17.05
SoftGroundstaff Appreciation Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £4291.88
- 0m 5f 3y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.20
- Place: £2.50
Form: 13363- CD
Last run: 158 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (8) |
7th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well treated on her old form but last win was over two years ago and she has form figures of 77870096 in the last 13 months; handles most ground but she has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround. |
10/1 |
|
4 (4) |
21st Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters. |
6/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
21st Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters. |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 73098- D
Last run: 138 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (16) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran with 11 wins but the most recent was back in October 2023; starts this campaign off a reduced mark but others look safer. |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
21st Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who made a pleasing return from a three-month break at Haydock last month; not so good at Redcar 17 days ago and others appeal more. |
25/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 13062- D
Last run: 167 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (7) |
20th Jun 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
led against near rail |
11/2 |
|
3rd 11 (11) |
6th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 (9) |
30th May 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 288-89 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (7) |
18th Mar 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Market springer here last week but he dropped away over 1f out (behind three of today's rivals); headgear back on today but others appeal more. |
10/1 |
|
8th 8 (3) |
12th Mar 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
One of his two wins came over C&D but that was 23 months ago; not beaten far on a couple of occasions in January but likely vulnerable for win purposes again. |
16/1 |
|
7th 12 (5) |
2nd Feb 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Not beaten far into fourth in this grade on his last two starts; rider's claim is useful today and the return of cheekpieces might help too; poor strike-rate but likely to go well again. |
5/1 |
15/2
Form: 2228-9
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins over 5f on good/good to soft in spring of 2023; a couple of fair efforts this season, including when second at Redcar last time (5f, good to firm); on a good mark; each-way chance. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Hindered by unfavourable draw at Beverley last time and is better judged on his consistent spell leading up to that; interesting in this grade off 8lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
16 (15) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
C&D winner who arrives in good order, third of seven at Yarmouth (5f) last time; he's one for the shortlist. |
9/1 |
11/2
Form: 64214- D
Last run: 149 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (3) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off. |
13/2 |
|
6 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Acts on soft; three wins in summer 2024, the first over C&D; two creditable minor honours this May/July but opposable on what he's done since. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 3525-5
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
7th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't run badly the last twice (weakened over 6f here last time) and returning to 5f looks in his favour; handicapped to go well. |
6/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
18th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Back to form when third at Redcar 16 days ago (5f, soft; second run in blinkers); neither the longer trip or faster ground will be a problem and the new visor could give him a lift. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 6-6564 C
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (1) |
6th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough |
9/1 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
6th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 4680-7 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (11) |
30th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Made all at Pontefract (5f) in August and he's 6lb lower now back on AW; however, this 10yo has failed to fire on grass on his last three outings and he's 0-15 on AW. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (11) |
30th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Made all at Pontefract (5f) in August and he's 6lb lower now back on AW; however, this 10yo has failed to fire on grass on his last three outings and he's 0-15 on AW. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 11640- D
Last run: 158 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (5) |
19th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Acts on any ground; inconsistent this term but has become well treated; most recent win came off 11lb higher last September and holds a good chance if turning up in decent form. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
21st Aug 2023 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
in rear on outer |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
prominent against near rail |
14/1 |
Form: 55-730 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (8) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 (8) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 (1) |
18th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
midfield |
15/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £147.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £139.29 |
| Tricast | £986.04 |
| Trifecta | £1193.00 |