19.42
Good To SoftSpecsavers Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.80
- Place: £3.90
Form: 833158 D BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together. |
4/1 |
|
8th 3 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together. |
4/1 |
|
8th 3 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together. |
4/1 |
15/8
- Place: £2.00
Form: -04111 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (10) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Completed a hat-trick last August/September and she's capable of going close off her current mark if at her best; she's 3-3 here and perhaps the return to Thirsk will trigger a revival, but it very much needs to as she's not shone on her three outings this season. |
20/1 |
|
13th 14 (3) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Trainer won this last year with subsequent Group 1 winner American Affair; progressive last season and she's 1lb lower than when a close third of 18 over C&D (good) last October; however, well beaten on both starts this season (irregular heartbeat last time) and a major turnaround is needed. |
20/1 |
|
13th 12 (2) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Won last year's Portland during a great spell of form that has come to an end with duck eggs in last two appearances; perhaps best watched until she shows clear signs of a revival. |
25/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 337352 CD
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (10) |
21st Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell. |
20/1 |
|
10 (10) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more. |
25/1 |
|
12 (8) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 422223 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (9) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Poor strike-rate but one of his two successes came over C&D; creditable effort in a Ripon handicap (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago and a 2lb drop makes him eligible for this grade for the first time; looks highly likely to run a big race. |
9/2 |
|
5 (10) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor). |
10/1 |
|
5 (10) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor). |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: -68228 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (7) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
All of his four wins have been at 6f on turf and last three were in 2024; well handicapped on old form but he was out of sorts in the autumn and has something to prove back up in trip for new yard (changed hands for 1,500gns). |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Three 6f wins last autumn, two of them on heavy ground; lightly raced this year but unable to threaten on soft going on his two outings last month and he needs to raise his game. |
14/1 |
|
6 (7) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Mudlark; won three times over 6f last year on going ranging from good to soft to heavy; not quite as his best in three runs this season (bled from the nose last time) but could bounce back with a hood tried (can race keenly). |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: 811445 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (5) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark. |
12/1 |
|
9th 10 (9) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
His three turf wins have come over C&D and he made a pleasing seasonal return when fifth of 15 here (Stirrup Cup second) eight days ago; one for the shortlist. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 434155 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (11) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
6f win on slow turf in June when trained by Archie Watson; generally struggled for new yard though and the addition of a tongue-tie isn't enough to tempt. |
20/1 |
|
7th 9 (2) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
6f winner (soft) who has been below his best in all four starts so far for this trainer; back on a handy mark but not easy to be confident he'll take advantage. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: -86902 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
14th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do. |
25/1 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
14th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do. |
25/1 |
|
11th 10 (6) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won three times over 6f on turf in summer 2023 but has very mixed record since and was safely held in two C&D handicaps last month. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: 077704
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (3) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Wasn't far away in a C&D classified in August but she's been found wanting in handicaps since and has plenty to find. |
33/1 |
|
9th 9 (4) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
18-race maiden who continues to find handicaps hard work; makes very limited appeal. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 853218 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (7) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won two in a row over C&D last September (good to soft/soft) and returned to form with very close fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) in April on his second start of the season; slow ground would be a major boost to his claims. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 (4) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Back-to-back wins at Hamilton last September (6f); regular cheekpieces were left off for return and he shaped as if needing the run; can build on that in refitted headgear here; last AW run (over C&D) was his best effort on an artificial surface. |
7/1 |
|
11th 7 (5) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Scored twice on a soft surface over 6f at Hamilton last September, but was weak in the market when failing in his hat-trick bid at Pontefract (6f, soft) the following month; may need this first start in six months and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 169344 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 4 (6) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; began the new campaign with a neck second over 7f at Dundalk; has failed to reproduce that form in two subsequent appearances and is now dropped in trip; placed only once from nine Navan runs. |
8/1 |
|
14th 6 (15) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; 1-17 at this venue; given plenty to do finishing strongly for neck second last month, with Alex Belardo 2l back in fourth; that rival turned the tables on her two weeks ago. |
8/1 |
|
7th 6 (17) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
One of two for yard; most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown in September; given plenty to do when thundering home to finish a neck second here (7f) on latest; player up in trip but wide draw to overcome. |
2/1 |
7/1
Form: 080412 CD BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Only 12th at Ayr (6f) two runs back but running well otherwise and came from behind off a strong pace to win here last night over 5f; has the penalty but as big a worry is that she's 0-7 beyond 6f. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (11) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, switched right 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on |
9/1 |
100/1
Form: 80-079 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (8) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
raced in last |
50/1 |
|
13th 14 (10) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
towards rear |
100/1 |
5/2
Form: 327211 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Five times a winner on turf and she lurks on a dangerous mark; ran well for second behind Eldeyaar over C&D on her reappearance last month (not the quickest away) and she did well when only fourth behind Run This Way at Redcar nine days ago having completely blown the start; should be involved if breaking on terms but that 'if' is substantial enough to prompt some caution. |
5/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner; had a few of today's rivals behind her when second of 17 at Thirsk 19 days ago, her first outing since November; promising apprentice takes off 7lb; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Scored at Hamilton (5f) last July but she ended 2025 with four below-par efforts; others are preferred on this occasion. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 605480 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (8) |
21st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £85.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £51.27 |
| Tricast | £362.94 |
| Trifecta | £531.90 |
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