17.20
GoodBetfred ‘Bet Builder’ Sankey Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £10468
- 1m 0f 37y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 11-234 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (13) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Just second outing for Geoff Harker when runner-up off 1lb higher at Haydock (1m, good) last May but never involved when dropped to 7f at York the following month and not seen since (gelded); this is a tough race to return in. |
14/1 |
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12th 4 (13) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Just second outing for current yard when adding to his good Haydock record with a closing second over 1m three weeks ago; slight doubts as to whether the drop back to 7f will be ideal but his mark is definitely workable. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 7 (14) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 37y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won over C&D (good) for Roger Varian last summer and another fine effort over C&D when second on soft in the autumn; changed hands for 110,000gns after final 3yo start; never involved in the Lincoln at Doncaster on reappearance for new yard but he did meet trouble in running; stall 14 could make life tricky. |
8/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 3242-7
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (5) |
3rd Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on heavy; finally off the mark in 1m novice event at Windsor in June; folded tamely in 1m3f handicap at Glorious Goodwood next time and again weakened out of it at Kempton (1m3f, AW) five weeks ago; that's led to wind surgery and today's visor, and he'd be a contender if back to his best. |
7/1 |
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6th 3 (4) |
28th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Finally off the mark in 1m novice event at Windsor in June; folded tamely in 1m3f contest at Glorious Goodwood since, not exactly convincing with his stamina, but he is bred to stay this far and may see it out better in this lower grade. |
11/2 |
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7th 6 (5) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 44y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Met all sorts of trouble on reappearance and has otherwise been in the frame every time; second off this mark at Haydock (1m, good) before getting off the mark by a neck in a novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) five weeks ago; this marked increase in trip is interesting, including as his dam was a 1m3f winner and close relation to a King George winner at 1m4f. |
8/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 51-334
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (10) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Turned things around with a win at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month but he was only seventh of ten in his follow-up bid at Wolverhampton (favourite); used to act on Polytrack; in-form yard also runs Split Elevens; inconsistent. |
8/1 |
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7th 2 (3) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Unable to land a telling blow on first two stable starts but rewarded good market support when scoring by a neck at Southwell (7f) this month and remains well handicapped on older form; high on the list. |
5/2 |
3/1
Form: 16-438 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (9) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Uncharacteristically below par at Ascot recently but was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup; he's run really well in defeat under Danny Tudhope in some hot handicaps this year and was second in this last season (good to firm); versatile ground-wise; could bounce back with a big performance. |
16/1 |
|
9th 1 (9) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Finished second behind Ebt's Guard in this race 12 months ago when rated 14lb lower; he has earned his lofty rating since then, winning twice at Goodwood last autumn and recording a career-best RPR when second of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood eight days ago; another big run anticipated. |
11/2 |
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2nd 1 (13) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Blew his chance at the start in most recent handicap attempt but generally consistent otherwise in the last year and ties in with several of today's rivals on Royal Hunt Cup form; 2-2 at Goodwood and looks interesting back here despite remaining on a career-high mark. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 21005-
Last run: 241 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (1) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back. |
5/1 |
|
7th 1 (6) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
28th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: 12-35 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (9) |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has dropped to Class 6 the last twice, showing signs of a revival at Ayr then never figuring at Catterick; current mark reflects a broad decline in his form this year. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 (5) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Last turf win was at Redcar in September 2024 (6f, good to firm; blinkers on for the first time); ran one of his best races this season when fourth over 1m at Ayr last week (1m, good to firm; visor on); same headgear; each-way chance. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 21-3
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (9) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Pulled up after a very slow start at Leopardstown last month but was only beaten roughly 2l on her yard debut/seasonal return at Navan in April and was well backed that day; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
2 (3) |
16th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims. |
4/1 |
|
2 (3) |
16th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 5301-7
Last run: 71 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
14th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
led at steady pace |
7/2 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
First-time hood (also worn on second start this term) when ending last season with a narrow 7f AW novice win; never going on handicap debut in June (1m, good) but keeping-on fourth of seven at Sandown (1m2f, good) was better; needs to build on that too but it may be possible, raised in trip again. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-1405 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (10) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
towards rear, some headway inside final furlong |
12/1 |
|
7th 10 (10) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
14th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Hard to crab his record on AW, winning three times and regularly placed; he'll need a good pace back at 7f but that could be on the cards. |
100/30 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.13 |
| Tricast | £238.78 |
| Trifecta | £212.20 |
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