15.07
GoodGrey Goose Essences Handicap
- Prize money: £10192
- 0m 6f 17y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: 00-854 CD BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 2 (7) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Enhanced his excellent course record when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at the May meeting; stays 7f but rarely seen at the trip now; may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers. |
11/2 |
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1st 3 (3) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Chester specialist whose seven course wins include this race last year (off current mark under Oisin Murphy) and Listed event later in 2025; inconsistent elsewhere since but commands respect returned to the Roodee; favourably drawn. |
3/1 |
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12th 7 (4) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Well handicapped on his best form last season but he's not easy to predict and has been up and down during another spell in Bahrain since December; comes with risks attached back in Britain and most of his wins have been at Chester; tongue-tie worn last time is removed. |
25/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 8-0650 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (7) |
19th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Seen more regularly on turf and it's over two years since her one AW win (6f) but she's been running well off much-reduced mark of late; shouldn't be too far away if no ill effects from leaving off the headgear. |
9/2 |
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6th 1 (7) |
19th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent, pressed winner over 4f out, lost second over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
9/2 |
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3rd 1 (7) |
7th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened and lost second towards finish |
3/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 022-01 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (3) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove. |
20/1 |
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115 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb
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11 (1) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 805223 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (1) |
26th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Last two wins at 6f but has been shaping as if this return to 5f will suit; defied higher marks twice under Pat Cosgrave in the summer of 2022 and holds major claims on that form. |
9/1 |
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4th 3 (8) |
7th Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
led |
8/1 |
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6th 3 (7) |
20th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Won a big race over C&D in 2022 off 6lb higher; only 1lb higher than for her game success at Chelmsford in November but she'll need to be somewhere near her best on this return from five months off. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-1535 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (6) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has form in better races than this but he's on a losing run now and failed to benefit from a drop to this level at Southwell (6f) last month; needs revival back over 7f on course debut. |
6/1 |
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6th 2 (4) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Losing run up to 16, but he has winning form over C&D and drops to this level for the first time; not beaten far the last twice and a major player on these terms; cheekpieces removed. |
9/2 |
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6th 2 (4) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Losing run up to 16, but he has winning form over C&D and drops to this level for the first time; not beaten far the last twice and a major player on these terms; cheekpieces removed. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: -71266 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (5) |
11th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
She hasn't recaptured her best since returning to the AW in October; Rossa Ryan is a notable booking but there are risks attached now she's dropping back to 5f. |
16/1 |
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6th 10 (2) |
28th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Good chance on her spring form but she's gone off the boil more recently; continues to drop in the weights but others look safer. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 43-472 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Landed a hat-trick on the AW early last year, the final leg off 2lb lower; back in form lately, most recently in a race that didn't pan out his way, but needs a bit more back on turf from the lowest stall (likely to be dropped in again). |
10/1 |
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4th 7 (3) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Awarded Lingfield handicap in early 2025 before going 2-2 over this C&D; just four starts since the latest of those wins last March and firmly back on track when edged out at Chelmsford one month ago; 2lb nudge can't be quibbled with and he needs considering. |
7/2 |
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2nd 4 (1) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Notched a hat-trick in the first three months of last year, latterly off a 1lb lower mark; not as good now but remains consistent enough and unlikely to be far away. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 052811 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative. |
12/1 |
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11th 1 (15) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success. |
7/2 |
Form: 613-88 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 4 (6) |
16th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better. |
7/1 |
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7 (8) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side. |
6/1 |
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12 (3) |
29th Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
8st 12lb |
Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims. |
12/1 |
Form: 952-37 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 (9) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Six times a course winner, including over this trip; can go well fresh and not handicapped out of things but slower ground would have been preferable. |
12/1 |
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9th 1 (7) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Gained his sixth win at Chester (5.5f, soft) last month; well beaten at York last month but turning tracks seem to bring out the best in him (has a win and second from only three visits here); not discounted. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.12 |
| Tricast | £250.40 |
| Trifecta | £183.00 |
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