16.20
StandardFree Bets On attheraces.com Handicap
- Prize money: £3977.84
- 1m 5f 0y
- Class 5
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 0/4111
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 (2) |
18th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Refused to race on last visit here when due to contest a handicap hurdle in October; won over an extended 1m3f and 2m back on the Flat this month, scoring by 19l last week at Nottingham when 2lb well in under a penalty; that was an apprentice race so has no penalty. |
1/5 |
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1st 3 (4) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Reluctant at the start on a few occasions over hurdles in recent times, refusing to jump away on one occasion; has been fine at the stalls in two runs back on the Flat, though, and like Free World is well treated under a penalty following an easy win last Tuesday. |
2/1 |
Form: -83644
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 (3) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Versatile sort whose four wins have all been at this track between 1m4f to around 2m; well-handicapped on his best form but hasn't won for 12 months and some of his younger rivals may have more scope. |
11/1 |
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4th 3 (10) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
All four wins have been at Wolverhampton (1m4f-2m) and latest was 11 months ago; finished a close third off 1lb higher at Bath (1m6f, good) last month but he's not easy to predict and was well held with cheekpieces tried at Chester last time; the headgear is quickly discarded but he comes with risks attached. |
16/1 |
Form: 550221
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Improved form the last twice, finishing first past the post at Goodwood (1m4f; demoted to second for causing interference) then beaten only a neck at Newbury (1m5f); respected. |
8/15 |
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2nd 4 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 61y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
A very different proposition when upped to 1m4f at Goodwood (good; unraced on firmer) three weeks ago in his second handicap, coming from off the pace and passing the post in front by a short head but demoted for interference (edged left); up 3lb but may well have more to give, including at new trip. |
15/8 |
Form: 80-915 BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 3 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Left inauspicious seasonal/handicap debut (1m2f) behind when very close second (subsequently awarded race) at Goodwood (1m4f, good) last month, reportedly benefiting from combination of step up in trip and first-time hood; could easily have more improvement to come. |
6/4 |
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1st 2 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Failed to progress from his debut in novice/maiden company last year (all over 1m) and he never featured on his handicap debut/reappearance at Salisbury (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) 27 days ago; better is needed now stepping up in trip with a hood applied. |
14/1 |
Form: 4-2263
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
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Betting Forcast
11/10 Hope Rising, 9/1 Percy Jones, 5/2 La Peregrina, 7/1 Celestarak, 4/1 St Hilda
Verdict
Hope Rising has shot up the weights but she commands respect in her bid for a four-timer, while La Peregrina (second choice) may hold the upper hand in the rematch with Celestarak, who posted a disappointing effort last time. However, the suggestion is ST HILDA who, unlike those rivals, has no question mark over the surface and gives the impression there’s a race of this nature in her.[Steve Boow]
Selections
The Sun:
Hope RisingDaily Record:
Hope Rising