19.15
Good To SoftTraditional Family Day Sunday 19th May Handicap
- Prize money: £6280.8
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £14.50
- Place: £3.40
Form: 107-45 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (1) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
A touch below par at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but third of 19 there (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he has an eyecatching record at Pontefract, having made the frame on each of his last five visits; firmly in calculations. |
7/1 |
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8th 21 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Stayed on from well off the pace to take third in a 0-80 over C&D a fortnight ago; this is tougher but likely to give another good account. |
20/1 |
25/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 107-09 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 (11) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
13-time winner who is ideally suited by slow ground; his last success was off 2lb higher at Ripon (6f, soft) last summer but he's been well held in both runs this season; now drops back in trip but this veteran needs a major revival. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on. |
14/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October. |
20/1 |
8/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 42-124
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (9) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-15 on turf as opposed to 6-24 on AW; on a winning mark and promising apprentice takes off 5lb but he does need to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster five weeks ago. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (3) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Six-time AW winner but he's 0-14 on turf and was only seventh of 17 back in this sphere at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; one of three runners for Mick Appleby and he has work to do back up in grade. |
25/1 |
3/1
Form: 49-651 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 13 (18) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
10yo who went close at Ripon (6f, good) in May and stumbled at the start when an unplaced favourite there last month; however, his last eight wins have come at Ripon or Newcastle and he's 0-8 at York. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (10) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 666-73 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (4) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Turned things around with a win at Wolverhampton last month and she followed up in a Ffos Las handicap (5f, good); couldn't quite get the job done in her hat-trick bid at Lingfield (6f, AW), but that was another big run and she's only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
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2nd 3 (5) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Returned to winning form in a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and followed up in a 0-65 handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good) six days ago; has a 5lb penalty to carry, but still respected in her current mood and the return to this trip is no problem. |
7/2 |
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1st 7 (5) |
12th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Came good for current stable at seventh attempt, with emphatic 5f AW win 12 days ago; will be fine back on turf and recent 5lb rise ought to be manageable; respected. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 653-55 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
In winning form on the AW over the winter; had been off for five months when not disgraced with fifth of ten in 6f Southwell AW handicap 16 days ago; can build on it here. |
10/1 |
|
5th 10 (2) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Dual C&D winner, the latest off this mark in January; returns from 163 days off minus any headgear, but can go well fresh; possible player. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 122452 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
6-21 on AW as opposed to 0-16 on turf; the handicapper has been in command so far this year but he is edging down the weights and may yet come good on grass; refused to race in last season's Ayr Silver Cup. |
20/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 15 attempts; latest Thirsk fourth (6f, good to firm) as good as anything he's produced on the grass but may find at least the odd one too strong again. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 (9) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 14 attempts; ran okay at York last month without suggesting he was the answer today. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 7449-4
Last run: 104 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible. |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected. |
2/1 |
25/1
Form: 797-80 D
Last run: 68 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark. |
11/2 |
|
7th 1 (13) |
27th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 23-151 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner last spring who has largely been in good nick since cheekpieces went on in May, winning at Haydock (his fourth win there) and also at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; has never won off a mark this high but he ran well from it at Hamilton last time and soft ground would hold no fears; should be on the premises. |
9/2 |
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4th 2 (12) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has won twice this year (both when ridden by P J McDonald), at Haydock (5f, soft) in May and Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) last time, but that was a 0-105 and he wasn't best drawn; drops back down in grade and should have this run to suit. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 24180- CD
Last run: 188 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (2) |
26th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
6f win here last season; best effort this year came over C&D but she wasn't able to build on it last time and there is other pace to contend with in this field. |
16/1 |
|
9th 11 (11) |
19th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has generally struggled since her Ripon win (6f, good) last September but she showed signs of a revival when third there (5f, good) two weeks ago; has claims if she can build on that but she's drawn out wide here and could have competition for the lead. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
5th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Inconsistent filly who's done most racing over 6f and finished well held in a few tries over this trip; is now 4lb lower than when winning here last autumn but she's generally struggled this season. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 42645- D
Last run: 230 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (6) |
17th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
0-17 since debut win in August 2022; seems out of form (has beaten just one rival on last two starts) and difficult to recommend. |
20/1 |
|
9 (6) |
17th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
0-17 since debut win in August 2022; seems out of form (has beaten just one rival on last two starts) and difficult to recommend. |
20/1 |
|
13th 9 (9) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has dropped down the weights and is 0-17 since his debut win in August 2022; last of 13 at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago; hard to recommend. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 93040- CD
Last run: 230 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 22 (22) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Won a local Group 1 in Bahrain in January but got clobbered by the handicapper as a result; slipping back to a more realistic mark but drawn highest and others bring much more pressing claims. |
50/1 |
|
7th 4 (13) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Landed a 5f Bahrain handicap in January but has struggled since; the handicapper is starting to relent but others are still preferred. |
33/1 |
|
10th 5 (6) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £271.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £238.65 |
| Tricast | £4844.92 |
| Trifecta | £2120.50 |