19.15
Good To FirmPride Embracing Every Shade Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £1.80
- Place: £1.10
Form: 6-5411 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (2) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Good spell last summer culminated in a good second off 8lb higher in the Shergar Cup Mile here; not in the same form since, including during a stint in Bahrain. |
16/1 |
11/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 40-845 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (4) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Record of 11137 since switched to this C&D, latest effort best forgiven (race wasn't run to suit); this hold-up mare could prove dangerous, provided the pace fractions are back in her favour. |
13/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 7804-9 C
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (5) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
0-9 since her winning debut at Newbury in May 2022; mostly disappointing in handicaps, including last time (1m; couldn't blame the trip) after hinting at a revival the run before (7f); bit risky. |
5/1 |
|
10th 6 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
pressed leader |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
25th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Down the field in AW event seven weeks ago, though possibly needed that reappearance run; now 0-7 since debut win (at this venue) but is favourably treated on peak RPRs and this drop in class may help; one to consider. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: -23246 D
Last run: 88 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (5) |
4th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
0-5 on turf but ran respectably over C&D nine days ago and ties in with Red Maids on that effort; still well treated on best AW form, though has a long losing sequence to quell (no success since early 2023). |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (12) |
25th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Well treated on best AW form but her losing run is mounting up and this belated return to grass presents a question mark; her turf record (four attempts) is far from solid. |
16/1 |
|
4 (10) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Five good runs over 7f on AW this year and all four wins have been on an artificial surface; modest form on turf, on last run, which was back in June 2022, finishing 9l seventh of eight at Chester (7f, good); best watched. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 511386 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (5) |
31st Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Back-to-back AW wins in the spring, latterly over C&D; made a good return from eight weeks off when second at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago; considered back here. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 8 (6) |
20th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Form has dipped slightly since two AW wins in March/April and remains on a 2lb higher mark than for the most recent win; however, he posted a better effort at Newbury in June, having been denied a clear run before finishing his race off well, and is worth considering on the back of that. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-4835 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 4 (8) |
29th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Seven-time AW winner for Darryll Holland, notably of a 7f handicap at Southwell in March 2025 when 5lb higher; well beaten in three runs for Jim Boyle and, although the last two were on turf, enough to prove even back on AW. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All seven wins have been on AW; yet to hit form in two runs for this yard; cheekpieces return but best watched at present. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (10) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break. |
16/1 |
11/1
Form: 86-496 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (10) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
in rear |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Dual 7f winner (once over C&D) in spring 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month and now reverts to optimum trip after a failed 1m attempt on Tapeta; on a tempting mark. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (11) |
30th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 0-3372 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
travelled strongly, prominent, joined leader over 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, ran on |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
travelled strongly, prominent, joined leader over 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, ran on |
7/2 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
20th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Refused to enter the stalls twice here before comfortably landing 1m claimer for Stephen Thorne last month; close fourth in 7f claimer for Sean Davis latest; step back up to 1m will suit back with Thorne. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 23-070 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (2) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims. |
7/2 |
|
4 (2) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims. |
7/2 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
24th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 1-5803 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (8) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark. |
16/1 |
|
10th 7 (13) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
2 (9) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 669787 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb. |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
14th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: -36147 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (8) |
19th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Yet to win on AW but she's rated 7lb lower in this discipline and has run well at Lingfield the last twice (7f and 1m); others in today's field appeal more. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (3) |
14th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
2nd 9 (2) |
5th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Triple 7f turf winner; placed over C&D in March, when 2lb higher; well below par on turf on her last two starts; revival needed. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 13-760 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (2) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Four wins here (three over this trip) and has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark; defied a five-month absence as a 3yo, but his reappearance efforts in the meantime suggest this first start in seven months may be needed. |
16/1 |
|
5 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected. |
11/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.55 |
| Tricast | £94.42 |
| Trifecta | £119.20 |
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