16.30
Standard To SlowWilliam Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £8246.4
- 1m 3f 219y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 13-738 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 6 (2) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Multiple AW winner; belied his huge odds with close third at Newmarket on belated return to turf last time but this is a step back up in grade; 0-6 in this sphere and others look preferable. |
20/1 |
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3rd 1 (7) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Ten-time AW winner who is 5lb lower than when winning at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last November; however, this is his first run since January and he was well beaten at Ascot in May 2024 on his last encounter with turf; 0-5 on grass and others have less to prove. |
16/1 |
Form: 0/0054
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Horse
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 (3) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
Has been smart in his time and is now 10lb lower than when winning the 2023 Cambridgeshire; returned after a long absence in May, but he's been working his way back to form and was only beaten around 2l when fifth at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time; looks worth another try at this trip and he's in the mix back on turf. |
10/1 |
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5th 5 (1) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Has been smart in his time and is now 10lb lower than when winning the 2023 Cambridgeshire; record on the AW as a 3yo read 121, but a leap of faith is required based on his two efforts since returning from a long absence (and wind surgery). |
33/1 |
Form: 005188 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 2 (1) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Five turf wins but has done most of his winning on the AW; surprising to see blinkers back on having won in a visor at Chester last month and then beaten only 4l in a Class 2 handicap at Goodwood; if that doesn't backfire then has possibilities. |
10/1 |
Form: 511204 CD
Last run: 72 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (10) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Added to his excellent Kempton record with wins over 1m3f and 1m4f this year; another cracking effort there when chasing home the progressive Gamrai over 1m3f in March; probably worth ignoring a recent run on turf but his peak AW form (including all wins) has been achieved on Polytrack. |
16/1 |
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13th 9 (4) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Fine from 1m to 1m4f; has won on turf but the AW looks more his scene and especially Kempton where he beat all bar a handicap snip the last time; back on grass others look safer. |
10/1 |
Form: 7-1520 CD
Last run: 98 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 8 (13) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Four wins from 11 starts; successful on comeback at Kempton (1m4f, AW; made all) in April and again ran well when second at Newmarket (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; should be in the thick of things once more. |
13/2 |
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2nd 3 (2) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Normally reliable and gritty performer, as evidenced by his comeback win at Kempton (AW; made all) in April, so his major flop at Epsom (again 1m4f, good) came as quite the surprise three weeks later; maybe that track didn't suit and his previous body of work means he can easily be given another chance. |
4/1 |
Form: -23850 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two big runs over 1m4f here, including when third of nine in Listed race in May; not quite so good in two Ascot handicaps (1m6f/1m4f) since and there's a bit more to prove at this trip but that Listed run reads well. |
25/1 |
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5th 3 (7) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Four-time winner whose third of nine in Goodwood Listed race (1m4f, good) in May looks all the better now; midfield finish in the 16-runner 1m6f Copper Horse handicap at the Royal meeting was no disgrace and she's not dismissed. |
12/1 |
Form: -74203
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; came from further back than the winner when runner-up at Windsor (around 1m4f) in June but he failed to beat a rival home over 1m6f at Newmarket last month; drop back in trip should suit. |
7/1 |
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10th 7 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won the 1m1f Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September 2022 but his solitary win since was in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025; went close over 1m4f last August and runner-up over 11.4f at Windsor 13 days ago, but this trip (well beaten trying 1m5f once last year) is doubtful territory. |
25/1 |
Form: 625114 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 15 (10) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month for Jack Morland and, following a 22,000gns sale, he was back with his former yard when following up in 15-runner race at Ascot (upped to 1m4f, good to firm; always close up) four weeks ago; back up another 7lb but his peak 2024 form (a win on good to soft here) was better still; on the shortlist. |
6/1 |
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1st 2 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won twice in 2024 for Jane Chapple-Hyam; spent a year with Jack Morland and got off the mark for him at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) 19 days ago; sold again for 22,000gns one day later and this is his first run back with his former yard; back up 4lb and not proven beyond an extended 1m2f (unraced over this far); tongue-tie and headgear worn for his last yard is removed; quite a few questions, but peak 2024 form was a bit better. |
13/2 |
Form: -60215 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 14 (8) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 15y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Showed some smart form without winning last year; was rated highly, but has been dropping to a better mark and is quite interesting back in handicap company, having broken his duck in good style in a 1m3f novice here last time. |
7/1 |
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1st 2 (4) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Form has been up and down, but one of his better efforts when beaten a neck in a Pontefract maiden (1m2f, good) last month; solid claims granted a similar effort. |
5/2 |
Form: 110377
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 13 (7) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 15y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won first two races this year, the second a 1m3f handicap here by 5l (good); mixed form since (faced a stiff task last time); each-way chance. |
16/1 |
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7th 8 (8) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
A gelding operation saw him improve to win a pair of 1m3f handicaps in the spring, and following a blip he was back in form when third at Ripon (1m4f, good) on Saturday; that may suggest he's plateaued for now but he can't be readily dismissed. |
11/1 |
Form: 5418-6 D BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (1) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Built on his handicap debut with a 7l success at Epsom (1m4f, good) last July; raised 11lb for that success and was well held having raced keenly at Goodwood (1m4f) next time; has been off for 373 days and has the hood applied for his return; watch the market. |
9/4 |
Betting Forcast
12/1 Haku, 14/1 Astro King, 16/1 Kings Code, 7/2 Whitcombe Rockstar, 7/1 Topteam, 12/1 Incensed, 10/1 Majestic, 3/1 Primo Lara, 8/1 Tiernan, 10/1 Elsass, 14/1 Sudu