14.32
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- Prize money: £7851
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.10
- Place: £2.60
Form: 758-57 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (12) |
2nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Latest run at Nottingham is easy to forgive (unsuitable ground) and he had recorded a career-best RPR when winning at Wolverhampton (5f) on his penultimate start; no issue with 6f but 5f is possibly his optimum. |
20/1 |
|
7 (12) |
2nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
in rear, eased and pulled up over 4f out |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (3) |
16th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
prominent |
11/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 525-57 C BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
7th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't run badly the last twice (weakened over 6f here last time) and returning to 5f looks in his favour; handicapped to go well. |
6/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
18th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Back to form when third at Redcar 16 days ago (5f, soft; second run in blinkers); neither the longer trip or faster ground will be a problem and the new visor could give him a lift. |
6/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 5332-7 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 (6) |
29th Jul 2023 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Has been making things hard for herself leaving the stalls and her losing run goes back to July 2020 (won over C&D); however, she's been running pretty well this year and has edged down the weights; has new headgear combination; effective on good to soft, unproven on soft; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
6 (13) |
14th Jul 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Three years since her last success but that came over C&D on good ground; series of good runs this year and she continues to drop in the weights; aids added (ran well in a hood back in 2020) but has been getting it wrong at the stalls and doubt she can get away with it in this field. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
28th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Her last win was almost two years ago but she's well treated on her best form last season and was a good front-running third at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; didn't match that at Epsom last time but that was in a Class 2 event and this is a big drop back in grade; dangerous. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 87-757 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
16 (11) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: -31062 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (1) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Four-time AW winner who is 0-29 on turf but he ran well to finish third over C&D (good; 100-30 favourite) three weeks ago; rallied well in that race and he should be in the thick of things again off only 1lb higher. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 6 (7) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; a 0-28 turf record is enough reason to look elsewhere. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas and ran creditably over C&D in February; raced wide from an outside draw back at Wolverhampton last time; that run is best ignored and he can bounce back. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 2561-0 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (7) |
27th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
raced wide, prominent |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Into the veteran stage but he retains enthusiasm and ran well when a close third at Newcastle on last month's return to action (5f); stopped quickly back there 12 days ago and today's trip is a major query. |
20/1 |
|
10th 5 (4) |
27th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: /5338-
Last run: 294 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual AW winner but he's generally struggled this year and was beaten 10l at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he has plenty to prove and is 0-11 on turf. |
14/1 |
|
11th 14 (12) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
His last win was in October 2024 and he's been well held in most of his runs this year; on reduced mark but this looks tough back up in grade and others are preferred. |
20/1 |
|
7th 12 (2) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Well handicapped on 2024 form; taken a while to find his feet this year after a spell on the sidelines but he retains sufficient ability to play a leading role; will need luck in running back at 5f but suspicion he's ready to run a big race. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 6451-8 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (3) |
17th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Tailed off at Doncaster last time but he reared at the start so has an excuse; prior to that he was a good third at Nottingham (5f, good) and can be in the mix if reproducing that form; ran well on soft last year. |
13/2 |
|
9th 11 (7) |
28th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
5.6f course winner; returned to form when third at Nottingham (5f) last time; however, he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers back up to 6f. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 (8) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Usually takes a while to come to hand and two runs in Class 5 handicaps this year have seen him finish a modest seventh; conditions won't faze him and he's one to consider for a yard in form. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 524-00 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 18 (14) |
14th Jul 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Made good progress last year for Karl Burke; low-key start for this yard but she was beaten under 4l at Thirsk when last seen eight weeks ago; type to exploit her reduced mark sooner rather than later and she won't mind if the rain arrives. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 (9) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
in rear |
12/1 |
|
11th 8 (11) |
30th Apr 2023 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Won over 5f last May in her first three handicaps and was still running well in the autumn, including when beaten a nose in a classified over C&D; left Karl Burke and soundly beaten in a French Listed race on reappearance, which sees cheekpieces (tried twice, not at her best) return today. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 197-44 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (3) |
10th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
taken down early, towards rear |
4/1 |
|
10th 1 (1) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
taken down early, in touch with leaders on far side of group |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
6th May 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Was returning from 281 days off when fourth of 13 from 1lb higher in a warm handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft; 50-1) four weeks ago; has won on good to soft, but best on faster ground so if the rain stays away she would enter serious consideration. |
11/1 |
14/1
Form: 71220/ D BF
Last run: 637 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Couple of 6f wins at Brighton last term; proved resurgent over C&D (good to soft) last week, going down by only a whisker; now 2lb lower and due to go back up 6lb in future; leading player. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 9 (1) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won twice here (6f) last year but on a downward trajectory since then; shaped okay here (fifth) on return from a 266-day absence in early September but his more recent AW efforts (6f-7f) have failed to offer further encouragement. |
20/1 |
|
11th 12 (1) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Scored three times off higher marks last year but has a doubt over current form, having posted two substandard efforts since belatedly returning to action. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £73.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £56.62 |
| Tricast | £170.15 |
| Trifecta | £250.60 |
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