16.10
Good To FirmFrench Connection At Meadowhall Handicap
- Prize money: £5652.72
- 0m 5f 143y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 112415 C
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won two in a row in May (7f, good to firm) and he returned to winning ways when back down in trip at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; this progressive 4yo could take a 4lb rise in his stride. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive over 7f this term until latest start when admittedly not disgraced; won well at Doncaster to initiate a May double and he looks a possible danger if coping with the return to 6f. |
4/1 |
Form: /53171
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 251155
Last run: 19 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 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 |
Form: 2412
Last run: 71 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 07-364
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (4) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Acts on good to soft and softer but his best form is at 5f and latest last of six at Haydock needs forgiving; cheekpieces go on after that; nothing wrong with this mark if they do have a positive effect, however. |
10/1 |
Form: 205236 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (10) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Only 3lb higher than for January's C&D win and has continued to run well; 6f specialist with a solid chance, despite stall 10. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Multiple winner but turf successes are thin on the ground now, just one in over three years; however, he's been running up to his best since back on grass, going down narrowly in a higher grade at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May and another solid effort there last time; thereabouts. |
5/1 |
Form: 3-3231
Last run: 112 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (8) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
6f AW winner in November (form solid) and several good placed runs followed; he has more to prove on turf but he won't be far away if able to transfer his form back to the grass. |
9/2 |
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3rd 7 (2) |
17th Feb 2026 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Took well to AW when winning a 6f nursery at Chelmsford in November; hasn't always had the rub of the green since but latest C&D second was a good run and he goes off the same mark; big player if he gets away on terms. |
9/2 |
Form: 690583 C BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (1) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
York win last summer came off 15lb higher, which shows how things have gone in the meantime; can miss the break (including in first-time headgear latest; now removed) but this race is easier than he's used to; career-low mark. |
7/1 |
Form: 204042
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Yet to win on turf, but is now 2lb lower than when scoring on Tapeta at Newcastle (5f) in February and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 11 at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago, faring best of those from off the pace (started slowly); a rare Newmarket runner for his Scottish stable. |
13/2 |
|
4th 5 (11) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to win on turf, but is now 1lb lower than when winning at Newcastle in February (5f); could go well, although was beaten 10l here last time (6f, soft). |
10/1 |
Form: -15085
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
3yo who won at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January on his second stable start but slim pickings across his three runs since; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Musselburgh in June (33-1 at the time); wears a first-time hood. |
25/1 |
|
8 (6) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Made all in a 5f handicap at Newcastle in January but little to cheer in three runs since; risky. |
33/1 |
Betting Forcast
4/1 Zubaru, 3/1 Golden Long, 11/1 Ancient State, 7/1 County Carlow, 9/1 Brummell, 11/1 Papa Cocktail, 11/2 Flash Rascal, 9/1 Squealer, 9/1 Lions House, 33/1 Justmyluck