16.40
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- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 7f 50y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £4.10
Form: 2/3-48
Last run: 57 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (10) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
He's dropped to a mark 8lb lower than when winning at Ayr (1m, soft) last September; however, he's been a long way below his best this year, including on his favoured soft/heavy ground on his last three starts. |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Well suited by soft/heavy ground; generally well below form this term, most recently in Ayr race that he'd won off a higher mark 12 months earlier; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time visor. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (6) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Well backed when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago; 3lb lower today and although this year's efforts have been modest, he had a break before his reappearance 19 days ago and will be fresh for his autumn campaign; high on the list. |
11/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: -42325 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (10) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice but before those he was a creditable fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not written off. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month and ran well enough to think he's still in reasonable form when fifth in a higher grade than this at Haydock last time; in the mix. |
15/2 |
|
6th 10 (2) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last weekend which gives him a fighting chance here but he has a better overall record on that track than this one and remains on much the same mark as when well adrift of Trilby here in April. |
8/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 839-51 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (7) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Made it sixth-time lucky when landing C&D handicap (good) in June and placed in two of three runs since, including a rallying third at Ripon (6f) three weeks ago; has form on soft and interesting back at 7f. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
30th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (9) |
3rd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Off the mark with 7f win on seasonal debut at Redcar (good) in June, after a break, and placed off today's mark over that trip at Ayr (soft) last month; not sure to benefit from today's drop back in trip but, after only seven runs, he's not yet fully exposed. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-5767
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (3) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Has landed 1m2f wins at Ayr and Redcar (both good) in recent months but his run of good form came to an abrupt halt at York last weekend; respectable third on previous attempt at 1m4f (September 2024). |
12/1 |
|
1st 3 (7) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Last three wins have been over 1m2f at Ayr, including in August (on good) when scoring for the first time in over two years; going down by just a neck at Haydock (soft) showed that he remains one for serious calculations. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 9 (3) |
3rd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Added to a good Ayr record when seeing off 12 rivals over 1m2f (good) 26 days ago; a 6lb rise demands more of him (yet to win above a mark of 70) but he'll handle today's ground and has a more solid recent profile than most. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: -03374
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (8) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Ended a losing run in 7f AW Lingfield handicap eight days ago; had a bit up his sleeve there so is very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty. |
8/1 |
|
5 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years). |
7/2 |
|
5 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years). |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 6-5904 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
81 |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb
|
|
|
|
5th 1 (2) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Mark continues to fall and he displayed spark as recently as June, but this 9yo has been well beaten on last four starts. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 119-52 D BF
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (2) |
9th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Signed off 2024 with 6f Redcar victory but he's yet to fire this season, cheekpieces tried when last of eight in 6f Redcar handicap in July; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
1 (3) |
20th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
C&D winner (soft) off 2lb higher last October; he's made no impact in three runs this year but drops in class and now wears cheekpieces for the first time; good apprentice booked and a better showing is expected, especially if significant rain arrives. |
10/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
5th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won a 6f handicap on soft ground at Redcar last October; just 1lb higher today but neither run last month suggested he was ready to strike. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-4145 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (1) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in). |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 9348-5
Last run: 71 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (3) |
16th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 33y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
40/1 |
|
9th 6 (8) |
3rd Oct 2023 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who holds weak claims judged on form for current yard; had a second wind surgery since last run; it needs to help. |
40/1 |
|
11th 3 (3) |
17th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 7-0053
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (10) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in March was still a big shock; may have needed his comeback run over 5f here ten days ago but he finished last of seven and needs to leave that form a long way behind. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 (8) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event here (6f) in March was still a big shock; the drop back in trip may have helped, but he's been on the sidelines since that last run and this is tougher back in a handicap on his return. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 12-382 CD BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 601-43 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (1) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Heavy-ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; may have needed his reappearance five weeks ago but needs to leave it well behind. |
14/1 |
|
1 (7) |
28th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time. |
12/1 |
|
1 (7) |
28th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Phoenix Fire
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £116.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £104.46 |
| Tricast | £1876.91 |
| Trifecta | £2514.70 |
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