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- Prize money: £3873.16
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £26.00
- Place: £6.30
Form: 767630 CD
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (9) |
17th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Front-runner and dual C&D winner, the latest from 5lb higher just under a year ago; 0-16 in the meantime, though, and needs to do better than when returned to the AW at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; stable also runs Novak. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 (7) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Not been in much form off his lower turf mark this season, coming 12lb down the weights; is 3lb lower than when last seen on the AW but it may just be he's on the downgrade now. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
29th Jul 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner whose mark continues to fall and he showed some good AW form earlier this year; however, he's without a win on turf since 2019 and he's been unable to threaten on grass on his recent starts. |
8/1 |
4/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 650501 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (8) |
8th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
prominent |
6/1 |
|
6th 9 (3) |
24th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 (9) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
All six wins on turf but running well on AW lately and probably did well to last for as long as he did when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) ten days ago; races off the same mark and should go well again. |
6/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 649651 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (9) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Resumed winning ways at Southwell (6f; 10-1, from a 2lb lower mark) early in the New Year, having regularly caught the eye here prior; no obvious excuses when fourth over C&D latest (14-1); others more appealing. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Came from off the pace to score at Southwell last month, his seventh success; probably still on a workable mark but his latest run was below par and his record in recent months is very mixed. |
8/1 |
|
7th 4 (13) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
His Carlisle win in July (6f, soft) was a comfortable one and he is only 3lb higher tonight; not far behind Sugar Baby at Redcar a fortnight ago but this will require more. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 360548 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front. |
16/1 |
|
10 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front. |
16/1 |
|
10 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 420236 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (9) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 (9) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts. |
14/1 |
|
11th 1 (7) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: -31584 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (1) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023. |
25/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
5th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option. |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 (2) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Turf winner back in May 2023 who found classified company his thing when going back-to-back on AW (9.5f/1m2f) in January; forced out of that grade subsequently and has found handicaps a stretch on last three starts. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 32-761 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (6) |
13th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
held up in rear |
14/1 |
|
10th 11 (1) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Two 7f wins on the Tapeta track at Newcastle; solid third off 1lb higher here three weeks ago; capable of another prominent showing. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 8 (3) |
31st Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, stayed on |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 485883
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (2) |
4th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
|
5th 9 (2) |
4th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
27th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
taken down early, took keen hold, midfield, headway over 1f out, stayed on |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 276993 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (3) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Dual course winner who has been off 11 months since a narrow success over 7f here; worth a market check, albeit his stamina for this far remains unproven; stable also runs Moon Over The Sea. |
8/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
9th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
9th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 8-9900
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
2nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway halfway, raced slightly wide but pressed leaders home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out |
7/1 |
|
8th 5 (9) |
2nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear |
7/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
His last win was in France in 2021 but he's dropped a long way in the weights and showed signs of a revival when third at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; that was with an eyeshield added and he has claims if he can back that up. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 814123 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (2) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Has nine wins, including one over 6f here in January; best effort since when fourth of eight at Leicester (7f) when last seen in August; fairly treated if fully primed after a short break. |
8/1 |
|
3 (6) |
10th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has nine wins, including two over C&D; hasn't shown much on his last three starts, over 6f; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and return to 7f in his favour so not out of this. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two of his five turf wins have come at this track, albeit over 7f; successful off today's mark (and for this rider) at Southwell in January; struggled in two runs back from a three-month break in the spring but grounds for expecting better today. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 401230 CD BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible. |
9/1 |
|
6th 7 (1) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix. |
12/1 |
|
2 (7) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £298.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £262.24 |
| Tricast | £1122.73 |
| Trifecta | £2312.30 |
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