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- Prize money: £12885
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
Form: 510707 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 21 (14) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Course winner last month but has done all his winning at Class 4 level or lower; likely vulnerable in a race of this nature. |
33/1 |
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10th 4 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
In and out this season but has gained 5f wins at Musselburgh (good) and York (good to firm); not entirely disgraced in big field at Goodwood last time and could make his presence felt. |
14/1 |
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10th 17 (18) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Made the most of a drop in grade to edge home in a Class 4 at York 18 days ago (5f, good to firm) and went up only 3lb for that; however, he's by no means certain to repeat that effort and he lacks course experience. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 144743 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Placed three consecutive times in May-July, most recently when close second off today's mark at York (5f, good to firm); behind Democracy Dilemma when mid-pack in big field at Glorious Goodwood last week but that certainly wasn't a bad run; can make his presence felt. |
3/1 |
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16th 22 (23) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Played his part in a strong pace last time at York yet hung around to finish a half-length behind winner Ziggy's Triton; has little margin for error off this mark and other pace influences temper enthusiasm. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Enjoyed a productive summer last year and he returned to action with a career-best effort at Southwell in January; solid runs in defeat on his last two starts; another big run on the cards. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 730312 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent mare in a good run of form and from off the pace she was only a length behind Managing Director in a big field at York last time (5f); solid chance. |
13/2 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Tough cookie who arrives in peak form after a close third over C&D two weeks ago; one of three with serious claims for her local yard. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Ready win in a Class 5 at Thirsk last month; similar form when second in a Class 3 at Doncaster last week; she will need more to come out on top today but she's arriving in top form. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 616417 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Doubled her winning tally for 2026 at York (5f) in June but turned in a below-par seventh of 12 at Thirsk (5f) three weeks ago; needs to get back on track. |
9/2 |
|
7th 10 (9) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Two 5f wins this year and she ran her best race so far when third of 12 at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; races off the same mark here and should make another bold bid. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 12 (5) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Advanced her form with her C&D win last month and when in midfield back here 13 days ago it was in Class 2 company; others appeal as being better treated though. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 122511 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 143y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Progressive sort who notched a third victory of 2026 at Lingfield (5f) in June; went very freely from widest draw and did well in circumstances when fifth of 13 in 6f Windsor handicap last time; a player eased 1lb. |
11/1 |
|
5th 10 (14) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Enjoying an excellent season since switching to Adam Kirby and notched a third success at Lingfield (5f) in June; nearest finish after a slow start when a good fifth of 12 in 5f York handicap last time and he's a player back up in trip now. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 000942 D BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (8) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Without a win since last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off this very mark; races prominently and rallied for second here last time; clear claims, for all that she's one of a few who might want to be up there early. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 11 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off a 2lb higher mark; looked on the way back when runner-up back at Doncaster early last month but two lesser runs have followed. |
16/1 |
|
16th 16 (3) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster off a 1lb higher mark; she made a slow start to 2026 but there have been encouraging signs more recently, fourth at Ayr (6f, soft) and then second at Doncaster (5f, good to firm); form dipped here (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; could bounce back. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 325164 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Beat a big field at Thirsk in May and ran pretty well here next time from stall 9 in a Class 3; backed that up with another competitive show and he got himself too far back at York last time; considered. |
11/2 |
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7th 6 (13) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
He has turned in a string of good runs this year, winning a 17-runner event at Thirsk in May; while he should give his running it would be a surprise if one or two weren't better handicapped. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Running well in defeat this season prior to narrow win in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; caught wide at Chester (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago when a respectable sixth of 12; could have a big say. |
15/2 |
8/1
Form: 06-270 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (12) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
4lb higher than for his win in this race 12 months ago, after which he went on to score at Glorious Goodwood; fine return to action (after wind surgery) at Thirsk in May but no progress in two subsequent runs; Warren Fentiman back on board now dropping in class; high on the list. |
8/1 |
|
13th 12 (19) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won big-field 5f handicaps at York and Goodwood last July; two solid efforts in defeat this season and he won on his only visit to Epsom, albeit over 7f; not impossibly treated but he wouldn't want the ground to be any slower than good. |
16/1 |
|
7th 16 (19) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Won big-field handicaps over C&D (good to firm) and at Goodwood (5f, good) last July, and this 9yo returned from wind surgery with a back-to-form, neck second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; Harry Vigors removes a valuable 7lb and this prominent-racer could be bang there once more. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 228140 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (10) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW. |
9/2 |
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3rd 3 (6) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (7) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: -80064 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred. |
10/1 |
|
11th 11 (12) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has a couple of C&D wins on his record; not found his best form this year and he has too much to prove for comfort, for all he is tumbling down the weights. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 (11) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
C&D winner; won two handicaps last season and he is 10lb lower than for the last of them; not beaten far at Nottingham eight days ago and he's likely to pop up soon. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: -71679 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (9) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-15 on turf as opposed to 6-24 on AW; on a winning mark and promising apprentice takes off 5lb but he does need to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster five weeks ago. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (3) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Six-time AW winner but he's 0-14 on turf and was only seventh of 17 back in this sphere at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; one of three runners for Mick Appleby and he has work to do back up in grade. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 025121 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Firmly on the up for his new stable, making all at Catterick before narrowly denied by Rotokura Belle over C&D; back to winning ways with a Newcastle success 15 days ago (much more convincing than the neck margin might suggest); up 6lb in a better race but he's a speedy and progressive 3yo who commands major respect. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Promise for Adrian Nicholls and plenty to spare when making all in a 5f handicap at Catterick on stable debut; bettered that form when neck second (Yellow Diamond 4l behind in fourth) of 13 at York (5f, good) 13 days ago, keeping on well despite losing his left cheekpiece approaching the final furlong; raised another 5lb but the third, Schrodinger's Cat, won easily at Redcar on Saturday; should have a big say on AW debut. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 15 (3) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
Showed promise for Adrian Nicholls and he had plenty to spare when making all in a 5f handicap at Catterick on his stable debut; 8lb higher and raised two classes but he's unexposed at 5f. |
6/1 |
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