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Bodhi Solutions – Facilities Management Front Runner Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Bodhi Solutions – Facilities Management Front Runner Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 356374 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f course winner last year (good/good to soft); back on a good mark now but yet to build upon encouraging seasonal reappearance in April and not sure to be suited by this drop back to 6f.
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4th

1

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Both wins came over C&D last year and has dropped 5lb lower than for the latest in September; modest effort at Southwell (7f, AW) last time, but still of interest returned to this track.

7/1

7th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Mixed form this year but ran okay when third at Newmarket (7f, good) recently and has dropped below his last winning mark; unraced on Tapeta but seemed fine on Polytrack on his two previous AW runs; might not be far away.

11/4

Form: 369589 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
7-26 on AW but 0-18 on turf; benefits from ease in grade today, but this summer's 5f form has been underwhelming and that is his usual trip.
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9th

4

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Sams Xpress

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-17 on turf as opposed to 7-26 on AW and unplaced on grass on his two starts this summer; however, he gave it a good go from the front at Chester (5f, good) last time when he used up lots of energy early from his wide draw, and he could be a serious force from the inside berth today.

14/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Sams Xpress

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Better known for his AW exploits (7-26) and he's now 0-16 on turf after finishing last at Lingfield following 99 days off; hard to warm to from stall 11.

33/1

Form: 231621 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins, the latest an emphatic defeat of My Mate Kev in refitted blinkers at Lingfield (6f) 12 days ago; went up 7lb for that, though, and 0-33 strike-rate on turf is a burning issue.
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1st

7

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Won on Polytrack in Ireland; three Wolverhampton AW wins for this yard, seemingly suited by the return to 6f when drawing clear in April; respectable efforts on turf either side of a break since (visor discarded latest, blinkers now refitted) and he's relatively unexposed at this trip on the AW so could have some improvement to come.

4/1

Form: 904721 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo; found one too good when favourite for last month's stable debut here (7f) but was evidently suited by combination of drop back to 6f and refitted blinkers when scoring at Windsor (also good to firm) 17 days ago; 4lb higher now but capable 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh is booked; can cope if the ground softens; good chance.
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1st

2

(10)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:11 Windsor

Methgal

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Dylan Cunha

Ran three times as a 2yo for Karl Burke before moving to Ireland, where he won a handicap at Dundalk (7f, AW) in March; joined this yard for 6,000gns and finished second at Yarmouth last month (6-5f; 7f); this is a belated first go at 6f but he has shown early speed.

7/2

2nd

5

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Methgal

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dylan Cunha

Ran three times as a 2yo for Karl Burke before moving to Ireland, where he won a handicap at Dundalk (7f, AW) in March; makes his debut for last year's winning stable having changed hands for 6,000gns this month; market useful.

3/1

Form: 222275

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 15 runs but came second five consecutive times on AW for Oliver Cole at start of this year and was unlucky not to finish closer than fifth at Goodwood (6f, good to soft; denied clear run) on latest outing in June; changed hands for 18,000gns last month and drops in grade for stable debut; no surprise if she features.
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5th

9

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Insuspense

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Oliver Cole

Forced to challenge widest of all last time at Windsor so forget that; she's a consistent maiden but whether she wants slowish ground is questionable (withdrawn the once on account of such conditions).

10/1

7th

2

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Insuspense

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Cole

Consistent maiden who's had plenty of chances in handicaps and often been turned over at short prices; won't mind being back on turf and tonight's big field should suit her come-from-behind style, though, and she looks set to go well again.

7/1

Form: 661346 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not at best on last couple of AW starts but now only 1lb higher than for soft-ground C&D win in June and will warrant serious consideration if there's significant rain.
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6th

8

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Court Drive

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Gay Kelleway

Made the most of a reduced mark when regaining winning form at Yarmouth (6f, soft) in June and possible to make excuses for her two subsequent defeats; capable of playing a part in the returning blinkers if they go a good pace.

6/1

4th

6

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Court Drive

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Gay Kelleway

Scored off reduced mark at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last month and also ran well when third at Newmarket (5f, good) ten days later; suited by his C&D and can make her presence felt again.

5/1

Form: 347-49 D

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Without a win since spring 2023 and absent since finishing down the field on final start for George Baker in May; on another career-low mark for stable debut, though, and won't mind what the weather does; swaps cheekpieces for first-time eyeshields.
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9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

Form: 6654

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who kept on for big-odds fourth on recent handicap debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm); 2lb lower here and open to improvement if suited by the likely slower ground here.
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4th

7

(11)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:36 Windsor

Deadline

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Best of his three runs was on debut in a 7f novice at Doncaster; subsequent efforts leave him with much to prove on this handicap debut.

14/1

5th

3

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deadline

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

Showed up well for a fair way before fading into sixth on his debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month but proved disappointing at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago; drops in trip and makes his AW debut (out of a Listed winner on the AW) with better needed.

8/1

Form: 288395

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who has shown his best form on the AW; safely held when fifth of eight behind Von Krolock at Lingfield (6f) 12 days ago and makes only limited appeal back on turf.
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5th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Woolridge

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Not yet off the mark and he was down the field on turf at Doncaster when last seen in June but he acted well on Polytrack in Ireland and a close third of 12 on Newcastle Tapeta (6f) in May was encouraging; possibilities.

10/1

9th

10

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Woolridge

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Is 0-11 but he posted his best effort for Scott Dixon when third of 12 in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; not ruled out back on turf.

20/1

Form: -05672 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Returned from three-month break with pretty good second behind Von Krolock at Lingfield (6f, AW; first run after wind op) 12 days ago; remains well handicapped and will be fine back on turf; must be considered.
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2nd

5

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Kev

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Chris Dwyer

Won 6f maiden on Chelmsford Polytrack as a 2yo and he looked a useful prospect when winning a 6f handicap at Newmarket in May 2025; however, he's had more horses in front of him than behind ever since and wind surgery (his second) since last seen in May needs to have made a big difference.

9/2

7th

5

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

My Mate Kev

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Last win was at Newmarket in May 2025 off 11lb higher; only sixth of eight at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago when 6-4 favourite; steps back up in trip and is so well handicapped on old form that he must be considered.

3/1

Form: 23-455

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a telling blow when fifth in first two handicaps, the latter over C&D (soft) on turf debut 12 weeks ago; remains lightly raced but needs to find something extra.
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5th

10

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Kyoto

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

0-4 but did shape with some encouragement at Southwell (6f, AW) on his handicap debut 20 days ago after being held up from his wide stall; makes his turf debut and he's open to progress.

5/1

Betting Forcast

10/1 Noble Guest, 20/1 Sams Xpress, 8/1 Von Krolock, 5/2 Methgal, 11/2 Insuspense, 10/1 Court Drive, 10/1 Danger Alert, 10/1 Deadline, 40/1 Woolridge, 5/1 My Mate Kev, 14/1 Kyoto

Verdict

This switch to turf can enable My Mate Kev (second choice) to reverse recent AW placings with Von Krolock, but METHGAL (nap) does not look harshly treated by a 4lb rise for this month’s Windsor win and is taken to follow up. Dylan Cunha’s 4yo could still have more improvement to come for his new stable and Kyle McHugh’s useful 7lb claim adds further appeal. Insuspense and Deadline also have possibilities.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Methgal

RP RATINGS:

Court Drive

NEWMARKET:

My Mate Kev

The Star:

Von Krolock

The Times:

Court Drive

POSTDATA:

Methgal

Telegraph:

Methgal

D Express:

Methgal

Daily Mirror:

Methgal

The Sun:

Methgal

Daily Record:

Methgal