18.20
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- Prize money: £3663.8
- 1m 5f 192y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.33
- Place: £1.70
Form: /33133 BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 12 |
15th Feb 2026 3m 3f 60y |
11st 0lb |
In fine form early last year with back-to-back soft-ground wins in a rated chase at this venue and a Fairyhouse novice chase (3m2f); moderate fifth over hurdles on seasonal return; next two chase starts were uninspiring; kept on well for second over 2m6f here five weeks ago; this trip could help to bring out the best in him. |
9/1 |
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2 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
In fine form over fences when last seen early this year with back to back wins at Punchestown (22.5f, soft) and a novice chase here in February (3m2f, soft); has won over timber and conditions fine for return; big chance if fit in first-time tongue tie. |
5/2 |
11/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 39-344
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Kept on well to score at his beloved Hamilton (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; a 5lb rise will make life tougher as he seeks to win away from that Lanarkshire venue for the first time; down the field (sixth) behind Stellarmasterpiece over 1m4f here in April. |
7/2 |
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1 (2) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Dual course winner (1m4f/1m5f); form has dipped slightly since finishing runner-up at Carlisle (1m6f, good to firm) in May but, on recent evidence, he's closely matched with today's rivals Crystal Guard and Sugarpiehoneybunch; foolish to dismiss. |
12/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 2224-5 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (2) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 5f 192y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
7th 1 (10) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
1m6f course winner; not quite at his best here last time, having raced freely when second over C&D prior to that; a similar effort to that penultimate start would give him claims. |
9/2 |
|
5th 3 (9) |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has a good record here and was third in this last year; won here (1m6f, good to soft) this May and runner-up over today's C&D (soft) last time; seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role. |
11/4 |
5/1
Form: 1422-6
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 (1) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
All five wins at 2m, including three on soft going, latterly at Catterick in October; went back-to-back at Newcastle (AW) at the start of the year and fourth at Ripon (2m, good) on latest outing was close to his best; same mark, so needs to find extra, but he can't be ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Out-and-out stayer who won twice at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) at the start of the year but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf makes any difference in that regard. |
6/1 |
|
6th 13 (1) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Out-and-out stayer who won twice at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) at the start of the year, but he looks high enough in the weights now and makes a belated Polytrack debut. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 16-352
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (9) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; no forlorn hope. |
20/1 |
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6th 11 (11) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
14-race maiden on turf; tailed off on return to grass at Catterick last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces; lost a shoe); has blinkers back on but hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
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13th 9 (4) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Kept to AW in the main nowadays and winless since last March; however, he ran well last August when he last tackled turf and the return of cheekpieces (replacing blinkers) may well be in his favour; also has a first-time tongue-tie; could be involved. |
11/1 |
33/1
Form: 31009-
Last run: 168 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (5) |
26th Aug 2024 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not proving the easiest to catch right this season and he beat only one in 1m4f classified event at Musselburgh 34 days ago; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (4) |
23rd Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has a poor strike-rate but one of his wins came in this race last year (good) and he was a fair third in a C&D handicap (good) last time; effective on slow ground earlier in career; firmly in calculations this afternoon. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 896644 C BF
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (8) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Soundly beaten on final three starts last season and same story on reappearance in April; however, she might have needed that latest outing and she won this last year; shouldn't be discounted. |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 (10) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Won at Hamilton (1m4f) in June when returning from a 227-day break and beaten less than 3l when fourth to Sea Master there (1m5f, also good) next time; not in the same form subsequently but might do better back from her winter break. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Last two runs not her best but respected on her two efforts (first and fourth) at Hamilton in the summer; ground will be fine. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 4655-6
Last run: 45 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Tailed off at Hexham (2m, good) last month on final run for Ollie Pears and sold for 2,600gns since; however, he was a fair third of six at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) in October; each-way shout if back on song. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Tailed off at Hexham (2m, good) last month on final run for Ollie Pears and sold for 2,600gns since; however, he was a fair third of six at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) in October; each-way shout if back on song. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent before 2 out, weakened after 2 out |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 43-536 C
Last run: 85 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
7th May 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Made all over hurdles at Catterick in March but pulled up at Hexham next time; bounced back to form returned to the Flat nine days ago, keeping on into fourth over this C&D; each-way chance. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 (6) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Returns to the Flat after showing mixed form over hurdles; placed three times in seven visits here including over this trip, but others are more compelling. |
11/1 |
|
2 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Ridden from the front when gaining a breakthrough win over hurdles in 3m1f Catterick handicap 21 days ago; this fair winning stayer on the Flat can make his presence felt despite a 5lb rise. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 223393
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (12) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Yet to win a race but was placed in five of his six races on the AW this year, the latest when third over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month; first run on turf. |
13/2 |
|
10th 8 (12) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Yet to win a race but was placed in five of his six races on the AW this year, the latest when third over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month; first run on turf. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
4th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Placed on first four starts this year, including third to Black Smoke (runs in first division) over C&D last month; more to his latest 2m Southwell flop than simply lack of stamina but his overall record provides hope he can bounce back. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 05800-
Last run: 183 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won twice over hurdles, including from a mark of 77 at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last September; low-key in points since joining Tom Fife, failing to beat a single rival at Hornby Castle and Witton Castle; most unlikely candidate. |
40/1 |
|
7th 8 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Stayed on best for a successful stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) with this headgear combination back on; raised a fair 5lb and gives the impression that he'll stay this far. |
2/1 |
|
9 |
21st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 116y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Flat maiden who is 1-12 over hurdles and was third off 3lb higher on her final jumps run in June (2m4f, good); could go well on first run for Fergal O'Brien with a tongue-tie/cheekpieces reapplied. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: /76508
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (1) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Mainly modest efforts, but fair runs when third over 1m2f at Ayr last summer (good) and when fifth of nine over this trip at Southwell in March; others stronger. |
33/1 |
|
12th 13 (1) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Mainly modest efforts, but fair runs when third over 1m2f at Ayr last summer (good) and when fifth of nine over this trip at Southwell in March; others stronger. |
33/1 |
|
8th 8 (8) |
8th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
led, headed when switched to near side over 3f out, weakened quickly over 1f out |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: 85579- C
Last run: 209 days
W: 9st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (4) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Won two in a row on turf last August and latest was off 2lb lower; generally disappointing since last success but he made some late headway when fourth at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; that was more like it and he has each-way claims if he can build on that. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 453-58
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (3) |
21st May 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
A lot of years since his trainer saddled a Flat winner and he'll do very well to end the run, back from almost a year off and from 6lb out of the handicap under Venetia Thompson (0-7 under both codes currently). |
100/1 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
26th Jun 2025 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Both wins on AW, the latest over three years ago; well held on AW at Southwell when last seen and not hard to look elsewhere. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.74 |
| Tricast | £486.65 |
| Trifecta | £307.90 |
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