18.15
GoodSky Bet Club Handicap
- Prize money: £10359.54
- 1m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.10
- Place: £2.20
Form: 3-6841
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (5) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Ridden this season by Lauren Young; won at Musselburgh (1m4f) and Hamilton (1m3f) on first two starts, with a good third at Thirsk (1m4f) next time, all on good ground; shaped as if still in form in a steadily run race on latest outing; this good season (better than 2025) has been over much shorter but he did win this race on good to firm in 2024; not dismissed. |
7/2 |
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6th 10 (12) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good) before good third at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; he'll be fine at this longer trip, and also if slow ground prevails; could be bang there. |
8/1 |
11/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 72-313 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Dual course winner in the past and completed a double elsewhere in April; however, finished behind Tony Montana at Glorious Goodwood most recently and is rather weighted to the hilt off current mark. |
14/1 |
|
10th 13 (7) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Has won twice at this track, albeit in very different races to this; 1m2f wins at Newbury and Epsom (made all) on good ground in April and ran well again when third at Sandown this month on good to firm; each-way player if he's in the same form. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Better than ever with 1m2f wins at Newbury and Epsom (made all) on good ground in April but a further 5lb rise proved enough to stop him at York last time; might be vulnerable again. |
9/1 |
16/1
- Place: £12.90
Form: 253437 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Industrious and usually dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f; turf strike-rate is 1-20, however, and he was tailed off at Thirsk (good) on penultimate start, before he failed to shine at Newcastle's Northumberland Plate meeting (AW) for the third year in a row; not the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
18th 5 (18) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Industrious and usually dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f; turf strike-rate is 1-20 and he was tailed off at Thirsk last time; back to AW and he's 7-34 in this sphere, but he's not shone at this meeting (16th in the Plate, 12th in the Vase) in the last two years. |
25/1 |
|
12th 5 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 12-522 CD BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (3) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 2m 0f 32y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Won twice at around 2m in 2025 but he's performed miserably this season and needs to turn a corner. |
20/1 |
|
9th 2 (10) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
A two-time winner (around 2m) in 2025 but he's failed to beat a rival in a pair of 1m6f handicaps at Thirsk and Carlisle this summer; needs to take a major step forward. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 05-803
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 190y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
Ended a long losing run when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; respectable efforts in next two starts and he had an excuse here last time, when he got hampered by a faller; now only 1lb higher than for that last success and he's not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
10th 3 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Successful at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month and that has been followed by two solid runs, the latest at Beverley on Tuesday; one of three runners for Tim Easterby. |
13/2 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Snapped a losing run when over C&D last month and the race didn't go smoothly for him when third at Redcar; considered. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 101314 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won four times for David O'Meara last year (1m6f-2m) but has been out of form for new stable this season and is not sure to be ideally suited by today's drop back in trip; considered only if lively in the betting. |
10/1 |
|
3 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Yet to strike form after three runs for new stable this year but now 1lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) for David O'Meara just under a year ago; usually ridden patiently; revival possible. |
20/1 |
|
13 (2) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Four wins for David O'Meara last year (2m/1m6f), two on Tapeta, and she's on a competitive mark on her best form; the step back up in trip may help but she's not easy to fancy judged on this year's two runs. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 1363-2
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (7) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
She recorded the latest of her six wins when readily taking five-runner Carlisle handicap (1m3f, good) last month; not disgraced at York over an extended 2m on her next two starts and now drops back in trip and grade; acts on most ground and warrants consideration. |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 (9) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Behind a couple of these when fourth over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago but that was still a respectable run and she won at Carlisle (1m3f, good) prior to that; went close in this race in 2024; not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Five-runner race at Carlisle (1m3f) last Saturday was first win since 2023 and she's a dependable sort who finished a C&D second (twice) and fourth in July 2024 and 2025 on her only three appearances at York; going back up 5lb since Carlisle seems to pose the difficulty but she should be on the premises. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 1-8718 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (1) |
7th Jul 2024 Standard 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
10/1 |
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8th 1 (2) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Triple winner at up to 1m6f, all on a sound surface; stepped up on two early-season efforts when scoring at Newmarket last month; went up 3lb for that and was beaten over 8l at Hamilton (1m5f, good) latest; more needed. |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 (7) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Can front-run; surged back to form at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) two weeks ago, going on 3f out and seeing off the strong challenger Too Friendly; acts on good to soft; up 3lb but seriously considered. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 86-001
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 18 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Back to form with a bang when scoring comfortably over C&D (good to firm) six weeks ago, his 20th outing at this track; retains handicapping scope on old form after a 6lb rise but he's yet to win back to back. |
16/1 |
|
1st 4 (9) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
His 19 course starts have yielded five places and a win over 1m4f back in 2023 but he hasn't been at his best on turf here the last twice; back on a good mark but need to see more. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 218-43
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (14) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Not seen on the Flat since hard-fought course win (2m1f, soft) last summer but produced career-best hurdle performance when winning on good ground last month and is evidently in very good nick; respected. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 5-3615 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (6) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 5f 192y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
slowly away, held up in rear |
9/1 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
slowly into stride, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Disappointing favourite in this race last year but he does stay the trip and acts on heavy going; Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings; the last two were admittedly on AW and he's back to that last winning mark. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 21-265 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (2) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Trip, track and ground should all be suitable but this veteran has a point to prove after a disappointing run at Ayr when last seen 11 weeks ago; close fourth in this race last year when rated 8lb higher. |
12/1 |
|
7th 5 (1) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Began this season with two perfectly respectable 1m6f runs last month (good/soft) and continues to edge down the weights but his last win was in 2023 and he's not the percentage call in this field. |
20/1 |
|
4th 8 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Rallied for third of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) on seasonal debut and remains well handicapped on historical data; just no certainty to step forward, being a veteran who hasn't won since 2023. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 2/248- C
Last run: 371 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (11) |
29th Jun 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Consistent spell culminated in a creditable fourth in the 2023 Chester Plate; well beaten in just two starts since; has question marks over current form and the surface (AW debut). |
25/1 |
|
13th 10 (13) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
2m course winner (good) in August 2022, when 4lb lower; only seen four times since, producing back-to-back career bests on soft, over 2m/2m2f last season; returns from a year off looking well treated if he is ready; market can guide in that respect; trainer's string in good form. |
20/1 |
|
4 (7) |
11th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 2m 0f 32y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and ridden after 5f |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 3-3223 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (12) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Dual winner although the latest of them came here (1m2f) in 2023; regularly in the frame, however, including when fourth at Carlisle (1m3f) last month and third over 2m at Catterick (also good to firm) a fortnight ago; capable of having a say. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 3 (7) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins came on the AW in 2023 (8.5f/1m2f); bounced back from a lesser effort at Ayr (1m7f, soft) when a 3l fourth at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last time but she is yet to fully prove she's effective at this trip; visor goes on. |
4/1 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 39y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
In good form until a below-par sixth of eight in 1m7f handicap at Ayr 20 days ago; the sort to bounce back. |
15/2 |
9/1
Form: 4-3616 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (15) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Two wins last year (good to soft/soft; including here) and he took a six-runner C&D handicap (good) in May; however, slow starts can be an issue and he was well beaten at Thirsk last time; the cheekpieces had no positive impact on sole previous use in 2021; others are more compelling. |
33/1 |
|
15th 2 (14) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time winner at up to 1m5f, on good or slower; latest success came at Hamilton (1m4f, good), on his penultimate start; finished over 3l ahead of Hope You Can Run when sixth back at Hamilton latest; more needed. |
9/1 |
|
6th 8 (4) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Left Jim Goldie before penultimate start; two wins from four races at Hamilton, including when he mowed down Capital Theory from the back in six-runner race (1m4f) 16 days ago; back up 4lb (peak mark was 2lb higher still) and stays further than this; another telling late challenge could be on its way. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.06 |
| Tricast | £1002.49 |
| Trifecta | £1449.10 |
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