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Good To FirmMolson Coors Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £3459.05
- 2m 6f 31y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.90
Form: 334-90
Last run: 44 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner; made quite promising start to hurdling career last autumn but looked out of sorts in two handicaps this spring (3m2f/2m7f) and it takes a leap of faith to support him here. |
12/1 |
|
11th 10 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner last year; yet to add to that in five hurdle starts but has shown ability, notably when third at Newcastle (2m7f, good) in October; below-par effort in November and well held on last month's reappearance at Perth (3m2f, good to soft); may come on from that but others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
9th 2 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won a Stratford bumper in July 2025 (2m, good to firm); yet to win over hurdles but several good runs, notably when third in a 2m7f handicap at Newcastle in October; not so good last time but off since; a possible. |
10/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 676-23 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Beaten over 19l when third over C&D last month and now 0-8 over hurdles but ran big race when second over C&D (good) on stable debut in May and has strong claims if judged on that performance. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-15 under rules but showed improved form on his stable debut when runner-up over C&D (good) last month, following five months off; should come on from that outing and run well. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
0-6 over hurdles when trained by Maurice Barnes and absent since heavy defeat in 2m4f Newcastle maiden in December; has better chance at the weights on this stable/handicap debut but fitness/stamina taken on trust. |
13/2 |
10/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 134P-4 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Five-time hurdle winner, most recently off today's mark at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) in November; has become inconsistent, though, and dropped out quite tamely after making the running at Fontwell in May. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Now only 1lb higher than when winning at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft; also suited by good) in November but has become inconsistent and was pulled up on latest outing seven weeks ago; not easy to predict. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
5-27 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Huntingdon (extended 3m1f, good to soft; 2lb higher today) in November; has a shout on that showing but there have been backward steps in his two starts since. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 3P4-35
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 3lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Returned from seven-month break with creditable third over C&D (good) in May and has obvious each-way claims if judged on that effort but Market Rasen last month was a backward step and he's now 0-14 over hurdles. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
20-race maiden; bled from the nose and soundly beaten over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f) last October; returned with a creditable third to Evenwood Sonofagun over hurdles at Cartmel (2m6f; 20-1) 18 days ago; competes from 2lb out of the handicap. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
19-race maiden who has been absent since some underwhelming chase runs in the autumn (bled from nose on latest outing); not the most obvious answer on this return to hurdling. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 956P7-
Last run: 120 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Regressive 7yo who had a disappointing campaign last season; returns from four-month break on a dangerous mark but was soundly beaten on both previous starts here and has quite a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Defied higher marks three times in 2024 but his 2025 form took a turn for the worse; chance depends on whether this first start of 2026 results in a turnaround. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 843-PP
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Seemed to have been aided by a wind op when placed at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) in April, his second handicap, but was pulled up on next two outings (latter was chase debut) and has since left Ben Pauling; has tongue-tie refitted for stable debut; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner; 0-6 over hurdles and needs to bounce back from a poor run but his third of 14 at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) in April was a good effort; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces on chasing debut; could have a say if back on song. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Good-ground bumper scorer; had wind surgery prior to a resurgent effort, finishing 5l third and one place behind Star Turn, over C&D (good to soft) last month in only his second handicap attempt; warrants respect off same mark, with a step forward possible. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 7P-311 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
In-form 7yo who comes here after two narrow wins at Market Rasen (both 3m+, good); latest 4lb rise ought to be manageable and this drop back in trip won't be a problem; big player if suited by this different track. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Both wins here, the latest 16 days ago when holding on grimly off a 6lb lower mark; can be inconsistent. |
7/1 |
|
1st 8 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Occasionally inclined to put his head in the air, but recorded a 2m5f win here off 1lb lower this time a year ago (good) and last month's comeback third was among his better runs since; does stay this far. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: P6-453
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
2-17 over hurdles; not yet proven over quite this far but posted good effort when third at Perth (2m4f, good) this month and didn't run badly over 2m1f on only previous visit to Cartmel; could have a say. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
C&D winner off 6lb lower at this meeting last season when with Adam Nicol (good); has since won at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) but has a bit to find with Betteryouthanme on recent Hexham form. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Ex-Adam Nicol; winner at Sedgefield on stable debut in December (2m4f, good to soft) but below par since, including on the Flat (AW) last time. |
33/1 |
7/2
Form: 0P2-6P BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
0-47 under all codes, having spent the bulk of his career in Ireland; flopped badly when favourite for recent stable debut at Stratford (2m2f, good to firm) but tries a new trip and sports first-time blinkers here; no surprise if Dan Skelton finds the key to him soon. |
7/2 |
|
6 |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
46-race maiden under all codes, including 19 starts over hurdles; runner-up at Clonmel (2m1f, yielding) in April but failed to build on that next time; makes stable debut for a leading yard and, though he has plenty to prove, it'll be interesting to see what they can do with him. |
9/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.08 |
| Tricast | £335.33 |
| Trifecta | £257.10 |
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