14.55
GoodQuintessential Theakston Best Handicap
- Prize money: £8100
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.70
Form: 523102 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (9) |
30th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Secured back-to-back wins over 6f here last summer but hasn't looked with it in his two runs this season. |
16/1 |
|
3 (9) |
30th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Secured back-to-back wins over 6f here last summer but hasn't looked with it in his two runs this season. |
16/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 195884 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (7) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018. |
7/2 |
|
9th 10 (7) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018. |
7/2 |
|
1st 12 (3) |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 5lb |
took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well |
9/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 1032-7 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (4) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't won for two years but made an encouraging return from his second wind op and a six-month layoff when runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month; holds claims if he can back up that run. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (6) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Has had wind surgery on two occasions, namely prior to reappearance success in 2024 (off 3lb higher) and prior to this 2026 seasonal debut; today may prove the time to catch him. |
16/1 |
|
10 (1) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Inconsistent this year but ran encouragingly over C&D returned to AW last time and has possibilities provided he builds on that effort; defied higher marks twice in this sphere in 2021. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 140872 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 16 (14) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Three wins on AW last year but his last turf success was in April 2022 and he returned to this sphere with a well-held sixth at Thirsk (6f, good; 12-1) last month; others are more appealing. |
16/1 |
|
6th 15 (17) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes. |
20/1 |
|
8th 12 (6) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 231573 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 (1) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ran away with a turf handicap here (5f, good to soft; blinkered first time) in July; two heavy defeats have followed and this looks a warm race in which to try and bounce back; no accessories this time. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 311232 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 19 (18) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won this race in 2022 as a 5yo; no sign of his enthusiasm waning this year, winning three 6f handicaps, and stepping back up in trip will suit after two good 5f efforts last month; chance. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Ideally suited by an easy 6f or stiff 5f and knows how to win; turned in a solid effort at his beloved Sandown last weekend and remains reliable despite his age, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 (3) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Multiple winner but went up 6lb for his 2l win at Haydock and that counted when fifth at Catterick; however, he does have a very solid record here. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 14-251 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (4) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Made all over 5f on seasonal debut and finished second on both starts since, latterly under Cara Tuke in 14-runner C&D (soft) contest 16 days ago; evidently in good nick; ought to give another good account. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
He has returned from a break in top form, winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton (good) before a solid second at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; returning to 6f no issue and he will be fine if it rains; should go well. |
100/30 |
16/1
Form: -08787
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (9) |
3rd Mar 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Returned with an encouraging debut for yard over 5f early last month; failed to reproduce that form over the same trip here last time. |
11/4 |
|
6 (2) |
24th Feb 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
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6th 4 (6) |
3rd Feb 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Winner in Britain for John Gosden and Michael Dods; regressive form last year but returned with very encouraging debut for yard over C&D early last month, staying on well for today's rider after tardy start to finish third to Mehman and Primo Uomo; respected. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 296105 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (3) |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent. |
10/1 |
|
9th 7 (5) |
13th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since. |
33/1 |
|
9th 7 (5) |
31st May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
awkward start, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 725711 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| 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 |
13/2
Form: 4-0302 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (14) |
1st Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
BHA-rated 100 at one stage; off for a year before returning to action with an impressive success at Thirsk in September (stable debut); a shade disappointing at York next time but he bounced back with a bang with a cosy success here in November (2-2 on AW, both over C&D); this is a better race but a 3lb rise isn't excessive and a promising apprentice's claim is handy; not discounted. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 (8) |
14th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Returned from the thick end of a year on the sidelines with an impressive display at Thirsk in September, capitalising on some help from the handicapper; no excuses when eighth at York last month but this represents a less-demanding assignment and he won his novice over C&D, albeit back in April 2019; high on the list. |
5/1 |
|
8th 17 (11) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
raced far side, towards rear |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £78.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £73.88 |
| Tricast | £951.21 |
| Trifecta | £1035.60 |
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