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StandardBest Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap
- Prize money: £5129.32
- 0m 7f 1y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.70
Form: 070902 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| 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 |
3/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 403212 D BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (10) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 (5) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred. |
20/1 |
|
12th 4 (8) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023. |
8/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 714513 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (4) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
On a losing run but this Irish challenger arrives in good nick, not best drawn when sixth of 15 in 7f Galway handicap 24 days ago; in the mix again. |
10/1 |
|
6th 14 (18) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Prolific winner, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-10 for current yard; best form this season represented by Down Royal second in May and third at Fairyhouse early this month, both over this trip. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 361785 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (10) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
He's won over 7f but his two July course wins came over 6f; well handicapped now and although his form seems to have slacked off since he went close over this C&D in June this is his first 7f run since; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Normally races over 6f/7f but has form at 1m; usually runs in Class 4; gained last three wins at the Newmarket tracks; inconsistent in 2026 but this represents a drop back in grade, off an attractive mark to boot. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 455532 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| 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 |
25/1
Form: 580-78 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (6) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Four-time AW winner in Britain; pleasing start for this yard when staying on third at Leopardstown (7f, good) in August and excuses following month when disappointing favourite at Fairyhouse (ground, too keen and not clear run); drops in grade for AW return, Keane booked. |
4/1 |
|
15th 15 (13) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Pleasing start for this yard when staying on from the rear for third at Leopardstown (7f, good); nine-time winner dropped 2lb for that and has won off higher marks in the past; best turf form is on good ground. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 811300 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (8) |
17th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Has won six races over 6f/7f on good/good to firm; well below form on his four starts for current yard. |
40/1 |
|
8th 1 (2) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Arrives out of sorts, beating only one in handicap over C&D 35 days ago; others are much preferred. |
33/1 |
|
9th 3 (11) |
25th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Has tended to come to the boil around this time in previous years but was in no form for his new yard on the AW when last seen; has landed the outside stall (is a free-goer who tends to race on the pace) back from ten weeks off. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 715405
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (3) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
always behind, detached over 2f out |
33/1 |
|
12th 7 (4) |
5th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
All three wins at sprint trips; more modest efforts than good ones since a 6f claiming success at Wolverhampton in August and didn't shine over 7f and 1m for new yard in November. |
66/1 |
|
12th 14 (11) |
20th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has done his winning at sprint distances; inconsistent, including over 7f, since last success and has something to prove at this new trip on second run for new yard. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 155208 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (9) |
7th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who has been a bit in and out this year, but is 2lb lower than when successful over 6f here in May; return to this trip no problem having won twice over C&D, but he needs to better his two efforts since returning to the AW in September. |
16/1 |
|
8th 1 (5) |
26th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 315118 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
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 |
33/1
Form: 25-350
Last run: 192 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won over C&D last November but has failed to match that level since and doesn't appeal. |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
13th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won three times in the second half of 2025, including here (5f); mixed bag in 2026 but he is capable at this level and shouldn't be discounted; stable also run Real Gold. |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hard to predict and was well held at Salisbury last time but he looks interesting on his third in a Newbury handicap (6f, good to firm) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was at this track. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 246607 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 80
| 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 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.23 |
| Tricast | £56.15 |
| Trifecta | £91.60 |
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