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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (9) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off. |
20/1 |
|
13th 12 (3) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Two AW wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; he has found the handicapper in command since joining this stable and although his penultimate third at Yarmouth was better, he doesn't look the obvious answer here; stable also run Spring Bloom. |
33/1 |
|
5 (4) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Not totally solid on his form for current yard but has possibilities off current mark provided latest effort (third at Yarmouth) is backed up; well treated on peak figures. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (6) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive last term, winning two in a row at Goodwood (1m, good to soft/good) in the autumn, and kept on well for a close fourth on last month's reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to firm); solid claims back up to 1m. |
13/2 |
|
4th 3 (10) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Had strong handicap form over 1m in the second half of 2025, finishing second at York's Ebor meeting (good to firm) before recording back-to-back wins at Goodwood (good to soft and good); ran well for third in a Nottingham Listed race when last seen 178 days ago; only seventh in this race 12 months ago and he's 4lb higher today. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 2 (7) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won on soft last year; Goodwood double (1m, good to soft/good) in handicaps this autumn; however, only mid-division in valuable event at Ascot 11 days ago, comfortably held by Ebt's Guard, and needs to resume improvement. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 (13) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Out of sorts since December AW success, finishing in midfield at York (40-1) on return to turf last time; beginning to look well handicapped but needs a revival. |
40/1 |
|
11th 19 (11) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Campaigned exclusively on AW for current stable; out of sorts since December win; well handicapped on best turf form for previous yard, so has a good chance if the return to this sphere sparks a revival. |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 (9) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won a small-field C&D handicap over Christmas but two nothing runs in January and difficult to know what to expect from him after a break. |
16/1 |
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 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.13 |
| Tricast | £238.78 |
| Trifecta | £212.20 |
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