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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
5th 4 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Talented on the Flat and open to improvement on second hurdle start; however, he was about 14l behind Minstrel Knight when sixth at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month and may be of greater interest when back in headgear. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice here last autumn, over 1m4f and over today's trip of 1m2f; hasn't won this season but he has dropped to a good mark and could go well. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
11yo who was a close third over 1m1f at Ayr two starts ago and is versatile trip-wise; however, Ayr brings out the best in him and he was well beaten at Musselburgh last time; 0-4 here, with last visit coming last June. |
25/1 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 (3) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender. |
13/2 |
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