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HeavySri Lanka, The Teardrop Island Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £3768.48
- 1m 0f 31y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 0-9509 D
Last run: 60 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (6) |
17th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Multiple winner, including twice here, for Ed de Giles; successful on turf for Deborah Faulkner when last seen three months ago; likely player provided he remains in similar form on debut for Tim Vaughan. |
8/1 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
23rd Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Fine on this sort of ground for Ed de Giles but has looked on the downgrade during a limited campaign for his current yard this time; again no sign of the blinkers worn all of last year. |
12/1 |
|
9th 10 (12) |
24th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out |
40/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 855351 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (8) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (3) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
led early, soon headed, dropped to midfield after 1f |
8/1 |
|
8th 7 (3) |
20th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
led, headed and prominent after 1f |
7/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 037-05 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Turned his attention to chasing fairly late in life but made a solid start when second of six at Wincanton in April; didn't back that up when never travelling at Hereford (also 2m, good) nine days ago and has a question to answer after that. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, all at around 2m; made a belated switch to fences last month and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Wincanton (2m, good), which also represented a return to some form; needs to back that up but he remains well treated and is one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Three-time Flat winner and successful four times over hurdles; however, hasn't been running all that well under either code following a year on the sidelines and this is a belated first attempt at chasing. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 67407
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 43
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (4) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
awkward start, took keen hold, prominent |
20/1 |
|
4th 9 (6) |
23rd Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Five poor efforts for Nikki Evans; goes in first-time headgear for her new yard and couldn't be considered unless there's strong market interest. |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 652370
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (6) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
mounted in chute and taken down early, in touch with leaders, switched to near side 4f out, weakening when hung left over 2f out |
20/1 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
13th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 133y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
pushed along briefly soon after start, led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 (4) |
17th Jul 2024 Good 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Sole win was at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) two years ago; she ran well when runner-up in this race 12 months ago but not yet doing as well this year and has nowhere to go from a handicapping perspective. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 96-099
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Limited Flat maiden; a hint of promise when beaten 12l in her second handicap at Southwell (2m4f, good) and the tongue-tie tried next time (tailed off) is soon dispensed with; any case to be made is not a solid one. |
33/1 |
|
8th 14 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Lowly rated Flat maiden; not beaten far when fifth of nine over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month, her second handicap, but needs the new tongue-tie to enable improvement here. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Lowly rated Flat maiden; still unexposed over hurdles but was beaten about 22l when fifth of nine on recent handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, good) and needs to take a good step forward here. |
33/1 |
7/4
Form: 897841 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (6) |
5th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Got off the mark for her current yard at Bath (1m) but she came in only seventh under a penalty in 1m Windsor handicap later in October; may still do better. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (10) |
23rd Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Much better since tackling slower ground, building on her big-priced Ffos Las fourth with a win from the front on heavy ground last Wednesday; this looks a bit more competitive under a penalty but conditions won't pose a problem. |
7/4 |
|
1st 9 (5) |
18th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Lost her way after making a reasonably bright start for Karl Burke; seems to be working her way back to form for this trainer, running well at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft; 50-1) last month; should stay this trip, so isn't without a chance for a place at least. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 008060
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 43
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (9) |
12th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims. |
25/1 |
|
8th 12 (9) |
12th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims. |
25/1 |
|
10th 10 (3) |
30th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
It remains to be seen what he is capable of on turf after just two novice events and a heavy-ground 1m handicap, all in 2023 (well held in each); trail has gone cold since an okay winter on Tapeta, however. |
25/1 |
7/4
Form: -45121 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (11) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Four-time winner for Harry Eustace, the latest at Brighton (7f, good) last August; not ruled out on her seasonal and stable debut (remains in same ownership) but she'll need to be at the very top of her game. |
10/1 |
|
9 (7) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Ran respectably at Yarmouth last time; penultimate performance took her Brighton record 41313231; still on career-high mark but looks solid returned to this venue. |
13/2 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
24th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
First three wins were at 1m but got a good pace to chase over Brighton's 7f last time and collected with a bit in hand; has never won off this high a mark (raised 3lb) but has it in her to put that right. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £29.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.04 |
| Tricast | £147.94 |
| Trifecta | £189.10 |
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