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Halliwell Jones Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Halliwell Jones Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 322205 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

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5th

13

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Sudden Flight

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Came up well short in series final (Class 2) at Windsor last time; knocking at the door otherwise this season but may ideally need a drop back in grade.

14/1

12th

7

(15)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Sudden Flight

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Both wins on AW; 0-9 on grass but cheekpieces seem to have bucked him up of late and he was very close to breaking his turf duck at Salisbury before making late inroads into Another Abbot's lead over this C&D last time; weighted to be thereabouts with that one and can't be ruled out.

11/2

Form: 906334 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 85

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4th

9

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Elegant Erin

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Positives include a penchant for soft ground and a C&D record that reads 1166126113; beaten in a Class 4 handicap last month though and she faces a stiff task in this company.

40/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Elegant Erin

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Five wins and a second from nine attempts over C&D; ended 2025 in flying form and returned off a brutal mark as a consequence; handicapper relenting now and her third at Nottingham 13 days ago was a step back in the right direction; this should be run to suit and she's a strong contender.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 091853 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

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3rd

5

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; slow start compromised his chance at Sandown but he couldn't be discounted off this mark.

12/1

5th

1

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Betsen

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; off since but he has run well after short break before.

7/1

Form: 471543 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

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3rd

8

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Dream Composer

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner who isn't too fussy about the ground; had a quiet spell for last trainer but has taken advantage of a handy mark for new yard this year, winning twice over 5f, and he looked to be still in form at Windsor (6f) 19 days ago; shouldn't be far away.

8/1

4th

13

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Dream Composer

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple wins include two over 5f for new yard this year, the first under Myla Coppins and the second on this track; did win once over 6f back in 2022 but it's a long time since he played a part over this trip.

16/1

Form: 084454 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

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4th

7

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Temple Of Athena

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner as a 2yo; improved to win a 5f AW handicap in March and she has run to a similar level on occasions since; on a winning mark and the addition of cheekpieces could give her a lift.

10/1

5th

7

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Temple Of Athena

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Won over C&D (soft) on her debut last July, which was the start of a decent 2yo campaign; reappeared with a 5f AW win in March and back in form on her last two starts, a very good fourth of 16 in the 3yo "Dash" at Epsom in June followed by another fourth at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; now just 2lb above her last winning mark.

7/1

Form: 531100 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

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17th

14

(15)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Noble Vow

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Followed a Bath maiden win (firm) with an impressive return to handicap company at Haydock (5f, good to soft) in May; saddle slipped when down the field later that month and he's been gelded since; 7lb higher mark than at Haydock may not be too much to ask and he's one of the more interesting ones.

10/1

Form: -21348 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

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8th

2

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular whose 16 starts here have yielded three wins and a further six placings; registered two good efforts either side of making all at Chester (5f, good) in July; not so good at Catterick last Wednesday but has won on soft and can't be ruled out.

10/1

4th

5

(7)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Secret Mistral

9st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Made all at Chester (5f, good) last month off a 6lb lower mark than today's and ran well there under a more patient ride next time; has form figures off 213 when ridden by Myla Coppins and has to enter calculations.

5/1

Form: 614108 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

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8th

4

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Winchurch

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Appleby

Shot up the weights for winning three races in five starts and he finished down the field at Glorious Goodwood (6f); others might be better in.

10/1

15th

4

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Winchurch

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Made it three wins in his last five starts when seeing off five rivals at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; at the top of his game but this asks a different question of one who has gained all six career successes in single-figure fields.

10/1

Form: 618221 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

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1st

9

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Maharajas Express

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Won at Chester (5f, good) in July and he's been a close second on his last two starts, most recently off this mark in a big field at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday; he's a very solid contender.

9/2

2nd

21

(14)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Maharajas Express

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Successful at Chester in July and his second to an in-form rival at Sandown nine days ago represented better form; each-way shout.

16/1

Form: 036106 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

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6th

12

(4)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Vingegaard

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Hit and miss for Julie Camacho; won a 6f handicap at Thirsk on his penultimate start before a midfield finish at Glorious Goodwood; sold for 5,000gns last month and new yard try him in new headgear.

33/1

14th

9

(24)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Vingegaard

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Held on grimly for a first success since his 2yo days (missed 2025) at Thirsk (6f, good) six weeks ago; only 2lb higher but that form has taken a few knocks since.

20/1

Form: 690908 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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8th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Copper Knight

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon.

12/1

13th

13

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Copper Knight

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded the 19th win of his career when scoring at Beverley in May; recent efforts need bettering if he is to take this though.

20/1

Form: 221671 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

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1st

3

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Level Up

9st 12lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

All ground seems to come alike to him and he gained his second C&D success (good to firm) last month, but a 4lb rise appeared to anchor him in his two outings since; may need the returning visor to perk him up a bit.

5/1

Form: 323522 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

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2nd

6

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Goodwood

Over Spiced

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Grace Harris

Reliable sprinter who has been placed several times since her Bath win in May; back to that winning mark now and Oisin Murphy is booked; solid claims.

9/2

2nd

6

(3)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Over Spiced

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Regularly performed well since her Bath win in May; not got much in hand of this mark but still likely to be on the premises.

10/1

Betting Forcast

20/1 Sudden Flight, 17/2 Elegant Erin, 6/1 Betsen, 8/1 Dream Composer, 7/1 Temple Of Athena, 20/1 Noble Vow, 20/1 Secret Mistral, 16/1 Winchurch, 6/1 Maharajas Express, 10/1 Vingegaard, 9/1 Copper Knight, 8/1 Level Up, 7/1 Over Spiced