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- Prize money: £6621
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 553251 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (6) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break. |
33/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return. |
25/1 |
|
7th 10 (7) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner. |
33/1 |
33/1
- Place: £5.40
Form: 0-4039
Last run: 100 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
14th Dec 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
9 |
14th Dec 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 (9) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has plenty of ability but his losing run stands at 17 and there have been a few false dawns along the way; out of sorts when last seen in May; dangerous mark but risky starting out for another new yard. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 545953 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (10) |
11th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Form dipped at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he is normally consistent on AW and could well rebound; back on career-low mark and holds a good chance if taking well to new headgear (tongue-tie and blinkers replace hood/cheekpieces). |
11/2 |
|
0 5 (10) |
22nd Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
0-9 since his novice win here (8.6f) last September but he's reached the frame in last three runs and was beaten less than 2l behind See You Boy at Lingfield (7f) last week; hasn't had much luck with the draw again but he shouldn't be far away. |
9/1 |
|
4th 1 (10) |
13th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Had been running over further but was bang there on the return to 7f last week at Chelmsford when tried in this new headgear combination; the draw could prove troublesome. |
5/2 |
7/1
Form: 932173 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| 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 |
33/1
Form: -00300
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Placed twice over 1m since joining Gemma Tutty in the spring and probably wasn't suited by the drop to 7f when sixth in Class 4 handicap on latest outing; eased significantly in grade for this first venture beyond 1m and ought to pose a significant threat. |
4/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
7th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
in rear |
7/1 |
|
7th 3 (7) |
18th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
led, edged left after 1f, headed and raced in second over 5f out, briefly led over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 512805 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (4) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Hard to fault on the score of consistency this year but it's nearly two years since his last success and others appeal as likelier winners. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins came over C&D in 2023, but losing run now up to 17 despite a slipping mark; beaten only 3l into fifth of 13 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago and could play a part if building on that in the returning cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
|
12 (7) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins over 7f at Wolverhampton; has form at 1m, too, but he hasn't excelled himself in two C&D starts and others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 132166
Last run: 113 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (8) |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed five tims this season but his losing run stretches back over two years and he wasn't at his best at Redcar when last seen eight weeks ago; on a dangerous mark but others appeal more for win purposes. |
13/2 |
|
7th 5 (4) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
Latest of his three wins came at Beverley (8.5f, soft) over two years ago but he's been placed on five occasions this year; below his best at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago and he now goes back up to 1m with the headgear removed. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 320203
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (8) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Ex-Richard Hannon; not at his best this year and although well handicapped as a result, has plenty to find on recent efforts; tongue-tie now tried. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (11) |
17th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
6f novice winner for Richard Hannon in July 2022 (good to firm); has not shown a great deal lately but is on a career-low mark as a result. |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 621036 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (4) |
4th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Ex-French filly who opened her British account with Class 5 win over C&D on penultimate start; form dipped (finished last) at Chelmsford since; has easily the worst chance at the weights upped sharply in grade. |
33/1 |
|
12th 13 (6) |
21st Jan 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Ex-French; appreciated the step up in trip when winning at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) this month; did well to win then after starting slowly and just 3lb higher; didn't get much luck on her previous visit here. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 254245
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
C&D winner two years ago who tends to stick to the AW these days; back up in the weights following a hat-trick in the winter and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort when last seen five weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 (1) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
0-8 here but completed a 6f hat-trick when scoring at Kempton (Polytrack; also won on Tapeta) in February; repeatedly denied a run when unlucky fifth next time and latest third (Hunky Dory fifth) was a solid effort a fortnight ago; considered. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Unlucky fifth, getting no sort of run, in the Kempton event won by Lazzar when bidding for a 6f four-timer; treated as still in form and still well handicapped (mark is unchanged); remains of interest at this level. |
5/1 |
15/8
Form: -44143
Last run: 132 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Useful on his day but losing run is mounting up and two duck eggs this year leave a question mark over his current form; chance partly depends on how well he responds to the removal of usual cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
|
14th 20 (21) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Showed his effectiveness over a straight 1m when beaten a nose in the 2025 Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) and he's now 3lb lower; several respectable efforts afterwards, and 6f on good ground was probably too sharp on his sole outing in Bahrain over the winter; certainly well handicapped on best form and well worth a market check after 106 days off. |
20/1 |
|
15 (22) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
0-10 on turf but he went very close behind Godwinson in the Lincoln (1m, good to soft) in March and is also effective on good ground; denied a clear run when keeping on for a close seventh of 12 at Newcastle (7f, AW) three weeks ago and he's one to be interested in now back up in trip. |
25/1 |
15/2
Form: 4441 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (2) |
27th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Wins have been here over 6f and at Chelmsford over 7f; recent efforts not overly encouraging, the latest here four days ago. |
9/1 |
|
5th 7 (6) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner; ended 2025 with some fair runs here but he needs to raise his game if he is to record a second win. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 151180 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (1) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Two 5f wins at Newcastle this winter and he finished third off a 2lb higher mark back there in February; disappointed behind Little Mi Mi last month; could rebound with a promising 7lb claimer booked. |
9/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Notched his second C&D success when winning by a neck in January and he posted a solid effort when third of ten here 15 days ago; place claims again. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (6) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Held off the late finishers to notch his second C&D win (11-2; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; respectable effort (sixth) over 6f at Wolverhampton latest; Jack Callan's 5lb claim may aid the cause from a handicapping perspective. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £110.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £94.54 |
| Tricast | £405.86 |
| Trifecta | £804.70 |
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