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- Prize money: £3663.8
- 1m 5f 0y
- Class 5
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.10
Form: 633196
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (3) |
5th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
3-34, with latest win last November on Lingfield Polytrack; shot back to some form when beaten a neck off career-low mark in six-runner race on turf at Leicester (1m4f) on latest outing and he's notched up a few placed efforts at this track, so he's one to consider back up 2lb. |
100/30 |
|
2 (5) |
10th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
3-33 and has shown little in two runs since switching to current yard; has dropped to a career-low mark but needs to raise his game. |
14/1 |
|
6 (7) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Has struggled on AW in recent starts but has dropped back to a winning mark if staging a revival back on turf. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: -62420
Last run: 91 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (1) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins (three on AW at 1m6f and 2m) and was last seen finishing third in the 2024 Cesarewitch; has gone well over this shorter trip but can only be considered if market vibes are positive. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 13 (22) |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Reached new heights during a pretty busy AW campaign prior to his creditable and none-too-lucky sixth in the 2m2f Chester Cup in May when last seen (finished lame); that was on good to firm and easily his best turf form, but he won on soft in 2022; withdrawn twice last month; on the Chester Cup evidence he could still be capable of better. |
28/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 031144
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Three Flat wins but no joy over hurdles so far, including in two handicaps; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces; best watched. |
50/1 |
|
9th 5 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 169y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won three on the Flat but doesn't look up to much over hurdles; completely tailed off on handicap debut here when friendless in the betting; tries two new forms of headgear. |
66/1 |
|
7th 3 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Three Flat wins (1m2f-11.5f); beaten 24l, 50l, and 49l respectively in three attempts over hurdles; switches to a novice handicap but it is easy to look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 914043
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (3) |
20th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Two 1m6f wins on her record, the latest on turf off a 1lb lower mark in June; generally held her form since, third of eight at Chelmsford 11 days ago, but more needed to come out on top here. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 8 (6) |
9th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 5f 66y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in last |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 22152- D
Last run: 395 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Drops in grade and now 2lb below her last winning mark, but well beaten in both starts since returning in April; probably needs further than this now. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Had no peace in front on her AW comeback here three weeks ago, when well held at a big price; back to the mark off which she won at Ripon last summer but finished last season on a downswing and needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Dual turf winner (1m6f/2m) last summer; off since two below-par runs in the autumn, though, and still on fairly tough mark for this rare AW run. |
10/1 |
5/2
Form: 147322
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (4) |
19th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 5y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 324503
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (5) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
led early, headed but in touch with leaders soon after start, dropped to midfield after 3f |
14/1 |
|
7th 16 |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
led, headed with one circuit to go, outpaced 2f out, weakened quickly 1f out |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 (9) |
20th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 104y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Showed enough in maiden/novice company to suggest she should win a race but didn't stay 2m on handicap debut last month; disappointed back at 1m4f last time and has a bit to prove. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 712560
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (1) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Three wins (1m) in 2024 but he's been well held in last ten starts including when fourth behind Desiderata at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; that wasn't bad but he needs to raise his game back in a handicap. |
20/1 |
|
4th 11 (7) |
16th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
A three-time 1m scorer in 2024 but only poor form of late and he was soon ridden when fourth of six in 7f Chelmsford handicap in January; he needs to take a step forward. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
15th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won three times over 1m in 2024, including over C&D; third at Southwell (1m, AW) last April but he's not been in the same form in four starts since; drops back to 7f and others are preferred. |
20/1 |
Form: 282787 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
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7th 1 (5) |
9th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
slowly away, in rear |
10/1 |
|
8th 12 (9) |
13th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Performed respectably at Kempton on most recent AW attempt but was no match for Saratoga Gold and this is a higher grade; well exposed 8yo who is on a 16-race losing sequence; opposed. |
25/1 |
Form: 415323
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
9th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 5f 66y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
towards rear |
9/2 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
9th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 5f 66y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
towards rear |
9/2 |
|
8 (3) |
26th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Last win came at Thirsk (1m4f, soft; acts on heavy) in June 2023 off 4lb higher mark; usually apprentice ridden and has been largely consistent this year, so has reasonable each-way claims. |
8/1 |
Form: 7-4331
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider. |
100/30 |
|
4th 8 (1) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip. |
14/1 |
Form: 650154
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data. |
5/1 |
Form: 218422
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (5) |
12th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Backed out of contention rather quickly the last twice and several others are higher on the list; visor the headgear of choice. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Doesn't win very often but is usually there or thereabouts; fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago not amongst her best efforts and better will be required. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
Form: 634551
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (15) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts. |
9/2 |
|
6 (2) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher. |
9/4 |
Form: 988659 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (2) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor. |
25/1 |
|
9th 12 (2) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 (5) |
7th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won off 7lb higher here (8.6f) in October, but unplaced in all 12 starts since, including when last of 11 over C&D last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround. |
33/1 |
Form: 675243
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (2) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 (10) |
8th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
|
5th 3 (13) |
16th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Ex-Martin Dunne, winning for him at Yarmouth in May (11.5f, good); missed the break and pulled too hard on stable debut at Windsor last time (11.4f, good to firm; first run after a break); should be better for that run |
14/1 |
Form: 332735
Last run: 94 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (6) |
5th Feb 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Exposed sort who stays 2m well, is on a good mark and ran well to be third at Wolverhampton (2m) last time; chance. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 (12) |
20th Jan 2024 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
held up in rear |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 (2) |
4th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
Form: 036214 BF
Last run: 67 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (2) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Last three wins, including two for Ryan Kavanagh last spring, have come over further; back in form when arguably an unlucky loser at Wolverhampton on Tuesday (extended 2m) and his claims are obvious off the same mark. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Generally disappointing since winning twice (once over C&D) last May but encountered traffic when fifth (behind Belle Of KT) over 1m6f here a fortnight ago and continues to lurk on a good mark; can't be ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
7 |
8th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
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| Payout | |
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| Exacta | £41.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.15 |
| Tricast | £176.50 |
| Trifecta | £245.00 |
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