16.45
Good To FirmDebenhams Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.60
- Place: £3.20
Form: 658612 CD BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 12 (19) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Classy sprinter back in the day and the new visor has been floating his boat with recent form figures of 121 in 5f handicaps, latterly getting up in the nick of time at Newmarket; only 3lb higher and this hold-up performer should have this run to suit; finished fifth in last year's Stewards' Cup, faring best in his group; firmly in calculations. |
8/1 |
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1st 3 (7) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Formerly high class; ended a long losing run at Sandown (5f, good) last month when visored for the first time; beaten at odds-on at Yarrmouth six days later; another 3lb higher today but not handicapped out of things. |
8/1 |
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2nd 2 (5) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Ended a losing run of over four years when the well-backed winner of a 5f handicap at Sandown (good ground; visored first time) last week; still has plenty of handicapping scope given his back class and this should be run to suit him. |
13/8 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: -52992 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 16 (2) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Novice winner who is threatening to win his first handicap having been denied narrowly this month by Naana's Sparkle and Twilight Calls; a late bump didn't help his cause last time at Newmarket and the visor (on for last three races) is working well; possibilities. |
12/1 |
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2nd 4 (9) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Lightly raced 4yo; yet to win a handicap but he's finished runner-up on both turf and AW, with Sunday's close call at Southwell (5f, AW) representing improvement; ahead of the handicapper and holds obvious claims; stable also run Twilight Calls. |
7/1 |
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2nd 5 (3) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Won C&D novice last September before a stint in Meydan (some good efforts), and he returned to action with a midfield finish in a competitive handicap at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) eight days ago; could improve for that run and the drop back to 5f; unexposed and he's an interesting contender. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 30-202 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Ran a stormer over C&D on his seasonal return; the ground went against him at Epsom on Derby day and he has quickly bounced back with placed efforts at Beverley and Newmarket; up 2lb for latest near-miss but still on a good mark; Oisin Murphy booked; decent chance. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid. |
5/1 |
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2nd 3 (3) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show. |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 03-685 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (8) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Both wins over 5f; stays further, having finished better than anything when third of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (extended 5f, good) last September but this is only his second run in a 6f turf handicap (faded in the first of them) so still has stamina to prove. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Of interest from a handicapping perspective, 3lb lower than when a close third in last season's Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good); not beaten far into fifth at Windsor 18 days ago; not easy to win with but likely to give a good account. |
13/2 |
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5th 1 (6) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Tendency to blow the start has often cost him; disappointing effort back in the cheekpieces (off again tonight) in the Goodwood handicap he'd won last season early last month, despite a better break; now 3lb lower but will need to better that somewhat. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: /00-32 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 18 (13) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Yet another prominent racer; in good form since returning from a break but appeared to be beaten fair and square behind some of these at Newmarket's July meeting. |
16/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Prominent racer; two good runs back from her eight-month absence, headed close home at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that form is working out well and he has earned the 2lb rise; bold bid can be expected. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 341805 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 (3) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
One turf win from 15 attempts, in a four-runner race at Chepstow (5f) last July; two fair C&D runs since returned to turf in May and was out on a limb when finishing sixth to Another Abbot and Sudden Flight 14 days ago; however, he'll do well to win at this level off his current mark. |
33/1 |
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6th 9 (10) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Scored twice at Southwell (5f/6f) in the winter and has continued in good form, staying on late when sixth of 12 in 5f Newmarket handicap 17 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb. |
20/1 |
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6th 6 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
In good form on AW earlier in the year, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); best effort since returned to turf came at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago when a close fifth of ten; more required back up in class. |
66/1 |
11/2
Form: -04645 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (4) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
With this visor back on he won at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) last month, landing that handicap for the third year in succession; not beaten far when fifth of 13 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) since but he's never won off a mark this high and there's a suspicion he'll again be vulnerable. |
11/2 |
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5th 7 (7) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
His two Ascot defeats came at the Royal meeting when a big outsider; arrives on the back of an easy win at Newmarket (5f, good to firm; visor reinstated) but a 6lb rise for that could leave him vulnerable. |
9/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
He's on a hat-trick in this race and followed last year's win by also scoring at Windsor and Yarmouth (all 5f on good to firm in cheekpieces) in August; no wins since but he didn't get much cover when midfield over C&D one week ago and his race record means he can't be discounted; also ran well sole previous go in a visor. |
11/4 |
10/1
Form: 454303 D BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Won this 12 months ago off 9lb higher; 0-15 since and a change of headgear (retained) failed to stop the slide at Ascot three weeks ago. |
6/1 |
|
8th 13 (12) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Won at Royal Ascot in 2023 and second in this race in 2025; the handicapper has been in command for much of 2026 but he went close at Windsor last month; not in the same form at Newmarket two weeks ago but the switch from cheekpieces to a visor could help; contender. |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 (3) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Had a rare off day in the Dash at Epsom but quickly back on track with a close third at Windsor (5f good to firm) 18 days ago; unlikely to be far away off the same mark. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: /040-4
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (2) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
All four wins have been on the AW; ran an encouraging race when fourth of eight on his stable debut at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June but he wasn't able to build on that when dropped back to 5f at Newmarket (good to firm) last month; back up in trip. |
16/1 |
|
9th 5 (1) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Better known for AW exploits and has had few chances on turf, running his best race in this sphere when fourth of eight at Newbury (6f, good to soft; stable debut after 223 days off) four weeks ago; potentially well treated and he's interesting with that run behind him. |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Smart performer on AW for Ismail Mohammed; one good run and two modest efforts for Alice Haynes last year; potentially thrown in now starting out for the excellent Terry Kent but he does have to prove himself on turf (stiff tasks on last two attempts). |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 363915 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Easy 5f win on soft ground at Yarmouth in May; fine second of 18 at Glorious Goodwood last month before looking stretched by 6f at Brighton 15 days ago; high on the list back at 5f. |
11/4 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Fine effort at a big price at Goodwood last Thursday and will be 3lb higher from tomorrow; has not always been the most consistent and has only gone beyond 5f twice before but will rightly be popular. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 16 (7) |
30th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Off the mark on turf when wide-margin winner at Yarmouth (5f, soft) in May and he did well to finish within 2l of Naana's Shadow in the 3yo Dash at Epsom next time as he took a while to pick up; two lesser efforts have followed, though, and he looks vulnerable. |
40/1 |
66/1
Form: 189-80
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 15 (3) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
He had started to become disappointing but returned to form with a close fourth at 100-1 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month on his second stable start; he'd have been closer with a clear run and could be in the shake-up if he gets the breaks. |
10/1 |
|
4th 14 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Won twice at Ayr (6f) in novice/maiden company last term either side of a heavy defeat in the Coventry Stakes; has struggled so far this year, including when 100-1 for his stable debut 15 days ago. |
50/1 |
|
11th 10 (5) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won twice at Ayr (6f) in novice/maiden company last term either side of a heavy defeat in the Coventry Stakes; well beaten in two handicaps this year and sold out of Archie Watson's stable for 4,600gns last week; plenty to prove and stable has more obvious claims with Emperor Spirit. |
66/1 |
11/4
Form: 529-34 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (11) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Record is only 1-10 but she's fairly useful and has performed well in 5f contests (handicap/Listed) at Sandown this term; played up beforehand and withdrawn from an intended engagement at York two weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked and she could do better yet. |
11/4 |
|
6 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Record is only 1-10 but she's fairly useful and has performed well in 5f contests (handicap/Listed) at Sandown this term; perhaps best not to take latest effort literally but in going back up just 1lb the assessor hasn't overreacted; again has frame possibilities. |
7/1 |
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31 (7) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Reserve; she has built on her 2yo form in two runs this season, finishing third in a handicap and a Listed race (not clear run) at Sandown (both 5f, good); wouldn't be out of this if getting a run; hood tried for the first time. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £60.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £54.33 |
| Tricast | £230.47 |
| Trifecta | £442.80 |
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