14.30
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- Prize money: £5616
- 0m 5f 212y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 426178
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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4th 13 (3) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Seems to be going through the motions and his losing run stretches back over two years; needs to stop the slide but he's on a dangerous mark if staging a revival, so impossible to rule out. |
18/1 |
Form: 396168 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (6) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
8/1 |
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6th 2 (6) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
8/1 |
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7th 1 (2) |
28th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened |
7/2 |
Form: 9-0500
Last run: 74 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (2) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021. |
5/1 |
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6th 6 (8) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up. |
7/1 |
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7th 21 (9) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect. |
14/1 |
Form: 130364 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Placed three consecutive times in May-July, most recently when close second off today's mark at York (5f, good to firm); behind Democracy Dilemma when mid-pack in big field at Glorious Goodwood last week but that certainly wasn't a bad run; can make his presence felt. |
3/1 |
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16th 22 (23) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Played his part in a strong pace last time at York yet hung around to finish a half-length behind winner Ziggy's Triton; has little margin for error off this mark and other pace influences temper enthusiasm. |
25/1 |
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2nd 3 (4) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Enjoyed a productive summer last year and he returned to action with a career-best effort at Southwell in January; solid runs in defeat on his last two starts; another big run on the cards. |
10/1 |
Form: -08360 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Form: 004010 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back. |
12/1 |
Form: 221289 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (1) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Cheekpieces on for the first time when ending a long losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July; backed it up with a good third of 11 at Hamilton (5f) a week ago; must enter calculations back up to 6f with headgear retained. |
14/1 |
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3rd 7 (12) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Had first-time cheekpieces (retained) when making all at Ayr (5f, good to firm) a month ago for his first win in a while; put back up 4lb but still has handicapping scope if the headgear works again. |
4/1 |
Form: 47-081 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (8) |
4th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Four-time winner over 6f for Tim Easterby, including on the old Fibresand surface at Southwell; didn't show much on her stable debut over C&D last time (behind Ultramarine) and best to look elsewhere. |
25/1 |
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7 (5) |
18th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Mostly consistent on turf this year for Tim Easterby, sold for 5,500gns after finishing third of nine at Redcar four weeks ago; rarely seen on AW but did win at Southwell (Fibresand) earlier in career. |
12/1 |
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3rd 1 (7) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
String of good efforts in July and August, winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) and placed on five other occasions; not at his best at Pontefract 11 days ago though and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend. |
10/1 |
Form: 004830 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (1) |
10th Feb 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Veteran who has raced mainly at sprint trips and failed to get home on sole attempt over 7f (three starts ago); opposed back up in distance. |
25/1 |
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8 (6) |
2nd Feb 2023 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
10yo who is inconsistent and has won just one of his last 26 starts; however, that was over C&D in October and he was a fair fourth over C&D last Thursday; capable of a bold bid if on another going day. |
16/1 |
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4th 11 (2) |
26th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner in October and he didn't run badly back here 16 days ago; 7f no good to him last week and he's on a fair mark if this is a good day. |
25/1 |
Form: 236145 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (9) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of dash, setting a good pace at Catterick 17 days ago before weakening into third (Tuscan Point second but 8lb worse off today); likely to make a beeline for the stands' rail and more minor money could be on the cards. |
5/1 |
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3rd 3 (6) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
The old man of the party but he still likes to get on with it and has a good record here; solid comeback second on AW in January wasn't built on but he's back down to the same mark he won this race from last year; that was a fourth C&D win and he has to enter calculations. |
8/1 |
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11th 5 (4) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Front-runner; ended 2025 campaign with a C&D second and filled the same position on his return in January, again over C&D; backward step last time but capable of a prominent showing off this mark. |
10/1 |
Betting Forcast
11/2 Ventura Express, 7/1 Oso Rapido, 7/1 Vintage Clarets, 7/1 Spring Is Sprung, 9/1 Embour, 7/1 Muscika, 9/1 Jordan Electrics, 9/2 Impeller, 9/1 Dark Shot, 12/1 Birkenhead
Non-runners
Muscika
Verdict
A case can be made for a few of these, but VENTURA EXPRESS gets the verdict given he didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when eighth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (second in his group behind a subsequent winner) and can race off a 2lb lower mark. Dark Shot is weighted to have a big say if on his A-game, as is Vintage Clarets (second choice) who has been keeping better company and returns from a break after being gelded. Jordan Electrics completes the shortlist.[Peter Entwistle]