at Southwell; looked rusty after five months off when eighth of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap last month; took this prize in 2024 so not dismissed with usual cheekpieces refitted. |
12/1 |
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8th 1 (2) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Added another two 1m wins to his CV in 2025, including on AW when last seen in November; this 2lb higher mark shouldn't prove beyond him but his record fresh, allied to the absence of cheekpieces (worn on last seven starts), suggest this may not be his day. |
8/1 |
Form: 21237-
Last run: 224 days
W: 9st 9lb
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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7th 5 (2) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Good start to career, including 1m AW novice win in August; fine third (Mythical Guest second) of nine on turf and handicap debut at Ascot (1m, soft) four weeks ago; unlikely he'll have reached his limit after only four starts. |
11/2 |
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7th 5 (2) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Good start to career, including 1m AW novice win in August; fine third (Mythical Guest second) of nine on turf and handicap debut at Ascot (1m, soft) four weeks ago; unlikely he'll have reached his limit after only four starts. |
11/2 |
Form: 40570- D
Last run: 198 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level. |
5/1 |
Form: 541-11
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 (14) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
All three wins for this yard at about 1m2f on a wide range of surfaces, most recently when making a winning return to action at Haydock (made all, just hung on) in April; also effective at 1m but raised 4lb to a career-high mark; non-runner 2.55 York on Friday. |
10/1 |
Form: 87-033 C BF
Last run: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Enjoyed a fine 2025 when a six-time winner (from 5f to 7f); ended up with a lot to do when good third of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap two weeks ago so he's a player off an unchanged mark. |
4/1 |
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3rd 11 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Won six races at 5f-7f between January and May 2025 but off after a lesser effort in July and down the field here on his return in April; has gone close over the extended 7f at Beverley so should stay an easy 1m if back to full strength but others look stronger for the win. |
20/1 |
Form: 771
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Bumper who has finished only seventh over 1m in both Flat starts; likely to find better opportunities in handicaps shortly. |
40/1 |
Form: 8-0209
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (1) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; good C&D runner-up in April but beat only one in 1m Thirsk handicap two weeks ago; needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
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12th 10 (10) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Had excuses for the fizzling out of his season in 2025 but he'd been a ready winner of his sole C&D start, last May, and later won off this mark in August; appreciated the return to good to firm ground when only narrowly failing to get up at Beverley (about 7f) last month; on the premises. |
8/1 |
Form: 5473U/
Last run: 658 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win at 1m on Polytrack; close third over the extended 1m1f on Tapeta last time but has more to prove at 1m2f on turf, even if this is a better fit than the Class 2 he ran in at Newmarket in July or even the 1m1f on Sandown's stiff finish in June; still has a gap in his record, though. |
13/2 |
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3rd 11 (3) |
1st Aug 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Campaigned in 3yo handicaps this term, below par at Newmarket July festival (1m2f) latest; won comfortably at Kempton (1m) in March on sole AW attempt; respected. |
8/1 |
Form: 319-60
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 3lb
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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10th 1 (1) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ran five times for the Gosdens, winning a maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good) last July; no threat when sixth of ten at 9-1 on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) but this well-bred 4yo may have needed that run and is just the type his new trainer does very well with; a possible. |
8/1 |
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6th 4 (8) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Placed on soft and fast ground in his first three maidens (7f/1m) before landing the odds with comfortable win at Yarmouth (7f, good) in July; made favourite for handicap debut but weakened to finish ninth at Glorious Goodwood (1m, heavy; Knights Gold third) a fortnight later; bought for 21,000gns in October and subsequently gelded; retains plenty of potential ahead of this seasonal/stable debut. |
9/2 |
Form: 47832U BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 (5) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Both wins have been at Chelmsford over 1m2f; capable of winning on turf and had Silca Bay behind when going close at Salisbury last time (1m, good; effective on soft); more solid than most in here. |
7/2 |
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2nd 5 (2) |
23rd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins have been at Chelmsford AW (1m2f) last spring; progression has stalled this year but handicap mark has reflected that and he finished third of eight at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) two weeks ago; his turn is near but not sure drop back to 1m will be in his favour. |
7/1 |
Form: -44122 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 8 (5) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Returned from two-month break with a win at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month and he went close at Thirsk (1m, good) on Saturday; this C&D winner has very solid claims off the same mark as four days ago. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 (9) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Yard won this or a division of it three times since 2016, including with this one in 2024; successful return to turf at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; second Rajapour was hampered) in April and didn't do much damage to his mark by going back up just 2lb; the stronger the pace the better; respected. |
11/2 |
Form: 3-2881
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 (5) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Eight-race maiden who proved consistent until form dipped in last two outings; place claims on earlier efforts but needs to rebound. |
12/1 |
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8th 3 (8) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
0-7, but was finishing unplaced for the first time when eighth of 11 behind Benacre at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February; cheekpieces removed after one use; needs to bounce back; stable also runs Ziggy's Condor. |
8/1 |
Form: 50-404
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 9 (3) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Runner-up three times last season, including C&D; respectable fourth of ten to Spioradalta on C&D reappearance (good to soft); well beaten at the York Dante meeting since but should find this a bit easier. |
12/1 |
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10th 17 (7) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Runner-up three times last season, including in a big field over C&D (good), and he could improve for last month's reappearance run at Ripon; however, this is a tough contest in which to try to snap a 13-race losing run. |
20/1 |
Form: 00-341 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (7) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Awarded the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last March and he's fully 12lb lower today; ran well in defeat at Ayr last month on first two starts for this yard (1m/1m1f, good to firm) and he's on the shortlist. |
11/4 |
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4th 8 (5) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Won six for Darryll Holland, most notably when awarded the Spring Mile in March 2025; lost his way thereafter, and Gay Kelleway (0-4) couldn't rejuvenate; joined Jim Goldie for 13,000gns and there were positive signs when third over 1m here (stable debut) recently; is dangerously handicapped. |
9/4 |
Form: 00-571 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
6lb lower than when winning at Haydock last summer (1m, good to firm); two creditable runs in defeat this season and he now drops in class. |
3/1 |
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7th 14 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Ended 2025 in poor form but he built up a head of steam to take a late fourth on his recent Pontefract return (1m, good); now 4lb lower than his Haydock win (1m, good to firm) last August so weighted to be competitive. |
9/1 |
Form: -71546
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 (13) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Thirsk in April and short-headed for third by Rajapour there 11 days ago, both over 1m; runner-up twice over C&D last season, she has to be considered each-way. |
7/1 |
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4th 7 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won a shade cosily over C&D (good) in April and may not have been best positioned on the flank when fifth of 12 behind Hale End at Wetherby (favourite) later in the month; worth another chance but this is competitive. |
7/1 |
Betting Forcast
7/2 Point Of Contact, 20/1 Billyb, 14/1 Grizedale, 14/1 Fantastic Fox, 7/1 Empire Of Light, 10/1 Frankies Dream, 16/1 Freddie Steady Go, 33/1 Capital Guarantee, 33/1 Break The Bank, 33/1 Kaleido, 12/1 Cristo, 8/1 Hale End, 12/1 They All Know Me, 14/1 Financer, 13/2 Pearl Eye, 12/1 Leadenhall, 16/1 Harswell Ruby
Verdict
Everything points to a big run from Point Of Contact under Ryan Moore but narrow preference is for PEARL EYE, who has quickly found his feet for Jim Goldie and remains well treated on last year’s form. The draw could have been kinder to the thriving Empire Of Light but he’s still respected along with last year’s third Leadenhall and the unexposed Grizedale. [Andrew Sheret]
Selections
The Star:
Pearl Eye