20.30
Standard To SlowRead Nicky Henderson’s Cheltenham Blog@unibetracing Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £6280.8
- 1m 7f 218y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.70
Form: 21608/
Last run: 978 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (8) |
29th Jun 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Seen far more often over hurdles; lost his way in that discipline but smooth 2m winner on the Kempton AW in March (first Flat start since 2021) and he's run well on turf since over 1m6f and 1m5f; often wears cheekpieces, which return today after he was hooded instead on penultimate start and had no headgear on latest; others are preferred for the win. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 (1) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Seen far more often over hurdles (winner on varied ground); lost his way in that discipline but smooth 2m winner on the Kempton AW in March (first Flat start since 2021) and close second of six to Hope You Can Run at Newmarket (1m6f) two weeks ago; often wears cheekpieces, but hooded instead on latest start and has no headgear today; may still have more to offer on Flat. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 (1) |
19th May 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Seen far more often over hurdles (winner on varied ground); has lost his way in that discipline but he was a smooth 2m winner on the Kempton AW in March (first Flat start since 2021) and was not discredited when tenth in the Chester Cup nine days ago; first-time hood replaces cheekpieces; may still have more to offer on Flat. |
4/1 |
11/1
- Place: £5.70
Form: /1223/ BF
Last run: 623 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (8) |
26th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Both wins at this track, the latest a C&D defeat of Sun Dancer Girl in January; solid placed efforts on his last two starts and he has the assistance of a top amateur jockey; big player. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 8 (6) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Most runs and both wins have been on the AW but has comparable turf form, including a second over C&D in 2022; needs respecting after a near miss at Kempton (2m). |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 2-8394 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (5) |
13th Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
0-12 since winning off 6lb higher over C&D at the start of 2022, but in the frame in three of his five starts since returning from over a year off in November; one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
4th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
soon led, headway after 1f, soon in touch with leaders |
9/1 |
|
9th 6 (1) |
4th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
3-11 on AW; 0-6 for current yard but has been placed in two of his last three races and ties in closely with Artisan Dancer on latest effort; each-way possibilities off same mark. |
11/2 |
3/1
Form: /384-4 C BF
Last run: 67 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (5) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Completed a four-timer over 1m4f/1m6f on Polytrack at the end of 2021; 0-14 since, but he's finished a respectable fourth at Kempton (2m) in his last two runs and is now 1lb lower than for last win; shouldn't far away. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (3) |
13th Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Completed a four-timer over 1m4f/1m6f on Polytrack at the end of 2021; 0-13 since, but was back off his last winning mark when a close fourth of 12 over C&D in January (runner-up has won since); possibilities in the returning blinkers. |
3/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
6th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Winless since 2021 but his AW record is a solid one and he shaped nicely after a break when fourth of seven over an inadequate 1m4f at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; returns to a more suitable trip and high on the list. |
7/2 |
11/8
Form: 642-11 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (7) |
13th Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who bids for a hat-trick after winning at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) and over C&D in January (first two clear); up another 7lb, but he remains open to further progress; major player. |
11/8 |
|
1st 11 (4) |
24th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Low-mileage son of Golden Horn who got off the mark in 1m6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago, showing a good attitude to edge out De Vega's Warrior; meets that rival on 1lb worse terms now but this step up in trip will suit; big shout. |
11/4 |
|
1st 11 (10) |
5th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, smooth headway and challenging over 2f out, led and hung right over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, faced challenge towards finish, just held on |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 332-36 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (4) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Got back on the scoresheet over C&D (Class 4) last July but he's not really gone on from that and has been well held in his three runs this year; has dipped back below his last winning mark but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
13th Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Not at his best on his second start back from a break at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) nine days ago, but mainly consistent and is 1lb lower than when runner-up over C&D last September; not dismissed entirely. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
4th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, in rear |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 2/00-6
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (4) |
13th Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won twice over fences last summer, but held on his return to the Flat after 193 days off here (1m4f) 11 days ago; may have needed it, but still has enough to prove. |
33/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
2nd Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Useful jumper who won 2m handicap chases at Worcester and Newton Abbot last summer; well beaten in an AW Flat handicap at the start of 2023 but he was quite useful in this sphere at the start of his career, including an AW novice win; possible he'll be using this a prep for a return to jumps but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. |
33/1 |
|
2 |
2nd Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Took a while to open his account over fences but has bagged two four-runner chases this summer, latterly over C&D (good) 11 days ago despite almost refusing to race and giving the others a big headstart; not without risk, but a 1lb rise ought to be manageable if he gets away on terms today. |
2/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £31.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.05 |
| Trifecta | £219.50 |