15.40
Good To SoftAbba Fever July 6th Book Now Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 0f 75y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.60
Form: 578-5
Last run: 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (8) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
prominent, pressed leaders 4f out, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out |
8/1 |
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1st 4 (4) |
8th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, raced wide home turn |
7/2 |
|
1st 6 (2) |
21st May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Mixed form across his three 2yo runs and merely fifth on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (1m, AW); however, he was sent off at just 3-1 and was found to have been struck into; there's potential in his pedigree and he may be able to take a step forward today. |
8/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 5-365
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (3) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 135y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Two 1m good-ground wins last spring include a defeat of Classic Encounter at Newmarket; creditable fifth of 16 at Meydan in January and although his return to these shores didn't go well when tailed off at Newmarket (raced too freely) in April, he's dipped below his last winning mark; considered. |
9/2 |
|
9th 8 (3) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Good seventh of 23 here in the Cambridgeshire when second home on his side; not much went right on UAE debut at Meydan (1m, good) in January but he was a solid fifth of 16 over that C&D a fortnight later and is now back down to his last winning mark; C&D winner who looks a key player. |
7/2 |
7/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 631 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (6) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
1-7 for Ralph Beckett last year, the win coming in a Goodwood maiden (1m, soft); rain not an issue, but something to prove down markedly in trip on stable debut (same owner) after ten months off; market useful. |
8/1 |
|
1 (6) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
1-7 for Ralph Beckett last year, the win coming in a Goodwood maiden (1m, soft); rain not an issue, but something to prove down markedly in trip on stable debut (same owner) after ten months off; market useful. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
31st Jul 2024 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Narrowly won Goodwood maiden (1m, soft) in May and has made the frame in all three subsequent handicaps (1m-1m2f); rather disappointing when beaten favourite on latest occasion, though, and may not be entirely straightforward; tongue-tie added today. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 64-45
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
2-4 over 6f, keeping on well when scoring at Newcastle last month (cheekpieces first time); only fifth at Kempton two weeks ago (7f) when he made a big move in the sixth furlong but couldn't quite sustain his effort close home; change of headgear today; not fully exposed as a sprinter. |
5/1 |
|
5th 8 (10) |
9th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, midfield halfway |
7/1 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
A drop to sprinting paid dividends when he won a 6f maiden at Doncaster in June; two subsequent runs in 6f handicaps have been fine but he will need the new cheekpieces to prompt extra if he's to win. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 08-24
Last run: 116 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Came from off the pace to win C&D (good) selling handicap for George Bewley in May, her tenth hurdling start, and also ran well when third here (2m6f, good) on last month's stable debut; this drop back in trip is probably the right move; ought to make her presence felt. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 9 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Having her 32nd career start when finally off the mark in a selling handicap over 2m1f here recently (good); only 4lb higher and new trainer James Moffatt has booked Brian Hughes; has to be of interest despite blatant stamina reservations. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 56-223 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (6) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Off the mark for new stable when taking a 1m2f handicap here (good to firm) 19 days ago; a 3lb rise shouldn't be an issue but he wouldn't want this to get tactical. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
0-12 on turf but ran well when fourth of 14 at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in April and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of eight there (1m2f, good to soft) last time; has an each-way shout. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Respectable efforts on last two starts, finishing third at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) then fourth of 14 over this C&D (good to firm); 0-11 on turf but has an each-way shout. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 15244-
Last run: 209 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (12) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 7f 35y |
9st 10lb |
Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb. |
28/1 |
|
14th 4 (14) |
29th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear. |
25/1 |
|
14th 12 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 433-82
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (3) |
13th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Eight-race maiden but she ran her best race so far when second in a C&D handicap last month; less good back here ten days later though and she's vulnerable to less-exposed runners. |
10/1 |
|
8th 7 (1) |
21st May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
0-7 but has run some good races, most recently when runner-up in recent C&D handicap (good); unexposed at the trip and in with a chance. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (1) |
21st May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
0-7 but has run some good races, most recently when runner-up in recent C&D handicap (good); unexposed at the trip and in with a chance. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 63-243
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 (14) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won a 1m selling handicap (good to firm) at Thirsk when with George Boughey; has gone close a couple of times for this yard, including here (1m, good) 12 months ago when 3lb higher; below par in both starts this season but not written off. |
20/1 |
|
9th 5 (10) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Went close off this mark over C&D last backend and a good test over this trip is fine; quiet on his turf comeback and only has a selling handicap win to his name but he's quite capable. |
16/1 |
|
8th 10 (8) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Gained sole win in July 2024 on final start for previous yard; record of 0-9 for current stable doesn't tell the whole story as he's posted a few second-place finishes that represent peak form; capable of going well. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-3494
Last run: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly. |
50/1 |
|
1 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut. |
33/1 |
|
10th 5 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.64 |
| Tricast | £73.53 |
| Trifecta | £115.00 |
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