14.15
StandardIt’s Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap
- Prize money: £17350.7
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Windy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.40
Form: 634-51 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (3) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Prolific 5f winner, including over C&D, most recently at Chelmsford in October off 2lb lower; however, he was disappointing back at Chelmsford in February and has a bit to prove this time. |
5/1 |
|
8th 5 (3) |
21st Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Recorded his 11th AW win when narrowly beating Shalaa Asker over C&D in October; been absent since then but he's only 2lb higher than for that last win and he has won after a break in the past; dangerous on return. |
4/1 |
16/1
- Place: £7.30
Form: 3/94-6
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (4) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Yard quiet so far this year and this C&D regular has been given a break since below par here in March; on a career-low mark now, 4lb below his last winning figure, but needs a revival. |
14/1 |
|
8th 5 (9) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Four-time C&D winner, the latest in January off a 2lb higher mark; however, he seems to be going through the motions at present, never dangerous when sixth last time; others preferred. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 0690-3 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (6) |
17th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
10yo who is without a win on turf since June 2021; it's possible he doesn't want soft/heavy ground nowadays; however, having dropped down the weights he's run well to make the frame on grass the last twice and might not be far away if handling conditions. |
6/1 |
|
4th 7 (1) |
7th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Veteran who is usually ridden by Mia Nicholls, whose brother Jack now takes over; ran encouragingly at Ripon (5f, good) most recently but it's three years since his last win on turf; others preferred. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 (9) |
5th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
10yo who has been beaten on his last 11 starts; however, he was in fair form on AW this spring prior to Chelmsford a fortnight ago, when suffering interference at the start, and he's an each-way possible off a reduced mark. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 331-76 CD
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (4) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Chelmsford specialist who ran another sound race there on final start in March; only 1-17 on turf but has course form and this mark gives him a chance. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine-time course winner, most recently over 6f off a 2lb lower mark early in the year; knocking on in years and lacks consistency these days but remains capable at this level. |
8/1 |
40/1
Form: 9119/6 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (1) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Returned to form out of the blue when winning a C&D handicap last month (tongue tied first time); fair effort at Southwell (5f) one week later and he will be happier back up in distance. |
11/4 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Almost a year off was followed by a couple of inauspicious efforts but he came good at a big price in a first-time tongue-tie at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last week; has had consistent spells once hitting form in the past and a 4lb penalty means he's still on a handy mark; big player. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 (8) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Absent for 316 days before two modest course runs in December; tongue-tie now given a go; others look safer. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: -53341 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has shown inconsistent form, mostly on AW, this year and ran below par over C&D in most recent turf attempt; far from sure to take advantage of a reduced mark. |
20/1 |
|
5 (7) |
22nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won off 9lb higher at Bath (5.6f) last August but he's been up and down since then and has been well held in last three starts; has plenty to prove again and he's not run over this trip since 2021. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Should be making a big impact off this sort of mark but mixed record early in the year and well held, albeit after 164 days off, at Brighton five weeks ago; others look safer. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 998-65 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (7) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Regressive gelding who can pull hard and has hung left a couple of times since returned to turf, including here; most racing over 5f and his record over this trip is hard to enthuse about, for all that this is easier snd he's in a new headgear combination. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
23rd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Not as good as he was and although that is reflected in his handicap mark, others bring more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 (3) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
3-25; most recent win came off 16lb higher at Goodwood (5f, good) in August 2023; pulled hard at Chelmsford (5f, AW) when last seen in February; refused to enter stalls in March and returns to turf with hood reapplied. |
15/2 |
9/2
Form: 324121 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (5) |
25th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Five-time C&D winner, including twice around this time last year, who's on the downgrade now; is handicapped accordingly but has had a good few chances in similar company of late. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
10th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, in rear on far side of group, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on |
6/1 |
|
7 (6) |
19th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: -79384 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (3) |
20th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 60y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along halfway, raced wide on turn over 2f out, keeping on but still plenty to do inside final furlong, ran on well to lead towards finish |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 75-658 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Has run well fresh in the past but is knocking on and may need this after eight months off; doesn't often go beyond 5f these days and is drawn low, so has a bit to overcome. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dangerous when he can get to the front early as was the case when a close third last week at Lingfield (AW); worrying that he's been well held in three previous runs here. |
7/2 |
|
2 (1) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Often makes the running, but was held up from his wide draw when disappointing over C&D 15 days ago; back off the same mark as when dead-heating here in April and drawn well if reverting to positive tactics; stable also runs Gogo Yubari. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 6122-3 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (11) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue. |
10/1 |
|
10th 1 (7) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All wins at 5f but he has run well over C&D; yet to shine in 2026 but dropping into 0-55 company will help; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 618-54 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (1) |
28th May 2024 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Course winner who has been a wonderful servant to the yard but now on the decline; won off this mark on Lingfield AW (5f) last November, but well held in four starts since. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
28th May 2024 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Course winner who has been a wonderful servant to the yard but now on the decline; won off this mark on Lingfield AW (5f) last November, but well held in four starts since. |
12/1 |
|
12th 7 (5) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Front-running teenager who won three times last year (once over C&D); not firing on all cylinders in recent months, though, and recent 2lb drop is not enough to tempt. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £84.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £84.00 |
| Tricast | £343.45 |
| Trifecta | £507.00 |
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