17.13
SoftBrian Dixon Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £4527.4
- 1m 0f 100y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1256-1 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (4) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Down the field at Southwell last time but that was a rare AW start; prior to that he was an unlucky runner-up at Beverley (8.4f, heavy) and he won this race on heavy ground in 2024; finished fourth last year; key player. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (3) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Losing run is up to 13 but he went close at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in July and backed that up with a good second at Beverley (8.4f, heavy) last month; only 1lb higher back on AW and he should be in the thick of things again. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
0-12 since winning off 2lb higher at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) in June last year, but has gone close a couple of times in that period as when beaten a head and a neck into third of 14 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month (winner has gone in again twice since); goes very well on soft ground and has won twice here (7f/8.5f); a player. |
9/2 |
5/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 0500-4 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (7) |
24th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
raced in second, weakened over 1f out |
9/1 |
|
6th 3 (10) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
prominent, drifted right after 1f |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (8) |
9th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
switched right soon after start, took keen hold, led |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 452678
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 (2) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
On a losing sequence but seemed rejuvenated by the refitting of a hood when a good third of ten in 7f Beverley handicap last month, nearest finish having had to wait for a run over 1f out; course winner who is effective over this shorter trip and a likely player off a reduced mark. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 11 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive. |
33/1 |
|
15th 17 (1) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around. |
40/1 |
6/1
Form: -75148 D
Last run: 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
6/1
Form: 754483 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (2) |
28th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
7/2 |
|
6th 12 (7) |
20th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Triple AW winner last winter (including one over C&D) but form has an uneven look since; below best over C&D last time but usual cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
6th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Not quite at the top of his game of late; however, this six-time AW winner has clear possibilities off current mark back in Class 6. |
6/1 |
7/2
Form: 28540- D
Last run: 198 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (6) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
13/2 |
|
4th 8 (6) |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Competitive in all three runs this season and he's better off at the weights with Taritino than when beaten 2.5l by that rival at Chepstow in the first of them (1m4f); then went close here over 2m before getting outpaced back at 1m4f; returning to further can help. |
8/1 |
11/1
Form: 42779- CD
Last run: 171 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (1) |
12th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Third off 8lb higher at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in July; also effective on soft; however, he's failed to threaten on his last four starts. |
16/1 |
|
6th 12 (12) |
19th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Hasn't won since scoring off 14lb higher at Ripon in July last year (1m, good); well handicapped but recent efforts uninspiring. |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
5th Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
11lb lower than when winning at Ripon in July last year (1m, good), but hasn't been in top form this year; could revive with regular cheekpieces being replaced by blinkers (second time he's worn them, no improvement on previous occasion three years ago). |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.06 |
| Trifecta | £52.50 |
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