17.50
StandardStay In Control At BetUK Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £5129.32
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.00
- Place: £3.40
Form: 430740 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (2) |
4th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won at 6f and over C&D for James Owen at the start of the year, then over 1m here on yard debut in March, but his last three runs have been nothing like as good; has plenty to prove back at 7f. |
25/1 |
|
10th 6 (12) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Enjoyed a revival for James Owen and this yard earlier in the year, with three wins, including two round here; up in the weights now, though, and finished well behind a couple of these over C&D a month ago; needs more from somewhere. |
20/1 |
|
12th 5 (12) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Looked in excellent nick on last month's stable debut, gaining clearcut C&D win in first-time cheekpieces; not quite in same form when fourth off new mark here three weeks later but still considered. |
7/1 |
16/1
- Place: £10.20
Form: 671080 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
8th Jul 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
27th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well |
10/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 312377
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (2) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Sole win in 23 starts came over 5f in Britain two seasons ago; has made a quiet start for his current yard; of some interest with Dylan Browne McMonagle teaming up with a trainer from his native Donegal. |
6/1 |
|
2 (6) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
10st 0lb |
Sole win in 22 starts came over 5f in Britain two seasons ago; has made a quiet enough start for current yard. |
33/1 |
|
1 (11) |
20th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
5f winner in Britain two seasons ago; a long way below his best on his last four starts last year and a Gowran claimer on reappearance; seems most effective at 6f, though was placed over this trip on AW last year; first time with cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 908077 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (11) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form. |
6/1 |
|
9th 9 (11) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 580148 CD BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (7) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove. |
16/1 |
|
8 (6) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action. |
9/2 |
|
8 (6) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action. |
9/2 |
15/2
Form: 345698 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (7) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently. |
25/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing. |
12/1 |
|
11th 8 (10) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark. |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 650307 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Well beaten on reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) 30 days ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition today; however, he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and his C&D form figures read 123, with all three of those runs coming in cheekpieces (which go back on). |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 44114- D
Last run: 451 days
W: 9st 2lb
10 yo Horse
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (10) |
19th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Veteran who is a 16-time winner; however, has very unconvincing form since returning from lengthy layoff and doesn't look anything like the force of old; opposed. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 (3) |
5th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Yet to get going after a 15-month absence but his mark is in freefall and he hasn't looked a completely spent force; still looks vulnerable today though. |
33/1 |
|
10th 7 (1) |
22nd Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Off for 451 days prior to last month's Newcastle return; down the field on that occasion, and in two sprint runs here since, and he comes here with too much to prove; will be 4lb lower from the weekend. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: -60073 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (6) |
15th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
6f winner at two; slow start to 2023 but she had tumbled down the weights prior to a revived third of 12 behind a well-backed stablemate over C&D two weeks ago. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 (12) |
31st Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Useful 2yo but she's found it extremely tough in a truncated 3yo campaign; drop to a Class 5 fillies' handicap here last month didn't prompt a revival and the accessories worn there are now left off; another 5lb lower today and could yet come good, |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (6) |
29th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Had some useful handicap form at 6f and 7f last year but well below best in three runs in 2023; tongue-tie joins cheekpieces today; down in class but there are risks involved. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 167190 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (9) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 12 (6) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
11th 10 (11) |
19th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
slowly away |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £285.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £392.19 |
| Tricast | £2469.39 |
| Trifecta | £2468.20 |
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