18.45
GoodSky Bet Club Handicap
- Prize money: £10359.54
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.40
- Place: £2.70
Form: 106664 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Three more wins this year (including C&D on soft) and last Saturday's sixth of 23 in the Silver Cup at Ayr was another creditable effort (second of 12 in his group); the fact he's finished in the first three (including four wins) on eight of his ten visits to Haydock makes him a must for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
|
6th 12 (23) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Respectable but unavailing effort in the Bronze Cup two years ago; in marvellous form this year, adding three wins at 5f (soft and good to soft), but he couldn't pull off another one at Haydock recently off a career-high mark; has more to do back at 6f. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 6 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has 48 runs under his belt but amazingly is better than ever and was winning his third race of the year at Beverley (5f, soft) last week; on a career-high mark now but this course specialist made it 2-3 over C&D in May and further rain will make no difference; no ifs or buts and can put up a good show. |
7/2 |
9/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 2-2145 CD
Last run: 107 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (9) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Has had nine wins, the latest when scoring over C&D in March off his highest winning mark; a decent third at Kempton (6f, AW) last Wednesday but requires a career best off 3lb higher than when last successful. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has a record of 5-15 on AW and ran well over C&D in March when bidding for a hat-trick; not certain to be in the same form, however, having subsequently posted two duck eggs upped to Class 2 level. |
20/1 |
|
12th 8 (7) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Reliable operator on AW, which saw his mark rise before he was below form at Newcastle (33-1) in June latest, after three months off; he's effective at this track (including a win under 7lb claimer) but his 2025 turf form isn't good enough. |
16/1 |
25/1
- Place: £9.20
Form: 854726 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (5) |
17th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 1 (7) |
24th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 1 (7) |
24th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 636013 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (9) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (10) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types. |
10/1 |
|
9th 2 (6) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in. |
13/2 |
9/2
Form: 4-1241 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (8) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
He's dropped to a favourable mark and there is every chance that he will exploit it at some point, but he was a soundly beaten fourth of eight behind Belsito at Hamilton (6f, soft) eight days ago and has work to do here. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Encouraging return to turf when never-nearer close fourth at Ripon (6f, good to soft; has won on soft) in April and he wasn't far away in a big field back there in August; on a favourable mark now; not far away. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-0258 D
Last run: 145 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
9th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist. |
11/1 |
|
9 (3) |
26th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years. |
14/1 |
|
9 (3) |
26th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 069013 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (12) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Two-time 6f winner at Newcastle early in 2026; not at his best in the mud at Haydock (6f) 11 days ago but had twice shaped with some promise at Ripon prior to that, so he's very much one to consider now 1lb below his last winning mark. |
8/1 |
|
13th 10 (8) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps early in 2026; back in good form of late, and first home in his group when sixth of 20 in 6f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; this C&D winner is very much one to consider. |
7/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: -06605 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (9) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Reliable as clockwork since returning from a seven-month break but the handicapper cuts him no slack as a consequence; fine on Tapeta and can give his running again. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Losing turf run goes back to summer 2024 but he was unlucky not to put that right at Redcar (6f, good) in August and he's finished in the frame more often than not on this course; on the premises. |
13/2 |
|
5th 14 (5) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
On a losing run but only just failed over C&D in August (having suffered a poor run) and posted another solid effort when fourth of ten at Ripon (6f) two weeks ago; should remain competitive. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: -74301 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (7) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Last scored in October 2024 but he's been placed on five of his last six starts; had Supreme King, Rare Change and Under The Twilight behind when third of nine on his comeback at Windsor (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; possibilities from the same mark. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 (2) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Five-time winner after 32 starts so he's exposed, but he was in a good vein of form when last seen in the spring, and he won't mind what the weather does. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 3302-0
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (5) |
17th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Currently 1-33 and the fact he's been beaten at 7-2 or shorter ten times tells its own story; will again be popular under Rossa Ryan after a solid second to Arlecchino's Rex in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago though. |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: 605861 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 (14) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at a much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer. |
33/1 |
|
11th 7 (13) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 61y |
9st 4lb |
Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer who tries blinkers here. |
18/1 |
|
6th 9 (6) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in three 7f runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 3-4362 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (6) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Kicks off for third trainer with a lot of racing under his belt (4-46); absent since April when well held on the AW, but this mark is workable and Billy Loughnane is booked. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims. |
10/1 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 8/94-1 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (3) |
17th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Regularly makes the frame but has won only once since 2021, and he's not quite the force of old; possibly more effective at 6f than 7f. |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Missed a few chunks of his career and is on the decline now; remains consistent, though, is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end and is being given every chance by the handicapper. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
8yo who has been beaten ten times since his last win in July 2024 but he's been placed on both starts this summer (6f, soft/Tapeta); chance. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 0-6900 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (9) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
1 (9) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
17lb lower than when winning at Ascot last September (5f, good to firm; completing a quick double) having been badly out of form since; usually ridden by Amie Waugh; down to Class 5 in a handicap for the first time. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 826066
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (2) |
27th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Wins have been here over 6f and at Chelmsford over 7f; recent efforts not overly encouraging, the latest here four days ago. |
9/1 |
|
5th 7 (6) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner; ended 2025 with some fair runs here but he needs to raise his game if he is to record a second win. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £81.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £73.26 |
| Tricast | £2228.27 |
| Trifecta | £1940.70 |