19.50
Good To FirmMerland Rise Handicap
- Prize money: £6019.1
- 0m 6f 3y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £3.10
Form: 0600-0 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won for a second time at Epsom (6f) before a near miss over 5f at Doncaster (off this mark); faced a stiffer task here last time when never in with a shout. |
7/1 |
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9th 9 (10) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made it 2-3 round Epsom off a 3lb lower mark a month ago and ran to a similar level in defeat last time; might have been better drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has tended to be reliable once striking form in the past; should go well again. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Scored off a career-low mark to land his eighth success, at Epsom (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; back up 2lb but has recorded back-to-back wins previously so cannot be discounted. |
11/4 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 416035 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (8) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back. |
7/1 |
|
20th 6 (18) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely. |
11/4 |
5/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 2-0051 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (4) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
He can be awkward at the start but he won at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June and has run well in defeat on two of his three starts since, most recently runner-up at Kempton (6f, AW); could be in the mix. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has plenty of ability, as evidenced by his smooth win at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June, but he does himself few favours at the start; wouldn't judge him too harshly on his latest 5f run, when making the running, and he is greatly respected back at 6f and in a Class 5. |
5/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Came from the rear to score at Newbury last month and was placed off today's mark at Epsom (also 6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; can probably cope with this drop back to a stiff 5f but he'll need some luck from stall 1 and his tendency to start slowly is also a worry. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 775120 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Fully effective over C&D and fine on good to soft (more to prove on soft); unplaced at Brighton last time but beaten under 3l despite being allowed to coast home in the final 100 yards having seen no daylight; should be in the thick of it. |
9/2 |
|
11th 3 (9) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Only midfield in this race 12 months ago when rated 3lb lower; she found only an unexposed 3yo too strong at Epsom 24 days ago and holds each-way claims again. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
C&D winner; creditable fourth in a stronger C&D handicap three weeks ago; dropped 1lb and likely to give it another good go. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 691420 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Five AW wins but 1-22 on turf and that was at Lingfield (5f, good) in May; has run well in all three course starts, including when losing his lead late on over C&D in June, and although problems at the start can hold him back, he's entitled to be involved. |
13/2 |
|
7th 10 (10) |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Six-time winner who's had issues with the stalls on three of his last four runs; solid in the market off this mark when it went wrong again at Lingfield last time and he holds place prospects if all goes smoothly. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Landed his fifth win at this venue when scoring on the turf track (5f, good to firm) in May; has held his form since, apart from when his saddle slipped at Windsor, and holds place prospects at least. |
3/1 |
7/2
Form: 1-8624
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (5) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Sole win was in a Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) a year ago, but he's had some close calls this season including over C&D on his penultimate run; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied. |
11/2 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Chelmsford novice (7f, Polytrack) a year ago and has twice gone close in handicaps since returning in March, the latest when beaten a neck at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first start since being gelded) 16 days ago; up 2lb but still high on list. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Newly gelded; had excuses with one thing and another this year; this mark looks within range and there are positives back on the AW, and under Oisin Murphy, who boasts a decent record for the yard; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
5/1
Form: 597731 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (3) |
16th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in June and again there the following month after a lesser effort on turf; possibly did too much too soon there next time and was reported to have hung right throughout when failing to beat a rival at Kempton (6f, AW) three weeks ago; 0-8 on turf. |
16/1 |
|
11th 9 (4) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
All or nothing of late and did too much too soon at Wolverhampton 26 days ago; rather watch in this company; course debut. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 06-764 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (4) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Took advantage of a drop in the weights when making all and just holding on at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; couldn't build on it back there 13 days ago and may be better suited by that extra furlong now. |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Made all and prevailed narrowly over C&D last time, opening his AW account at the 14th attempt; back up 3lb but has defied higher marks on turf; likely to remain competitive. |
7/2 |
|
1st 6 (1) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
3-37 with two of his wins coming at Chester; one of his better efforts since joining this yard when beaten just over 2l into fourth of ten over C&D a fortnight ago; worth considering from 7lb below his last winning mark. |
11/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £54.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £57.18 |
| Tricast | £119.37 |
| Trifecta | £183.40 |
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