16.45
Signsafe Traffic Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £3996
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.20
Form: 224004 C
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (12) |
1st Oct 2022 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
towards rear, pushed along and switched right over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 (9) |
15th Sep 2022 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway and prominent over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on |
4/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 007547
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (10) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in March was still a big shock; may have needed his comeback run over 5f here ten days ago but he finished last of seven and needs to leave that form a long way behind. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 (8) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event here (6f) in March was still a big shock; the drop back in trip may have helped, but he's been on the sidelines since that last run and this is tougher back in a handicap on his return. |
6/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 010545 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Finished well for fourth over 7f here two starts ago ago but faded into sixth when back up to 1m in refitted blinkers here last time and remains without a win this year; cheekpieces given another whirl today. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 313738 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (1) |
12th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Third off 8lb higher at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in July; also effective on soft; however, he's failed to threaten on his last four starts. |
16/1 |
|
6th 12 (12) |
19th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Hasn't won since scoring off 14lb higher at Ripon in July last year (1m, good); well handicapped but recent efforts uninspiring. |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
5th Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
11lb lower than when winning at Ripon in July last year (1m, good), but hasn't been in top form this year; could revive with regular cheekpieces being replaced by blinkers (second time he's worn them, no improvement on previous occasion three years ago). |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 632584
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (3) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
10st 6lb |
Two wins this season and close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month; latest run was also on heavy when below form at Ayr (off his highest mark for a long time) but he's one to consider. |
11/1 |
|
7th 12 (7) |
12th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month and won comfortably at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) next time; only fourth of seven when unpenalised back at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) last Monday and a new 6lb higher mark has now kicked in, but he's not ruled out in view of his penultimate form. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
2nd Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Has done his winning in Class 6; however, he's ahead of the assessor, having escaped a penalty for last week's comfortable success in apprentice event over C&D (good to soft); strong chance off the same mark. |
15/8 |
10/1
Form: 544120 CD BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (10) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Three-time Musselburgh winner (1m-1m1f; beat Tacitus by a neck last August); mostly struggling this season, albeit did shape a bit better when fifth (beaten 2l) to Zumaaty and Temper Trap at Hamilton last week; stablemate of Onthebunny. |
25/1 |
|
5th 9 (4) |
23rd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 (3) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 1665
Last run: 97 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (5) |
15th Sep 2022 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, ridden and lost position over 2f out, soon beaten |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 312396
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (8) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who is 3-5 over 8.6f around here (one win came in a match) but has not set the world alight in four starts since returning from nine months off in June; others are more compelling. |
14/1 |
|
12th 10 (8) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
mounted in chute and taken down early, pressed leaders early, disputed lead after 1f, led narrowly after 2f, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out |
14/1 |
5/2
Form: -72131
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain. |
6/1 |
|
3 (6) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain. |
6/1 |
|
5th 10 (7) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Last win was at Doncaster (1m2f) in June 2023 but that was off 4lb higher; mixed record in just four runs this season but he ran respectably at Doncaster last time and could be in the mix if he can build on that. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: -27895
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though. |
5/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.95 |
| Tricast | £77.20 |
| Trifecta | £102.30 |
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