17.11
Good To FirmCalverts Carpets 50th Anniversary Hambleton Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £7776
- 1m 4f 8y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 513
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Awarded this race last year when also ridden by Becky Smith, and 6lb lower this time around; can't be totally written off but he's gone the wrong way over the last 12 months and was well beaten at 100-1 here last month. |
5/1 |
|
15th 8 (12) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Promoted to first in 1m4f handicap here (good to firm) last June and he races off 2lb lower today; however, he wasn't at his best last year on his final few runs for Edward Bethell, and failed to threaten over hurdles in the winter on his first two starts for this yard; may be best watched. |
50/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 322112 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (7) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence. |
25/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 114411 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (4) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Got back on the scoresheet over C&D (Class 4) last July but he's not really gone on from that and has been well held in his three runs this year; has dipped back below his last winning mark but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
13th Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Not at his best on his second start back from a break at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) nine days ago, but mainly consistent and is 1lb lower than when runner-up over C&D last September; not dismissed entirely. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
4th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, in rear |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 446443
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
22nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
stumbled start, pushed along briefly soon after start, raced in last |
11/2 |
|
12th 9 (14) |
8th Jul 2023 Good 1m 3f 175y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Won at Epsom (1m4f, soft) in April and good third at Ascot (1m4f, soft) next time; conditions should have been fine at Goodwood (1m6f, good to firm) last time but he was only sixth of eight and may find this too hot. |
14/1 |
|
6th 5 (5) |
27th May 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Grabbed the favoured stand rail when winning on soft ground at Epsom and a 4lb rise seemed to find him out at Ascot (again 1m4f on soft); may be vulnerable once more, though this faster surface won't faze him. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 225344
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Veteran who last May gained a ninth C&D win; his more recent form is not so encouraging, though, just fifth of eight over C&D 16 days ago; needs to bounce back. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: -26165 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Very useful dual-purpose performer; runner-up in Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen last summer and arrives on the back of a good effort on the Flat at Newmarket three weeks ago; very much one to consider back in this sphere. |
11/4 |
|
8th 2 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Saw daylight all too late when strong-finishing fifth in this race last year (much better than his 2024 performance in it); Meydan this January/February did not yield much (stiff tasks) but he's now 4lb lower than this time last year, too well handicapped to be ruled out; rare run in cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Useful on Flat and over hurdles; good second in notable summer handicap at Market Rasen on last attempt in this sphere; filled the same position, albeit comfortably beaten by Rubaud on same terms, in this contest 12 months ago; needs a personal best to go one better. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 265-
Last run: 284 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
6th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Flat winner in Britain; opened hurdles account at the sixth attempt, landing a C&D maiden in November; down the field in a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse last month; more relevant form in this context is his fourth placing in the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel; also managed a fine third on the Flat in the Naas November Handicap; makes plenty of appeal in this grade. |
9/4 |
|
14th 10 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner when trained by the Johnstons in UK; has run well in defeat over hurdles for this yard, notably in the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel; fine 3rd in the Naas November Handicap since; should go close back to hurdles. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 1-243
Last run: 93 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (7) |
3rd Sep 2022 Good To Firm 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent, pushed along home turn, weakened over 2f out |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 00-099 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
1m2f AW and 1m4f turf Flat winner (RPR 96); well below his best in that code for some time; well beaten on sole hurdles start in 2022; plenty to prove. |
16/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
reluctant to load, midfield |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
31st Jul 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Yard has won two of the last three runnings and his mark continues to fall; however, he struggled last year and was tailed off on last week's reappearance here; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
5/1
Form: -17411 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (6) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Four-time winner over 1m6f/1m4f on good to firm; not quite at his best this season (best of those runs was in June on second start) but well treated if back to his 2022 level. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 (3) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
prominent, outpaced 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 (4) |
20th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
raced in second, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened from over 1f out |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 501663
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Was having only his second AW start when successful at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last October and was back off the same mark when third of nine in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month; still unexposed in this sphere and one to consider back from a short break. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 (9) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
prominent |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
19th Jun 2024 Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 321355 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (8) |
18th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 (6) |
2nd Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
slowly away, in rear, going easily 2f out, headway from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong |
4/1 |
|
5th 2 (6) |
26th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Quite well handicapped on some of his placed form in ths spring (1m3f-1m6f) but was just a respectable fourth of seven when dropped back to 1m2f at Epsom last month and has a modest 1-20 strike-rate; others preferred. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 515212 BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 5th |
40/1 |
|
7 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 5th, outpaced and lost touch 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
40/1 |
|
8th 7 |
16th Dec 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, didn't jump with fluency, always behind |
100/1 |
Non-runners
Wor Willie, Strawman, Udaberri, Eklil
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.49 |
| Tricast | £125.72 |
| Trifecta | £124.00 |
Selections
Daily Mail:
Wor WillieDaily Express:
Sir Rumi