18.15
StandardM J Bushell Handicap
- Prize money: £4004
- 1m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £19.00
- Place: £4.30
Form: 3-8250
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (3) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 (9) |
26th Jun 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
All four wins on AW; back to form after a couple of lesser turf efforts when winning at Chelmsford (1m6f; 18-1) this month; recorded back-to-back wins at Wolverhampton/Lingfield last summer and no surprise were he to go in again now upped to 2m for the first time. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 (10) |
6th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Largely in good form over the winter on the AW but he has failed to hit top form in a pair of handicaps at Ayr/York of late; it would come as no surprise to see him return to form here though. |
8/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 09740 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won against own age-group for Archie Watson on hurdle debut in January but his next two runs were underwhelming and his subsequent Flat record is very mixed; recently changed hands for 10,000gns; not the percentage call on this stable debut. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
13th Jun 2024 Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
prominent, headed 3f out, weakened inside final furlong |
7/2 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
6th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
A fair 2m hurdles winner but he's yet to show that form in this sphere, tried in cheekpieces when beating only one in 11.5f Bath handicap 22 days ago; this longer trip promises to suit but others still appeal more. |
9/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 542722 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (1) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Held on to win at Kempton (2m, AW) in February and posted a solid effort when fourth at Southwell (2m, AW) 84 days ago; off since and this drop back in trip probably isn't ideal on his first outing on turf since September 2023. |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
2lb higher than when narrowly returning to winning form at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; that was in a steadily run race, but he has a good record here (4711134) including two wins over this trip; respected. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Shaped quite nicely from off the pace in a Southwell handicap three weeks ago (1m6f); dangerous if he can build on it and he is a C&D winner on a dangerous mark. |
100/30 |
7/2
Form: 41-348 BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Has form figures of 513143222 for her current yard and she hit a personal best when going close at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) last month; only 1lb higher here and she's a big player again back on Tapeta. |
3/1 |
|
9 (6) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
6yo who's never been better, with two ready 1m4f wins for new yard this year and good efforts to be placed on last two outings; has had just one race on soft (none on heavy) but won it, in 2023; needs a second look. |
6/1 |
|
8 (6) |
5th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ready 1m4f wins at Southwell and Ffos Las for new yard this year and her C&D third on latest outing was another good effort; in the mix. |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: 173235
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (2) |
24th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
24th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
3/1 |
|
5th 7 (1) |
6th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Got off the mark at Lingfield (2m) in February and has continued in good order, challenging wide when fifth there (2m) three weeks ago; he ought to be in the shake-up. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 32-435 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (4) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Capable on her day as she showed when beaten a neck (clear of the third) at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) on her penultimate start; not the most consistent, though, and has run poorly in both starts over C&D; apprentice-ridden for last 11 starts but Dylan Hogan on board today. |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 (3) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Reasonably consistent mare who is a four-time AW scorer; clear second at Wolverhampton (1m6f) most recently; stays 2m; may remain competitive back up just 2lb. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 74-306
Last run: 112 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (4) |
10th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (11) |
14th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Never showed on AW 18 days ago but she'd been delivered with a well-timed run to win an amateur jockeys' race at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) the time before; not the easiest of rides but is capable of going well. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 (9) |
27th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Proved unsteerable in the race won by Scylla on turf here last month, but with the cheekpieces removed she proved much more amenable when winning under Jack Callan at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) 20 days ago; 3lb higher and shortlisted if in the same mood. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: -45560
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (4) |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Hasn't always convinced with her stamina over longer trips since last December; may benefit from this return to 1m4f but comes with a degree of risk, being 0-19. |
33/1 |
|
8th 13 (7) |
6th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Is now 0-18 and she came in last of 12 in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap 15 days ago; she's very hard to warm to. |
25/1 |
|
12th 13 (4) |
22nd May 2024 Good 1m 6f 17y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Not solid on 2024 AW form; creditable second here on last turf appearance but this is a deeper field and she's an exposed-looking maiden (0-17); others preferred. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 37-904
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (8) |
14th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
1-23, her win coming on turf for Richard Hughes as a 3yo; not beaten far when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) in May, but not built on it since and was 3l behind Queen Of Steel at Lingfield (2m, good to firm) last time; look elsewhere. |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 (7) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Her sole win came in September 2021; ran well when fourth at Chelmsford (1m6f) in May and was denied a clear run back there last month; stood little chance on unfavourable terms at this track last time; steps up in trip and not out of this. |
8/1 |
|
6th 10 (10) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 133y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Fair fourth in 1m6f handicap at Chelmsford (AW) last month and he didn't get the breaks over same C&D last time; should get a decent pace back in trip but her sole win was in 2021 and this looks a tough assignment on these terms. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 31257- D
Last run: 241 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (3) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Shed his maiden tag in the corresponding race in 2021 (good to soft) and he has added a further four wins, the last three in consecutive renewals of a 2m handicap at Newmarket; chased home a stablemate in this race last year after a six-month absence; back from eight months off today and perhaps vulnerable to younger legs. |
10/1 |
|
6 (4) |
18th Sep 2025 Good 2m 1f 27y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Course winner (extended 2m5f) who was third in this last year; form figures this term read 2123, the win coming at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) in June; solid. |
3/1 |
|
2 (4) |
26th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
In good form this season, winning comprehensively at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) in June before 9l second to unexposed winner at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm); the return to 2m is in his favour and he's a key player. |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: /6198- CD
Last run: 201 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Dual C&D winner (soft/good) but not since December 2022, and is very inconsistent nowadays; tailed off at Stratford on latest outing in early July; 1lb wrong today; others have more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
|
7th 9 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Placed over hurdles in February and there was nothing wrong with his sixth at Warwick (2m3f, good) in April; has undergone wind surgery since finishing a distant last of ten back on the Flat in May but others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
|
10th 5 |
4th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Placed over hurdles in February but three lesser performances since then; both Flat wins have come on the AW and a good while back now. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 80478-
Last run: 301 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (5) |
8th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, prominent |
50/1 |
|
8th 10 (2) |
27th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Lowly rated maiden; her recent seasonal/stable debut at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) was not completely without promise, but she weakened and was well beaten in the end; needs to have taken significant benefit from that run. |
25/1 |
|
12th 12 (3) |
6th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Poor middle-distance maiden in 2023 for Philip McBride; returns after ten months off for her new yard with lots to prove. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 9039
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
midfield |
200/1 |
|
13 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
200/1 |
|
5 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £177.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £119.40 |
| Tricast | £399.29 |
| Trifecta | £787.50 |
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