17.10
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- Prize money: £3726
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £2.90
Form: 059490 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (4) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Won a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July but he's come up short in handicaps since; won this race in 2022 but others look safer. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 565558 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (3) |
3rd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
held up in rear, lost action and pulled up soon after start |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 300031 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb. |
9/2 |
|
1st 10 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Seven of his nine wins have been on AW but he's well handicapped on some runner-up efforts on turf last season; has mixed record since his last success 12 months ago but he was placed at Southwell (1m) last time and has claims if he can build on that. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has won five times here; a line can be put through his most recent C&D run and he didn't get any peace out in front at Nottingham 11 days ago (weakened into eighth of ten); it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him bounce back (there is possible competition for the lead but no other out-and-out front-runners). |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 6-8447
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (9) |
31st Mar 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 13lb |
Seven-race maiden for Philip Makin, never better than fourth; not an obvious contender on Irish debut. |
20/1 |
|
19 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 8lb |
56-rated Flat maiden for Philip Makin, never better than fourth; not a strong contender on hurdling debut. |
50/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
30th Aug 2022 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, led but pestered, led overall after 2f, increased tempo over 3f out, pushed along and reduced lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost third final 110yds, weakened quickly towards finish |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 49-232 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (8) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it. |
12/1 |
|
11 (8) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it. |
12/1 |
|
7th 11 (1) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 741633 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (9) |
17th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seventeen wins to his name but he hasn't won on turf for nearly three years and isn't in much form of late; up against it if his current mark of 37 is any guide. |
33/1 |
|
8 (3) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran has won 17 races, but seems to have lost his way and losing run up to 21; effectively 9lb wrong on his 168th start; look elsewhere. |
50/1 |
|
12 (9) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 6f Redcar handicap 17 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 469767
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (7) |
14th Oct 2022 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra inside final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
8 (11) |
8th Oct 2022 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has dropped a long way in the weights but he's 0-12 and has been beaten 5l or more in his last four runs; has another change of headgear but he looks opposable from tough draw back on AW. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 (7) |
26th Aug 2022 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: -50319 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away. |
10/1 |
|
7 (4) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away. |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 280-85
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (3) |
27th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won 7f Southwell classified in January and is also suited by this C&D but his recent efforts have been disappointing and his overall profile is not persuasive. |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
21st Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
7f win here in January but he's gone off the boil more recently; a full revival is required. |
16/1 |
|
12th 12 (11) |
4th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In good form early in the year but ran poorly behind two of these over C&D 11 days ago; is some way down the pecking order from another wide stall. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 340-07 CD
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (8) |
1st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season. |
12/1 |
|
9th 9 (11) |
27th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form. |
20/1 |
|
4th 11 (2) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: -85085
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (4) |
17th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
0-12 and yet to finish in the first three; modest fourth over 7f here last week then failed to improve for a drop back to 6f at Catterick two days ago; sole maiden in this field; not easy to recommend. |
10/1 |
|
4th 7 (4) |
8th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, led and going easily 3f out, shaken up over 2f out, ridden and headed by winner over 1f out, weakened and lost two places inside final furlong |
14/1 |
|
11th 1 (14) |
30th Jul 2022 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
raced near side, led group and raced in second, ridden and edged left when lost second over 1f out, soon weakened |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 0300-0
Last run: 117 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (5) |
30th Jul 2022 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
raced centre, steadied start and awkward start, midfield, ridden over 2f out, lost position and behind from over 1f out |
66/1 |
25/1
Form: 60-986
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (9) |
1st Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Big prices and well beaten all starts for John Spearing; more of the same for her new yard back from a break recently and can't be backed. |
50/1 |
|
11th 13 (6) |
16th Dec 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Big prices and well beaten all six starts for John Spearing; has little to recommend her back from a layoff. |
33/1 |
|
13th 14 (10) |
30th Jul 2022 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
raced near side, steadied start, switched right soon after start, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched left and headway 3f out, soon ridden and struggling, dropped to last and well behind from over 1f out |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 570144 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (13) |
30th Jul 2022 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Came good when swapping cheekpieces for first-time blinkers over C&D (good to firm) last month, his ninth start, and both subsequent runs were perfectly respectable; usually ridden very patiently; likely to appear late on the scene. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £74.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £71.69 |
| Tricast | £256.74 |
| Trifecta | £365.50 |
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