17.10
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- Prize money: £38655
- 0m 5f 7y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £2.80
Form: 719-61 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 (2) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
raced far side, prominent |
50/1 |
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10th 5 (1) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Acts on any ground; successful in handicaps at this course (gamely) and Hamilton (impressively) in May/June; creditable third to Makarova at Sandown upped to Group 3 level, having kicked for home too soon in hindsight; currently in career-best form; could go well. |
14/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.80
Form: 2213-1 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (16) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Made outstanding progress in 5f handicaps and the way he raced to the front at York (good to firm) in May showed that a switch to Group company wouldn't be at all fanciful; unable to show what he was made of behind Mgheera in a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good) since, as a gap shut as he was about to go through it, and he remains one to keep on the right side. |
14/1 |
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2 (10) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
2-2 this season with 5f handicap wins at Musselburgh (good to soft) and York (good to firm); did it nicely in a big field last week and this highly progressive 5yo could take the rise in grade in his stride. |
4/1 |
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2 (10) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
2-2 this season with 5f handicap wins at Musselburgh (good to soft) and York (good to firm); did it nicely in a big field last week and this highly progressive 5yo could take the rise in grade in his stride. |
4/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.40
Form: 333-80 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (2) |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Has won on good to soft; seen in best light when impressive in a similar race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August; had an off day next time and she lacked the pace to get involved at Ayr since (extended 5f; respectable fourth) but returning to 6f with a stiff finish can suit; solid. |
6/1 |
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4th 2 (8) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Never better than when coming clear for 6f Listed win at Pontefract in August (good to firm; Rage Of Bamby over 4l back in fourth) but she was a different filly when dropping right out at York since (6f, good to soft; had won a big handicap on that ground in June); needs quick about-face. |
8/1 |
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7th 7 (3) |
8th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 09-923 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (8) |
5th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Raced mainly at sprint trips but ran respectably over 7f last summer; very long losing sequence is a bigger issue but he's well capable of being involved and record at Haydock features a Group 2 success. |
9/1 |
|
8 (10) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Over three years since his last win; retains ability and his mark continues to ease but others appeal more for win purposes. |
10/1 |
|
6th 10 (7) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
8yo whose form has deteriorated and he's winless since May 2022; however, he ran two pretty good races on AW earlier this year and his mark continues to fall; 2-2 here (Listed/Group 2); not ruled out back at Haydock. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: -66369 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (10) |
7th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Top handicapper in his time; last won in October 2023 but the ability remains, judged on comeback run, and trainer has a knack of keeping his veterans sweet; not ruled out with the recent rain helpful and on a mark in the 70s for the first time since 2yo days; refitted blinkers replace visor. |
6/1 |
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13th 10 (21) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Went close on reappearance at Ripon (6f, good) and now 2lb lower; four lesser runs have followed and this 8yo is without a win since 2023, but he's a two-time C&D winner who is likely to get back on track at some stage. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 040-40 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (6) |
3rd May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off |
11/4 |
|
10th 4 (6) |
3rd May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off |
11/4 |
|
2nd 5 (9) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
midfield against near rail, waiting for room halfway, switched left 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, switched right and squeezed through final 110yds, went second post, eyecatcher |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 8-5D147 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Kicked off campaign with three fine runs in defeat (two over C&D and two behind subsequent Group 1 winner American Affair) and he deservedly return to winning ways in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good) three weeks ago; he's up 5lb to a career-high mark but this thriving 5yo has to be respected. |
100/30 |
8/1
Form: -85556 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (11) |
27th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Recorded a comfortable success in this race 12 months ago when 3lb lower; first win since when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Hamilton 12 days ago (5f, good to soft); big run on the cards under a penalty. |
9/2 |
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2 (13) |
15th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
All turf wins on good/firmer; steadily back to form this season, keeping-on second at York (good) most recently; remains on a workable mark and enters calculations. |
11/2 |
|
6 (7) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
The conditions won't faze him and he ran a solid race in a deep 6f handicap at the Dante meeting here 17 days ago; returning to 5f is not an issue and he helps form a strong hand in the race for Kevin Ryan. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 442702 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (9) |
7th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
8yo whose last three wins have come at Musselburgh, the latest off this mark in April; however, he's been unable to threaten away from the Edinburgh venue on his last three starts and has to raise his game. |
8/1 |
|
8th 3 (2) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
1lb better off with Muker from their run in this race 12 months ago; successful at Musselburgh in April (5f, good to soft) but his last two runs haven't been his best; likely to give a better account here. |
5/1 |
|
12 (6) |
15th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Gained last three wins at Musselburgh, the most recent off 2lb lower in April; below par in both attempts at Hamilton; not the percentage call. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 28-625 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (8) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
Slipping down the weights but he's 1lb wrong today and this year's efforts haven't suggested he was primed to strike. |
25/1 |
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8th 15 (19) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Second of 18 over C&D in September (good to soft) off a 3lb higher mark; not recaptured that form in four subsequent runs and has enough to prove for now. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 221252 D
Last run: 71 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (8) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; came into that race in good form, however, whereas this time around he was a remote last of seven at Beverley; revival not impossible but others are more solid; stable also run Lion's House. |
12/1 |
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7th 6 (8) |
16th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear |
13/2 |
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7th 6 (8) |
16th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear |
13/2 |
40/1
Form: 1597-0 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (7) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Two 5f wins last year, the second of them coming over C&D in September off 1lb lower; two runs this year have been well short of his best, including over C&D on Sunday, and this looks a warm race in which to try and rebound. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 90-636 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (9) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (10) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types. |
10/1 |
|
9th 2 (6) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 34-911 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (17) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
He was well backed when winning a small-field C&D handicap in May but even his most fervent supporters would have struggled to envisage the progress that has followed this summer, adding six more sprint handicaps and soaring up the weights; better than ever when second at York's Ebor meeting (5.5f, good to firm) last month, form that has been well advertised since; races off the same mark today and he is one of two good chances for Jim Goldie. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Began the season looking an exposed handicapper but he's made remarkable progress, winning seven times and climbing 29lb in the weights; early speed has been the feature of his wins and this track is likely to suit better than Ascot last time; Paul Mulrennan is back on board today and he shouldn't be passed over lightly. |
20/1 |
|
7th 3 (7) |
10th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Having a remarkable season, notching win number seven for the campaign at Hamilton last Saturday; with a 6lb rise he's up a total of 31lb since his first success in the spring, but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; equally effective at 5f/6f, and good ground or firmer is ideal. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 740223 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (10) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Running well over 5f this year, winning at Pontefract and Ripon this spring (both good ground); has come up short off a BHA mark in the 80s the last twice and vulnerable again back up at 6f. |
20/1 |
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4 (10) |
15th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Disappointing last time when bidding for hat-trick, and remains on career-high mark; on the plus side, Warren Fentiman takes over and claims a useful 5lb. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £49.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.57 |
| Tricast | £682.33 |
| Trifecta | £923.10 |
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