18.02
Good To FirmNational Racehorse Week Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier) (Div II)
- Prize money: £5495.7
- 0m 6f 195y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
11/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 020865 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (2) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 208y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
10yo who gained the latest of his eight career wins over this C&D (good; wore blinkers) last summer; soundly beaten on both outings this year but has blinkers refitted today and it won't be a shock if he stages a revival. |
14/1 |
|
10th 11 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (5) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way. |
25/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: -20427 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (1) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in). |
8/1 |
9/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 8-0116 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (13) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won twice on the AW (7f/1m) in March after joining this yard; hasn't run quite so well since, although creditable third over 7f here two runs ago (good); softer going not ideal. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 (5) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: -11126 D
Last run: 76 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 18 (18) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Gained all four wins over 7f+ and is yet to hit top gear this season but attracted stewards' attention when keeping on for sixth under tender handling over C&D (soft) last month and remains well handicapped; one to keep a close eye on in the betting. |
14/1 |
|
6th 12 (11) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Four-time winner, all over 7f-1m, but none since May 2024; has run well over C&D in the past and rain won't bother him; beaten favourite in Class 5 events on his last two starts and this is tougher. |
7/1 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
His losing sequence goes back 16 races to May 2024 and his form has gone the wrong way; however, he's dropped to a dangerous mark and ran respectably when fifth of nine over 7f at Ayr a fortnight ago (11-8 favourite), when shaping as though the return to 6f may help; not ruled out. |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: 22-666 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (6) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent, challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
9/1 |
|
6th 6 (1) |
19th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
9/2 |
|
6th 4 (7) |
28th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 16-990 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not seen on turf since 2024 but is well treated on best Newcastle AW form and has won over this C&D; admittedly needs to stage a revival judged on 2026 efforts. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prolific here during the 2024/25 AW season but he's beaten one rival in two starts after an absence; couldn't support with any confidence. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: -58193 C
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (4) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him. |
25/1 |
|
10 (4) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him. |
25/1 |
|
10 (3) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form. |
13/2 |
13/2
Form: 517133 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Bagged a remarkable 11th C&D success in June; only sixth of eight in 7f Musselburgh handicap 11 days ago but no surprise to see her bounce back here. |
7/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Has run well over C&D in the past but Hamilton is her spiritual home and she has added another two wins at that venue this summer, the latest a comfortable front-running success (6f, good to firm) in Class 6 company five days ago; 5lb higher over an extra furlong on a different track and in a higher grade so this may not be her day. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Battled well for narrow C&D (good to soft) win a fortnight ago and lost out only by a neck over C&D (good) last week; back in action before latest 1lb nudge takes effect; likely contender again. |
11/4 |
5/2
Form: 207361 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (6) |
13th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
held up in rear |
14/1 |
|
10th 11 (1) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Two 7f wins on the Tapeta track at Newcastle; solid third off 1lb higher here three weeks ago; capable of another prominent showing. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 8 (3) |
31st Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, stayed on |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 112204 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (8) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner in June 2024 (good to firm) and 7f Musselburgh winner last August; has not been in the best of form this season, but 4lb lower than last winning mark. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (9) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual C&D scorer; made an encouraging return with sixth at Catterick (7f) in May but beat one in 7f Redcar handicap since; needs to bounce back. |
12/1 |
|
10th 4 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible. |
9/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £64.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £61.39 |
| Tricast | £875.71 |
| Trifecta | £1330.90 |
Selections
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