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- Prize money: £4972.3
- 1m 5f 219y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.20
Form: 831/1- CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Horse
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 200y |
12st 0lb |
Hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien and ran in the 2023 Supreme Novices'; three-time Flat winner; back from long absence when tailed off on sole Flat outing for Barry Brennan in December; bought for just £1,400 in January; Irish/handicap hurdle debut. |
12/1 |
|
12th 5 (3) |
11th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Progressive over 1m6f/2m on AW for new yard, until form dipped on finals day; drops back in grade but reverts to a different scenario; hasn't raced over 1m4f or tackled a Flat turf race since 2020 when trained in Germany. |
10/1 |
|
12th 5 (3) |
11th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Progressive over 1m6f/2m on AW for new yard, until form dipped on finals day; drops back in grade but reverts to a different scenario; hasn't raced over 1m4f or tackled a Flat turf race since 2020 when trained in Germany. |
10/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 2232-3
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 (5) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f but his turf strike-rate is just 1-18 and return to turf last time saw him well held. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 (3) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f, who's fit from AW, but his turf strike-rate is just 1-17 and that makes him look vulnerable. |
20/1 |
10/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: 00/2-8 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (5) |
13th Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
0-12 since winning off 6lb higher over C&D at the start of 2022, but in the frame in three of his five starts since returning from over a year off in November; one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
4th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
soon led, headway after 1f, soon in touch with leaders |
9/1 |
|
9th 6 (1) |
4th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
3-11 on AW; 0-6 for current yard but has been placed in two of his last three races and ties in closely with Artisan Dancer on latest effort; each-way possibilities off same mark. |
11/2 |
13/2
Form: 21123- D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| 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 |
25/1
Form: 33258-
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Had plenty of Flat racing and won five times; 0-6 as a hurdler and after his fourth to The Resdev Tyke on Boxing Day he ran no race at Sedgefield; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
7th 1 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time Flat winner who is 0-5 over hurdles but ran pretty well when fourth of 11 at Wetherby (2m, soft) on Boxing Day on his first handicap start in this code; today's extra yardage looks a plus and he's in with a chance. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 21687- C
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (2) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark. |
3/1 |
|
1st 3 (2) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 5y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more. |
11/4 |
|
1 (3) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 63165-
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (7) |
4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Made the most of a drop in class when regaining winning form at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) last month (third has won since); 4lb higher and back up in grade, but he still holds more compelling claims than a few. |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 (8) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Three AW wins for previous stable; 0-8 for current yard and his form has declined rather sharply; however, he may produce a resurgent display back at this level, being 2-2 in Class 6. |
14/1 |
|
11th 12 (8) |
21st Feb 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Three AW wins (1m2f-2m) in 2023; lightly raced since and he's been well held back from another break in his two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but he needs a major revival back at this trip. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 242-6
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (3) |
26th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Struggled in the spring for Andrew Balding and was sold for 2,000gns in July; tailed off on stable debut over C&D last month; visor goes on but can only be watched. |
66/1 |
|
8 (4) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who is well treated on his 2m AW handicap form for Andrew Balding in early 2024 but he struggled this spring and was sold for 2,000gns last month; plenty to prove on stable debut. |
40/1 |
14/1
Form: 6273-8
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (7) |
26th Jul 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, pulled way into lead after 4f |
16/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
10th Jul 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win came in Ireland as a 2yo; 7lb lower than when third of eight at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in December, but modest in his last three starts including on stable debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; cheekpieces given a go but others stronger. |
33/1 |
|
14th 11 (12) |
17th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Maiden winner at two when with Dermot Weld; had some placed form in Britain for his next yard but two quiet runs on the AW when last seen and makes stable debut in a warm handicap. |
33/1 |
4/1
Form: 37947- BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (9) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won twice over about 1m4f (AW/good to firm) last spring and he's thrown in judged on that form; twice close up on AW in January and a respectable third at Bath (2m) in April, before Ascot 2m race last week proved too tough; there's a rethink on trip today and cheekpieces (last used in June 2024) return. |
20/1 |
|
7th 10 (6) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Three wins on turf (good/good to firm) at up to 11.5f; also went fairly close at this trip on AW in January; respectable third at Bath (2m1f, good to firm; Lusaka second) on return from two-month break last time; might build on that. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 24y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Triple turf winner who finished well to go close off this mark at Kempton (2m, AW) in January; flopped with a heavy defeat at Newcastle the following month but that was a Class 3 and has claims if he can bounce back after a short break; has form on good to firm and good to soft. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 90/85/
Last run: 546 days
W: 10st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (7) |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who is very well handicapped on his summer 2021 form, including at this track, but he was beaten at least 20l in his latest five races; latest (January) came after 546 days off, so some lack of fitness that day could be forgiven, but a huge turnaround is needed. |
50/1 |
|
10th 8 (7) |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who is very well handicapped on his summer 2021 form, including at this track, but he was beaten at least 20l in his latest five races; latest (January) came after 546 days off, so some lack of fitness that day could be forgiven, but a huge turnaround is needed. |
50/1 |
|
11th 3 (5) |
19th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 2217-7 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (8) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
prominent, outpaced and lost ground from over 4f out |
25/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
25th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Well handicapped on best form but is far from solid judged on his two efforts this winter for new stable; best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
25/1 |
|
10th 2 (4) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Course winner who also made all at Chester (1m4f) off 5lb higher at the start of last summer, but he made an inauspicious start for Lisa Williamson when last of seven over 1m6f here in December. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.67 |
| Tricast | £126.16 |
| Trifecta | £158.20 |
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