15.45
Good To FirmJill Willows Handicap
- Prize money: £6184.8
- 0m 7f 75y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 621202
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (5) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Consistent since leaving Willie Mullins, performing well in handicaps from 6f to 1m; York last time wasn't necessarily a backward step as he wasn't beaten all that far in a big field after finding trouble in running; solid chance now into a claimer; first run here. |
11/4 |
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10th 1 (9) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Enjoying good campaign for new yard, winning at Doncaster (7f, good) last month and short-headed there (7f, good to firm) latest; still mileage in his mark on old form (2yo Listed win here in 2022); didn't run well in 2023 when he wore blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) but lots to like otherwise. |
5/1 |
Form: -01550
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (15) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Won in fields of a similar size to today's at York (7f, good) last July and Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in June; outside of those wins his form figures since last June read 000089055 and he's a type who needs everything to drop right, but it's possible that will happen off an expected good pace today. |
14/1 |
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5th 3 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Got back on the scoresheet at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last month and he backed that up with a 2l fifth from off the pace at Doncaster three weeks ago; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he gets some luck. |
3/1 |
Form: 638342 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (3) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Prominent racer; series of good runs at around 7f since May; slipping down the weights and should be a key player back at 6f. |
4/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell off 2lb higher; respectable third of ten over 7f at Epsom (good) 17 days ago; successful on his previous outing over C&D; this prominent racer is capable of making a bold bid. |
7/2 |
Form: 104217 CD BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (3) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Win number three in seven starts this year when always prominent and collecting by a length at Beverley (7.4f); that was in a good time and he's only 2lb higher; clear claims from a good draw. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 (7) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Nottingham and Ripon in April and continues in good form, runner-up in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; can go well again nudged up 1lb. |
5/1 |
Form: 719420 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in May and has run well in defeat at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) and Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on his last two starts; he's in with an each-way chance. |
20/1 |
|
3 (1) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
In-form 6yo whose two attempts over C&D comprise a success in May and 1l second latest start; holds a fighting chance off unaltered mark; defied a stone higher in 2024. |
5/2 |
Form: 1125-0 D
Last run: 89 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 18 (4) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Broadly progressive record on turf for current yard features good-ground wins at Chester (7.5f) and Pontefract (1m) last June; may still have more to offer and remains of interest, despite an absence since July; market confidence would cement her claims. |
14/1 |
Form: 212722 CD
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Beverley (7.4f, good) in June and he ran another good race when a clear second there last time; this return to Polytrack is no problem and he should give it another good shot with cheekpieces added. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Scored over C&D in June; below par returned to this scenario last time but that race possibly came too soon after a good effort three days earlier; may rebound. |
6/1 |
Form: 574376
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (8) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
All three wins from 36 starts have been on the AW at Newcastle (6f/1m); solid effort when third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but he needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract (1m) three weeks ago; has stamina to prove for this longer trip. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Had dropped to his last winning mark when third of seven at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last time, but he is now 0-14 on turf; another placing may be his best hope. |
7/1 |
Form: -77515
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (4) |
27th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Front-runner who bounced back to form at Catterick this month when making all off 3lb lower (7f); now needs to back it up in better company but this longer trip is fine. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Redcar novice last October (1m, good); rather disappointing in handicaps this season, but on a career-low mark as a result. |
12/1 |
Form: 422314 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Had been placed on her three previous starts before landing a handicap at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago; just 1lb higher here and she looks well worth another try over 1m; contender. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 (9) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Solid in-frame efforts on her last four starts; a stiff 7f should be fine for her now but drying ground perhaps not ideal. |
6/1 |
Form: 008770 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 17 (1) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around. |
40/1 |
|
7th 6 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide. |
25/1 |
Betting Forcast
6/1 Alpha Capture, 14/1 Obelix, 4/1 Bell Shot, 8/1 Highland Olly, 7/1 Glenfinnan, 10/1 Style Of Life, 6/1 Tattie Bogle, 14/1 Flying Fletcher, 7/1 Beyond The Bar, 6/1 Homestrait, 33/1 Intervention