14.50
Good To FirmWilliam Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap
- Prize money: £51540
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £14.20
- Place: £3.80
Form: 472571 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 5 (14) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
led but pestered |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 (11) |
8th Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (3) |
16th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
9/2 |
14/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 231123 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (7) |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive. |
11/2 |
|
6th 5 (9) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; respectable fifth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago but he remains 4lb above the mark he defied at Haydock. |
11/1 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; struggled at York last time but that was a highly competitive Class 4 event and he was runner-up here (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade. |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: 843050 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (5) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ten-time course winner who made a bold bid when runner-up in a 20-runner handicap here (6f, good) 16 days ago; up 3lb but he still looks on a workable mark and is respected back in trip; has won on good to firm and good to soft. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 20 (17) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Ten-time course winner; he has done enough this year to think he could add to that tally but this may prove too competitive for the veteran. |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Ripon specialist (ten wins at that track); run down only by Reigning Profit and Rock Of England when attempting to win the race named in his honour there (5f) 26 days ago; no issue with this return to 6f and has been placed here previously. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 800659 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player. |
11/2 |
|
7th 4 (12) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 240150 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (1) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
switched left soon after start, made virtually all |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
7th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
pressed leader, pushed along over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened |
12/1 |
|
10th 1 (5) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
His last three wins have come over this trip at Ripon; well handicapped on last season's best but he underperformed at Ripon, albeit over 5f, when last seen three weeks ago; down in class today and one to consider; can blow it at the start. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 076141 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (12) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
midfield on outer, pushed along halfway, switched to near side and ridden over 2f out |
7/1 |
|
4th 12 (3) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Good strike-rate on AW and he's run creditably on his last three starts; drops back in trip and he's one to take seriously. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 (7) |
17th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
4-9 on Tapeta including two wins over 6f here; 7lb below his last winning mark and has run with credit over 7f at Southwell in his last two starts, but this stiffer track does pose a question. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 2-1229 D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Ran a stormer over C&D on his seasonal return; the ground went against him at Epsom on Derby day and he has quickly bounced back with placed efforts at Beverley and Newmarket; up 2lb for latest near-miss but still on a good mark; Oisin Murphy booked; decent chance. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: -42617
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (3) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has drawn a blank since scoring over C&D in July 2024 but he's on a dangerous mark and latest keeping-on fourth of 17 at York (5f, good to firm) was encouraging with a return to a stiff 5f in mind (all six wins here and at Pontefract). |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 751146 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 13 (18) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
10yo who went close at Ripon (6f, good) in May and stumbled at the start when an unplaced favourite there last month; however, his last eight wins have come at Ripon or Newcastle and he's 0-8 at York. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (10) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 251270 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (2) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f and on turf; not particularly solid on his form this season for new stable; enough to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2020. |
16/1 |
|
6 (6) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has gained most wins at Windsor; made the frame there last time (second run for new yard) but was beaten 6l and needs to raise his game; losing run is mounting up. |
10/1 |
|
12 (13) |
26th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Solid sprint handicapper for the Channons over the years but only occasional flashes of his old self in 2024; has dropped down the weights but he reappeared for new yard with tailed-off effort at Ascot 16 days ago and can only be watched after that. |
33/1 |
9/2
Form: 113-17 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (9) |
22nd May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Made a successful reappearance at Newmarket (6f, good) just over a year ago when trained by Michael Dods, but has changed stables twice since and not shown a great deal including when bidding to win the same race 16 days ago; 1lb below his last winning mark but needs to show a bit more spark than of late. |
11/1 |
|
12th 7 (21) |
6th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Enjoyed his finest hour when winning this race (good ground) 12 months ago in clearcut style off a 2lb lower mark; below par since and has changed yards twice, finishing six places behind Silver Samurai at Kempton on stable debut/reappearance; questions to answer after that but a return to form would put him right in the mix for a repeat success. |
11/1 |
|
10th 4 (10) |
10th Apr 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
prominent |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: -71311 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (1) |
19th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
midfield, prominent after 2f |
12/1 |
|
10th 2 (11) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Won two four-runner handicaps here last summer, taking her record over C&D to 211; off nine months, but is proven fresh and drying ground is very much in her favour; not out of it. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 2-0836 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (12) |
7th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
towards rear |
50/1 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
20th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won three times (5f/6f) on the AW last autumn/winter and he's equally good on turf; however, he's not known for his reliability and his last two efforts have been poor ones; bit to prove after an absence. |
14/1 |
|
10th 10 (6) |
3rd Mar 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Deserves some credit for winning three times this autumn/winter, including here; however, the negative is his inconsistency, as reflected in his form figures; not entirely sure what to expect. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 335321 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (5) |
2nd Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
2nd Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts. |
12/1 |
|
12th 1 (4) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Record of 422311 since joining this yard, most recently scoring narrowly at Epsom on Derby day (followed up C&D win); possibilities provided he returns from layoff in similar form. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: 832144 CD BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (3) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove. |
20/1 |
|
115 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb
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|
11 (1) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £299.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £222.74 |
| Tricast | £5302.15 |
| Trifecta | £7127.50 |
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