16.20
Good To FirmChristopher Smith Associates LLP Handicap
- Prize money: £7327.6
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.40
- Place: £4.60
Form: 363100 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 17 (15) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise. |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 (10) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought. |
10/1 |
|
4th 15 (10) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: -60545 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (13) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a losing run at Windsor in June but only five ran there and he has finished down the field in three runs since; looks vulnerable once again. |
33/1 |
|
4 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Only beat four rivals for his 1m win here in June and was pretty much last in his two races on either side of that; again beat just the one home here 16 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Snapped a losing run when beating four rivals over C&D (good to firm) in June but he's not easy predict and was last of 13 at Chepstow two weeks ago; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached. |
8/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 19-744 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Dual novice winner; 0-4 in handicaps but only 2l away in his last two (7f/1m) and blinkers could be a notable addition as he was on and off the bridle last time at Sandown. |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
26th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Still early days for him in handicaps and this dual novice winner was only 2l away last time at Newbury (7f, good to firm); trainer happy to return to 1m and he's in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (10) |
13th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Three runs over 7f last summer, winning two novices (Doncaster and Wolverhampton) before reportedly unsuited by soft ground on handicap debut; 305-day absence before respectable seventh of 12 at Kempton (1m, AW; 13-2) three weeks ago; needs to improve his turf form and these are early days. |
10/1 |
Form: 973061 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 155 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (7) |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Form dipped last time but generally consistent and may rebound; however, 0-7 since debut win and chance of doubling his tally depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
10/1 |
|
1 (1) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win (seven races) was debut last June; ran respectably in his first three handicaps (one on turf, on good ground) and reappeared with a good front-running second over this trip on Wolverhampton AW 13 days ago; same mark today and has a chance if the form is repeated. |
6/1 |
|
1 (1) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win (seven races) was debut last June; ran respectably in his first three handicaps (one on turf, on good ground) and reappeared with a good front-running second over this trip on Wolverhampton AW 13 days ago; same mark today and has a chance if the form is repeated. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 845229 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (4) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Record of 11137 since switched to this C&D, latest effort best forgiven (race wasn't run to suit); this hold-up mare could prove dangerous, provided the pace fractions are back in her favour. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 3528- BF
Last run: 320 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
25th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, led 2f out, soon joined and ridden, kept on well towards finish |
7/2 |
|
1st 7 (3) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who returned to form when going close at Bath (1m, good) last month; has also run well on good to yielding ground (unraced on softer); can be in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: 749440 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has come a stone down the weights this year and been expensive to follow lately; this is easier than he's used to, on his Tapeta debut, as the tongue-tie comes off and blinkers go back on, and a revival wouldn't be a shock. |
4/1 |
|
8th 6 (15) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win since Newmarket last June when 10lb higher in the ratings; had some off-days in the meantime and stopped quickly at Ascot a month ago. |
9/1 |
|
12th 2 (17) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Eight wins, the latest at Newmarket last summer (7f, good to soft) coming off 8lb higher; had some off-days in the meantime but last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy. |
5/1 |
11/1
Form: 9-2314
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (4) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won three 5f AW handicaps in 2025, the latest off a 3lb higher mark; fair fourth at Chester last month and he should appreciate the return to AW; went close in one previous C&D run. |
4/1 |
|
4th 8 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
In good order on AW this winter; two turf runs this summer well short of that level though and others bring more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
|
10th 9 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn but he returned after a short break with a well-held fifth of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) last month; may have needed that run but his sole turf win was two years ago and others are more persuasive. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 32-35 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
5th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
led |
11/4 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
disputed lead early, headed and in touch with leaders soon after start, hung left over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
10th 13 (14) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Lightly raced 3yo; pulled hard and dropped away on his return from three months out in a 7f maiden at Yarmouth; the hood needs to help as doesn't look well handicapped. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 9-9603 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (12) |
18th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player. |
9/1 |
|
1 (12) |
18th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player. |
9/1 |
|
1st 5 (5) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 45-862
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (9) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
12/1 |
|
12th 5 (5) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Not disgraced in a Listed race (found trouble) before finishing second of seven at Leicester in a 7f handicap that didn't really suit his hold-up tactics; this one might and he's worth a second look. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 57-184 D
Last run: 160 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (5) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won here over 7f in February either side of wins over this trip at Kempton; encountered a wide trip when down the field in a higher grade than this last time and he may well be able to bounce back. |
8/1 |
|
8th 11 (8) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Arrives seeking a four-timer, two of the wins over C&D, and he hasn't been treated punitively by the assessor having gone up just 6lb; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but there are no doubts surrounding his wellbeing. |
12/1 |
|
1st 6 (8) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Has started 2026 with wins over C&D and in a small field at Wolverhampton (7f); only 1lb higher on the hat-trick bid but this is more competitive and he's drawn widest. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: -59656
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (12) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Habitual slow starter who is 0-24 in Britain; now 5lb lower than when finishing well for third at Kempton (6f) in December but this year's form has been disappointing; others are much less risky. |
9/1 |
|
11th 8 (1) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Habitual slow starter who is 0-23 in Britain; perked up with a close third over C&D (20-1) in December but he's struggled in last two runs and others carry fewer risks. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Habitual slow-starter who is 0-22 in Britain; he has the ability to feature off his lowly mark but others carry fewer risks. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 607759 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Rejuvenated with James Owen, reeling off an AW hat-trick in January and making it four on the bounce when scoring at Catterick (6f, good) in May; only just missed out at Doncaster last month and it was 5f when beaten favourite at Sandown last time; now 3lb higher but she did look promising early in her career and Mason Paetel's claim helps too. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Only narrowly failed when bidding for a five-timer last week at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) and she's 3lb well-in on the back of that effort; whether she wants the ground slower than good is questionable, and her improvement has come at 6f. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 13 (13) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Rampant mare who completed a four-timer when coming back from a break to score at Catterick (6f, good) last month; that made it 4-4 for this yard and she's still competitively weighted on form for her previous stable; impossible to ignore. |
100/30 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £122.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £71.11 |
| Tricast | £260.40 |
| Trifecta | £777.00 |