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GoodBetfred Challenge Cup August 12 Handicap
- Prize money: £6280.8
- 0m 7f 3y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.50
- Place: £3.70
Form: -50672 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (12) |
18th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
In-form 6yo who regained the winning thread at Epsom (good to soft) then went very close over this C&D (soft) later in July; still well treated on peak RPRs; respected. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
27th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, against near rail under 4f out, led 3f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish, just held |
3/1 |
|
1st 12 (11) |
5th Jul 2023 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Tumbled down the weights and returned to his optimum conditions (7f, soft) he ran well at Brighton two weeks ago; that was a lowly Class 6 event though and he'll need vastly more to come out on top in this field. |
16/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 5-6665 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 (9) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer. |
15/2 |
|
1 (5) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 30-031 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (1) |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Multiple winner down the years but this veteran has something to find on 2025 form; comfortably held last time, failing to back up his reappearance effort. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 (9) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Multiple winner who goes particularly well at Brighton where he was only 2l away last month (7f, good to soft) on his return from a lengthy break; might be vulnerable to younger limbs but should give his running. |
10/1 |
|
2 (1) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Off since September but he's proven when fresh having won at Epsom (7f, good) off 1lb higher on his reappearance last July; has won here four times from nine starts, including this race in 2022 off 3lb higher and he holds sound claims on his return. |
11/2 |
7/2
Form: 8-8653 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (8) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Epsom specialist who predictably ran well in sole Brighton attempt; well treated on lots of 7f form; gives 1m a belated second go. |
8/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Epsom specialist who has form figures of 3127 in this race, the win in 2022; on a two-year losing spell but ran encouragingly (third to Kisskodi) over C&D most recently; possibilities off current mark. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (5) |
11th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has form on all surfaces; won this in 2021 and 2023, and finished a close second in 2022, but he was well beaten when favourite here 12 months ago and his form has been quite mixed this year; he's a possible reviver back in this race but he hasn't justified shortish prices on last two starts, including over C&D, which leaves questions to answer. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 6120-7 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (12) |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out |
50/1 |
|
6 (12) |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out |
50/1 |
|
2 (1) |
8th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won off 6lb higher at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August but he's been out sorts since then and has been beaten 12l or more in his three runs for new yard; AW record now stands at 0-9 and he has a lot to prove. |
66/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-5573 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
4th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Recorded his sixth Flat win when scoring at Sandown in August and he's won twice over hurdles since then, with his latest success in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) last month; open to more progress in this sphere and he's strongly respected on this switch to a claimer. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
4th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Recorded his sixth Flat win when scoring at Sandown in August and he's won twice over hurdles since then, with his latest success in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) last month; open to more progress in this sphere and he's strongly respected on this switch to a claimer. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, raced in second, jumped slightly right 2nd, led after 3rd, pestered home turn, good jump 2 out, ridden out run-in, always doing enough |
11/8 |
6/1
Form: 211862
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (1) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Performed with credit when twice reaching the frame in May; a stumble at the start did not help when only sixth at Thirsk latest but he's winless since 2024 and that wait for a next success may go on unless a change of headgear (first-time visor for regular cheekpieces) gives him a lift. |
13/2 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
16th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good form, fourth of 11 to This Farh in 7.5f Beverley handicap 20 days ago; considered. |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: -57035 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging. |
7/1 |
|
3 (4) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging. |
7/1 |
|
5 (1) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Beat Fierce by a neck when winning over C&D in March and he arrives here 7lb better off with his old rival; second run back from a summer break was better than the first and he should make a bold bid. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 3-0651 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 (6) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Four wins from ten starts over C&D but looked on the downgrade during a limited campaign last year and turned in an ordinary comeback here two months ago; some way down the pecking order. |
25/1 |
|
7th 1 (2) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
His last four wins have been over C&D but latest was in August 2024; well handicapped on old form but he's been out of sorts in three runs for his current yard and was beaten 12l here (6f) in December; returns after a break and needs a major revival back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied. |
13/2 |
|
4 (2) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Below par on turf last time (stable debut, back from break); has a better strike-rate on AW but seems ideally suited by Kempton; gained last four wins there. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 6-7327
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (9) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously. |
4/1 |
|
8th 8 (1) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 7-9080 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (11) |
20th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Showed useful form for previous yard; 0-11 for current stable but last few efforts, most recently going close off this mark at Leicester (7f) last week, suggest his turn is near; appears to have a leading chance (due to go up 3lb from tomorrow). |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
dwelt start, in rear, headway against far rail from 2f out, went third final 110yds, kept on, just failed |
9/2 |
|
6th 8 (9) |
29th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Capable of smart form when trained by Charles Hills; struggled initially for this yard but there was much more encouragement off his much-reduced mark at Ayr last week (1m, good to soft), keeping on strongly having met trouble in running; can't discount now he's found his level. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 6225-8 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (7) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
led narrowly |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
23rd Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
swerved right start, in touch with leaders, edged left over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 (8) |
11th Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 33y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Four-time 7f winner who is suited by good/good to firm ground; on a workable mark but was always behind on seasonal debut 11 weeks ago and hasn't raced again since. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Ernie's Valentine, Tuscan, Poet's Magic
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £164.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £185.40 |
| Tricast | £2356.58 |
| Trifecta | £2574.90 |