20.30
Good To FirmRacing League 21 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)
- Prize money: £38655
- 0m 7f 16y
- Class 2
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
Form: 901345 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (13) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
As usual, he was held up before breezing through the field to win the Balmoral Handicap over 1m here last October (soft; 4lb lower); needs to put this season's performances behind him but arrives here fresh and rain would heighten interest. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 11y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Held up; excellent 2024 in handicaps on varied ground culminated in his Balmoral triumph at Ascot (1m, soft) in October; never having raced beyond 1m asks a question but he saw it out well that day and has a form chance if putting this month's reappearance (18-1 in Listed race) well behind him. |
7/1 |
|
8th 2 (7) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Shaped well in a few top handicaps prior to deservedly landing a big pot in the Balmoral at Ascot (1m, soft) last October; whether his hold-up style lends itself to a Listed race around here remains to be seen but he's a big player on form if ready to roll after nine months off. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: -02073 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (4) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner last won when taking a valuable 7f Leopardstown handicap last September off 103; some decent runs in defeat since including in a Gowran conditions race last time; down to a workable mark so considered. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
The highest rated on official figures but has yet to produce a competitive effort this year and he needs a revival, even on these favourable terms; has been starting slowly. |
4/1 |
|
6th 1 (1) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Four-time winner, including two premier handicaps; below best on first two runs in Listed company this term and failed to beat a rival back in handicap company latest; is now 1lb below his last win but a revival is needed for last year's winning stable. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 05-960 C
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (14) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Unbeaten as a 2yo but losing run now stands at 15; shaped well over C&D on his stable debut in June (wind op beforehand) but he hasn't built on it twice since; edging down the weights but others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
11th 7 (9) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 050040
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (9) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
His last win was almost two years ago but he's well treated on old form and showed signs of a revival with blinkers added when fourth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; usually comes from off the pace and could be dangerous if he gets the breaks. |
15/2 |
|
4th 10 (2) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Win haul includes two C&D wins but he missed all of 2025, was beaten a long way on his return from an absence and then failed to finish at Newbury in June; has it all to prove with refitted blinkers added to regular hood. |
40/1 |
|
16 (9) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Beaten a long way at 50-1 at Salisbury last month on first run since 2024 and this 8yo has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's on a dangerous mark on his 2024 exploits and might not be a forlorn hope. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 362200
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (9) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
slowly away, in rear |
9/2 |
|
12th 6 (12) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; not at his best in two turf starts this summer but his mark has eased 4lb as a result and his better AW record provides hope for a revival. |
25/1 |
|
5th 8 (2) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; handed tough assignment in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot when back from a break (well beaten) but he's now just 1-17 on turf and others have more compelling credentials; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 245219 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (4) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
His last two wins have come in the 2024 and 2026 runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but he proved his effectiveness at Ascot when third of 16 in the International Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in July; strong claims. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 03-006 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (9) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Progressive last year, with two wins, and not disgraced in good handicaps at Royal Ascot and York the last twice, but needs to raise his game. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (12) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
|
10th 24 (20) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
All five wins at 7f, on AW and turf, but he couldn't raise his game when well held off just 1lb higher in a similar C&D handicap (good) in October and this again looks a step too far. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £12.81 |
| Tricast | £61.47 |
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