17.20
StandardHallgarten & Novum Wines Handicap
- Prize money: £6280.8
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 4-3121
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (2) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
May have needed the run at Kempton 12 days ago but he ended up well beaten; he has a lower turf mark to exploit but is a better horse on AW; others look safer. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (1) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has claims on his best form last year but he ended last season with a poor run at Leicester (7f, good) in October and his last win was 21 months ago; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
13 (16) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Capable but not particularly consistent; won four times last year, at 7f/1m, three on the AW, the other a 7f Newmarket handicap; sound run when fourth at Kempton last time (7f, standard to slow); capable of going well. |
33/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.40
Form: 07-074
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (2) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Fourth of 14 on second start for this yard at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October suggested the ability remained, but losing run up to 18 despite a sliding mark; not sure a return to sprinting is the answer. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 (2) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Fourth of 14 on second start for this yard at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October suggested the ability remained, but losing run up to 18 despite a sliding mark; not sure a return to sprinting is the answer. |
14/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 311334 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 14 (12) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 10 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Has done most of his winning over 7f, most recently off current mark at Kempton in January; however, posted best effort since when keeping-on third over C&D last time; fighting chance. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Returned from a break to win a 7f handicap here, his third course success, in January; not in the same form since but he is now back to his last winning mark. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 117-00
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Made a bright start over hurdles and it was his stable debut when making all for a narrow success at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in March; those tactics could only bring an 11l-second at Taunton (about 2m, good to firm) nine days later but he impressed with some good leaps on the way round and the winner is promising; now makes handicap debut and this track should suit. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Made a bright start over hurdles and it was his stable debut when making all for a narrow success at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in March; those tactics could only bring an 11l-second at Taunton (about 2m, good to firm) nine days later but he impressed with some good leaps on the way round and the winner is promising; now makes handicap debut and this track should suit. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
9th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Inferior to Vaguely Royal on the Flat but has made a bright start over hurdles and it was his stable debut when making all for a narrow success at Wincanton (1m7f, good); looks to have more on his plate under a penalty but still respected. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: 620-89
Last run: 139 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (8) |
7th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
pulled hard, in rear |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
20th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
midfield, outpaced 2f out, kept on from 1f out |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 1630-7 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (5) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Secured a third win of 2024 at Chepstow (1m) in August and not discredited off a 5lb higher mark when fourth of 14 at Kempton (1m) four weeks ago; he ought to be thereabouts. |
7/1 |
|
4th 14 (5) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
mounted in chute and taken down early, led early, headed and prominent after 1f, no extra inside final 110yds |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 1267-1 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (6) |
27th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Inconsistent and finished last at Newmarket 11 days ago, but she won at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in June and was a good third at Ayr (1m, good) last month; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
One of her better efforts when chasing home a big improver over C&D last summer and she has run well on both turf starts this year, winning on reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and close up at Ayr (1m, good) in July; first time William Buick has ridden her in a handicap; every chance. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Inconsistent and below par at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last time; however, prior to that she made a winning reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good); also effective on soft/good to soft; can be a contender if she's on a going day. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: 177233 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (4) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
All five wins have been on the AW, the latest over 9.5f here in March last year; placed in a seller (9.5f) and a handicap (1m4f) here in April; poor run back on turf after a break last time; blinkers replace visor. |
10/1 |
|
8 (1) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
On lengthy losing run but he's been placed at Wolverhampton (9.4f/1m4f) in last two starts and three of his five wins have come over C&D; has each-way claims again back at this track. |
9/2 |
|
1 (7) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Handy sort; has done most of his winning at Chelmsford, but he does act here (244232172); hasn't had many goes over this far, but finished second of 11 in his only previous attempt over C&D; interesting back up in trip at this level. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 2-0890
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (5) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Ended 2025 with two good runs but he has been well short of that level in two runs this year, a wind op before the latest making no difference; tongue tie returns; risky despite his reduced mark. |
20/1 |
|
11th 9 (8) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
First win was on turf (7f) and last two have been on Tapeta (8.6f); reached the frame in two starts at Wolverhampton in December but he had a major blip there the following month; had another wind operation since and needs a major revival after four months off. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: P-8970 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (10) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Struggled for Archie Watson this year, his one placed effort coming when second in a Beverley seller in July (8.5f, good to firm); last of ten back in a handicap in August; too much to prove. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (8) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Looked useful when winning 1m AW handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in spring 2023 but has largely been disappointing for new stable this year; went close in C&D seller (good to firm) last month but almost certainly needs to better that performance in this handicap. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
soon led |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 322-3 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (10) |
7th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
ducked right start, raced wide but in touch with leaders, led after 2f, headed over 3f out, dropped to rear over 1f out, soon struggling |
14/1 |
|
11th 7 (1) |
20th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
prominent, weakened quickly from 2f out |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: 4300-P CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
A three-time 7f/1m AW winner in 2025; back on song when runner-up to Bella Bisbee over C&D 16 days ago, so must enter calculations nudged up 1lb. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 6 (1) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Bagged AW handicaps at Wolverhampton (7f) and Kempton (1m) last summer; not disgraced after five months off when a fading fourth of seven at Kempton (7f) last month so possibilities eased 1lb. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Record of 7-18 on AW and was in good form in the autumn, including a near miss at Chelmsford (7f); returns after five months off but he still looks feasibly treated and he went close on his reappearance last spring; interesting contender. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 033516
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (5) |
20th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Stays 1m but campaigned over shorter trips for John Butler, winning a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in April; not at his best last time and perhaps vulnerable upped in class. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
4th Jun 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Well beaten on final start here before an absence but leaving that aside he has an excellent record on this track at 7f and about 1m, winning for the second time in three attempts when nabbing Candy Warhol and Streak Lightning over C&D in April; back up 2lb but still well treated on past form. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 (3) |
29th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Missed last year and mixed form in four runs for new yard in 2024; went close at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in February but he was never involved after a slow start here last time; on dangerous mark and has form at this trip but others are more persuasive. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £120.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £108.22 |
| Tricast | £453.04 |
| Trifecta | £511.60 |
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