19.45
StandardSt. Valentine’s Weekend Handicap
- Prize money: £5050.8
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £2.20
Form: 413-21 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (7) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Third at Chelmsford three weeks ago but that's more his scene, with all three career wins coming on the AW; 0-13 on turf. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
2nd Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
6th 12 (11) |
23rd Aug 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
slowly away |
14/1 |
4/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 46-171 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before). |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 527-73
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (2) |
2nd May 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
7f and 8.5f Tapeta winner; below par on his final start of last year and on his return at Wolverhampton; capable of being competitive from this mark but is not the most reliable. |
13/2 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
2nd May 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
led narrowly, switched right and against near rail soon after start, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
13/2 |
|
9th 8 (6) |
31st Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner one year ago; ended 2024 with a couple of fair efforts at Chelmsford; has an absence to contend with but this is his first foray into 0-50 company and he's a serious player. |
9/2 |
3/1
Form: 20-413 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (5) |
14th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
pressed leader, led after 1f, headed then sustained duel with winner inside final furlong, just held |
15/2 |
|
7th 7 (8) |
25th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Three of his five wins have come at this track; not at his best on turf the last twice but he's edging back down the weights and a better showing can't be ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
9th 9 (9) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Five-time AW winner but made it 0-12 on turf when finishing last at Brighton, where he ran well to be third the time before; even if back on song, all his wins have come at a lower level than this. |
25/1 |
11/4
Form: -41511 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (2) |
9th Jul 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Three wins early in the year, including over C&D off a 7lb higher mark in February; not beaten many home in his last seven starts (often slowly away) but the return of the visor may help and he's got the ability to go well. |
12/1 |
|
10th 6 (6) |
26th Jun 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
slowly away, in rear |
16/1 |
|
13th 9 (10) |
13th Jun 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Did very well in early part of this year, winning three times (7f-8.6f), but has been out of form in recent weeks and needs to turn things around. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 5/75-9 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
31st Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran who showed his first worthwhile form following a long absence when fourth, beaten 3.25l, behind Al Baahy at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (cheekpieces first time); far from certain to be in the same form again. |
20/1 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner two years ago but he's beaten a total of two rivals in six starts for new trainer following an absence; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a major revival. |
20/1 |
|
13th 2 (4) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Three-time winner, most recently over 9.4f at Wolverhampton early in 2024, but has very weak form claims on what he's shown this year. |
66/1 |
8/1
Form: 65654- CD
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (15) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts. |
9/2 |
|
6 (2) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher. |
9/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.52 |
| Trifecta | £178.60 |
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