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- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.73
- Place: £1.10
Form: 22-
Last run: 274 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 3 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Smart performer; completed a notable hat-trick (on good to firm ground) last summer, culminating in Group 1 honours over C&D; avoids a penalty for that success and holds a leading chance assuming he's back in similar form; best to forgive Epsom Group 3 effort last time (unsuited by the way the race unfolded). |
4/5 |
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5th 5 (8) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Merely mid-division in the Group 1 QEII at Ascot (1m, good) last October and again below his best on reappearance at Sandown (1m, good) in April; however, he pulled hard last time and holds leading claims if rediscovering the form of his Group 1 City Of York win (7f, good to firm) last August; mixed messages in his form regarding the suitability of slow ground. |
5/4 |
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5th 6 (4) |
24th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Did very well (3-5) last season for new stable, completing a notable summer hat-trick (7f/1m, good to firm) that culminated in Group 1 success at York; not disgraced from unfavourable draw in the QEII on final outing; may rate higher still and looks likely to go well. |
13/2 |
9/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 22-3
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (7) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
9/1 |
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4th 4 (7) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, edged left when outpaced over 1f out, rallied and went fourth inside final 110yds |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 (8) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Off the mark in Redcar novice event, taking her form figures over 7f to 2321; the return to 1m backfired at Southwell (belated handicap debut; behind Moonspirit) since; may have more to offer back down in distance and remains of interest. |
11/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 3-
Last run: 173 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (9) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed. |
12/1 |
|
10th 6 (9) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (4) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Wins have been over 6f on turf and 7f on the AW (Newcastle); has been running well for a while and latest effort back at Newcastle was better than it looks. |
5/1 |
|
7th 10 (10) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 2-20 but his last win was over C&D last month and he was only beaten 2l behind Anthropologist here last time; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he has possibilities. |
9/1 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Promising third when back up to 7f at Southwell last month then won over this C&D, beating Concert Boy (due to run in the 5:00) by a short head; unexposed at the trip and respected up just 2lb. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 8-3
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (10) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Second in a division of this last year (soft) and three wins this term; ran okay when fifth of 13 at Beverley last time and not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
8 (12) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
A dual C&D scorer in the summer; didn't fire in 1m Haydock handicap 17 days ago but no surprise if he bounces back here. |
10/1 |
|
6 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins on turf (good/soft) since May and he may well have had a fourth here last month but for meeting trouble; last week's fourth of 13 in a Racing League event at Southwell (1m) shows he's still in form; considered. |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: 45-
Last run: 212 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 5lb |
Starspangledbanner filly showed just fair Flat form in Britain with Michael Dods; hard to see her making an immediate impact hurdling. |
66/1 |
|
6th 6 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 5lb |
Starspangledbanner filly showed just fair Flat form in Britain with Michael Dods; hard to see her making an immediate impact hurdling. |
66/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
19th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Starspangledbanner filly who has been brought along steadily, looking in need of the run when sixth in 7f Thirsk maiden in April; she can take a step forward now handicapping with cheekpieces added. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 9
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 14 (17) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Good start to the campaign featured a win but he's not been in the same form since; it doesn't look like this will be his day. |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Resumed winning ways at Nottingham (1m) in April but his form has dipped of late, just sixth in 1m Ayr handicap last time; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Won on his Nottingham reappearance (8.3f, good) last month and was then second at Leicester; possibilities on those two efforts but latest Beverley run was underwhelming. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (9) |
18th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
in rear, some headway inside final furlong, never on terms |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 (9) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
ran without hind shoes, towards rear |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 96-
Last run: 207 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 (13) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
In good form over 1m last month, winning here (soft) before solid placed efforts both here and at Ffos Las; drops back to 7f and probably needs to improve for it. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 (8) |
23rd Jun 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Had a favourable track position when scoring at Chepstow (1m, soft) but came up shy back there off this 2lb higher mark when ridden by Charlie Tucker; only 2-34 but he should at least give his running. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (11) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Made the most of his rail draw (he's landed the top stall again today) when winning under Zoe Lewis (rides Homeland today) over C&D on soft ground nine days ago; this race looks a bit deeper but he's only 2lb higher. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 7-
Last run: 326 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (12) |
21st May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Has shown little in her three starts; makes handicap debut up in distance, so could well improve but needs to. |
20/1 |
|
11th 12 (12) |
21st May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Has shown little in her three starts; makes handicap debut up in distance, so could well improve but needs to. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (2) |
2nd May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
awkward start |
50/1 |
200/1
Form: 77
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (7) |
2nd May 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
midfield, weakened over 2f out |
33/1 |
|
8th 8 (7) |
2nd May 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Poor form in all three starts last year; can only watch on his reappearance. |
33/1 |
|
11th 1 (9) |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
in rear throughout |
200/1 |
200/1
Form: 88
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (5) |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
midfield |
200/1 |
|
12th 3 (5) |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
midfield |
200/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
4th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
in rear throughout |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.78 |
| Trifecta | £8.20 |
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