16.45
StandardDuke Of Northumberland Handicap
- Prize money: £5508
- 1m 2f 42y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.30
- Place: £3.70
Form: 305746 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (10) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
The standout in-form candidate after front-running efforts on last three starts brought two 1m2f Beverley wins and a short-head defeat off this mark in blanket finish over Musselburgh's 1m4f; should go very well again. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
11th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Prominent racer; feasibly weighted seeking a hat-trick after back-to-back Beverley wins (1m2f; has risen a combined total of 5lb); the stable is going really well, he's versatile ground wise, and this sharp track should suit; enthusiasm is tempered by inconclusive stamina over 1m4f. |
7/2 |
14/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 121497 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (10) |
17th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back. |
10/1 |
|
10 (2) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field. |
4/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: -63572
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
25th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Pleasing return from over eight months off in February; no issue with dropping back to 1m 19 days ago but proved disappointing; rather watch. |
7/2 |
|
6th 4 (1) |
6th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Last win gained in C&D Class 4 two years ago; most recently runner-up in 1m2f Class 6 here off 249-day absence (beaten by Rock Armour who runs in the 5.30); player if backing that up. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 (12) |
14th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
His last win was in April 2023 and he generally struggled in eight runs last year; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has lots to prove after 249 days off. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 510350
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders on inner |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
12th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
prominent on inner, went second over 3f out, pushed along to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 (7) |
25th Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Triple 1m AW scorer for previous yard; 0-5 for current stable and doesn't look as effective on turf. |
6/1 |
5/2
Form: 523223 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (1) |
14th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
prominent, went second over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds |
5/2 |
|
5 (7) |
10th Oct 2022 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Course winner who arrives in good nick, third of eight in 1m4f Epsom handicap 15 days ago; cheekpieces go on now and he must enter calculations. |
5/1 |
|
6 (7) |
5th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
0-7 this year and has been beaten at 9-2 or shorter in last six starts but he's had some close calls and was a creditable third under a positive ride at Epsom (1m4f, good) last time; still looks on a workable mark and he should go well again back in trip; equipment returns including first-time cheekpieces. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 431767 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
24th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
midfield, ridden and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon struggling, lost touch from 2f out (jockey said gelding was never travelling) |
6/1 |
|
6th 2 (11) |
14th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 1f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, not reach leaders |
8/1 |
|
7th 10 (12) |
24th Sep 2022 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and minor headway on inner 2f out, bit short of room and no impression inside final furlong |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 745876 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (5) |
14th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final 110yds |
14/1 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
3rd Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
midfield, pushed along under 3f out, outpaced under 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 (9) |
15th Sep 2022 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
towards rear, pushed along and headway from over 2f out, in touch with leaders 1f out, soon ridden, no extra final 110yds |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 031405
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (10) |
14th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
slowly into stride, raced in last, ridden over 1f out, never on terms |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 (6) |
26th Sep 2022 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
slowly away, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, some headway and ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
25th Aug 2022 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
towards rear, shaken up halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon edged left, outpaced over 1f out, kept on towards finish, not pace to challenge |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 775086 C
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (7) |
14th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
slowly into stride, in rear, shaken up over 1f out, never on terms |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
11th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
dwelt start, held up in rear, steady headway and prominent up the centre over 1f out, ridden and no extra final 110yds |
12/1 |
|
8th 10 (7) |
23rd Sep 2022 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear, headway halfway, weakened from over 2f out |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 261212 D BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (14) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive. |
4/1 |
|
1st 14 (5) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
8yo who has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to October 2023 but he's been runner-up on his last two outings (1m, good/soft), most recently here when beaten a neck; he should be fine now back up to 1m2f and he has a strong record here; could be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
|
10 (4) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
In form and pretty consistent but he's exposed and hasn't won for almost two years; likely to give his running but vulnerable to younger legs. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: -34523
Last run: 47 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (7) |
5th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
|
8th 3 (4) |
10th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
In-form maiden who has been performing respectably in classified events at Wolverhampton this year, most recently fourth (one place behind Three Dons) over 8.5f having been slowly away and met some traffic issues; possibilities granted a cleaner break and clearer run. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 (4) |
27th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up in rear |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 0-5668
Last run: 75 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Smart on the Flat in his prime but has been pulled up on both starts for this yard over hurdles; hard to fancy. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2026 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Smart on the Flat in his prime but struggled off lowly mark on stable/handicap hurdle debut in March (3m1f); may benefit from this steep drop back in trip but still has too much to prove. |
66/1 |
|
8 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won a 1m maiden for Aidan O'Brien back in 2019; hasn't shown a great deal since and probably best watched on stable debut after 341-day break. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £159.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £124.18 |
| Tricast | £494.93 |
| Trifecta | £767.70 |
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