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StandardIlluminate Christmas Ball Handicap
- Prize money: £6621
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly sunny
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.70
Form: 254161 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (1) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Soundly beaten on both turf starts but those were very early in her career in 2023; this 5yo has a progressive profile and made it three wins from her last four starts when comfortably landing a Listed contest at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on July 1; in the mix if the return to turf isn't an issue. |
9/1 |
|
3 (2) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
1-2 here, finishing a close second in the 2024 running on return from break; in fine form in midwinter, winning a Deauville Listed race then a Newcastle handicap in great style, and can be forgiven a lesser effort there since on first run since wind surgery; regular hood left off; respected. |
5/1 |
|
10th 1 (8) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Useful mare whose record of 7-15 on AW includes wins in this race 12 months ago and Listed/handicap events at Deauville/Newcastle this winter; had wind surgery since last run; respected. |
Evs |
20/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 307090 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (4) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
With only one win (last November) in more than two years and not being so good this season, he is some way down the pecking order. |
33/1 |
|
9th 6 (12) |
19th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Should be competitive off this mark and he didn't run badly at Newcastle last week; on the downside, he's another that likes to be on the sharp end and he's drawn wide to boot. |
12/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 144555 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (6) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break. |
33/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return. |
25/1 |
|
7th 10 (7) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 521326 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 (9) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer. |
15/2 |
|
1 (5) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 211425 CD BF
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (2) |
15th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Disappointed over 1m on penultimate start but otherwise it's been a solid campaign at 7f, including wins in May/June; acts on Polytrack; concern is that handicapper has caught up with her. |
7/1 |
|
5th 9 (5) |
14th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Looked promising when winning C&D novice in May and again back in a handicap at Doncaster in June; progress has rather stalled since but the return to 7f can suit and she may yet do better on Polytrack. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, led narrowly, headed but prominent after 2f |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: 858838 C BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (2) |
4th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
|
5th 9 (2) |
4th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
27th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
taken down early, took keen hold, midfield, headway over 1f out, stayed on |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 324660 D
Last run: 189 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (1) |
1st Mar 2024 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Four wins for the Johnstons, including C&D, and she ran well over 1m here on her final start for that yard in November; down the field in two runs for Philip Makin this winter; sold for 12,000gns last month; latest new yard quick to try headgear. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (3) |
1st Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Triple 7f AW winner for previous yard; outstayed over 8.5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day when making debut for new stable; on a handy mark and has possibilities returned to her optimum distance. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 (6) |
26th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
The winner of four races when trained by the Johnstons, two here over 7f; close second at Lingfield last month (1m) after which she changed hands for 16,000gns; stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust but it's a move that looks well worth exploring. |
10/1 |
11/4
Form: 931511 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (1) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Two 5f wins at Newcastle this winter and he finished third off a 2lb higher mark back there in February; disappointed behind Little Mi Mi last month; could rebound with a promising 7lb claimer booked. |
9/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Notched his second C&D success when winning by a neck in January and he posted a solid effort when third of ten here 15 days ago; place claims again. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (6) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Held off the late finishers to notch his second C&D win (11-2; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; respectable effort (sixth) over 6f at Wolverhampton latest; Jack Callan's 5lb claim may aid the cause from a handicapping perspective. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 135 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (6) |
14th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Ready winner of 7f debut at Leicester (soft); no extra under a penalty on good ground next time and stepping up to 1m seemed to find him out on handicap debut at Newbury (heavy); interesting he switches to Polytrack rather than look for a soft-ground turf race at 7f; has some potential. |
6/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
23rd Sep 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, pressed leaders over 2f out |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 (4) |
17th Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 213y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
11-8 favourite for 15-runner novice at Leicester (7f, soft) on debut 15 days ago and the confidence was not misplaced, as he led 2f out and won comfortably from Crown Dreams; penalised but could be set for a good deal better. |
11/10 |
7/1
Form: 134513 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 5 (12) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
C&D winner on quick ground in August 2024; only flashes of his best form last year; best run was over 7f at Dundalk; poor run there on final outing before a break. |
14/1 |
|
16 (7) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb
|
Second reserve; nearly took advantage of a drop in grade when second over C&D last month; big chance if he gets in. |
25/1
Form: 177449 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
28th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 (4) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Improved on reappearance run to finish second at Yarmouth last time (7f, good to soft); 4lb lower than last winning mark; a possible. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
22nd May 2024 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
prominent, went second then switched left over 1f out, kept on |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £55.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £53.21 |
| Tricast | £596.59 |
| Trifecta | £667.00 |