13.50
Good To FirmSky Bet And Symphony Group Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £51540
- 0m 5f 89y
- Class 2
- 22 runners
Runners: 22 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £27.70
- Place: £6.60
Form: 080321 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (7) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved. |
20/1 |
|
21th 3 (19) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Fine stable servant with eight wins to his name, two of them here; probably needed the run when down the field at the Dante meeting; the usual headgear returns today and Jack Nicholls claims a handy 5lb; quite interesting. |
14/1 |
|
19th 12 (17) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way. |
33/1 |
20/1
- Place: £5.80
Form: 402025 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (5) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Formerly useful; hasn't won since 2021 and ended last season with a pair of duck eggs; best watched on reappearance, unless the market suggests otherwise. |
3/1 |
|
1 (2) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
1-1 over C&D; two good efforts since returning from latest seven-month absence but ran moderately when twelfth of 14 at York last time; 11l margin of defeat does him some disservice though (squeezed out then eased) and this drop in grade can help him bounce back; easiest task on turf for years; interesting. |
7/1 |
|
10 (3) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Had some long spells on the sidelines since his solid 2022 campaign; two solid efforts since returning from latest seven-month absence; has run well over C&D and should give it a good go from the front. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.85
Form: 7-9978
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (9) |
3rd Sep 2022 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out (trainer said, regarding the poor form shown, he had no explanation other than the jockey reported that the gelding hung left and stopped quickly) |
9/2 |
|
3rd 11 (6) |
17th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
towards far side, prominent, hung left and ridden 2f out, kept on (jockey said gelding hung left under pressure) |
9/1 |
25/1
- Place: £8.45
Form: 305400 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
18th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 5f 8y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Defied higher marks twice on home soil in 2021 and won in Bahrain last December; 0-12 this year but posted encouraging efforts the last twice, latest when 1l second at York (soft) last Friday; could well go one better. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 9 (14) |
13th Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Hasn't won in Britain since 2021 but some useful efforts in 2023, including here; needs things to go better at the start than they sometimes do if he's to play a part. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Has drawn a blank this season but he retains a good chunk of ability, running well at Haydock in June off a 5lb higher mark and beaten under 4l in a hot York sprint latest; capable of a big run but slow starts have been a feature the last twice and that sounds a note of caution. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 422347
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| 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 |
|
10th 4 (6) |
3rd May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off |
11/4 |
|
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 |
14/1
Form: 411529 BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (9) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Close second to Kerdos in the Temple Stakes at Haydock (soft) on seasonal debut; lesser efforts in races won by Believing and Makarova since, last time under change of tactics (normally a front-runner); peak performance remains his win in last year's Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm). |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 (9) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who enjoyed an excellent campaign last year, the highlight his Group 1 Nunthorpe win at York (5f, good to firm); not quite at his best yet this season, but a close second in the Group 2 Temple at Haydock (5f, soft) was no disgrace and he stumbled leaving the stalls when a beaten favourite last time; tops the ratings and commands major respect. |
2/1 |
14/1
Form: 221143 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (12) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Some good runs in defeat this April-July and he's well treated on that form; however, this 8yo wasn't performing at the same level in the second half of the summer and needs to raise his game back from a two-month break. |
12/1 |
|
107 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb
|
|
14/1
Form: 84-424 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (4) |
4th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Wins both came first time out but he ran poorly for his new yard on comeback five weeks ago, having struggled during a limited campaign last year; often pulls hard and has plenty to prove now. |
8/1 |
|
11 (4) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case. |
16/1 |
|
11 (4) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 26-390
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark. |
11/2 |
|
7th 1 (13) |
27th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 2-4194
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 11 (15) |
20th Aug 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
prominent towards near side, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
25/1 |
|
10th 10 (16) |
17th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
towards near side, never better than mid-division |
14/1 |
|
4th 20 (26) |
30th Jul 2022 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
raced near side, led against near rail, ridden when groups merged 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon rallied, kept on final 110yds |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: -85205 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 10 (14) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Last win was in 2023; prominent racer ran well first time out last year when third over 7.5f at Roscommon; also third over same C&D in October. |
18/1 |
|
11 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims. |
8/1 |
|
11 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 784620
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (5) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Well handicapped on the pick of last year's AW form and he may have needed his comeback run at Thirsk in May; however, this 9yo was well beaten and is without a win on turf since September 2021; others are more compelling. |
40/1 |
|
14th 13 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 1300-8 C
Last run: 97 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (13) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Suited by the drop to a Class 5 at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win; not judged too harshly on reappearance effort behind Thunder Star as he went without blinkers; the aids are back on today but he's drawn wide. |
20/1 |
|
14 (13) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Suited by the drop to a Class 5 at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win; not judged too harshly on reappearance effort behind Thunder Star as he went without blinkers; the aids are back on today but he's drawn wide. |
20/1 |
|
14th 6 (15) |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Suited by the drop to this grade at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win, but the blinkers he wore towards the end of last season are now removed; others preferred. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 25-112
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Scored off a career-low mark to land his eighth success, at Epsom (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; back up 2lb but has recorded back-to-back wins previously so cannot be discounted. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has a C&D win (in 2021) on his CV but ended last year in poor form and made a low-key reappearance last month; needs to turn a corner. |
20/1 |
|
13th 8 (16) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
In fine form in the first half of 2025 but he ended that campaign with a couple of low-key efforts; can go well fresh and he returns off a dangerous mark so he is worth a market check. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: -01022 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 11 (13) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Smart in his prime and a multiple winner over the years but became disappointing after last season's winning reappearance and was last of 20 when back in action at York in May; needs to turn things around. |
33/1 |
|
20th 11 (2) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; understandably not the force of old but won on 2025 reappearance (off 6lb higher) and has a strong York record (6-18). |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 222143
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (15) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right. |
10/1 |
|
9th 6 (8) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running. |
9/2 |
|
7th 10 (4) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: -25218 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (7) |
10th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Dropped a long way in the weights and his Epsom reappearance seven weeks ago was encouraging; could take a good step forward and is respected despite his advancing years. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
23rd Apr 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Second in the 2022 Dash over C&D off 8lb higher before winning a valuable handicap at Ascot; high in the weights for much of 2023 but he ran well at Ascot on his last two starts; has gone well fresh in the past and he returns with his yard in good form; draw not ideal but lots to like otherwise. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 894100 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (10) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran with 19 wins on his CV, including three editions of this race and a narrow success at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; drawn on the outside today and doesn't have much margin for error off this mark but it won't be a surprise if he gives this a good shot. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Grand old veteran who can be forgiven his defeat in a Class 2 at York last time, having won at this level the time before at Beverley (2lb lower); had 119 races and yet this is his first visit here. |
16/1 |
|
18th 18 (4) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Hugely admirable 12yo whose seven York wins include this race in 2019 and 2021, and he built upon last month's reappearance second at Ripon (5f, good) to win at Beverley (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; however, there's a suspicion he may find a big-field Class 2 such as this too hot nowadays. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 845-77
Last run: 76 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
14th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong |
4/1 |
|
4th 3 (2) |
14th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong |
4/1 |
|
7th 2 (7) |
22nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Had a fine year in 2023, his first with this stable, when an Ayr Gold Cup win was the highlight; has only run well in one of his four starts this year and hopes rest on a wind operation having a positive effect; second and first in two runs at Newcastle. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 036547
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
16 (11) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 132101 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (8) |
23rd Feb 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Ended up dropping right away at Newcastle 13 days ago but that was his first run for five months and he's been dropped another 4lb for his troubles; likely to come good again soon, albeit perhaps in a race with fewer front-runners. |
12/1 |
|
10th 5 (6) |
10th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
led, headed but prominent after 1f, weakened inside final furlong |
14/1 |
|
12th 11 (10) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Thrived last year, including when blowing his rivals away in the corresponding event off a 9lb higher mark; he hasn't looked the same force this year, including after wind surgery, and connections now change his headgear; this looks a stronger renewal than last year too. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 7-1042
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (5) |
26th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Landed the 2022 Ayr Silver Cup on final run for previous yard; nowhere near that form since but latest effort wasn't devoid of promise; interesting dropped in grade off a reduced mark (11lb lower than for Ayr win). |
10/1 |
|
7th 9 (8) |
10th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Now 8lb lower than for his Ayr Silver Cup win in 2022; struggled for this yard last season though and he never threatened in a 6f handicap here on his seasonal return four weeks ago; too much to prove for now. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1165.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £610.86 |
| Tricast | £7600.37 |
| Trifecta | £22125.10 |
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