17.45
GoodSky Bet Sunday Series Middle-Distance Handicap
- Prize money: £16492.8
- 1m 4f 5y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/2 (Won)
Form: 326-21
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Latest of four wins was over 1m4f three years ago, but he's on a good mark nowadays and came home well when around 3l fifth to Killyclogher Rose at Naas (1m3f); she's a lot less exposed though, and he might struggle to turn around that form. |
6/1 |
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5th 2 (8) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 194y |
9st 12lb |
The last of his four wins came three years ago; not a bad fifth at Leopardstown last time in a higher grade than this; needs more but shouldn't be far away. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 155-23
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (3) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 4f 99y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Had been enjoying a consistent season prior to a poor one at York in August, when said to have run flat; the break could have helped but he's 9lb higher than when winning at Haydock, so will need a career best on just his second AW start. |
8/1 |
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12th 2 (10) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Going great guns this term, including with his Old Newton Cup win at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm) and going oh so close in a Shergar Cup race at Ascot 13 days ago; up another 5lb but it's hard to keep him out of the picture, bidding to end Paul Hanagan's superb riding career on a winning note. |
6/1 |
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2nd 12 (6) |
12th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 4lb
|
Reserve; below form at this meeting last year; going great guns this season with three places prior to his win from Scampi in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm; probably okay on good to soft) five weeks ago; up another 5lb but needs plenty of respect. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 452124 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
7th Sep 2023 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Form has been in and out this season, but she made it three wins for the campaign (1m4f/1m2f) when landing an apprentice handicap at Ripon last Tuesday and she escapes a penalty today; has to be in calculations. |
7/2 |
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1st 8 (5) |
29th Aug 2023 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, prominent, switched right over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, always doing enough |
14/1 |
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7th 11 (4) |
17th Aug 2023 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
midfield |
18/1 |
11/4
Form: 644-16 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Two good runs for new stable this season, the latter a third of 17 at York (1m4f, good) last month; should be fine back at 2m and can cope with ground slower than good; high on the list. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute (below form last year for Kevin Ryan) but second of 14 off almost a career-low mark at Musselburgh (1m4f, good; under Zak Wheatley) one month ago was easily his most competitive show since; back up 2lb and needs to build on that revival. |
13/2 |
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2nd 5 (4) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute; below form last year for Kevin Ryan, followed by a 22,000gns sale in October; he's 23lb below his peak mark but the tide needs to turn. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 238-53 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (6) |
6th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won two 1m4f handicaps on turf for this yard last May; the handicapper has been in command this season but this represents a drop in class and she can't be ruled out. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 (4) |
27th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Has gained all Flat wins at up to 1m4f, including here; failed to convince with stamina over 1m6f at Newmarket (good) last month; still has something to prove at this trip. |
12/1 |
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7th 3 (8) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Handicapper caught up after her two 1m4f wins in May 2022 but she continues to run with credit; not proven beyond 1m4f but it now looks worth a go and there are probably no ground worries for her; one of many with place claims. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 53-413 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (15) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Two wins last year (good to soft/soft; including here) and he took a six-runner C&D handicap (good) in May; however, slow starts can be an issue and he was well beaten at Thirsk last time; the cheekpieces had no positive impact on sole previous use in 2021; others are more compelling. |
33/1 |
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15th 2 (14) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time winner at up to 1m5f, on good or slower; latest success came at Hamilton (1m4f, good), on his penultimate start; finished over 3l ahead of Hope You Can Run when sixth back at Hamilton latest; more needed. |
9/1 |
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6th 8 (4) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Left Jim Goldie before penultimate start; two wins from four races at Hamilton, including when he mowed down Capital Theory from the back in six-runner race (1m4f) 16 days ago; back up 4lb (peak mark was 2lb higher still) and stays further than this; another telling late challenge could be on its way. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 3-5314 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
9th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 27y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Comes alive at Pontefract and was gaining his fifth course win from seven goes when gamely scoring over 1m4f in June; not disgraced at Haydock last time; stays 2m and will probably see out this slightly longer distance; seems equally effective on good to firm and good to soft; solid contender. |
100/30 |
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5th 6 (7) |
21st Jul 2023 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Took Pontefract record to 5-7 (4-6 over 1m4f) ten days ago, as with the other wins gained on quicker ground than awaits here; penalty which obliges him to race off his highest ever mark is more of a concern. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: -40168 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
26th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Six-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f; underwent breathing operation before going hurdling for current yard and has now had another, having underperformed in handicap on this course in September; new headgear combination today. |
16/1 |
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8th 2 |
18th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won five Flat races at up to 1m4f for the Johnstons (latest win for Anthony Charlton was on snow); had wind surgery before running two creditable races over hurdles this summer, last time finishing third in a maiden at Perth (2m, good; pulled quite hard); interesting on handicap debut. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Multiple Flat winner at up to 12.5f (stays 1m6f; RPR 90); not without support when 15-2 on his hurdling debut at Cartmel (2m1f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month, when unable to get in a serious blow; no surprise if he shows improvement. |
6/1 |
13/2
Form: 2114-7 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (7) |
20th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 104y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Turf (soft) and AW winner last summer who is back on her last winning mark and shaped as though coming to hand at Bath last time; the forecast ground here should suit better and leading claims. |
2/1 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
6th Sep 2023 Good 1m 3f 137y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won back-to-back 1m4f events last year, including a handicap off this mark; her third at Ascot in July was in line with those efforts and latest run there was too bad to be true; very capable of going well. |
11/2 |
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7th 6 (1) |
28th Jul 2023 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
2022 campaign included 1m4f wins in a soft-ground maiden and AW handicap, followed by a close fourth when tried over 1m6f; latest start was more like it again, when making most for a respectable fourth of eight at this track (1m4f); going back up in trip looks in order but 2m is something new. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: -12420
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Not beaten far when fifth from off the pace over C&D two runs back and it was over 2m when never counting at Chepstow; this race looks more suitable. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: -41223 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
12st 5lb |
Finished strongly to force a dead heat with Ryebridge over C&D (good to soft) on his handicap hurdle debut 13 days ago; wore cheekpieces on that occasion but they are now replaced by the visor he wore regularly during his Flat career; retains handicapping scope on his useful form in that sphere. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has made the frame in two races at Wetherby (2m) since switched to this code; opening hurdles mark is very attractive judged on best Flat form; possibilities. |
100/30 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
3lb lower than when winning at York (1m2f, soft) a year ago and very likely to have his optimum conditions, but a leap of faith is required following two poor efforts since returning from 308 days off last month. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £122.56 |
| Tricast | £1610.49 |