14.25
Good To FirmBetfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £16200
- 1m 0f 37y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 4119 C BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who made it 4-8 when a well-backed winner of the Hambleton Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in May; a 4lb rise isn't harsh and he could have plenty more left in the tank; player. |
4/1 |
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1st 7 (5) |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Made it 3-5 when winning Haydock handicap (1m, good to firm) last August; lesser performances on both runs since and was beaten a long way in the Lincoln on reappearance, but those were on good to soft going and this lightly raced 4yo may appreciate the return to better ground; not written off. |
8/1 |
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1st 7 (5) |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Made it 3-5 when winning Haydock handicap (1m, good to firm) last August; lesser performances on both runs since and was beaten a long way in the Lincoln on reappearance, but those were on good to soft going and this lightly raced 4yo may appreciate the return to better ground; not written off. |
8/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 3-16 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 (7) |
27th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won a Newmarket novice race last season for William Haggas (1m, good); ran well on handicap debut at Haydock in August when second of nine (1m, good to firm); needs to overcome an underwhelming run on stable debut at Listowel last month (1m good); drop to 7f not sure to suit. |
16/1 |
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4th 2 (5) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Makes seasonal reappearance on just his sixth start; some nice form last season, including when winning a Newmarket novice race (1m, good) and a good sixth at the same track in what turned out to be a hot novice race; ahead of a few of these on ratings. |
5/1 |
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4th 2 (5) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Makes seasonal reappearance on just his sixth start; some nice form last season, including when winning a Newmarket novice race (1m, good) and a good sixth at the same track in what turned out to be a hot novice race; ahead of a few of these on ratings. |
5/1 |
11/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 083396 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Nine-time winner at up to 8.3f and latest was here (7f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher than for that success but has struggled in his last two runs and needs to get back on track. |
14/1 |
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14th 12 (1) |
7th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Eight of his nine wins have been on good/good to firm; last success was at Redcar (7f) in April but that was off 4lb lower in a Class 4 event and he was well below form at York last time; others preferred. |
20/1 |
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12th 9 (7) |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month and creditable fourth in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good) 12 days ago; each-way claims if his good form continues and he won this in 2022, but it's a long time since this 8yo has posed a threat at York. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 061017 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (9) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
In a consistent vein of form, fourth over 1m here (good to firm) most recently; defied a 2lb higher mark at this meeting 12 months ago; solid contender with return to 7f no issue. |
9/1 |
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4th 2 (10) |
20th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Seven-time turf winner including off 2lb higher over C&D last July; added a third AW win to his record in December and he's held his form well in six subsequent runs; drops back in grade after a creditable third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and he should get a decent tow into this race; dangerous. |
12/1 |
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3rd 6 (5) |
26th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Acts on fast and heavy ground; has ten wins on his CV and he's finished second in three of his last five runs including a strong-finishing effort at Newmarket (7f) last Saturday; only 1lb higher and he's an interesting contender back up in trip. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: -05051 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (10) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Capable of a big run if things drop right, as when winning in a big field over C&D (good to firm) last July; fair third at Pontefract (1m, good) in April but soundly beaten the next twice; needs to raise his game. |
40/1 |
|
9th 6 (14) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 177y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Below best this season but ran okay two starts ago and was in a higher grade than this when mid-division here latest; won off this mark at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) last September and scored here (1m, good to firm) last July; effective on good to soft, unproven on soft; not written off. |
16/1 |
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10th 14 (15) |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Finished well to win over C&D (good to firm) last July and at Pontefract (1m good to firm) in September; fair third at Pontefract (1m, good) a fortnight ago on second start back and the expected competitive gallop in this big field should play to his strengths; not discounted. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 060-00 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (11) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Over two years since his last win and there was little short-term promise when last of 13 on his stable debut three weeks ago (7f, good; 50-1); best watched for now. |
33/1 |
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13th 5 (7) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Signed off for Michael Dods with a solid third in 1m Newcastle handicap seven months ago; he needs to hit the ground running for his new yard though. |
20/1 |
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3rd 2 (7) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Two wins on turf/Polytrack for Roger Teal last year and 16lb lower than for the latest, but six runs since returning for this yard in June have yielded little; best watched until showing a bit more sparkle. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: -71372 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
14th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Having a consistent year, with AW form carried over to turf (good ground) last two outings; most of those races were over 7f and his only 6f run in that period was a slightly lesser effort, but the way he's gone in his last two starts makes him look worth another rare crack at 6f; big shout. |
13/8 |
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3rd 2 (2) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Enjoying a consistent year and he won at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April before a solid second at Goodwood (7f, good) in May; key player. |
7/2 |
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4 (8) |
23rd May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Very consistent on AW this year and justified favouritism at Lingfield (7f) most recently; five-time turf winner, including off this mark, and holds a solid chance back in this sphere. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: -80758 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (6) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Eight wins split between turf and AW; on dangerous mark and has run some good races this year but he's finished down the field in his last three runs; bit to prove and needs to rediscover his spark. |
7/1 |
|
8 (10) |
1st Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Forgiven latest run on turf as he's that bit more consistent on the AW; nothing wrong with his mark and ran well on latest visit here in February. |
10/1 |
|
8 (10) |
1st Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Forgiven latest run on turf as he's that bit more consistent on the AW; nothing wrong with his mark and ran well on latest visit here in February. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 22214- BF
Last run: 317 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Unextended to land a four-runner 1m4f novice in autumn 2023 (odds on) and mixed signals since as regards his effectiveness at that trip; decent opening effort for Ian Williams nonetheless when second at Salisbury latest, for which his much-reduced mark has been re-raised only 1lb. |
2/1 |
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7 (6) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
String of mostly short-priced defeats, blowing out as often as not, since winning a novice at 1-7 as a 3yo; often hooded; left Roger Varian (same owners) since latest run, in March; 25lb below his peak mark. |
7/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
4th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
String of short-priced defeats, blowing out as often as not, since winning a novice at 1-7 as a 3yo; maybe the return of the hood will help, down another 3lb, but his three previous runs on Tapeta were poor and he has it all to prove now. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
Twirling, Golspie, Phoenix Passion
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.61 |
| Tricast | £108.02 |
| Trifecta | £192.00 |
Selections
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