15.20
SoftSky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap
- Prize money: £7731
- 1m 1f 170y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.40
Form: -43803 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (6) |
20th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Put two rather disappointing shows behind him with a creditable third at Sandown (1m2f, soft) two weeks ago; not far away on that evidence. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Rather disappointing at Newbury and Epsom last two starts; hopes hinge on a return to the same C&D as his career-best third in April. |
20/1 |
|
12th 10 (10) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Sole win from eight starts came last August, following a close call at this track (soft) the time before; has contested three 1m2f handicaps this term, easily best of those efforts when third at Sandown (good to soft; 2lb lower today) on second occasion; never dangerous in London Gold Cup at Newbury latest; others may bring more potential. |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: -65513 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (5) |
11th May 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
11th May 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time. |
16/1 |
|
6th 11 (2) |
17th Apr 2025 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 562/86
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (10) |
18th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Won a Newcastle handicap over a similar trip last December off the same mark; best effort this year when second of five back at Newcastle three weeks ago; suspicion the 3yos will have his measure this time. |
10/1 |
|
1 (4) |
26th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won over C&D in December but he's returned from a layoff with two low-key runs this summer; only 1lb higher than for that last success but tailed off at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last month and needs a major revival. |
20/1 |
|
10th 4 (1) |
17th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Returned from layoff with low-key turf run three weeks ago but won over about 1m4f on Tapeta at Newcastle in December and has obvious claims here if back at that level. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 9397-6
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (11) |
16th Jun 2025 Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Sole success came in Redcar novice in April 2023 when trained by the Gosdens; unsuccessful in five starts over hurdles this year for current yard and three modest efforts on the Flat since; on a career-low mark but hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
|
9 (5) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip. |
33/1 |
|
8th 9 (5) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: -21357 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (12) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today. |
25/1 |
|
7 (10) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though. |
9/1 |
7/2
Form: 7-3921 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (10) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win since 2024 but he got right back on track when second of ten in 1m Ripon handicap two weeks ago; up 2lb but well in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Last turf win was here (1m2f, good to soft; from 6lb higher) in June 2024; fair third at Wolverhampton (8.5f; 10-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step at Doncaster (1m2f) subsequently; easing mark isn't enough to tempt. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 26-205
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (12) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Short-headed at Carlisle (1m, good) in August and he's also gone close on soft ground in the past; however, he's failed to threaten on his last two outings and this 6yo remains without a win since September 2022. |
12/1 |
|
16 (6) |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Below par returned to Ascot (1m) most recently; still on a three-year losing spell but is very attractively weighted, being 12lb lower than when favourite for this contest 12 months ago (finished third). |
12/1 |
|
10 (1) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Bettered his 2023 third in this when runner-up (under Becky Smith) to Terries Royale in last year's soft-ground renewal; last win came off a 13lb higher mark in September 2022 but he went mighty close at Carlisle (1m, good) one month ago and this has likely been a target; player again despite stall 1 probably not being ideal. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 6127 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
5/1
Form: 7-5322 BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
1st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Habitual hard-puller who's had plenty of chances in handicaps this season and regressed in headgear latterly; has had 11 cracks at it now (6f-1m2f) and again looks vulnerable. |
4/1 |
|
5th 8 (6) |
23rd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
10th 9 (8) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Runner-up on three occasions over 7f/1m in June/July, including on soft ground; not so good with cheekpieces (on again) last twice; bit to prove at present. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.76 |
| Tricast | £101.95 |
| Trifecta | £71.10 |
Selections
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