20.15
Good To SoftGeorge Smith Horseboxes Handicap
- Prize money: £4579.74
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.70
Form: 009868 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (6) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
Holds weak claims on his form this winter for new yard; possibly found 5f too sharp last time but returning to 7f may not be the answer; 6f has looked his optimum trip. |
20/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.50
Form: 997491 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (1) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
All three wins on turf came on soft/heavy; it's been a while since his last success but he may be able to exploit this plummeting mark when he gets his conditions. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 5lb |
Last two wins have come over C&D and he is 13lb lower than for the latest in May 2024 (0-24 since); has won fresh in the past and has run well on good to firm ground, but a softer surface suits him better. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 (10) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
His losing run is gathering momentum but he was back near his recent best when second of ten over 6f here four weeks ago; no problem with the return to 7f but others appeal more for win purposes. |
11/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 1152-4 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (10) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Well suited by conditions; made a promising stable debut 14 days ago, forcing Em Four to pull out all the stops, and that was after a 702-day absence; has to back it up but he will be a danger to all if he does. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 7 (5) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
This is his first run since April 2024 and it remains to be seen how much ability he retains; however, the handicapper has given this two-time C&D winner a chance, and he's not ruled out on his first run for John Ryan (has left John Butler); watch the betting. |
11/1 |
|
5th 7 (6) |
15th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 31-673 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 (6) |
8th Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Won a Newcastle novice (6f, AW) late last year and has made the frame in his last three starts in turf handicaps, including when a close fourth of 12 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; extra furlong should be within range and frame material again. |
11/2 |
|
4th 5 (12) |
18th Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
in rear |
7/2 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
29th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Progressed to win a 6f AW novice at two and ran his best race of this season when third in new blinkers at Newbury (6f, good to firm); chance on that run, though has no headgear this time and softish ground remains something of a grey area. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: -41414 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (4) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Six-time sprint winner who handles any ground; has faded in both runs this season but she's well treated on her best form last year including a front-running win at Windsor last summer; one to keep an eye on. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Dropped right away at Bath (5.7f, good) on her reappearance 16 days ago; can win more races this year but she is yet to defy a mark this high and there are in-form opponents. |
8/1 |
|
9th 4 (2) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Six-time turf winner who has a good record at Bath and is only 2lb higher than for her win here (5f, heavy) last autumn; returns after 165 days off but she went close on her reappearance last season and that was on good to firm at Chepstow (6f); in the mix. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 08-694 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (5) |
10th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, outpaced on outer over 3f out |
7/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
2nd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Record of 1-22 and well held at Windsor last time but that was after a solid spell, including a second at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his penultimate run; 1lb lower here and could be dangerous if he gets a good pace back at this trip. |
8/1 |
|
11th 11 (11) |
16th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Only 1-21 but finished well for second over 7f at Wolverhampton when trying this headgear combination for a first time; likely contender if as good again. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 563315 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (3) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
always behind, detached over 2f out |
33/1 |
|
12th 7 (4) |
5th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
All three wins at sprint trips; more modest efforts than good ones since a 6f claiming success at Wolverhampton in August and didn't shine over 7f and 1m for new yard in November. |
66/1 |
|
12th 14 (11) |
20th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has done his winning at sprint distances; inconsistent, including over 7f, since last success and has something to prove at this new trip on second run for new yard. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 2-4264
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (10) |
5th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
in rear |
6/1 |
|
9th 8 (10) |
5th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
in rear |
6/1 |
|
1st 8 (4) |
8th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Dual C&D winner in early part of 2024 and placed over C&D on consecutive starts in September/October; returned from ten-week break with quite pleasing fifth here last month and has a big role to play if that run brought him on. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 4-2122 D BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Done the bulk of his winning on AW (6-26), but one of his two turf wins came over C&D (from 8lb lower) in August 2024; in fine fettle, with form figures of 322, since returning to turf, beaten just over 2l by Mumayaz at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; should give his best. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Multiple wins on AW and turf; has done well for this yard and his 6f turf form in 2025 certainly bears scrutiny; respectable efforts back on grass of late and while not at full strength in either, he'll be suited by this stiffer test at 6f providing there's a good pace; form chance. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 4 (10) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
No win on turf since September 2024 but he ran well for third at Thirsk (6f, good) two weeks ago, form that has been boosted by the winner and second running well in big fields since; one to be interested in off the same mark. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: 361415 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
23rd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Course regular who led close home to score over C&D (good) last month; reportedly unsuited by the soft ground when well beaten here 16 days ago; current mark is workable if she's back on song. |
9/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
7th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Notched a third course win when ending a losing run over C&D 17 days ago (unlucky Vape not far behind in sixth); got messed about a bit herself and has a fair chance of defying a 3lb rise. |
3/1 |
|
1st 8 (9) |
21st May 2025 Good 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Suffered lots of defeats since last win nearly two years ago, though went down by a short head at Salisbury (6f) two runs ago; she was entitled to run better here last week over the 7f, though. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £27.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.81 |
| Tricast | £149.17 |
| Trifecta | £235.60 |
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