15.15
Good To FirmHappy 18th Birthday Miles Handicap
- Prize money: £9180
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 071703 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 (6) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return. |
20/1 |
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10th 5 (12) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark. |
20/1 |
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18 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb
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3/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 400951 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (6) |
3rd May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off |
11/4 |
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10th 4 (6) |
3rd May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off |
11/4 |
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2nd 5 (9) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
midfield against near rail, waiting for room halfway, switched left 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, switched right and squeezed through final 110yds, went second post, eyecatcher |
6/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 666413 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Three more wins this year (including C&D on soft) and last Saturday's sixth of 23 in the Silver Cup at Ayr was another creditable effort (second of 12 in his group); the fact he's finished in the first three (including four wins) on eight of his ten visits to Haydock makes him a must for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
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6th 12 (23) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Respectable but unavailing effort in the Bronze Cup two years ago; in marvellous form this year, adding three wins at 5f (soft and good to soft), but he couldn't pull off another one at Haydock recently off a career-high mark; has more to do back at 6f. |
12/1 |
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2nd 6 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has 48 runs under his belt but amazingly is better than ever and was winning his third race of the year at Beverley (5f, soft) last week; on a career-high mark now but this course specialist made it 2-3 over C&D in May and further rain will make no difference; no ifs or buts and can put up a good show. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: 311577 D BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (7) |
8th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Easy win at Newmarket on her handicap debut in June (6f, good to firm) but she was clobbered for that and has found it tougher going since, albeit against some useful opposition; not far off her best in a first-time visor in August and now tries blinkers and a tongue-tie; effective on AW; still has time to deliver upon that early promise. |
9/2 |
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4th 6 (3) |
30th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon rallied, no extra inside final furlong |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: -40040 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (11) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Has an excellent record at Ayr and it was a shame that he was drawn on the other side to the narrow winner when leading home his group in the Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last week; back up 3lb which won't be beyond him if he copes with this track at the first attempt. |
7/1 |
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5th 5 (3) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent and winless this year and well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) recently; however, that was more competitive than this and two starts ago he ran well when third of 17 at Ayr (6f, good); may have a chance. |
6/1 |
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19th 14 (18) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Won a good C&D handicap last year and also successful at Ayr last September; 0-7 in 2026 but he retains all his ability and ran well for third (of 17) at Ayr 19 days ago; high draw a potential stumbling block. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 12/55- BF
Last run: 469 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form with a bang back at 7f when readily landing a C&D handicap 23 days ago (front two clear of Havana Prince); up 6lb but remains of interest. |
9/2 |
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1st 6 (8) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Did best of those in the stands' side group at York (6f, good to firm) in July and then kept on for third of nine at Southwell (6f, AW) 27 days ago despite not getting the best of passages; now down to a career-low mark and this dual C&D winner should appreciate stepping back up in trip. |
7/2 |
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3rd 1 (7) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
He's struggled to get competitive on turf on his four starts since May, albeit he fared best in the near-side group at York a fortnight ago; Tapeta seems to be his preferred surface and he's 5lb lower than when going close at Wolverhampton (7f) in February; no surprise to see a big run. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: -19163
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (12) |
20th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Regressive 9yo who has gone over two years since his last win and is 0-8 on AW: creditable fourth of 17 at York (5f, good to firm) this summer but not the percentage call here. |
10/1 |
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5th 1 (1) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Last scored in July 2024 but he was running respectably this year until a lesser effort at Beverley last month; had an excuse that day (anticipated the start and missed the break) and he's on a tempting mark; considered. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: 176-86
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (4) |
17th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Promising 2yo but he's struggled badly in 2024; has dropped 20lb but without looking like taking advantage; now tries another combination of headgear. |
33/1 |
|
11th 6 (4) |
17th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Promising 2yo but he's struggled badly in 2024; has dropped 20lb but without looking like taking advantage; now tries another combination of headgear. |
33/1 |
|
10th 3 (11) |
21st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Beaten under 4l when tried in this headgear combination two runs back (6f, good to firm) but was always behind at Newcastle since; continues to fall in the weights but remains opposable. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 250000 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (12) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
4lb higher than for his win in this race 12 months ago, after which he went on to score at Glorious Goodwood; fine return to action (after wind surgery) at Thirsk in May but no progress in two subsequent runs; Warren Fentiman back on board now dropping in class; high on the list. |
8/1 |
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13th 12 (19) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won big-field 5f handicaps at York and Goodwood last July; two solid efforts in defeat this season and he won on his only visit to Epsom, albeit over 7f; not impossibly treated but he wouldn't want the ground to be any slower than good. |
16/1 |
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7th 16 (19) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Won big-field handicaps over C&D (good to firm) and at Goodwood (5f, good) last July, and this 9yo returned from wind surgery with a back-to-form, neck second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; Harry Vigors removes a valuable 7lb and this prominent-racer could be bang there once more. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £42.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £48.14 |
| Tricast | £108.91 |
| Trifecta | £134.00 |