17.25
Good To Firmoddschecker.com AJA Novice Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Riders With 3 Wins Or Less At Start Of Season)
- Prize money: £3973.6
- 1m 2f 50y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.90
Form: 416631 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back. |
14/1 |
|
9th 7 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Admirable veteran who recently completed a hat-trick over 1m2f before disappointing last week at Doncaster; has to bounce back from that, but he should be fine returned to 1m. |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who is enjoying a fine season and bagged win number five when completing a hat-trick in 1m2f handicap at Ripon 12 days ago; this likeable front runner merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb. |
5/2 |
20/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 353-77
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (11) |
3rd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Has found some improvement up in trip in recent weeks, prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f) before following up with more to spare on turf at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) six days ago; not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty (new mark due to be 2lb lower) but is unexposed at around 1m3f+ and on turf. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Placed in two of her three turf races; off the mark when prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f; 3lb lower), leading close home; soft ground would be a first but solid chance otherwise. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
0-12 but has proved herself capable off higher marks than today's and ran second over 1m2f at Nottingham 11 days ago; kept on well that day and goes up in trip here; considered. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: 112253
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (5) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Has form figures of 14323112253 since Boxing Day and that latest third was a good effort from a wide draw at Wolverhampton; still looks on a workable mark and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf; yard also runs Palazzo Persico. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 8 (8) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Both AW wins have been at this track, one over today's distance; has shot up the weights since as a result of further success on turf; in good order at present, however, and shouldn't be far away. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Gained his second success for this yard when winning at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in March and followed up at Bath (1m, good to soft) next time; runner-up in both starts since (1m2f) but this consistent sort still needs to prove he stays this far. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 460132
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (11) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Has a patchy profile and he's been well in last two runs (1m2f), but both wins have been at this trip and latest was over C&D (good) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's in this mix on this drop back in trip and grade; cheekpieces added. |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Scored over 1m here in June and has continued in good form, although not seen to best effect with fourth of six in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last time; in the picture. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Turned things around with a win at Redcar (1m, good) last month and he's held his form with placed efforts in both runs since; hard to rule out another good run but he looks weighted near best off this mark and is untried at this trip. |
13/2 |
9/4
Form: 300151 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (6) |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won two of his four starts (1m2f-1m4f) since joining Tony Carroll, including for today's rider; dropping back to 1m not sure to play to his strengths though. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop and he made it 2-3 for current yard when landing novice amateurs' race at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up another 2lb but remains well treated on his old form, and four of his wins have come over this trip; leading contender. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to make a winning start for Tony Carroll at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) last month; possibly found the run coming too soon when only fifth over 1m at Brighton six days later; probably stays 1m4f and retains handicapping scope on his best form. |
13/8 |
100/30
Form: 198642 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (2) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Six-time winner split between AW and turf; has mixed record since his last success in February but he was only just caught at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time; has possibilities if he can back that up and he has won over this trip. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Again no sign of the tongue-tie he wore for most wins; two runs this season were his first on turf since June 2024 and he needs to return to February's AW levels. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 (9) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
Again no sign of the tongue-tie worn for most wins as he has a rare run away from the AW; bit better at Lingfield recently on his second run for this yard but needs more back on turf. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £22.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.89 |
| Trifecta | £89.60 |
Selections
The Times:
Galaxy WonderD Express:
Palazzo PersicoThe Star:
Palazzo PersicoDaily Record:
Palazzo Persico