14.10
HeavyBetfred Play Fred’s 5 Million Handicap
- Prize money: £10800
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.10
- Place: £2.00
Form: 537571 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (4) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
C&D winner (good to soft) just over four years ago; on a losing run since going back-to-back at Nottingham and Newmarket (both heavy at around 1m) in the autumn of 2023 and recent efforts are not enough to tempt despite this falling mark. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Continues to drop down the weights but this 8yo struggled in the main last season and it was the same story on last month's reappearance; needs to turn things around. |
33/1 |
14/1
- Place: £7.40
Form: 7-6881
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (10) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Gained a first win since 2024 at Pontefract (1m) in August; backed it up with a good fifth of 17 in 1m2f Doncaster handicap eight days ago so he's a player in this grade. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Acts on most ground; capitalised on a career-low mark with a comfortable success at Pontefract (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; back up 5lb and he's yet to prove himself over this longer trip. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
11/1
- Place: £4.60
Form: 493241 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
13th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Both wins over 1m on soft and although he hasn't found a great deal in two C&D runs since back from a break (favourite latest) they were both in a higher grade; should have more to come at this level; on the premises. |
5/2 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, disputing third over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds |
9/2 |
|
6th 9 (3) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in June and close fourth at Sandown (1m, soft) last month when failing to settle off a steady pace; could build on that latest run when getting a stronger gallop; soft ground would aid cause. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 1325
Last run: 138 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (8) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Underwhelming for the majority of this campaign but he got back on track when third at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; won on soft ground last September and he's a contender if backing up that latest effort. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Odds-on favourite when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; 2026 campaign has been disappointing, including when backed at Beverley 11 days ago; too well treated to discount. |
7/1 |
|
5th 9 (4) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Run to form in just one of his five starts this year; fully effective at the track and rain would boost his chance; one to consider with a good claimer booked. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 303199 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (7) |
19th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Has won two of her four Polytrack handicaps, over 1m here last autumn and 1m2f at Chelmsford in October; creditable show back here last week but others perhaps more interesting now from a handicapping viewpoint. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 8 (7) |
19th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Has won two of her four Polytrack handicaps, over 1m here last autumn and 1m2f at Chelmsford in October; creditable show back here last week but others perhaps more interesting now from a handicapping viewpoint. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 (10) |
13th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Course winner off 6lb higher this time last year who's come back to form since returned to the AW; didn't see out 1m3f on Tapeta last time but had previously been fine with this trip at Chelmsford; player. |
4/1 |
9/1
Form: 3-1251 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 (11) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
All four of his wins were on soft or heavy ground, three at Goodwood; runner-up on his only two visits here, including at this meeting (good to soft) last year and he's 1lb lower today; that was over 8.5f and his creditable fifth on reappearance ten weeks ago was in the 1m Lincoln at Doncaster, but he stays 1m2f; strong each-way claims. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 5-U111 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (10) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Over two years since his last win and his latest 1m run here was a poor one; better expected now dropping into Class 6 company though. |
10/1 |
|
1 (10) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Over two years since his last win and his latest 1m run here was a poor one; better expected now dropping into Class 6 company though. |
10/1 |
|
1 (10) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Over two years since his last win and his latest 1m run here was a poor one; better expected now dropping into Class 6 company though. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 3-41 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (5) |
19th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Multiple AW winner but only 1-25 on turf; ran a solid race last time at Southwell (1m) but likely placed at best here. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 8 (7) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Five AW wins include a C&D success in January off a 7lb higher mark than today's; could have done with a stronger gallop when fifth of eight at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and was reported to have lost a shoe when down the field at Chepstow three weeks ago (only 1-25 on turf); could bounce back returned to this surface. |
5/1 |
|
10th 2 (16) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
6lb below his last winning mark and does have form on soft ground, but he finished behind four of these over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate start and a record of 1-24 on turf does pose a question. |
16/1 |
11/1
Form: 064112 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (10) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has five Flat wins but was below his best in 1m2f handicaps at Nottingham and Yarmouth earlier this year; watching brief advised on this return following a short break. |
12/1 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Two course wins on slower than good, the latest off 2lb lower last September; added a 1m2f success at Lingfield in January and his subsequent modest effort at Nottingham may have been needed after three-months off; more appealing than many. |
7/1 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Back to winning ways on Lingfield's AW (1m2f) in January; his four successes prior to that all came on turf (including 1m here) so he should remain competitive off only 2lb higher if fully primed after three months off. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: -64095 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (11) |
4th Nov 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
towards rear |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
6th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran who won this race in 2016 and 2022, albeit was in ostensibly better form at the time on both occasions; absent since a below-par effort over C&D five months ago; the market signals may prove helpful. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 32-291
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (10) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
He has done well since dropped to sprint trips, winning two 6f handicaps on AW (one C&D) in January; career best when second over C&D in May and he ran another good race when second in the Gosforth Park Cup eight weeks ago; 1lb lower today and no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (6) |
28th Jun 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Won twice over 6f on the AW in January, the latest of those off 9lb lower here; has run well the last twice, including when second of 14 back here (6f) last month, but this is a tough race in which to have his first go at 5f. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 695996 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (7) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Mr Reliable over C&D, winning two of five starts (good, acts on soft), the latest from the front in June, and placed in the other three; well held behind Black Storm at Catterick last month but of interest back here. |
6/1 |
|
8th 5 (5) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Prominent racer; made all to win at Musselburgh in June and he followed that with a solid second at Beverley three weeks ago; each-way shout. |
13/2 |
13/2
Form: 035621 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (12) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Useful handicapper at around 1m earlier in his career; retains some ability but stamina for this trip is an obvious query. |
20/1 |
|
7th 10 (4) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Without a win since April 2024 and his best run for this stable came when fourth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in July; below that level in two starts since, including one over this C&D, and others are more likely to give their running. |
14/1 |
|
9th 2 (12) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Without a win since April 2024; just three runs for this yard, the standout being his fourth over 1m on the AW; wouldn't be the most solid option but has more races in him and this ground will be fine. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 171311 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (9) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Multiple winner on AW/turf, most recently off current mark at Chester in July; however, this is a better race and he has inconsistent figures otherwise in 2026. |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 (7) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Returning to AW should be in his favour but there isn't much room for error off this mark and the 1m4f trip is a concern. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £121.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £128.77 |
| Tricast | £1517.06 |
| Trifecta | £1781.90 |
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