16.22
Good To SoftH S Lester Memorial Challenge Cup ‘Confined’ Handicap (No Win Since 2025 Flat Turf Season)
- Prize money: £4579.74
- 1m 1f 201y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.00
- Place: £4.80
Form: 723-8
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (3) |
3rd Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who posted two easy wins in June (including C&D, good/good to firm) before a disappointing run at the start of July (1m2f, good to firm); however, a two-month break may have helped and she could bounce back with a big performance; effective on soft ground. |
9/2 |
|
7th 5 (4) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Two easy wins from the front in recent weeks, appreciating the step up to this sort of trip back on turf; due to be 4lb higher from tomorrow, after last week's Newbury demolition, and her claims are obvious for a yard bang among the winners. |
2/1 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Bolted up under a positive ride to make it sixth-time lucky at Salisbury (1m2f, good) nine days ago; likely to go up a good deal more than her 5lb penalty, but whether her rivals will allow her as much rope this time is uncertain. |
3/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 908247
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (2) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Maiden who had a reasonably solid record last term but proved far less consistent this year; otherwise capable of taking a serious hand, provided he turns up in good form. |
8/1 |
|
7th 9 (12) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
12-race maiden; had a near miss dropped into Class 5 company at Lingfield in April (1m2f); fair run on turf last month despite finishing last of the four runners; each-way shout. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
11-race maiden who returned to form with a near-miss over 1m2f on the AW 14 days ago, despite being slow to break; first-time headgear might do something for him; effective on grass. |
5/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 182-64 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Looked a non-stayer over 1m4f in June and was never in contention after a slow start at Salisbury (1m2f) in June; now back on her last winning mark and not out of this. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 8 (4) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Returns to her optimum trip, having looked a non-stayer over 1m4f last time; likely player on the pick of her 1m2f form, namely two wins (2024/2025) and a creditable second (last autumn). |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Effective on good and heavy; quiet comeback run and she can be inconsistent, but she's a dual winner on a fair mark and very capable at this level. |
3/1 |
11/2
Form: 1335-2 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (1) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Thoroughly exposed eight-time winner and a 9yo now; however, positives to take from three of his last four runs and no reason why he won't be involved. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Retains plenty of ability aged nine, having finished a close second in two of his three outings this term, latest at Sandown; was still capable of winning races last summer and can't be ruled out. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Eight wins divided between hurdling and the Flat; off the same mark as when narrowly beating Mrembo in this 12 months ago and returns off the same mark; penultimate run was on a par with that performance. |
100/30 |
9/4
Form: 69-962 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month for Jack Morland and, following a 22,000gns sale, he was back with his former yard when following up in 15-runner race at Ascot (upped to 1m4f, good to firm) in July; couldn't complete the hat-trick in a big field at the York Ebor meeting but still performed with credit in fourth; considered under Billy Loughnane. |
3/1 |
|
4th 15 (10) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month for Jack Morland and, following a 22,000gns sale, he was back with his former yard when following up in 15-runner race at Ascot (upped to 1m4f, good to firm; always close up) four weeks ago; back up another 7lb but his peak 2024 form (a win on good to soft here) was better still; on the shortlist. |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won twice in 2024 for Jane Chapple-Hyam; spent a year with Jack Morland and got off the mark for him at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) 19 days ago; sold again for 22,000gns one day later and this is his first run back with his former yard; back up 4lb and not proven beyond an extended 1m2f (unraced over this far); tongue-tie and headgear worn for his last yard is removed; quite a few questions, but peak 2024 form was a bit better. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 32/88D6 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (7) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-French 5yo who is far from solid on his British form (Flat/hurdles) and remains best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is on the way. |
25/1 |
|
3 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 11y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won in France at two; modest hurdler for current team and hasn't been finding life all that easier back on the Flat. |
33/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
9.5f winner in France as a 2yo, but he's been poor over hurdles for current yard and was well held back on the Flat here (1m3f) 16 days ago; overall record is now 1-14 and he needs to turn things around back in trip. |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 77/964
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (8) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Gradually finding his form for new stable since returning from lengthy absence, fourth over 1m at Ffos Las most recently; doesn't seem to be crying out for this step back up in distance, however. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Newmarket winner in late 2024 (1m, good; fine on soft); second run back from a long absence was better than the first and he might progress again; realistic mark. |
9/1 |
|
6th 1 (11) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won over 1m at Newmarket (good; also second on soft) in autumn 2024 but absent for 487 days prior to weakening into ninth of ten at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; entitled to strip fitter (return to turf may also help) but a leap of faith is needed. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 9230-2
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (9) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Made it 0-9 when well beaten at Salisbury (1m2f, good) three weeks ago and the drop back to 7f doesn't seem an obvious plus given how well she kept on for second over 9.4f at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) two starts ago; however, she could still run well back on Tapeta in first-time cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
|
8th 5 (1) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Made the frame several times for previous yard, without progressing; however, ran encouragingly at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) on stable/seasonal debut and may build on that second-place finish; one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ex-William Haggas; still a maiden but showed a fair level of ability last year, notably when placed in novices at Leicester (7f) and Newmarket (1m), but she was well below her best in a Chelmsford AW handicap on final start (1m2f); sold 30,000gns since; acts on AW but has stamina to prove. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 1220-6 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
20-1 winner off 4lb lower at Epsom (1m2f, good) last August in her second handicap; runner-up on next two starts but much less impact since and she's finished down the field in her four runs this season; overall record is now 1-12 and she has something to prove at this new trip. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won off 4lb lower at Epsom (1m2f, good) last August in her second handicap; runner-up on next two starts but much less impact since (despite being prominent in the betting on last two outings) and needs to turn things around with the first-time tongue-tie. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark at the fifth attempt with an emphatic win in Epsom handicap (1m2f, good) last August; looks interesting on that form, but she's been well held in her last three runs including a 16l defeat at Salisbury last month; needs to turn things around. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 3/1/8/ D
Last run: 1720 days
W: 8st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
A four-time Flat winner (at up to 1m2f); gained a first hurdling win at Uttoxeter (2m) last May and back on track with third of eight to Cawthorne Banker at Uttoxeter (2m) last time; needs to reproduce it here. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Gained a first hurdling success over C&D last May but his more recent form is far less encouraging, a well-held fifth in 2m Worcester handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
|
5th 10 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Scored at Uttoxeter (2m) last May but this veteran has not proved easy to catch right since, last of ten on the Flat at Salisbury 17 days ago. |
50/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £140.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £118.73 |
| Tricast | £889.02 |
| Trifecta | £832.80 |
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