16.20
Good To FirmChristopher Smith Associates LLP Handicap
- Prize money: £7327.6
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.40
- Place: £4.60
Form: 363100 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 14 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
On a 15-race losing run but he's well handicapped as a result and his stable is in fine form; almost certainly needed the run when seventh of 13 over C&D four weeks ago, fading; likely to build on that and more persuasive than most. |
12/1 |
|
7th 11 (3) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Failed to win in 2025 but he ran some solid races in defeat and he makes his seasonal return off a dangerous mark; interesting to see how he fares in the betting. |
16/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: -60545 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (13) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a losing run at Windsor in June but only five ran there and he has finished down the field in three runs since; looks vulnerable once again. |
33/1 |
|
4 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Only beat four rivals for his 1m win here in June and was pretty much last in his two races on either side of that; again beat just the one home here 16 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Snapped a losing run when beating four rivals over C&D (good to firm) in June but he's not easy predict and was last of 13 at Chepstow two weeks ago; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached. |
8/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 19-744 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Dual novice winner; 0-4 in handicaps but only 2l away in his last two (7f/1m) and blinkers could be a notable addition as he was on and off the bridle last time at Sandown. |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
26th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Still early days for him in handicaps and this dual novice winner was only 2l away last time at Newbury (7f, good to firm); trainer happy to return to 1m and he's in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (10) |
13th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Three runs over 7f last summer, winning two novices (Doncaster and Wolverhampton) before reportedly unsuited by soft ground on handicap debut; 305-day absence before respectable seventh of 12 at Kempton (1m, AW; 13-2) three weeks ago; needs to improve his turf form and these are early days. |
10/1 |
Form: 973061 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 155 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (7) |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Form dipped last time but generally consistent and may rebound; however, 0-7 since debut win and chance of doubling his tally depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
10/1 |
|
1 (1) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win (seven races) was debut last June; ran respectably in his first three handicaps (one on turf, on good ground) and reappeared with a good front-running second over this trip on Wolverhampton AW 13 days ago; same mark today and has a chance if the form is repeated. |
6/1 |
|
1 (1) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win (seven races) was debut last June; ran respectably in his first three handicaps (one on turf, on good ground) and reappeared with a good front-running second over this trip on Wolverhampton AW 13 days ago; same mark today and has a chance if the form is repeated. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 845229 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (4) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Record of 11137 since switched to this C&D, latest effort best forgiven (race wasn't run to suit); this hold-up mare could prove dangerous, provided the pace fractions are back in her favour. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 3528- BF
Last run: 320 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
25th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, led 2f out, soon joined and ridden, kept on well towards finish |
7/2 |
|
1st 7 (3) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who returned to form when going close at Bath (1m, good) last month; has also run well on good to yielding ground (unraced on softer); can be in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: 749440 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has come a stone down the weights this year and been expensive to follow lately; this is easier than he's used to, on his Tapeta debut, as the tongue-tie comes off and blinkers go back on, and a revival wouldn't be a shock. |
4/1 |
|
8th 6 (15) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win since Newmarket last June when 10lb higher in the ratings; had some off-days in the meantime and stopped quickly at Ascot a month ago. |
9/1 |
|
12th 2 (17) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Eight wins, the latest at Newmarket last summer (7f, good to soft) coming off 8lb higher; had some off-days in the meantime but last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy. |
5/1 |
11/1
Form: 9-2314
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn but he returned after a short break with a well-held fifth of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) last month; may have needed that run but his sole turf win was two years ago and others are more persuasive. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn and he was in good form when last seen in February; not much wiggle room off this mark though and a lower draw would have been preferable too. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 32-35 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
5th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
led |
11/4 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
disputed lead early, headed and in touch with leaders soon after start, hung left over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
10th 13 (14) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Lightly raced 3yo; pulled hard and dropped away on his return from three months out in a 7f maiden at Yarmouth; the hood needs to help as doesn't look well handicapped. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 9-9603 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (12) |
18th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player. |
9/1 |
|
1 (12) |
18th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player. |
9/1 |
|
1st 5 (5) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 45-862
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (9) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
12/1 |
|
12th 5 (5) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Not disgraced in a Listed race (found trouble) before finishing second of seven at Leicester in a 7f handicap that didn't really suit his hold-up tactics; this one might and he's worth a second look. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 57-184 D
Last run: 160 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (5) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won here over 7f in February either side of wins over this trip at Kempton; encountered a wide trip when down the field in a higher grade than this last time and he may well be able to bounce back. |
8/1 |
|
8th 11 (8) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Arrives seeking a four-timer, two of the wins over C&D, and he hasn't been treated punitively by the assessor having gone up just 6lb; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but there are no doubts surrounding his wellbeing. |
12/1 |
|
1st 6 (8) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Has started 2026 with wins over C&D and in a small field at Wolverhampton (7f); only 1lb higher on the hat-trick bid but this is more competitive and he's drawn widest. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: -59656
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (12) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Habitual slow starter who is 0-24 in Britain; now 5lb lower than when finishing well for third at Kempton (6f) in December but this year's form has been disappointing; others are much less risky. |
9/1 |
|
11th 8 (1) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Habitual slow starter who is 0-23 in Britain; perked up with a close third over C&D (20-1) in December but he's struggled in last two runs and others carry fewer risks. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Habitual slow-starter who is 0-22 in Britain; he has the ability to feature off his lowly mark but others carry fewer risks. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 607759 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Turf winner as 2yo; missed all of 2025 but she's made hay off a much-reduced mark on AW for new yard, not needing much urging to complete the 6f hat-trick at Southwell in January; up 4lb but her best handicap form for previous yard was gained off a higher mark than today's; much respected. |
13/8 |
|
1st 1 (11) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Thrown in on her best form for Georgina Nicholls and she made it 2-2 for new connections with a Lingfield win that was more commanding than the winning distance might suggest; 1lb wrong under a penalty but surprising if there isn't a fair bit left in the tank. |
3/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £122.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £71.11 |
| Tricast | £260.40 |
| Trifecta | £777.00 |