16.17
Standard To SlowUnibet Horserace Betting-Operator Of The Year Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Scattered showers
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £1.80
- Place: £1.10
Form: 11 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (8) |
9th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, prominent, raced in second after 2f, ridden from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on and all out |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
25th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Unbeaten in three runs as a 3yo, including a C&D handicap off 8lb lower; beaten favourite in all three runs this year but she's run to a useful level and can feature prominently once again. |
6/1 |
|
4th 7 (3) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won first three starts last season (including on good/soft) and reappeared with close second at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in June; only fifth at Windsor (6f, good) since but received an early bump and shaped as though this return to 7f would be ideal; retains potential; could have a big say. |
9/2 |
10/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: -20529 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (4) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
All three wins on AW; decent third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month but unable to back that up returning to turf when 14th of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); seems better on AW. |
9/1 |
|
14th 13 (10) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins (7f/1m, all AW) and it was a good effort when third in Southwell series final (1m, AW) 17 days ago; having a rare foray on grass but did finish second in good-ground Chester handicap (6f) in September; not dismissed from his lower turf mark. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 11 (3) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
2lb lower than for his latest win at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last August, but hasn't been firing of late; first visit here. |
16/1 |
14/1
- Place: £8.50
Form: 514626 C
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
19th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough. |
8/1 |
|
9th 9 (2) |
19th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough. |
8/1 |
|
8th 6 (9) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual 6f course winner (has won at up to 1m), including when keeping on well latest, on his first start since wind surgery; up 3lb for that but he still looks feasibly treated; contender. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 562127 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (9) |
4th May 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Well handicapped on last season's best forrm (AW) but he ended the year with a whimper and returns from a 135-day break with an inexperienced amateur booked. |
33/1 |
|
2 (6) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Both wins on AW and none since August 2023; thrown in judged on his three turf runs last summer and on AW form up to March, but his more recent efforts are not convincing; not proven on softer than good. |
25/1 |
|
12th 12 (12) |
6th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Has only won twice and stuck on a losing run; if he's going to snap that sequence it will probably be on the AW. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 707405 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (2) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Two wins this summer, including at this track (1m) off 3lb higher in July; struggled since but Kieran O'Neill back on board today and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 7 (2) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Two wins this summer, including at this track (1m) off 3lb higher in July; struggled since but Kieran O'Neill back on board today and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue. |
33/1 |
|
9 (6) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
First win over this far/here came off 1lb higher in July; little of note since and was way off it over C&D last week; wears just a tongue-tie. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 412113 D
Last run: 134 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (1) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip. |
5/1 |
|
8th 12 (1) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip. |
5/1 |
11/4
Form: 509321 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form. |
10/1 |
|
8th 2 (12) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-057
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (4) |
19th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-13 but he's still relatively unexposed as a sprinter and he wasn't beaten far into third at Brighton ten days ago; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
9th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
12-race maiden with form figures of 5808756 for his new yard since December; has dropped a long way in the weights but slow starts have been an issue at times and he was never involved at Salisbury two weeks ago; others are more convincing. |
9/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
24th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Started handicap life on an unrealistic mark for Richard Hannon last year but is competitive now and shaped nicely again last time; it remains to be seen whether he has the toe for 5f but he's a keen-goer and one of the more interesting runners. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 4-1969
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (4) |
19th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Made all when successful on reappearance/handicap debut here (1m) in March but well beaten in four starts since returning from another break in August; not the biggest surprise were he to bounce back in first-time visor. |
8/1 |
|
9th 7 (1) |
11th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
led, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (8) |
18th Sep 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Font-runner who made all when making a successful reappearance/handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March, but twice well held on turf since; of some interest back on the AW, though he may not be left alone in front. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: -89455
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (7) |
14th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
slowly into stride, took keen hold, towards rear |
33/1 |
|
5th 11 (7) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Winless since 2022 and he came in last of 15 in 7f handicap here two weeks ago; he needs this longer trip to spark a resurgence. |
16/1 |
|
15th 10 (1) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Tumbled down the weights last year and there have been no signs of an imminent revival in three runs back; can't be recommended. |
50/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.58 |
| Tricast | £645.75 |
| Trifecta | £390.20 |
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