17.30
Good To SoftMatty Bown Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 1m 0f 6y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.70
Form: 966563 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (1) |
28th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed. |
9/1 |
|
8th 6 (1) |
28th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed. |
9/1 |
|
7th 9 (2) |
24th May 2024 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, headed under 2f out, lost second inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds |
20/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 6-2231
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
29th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear, some headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, weakened from 2f out |
9/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
29th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear, some headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, weakened from 2f out |
9/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 312
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (3) |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, headway 3f out, pressed leaders 2f out, soon went second, kept on |
10/1 |
|
15th 21 (12) |
19th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Beaten about only 3l in a C&D handicap on her final run for James Ferguson and made a sound start for new trainer Richard Hughes when fourth over 7f at Leicester (soft) 15 days ago; hard to argue her mark is generous but a well-run, big-field race could suit this hold-up performer; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 315160 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (3) |
9th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Dual winner over 1m on good to firm/good to soft this year; fair fourth in a C&D handicap last time; a possible. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 (10) |
21st Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Posted his second win of the summer when easily making all at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) in July; it's too soon to write him off but he needs to perform much better than on his last two starts. |
12/1 |
|
12th 11 (12) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Best from the front; made all in a C&D maiden (good) in June and a Hamilton handicap (8.5f, good to soft) in July; latest York effort was a little disappointing and the widest stall could make it tricky for him to lead, particularly as there are some confirmed front-runners drawn much nearer the inside. |
15/2 |
10/1
Form: 823451 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist. |
4/1 |
|
8th 10 (4) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
His last three wins have come over 1m at Pontefract but he finished down the field at that track on his recent return to action; that run could have sharpened him up and he is on a winning mark; not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 (4) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 011324 C
Last run: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
25/1
Form: 648075 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (2) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Front-running 11yo with seven course wins, the latest gained over 1m (good) last spring; creditable placed efforts on his last three starts (including C&D) and should give it another good shot, for all this is a higher grade than he's been contesting. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
11yo who won three times last year, including this race (good to firm); this front-runner has been placed at Pontefract (1m, good) and Ripon (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; 3-5 at Ayr and he's on the shortlist. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
14-time winner including seven times at Ripon; his last success was off 5lb higher last summer and he returned to form with a second at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; hasn't run over this far for a long time but he used to be effective at this trip and most of his wins have been in May-August. |
8/1 |
15/2
Form: 271546 CD BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (6) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix. |
3/1 |
|
5th 21 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: -76677
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (8) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (3) |
29th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
took keen hold, midfield, edged left and weakened over 1f out |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 523915 CD BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (2) |
21st Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Disappointing fifth at Redcar last time but has a good record here and won over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago; could bounce back with big run. |
9/1 |
|
5th 2 (3) |
12th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Off the mark for the season with last-gasp success at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher here and good 3lb claimer Sean Kirrane is enlisted; this straight mile should also suit; respected. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
21st Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
0-12 since novice win in 2021 and below best when mid-division in the Carlisle Bell last time; however, prior to that he ran two good races over this C&D (good to soft/good) and is not discounted. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 0618 CD BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (8) |
21st Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Flopped when favourite on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) 38 days ago but gelded since and he easily made all in a maiden over this C&D (good to soft) in July; this unexposed 3yo is in top hands and it will be no surprise if he plays a leading role in first-time cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (2) |
14th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
took keen hold, prominent on inner |
2/1 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
30th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Half-brother to smart Al Mubhir (runs here 2.50); faded right out of it, however, when 14-1 in maiden at Newmarket (1m3f) and 16-1 in six-runner novice at Doncaster (7f, good); at least only one of today's rivals has shown markedly better form, so one to consider. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 32-155
Last run: 90 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (10) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
led |
33/1 |
|
12th 7 (6) |
21st Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Well-beaten fifth in first two handicaps in May/June (1m2f, good) and returns from a break with something to prove, but he's been gelded since and that may help this lightly raced 3yo tap back into his earlier promise (including on soft/heavy ground); interesting contender. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (6) |
23rd Jun 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Opened his account in 1m2f Kempton novice in April but came in a well-held fifth on his handicap debut at Ripon (1m2f) following month; cheekpieces are reached for now with more required. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
Maid In Kentucky
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £46.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.90 |
| Tricast | £262.45 |
| Trifecta | £379.30 |
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