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- 0m 7f 36y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
Form: 63334-
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 18 (10) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Most recent win came over this trip at Chepstow in May on final run for Thomas Faulkner; not disgraced over 6f twice since and looks ready for a return to 7f; gets that here and should be thereabouts. |
14/1 |
|
6th 8 (11) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Turned things around when scoring back on turf at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) for Thomas Faulkner last month; remains feasibly treated on that form and he made a solid start for new yard when fourth of 16 at Newmarket (6f, good) ten days ago; in the mix. |
8/1 |
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4th 10 (18) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; well backed) three weeks ago, reportedly appreciating the return to turf; still has plenty of handicapping scope up 3lb and his new trainer (same owner) has won with two of his last three runners; visor returns today having worn cheekpieces last time. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 955-27 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (7) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; back to near his best when eighth of 20 at Royal Ascot (2m4f) but he needs to hit a new high if he's to win this. |
16/1 |
|
8th 1 (16) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; not nearly so good in his two races back on turf but his recent run at Epsom (1m2f) should have teed him up nicely for this; current mark and tactical issues coming from the rear are the chief worries. |
12/1 |
|
10th 5 (17) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 10lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year, prior to tailing off at 50-1 in the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester four weeks ago; he's not on a bad mark but plenty needs to go right if one of his late rushes is to prevail in this. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 715-47 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (1) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
13yo who reappeared with a C&D win in May before a good third at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; most of these have something to prove whereas he arrives with very solid credentials. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 8 (9) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
No sign at all of age wearying him during the winter, having won over C&D in November, and he returned from a break as fresh as paint with a 7f win at Southwell last month; back up 4lb; one of a few to consider. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 (11) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
13yo whose most recent success came at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in November and he ran well when runner-up there when last seen 157 days ago; contender if ready to go on his return. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 1-8949 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (4) |
23rd Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Versatile trip-wise having been placed at up to 1m5f, while his latest win came over 6f here in December; rather in and out since and he failed to beat a rival at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) six days ago; others safer. |
25/1 |
|
9th 9 (3) |
17th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Strong at the finish when landing a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; good late headway over 6f here last week too; hard to win with but he's capable at this level. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
10th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
towards rear, ran on from over 1f out, nearest finish |
10/1 |
9/4
Form: /346-2
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (11) |
13th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
10st 6lb |
One of his better recent efforts when third of eight over C&D in January; now 3lb lower but just 1-23 and not certain to run to that same level. |
14/1 |
|
3 (11) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Has a poor 1-22 strike-rate but he returned from a break with a good third at Chelmsford (7f) a fortnight ago and is also effective here and over 6f; could be involved. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
30th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 3166-0 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (7) |
21st Mar 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last October and now 2lb lower; however, he hasn't been at the same level on either outing this year and needs to raise his game; just one win from his last 17 starts. |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 (7) |
23rd Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
1lb lower than when gaining his fourth C&D success in October, but out of the frame in three starts since; well backed last time, though, so interesting to see if the money comes for him again now returned here. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (8) |
8th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
String of good runs on turf and AW last season and there were feasible excuses for his last two defeats (drawn wide/raced close to a strong pace); handicapped to be competitive. |
10/1 |
11/1
Form: 117-59 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty. |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 (7) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 332-6
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (11) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored. |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 (11) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored. |
8/1 |
|
8th 8 (7) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 332-38 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (3) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Won Kempton classified (7f, Polytrack) in March and, after five unplaced runs, he returned to form with convincing handicap win at 20-1 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last week; bang there if backing up that latest effort. |
9/2 |
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1st 9 (5) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Won a classified race at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in March but he hasn't come up to scratch on his five starts since and needs to raise his game. |
16/1 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Serial slow-starter who has won seven times over 6f/7f on the AW; held in handicaps lately, but the return to this level offers hope and he's capable of playing a part if things pan out his way. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 54-57
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (3) |
21st May 2024 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who displayed ability in maidens but she's been soundly beaten in her three handicaps, most recently at Bath (1m, good) last month; major turnaround needed in first-time headgear. |
16/1 |
|
10th 1 (3) |
21st May 2024 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who displayed ability in maidens but she's been soundly beaten in her three handicaps, most recently at Bath (1m, good) last month; major turnaround needed in first-time headgear. |
16/1 |
|
8th 8 (8) |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
dwelt start, in rear throughout |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 13-059 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (8) |
27th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Out of form on AW in early part of this year and his two recent turf runs were no better than respectable; continues to slide down the weights but needs to up his game. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
13th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Below his best this year but he's dropped down the weights and Nottingham last week was a step back in the right direction; he's saved his peak efforts over the last two years for this C&D and is a very interesting contender back here; cheekpieces return (worn once in 2019, unplaced). |
11/2 |
|
5th 3 (9) |
5th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
raced wide, in touch with leaders, no impression from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
20/1 |
15/2
Form: /329-6
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (6) |
4th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Maiden who's been turned over as favourite on four of his last six starts; pulled hard/hung left at Brighton last time and has the ability to win this in a first-time tongue-tie but there can only be so many excuses. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
25th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Has ability as he showed when second of 11 in the first-time hood at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) last month, but he didn't back it up there (7f, soft) 12 days ago; now 0-11 and not quite sure what to expect. |
2/1 |
|
3 (5) |
13th Jun 2024 Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Maiden (0-10); runner-up on both visits to Yarmouth, including over 1m here (in a first-time hood) three weeks ago; shouldn't have any issue with the forecast conditions, so likely to have a say in the outcome. |
5/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £32.88 |
| Tricast | £832.95 |
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