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StandardSpreadex Sports Cheltenham Festival Specials Handicap
- Prize money: £4291.88
- 0m 7f 1y
- Class 6
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: -31215 CD BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (5) |
13th May 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Winner of 12 AW races, three of them this year at 6f and 7f on this track; the weights favour Navy Drums on their C&D form in February (his most recent 6f run here) but the latter had the better run of the two by some way; continues in very good form and looks sure to go well. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 12 (5) |
26th Apr 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
He has been in good form all year, winning three times at this track (once over 6f and twice over this trip); went close again last time and he should find this being run to suit; still on a winnable mark. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
25th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
towards rear |
2/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 2657-6 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Turf maiden (0-13) who has gained four 7f wins on AW, the most recent of which was at Lingfield in March; twice placed during the summer, losing out by a neck (third) at Salisbury on penultimate start; returns from a break. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Four-time winner on the AW and 0-12 on turf, but was only beaten a head and a short head into third of 13 in an amateur riders' event at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; 1lb higher, but still shortlisted. |
3/1 |
|
3 (13) |
23rd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Can lead; four AW wins at 7f but 0-11 on turf and the way he was finishing at Brighton in May suggests he won't be one of the stronger finishers with extra emphasis on stamina on this track. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 9562-6 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (6) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Had a luckless passage at Bath last month but had a clearer run through when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) five days ago, travelling strongly and doing it comfortably; carries a 4lb penalty for that success and looks the one to beat. |
7/4 |
|
1st 6 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Tough sort who last won on turf more than a year ago but he had a luckless run at Bath recently (extended 5f, good; no aids, as today); acts on this track and versatile regarding the ground; can't rule out. |
13/2 |
|
6th 11 (8) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Hold-up performer who won four times last year including off 4lb higher at Brighton (7f, good to firm); two solid efforts on AW since rejoining Tony Carroll last month and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks back on turf; tongue-tie and blinkers are removed but he has won without headgear. |
9/1 |
9/2
Form: -42562
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (1) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip. |
5/1 |
|
8th 12 (1) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip. |
5/1 |
7/2
Form: 50-073 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (2) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
His last four wins have come over C&D; not at his best on his last two starts but he went close over a mile here in November and he races off the same mark today; needs taking seriously. |
11/4 |
|
10th 1 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer. |
12/1 |
|
10th 1 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 06-506 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (9) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Third run back with Tony Carroll when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Bath (5.7f) last Friday and he did it in good style; that gives him a big chance under just a 4lb penalty but he's run with credit at Brighton only once from eight visits. |
9/4 |
|
1st 6 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Hasn't threatened in two AW runs for new yard this spring but he's now 6lb lower than for his last win in November and two of his three turf wins have come over C&D (good to firm); should get a good tow into this race and he's in the mix back at this track. |
6/1 |
|
4 (7) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Dual course winner but yet to fire this term, finishing only seventh of nine in 5f Wolverhampton AW handicap last month; has run well in these aids in the past. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.24 |
| Trifecta | £53.90 |