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- Prize money: £9630.56
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.00
- Place: £2.40
Form: 5130-2 CD
Last run: 122 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (2) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW. |
14/1 |
|
6 (11) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (11) |
5th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw. |
14/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1255-1 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (2) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 3 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f). |
15/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 36-064
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (5) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Inconsistent and hard to win with; better over C&D early in the month but typically failed to build on it at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (said to have been unsuited by racing wide throughout from stall 9); Dicko The Legend looks his yard's best shot. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 (9) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Just 3-34 but ran better when third of ten at Southwell (6f, AW) 11 days ago; place possibilities. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner in October 2024 and 5lb lower than when last successful, but hasn't lately shaped like a winner waiting to happen (underwent wind surgery before penultimate outing); stable also runs Ottawa. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 313-00 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (16) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Usually travels strongly; 0-6 this season, coming from the back again for creditable minor honours over 7f on heavy ground at Leicester and Newbury (yesterday) in his two starts this autumn; he's the sort who needs things to drop right but more than capable off this mark if they do. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 (7) |
25th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
0-5 this season and beaten favourite at Leicester most recently but ran encouragingly and ties in with Executive Decision on that effort; C&D winner (off 3lb lower) on heavy ground last autumn and enters calculations. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 (9) |
15th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Last win came over 7f on heavy at Newbury 13 months ago when just 3lb lower; hasn't been running badly during a light season on ground too fast; off since June and record fresh isn't the best, but he's strongly considered. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 0773-0 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (2) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Front-runner; still 10lb higher than when winning over C&D in July last year, but has been beaten less than a length off similar marks in each of his last four starts; faces other speed influences but still respected on first start back with his former trainer. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (11) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 (8) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who won twice in the second half of last year, the latest in a big field at Thirsk (7f, good) in September; went close on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) and he can make another bold bid. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 1100-8 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 (10) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but his turn looks near, having finished second at Ascot (good to firm) the last twice; successful on both Newmarket tracks and the way he races suggests this drop back to 6f is worth exploring; respected. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 (13) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
He recorded the last of his three victories back in August 2024 but his mark had reflected that when very good neck second of 17 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; up 3lb but another good show can be expected. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 566227 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (6) |
17th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
19th Feb 2026 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since. |
16/1 |
|
7th 9 (10) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more. |
18/1 |
16/1
Form: 21-480 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (11) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
8yo who has displayed mixed form this season and was below par over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, but he showed spark when third of 22 over C&D (good) two starts ago and he has an excellent record in this race, having won it in 2023 and dead-heated for first last year; respected. |
15/2 |
|
12th 19 (15) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions. |
9/1 |
|
12 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 6000-0 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (5) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Quality performer back in the day for Andrew Balding but he's looked on a slippery slope in the last 12 months; showed signs of a revival at Doncaster (3l sixth of ten) last time but that was in a messy race and he needs to build on that. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
29th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
slightly awkward start, midfield |
33/1 |
|
14th 14 (19) |
15th Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
slowly away, switched left soon after start, in rear |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 37-107 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (2) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
A dual 7f scorer for Archie Watson in 2025 and he signed off for the yard with a solid sixth at Kempton (7f) 57 days ago; since changed hands for 20,000gns and he can't be discounted for his new handler. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (12) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Prominent racer; the winner of three of his nine runs for Archie Watson, including two wins and a second from three AW starts; bumped into a promising filly at Kempton six weeks ago but his subsequent 3lb rise won't help matters. |
7/1 |
|
1 (4) |
19th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Has lacked consistency on turf but remains unexposed on AW and his C&D success last week took record in this sphere to 2-2; highly respected under 5lb penalty kept to this scenario. |
5/2 |
9/1
Form: 15103- D
Last run: 217 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (9) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Progressive last year, with two wins, and not disgraced in good handicaps at Royal Ascot and York the last twice, but needs to raise his game. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (12) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
|
10th 24 (20) |
20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
All five wins at 7f, on AW and turf, but he couldn't raise his game when well held off just 1lb higher in a similar C&D handicap (good) in October and this again looks a step too far. |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: 261-39 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (4) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Had an excuse for heavy defeat on AW finals day last time (found to be coughing); completed a turf hat-trick in May/June 2023 but current mark presents a tougher task. |
14/1 |
|
9th 4 (9) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Progressive on turf last summer and she's improved again on AW this winter, winning at Southwell (1m) in December before a C&D third behind Shades Of Summer and Nine Tenths on New Year's Day; better off at the weights with both those fillies here; should make a bold bid. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 (8) |
1st Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Successful in similar event at Southwell (1m) last month, taking record to 4-10; the runner-up has advertised that form since; largely progressive and is effective at 7f; respected up just 2lb. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 0/875-
Last run: 327 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Horse
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (9) |
29th Jun 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Won a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f) two years ago but lost his way last year and he made a quiet start for this yard over 7f at Doncaster when 40-1; a hood joins the tongue-tie added then; 2-4 on AW but this looks a warm race in which to try and revive. |
40/1 |
|
13th 3 (10) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Ex-French horse who bagged Group 3 honours at Chantilly (6f) two years ago but lost his form in 2023; absent since last July; market helpful on debut for new stable. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.37 |
| Tricast | £294.25 |
| Trifecta | £370.50 |
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