17.05
GoodWilliam Hill Proper Betting Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 4f 8y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 842231 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Had three of these behind when winning this last year off 11lb lower (good to firm); looks even better now, probably not seen to best effect behind Sportingsilvermine at Newmarket before a sterling effort at Glorious Goodwood over an inadequate 1m2f; likes it here and he's hard to knock. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 10 (11) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Runner-up in 2024 on his only appearance at this track; reliable sort who hit new heights over 1m4f on last three outings, so this drop back in trip asks a question but he needs respect. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Reliable and progressive on a variety of ground and courses, although has never raced at Newmarket; third in this race last year; hit new heights at Epsom (1m4f) on last two outings and makes each-way appeal. |
14/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 216494
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (10) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Dual course winner (1m2f; last win October 2024); has beaten just a single rival in his last three appearances (1m2f-12.5f) and, while he has eased 11lb over that period (and is claimer ridden), it's tough to form an argument. |
40/1 |
|
12th 10 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won twice for David O'Meara on Newcastle AW (1m2f) in 2024 but 0-12 on turf; out of sorts last year, and has failed to beat a rival in last two appearances, at Newcastle and Redcar; mark is in freefall but plenty to prove. |
66/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Dual winner over 1m2f at Newcastle in 2024 but winless since; close-up fourth there at a big price in March but has struggled in three starts since, all at Newcastle; returns to turf with a bit to prove. |
50/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 565143 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (8) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Changed hands for 45,000gns after string of good efforts for Jedd O'Keeffe in summer 2024, but this stable debut has been a long time coming and he might come on for the run. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 7 (4) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Scored at Doncaster (1m4f) in May and has held his form well since, runner-up at Ripon (1m4f) two weeks ago; he ought to be thereabouts. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
11th Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
raced in third against rail, outpaced over 2f out, rallied and went second over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner inside final furlong |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 3334 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful winner of four 1m2f handicaps on the Flat on soft/good to firm; not as good over hurdles so far, best run when third to two subsequent winners at Sedgefield last time in March (good); cheekpieces tried again (finished lame the previous occasion he wore them); player. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Useful Flat racer who kept on for third over hurdles at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December; well beaten twice since but had excuses last time (heavy ground; finished lame) and will be dangerous here if back on song; cheekpieces left off this time. |
7/2 |
|
6 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two heavy defeats among his three hurdle starts but in between he caught the eye keeping on for third at Wetherby (2m, soft); has potential off opening jumps mark in view of his useful Flat form, and his four wins in that code came in cheekpieces which he wears over hurdles for the first time. |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: 361263 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (5) |
12th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Backed out of contention rather quickly the last twice and several others are higher on the list; visor the headgear of choice. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Doesn't win very often but is usually there or thereabouts; fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago not amongst her best efforts and better will be required. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 4609-3
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (6) |
22nd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Successful in five-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last Sunday, opening his account at the 15th attempt; clear possibilities in his bid for a quickfire Scottish double. |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 (5) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
raced in third behind clear leaders, pressed leaders against rail 3f out, edged right when disputed lead 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up from over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
4th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Looked as though he might be on the way back when third of eight on return from 320 days off at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but has gone quiet again twice since; now 0-13 and hard to warm to despite dropping into a Class 6 for the first time. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 783107 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (3) |
14th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Scored at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in May off 2lb higher mark; has only been placed once in seven starts since and finds himself on a career-low mark; doesn't seem ready to take advantage and best watched. |
10/1 |
|
7th 2 (3) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out |
11/2 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Still just 1lb above his last winning mark and far from disgraced when fourth of 12 in a 0-80 at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; each-way claims if seeing out the longer trip. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 211572 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
His last two wins were over 2m and back in early 2024; comfortably held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; others are preferred. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Billy No Mates
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £40.40 |
| Tricast | £114.11 |
| Trifecta | £122.10 |
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