16.05
Good To FirmBetfair Be Friendly Handicap
- Prize money: £37800
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.30
- Place: £2.70
Form: 321010 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
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 |
4/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: -51038 CD BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (11) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Slow-starter; on a dangerous mark but he is without a win since October 2023 and one 7f run didn't see him improve for the trip. |
28/1 |
|
10th 9 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Useful on his day but is on a long losing run and has a doubt over current form; by no means sure to take advantage of a reduced mark. |
25/1 |
|
8th 11 (6) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Well beaten at Doncaster on his return but he wasn't well drawn and has a modest record fresh; stepping up to 7f will give him more time to claw back the ground he's likely to forfeit at the start; on a dangerous mark and he's a lively outsider, for all his losing run stretches back to October 2023. |
20/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 252180 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| 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 |
9/2
Form: 400491 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (9) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time. |
4/1 |
|
7 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner. |
10/1 |
|
7 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 054004 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| 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 |
12/1
Form: 6406-3 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 14 (12) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Multiple winner, including here; quiet this season but it was the same last campaign before he won on his third outing; handy mark. |
20/1 |
|
17th 1 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Eight-time winner, including twice over C&D; shaped as if retaining ability when eighth of ten at Nottingham (40-1) on return but may need another run to put him spot-on. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (10) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 513614 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (9) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
1 (9) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
17lb lower than when winning at Ascot last September (5f, good to firm; completing a quick double) having been badly out of form since; usually ridden by Amie Waugh; down to Class 5 in a handicap for the first time. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: -99783 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| 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 |
14/1
Form: 941000 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Legendary 12yo who has won 18 of his 117 races; fine second at Ripon on reappearance (5f, good), rain will help and although yet to win in four runs here, wouldn't rule him out. |
13/2 |
16/1
Form: 852050 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
20/1
Form: 0-0578 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (17) |
16th Sep 2022 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
slowly away, towards rear, ridden and some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous |
25/1 |
|
9 (6) |
3rd Sep 2022 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Shaped quite well in a good Ascot handicap on her return in July but she hasn't kicked on from it; others have more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
|
8th 3 (8) |
17th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, towards far side, never better than mid-division |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 366761 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (2) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Has a stunning record at this meeting, winning four of his five attempts, including this race for the last three years (soft, good and good to soft); well held of late but he ran no worse last time out than he had in his prep race before the 2023 win and he's weighted to have a big chance despite being 3lb wrong; Hollie Doyle rode for his 2021 win; drying ground could be the sticking point, however. |
5/1 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
20th Jun 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
bumped start, midfield, switched right and some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out |
10/1 |
|
12th 10 (3) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Unplaced in this race in 2021 and 2023 and short of his best when last seen on AW in February; his last three wins have come in the same 5f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and that race looks a better fit than today's. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 9506-0 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (7) |
1st Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
slightly awkward start, raced centre |
40/1 |
|
14th 1 (8) |
7th Sep 2022 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
prominent, pushed along and lost position over 3f out, in rear from over 2f out |
40/1 |
|
12 (5) |
3rd Sep 2022 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Has dropped a long way in the weights but he made a low-key stable debut at Kempton 32 days ago and others have more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
Copper Knight, Sunday Sovereign, Corazon, Lord Riddiford, Barbill
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £74.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £55.26 |
| Tricast | £632.19 |
| Trifecta | £582.80 |