16.22
StandardBetUK AWC Middle Distance Trial Handicap
- Prize money: £23193
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Wind and rain
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.40
Form: 9411-1 D
Last run: 60 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when runner-up off today's mark at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) recently on his second start for this yard; however, he's 5-22 on AW as opposed to 0-11 on Flat turf, and needs to back up that latest performance now back on grass. |
12/1 |
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2nd 1 (1) |
12th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Has been a smart performer in his time (rated 18lb higher), but well below form in his last two starts including on stable debut here (1m2f) last month; tongue-tie removed after one use; look elsewhere. |
11/1 |
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11th 7 (4) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Formerly a smart AW performer for Mick Appleby, but not quite the force of old; makes his debut for another new yard (same owners) in a new headgear combination after eight starts for Shark Hanlon; well treated if he could rediscover anything like his best form. |
33/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 521-11
Last run: 45 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 (13) |
6th Apr 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning. |
12/1 |
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4th 14 (13) |
6th Apr 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning. |
12/1 |
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2nd 11 (3) |
1st Mar 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Lightly raced on AW in Ireland but he has improved significantly since blinkers were added, most recently running away with a 1m handicap at Dundalk in January (taking him to 3-3 in headgear); no issue with the longer trip (won over 1m4f on penultimate start) but a 13lb rise for last time (raised a total of 28lb for the three wins), allied to significantly stronger opposition, could leave him vulnerable; his tendency to hang sharply right won't be an asset here either. |
14/1 |
33/1
- Place: £9.80
Form: 1356-5 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
4lb lower than when winning over this trip at Sandown (good to firm) last summer, but heavy defeats in his last four outings leave him with plenty to prove. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Three-time winner at 1m2f (good to firm) although that was back in 2022/23 and his last success came over 1m6f at Sandown in July; tailed off on final start last term and two runs (1m4f) this season contained little encouragement. |
40/1 |
|
8th 1 (7) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner but he ended 2025 below par and beat one on his return from six months off in 1m4f Kempton handicap three weeks ago; needs to take a major step forward. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 1-0121 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (4) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off. |
10/1 |
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1 (4) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say. |
4/1 |
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9 (5) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 1091-3 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
AW wins at 1m and 1m2f and he's 0-8 on turf; refused to race on second run back from an absence and, following his fading fifth at Redcar (1m2f) recently, a further drop in the weights could be in order; at least this is a drop in grade, though. |
16/1 |
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5th 6 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Not the force of old on AW and he refused to race at Lingfield in February; made it 0-7 on turf when 5l sixth of nine here (1m, good to firm) last Monday but that wasn't devoid of promise as he was denied a clear run and kept on pretty nicely; he's not ruled out each-way back up in trip. |
16/1 |
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6th 8 (1) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Very well handicapped on AW form up to 2024 but inferior on turf (0-6); down the field in January (7f, AW) following an absence and refused to race in February; arrives with plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 5012-3 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (6) |
2nd Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Five-time course winner, but he's never scored beyond 1m2f and his last success was in November 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in last four starts and latest was over 1m6f here last month; opposable. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 2132-5 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (6) |
13th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
5-19 on AW, compared to 0-3 on turf; thrown in judged on best AW ratings, including from three starts back, but he's not beaten a rival in those three runs on turf, including last time out. |
40/1 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
5-19 on AW, compared to 0-2 (modest form in spring 2022) on turf; two of his wins were on the AW track here and he's thrown in judged on best AW ratings, including penultimate start. |
14/1 |
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6th 6 (3) |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
5-19 on AW, compared to 0-2 (modest form in spring 2022) on turf; two of his wins were on the AW track here and he's thrown in judged on best AW ratings, including penultimate start. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 232-00 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-11 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer at Clonmel in February; leading when slipped up going to three out at the same venue nine weeks ago; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
17 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 2f 188y |
11st 11lb
|
Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-10 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer here last month; down the field back in handicap company at Cork last week; reserve. |
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12th 4 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 20y |
11st 13lb |
Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-9 hurdling for this yard but best effort yet when runner-up in Clonmel claimer on latest, no match for the winner; hard to place trust in him back in a handicap. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: /15-04 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (1) |
21st Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
0-13 since winning his first two career starts on Polytrack, but capable of useful form as when third of 14 in the London Mile Series Final at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; has run well on Tapeta at Newcastle and a player off the same mark as last time. |
9/2 |
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12 (8) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Career commenced with two wins; 0-12 since but close third in qualifier last time sets him up nicely for a crack at this final and first-time cheekpieces may have a boosting effect; in the mix. |
8/1 |
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4 (5) |
20th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
On a long losing sequence and he arrives below par, having been tried in a hood (now discarded) when seventh of ten in 1m Ascot handicap last month; handily weighted if he gets back on song though. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 4111-6 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (12) |
11th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
All eight wins have been on the AW and he's been coming up short in weaker handicaps than this on turf. |
12/1 |
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2nd 1 (1) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 1f 11y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, raced in second, led narrowly going best 2f out, headed over 1f out, no match for winner |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 3162-3 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 8st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Not at best on the Flat this year but won off much reduced mark in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm; RPR 80) in July; goes without headgear on this hurdling debut but has the raw ability to pose a threat if she takes to this game. |
10/1 |
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5th 1 (1) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
C&D winner in 2023 on sole course start; has her good and ordinary days, once refusing to race, but first-time cheekpieces seemed to spur her on when a wide-margin winner at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; back up 7lb but still well treated on past exploits. |
100/30 |
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6 (9) |
10th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
On a handy mark but isn't particularly solid on her form for current stable; chance largely depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 212-12 BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (7) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Five-time AW scorer who is only 1-19 on turf; admittedly faced a stiffer task in Class 2 event returned to grass last time and this looks more suitable; mark is workable. |
14/1 |
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11th 14 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
1-18 on turf but his only two appearances at this track saw him take third in the Spring Cup and this race in 2024; operating a bit below that level since last August, which, despite some AW success, has to put him down the pecking order in such a hot race. |
33/1 |
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8th 3 (6) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
0-3 here but was runner-up on one of those occasions; returns in a good run of form and only just failed to hang on last month at Newcastle (7f); usually races up the with pace. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 9353-2 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (8) |
13th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Mark continues to fall and he showed that the abilty was still there when third of seven behind King's Code at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December, but he remains without a win since the start of 2021; others are more persuasive. |
14/1 |
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6th 1 (6) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Two-time C&D winner; another good effort here when third to the reopposing King's Code on Boxing Day but his losing run goes back a long way. |
7/1 |
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6th 1 (6) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Two-time C&D winner; another good effort here when third to the reopposing King's Code on Boxing Day but his losing run goes back a long way. |
7/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.83 |
| Tricast | £850.18 |
| Trifecta | £851.60 |