August 25 / 14.25 Goodwood

14.25

Good

William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 15-204 BF

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Close second of 21 on handicap debut in the competitive Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good to soft) in April and returned to form when back on slow ground and fourth of 17 at York (1m2f, good to soft) in June; this well-bred 4yo could have more to offer for his top trainer and is one to consider.
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10th

5

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Godwinson

9st 5lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Won the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last March and followed up at Newcastle (1m, AW); of interest on those efforts but he went off the boil on his final three starts for William Haggas; needs to get back on track on stable debut (remains in same ownership); slow ground would aid cause.

25/1

3

(19)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Godwinson

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Hold-up performer who won the Lincoln (1m, good to soft) on his reappearance and followed up at Newcastle (1m, AW); a case can be made on those progressive performances but he appears to have gone off the boil on his last two runs (reportedly coughed last time); best turf form is on good to soft.

25/1

2

(11)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Godwinson

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Hold-up performer reappeared with last-gasp win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and landed handicap at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June; didn't land a blow but took another step forward in well-contested Goodwood conditions event early this month; shortlisted.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 6-4822 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Beaten just a neck at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and same outcome on sole run since at Sandown (1m, good) last month, when denied a clear run; also effective on soft/good to soft in the past; this 9yo takes on some progressive rivals today but can give another good account.
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7th

8

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Plantadream

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Veteran who finished runner-up in his only previous go over C&D, but that was in 2020; exclusively campaigned over 1m these days and is on a losing run of 23, so has enough to prove.

16/1

6th

11

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Plantadream

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Karen Jewell

10yo whose losing sequence goes back 19 runs to 2020; ran some big races last season but seen only twice this year (both Goodwood), failing to build on comeback sixth (Linwood third) when down the field three weeks ago.

33/1

6th

11

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Plantadream

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Karen Jewell

10yo whose losing sequence goes back 19 runs to 2020; ran some big races last season but seen only twice this year (both Goodwood), failing to build on comeback sixth (Linwood third) when down the field three weeks ago.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -73103 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in May and bounced back from lesser run on fast ground at Royal Ascot with very close third at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) last month; the recent rain has been in her favour and this lightly raced 4yo could play a leading role.
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8th

4

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Twirling

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); flopped on hurdling/stable debut for Nicky Henderson in July but had wind surgery afterwards and there was some encouragement to be gleaned from her fifth at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago; that could be a run to build on and her sole start at 1m2f was inconclusive; not at all ruled out.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ascot

Twirling

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); bitterly disappointing in a novice hurdle on debut for Nicky Henderson but unwise to read too much into that and she's had wind surgery in the meantime.

16/1

8

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Twirling

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Very useful on the Flat for the Crisfords and a respectable sixth in a 1m Newmarket handicap in October; switched to a top jumps stable for hurdling career and could easily be too good for these if taking to it, providing the stays.

Evs

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 382431 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a consistent season prior to winning the prestigious Golden Mile Handicap over C&D (good to firm) this month; won on testing ground in France early in career; up 7lb for last time but did it in good style in that hot handicap and has to be respected.
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3

(9)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Toimy Son

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival.

10/1

26

(15)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Toimy Son

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Menuisier

Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud.

50/1

7th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Toimy Son

10st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Menuisier

Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt.

11/2

14/1

Form: -14000 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won on reappearance at Newmarket (1m, good) in May and he's probably fine on slow ground; however, he's failed to shine on his last three starts (reportedly lost action here last time) and needs to get back on track.
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12th

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Crack Shot

9st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: James Owen

Third in first-time visor (retained since) at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) last month and runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) since; solid claims.

7/1

5

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Crack Shot

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

All three wins at 1m and the latest was in May of last year; however, competitive in 1m/1m2f handicaps for current yard and unlucky not to be closer than 2l at Chester last time.

4/1

3rd

8

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Crack Shot

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Owen

His last win was 16 months ago but that was off 3lb higher at Newmarket (1m, good); held in fourth of ten on stable debut at Chelmsford (7-2) last month but he had to use up some energy to get a prominent position from a wide draw; looks worth another try at this trip and he's not ruled out on second run for James Owen; visor added.

7/1

Form: -58214 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in June and close fourth at Sandown (1m, soft) last month when failing to settle off a steady pace; could build on that latest run when getting a stronger gallop; soft ground would aid cause.
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7th

1

(3)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Magic Memories

10st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Both wins over 1m on soft and although he hasn't found a great deal in two C&D runs since back from a break (favourite latest) they were both in a higher grade; should have more to come at this level; on the premises.

5/2

5th

7

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Magic Memories

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, disputing third over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

9/2

6th

9

(3)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Goodwood

Magic Memories

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in June and close fourth at Sandown (1m, soft) last month when failing to settle off a steady pace; could build on that latest run when getting a stronger gallop; soft ground would aid cause.

11/2

Form: 0-5113 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who won his final two starts for Ed Walker (1m, good to soft/good) and was a close third here (1m2f, good to firm) on debut for new connections, having led over 1f out; has a progressive profile and he's a strong candidate once more.
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9th

3

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Midnight Gun

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Faded in a 1m Listed race at Saint-Cloud (heavy) in November; had previously won a novice and a handicap (good) at that trip but the return to 7f worked well for him at Doncaster (soft) in October when he was bumped and later met trouble, only just failing against one on the crest of a wave; that strong form gives him solid claims.

9/4

3

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Midnight Gun

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Lightly raced 4yo; campaigned mostly at 1m but his two efforts this term, including when sixth in the Lincoln here, suggest this return to 7f is worth exploring; good second at Doncaster (soft) 12 months ago; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/2

7th

2

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Midnight Gun

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Wrapped up a good 3yo campaign with smart effort for second of 12 in 1m Doncaster handicap (soft) last October; couldn't justify favouritism but still made a respectable return to the track when sixth of 22 in the Lincoln there (1m, good to soft) in March; off a further six months since but evidently capable when fresh and remains with untapped potential.

4/1

Form: 161201 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from last six runs (7f/1m, soft-good to firm) when scoring at Ripon last Saturday; had just a head to spare and is in a tougher race today, but he knows how to get the job done; can't be ruled out.
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2nd

17

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Signcastle City

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Drew a blank last year but came down the weights, won over 7f on AW in February and competitive over 1m in two recent outings; case can be made but others have a bit less to prove in this big-field scenario.

16/1

3rd

8

(10)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Signcastle City

9st 3lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Was back off the same mark as for his Chelmsford success (7f, Polytrack) in February when second of six at Bath (1m, firm) 13 days ago; back up 2lb but he can't be left out of calculations.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Signcastle City

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Not at the top of his game on AW on his last three starts but he won off today's mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February and his sole run here yielded a C&D win in May 2024; versatile ground-wise; not written off.

7/2

10/1

Form: 901404 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won the Golden Mile over C&D in 2022 and exploited a reduced mark in the Carlisle Bell this June; however, he hasn't threatened since (slowly away last time) and this 9yo could prove vulnerable against some progressive rivals.
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2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

6

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Orbaan

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who won a Beverley seller in July; some fair handicap runs since but others may have his measure back on AW (0-12 in this sphere).

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £113.20
Straight Forecast £104.90
Tricast £1053.98
Trifecta £601.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Gun

NEWMARKET:

Twirling

RP RATINGS:

Godwinson

Telegraph:

Toimy Son

TOPSPEED:

Orbaan

D Express:

Midnight Gun

Daily Record:

Midnight Gun

Daily Mirror:

Twirling

The Star:

Twirling

The Times:

Godwinson

The Sun:

Toimy Son

POSTDATA:

Orbaan