16.15
Good To SoftAAB Group And Bibby Financial Services Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 7f 15y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 530203 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (4) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Three C&D wins on his record, including in this race in 2024; near miss over C&D last month and his subsequent Redcar defeat came in a Class 4; big player. |
13/2 |
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11th 14 (9) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Gained all five wins over 7f; went close over that trip in Class 6 event at regular haunt Catterick (good to firm) last month but went up 2lb for that and looks vulnerable over 1m in this stronger race. |
16/1 |
Form: /4040-
Last run: 308 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 0lb |
Modest form on the Flat (rated 63); has shown no aptitude for hurdling on his first three starts. |
200/1 |
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18th 6 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Modest on the Flat in seven starts and didn't show anything in two recent hurdle starts to suggest he's up to winning a maiden. |
66/1 |
Form: 080747 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (5) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Last turf win was at Redcar in September 2024 (6f, good to firm; blinkers on for the first time); ran one of his best races this season when fourth over 1m at Ayr last week (1m, good to firm; visor on); same headgear; each-way chance. |
9/1 |
Form: 786211
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up here over 1m two starts back, then went one better here eight days ago, also over 1m; now drops back to 6f for the first time since his second start and that would be a concern under a 5lb penalty. |
7/4 |
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1st 1 (5) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had fallen 6lb below his sole winning mark when beaten a length into second of seven over C&D (good to firm) this month; drops into a 0-55 for the first time and he's high on list. |
2/1 |
Form: 523442 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (11) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix. |
13/2 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m. |
6/1 |
Form: -70823 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (10) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins at Musselburgh last summer and she returned to form with a creditable second behind her stablemate there (7f, good) on Friday; this is a deeper race but her last win was off a higher mark and she has won at Ayr in the past; respected. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Three wins here last summer (7f/1m); bit disappointing this term, but now 3lb lower than last winning mark; stable going well at present; chance. |
10/1 |
Form: 007533 BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ex-Irish maiden; two fair runs for his new stable and he can win races off this mark; led last time but that won't be easy in today's field. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Modest maiden for Kieran Cotter in Ireland; off over three months before posting an encouraging fifth of nine on yard debut in 5f Catterick handicap 26 days ago, running on late; a player with that run under his belt. |
7/1 |
Form: 082931 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (14) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On another career-low mark after a 4l third at Doncaster (7f) where he travelled well but didn't finish with any great purpose; 1-19 and has a wide draw. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Modest since joining Nigel Tinkler (0-6) but there was merit to his Carlisle second (7f, soft) on penultimate start; that track seems to bring out the best of his abilities so, although fairly weighted, he couldn't rate as a confident pick. |
8/1 |
Form: 324611 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (4) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won for the fifth time on turf when holding on by a head from Misemerald in a C&D handicap last week (good); not sure to confirm the placings with the second on 4lb worse terms. |
5/2 |
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1st 5 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
This C&D brings out the best in him and he had a near miss here last month; neither Ayr run this month has been comparable but he should be in the shake up back here. |
6/1 |
Form: 307432 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well. |
7/1 |
Form: 08-090
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (10) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Regressive maiden who was going beyond 6f for the first time when said to have hung right throughout in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ayr a fortnight ago (7f); hard to make a case, with Approaching Dawn looking his trainer's best shout. |
14/1 |
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10th 13 (3) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Eight-race maiden who has been beaten 15l in two handicaps here (6f, good/good to firm) this season; mark is tumbling but he has a lot to prove with cheekpieces added at this new trip; one of three runners for the yard. |
66/1 |
Betting Forcast
8/1 Vince Le Prince, 20/1 Evangelic, 14/1 Gressington, 6/1 Luminous Warrior, 7/1 Novak, 8/1 Keep Me Stable, 11/2 Edmond Halley, 6/1 Sir David, 9/2 Monhammer, 7/1 Coconut Bay, 25/1 Joshuas Dream
Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden EDMOND HALLEY is taken to get off the mark. The selection has shown promise for his new stable and may benefit from this belated step back up in distance. Coconut Bay, whose turn seems near, is second choice ahead of Novak who holds solid claims. The two Perratt runners, as well as a few others, also have possibilities.[Steve Boow]