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- Prize money: £3873.16
- 0m 6f 16y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Rain
6/1
Form: 057910 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (12) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
midfield on outer, pushed along halfway, switched to near side and ridden over 2f out |
7/1 |
|
4th 12 (3) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Good strike-rate on AW and he's run creditably on his last three starts; drops back in trip and he's one to take seriously. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 (7) |
17th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
4-9 on Tapeta including two wins over 6f here; 7lb below his last winning mark and has run with credit over 7f at Southwell in his last two starts, but this stiffer track does pose a question. |
9/1 |
11/2
Form: 602301 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (14) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
On a long losing sequence and he came in a below-par seventh of 12 in 5.7f handicap here 22 days ago; yet to score on turf too. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (5) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Tapeta specialist but he's hung right before finishing a well-held fifth at Wolverhampton (5f) in his last two starts; continues to edge down the weights but he's 0-13 on turf and has not run in this sphere since last May; others preferred. |
11/2 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Four C&D wins (from marks in the 60s); excuses when a closing third over C&D on penultimate start; hung right when three places (over 4l) behind Shalaa Asker subsequently; has won for Kieran O'Neill but needs everything to drop his way. |
12/1 |
100/30
Form: 381111 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (5) |
30th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Made all at Lingfield (5f classified) in January but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable to finishers in five subsequent runs; could be the same story here and he looks opposable back in a handicap. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
10th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won a similar contest at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in January and his proven early speed is an asset over this C&D, but the outside stall poses a problem; cheekpieces return. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 (7) |
8th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Fifth AW win came over 5f at Lingfield in January in second-time cheekpieces but backward steps since and was well beaten at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; he's won on turf but needs to return to form in the added blinkers. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 232594 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (1) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Scored at Lingfield (6f) in January but below par since, only tenth on a rare turf start at Newmarket (6f) ten days ago; not easy to make a case for. |
40/1 |
|
10th 12 (8) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Five of his six wins have been on AW and latest was on Polytrack at Lingfield (6f) in January; 4lb lower here but he's struggled at Wolverhampton in last three runs and has plenty to prove back on turf. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 604977 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (5) |
11th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
She hasn't recaptured her best since returning to the AW in October; Rossa Ryan is a notable booking but there are risks attached now she's dropping back to 5f. |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 (2) |
28th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Good chance on her spring form but she's gone off the boil more recently; continues to drop in the weights but others look safer. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: -40426 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (8) |
27th May 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Front-runner best known for Southwell exploits (five wins) but she has also won twice over C&D; still 7lb below her last winning mark but not at her best since returning last November and vulnerable to younger rivals. |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 (8) |
27th May 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Front-runner best known for Southwell exploits (five wins) but she has also won twice over C&D; still 7lb below her last winning mark but not at her best since returning last November and vulnerable to younger rivals. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 (11) |
28th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 307401 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (10) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Eight-time winner; made a winning stable debut for Laura Mongan (1m, AW) in March but that wasn't a springboard to better things; sold for 2,000gns in July; return to 6f should suit on stable debut. |
20/1 |
|
9th 6 (2) |
4th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won at 6f and over C&D for James Owen at the start of the year, then over 1m here on yard debut in March, but his last three runs have been nothing like as good; has plenty to prove back at 7f. |
25/1 |
|
10th 6 (12) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Enjoyed a revival for James Owen and this yard earlier in the year, with three wins, including two round here; up in the weights now, though, and finished well behind a couple of these over C&D a month ago; needs more from somewhere. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 340142 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 20 (5) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out. |
25/1 |
|
14th 5 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
4lb lower than when third of 15 in this race last year; yet to strike in 2026 but there have been some good runs along the way, including his last two starts; looks the likeliest to grab the far rail if the field split into two groups; one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Had a fine year in 2025, winning five times; in and out this year but his latest York second (of 19) was a fine run and he needs serious consideration despite a 3lb rise. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 108025 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
8th Jul 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
27th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 114-80 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
10 yo Horse
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (10) |
19th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Veteran who is a 16-time winner; however, has very unconvincing form since returning from lengthy layoff and doesn't look anything like the force of old; opposed. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 (3) |
5th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Yet to get going after a 15-month absence but his mark is in freefall and he hasn't looked a completely spent force; still looks vulnerable today though. |
33/1 |
|
10th 7 (1) |
22nd Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Off for 451 days prior to last month's Newcastle return; down the field on that occasion, and in two sprint runs here since, and he comes here with too much to prove; will be 4lb lower from the weekend. |
33/1 |
11/1
Form: 3430-4
Last run: 244 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (7) |
29th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
10st 5lb |
dwelt start |
33/1 |
|
8th 13 (3) |
16th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
14-race maiden; failed to get competitive at either Newcastle (first-time hood) or Redcar in recent weeks; nothing obvious to recommend him. |
50/1 |
|
9th 11 (13) |
31st Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Dropped to basement mark following five low-key runs for this yard; hood removed. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 213698 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (4) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Comes into this in red-hot form having won his last five starts on the AW, the latest when dead-heating with Recon Mission at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; meets him on the same terms and has winning form over C&D, so hard to rule out despite a 7lb higher mark and rise in grade. |
11/2 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Comes into this in red-hot form having won his last five starts on the AW, the latest when dead-heating with Recon Mission at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; meets him on the same terms and has winning form over C&D, so hard to rule out despite a 7lb higher mark and rise in grade. |
11/2 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
10th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got up close home to beat four of these rivals over C&D nine days ago, completing a four-timer; thriving and warrants respect. |
11/4 |
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