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Standard6 horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap
- Prize money: £7851
- 1m 5f 66y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.30
- Place: £4.20
Form: 8-6517 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
3rd Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Ran as though something was amiss four weeks ago but is accustomed to stronger races than this and is now 3lb lower than when placed for Joe Bradnam at Kempton (1m3f) in September; player if back on song. |
12/1 |
|
9th 1 (9) |
3rd Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
slowly away, always behind |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (1) |
5th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
dwelt start, midfield |
10/1 |
11/4
- Place: £2.20
Form: -98383 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
8th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with C&D win in January but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of nine at Chester (2m) last time; others are preferred. |
40/1 |
|
9th 4 (3) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Six-time AW winner, most recently off today's mark in January; struggled when back on turf this month, though, and ground slower than good will be a serious worry here. |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 (8) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Just 1lb above his last winning mark, but is 6-31 on the AW and 0-18 on turf, including six starts over hurdles; others more solid. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 38972-
Last run: 201 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Better than ever with 1m2f wins at Newbury and Epsom (made all) on good ground in April but a further 5lb rise proved enough to stop him at York last time; might be vulnerable again. |
9/1 |
|
9th 3 (5) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Very close to his best when beating 13 others to land Newbury handicap in April and he made all at Epsom (also 1m2f, good) ten days later; may have been fortunate to beat a subsequently impressive winner on the latter occasion, however, and this career-high mark demands a fair bit more. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 (1) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Beat 13 rivals to win at Newbury (1m2f, good) ten days ago on his second start back from some time off; back up 4lb but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year and he's a solid contender. |
9/2 |
7/2
Form: 16337- C
Last run: 140 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27 (20) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Had this rider aboard when scoring at Naas nine days ago, with Considering back in third; worth considering; first reserve. |
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2 (16) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 125y |
9st 12lb |
Step in the right direction at Bellewstown recently (1m4f, soft); drop in trip could suit. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Competitive but below best form in two claimers this summer for current yard and then tailed off in a 2m2f handicap at Down Royal; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 220-40
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (4) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Multiple winner, mostly at about 2m and is 1lb higher than when scoring over C&D in March; matched that effort back here next time, before a below-par effort on soft at Haydock latest; will be a player if bouncing back. |
15/2 |
|
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 |
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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 |
11/2
Form: 12617- C
Last run: 292 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (5) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Three wins on AW and three on good to firm, the latest at Newbury (1m4f; stays 2m) last June; has struggled this season, given wind surgery before latest start; 8lb lower than reappearance. |
16/1 |
|
11th 1 (4) |
18th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Six-time winner at up to 16.5f, including on Tapeta; has struggled this season and has had wind surgery since being well beaten at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in June; takes a 2lb drop and slight drop in grade and he's well treated if he can be revived. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 (2) |
1st Jun 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won off 1lb higher at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he's been disappointing in four runs since; takes a big drop back in trip here but he needs to get back near his best; regular visor is replaced by first-time blinkers. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 21-853
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over flights last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; has to enter calculations in such a weak contest. |
5/1 |
|
5th 6 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb
|
AW Flat winner was disappointing over hurdles when last seen over a year ago. |
20/1 |
|
5th 1 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Flat winner on AW placed on three of six attempts hurdling, including 2m1f maiden here last summer; absent since never featuring in Leopardstown handicap at Christmas but has run well fresh and has the form to feature. |
7/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.73 |
| Tricast | £118.51 |
| Trifecta | £200.10 |