14.30
GoodRacing TV Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap
- Prize money: £3476.9
- 1m 2f 5y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: 4534-1 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (1) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
All five victories have come over a stiff 1m2f so he has that in his favour, including two round Pontefract in June; never won off a mark this high, though, and an 8lb rise for a wide-margin success in an amateurs' handicap last time will test him. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 (2) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Stuck his neck in front in the final strides over C&D (good) on seasonal debut, ending a three-year losing spell; still well handicapped on peak form and commands respect under very promising young amateur Henry Callan, who has built up an impressive strike-rate. |
5/2 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 55-051 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
8yo who capitalised on a reduced mark to win over C&D (good) last month before 7l second to easy winner in amateur jockeys' race at Pontefract (1m2f, good); he's not ruled out back here. |
9/2 |
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2nd 1 (6) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Prevailed narrowly at Ripon (1m2f, good) last time, recording first win since 2024; no spring chicken, being an 8yo, but he's technically still unexposed over this trip and remains well treated on historical data; should remain competitive. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (3) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
No win since August 2024, and he's yet to score beyond 7.5f, with a Flat record of 0-5 at 8.5f plus; this easing mark is helpful though, and he wasn't too far behind the reopposing King Of Fury at Carlisle (1m1f, soft; 6-1) ten days ago; stablemate of the veteran Poets Dawn. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: -34184
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (4) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Resumed winning ways at Beverley (8.5f) in April and has continued in good form, runner-up in 1m Redcar handicap 13 days ago; winner has gone in since so a bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins have been over 8.5f at Beverley, the most recent in April off 1lb lower than today; has been running respectably recently and drops back down in grade with solid claims. |
5/2 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
In decent nick at present, winning his third race when scoring at Beverley (8.5, good to firm) in April off 2lb lower; made the frame on his two starts last month and holds place claims. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 8635U3
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (10) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
One of his better efforts when runner-up in an amateurs' event at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) eight days ago, but is 0-15 on the AW and 2-50 overall; may again find one or two too good. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has run well on good to firm but looks best on a softer surface; either way a record of 2-49 sounds a note of caution; out of the weights. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 6-9538 CD
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (6) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Held up when winning this last year (good to firm) off 4lb higher mark; returns in good form after being placed twice at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) on his last two starts; major contender. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 6 (1) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Dead-heated in this race last season (1lb lower), and having run his best race since a wind op when a close third over C&D last time (Sunny Orange second) is one to consider. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 (6) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Two wins last season, the first a dead-heat over C&D in July (good to firm); rather patchy form this season, best run when third at Pontefract in April (1m, good); a possible on second run back after wind op. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 936535 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (3) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
3-40 so not easy to win with, but last two victories have come over C&D and she was close up over 1m at Doncaster last time. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 (9) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two of three wins over 1m2f at Beverley, the latest in May 2025; some fair efforts at 1m-1m4f this season; on a decent mark now. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Having her 39th race and still seeking first win away from Beverley; has run some fair races this season but not last time and others appeal more. |
12/1 |
11/4
Form: 67-152
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Low-mileage 3yo whose form since handicapping features a reappearance win at Redcar (1m) in April and keeping-on second at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in June; beaten by more than lack of stamina over 1m2f at Pontefract since, though. |
13/2 |
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7th 7 (3) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Low-mileage 3yo whose form since handicapping features a reappearance win at Redcar (1m) in April and keeping-on second at Carlisle (1m1f) last time; may still have further progress in him and this return to 1m2f is worth a go; shortlisted. |
11/4 |
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2nd 5 (2) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Having been gelded he made a winning handicap and seasonal debut at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April; only fifth at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) since but faded late on and he could be in the mix over a furlong shorter. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 3121-6 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (8) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Won at Redcar and Thirsk for today's rider last season (both over 1m on good ground), but hasn't shown the same level of form in two runs this term; conditions suit and back on last winning mark. |
20/1 |
|
8th 3 (1) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt. |
12/1 |
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6th 4 (12) |
16th Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Two wins for Rebecca Hitchen last summer; fine on Tapeta but returns from ten months off looking high enough in the weights and he's entitled to need the run at his age. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.83 |
| Tricast | £72.84 |
| Trifecta | £66.60 |
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