18.30
StandardN&L Franklin Developments Ltd Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £5234
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly sunny
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 374719 D BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won three in a row at Southwell (1m, AW) earlier this year and solid second there (1m) a fortnight ago; he won here in 2024 and holds strong claims if transferring his fine recent form back to turf. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 (11) |
7th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has been in good form since the turn of the year and completed a C&D hat-trick when pulling clear to record a comfortable success 40 days ago; now steps back up in grade off this 9lb higher mark but he's still fairly treated on his old form. |
3/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 007066 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (1) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
prominent |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 (5) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
pressed leader |
3/1 |
|
10 |
29th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
|
7/4
- Place: £1.40
Form: -79641 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form. |
10/1 |
|
8th 2 (12) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 786004 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (12) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
midfield on outer, pushed along halfway, switched to near side and ridden over 2f out |
7/1 |
|
4th 12 (3) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Good strike-rate on AW and he's run creditably on his last three starts; drops back in trip and he's one to take seriously. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 (7) |
17th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
4-9 on Tapeta including two wins over 6f here; 7lb below his last winning mark and has run with credit over 7f at Southwell in his last two starts, but this stiffer track does pose a question. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 710700 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
|
2 (11) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims. |
11/2 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 818394 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (8) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Ended a losing run in 7f AW Lingfield handicap eight days ago; had a bit up his sleeve there so is very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty. |
8/1 |
|
5 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years). |
7/2 |
|
5 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years). |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 314677 CD
Last run: 112 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
18th 1 (22) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly. |
10/1 |
|
5th 11 (1) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 260660 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| 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 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £53.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £67.11 |
| Tricast | £190.66 |
| Trifecta | £213.00 |
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