September 19 / 16.25 Yarmouth

16.25

Good

Goffs Orby Handicap

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Goffs Orby Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -56434 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his win in this race two years ago and is no longer the force of old but has made the frame in three consecutive 6f handicaps since cheekpieces were removed this summer and has each-way claims at least here, assuming the first-time eyeshield doesn't rock the boat.
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6th

4

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

First Folio

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Five visits here have resulted in three wins and two places, all at 6f; made an encouraging return when fourth of nine at Ripon three weeks ago and he's slipped to a dangerous mark; tempting.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All of his four wins have been at Yarmouth (6f, good/good to firm) and latest was in September 2024; well treated on old form but he had a mixed record last season and was well held in the autumn on his final two runs; has a bit to prove after six months off and others are preferred.

12/1

3

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

First Folio

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

7yo who has run some good races in defeat this season, finishing third of 17 at Ripon (6f, good to firm) in August and 3l second of five at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last time; this front-runner can make a bold bid.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 64-000 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Some smart form as 2yo but well down the field on all three appearances at 6f and 7f this year, most recently on handicap debut at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) last month; eased in grade again here and ought to be better suited by the faster ground but still has a lot to prove.
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10th

4

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Proving hard to win with; not beaten far last two AW runs, behind I Bid You Ajou when sixth at Naas last time; handicapper starting to play ball.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Inishfallen

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win in June 2023; in good form on the AW off this mark recently, beaten less than 1l the last twice; best turf form on fast ground and on a dangerous mark based on a 2l second at Windsor off 7lb higher last June; could go well.

15/2

4th

1

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Inishfallen

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Yet to add to his 6f 2yo win on AW in Britain for Brian Meehan; solid level of form here of late, most recently staying on for second behind all-the-way winner Sporting Hero over this trip last month from a wide draw; 4lb better off with rival here, major chance.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 158138 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f winner for new stable since the spring, and looked as good as ever when placed off mark 2lb higher than today's in valuable race over that trip at Glorious Goodwood in July; didn't fire last time but should be okay back over 6f and enters calculations.
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4th

1

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Three-time winner on good to firm last year, including over C&D in August off a mark 1lb higher than today's; 0-4 in Bahrain this winter but now returns to Britain on a handy mark having been off for 83 days; could have this run to suit and holds claims.

11/1

7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Rocking Ends

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has gone 3-4 in cheekpieces and was drawn out of contention in the defeat at Goodwood; however, the handicapper is creeping closer and this race demands his best form yet.

12/1

1

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

15:20 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has won two of his last three and was drawn out of contention when beaten at Goodwood; always in a good place before doing it comfortably at Windsor (5f, good to firm); 7lb rise asks a question but he's on top of his game.

6/4

7/2

Form: 27421 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who went close on last month's handicap debut at Sandown (7f, good) then comfortably won 6f AW maiden three weeks later; faces much tougher opposition back in a handicap but may still be on the upgrade.
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1

(2)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:40 Sandown

Smart Hero

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Upped in distance for two wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.4f) early this year, with plenty in hand on second occasion but he was well beaten off this 9lb higher mark in a valuable Newcastle race 11 weeks later; has a little bit more more to prove back on turf as well.

12/1

1

(2)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:40 Sandown

Smart Hero

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Upped in distance for two wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.4f) early this year, with plenty in hand on second occasion but he was well beaten off this 9lb higher mark in a valuable Newcastle race 11 weeks later; has a little bit more more to prove back on turf as well.

12/1

12th

9

(1)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Hero

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Two from two since upped in distance, both wins at Wolverhampton (8.5f/9.5f); had plenty in hand last time and should cope with 9lb rise; interesting with further progress plausible.

13/2

Form: 131227 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Needs to rebound from a poor performance at Goodwood last month but his very good run of form over 6f at Windsor this spring/summer included two wins and a very close second in a valuable series final; versatile regarding ground; big player if back on song.
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5th

11

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian Dream

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Hasn't won for a while but was an encouraging third on his return at action at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago; sports a first-time visor and is well-handicapped on his old form.

9/1

3rd

5

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Has returned to AW this year, best efforts when placed twice; losing run is mounting up but he has loads of Windsor form, including three wins, and returns to this venue off an attractive mark; possibilities.

8/1

Form: 650056 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Better on the AW but his lower turf mark reflects that; very well handicapped now but has not been firing on all cylinders this year and may be reliant upon others setting a very strong pace.
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11th

9

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Ten-time winner who scored at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in Janaury but he's not got involved in his last three starts; now 2lb lower than for that last success but he needs to rediscover his spark.

20/1

5th

2

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Simcock

Consistent record round here (2-4 over C&D) and is back on the mark off which he won here in January; not in the same form of late, there's always a chance he'll blow the start and it's no certainty the race will be set up for him.

8/1

6th

3

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

C&D winner who gained his sixth success on the AW at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January; didn't quite see 1m out when sixth there in February and he never featured in a 0-105 at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago; will appreciate the drop in grade but he'll want a good gallop to aim at over this shorter trip.

8/1

OUR TIP
7th
1 (10)
The X O

10/1

Form: 705390 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two valuable handicaps since his commendable third at Epsom (7f, good to soft) in May but he will be suited by today's trip-and-grade combination; a possible.
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3

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

The X O

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Should be thrown in on even last season's best but he has found it tough going for Robert Cowell this year; drops in class with cheekpieces fitted but drawn widest and others look safer.

33/1

6

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

The X O

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Off a 3lb lower mark when very nearly winning a 6f Class 2 handicap here last October (soft) on final run for John Ryan; however, a case can't be made on what he's shown during a light 2025 campaign.

33/1

1

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

The X O

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Robert Cowell

Interesting on the pick of his form and he's on the same mark as when second in a better race at Doncaster last October (6f, soft); two modest efforts for his new yard this year but this is less taxing than the Stewards' Cup last time.

33/1

7/1

Form: 3-2014 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Posted career-best performance when winning at Haydock (6f, good) for Eve Johnson Houghton in June and his subsequent Chester fourth was perfectly respectable; changed hands for 62,000euros in July and it will be interesting to see what Stuart Williams can do with him.
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7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D in December; matched that form when second over C&D in January and big player with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle for the first time.

11/4

2nd

2

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D near the start of last month and it was a creditable effort when close fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; solid claims from the same mark.

9/4

Form: 11-540 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row for Jane Chapple-Hyam towards end of last year (6f-1m) and reappeared with two good runs in AW Listed races in March (7f/1m); not seen since struggling in 1m German Group 2 in May, though, and it's hard to predict how he'll fare in this sprint handicap for new stable.
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3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up handicapper who won a 7f Wolverhampton handicap off a 7lb lower mark last month; two creditable efforts have followed but he will need to raise his game to defy this mark and stall 1 will mean he needs some luck in running too.

11/1

Non-runners

The Good Biscuit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £64.10
Straight Forecast £57.66
Tricast £329.72
Trifecta £324.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

The Good Biscuit

The Times:

Smart Hero

RP RATINGS:

Rocking Ends

SPOTLIGHT:

Amazonian Dream

Telegraph:

Habrdi

The Star:

Buccabay

POSTDATA:

Tiger Crusade

D Express:

Smart Hero

Daily Record:

Smart Hero

Daily Mail:

The Good Biscuit

Daily Mirror:

The Good Biscuit

The Sun:

The Good Biscuit

NEWMARKET:

Rocking Ends

The Guardian:

Amazonian Dream