17.20
Good To SoftPertemps Network Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £13085
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 4
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 3-7801
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
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12th 6 (14) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Five-time winner on a handy mark but it's been a quiet start to this season and, even if back on song, looks vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far; the return of a visor might be no bad thing. |
14/1 |
Form: 4-1722 D BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 2 (4) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made a winning seasonal return in a small-field handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month; too free over 1m4f next time but he got back on the up when second, collared close home, at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; up 2lb and untried on slower than good ground. |
4/1 |
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2nd 4 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Returned after a gelding operation with a win at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month and he had an excuse when upped to 1m4f at Newmarket (took strong hold) next time; still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form and he's an interesting contender back in trip. |
7/1 |
Form: -53826 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 4 (4) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Three 1m2f wins on Newcastle AW towards the end of last year and he returned from a break and wind surgery to finish second over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; he was no match for the winner Jez Bomb but is 7lb better off today and is not ruled out. |
14/1 |
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2nd 2 (5) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
All three wins were 1m2f on Newcastle AW last October-December; his three races this year suggest that the handicapper has caught up; this is also only his third race on turf, having twice been towards rear last June, so he has a bit to prove on this first run since his second wind surgery. |
8/1 |
Form: /15-31
Last run: 95 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 6 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Dual hurdle winner at around this trip last year (Chepstow maiden and Sedgefield novice); comes into this having won a Carlisle handicap on the Flat three weeks ago (1m1f, soft); quite interesting. |
7/1 |
Form: 421753
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 8 (5) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Three victories this year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run with credit on soft ground, but all wins have come on good or faster. |
16/1 |
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5th 4 (11) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
A third win this year when scoring by a length here last month and reportedly never travelled next time at Chester; could be given another chance, though the draw is not ideal. |
8/1 |
Form: 04-971 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 (3) |
30th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Returned from layoff with two disappointing runs (both 1m2f, good) in the spring but was gelded during subsequent 88-day break and will be favoured by the forecast rain here; revival possible. |
12/1 |
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7th 3 (8) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins have been over 1m2f on good to soft, with the most recent coming at Doncaster in September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; well beaten at Newbury on his return but this is a drop in grade. |
9/1 |
Form: 432142 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 1 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
C&D winner last July who's never run on the AW off a mark quite this high (been in good form on turf lately, including a Nottingham win off 5lb lower); needs to find a bit more again. |
10/1 |
Form: 125023 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Had cheekpieces on for the first time when winning over 1m at Pontefract in June and went close at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) next time; bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when runner-up there over 1m2f last time and may have a bit more to offer at this trip. |
5/1 |
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2nd 3 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Gained a first win of 2026 at Pontefract (1m) in June but he beat only one in 1m Redcar handicap a week ago; much more is required from this course scorer. |
8/1 |
Form: 401529 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 1 (1) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
All five AW wins have been at this track, four of which were over this trip; recorded his first turf success at Doncaster in June and has run well since, which augurs well for this return to AW. |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (5) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Off the mark on turf when beating five rivals at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) last month but he was beaten 8l when fifth of ten off this mark at York (1m4f, good to firm) 19 days ago; now drops back in trip. |
4/1 |
Form: -05300
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12th 4 (4) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Dam 1m3f winner; 1m, heavy-ground maiden winner last September for Paddy Twomey; after his four 1m/1m2f handicaps for current yard this term, trying cheekpieces last time, others bring much more persuasive claims. |
25/1 |
Form: -40962 C
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 16 (8) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made all in this last year and he's one to watch in the betting in first-time cheekpieces off an 8lb lower mark; however, following an encouraging reappearance at Newmarket in May he's failed to shine on his three starts since and needs to turn things around. |
22/1 |
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6th 1 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
A two-time 1m winner here in 2025; made a promising return when fourth at Newmarket in May but well held in 1m handicaps at Carlisle and York since; has a bit to prove now. |
4/1 |
Form: 841-33 BF
Last run: 90 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 (2) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
1-2 on the AW and 0-9 on turf, though in the frame seven times as when third of 15 in apprentice handicap over C&D (good) on his reappearance last month; a couple of those in behind have won since and he makes the shortlist. |
5/1 |
Form: 771549
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 14 (4) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won over C&D (good to firm) in July and unlucky in running at Ascot (7f, good to firm) a fortnight later; unproven on slow ground and not at the top of her game at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month, but this 3yo remains of interest in view of her progressive efforts in July. |
16/1 |
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4th 10 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Showed career-best form when scoring at York (1m, good to firm) last month and was denied clear run in closing stages when very respectable fifth at Ascot (7f, good to firm) a fortnight later; still unexposed over 1m and remains very much of interest. |
6/1 |
Form: 62-325 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Dual winner for Ian Williams; sold for 20,000gns last October; third to Poet's Dawn over C&D (stable debut) early last month and runner-up to a progressive rival over 1m here subsequently; highly likely to make presence felt. |
9/4 |
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2nd 10 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Successful over 1m2f at Newbury (good to firm) off this mark for Ian Williams last summer; creditable start for new yard after nine months off (had wind surgery) when third of five over 1m2f here (good) 12 days ago; entitled to build on that but 9.4f at Wolverhampton is the shortest trip he's tackled prior to this. |
12/1 |
Form: 0-1047 D
Last run: 126 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Form: 110533
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 5 (6) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Looked good when winning twice on AW (1m/7f) in the spring but his form on turf doesn't bear comparison, albeit his last start on grass came in a warm handicap; proved underwhelming on AW last time and he now tackles a new trip with a question to answer. |
14/1 |
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3rd 3 (2) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Readily won on Tapeta (1m/7f) in April in his first two handicaps, latterly at this track; well beaten on turf next time, before a respectable fifth of 13 at Kempton (7f) back on AW; may need to resume improvement. |
4/1 |
Form: 51-550
Last run: 74 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 311531 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 8 (6) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
He recorded two soft-ground wins (1m1f/1m2f) in June and wasn't discredited over further on AW in two subsequent starts; stiff 1m2f might be his gig and any rain would be a bonus; interesting. |
7/1 |
Form: 253106 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 7 (4) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
The switch to this yard immediately paid off when she made all to narrowly land a Wetherby maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last month; well held back in a handicap last time, but she should cope with any softening of conditions. |
20/1 |
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10th 14 (10) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Fair maiden for Ed Walker; made a winning start for new yard in five-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; not out of things back in handicap company, although yard also has Star Cast in here. |
7/1 |
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