14.50
Good To FirmCliff Williams Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 0m 5f 3y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: -33165 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (6) |
18th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
A dual 5f turf winner in 2024 but she came in only seventh of ten back on the AW in 6f handicap here last month; she needs to take a step forward. |
5/1 |
|
7th 3 (6) |
18th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
A dual 5f turf winner in 2024 but she came in only seventh of ten back on the AW in 6f handicap here last month; she needs to take a step forward. |
5/1 |
|
7th 5 (3) |
8th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has form over 6f but her two wins, and three best RPRs, have come over 5f; wouldn't judge her too harshly on latest York run and she remains open to further progress; considered. |
8/1 |
5/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: -23141 D
Last run: 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
All six of his wins have been on the AW for Robert Cowell, but he was narrowly defeated in a bunched finish on his stable at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago; on the same mark today and drops in grade with good claims. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
6-18 on AW but 0-10 on turf when trained by Robert Cowell; sold for 27,000gns after disappointing AW run in June; makes stable debut from a workable mark but others in this field have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
|
13th 11 (14) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Six wins and five seconds from 17 AW runs; unplaced on turf on his last two starts and although this scenario will suit better, a few others look better handicapped. |
14/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 580483 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (10) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Without a win since his 2yo days; he has run some sound races in Class 6 handicaps this year but needs to pull out more for the win; stable also runs Keep The Gold. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (3) |
24th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Some creditable efforts season including when fourth of ten over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture but overall record is now 2-31 and his last win was in 2023. |
7/1 |
|
4th 7 (1) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
It's now 21 starts since his last success but he comes here in good form, fourth of ten in 5f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; well in the mix. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 53-060
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
0-7 on the AW between September and April, but he has won his last five races on turf; patiently ridden as usual and led late at Brighton (5f, good to firm) six weeks ago; edging up the weights only slowly and in the mix once more. |
100/30 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Mark eased after a fruitless spell on the AW and made it four wins on the spin on turf when going in off 5lb lower five weeks ago; currently 2-2 round here and it's hard to find any negatives. |
2/1 |
5/1
Form: -23711 D
Last run: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (9) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Gained a first victory of 2026 at Nottingham (6f) in June and in good form since, leading for long way when fifth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can go very well eased 1lb here. |
9/2 |
|
5th 16 (5) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Had strong handicap form over C&D last summer and he is well handicapped on last July's second here (behind Aberama Gold); running well in small-field events this year; should give it another good go. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 1-527 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (7) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has inconsistent turf form (all 5f) but the pick of it, namely 2yo success and close second in June, gives her possibilities off current mark provided she takes well to AW. |
13/2 |
|
10th 1 (7) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has inconsistent turf form (all 5f) but the pick of it, namely 2yo success and close second in June, gives her possibilities off current mark provided she takes well to AW. |
13/2 |
|
12th 9 (10) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
3yo who was beaten just a head on handicap debut over C&D in June (good to firm; unraced on slow ground); below that level at Hamilton and Doncaster the next twice but perhaps the return here can trigger a bigger effort. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 26-792
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Free-going front-runner who's won five already this year, including a four-timer in high summer (5f-7f); another in-form effort off his revised mark last time and won't mind the drop from 7f or the return to Tapeta. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Six wins this year, including his last four starts; coped well with the return to 5f at Hamilton last month but the return to 7f won't hurt; now moves out of Class 6 company but can't be discounted in current form. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty. |
6/5 |
10/1
Form: -42398
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (1) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
1lb lower than for his last win; never in the hunt at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last month on his return from 284 days on the sidelines; stamina for 7f still to be proven. |
14/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Scored at Redcar (6f) last May and signed off for 2025 with a good third of 13 over C&D in October; needs to hit the ground running after nine months off though. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 084248 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (9) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Big question mark over current form, having failed to beat a rival in her last four runs, and she is 0-13 since winning her first couple of starts; drop in class needs to help. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 (6) |
31st Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Her second to a handicap blot at Thirsk in June came off 5lb higher; she's run poorly on her last three starts though, looking a handful at Kempton 11 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
2 (1) |
20th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
ducked sharply left start, pulled hard, midfield, short of room and switched left after 2f, raced wide home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.34 |
| Tricast | £140.54 |
| Trifecta | £148.50 |
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