17.05
SoftWilliam Hill Pick Your Places Handicap
- Prize money: £6830.99
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.50
- Place: £2.70
Form: 023640
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 11 (11) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Favourite for this race last year but his was one of the stalls to open late and his chance was compromised as a result; solid effort at Doncaster two weeks ago and rider's claim will help offset being 3lb out of the weights; effective on most ground and likely to go well. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 (7) |
18th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
18th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds |
6/1 |
15/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 326543
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (2) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Hasn't won for a while but was an encouraging third on his return at action at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago; sports a first-time visor and is well-handicapped on his old form. |
9/1 |
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3rd 5 (6) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has returned to AW this year, best efforts when placed twice; losing run is mounting up but he has loads of Windsor form, including three wins, and returns to this venue off an attractive mark; possibilities. |
8/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 60-502 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (1) |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year. |
12/1 |
|
10th 14 (1) |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 (19) |
4th Nov 2023 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
raced near side, in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 971098 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (2) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Fourth of 14 on second start for this yard at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October suggested the ability remained, but losing run up to 18 despite a sliding mark; not sure a return to sprinting is the answer. |
14/1 |
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7th 8 (2) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Fourth of 14 on second start for this yard at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October suggested the ability remained, but losing run up to 18 despite a sliding mark; not sure a return to sprinting is the answer. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 65-431 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (6) |
1st Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in December (6f), overcoming a 448-day absence in the process; he hasn't kicked on from that in three runs since and connections now reach for cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
5 (6) |
1st Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in December (6f), overcoming a 448-day absence in the process; he hasn't kicked on from that in three runs since and connections now reach for cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
9th 3 (1) |
17th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
raced far side, prominent, weakened inside final furlong, 1st of 2 in group |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 993590 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 (12) |
26th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 21-290 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (1) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Progressive last year, with his three wins including two at Ascot (one over C&D); confirmed his affinity for the track with a good fourth in the Wokingham three weeks ago, a race where he was finishing fast up the stands' rail and comfortably beating the others to race on that part of the track; 1lb rise manageable but with the stalls on the stands' side there must be a query over the suitability of stall 1. |
7/2 |
|
4th 29 (29) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Regularly runs well in big-field sprints and in fine form here in 2024, finishing a close second of 26 over C&D before winning both subsequent starts (good and soft); may be high in the weights relative to this class of race but he shouldn't be far away following a luckless Goodwood run and then slightly short of room at York since. |
20/1 |
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7th 3 (12) |
14th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Made good progress last season, winning handicaps over C&D and twice at Ascot (5f and 6f); unplaced twice this year but looked to need the run at Southwell and then met plenty of trouble at Goodwood 12 days ago (saw little daylight between 2f out and 1f out as the race was unfolding); 1lb lower today and Oisin Murphy, who won on him at Ascot in October, takes over; still has something to prove on good to firm, albeit he had a bleak draw when well held at the Ebor meeting last year. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 422139 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (11) |
30th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Made it 3-7 over C&D when justifying favouritism with a narrow win in February; no joy in two turf runs this season and has wide draw back on Tapeta but she's now only 1lb higher than for her last success; Hollie Doyle is booked; contender if she can get back near best. |
8/1 |
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12th 12 (7) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Sole turf win came in a 6f novice in 2023; has won five AW handicaps at 6f-7f since but her grass form over the last two seasons has been middling and needs improvement; Colin Keane has first ride for yard. |
25/1 |
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4th 2 (3) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won her novice over C&D but her five subsequent handicap wins have been on AW, the latest at Wolverhampton when last seen in February; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls here on May 12 (12-1 at the time of withdrawal); |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 948112 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (1) |
5th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
One C&D success among a magnificent total of 13 wins; below best at Epsom last week but he showed he retains plenty of ability since absence when a front-running second of eight at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June; can give it a good shot from rail draw back on AW. |
7/1 |
|
6th 7 (5) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
10yo who has won 13 times, including twice over C&D; last success was in 2023 but he's well treated on old form and was a front-running second on AW when last seen in June; dangerous back from a break. |
3/1 |
|
8 (6) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Conditions to suit and he's on a good mark but this veteran has been well beaten in two runs since returning from a long absence and this looks a tough race in which to bounce back. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 7766-7 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Was running well at 6f and 7f here in the spring but he's never won on the AW and has seemingly gone off the boil a touch, having run a rare moderate race at Chepstow recently. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (5) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual C&D winner who was also beaten a nose off this mark in September on last visit here (7f); running respectably on AW earlier this year but below par returned to turf at Haydock last month; this is easier and he's never confidently ruled out at this track. |
12/1 |
|
8th 9 (8) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Knocking at the door over 6f and 7f on AW this year; won't mind getting back on turf and he should give it another good go from the front. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 316503 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Well beaten on reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) 30 days ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition today; however, he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and his C&D form figures read 123, with all three of those runs coming in cheekpieces (which go back on). |
10/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £59.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £48.05 |
| Tricast | £390.41 |
| Trifecta | £557.40 |
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