15.52
Good To SoftClogau Handicap
- Prize money: £10192
- 1m 6f 87y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Thunderstorms
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.10
- Place: £1.70
Form: 3-5977 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful Flat stayer who has made the frame on all three hurdling starts; left behind by wide-margin winner when second here (2m6f, soft) last month but that was still a good effort and he's a contender over this shorter trip. |
5/1 |
|
5 |
27th Jun 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful Flat performer and was running okay (beaten 5l in the Chester Cup) until below par last time with a visor back on (now discarded); two respectable efforts over hurdles last year, notably when second in an Aintree maiden; every chance; has no clear ground preferences. |
7/4 |
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4 (7) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again. |
4/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 43-539 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (3) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Competitive form at this track in 2023 and didn't run too badly when eighth in last season's Chester Plate; however, it was after a year off when tailed off here two weeks ago and that run was worrying. |
20/1 |
|
11th 1 (1) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Ran some big races on Flat in 2023 and three of them were at this track; fair eighth of 16 in the Chester Plate last May but that was his only appearance last year; dropped 5lb in his absence but whether this is the time to latch on to him remains to be seen. |
25/1 |
|
11th 1 (1) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Ran some big races on Flat in 2023 and three of them were at this track; fair eighth of 16 in the Chester Plate last May but that was his only appearance last year; dropped 5lb in his absence but whether this is the time to latch on to him remains to be seen. |
25/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 0-2466 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (5) |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Hat-trick of wins over 1m6f/2m on good to soft, soft and heavy in September; hasn't done quite as well on last two outings, but conditions suit and he could get a place. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Back to winning ways over C&D this month and he completed a quick hat-trick in 1m5f Catterick handicap; posted another good effort off a 6lb higher mark when fourth of ten in 1m6f handicap at Chester one week ago; a player off the same mark. |
7/4 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Back from a three-month layoff in fine form and he readily completed a quick hat-trick in 1m6f handicap at Catterick 11 days ago; up another 6lb but he's not taken lightly. |
11/4 |
5/1
Form: 412231
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| 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 |
9/2
Form: 544-19
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Useful on the Flat at his best; safely held on first two hurdling starts (2m3f/2m1f) and was tailed off when unseating rider on latest outing but makes his handicap hurdle debut in a low-grade race and may yet transfer some of that Flat ability to this code. |
9/1 |
|
10 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Flat winner for previous stable; form for current yard, including twice over hurdles at Fontwell, leaves a lot to be desired. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Flat winner for previous stable; form for current yard, including twice over hurdles at Fontwell, leaves a lot to be desired. |
50/1 |
5/1
Form: 1-6523
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (5) |
13th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who has gained all four wins at this track (1m4f-2m); placed twice off this mark at Bath last month (1m6f/1m5f) and commands respect on return to this happy hunting ground. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (10) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 11y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
On a losing run but he arrives in good form, in the frame for the fourth start running when third of 12 in in 1m6f handicap here 16 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 21292- D
Last run: 413 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (8) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
prominent, outpaced and lost ground from over 4f out |
25/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
25th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Well handicapped on best form but is far from solid judged on his two efforts this winter for new stable; best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
25/1 |
|
10th 2 (4) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Course winner who also made all at Chester (1m4f) off 5lb higher at the start of last summer, but he made an inauspicious start for Lisa Williamson when last of seven over 1m6f here in December. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 5-321 C
Last run: 64 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
16th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Landed his second win over hurdles at Hexham (2m4f, good) in May off 4lb lower; tailed off on his return back there (2m, good) a fortnight ago and may need to come down a few pounds, while ease in the ground would not go amiss. |
8/1 |
|
7th 3 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
2-6 over hurdles, the latter win gained here (2m4f, good) in May; not seen since respectable Flat run the following month and not sure to benefit from this drop back in trip, but may still have some potential over jumps. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 007056 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (2) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Gained a first win of 2026 (in refitted cheekpieces) in 1m2f Goodwood handicap in June; not disgraced from a less-than-ideal draw with fifth of 11 at Chester (1m2f) last time; considered with cheekpieces back on here. |
11/1 |
|
5th 1 (9) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Two course wins over further; won a Goodwood handicap (1m1f, good to soft) in June off this mark; not so good since but a revival would be no surprise. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 3349-6 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
1st Sep 2023 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
Mutiple winner at up to 16.5f but on a 22-race losing run; handy mark based on last year's form, when with Ian Williams but well below that level in two starts for this trainer. |
10/1 |
|
10th 13 (3) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Very well handicapped on his best form but last win was three years ago and he was tailed off on his stable/seasonal debut here (2m, good) two weeks ago; opposable. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 55-130
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Three consecutive wins over hurdles in May/June (2m-2m7f, good/good to soft) and he was running okay in that sphere last month; however, he has something to find in today's company and he didn't improve for the switch to fences when soundly beaten in January on his sole previous chase start. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Came up rather short in higher grade last time; solid record (1112) in Class 4 otherwise this term, albeit has shot up the weights as a result; may be in the assessor's grip now. |
13/2 |
|
3 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
It took a return to selling level to regain the winning thread in May but has since gone 112 in 2m4f/2m7f handicaps; getting high in the weights (nudged up another 1lb) but he's pretty solid. |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: -70626
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (8) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Inconsistent 2023 and while fifth of 16 in Chester Plate last May looked creditable, he like It's Good To Laugh has been off since; 2lb lower today. |
25/1 |
|
1st 3 (8) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Inconsistent 2023 and while fifth of 16 in Chester Plate last May looked creditable, he like It's Good To Laugh has been off since; 2lb lower today. |
25/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
1m6f win at Sandown last July and beaten by a head over hurdles in November; those were two of the best efforts in a very in-and-out campaign (hampered on sole start here) and he was always behind when reappearing 12 days ago; wore cheekpieces on six of his last seven starts but they're off today. |
20/1 |
Form: /09511 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
In the frame all four starts since returned to turf in April, most recently when second of seven at Ffos Las (2m, good) last month; holds no secrets from the handicapper but is suited by this track and ought to go well again. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Exposed six-time winner who can front run; 2lb beneath the mark he defied at Newbury last summer (1m5f, good to firm; effective on good to soft) and he hasn't been running badly of late. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 61y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Latest of his six wins was in clearcut style in this race last year (good to firm) off 1lb higher, making all; running creditably back on turf this season and looks set for a bold show, but all of today's rivals are either in good form too and/or far less exposed. |
5/1 |
Non-runners
Matchless, State Legend, Lusaka
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £54.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £46.52 |
| Tricast | £431.30 |
| Trifecta | £383.70 |
Selections
Daily Record:
BanderasThe Guardian:
Percy Jones