15.47
StandardBetUK AWC Marathon Trial Handicap
- Prize money: £23193
- 1m 7f 169y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Wind and rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1/3-11 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 (18) |
29th Jun 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Flat form took off again last winter with the switch to AW, winning three in a row before his creditable third at Newcastle on finals day, all over 2m; ran respectably on turf in April on latest outing; each-way claims. |
11/1 |
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19 (7) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Reserve; won three in a row over 2m on AW early this year; has run well in defeat the last twice, most recently travelling well when finishing fifth back on turf at Newbury (2m, good to soft); he may benefit from this drop back in distance and could give a good account. |
25/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
disputed lead early, headed and prominent after 1f |
5/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 3581-5 C BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Last five outings on AW, posting his most encouraging effort when second of 12 in a 2m Newcastle Good Friday handicap; nudged back up 2lb for that but he's still 3lb lower than when runner-up at Chester (2m, good to soft) last September; should go well. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 (10) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Won this in 2024 and he's dropping down the weights; this 8yo has shown the odd sign of spark over the last 12 months but his AW exploits this winter indicate it's best to look elsewhere. |
14/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 7411-5 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (2) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Third in his last three starts, but may not have achieved that much and remains without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; others more compelling. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 27y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Comes here on the back of two third-place finishes but the latest was behind Trojan Soldier and there is no obvious reason why the placings would be reversed. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
17th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
There was some restoration of his Flat fortunes when third of five at Southwell (1m6f, AW; stays 2m) on latest start but he's without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; has another career-low mark but it's hard to know when he will take advantage. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 622-12 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (5) |
15th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Dry since a C&D win off 12lb higher early last year and will need to put a couple of below-par efforts behind him; the return to Polytrack will help, though, and he can never be ruled out round here. |
5/1 |
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10 (6) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Some respectable efforts this year; however, form dipped sharply last time (in race won by Macari) and his losing run is mounting up. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 1200-2 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 (14) |
6th Apr 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Two C&D wins before his second in this race last year; has a 2lb lower mark this time round but was not disgraced in his three runs this year (C&D second in February was best of those) and is not dismissed. |
7/1 |
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1st 12 (14) |
6th Apr 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Two C&D wins before his second in this race last year; has a 2lb lower mark this time round but was not disgraced in his three runs this year (C&D second in February was best of those) and is not dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
6th 7 (13) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Record of 3-11 on AW; creditable second to Citizen General at Kempton two starts ago, then kicked for home too early in the Marathon Trial where he understandably ran out of steam in the latter stages; 1-1 here and can't be dismissed. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 08-763 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (10) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Some creditable efforts over 2m this year and he wasn't far behind Red Flyer in a Class 2 over C&D (sixth of 13) last time; his losing run is mounting up but he's edging down the weights and could go well on this drop back in grade. |
14/1 |
|
6th 13 (7) |
1st Mar 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
pushed along soon after start, towards rear after 2f |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
24th Feb 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, soon outpaced, rallied from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 214-25
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
8st 10lb |
Won over hurdles and on the Flat at Limerick last year; well exposed in this discipline; money for him over C&D last week when showed a bit more than of late, beaten around 6l; up in grade here. |
10/1 |
|
7th 9 (16) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 46y |
9st 9lb |
Won off 8lb higher at Limerick last year (12.5f, good); yet to hit form this season and behind a few of these when last of 20 at Navan latest; revival needed. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 426/7-
Last run: 328 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (10) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
One of three for the yard; won the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW) last June and has a 4-7 record at Chester, although his two performances in this race were muted (from double-figure draws); reappearance six weeks ago matched his best 2025 form but a bit extra will be needed. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Won the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) last June and bagged a second valuable 2m handicap success of the year at Chester in September; however, disappointing in this race in 2024 on his only race at Kempton and this stage of the season may not be the time to catch him. |
7/1 |
|
5 (1) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Held on determinedly in the Northumberland Plate in June and bagged a second valuable 2m handicap success of the year when leading late on at Chester (good to soft) 12 days ago; should give another good account but would struggle to live with an on-song Palladium and/or Live Your Dream. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 64961-
Last run: 115 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (2) |
1st Mar 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
hampered start, towards rear after 2f |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 4168-8 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run and he was tried in blinkers when a below-par seventh of ten in 1m6f handicap at Goodwood 30 days ago; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
1st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Multiple winner who stays well but has failed to beat a rival in his last two races, with and without a visor; now tries blinkers. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins here including over this trip, but he ran very poorly on his return from four months off at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a fortnight ago, especially as he proven fresh; visor returns. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 14120-
Last run: 194 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (9) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on good to firm and good to soft; respectable third off this mark at Sandown (1m6f) most recently; has form figures of 113 over this C&D and holds a solid chance back here. |
13/2 |
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3rd 4 (3) |
26th Jul 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
led, raced in second after 4f |
6/1 |
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4th 2 (6) |
3rd Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Creditable third twice in May; form dipped when he tried front-running on latest start (had a good record at Goodwood before that) and it had looked as if 1m6f-2m was more his thing these days. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 1220-4 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (2) |
21st May 2026 Soft 2m 0f 45y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Kempton (2m, AW) in March and solid third there (2m, AW) last month; rarely seen on turf nowadays but he was effective on grass early in his career (particularly on slow ground); visor replaces cheekpieces; respected. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Not as good now but the handicapper's been quick to ease off and he showed the right attitude to end a losing run over C&D 12 days ago; a 2lb rise seems fair and that won't have hurt his confidence. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 61943- D
Last run: 191 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Four-time Flat winner; got off the mark over hurdles on his sixth attempt when making all over C&D (good) 15 days ago with first-time blinkers (retained) replacing cheekpieces; has solid claims to defy penalty. |
8/13 |
|
1st 4 |
6th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time Flat winner who was placed on the last four of his five hurdling starts, most recently when close second in Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) last month; should be fine over today's shorter trip and has another big role to play; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
led, joined when not fluent last, soon headed, kept on |
5/4 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.00 |
| Tricast | £78.06 |
| Trifecta | £113.10 |