16.35
Good To SoftWilliam Hill Pick Your Places Handicap
- Prize money: £6426
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.60
- Place: £1.70
Form: 273232 BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (1) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut in April, but didn't run badly when third of six over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; 1lb lower now and Ashley Lewis claims his useful 5lb; considered. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
C&D (good to soft) winner in August 2024 who won at Lingfield (good to firm) and Ffos Las (again 5f, good) last year; couldn't repeat his win in that Lingfield event 12 days ago and this looks a warmer race than the ones he regularly contests; still not dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Turned in an excellent effort when winning the corresponding race from stall 1 (14 ran) last May, flying out of the stalls and able to get to the stands' rail after one furlong; also won at Ffos Las in July and both victories were achieved off a higher mark than today's; not at best last time but his reappearance had been encouraging; should make a bold bid. |
6/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 555590 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (3) |
28th Nov 2022 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
taken down early |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
19th Nov 2022 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
prominent, pushed along home turn, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
8th Nov 2022 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
midfield, raced wide from over 3f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong |
6/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 514284 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
20th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 632044 D
Last run: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25th 23 (5) |
24th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Has had a say in 6f Listed races on last two starts (good to soft/good to firm) but now 15lb higher than her latest handicap defeat, at Epsom in April, which surely puts the brakes on in this company. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 4 (8) |
26th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
4yo who has been progressive this year and ran a cracker when fourth in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; effective on fast ground in the past and could be thereabouts. |
13/2 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
6th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
In good form in 5f handicaps at Southwell (AW; won) and Epsom (close third) this season, while shaping as if this return to 6f will suit; however, has the worst chance at the weights in this higher grade. |
40/1 |
5/1
Form: 517351 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (8) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 (8) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal. |
8/1 |
|
8th 7 (4) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Back to form to capitalise on a reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; nudged back up 3lb but retains handicapping scope on last year's form. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 680830
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (9) |
6th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
19th 86 |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb
|
Off the mark at the 20th attempt at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June; however, he's failed to kick on from that; unproven on slow ground. |
66/1 |
|
13th 14 (5) |
19th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Off the mark at the 20th attempt when sweeping through from the back at Thirsk in June (6f, good to firm); beaten off this mark twice since and even his best form this year might not be enough here. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 009480
Last run: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (5) |
24th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dropped right out on his sole course run, in May, but comes into it on his best turf form and also some AW handicap runs over the winter; capable of a big run at this easier level. |
8/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
13th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Now 15lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last November; that is indicative of a decline in his form though and the return to turf didn't help matters at Bath three weeks ago. |
16/1 |
100/30
Form: 142092 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (5) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both of his wins from 41 starts have been on turf, the most recent in October 2023, but he was unlucky not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 31 days ago; each-way claims if things drop right for this hold-up performer. |
7/1 |
|
5th 6 (9) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Always had his quirks and again hung left when a beaten-favourite at Southwell last time; usually dropped in and that will likely be the case again from the outside stall, in which case he'll need things to pan out ideally down from 7f. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-13 on AW but he is fully effective on Tapeta; the step up to 7f didn't yield instant dividends at Wolverhampton 16 days ago but he didn't get chance to show his true colours, tight for room inside the final furlong and having to switch right before keeping on steadily; this more spacious track could see him in a better light. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 41-639 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (2) |
30th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Saw his run of good form come to an end when eighth in 6f Southwell handicap 13 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though. |
10/1 |
|
4th 12 (2) |
30th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Saw his run of good form come to an end when eighth in 6f Southwell handicap 13 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 105335 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a fifth (in Class 3 company); has only run to form once this year, finishing third to Harry Brown at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last month; below par last time but if he is to revive it is likely to be under these conditions. |
8/1 |
|
7th 5 (5) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 4f 217y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Has won five times on turf but is not the force of old; has dropped a career-low mark but this race looks too competitive. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 (7) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Front-runner with a C&D win on his record; 6lb lower than when seeing off seven rivals at Newbury last summer (5f, good to firm) but not easily recommended on 2026 evidence and he will find easier races to dominate than this. |
13/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £64.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £67.80 |
| Tricast | £289.95 |
| Trifecta | £291.60 |
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