19.30
Standard To SlowRead Nicky Henderson’s Cheltenham blog@unibetracing Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £7731
- 1m 7f 218y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.10
- Place: £4.70
Form: 1/244/
Last run: 638 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (2) |
13th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Very lightly raced, with ten runs in five years, and although smart form for these connections in 2023 included a C&D win and a close second in the Northumberland Plate, he hasn't been eased back to that level in two starts following another absence; down in grade but questions for now. |
7/1 |
|
14th 15 (11) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Nine races overall and only three in more than three years with current connections; they include however a close second in this race in 2023; he's 4lb lower today and made a satisfactory return from 637 days off when fourth of nine at Kempton (2m, AW; Who's Glen second) three months ago; another big run on this second crack at the Plate may well be in the offing. |
8/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: -71123 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (10) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Some creditable efforts over 2m this year and he wasn't far behind Red Flyer in a Class 2 over C&D (sixth of 13) last time; his losing run is mounting up but he's edging down the weights and could go well on this drop back in grade. |
14/1 |
|
6th 13 (7) |
1st Mar 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
pushed along soon after start, towards rear after 2f |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
24th Feb 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, soon outpaced, rallied from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge |
16/1 |
5/2
Form: 126-64 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run and he was tried in blinkers when a below-par seventh of ten in 1m6f handicap at Goodwood 30 days ago; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
1st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Multiple winner who stays well but has failed to beat a rival in his last two races, with and without a visor; now tries blinkers. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins here including over this trip, but he ran very poorly on his return from four months off at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a fortnight ago, especially as he proven fresh; visor returns. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: /4265-
Last run: 300 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Longstanding maiden under both codes but he was running well when crashing out two from home at Taunton 17 days ago (3m, good); enters the reckoning. |
7/1 |
|
9 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Didn't fire on latest outing but began handicap hurdle career with encouraging thirds at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) and Fakenham (2m7f, good); 4lb lower now and Philip Armson claims 3lb today; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Fair stayer on the Flat (albeit a maiden); third in both handicap hurdles, more recently when upped to 2m7f at Fakenham (good) a fortnight ago, but needs to find something extra here; cheekpieces refitted. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 0/208- D
Last run: 314 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (4) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
On a reduced mark but he returned from an absence in March and has failed to shine on his three starts this year; major turnaround needed. |
20/1 |
|
10th 10 (7) |
12th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Four wins (1m4f-2m) on turf in 2021 during first campaign for this yard; lightly raced since and there's a serious question whether enough ability remains, as his last serious impact was at Meydan in February 2022, but his stable (runs plenty in this field) is one to note in major staying handicaps. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 181-43 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
1st Jul 2023 Good 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
0-6 this year but ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m6f) most recently; interesting off a workable mark in the retained headgear, with the return to 2m looking ideal; C&D winner in 2021. |
2/1 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
16th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
2lb lower than when successful at Chelmsford (2m, AW) last November, but recent efforts raise doubts over whether she can take advantage so she needs the first-time blinkers to help turn things around. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: -55620 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (8) |
2nd Apr 2024 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has been a useful stayer in his time but losing run is up to 16, despite him having fallen 21lb below his last winning mark, and last two efforts were well below his best; best to look elsewhere. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
2nd Apr 2024 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has been a useful stayer in his time but losing run is up to 16, despite him having fallen 21lb below his last winning mark, and last two efforts were well below his best; best to look elsewhere. |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 (6) |
27th Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2022; however, recent form is nowhere near that level and he finished behind two of these rivals here five weeks ago; losing sequence looks set to continue. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.71 |
| Trifecta | £81.50 |
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