19.30
Standard To SlowNorwich Inns ‘The Sign Of Excellence’ Handicap
- Prize money: £3996
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: -52611 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (8) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Completed an AW hat-trick in the autumn of 2022, but despite having dropped below the marks he defied for his last two wins he has fallen just short of late; down another 1lb but others look more compelling. |
7/1 |
|
4th 5 (1) |
30th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won final three AW starts in 2022, at 7f and 1m; missed 2023 and slow to find form again but he gave way only late on at Kempton recently (first run following wind surgery) and too well treated to ignore. |
3/1 |
|
4th 12 (8) |
14th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Ended 2022 on a sharp upward curve but he missed 2023 and it's taken him a while to find his feet this year; latest third to Dutch Kingdom at Lingfield was better though and a subsequent wind operation could prompt another step forward. |
10/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 237111 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Very respectable 12-76 record for one who plies his trade in this sort of grade; vast majority of those wins came on AW but he can do it on turf and latest third over C&D (good to firm), while beaten a fair way, wasn't a bad effort; has dropped back down to his career-low mark. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
11-time AW scorer but sole turf win was three years ago; some creditable efforts on Polytrack for new yard this year but he's been out of sorts at Wolverhampton in last two runs; has some questions to answer and he looks opposable back on turf. |
20/1 |
|
8th 5 (1) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
12-74; sits below last winning mark and filled the runner-up berth at Lingfield (1m2f) on penultimate start; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) over 8.5f here latest; trainer also saddles Three on Thursday. |
14/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 732694 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (13) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Last run at Kempton saw him finish a close second off a 15lb higher mark and that was as recent as March; likely to exploit his drop in the weights at some point but perhaps in a less competitive race than this. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has looked on the downgrade in recent times, coming 16lb down the weights this year; hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice, though, and a better showing wouldn't surprise back in the usual cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Usually seen over 1m and a return to 1m2f ten days ago did not yield anything; 12lb lower than at start of the year but others have more pressing claims. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 53-163 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (9) |
8th Jun 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Kempton and Wolverhampton; solid second at Lingfield in April (1m) and heavy ground excuses his defeat at Goodwood last month; still to prove his stamina and could prove vulnerable. |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 (3) |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Second in a good 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, he has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground. |
6/1 |
|
14 (9) |
22nd Apr 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Good second in 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: -26646
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (12) |
9th Nov 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Went desperately close over C&D on her handicap debut in May (well backed); hasn't built on that since, including after a wind op last time; on a dangerous mark if the return to Kempton and the addition of accessories has a positive effect. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
8th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, switched right and ridden over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, not pace to challenge |
100/30 |
25/1
Form: 04-249
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (1) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Scored at Yarmouth (11.5f) in October and is knocking on the door again, runner-up over C&D nine days ago; he can go well again off an unchanged mark. |
6/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Scored at Yarmouth (11.5f) in October and is knocking on the door again, runner-up over C&D nine days ago; he can go well again off an unchanged mark. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
31st Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
C&D win last December; off the mark for the year when winning a Yarmouth handicap (11.5f, soft) in good style in October; ran well over 1m2f here four weeks ago, carried right by the errant winner, and he's capable of another prominent showing. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 475317 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
21st Dec 2022 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Won twice this year and on the premises on last two outings; huge majority of his AW races have been on Polytrack but he's 2-2 at Wolverhampton, albeit in a claimer and seller (2019 and 2021); stamina beyond 1m (unconvincing in both attempts) may be more of a worry. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (13) |
9th Nov 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Game effort to win a C&D handicap in September; another solid run here four weeks ago and returning to Class 5 company in his favour; might prove vulnerable to an improver. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (2) |
12th Oct 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
towards rear, headway and prominent when pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on final 110yds (jockey said gelding suffered interference at the start) |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 410567 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (5) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Record of 10-33 on AW features six wins at Wolverhampton, including in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; close fourth at Lingfield for an encouraging start to his 2026 campaign; fighting chance. |
7/2 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Best known as a Wolverhampton specialist (six wins), but is 2-5 over C&D and the middle leg of his hat-trick early last year included this race off 3lb lower; interesting. |
7/1 |
|
10th 4 (7) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Has a much better stirke-rate on AW than on turf; form dipped back in this sphere when last seen; on a difficult mark and isn't the percentage call. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 046966 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (1) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has won his last two races, the latest over this C&D in August by 3l; interesting off this 4lb higher mark. |
4/1 |
|
3 (6) |
26th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Triple AW winner (including here) who was on a long losing run until popping up in a Windsor classified (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; had previously looked a little unlucky when second in a similar event over C&D in March; chance. |
6/1 |
|
4 (7) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Triple AW scorer but is on a long losing sequence; modest fourth in classified contest at Windsor (11.5f) when last seen seven weeks ago, taking turf record to 0-12. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 644442
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (5) |
10th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
took keen hold, raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened final 110yds |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
1st Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Longstanding, regressive maiden who's been tried over various trips in various forms of headgear and who's undergone wind surgery since last seen in the spring; Fayasel looks his yard's best chance. |
9/1 |
|
3 (7) |
23rd May 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Looked as though he had a race in him when third at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) and Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March, but last four efforts have been modest and he is now 0-16; others preferred. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 010803
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (2) |
25th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Both turf wins have been in France, but his other success came on this surface (1m2f) early last year; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Forge Valley Lad over the same trip back here this month (attempted to make all), but is yet to prove he wants this far; cheekpieces return. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
3rd Feb 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
C&D winner last January and added a soft-ground handicap in France to his tally in the summer; inconsistent of late but down in the weights and new headgear is given a spin today. |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (2) |
8th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Two of his three wins have been in France, the other coming at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) a year go; just behind Star Shield when third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but this may be an insufficient test for him now. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 216401 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Resurgent 8yo who has rattled off a hat-trick on AW this spring including a clearcut win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; this is tougher off 9lb higher but he remains feasibly treated on his old form and is a five-time winner on turf; key player. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 (2) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Returned to form when landing a C&D handicap last month and followed up under a 4lb penalty at Lingield (1m) a week later; another 4lb higher here but he can't be dismissed in his bid for the hat-trick. |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning at Wolverhampton last week (8.6f; ridden by Billy Loughnane); 4lb penalty to shoulder but he won off a higher mark as recently as October; one of two solid contenders for Tony Carroll. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 612397 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (4) |
7th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Just one win from 17 starts and he's finished out the back in his three for this yard; mark is tumbling but he needs to turn things around back in trip; cheekpieces added. |
33/1 |
|
11th 2 (5) |
18th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Just one win from 16 starts and out the back both starts for this yard; dropping in the weights but stamina has to be taken on trust. |
33/1 |
|
6th 8 (9) |
28th Aug 2023 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Should take well to Epsom as he's locally trained now and shaped encouragingly at similar Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on final run for previous yard; blew the start on debut for new stable; each-way hopes granted a clean break. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 61054P
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
23rd Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Made all in a maiden at Beverley last June and she's also effective on Tapeta; however, she hasn't gone on from her summer win and needs to find something extra now back from a break in first-time headgear. |
10/1 |
|
14th 7 (2) |
9th Nov 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
The handicapper has been on top since her maiden win at Beverley in June; pulled up at Chelmsford last month (reportedly took a false step turning into the home straight); a career best is required. |
20/1 |
|
5 (8) |
8th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
ducked right start, soon recovered and prominent on outer, went second over 6f out, lost second and prominent 4f out, ridden and lost position 3f out, lost touch and well behind when pulled up over 1f out (jockey said filly took a false step turning into the home straight) |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £43.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £51.83 |
| Tricast | £299.89 |
| Trifecta | £310.90 |