17.05
Good To FirmAshleigh Lodge Takepayments Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 3-2731 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (3) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
All five wins have been at around 1m2f on good or quicker; last success was off 5lb lower but he reappeared with a fair third in Class 4 event over C&D (good to soft) last month; should go well on this drop back in grade and it would be a positive if the ground dries out. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 10 (1) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Down the field on final two runs last season but he may have been ready for a break; on a handy mark based on his form last August and could be a contender for last year's winning yard. |
14/1 |
|
9 (1) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Disappointing at Chester last time but won over the 1m2f there in August and was placed in his next two runs; effective on the AW but others might be better in here. |
16/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: -21247 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (5) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 8 (14) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Got his head back in front at Newcastle (1m2f) in February; down the field both starts since, although a wide trip didn't help back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago; hasn't had much luck with the draw again. |
14/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 5-2311 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
29th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 8lb
|
Has made a bright start for his current yard and made it two wins from his last three runs in 1m4f handicap at Beverley two days ago; also took this in 2024, so he's a player under a 4lb penalty. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Gained his first win for this stable at Doncaster (1m4f, good) this month and ran well at Southwell (1m3f, AW) six days ago; still fairly treated off this 2lb higher mark and has good claims. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 7 (5) |
21st May 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Hit traffic when not beaten far over C&D late last month and duly justified favouritism at Doncaster on Saturday; no penalty for that apprentice race win and is shortlisted under the experienced Fletcher Yarham. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: 50-448 D BF
Last run: 139 days
W: 9st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (4) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Formerly useful veteran who's missed a couple of chunks of his career and been on the downgrade in recent times; has been running over further this year and is tried in another different form of headgear tonight. |
10/1 |
|
12th 9 (4) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Formerly useful veteran who's missed a couple of chunks of his career and been on the downgrade in recent times; has been running over further this year and is tried in another different form of headgear tonight. |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 (6) |
31st Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Mark has tumbled since returning last May from mammoth absence; made the frame in three of his four runs this year but doesn't appeal for the win. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 17-845 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
A dual 1m2f scorer in 2025; back to form when third of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap ten days ago so ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Six turf wins include one here (1m2f, good to firm) in August; had wind surgery before a fair comeback at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and built on that when fifth of 14 at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; drop back in trip no reason to rule him out and he's respected. |
5/1 |
|
5th 13 (2) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
In good form with a pair of 1m2f fast-ground wins last summer; ought to be sharper for Doncaster reappearance 13 days ago and on a workable mark if back close to his best. |
22/1 |
9/1
Form: 9-6113 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (2) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark. |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 (3) |
28th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (8) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: -37846 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (11) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated. |
7/1 |
|
10th 6 (11) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated. |
7/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 5700
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (4) |
21st Nov 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Best effort when third of six at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but not built on it since (including four starts for this yard) and now 0-12; needs the addition of a tongue-tie to make a big difference. |
20/1 |
|
10th 11 (4) |
21st Nov 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Best effort when third of six at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but not built on it since (including four starts for this yard) and now 0-12; needs the addition of a tongue-tie to make a big difference. |
20/1 |
|
9th 9 (4) |
7th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: -04520
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (5) |
12th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
14-race maiden; best British effort came here in February, when 2l second over C&D; that form would probably be good enough to win this but he's not been as good since on either turf or AW; still entitled to each-way claims after another 2lb drop. |
4/1 |
|
4th 10 (8) |
30th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
13-race maiden; well treated on this winter's AW best and there have been more promising signs on turf the last twice; not discounted. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 9 (1) |
16th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ex-French; 12-race maiden; best AW run was off 8lb higher when second in a Newcastle handicap in February; hasn't run as well since, but fair 3.5l fifth of eight at Nottingham last time (8.5f, good to firm; hood on for first time); headgear retained; a possible. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 44-3
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (2) |
28th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Fair fourth of 14 at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last December on second 2yo start and rallied for 7l third of nine in Thirsk maiden (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; ran okay in fourth on subsequent hurdle debut; begins handicap life on a realistic mark and this trip could be ideal; a possible. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Consistent on the Flat (0-3); rallied after being outpaced on return to action at Thirsk (1m, maiden; third, beaten 7l) last week; dam was a sprinter, which raises some concerns, but interesting to see how he copes with a quick switch to hurdles; noteworthy. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
7th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 4150-8 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (3) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
pulled extremely hard, prominent, raced wide over 8f out, pulled way into lead over 6f out |
7/1 |
|
8th 6 (2) |
10th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Sole success in 14 starts came off 9lb higher at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) in August last year; hasn't shown much in five starts since returning from eight months off in June and another 3lb drop not enough to tempt; can take a keen hold. |
12/1 |
|
9th 5 (6) |
24th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Hindered by often failing to settle but is well handicapped granted a return to best; sole success came off 6lb higher. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.04 |
| Tricast | £36.85 |
| Trifecta | £53.30 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
SisterandbrotherThe Times:
Glistening NightsDaily Mail:
Smooth TransitionThe Guardian:
Star StartDaily Record:
Glistening NightsRP RATINGS:
SisterandbrotherPOSTDATA:
SisterandbrotherTelegraph:
SisterandbrotherD Express:
SisterandbrotherDaily Mirror:
SisterandbrotherThe Sun:
SisterandbrotherThe Star:
Sisterandbrother