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- 1m 5f 219y
- Class 5
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
Form: 486394 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
11st 13lb |
Dual Nottingham winner; acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form next time (1m6f, which he stays) but Henry Callan galvanised him to a 1m4f win at Newbury (soft) on Saturday; sole attempt at 1m2f was in 2021 but he had to hold on at Newbury after going clear and his appearance over this trip with 4lb penalty no longer looks ridiculous. |
2/1 |
|
1st 1 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
11st 13lb |
Dual Nottingham winner; acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form next time (1m6f, which he stays) but Henry Callan galvanised him to a 1m4f win at Newbury (soft) on Saturday; sole attempt at 1m2f was in 2021 but he had to hold on at Newbury after going clear and his appearance over this trip with 4lb penalty no longer looks ridiculous. |
2/1 |
|
12 (7) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form off this 7lb higher mark at Haydock (1m6f, which he stays) 13 days later, however. |
12/1 |
Form: 842233 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (5) |
12th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Backed out of contention rather quickly the last twice and several others are higher on the list; visor the headgear of choice. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Doesn't win very often but is usually there or thereabouts; fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago not amongst her best efforts and better will be required. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 215095 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (8) |
3rd Feb 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Habitual slow-starter, fluffing the stalls badly in recent outings; showed three outings ago that plenty of ability remained and he's now 4lb below his last winning mark (last February) but there are clear risks. |
25/1 |
|
0 11 (2) |
7th Jan 2024 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
slowly away, in rear |
25/1 |
|
3 |
27th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 13lb
|
Habitual slow-starter who ran as well as could have been expected over C&D last time after fluffing the stalls completely; that was better on his second run back from a break and he's on his last winning mark, so he's a player if getting away fairly. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 3/831/
Last run: 1284 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Horse
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 200y |
12st 0lb |
Hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien and ran in the 2023 Supreme Novices'; three-time Flat winner; back from long absence when tailed off on sole Flat outing for Barry Brennan in December; bought for just £1,400 in January; Irish/handicap hurdle debut. |
12/1 |
|
12th 5 (3) |
11th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Progressive over 1m6f/2m on AW for new yard, until form dipped on finals day; drops back in grade but reverts to a different scenario; hasn't raced over 1m4f or tackled a Flat turf race since 2020 when trained in Germany. |
10/1 |
|
12th 5 (3) |
11th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Progressive over 1m6f/2m on AW for new yard, until form dipped on finals day; drops back in grade but reverts to a different scenario; hasn't raced over 1m4f or tackled a Flat turf race since 2020 when trained in Germany. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 243-80 C
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive on the Flat and tailed off returned to hurdles in March; limited appeal now attempting a handicap (1lb wrong). |
25/1 |
|
8th 5 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
A declining force on the Flat and his return to hurdles (second attempt) over C&D last Wednesday saw him beaten 52l at 300-1. |
200/1 |
|
12th 7 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Sole attempt over hurdles (2m7f) resulted in a heavy defeat in 2023; currently out of form on the Flat; enough to prove. |
100/1 |
6/1
Form: 5-1154 BF
Last run: 230 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
On a fairly tough mark but otherwise has plenty in his favour and ran a solid second over C&D last time; every chance. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Below par when last seen in August but ran pretty well in his previous two races, including here; has plenty in his favour, other than a tough enough mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two solid placed efforts since returning from a break, latest when a 7.25l third at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm; Magic Seven second) last month; should give another good account though he remains vulnerable off this sort of mark. |
15/2 |
3/1
Form: 632223 BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 (5) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f but his turf strike-rate is just 1-18 and return to turf last time saw him well held. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 (3) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f, who's fit from AW, but his turf strike-rate is just 1-17 and that makes him look vulnerable. |
20/1 |
Form: 89-00P
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, weakened quickly from 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
50/1 |
|
3 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, weakened quickly from 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
50/1 |
|
13th 3 (3) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
midfield, no impression from 2f out |
14/1 |
Form: 6-0900
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
27th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Picked up for 14,000gns after winning a Worcester hurdle (2m4f) for Shaun Lycett in the autumn; poor in two runs for this yard since and would want to see good support before considering him. |
20/1 |
|
10th 2 (11) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
One win each on Flat (2022 turf novice) and over hurdles (made all this September); left Shaun Lycett for 14,000gns before pulled up in a hurdle race seven weeks ago; some AW minor honours make this look a good mark. |
12/1 |
|
0 14 |
29th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Formerly a fairly useful Flat-racer and came good over hurdles at ninth attempt, making all in C&D handicap for Shaun Lycett this month; recently changed hands for 14,000gns; interesting to see what new stable can do with him. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 524108
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
25th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, pulled up quickly over 4f out, broke down |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
23rd Mar 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
ducked left start, held up in last, smooth headway over 2f out, going easily but waiting for room against near rail over 1f out, soon switched left, pushed along and squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, readily |
6/4 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
12th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time course winner, three of them over tonight's trip, latterly off 2lb lower last month; hit traffic in a messy affair at Wolverhampton latest and, while a bigger field would have been ideal (is usually dropped in and can pull), he's shortlisted. |
5/2 |
4/1
Form: 214423
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (2) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Last three wins, including two for Ryan Kavanagh last spring, have come over further; back in form when arguably an unlucky loser at Wolverhampton on Tuesday (extended 2m) and his claims are obvious off the same mark. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Generally disappointing since winning twice (once over C&D) last May but encountered traffic when fifth (behind Belle Of KT) over 1m6f here a fortnight ago and continues to lurk on a good mark; can't be ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
7 |
8th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
|
7/1
Form: 464674
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
27th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Well-related, limited maiden who goes in first-time headgear tonight; has finished behind Artisan Dancer the last twice and much hinges on how she reacts to the visor. |
7/1 |
|
4th 9 (7) |
5th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Well beaten after racing too freely at Newcastle in October and now 0-9; on a good mark and still unexposed over this sort of trip but comes with more risk that some of these. |
16/1 |
|
7th 4 (4) |
20th Oct 2023 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
led |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 325083
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (14) |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Yet to add to his 2yo win and was out of form when last seen in the autumn; drops back to 1m having been campaigned over middle-distances over the last couple of years; others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
8th 5 (1) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
13th 10 (1) |
14th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
pressed leader |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 213794 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (7) |
12th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 104y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins were over 1m4f on Wolverhampton AW, the latest in January; close third of seven over C&D (good) on latest start, which was only her third run on turf; remote when out of her depth on heavy, her only run on softer than good; place chance (like most of these) if the ground is okay. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
4th May 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
4th May 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf. |
8/1 |
Form: 813229 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (8) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
10th 8 (8) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
raced wide early, prominent, weakened over 2f out |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 470/5- C
Last run: 698 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Returned from one-year absence with string of disappointing AW runs starting in December and was well beaten when back over hurdles last month; drops back from 2m4f with first-time blinkers fitted today. |
50/1 |
|
7th 8 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Returned from one-year absence with string of disappointing AW runs starting in December and was well beaten when back over hurdles last month; drops back from 2m4f with first-time blinkers fitted today. |
50/1 |
|
10th 7 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Out of form over fences towards end of 2022 and returned from one-year absence with string of disappointing AW runs starting in December; has too much to prove on first hurdling start since 2021. |
50/1 |
Form: 252P55
Last run: 20 days
W: 0st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (4) |
13th Jan 2024 Standard 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
No progress since going close on 1m2f turf debut and now has first run beyond that trip but she has some staying credentials, being out of a 2m winner (also placed in 1m6f Listed race) and was seriously checked in her run here in December; hood refitted; worth a look now handicapping. |
5/1 |
|
17 |
27th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
0st 0lb
|
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5th 7 (3) |
7th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Twice runner-up on turf (1m2f, soft) earlier in year, but her efforts on the AW (behind Catrake Force last time) have not been at the same level; others more solid. |
10/1 |
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