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- Prize money: £8316
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.90
- Place: £1.80
Form: 831182 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Enhanced his fine Chester record when a length winner there in late August (extended 7f; good to firm; acts on soft); the 4lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark which could be troublesome in this deep a handicap. |
40/1 |
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1st 9 (8) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Won over 7f here (good to soft) last August and runner-up in good 7f handicaps elsewhere on his last two starts (good to firm/good to soft); should be fine at today's distance and every chance he'll be thereabouts. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 443711 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (3) |
9th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Ran creditably behind smart Charyn when bidding for a second success in the Doncaster Mile (soft); only fifth in Group races since but has possibilities returned to Listed level. |
11/4 |
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5th 1 (2) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, raced in second against near rail |
9/1 |
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5th 2 (5) |
5th May 2024 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
A well-held third in this 12 months ago after winning a Listed race at Doncaster, in which she was no match for a subsequent Group 2 winner in this year's renewal; could strip fitter for that outing and a repeat of last year's peak efforts in a Group 3 at Epsom and the Group 1 Falmouth wouldn't see her far away; dangerous to pass over. |
13/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 84175 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (8) |
24th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
prominent in chasing group, pushed along over 3f out, soon outpaced and lost position, ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong |
7/2 |
|
3rd 19 (5) |
7th Oct 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear on inner, ridden up the centre 3f out, headway from 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on well and went third final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 (5) |
17th Sep 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
ducked left start, took keen hold, raced centre, in rear, shaken up when on outer 3f out, pushed along from 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 213345
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (9) |
7th Oct 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
prominent, shaken up under 3f out, edged left over 1f out, soon went third, weakened and lost third final 110yds |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
11th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, ridden and weakened gradually from over 2f out (jockey said filly was never travelling) |
7/4 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
3rd Aug 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and disputing second from over 1f out, went second towards finish, lost second final stride |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 721636 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (3) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since. |
12/1 |
|
6 (9) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid. |
16/1 |
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12 (10) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 23-124
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (2) |
7th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Made a successful stable/handicap debut after six months off at Nottingham (6f, good) in May, but her form regressed subsequently; needs the switch to Polytrack and first-time blinkers to bring about a resurgence. |
14/1 |
|
11 (16) |
1st Dec 2022 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
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5th 10 (10) |
5th Nov 2022 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Successful stable/handicap debut at Nottingham (6f, good) in May after six months off but lightly raced since; far from disgraced on first 7f attempt when sixth of 19 at York (good to soft) last month but slower conditions pose another question; cheekpieces on (has worn a hood). |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 621030 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (1) |
28th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed. |
9/1 |
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8th 6 (1) |
28th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed. |
9/1 |
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7th 9 (2) |
24th May 2024 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, headed under 2f out, lost second inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 026753
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise. |
10/1 |
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5th 9 (9) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Five turf wins at 6f-7f, the latest two over the latter trip on this track; he's had some excuses for low-key reappearances in the past but it's still a stretch to expect him to be on song for this one. |
8/1 |
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6 (3) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Multiple 6f-7f winner, including on soft; latest success came in classified company at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; best effort in handicaps since was back there on his penultimate start; should be thereabouts. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 5-7707 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (7) |
1st Nov 2022 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
midfield towards far side |
20/1 |
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5th 7 (5) |
25th Oct 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
12/1 |
|
9th 6 (13) |
7th Oct 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
taken down early, in rear on outer, pushed along over 3f out, short of room and switched left over 2f out, soon outpaced, made no impression |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: -66460 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (7) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Not far behind Spartan Fighter here last month and now 11lb better off; not so good at Southwell last time when the cheekpieces were left off; headgear back on today. |
6/1 |
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9th 8 (8) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Often slowly away, as when winning over C&D last February; three 6f runs since October have all been creditable and the step back up in trip could give him a lift. |
8/1 |
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2 (10) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three AW wins, the most recent over 7f at Southwell in February; respectable fourth, running on, over C&D last time when back from layoff; in the mix. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 754721
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| 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 |
12/1
Form: 114934 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (4) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Smooth win at Newcastle (7f) in December and now rated 2lb lower; that is a result of beating just one horse home in four subsequent starts; jury out for now. |
14/1 |
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9th 4 (9) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Justified favouritism over C&D in December; not in anything like the same form, beating a total of just one rival, in three outings since. |
20/1 |
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9th 6 (1) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Justified favouritism at Newcastle (7f) but failed to match the form in two starts on consecutive days later in December; yet to win over this trip; others preferred. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 44-225
Last run: 79 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (5) |
7th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
It's now 22 starts since her last victory and she came in a never-dangerous sixth of nine over C&D five days ago; she needs to take a step forward. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 301707 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (2) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Front-running 11yo with seven course wins, the latest gained over 1m (good) last spring; creditable placed efforts on his last three starts (including C&D) and should give it another good shot, for all this is a higher grade than he's been contesting. |
7/1 |
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3rd 9 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
11yo who won three times last year, including this race (good to firm); this front-runner has been placed at Pontefract (1m, good) and Ripon (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; 3-5 at Ayr and he's on the shortlist. |
8/1 |
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3rd 2 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
14-time winner including seven times at Ripon; his last success was off 5lb higher last summer and he returned to form with a second at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; hasn't run over this far for a long time but he used to be effective at this trip and most of his wins have been in May-August. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 519356 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (8) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark. |
16/1 |
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10th 7 (13) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out. |
5/1 |
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2 (9) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 34-380
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (6) |
16th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, prominent, lost position under 2f out, soon no impression |
11/2 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
6th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Only win was in a Thirsk novice back in June 2021; mixed form since; recent efforts not particularly inspiring; others stronger. |
13/2 |
|
9th 4 (1) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Lost his way during a limited campaign last year and has gone backwards this season, each time from the front; has it to prove on Tapeta debut. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 304005 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Made the frame over C&D at start of this month and again ran well on heavy ground when third behind Highfield Viking at Thirsk (7f, heavy) six days later; remains without a win since 2021, though, and drying ground will severely dent his appeal today. |
7/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Made the frame over C&D at start of this month and again ran well on heavy ground when third behind Highfield Viking at Thirsk (7f, heavy) six days later; remains without a win since 2021, though, and drying ground will severely dent his appeal today. |
7/1 |
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3rd 10 (7) |
9th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won five on the trot over 6f/7f in 2021 (on good to soft/soft/heavy and AW) but hasn't won since; good fourth after losing both front shoes at Catterick last week (7f, heavy); chance. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 080862 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (12) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
started quickly, led |
4/1 |
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2nd 7 (4) |
28th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
led, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
12/1 |
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4th 1 (4) |
12th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
11yo who returned to form when third off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft ground; patchy profile this year and he likes Musselburgh, but he's not ruled out. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 387320
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (9) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day. |
8/1 |
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3rd 12 (6) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
11th 10 (11) |
19th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
slowly away |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 209050 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (14) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
raced wide but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
12th 3 (14) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
raced wide but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
9th 5 (1) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in three consecutive starts here (7f/1m) between November 2022 and last December, but not so good in three runs back here at the start of 2024; has too much to prove on his return from seven months off. |
14/1 |
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| Tricast | £124.25 |
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