14.09
Good To FirmTwyford Down Cutting Handicap
- Prize money: £6442.5
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.10
- Place: £2.10
Form: 4-6258 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 10 (8) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
A prime example of the resurgence of the Roger Teal yard in recent months, following his narrow Newmarket win (6f, good) in August with a defeat of Another Abbot at Yarmouth (6f, good again) 15 days, pulling a long way clear of those in his group; respected up 3lb. |
15/2 |
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1st 10 (1) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark for the season when holding on narrowly at Newmarket (6f, good) last month and is now 3-8 overall; recent 2lb rise ought to be manageable and he might still have a bit more to offer; respected. |
9/2 |
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1st 3 (1) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Can leads; dual winner at two; below best over 5f at Goodwood last time but had been running well in 6f handicaps and those were stronger races; stall 1 might not be ideal but enters the reckoning. |
6/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: -83658
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 (2) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
His losing run is up to 16 and this inconsistent 5yo failed to threaten at Ascot three weeks ago, while he's 2lb out of the weights this afternoon; however, he was beaten just a head on the other Newmarket course (6f, good) two starts ago and stays 7f; not ruled out each-way. |
14/1 |
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7th 12 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
His ability has never been in doubt and a return of two wins from his 24 starts is disappointing; he has run some good races in defeat since joining Stuart Williams, including dropped to 6f at Newmarket a fortnight ago, and he holds each-way claims again. |
10/1 |
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2nd 4 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f). |
8/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 7-6431 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Swiftly in the groove for his new yard this year and he won a big-field sprint at York (6f, good to firm) in July; good third of 13 off this mark four weeks ago and he's a leading candidate again. |
11/4 |
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3rd 7 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Doing well for his new yard and nicely on top at the finish in a big field at York a month ago (6f, good to firm); up 5lb but looks a big player. |
5/1 |
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1st 8 (8) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he shouldn't be long in putting that right judged on his last two runs at Windsor and Newmarket (both 6f, good to firm); one to take seriously. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 232113 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (7) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
In-form 9yo whose last four runs have been over C&D; failed narrowly under a penalty two weeks ago (behind Fifty Nifty) but 1lb lower here and should be involved. |
11/2 |
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3rd 4 (7) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Retains plenty of vitality aged nine; record over C&D features wins in this race two years ago and in his last two starts, latest by a neck seven days ago; rock-solid kept to this scenario and likely to remain competitive even with 4lb penalty. |
4/1 |
9/1
Form: 785013 CD BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (10) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
In good form on turf prior to a quieter effort last time; tonight's easier 6f maybe isn't ideal and he needs to bounce back (likely to be dropped in as usual from the outside stall and ridden for luck). |
6/1 |
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8th 3 (4) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Kept to 6f since joining this yard and he scored on the July course (good to firm) last month; good efforts on his next three starts include a fine second in Class 2 Ascot handicap (Northcliff a head behind) under Toby Moore a fortnight ago; was 6lb out of the weights that day and effectively just 1lb higher this time; considered. |
4/1 |
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2nd 14 (9) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Beat Havana Blue at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and he has run well in defeat twice since; he is 6lb out of the weights in this higher grade and may prove vulnerable again. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 213290 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (2) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Not as good or consistent as he was and is always capable of fluffing the start; has been running over 6f on turf in recent times and will need things to fall just so back to 5f. |
8/1 |
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6th 10 (13) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times. |
20/1 |
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16th 4 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk. |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: 172-09 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (11) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins at sprint trips and 7f in 2025; slow start for new yard in 2026 but he wasn't far away at Newmarket (6f, good) behind one who has won a better race since and he didn't do badly from off the pace on Wolverhampton AW since; needs a clear run run in this big field but has a squeak. |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 (4) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
The winner of four races in 2025 and now down to a dangerous mark; first encouraging signs for his new trainer came at Newmarket on Saturday; not discounted. |
8/1 |
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7th 13 (12) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner last August off this mark when with Stuart Williams; however, pretty much tailed off in this season's races. |
40/1 |
10/1
Form: 121646 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (5) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Secured the latest of his eight wins when scoring over C&D (good) in May; last four form figures don't really do him justice, including his sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood in July, and when beaten less than 3l on the July course four weeks ago; down 2lb and a good show would come as no surprise. |
16/1 |
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8th 9 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won on the Rowley Mile in May (6f, good; 4lb lower) and last time finished sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood, which wasn't a bad run; usually ridden from behind so needs a strong pace which he might get. |
10/1 |
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6th 1 (13) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Bounced back to form to win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but two lesser runs have followed on the July Course there since. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 21-309 D
Last run: 103 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 2 (7) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
His 2026 form is unconvincing; the step back up in trip may suit (last two starts at 5f) but not a solid option. |
16/1 |
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9th 9 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
His 2026 form is unconvincing and the drop back to 5f didn't help at Goodwood last week; dropping down the weights but not a solid option. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-1620 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (3) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
6f AW maiden winner in Ireland and won a 7f AW novice for Ben Haslam in April; went close in one of his three subsequent handicaps and that was over 6f; sold in July for 47,000gns; not dismissed. |
12/1 |
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18th 16 (13) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Made it 2-3 when winning on stable debut in Southwell novice (7f, AW) in April and improved upon his handicap debut sixth when close second of eight at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) recently; unexposed but another step forward is necessary in this higher grade following a 3lb rise. |
50/1 |
9/1
Form: 2-1102 CD BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (2) |
15th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Both wins came over 6f on good to firm in June but he's been below his best in three starts since the most recent success; the tongue-tie, worn last time, is now removed and drops to 5f with a visor added. |
10/1 |
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11th 8 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Newbury maiden and followed up in a C&D handicap in June off 4lb lower; down the field at the July meeting and raced freely when no match for the winner in a small field at Leicester; remains open to improvement and a tongue-tie is added. |
9/1 |
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2nd 4 (5) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won Newbury maiden (6f, good to firm) in June on third start and made it 2-2 for the year in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) later that month; down the field at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) since but it was a difficult race in which to make inroads from the rear; retains potential. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 830412 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (3) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Disappointing at Newmarket (6f, good) last time but in good form previously, winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) then runner-up at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); second in this in 2024 (soft) and not written off. |
12/1 |
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12th 5 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Went close over C&D last week in a race he won two years earlier; now 3lb higher and they claimed 5lb last time, so may need more. |
13/2 |
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2nd 3 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
He was 4lb lower when beating Strike to take this race in 2024; could only finish fifth last year but he took advantage of a reduced mark to score at Redcar (6f, good to firm; First Folio fourth) 17 days ago; back up 5lb but he should be thereabouts. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: -07436 D BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Signed off last season with a head success off this mark on the Rowley Mile (6f, good); he appeared to be running into form before the new cheekpieces backfired at Doncaster; makes the shortlist. |
9/1 |
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6th 1 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended last season with a win off just 1lb lower; has steadily found his form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
4/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark for this stable at Newmarket in September; lively in the betting for both starts this spring and he built on a midfield finish at Newbury when fourth of ten at Ascot (again 6f, good) four weeks ago; respected from the same mark. |
4/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £50.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.93 |
| Tricast | £140.73 |
| Trifecta | £277.90 |
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