18.35
Standardskopes.co.uk Best For Menswear Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 1m 0f 5y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.70
Form: 122-26
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 2 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 100y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
22-1 winner of the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot (1m, good) last July and good fourth in US Grade 3 (1m, firm) next time; of interest on that form but tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unraced on slow ground. |
25/1 |
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10th 5 (13) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Developed into a very useful sort last term, notably Group/Grade 3 performances at Ascot (won) and Kentucky Downs (ran well); chance of landing this prize depends on the effects of first-time headgear. |
16/1 |
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1 (7) |
4th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Made her name as a handicapper but popped up at 22-1 in a Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good) in July and was unlucky not to finish closer in America last time (1m Grade 3m, firm); however, whether she's up to this class is debatable, and rain could scupper things anyway (unraced on anything easier than good). |
25/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 221-39 C
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
24th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) on New Year's Day and made the frame in Listed race and series final over that C&D on next two starts (both good to soft); has fitness to prove after six-month absence but could still have more improvement to come over hurdles. |
11/2 |
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4th 2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Fairly useful Flat racer who beat Maple to open his hurdling account here (1m7f, soft) in January and has since been placed in a Listed race over that trip here (good to soft); likely to make his presence felt. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Upped in class but has Musselburgh form, having raced over C&D in both attempts over hurdles, winning the latest; still unexposed in this sphere and could go well. |
14/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 08-655 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (3) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later. |
25/1 |
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11 (14) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has won three of his last four regulation races, two on the AW and the other at Doncaster in March (1m, good); won the charity race at York for the second time 12 days ago, goes well on soft ground and one to take seriously. |
12/1 |
|
1st 2 (18) |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 46-258 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (10) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 6lb higher mark; not come close to matching that form in seven runs since but this spring's two efforts have come over 5f and this will be more suitable; 2-2 at Redcar and a full revival could be imminent. |
9/1 |
|
8th 4 (9) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Course winner who has dropped to a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last May; he could improve for this month's reappearance run over C&D but he failed to threaten, which was also the case on his final few outings last season; needs to get back on track. |
14/1 |
|
9th 14 (12) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Below par in 2025 after winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May; now 1lb lower but this is a warm race for his reappearance and he'll have to be right at the top of his game. |
22/1 |
8/1
Form: 742911 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (2) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 10 (9) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove. |
20/1 |
|
8th 9 (4) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Nine career wins but operating below his best for some time; best watched. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 3722-6
Last run: 173 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (6) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent, challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
9/1 |
|
6th 6 (1) |
19th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
9/2 |
|
6th 4 (7) |
28th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: 612 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
9th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Proved suited by the step up to 1m4f at Thirsk (good to firm) seven weeks ago, taking record since wearing blinkers to 2-3 and overall score to 3-8; may improve further; warrants respect. |
3/1 |
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1st 1 (10) |
22nd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, led over 2f out, faced challenge from 1f out, kept on well |
8/1 |
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1st 1 (10) |
22nd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, led over 2f out, faced challenge from 1f out, kept on well |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 173776 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (14) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran (13-102); has won just once since late 2024, when edging out Pallas Lord over C&D (15-2) on New Year's Day; kept on after a slow start, fifth of seven, at Ayr (7f; 33-1) four weeks ago. |
9/1 |
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5th 8 (2) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Getting on for three years since his last turf success and this veteran hasn't been at his best at Newcastle of late; opposable back at 7f and returned to the grass. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 1-72 C
Last run: 139 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (1) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable. |
12/1 |
|
9th 9 (1) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable. |
12/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins this season, the latest a comfortable success at Newcastle (for today's apprentice) 16 days ago; enjoyed a clear run there while a few of those in behind got in the way of each other but a 2lb rise is still fair enough; more appealing than many. |
7/2 |
15/2
Form: 820-02
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (8) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Inconsistent and winless across his first 17 starts before scoring in first-time tongue-tie/blinkers at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; needs to back up that latest performance but he won with something to spare and a 5lb rise may not stop him if the headgear maintains its positive effect. |
7/1 |
|
1st 3 (9) |
16th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
17-race maiden; best run this term when second at Doncaster in June (1m, good to soft); beaten just 5.5l when tenth of 17 in refitted cheekpieces at York last time (7f, good to firm; met trouble); blinkers now tried; chance |
9/1 |
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10th 16 (10) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; also effective on fast ground) last month and he's of interest on that form; however, well beaten the next twice and now 0-16; cheekpieces return (has run okay in them previously). |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 022-16 C
Last run: 73 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (5) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
|
14th 11 (7) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
led early, headed and prominent after 1f |
16/1 |
|
7th 9 (6) |
29th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
led, headed over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
9/1 |
50/1
Form: 317-69 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (1) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual course winner who can miss the break and/or pull hard; does most racing now over further and didn't offer much on her comeback here last month without the usual hood (back on today). |
25/1 |
|
13th 13 (7) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Scored off this mark over C&D last March but she didn't hit the same level in seven subsequent runs last year; has a bit to prove after eight months off and regular hood is missing on this step back up in grade. |
20/1 |
|
2 (3) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
All her three victories have come on the AW but she wasn't disgraced when third of eight in 1m Redcar handicap last month; effective at this much shorter trip so can't be discounted. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £89.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £73.63 |
| Tricast | £492.32 |
| Trifecta | £739.80 |
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