17.02
Good To FirmWard Homes Yorkshire Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £5574.2
- 0m 7f 96y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.40
Form: 090724 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
C&D winner; runner-up on this card 12 months ago; having a solid campaign but surprising if he was up to winning. |
33/1 |
|
9th 10 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
8yo who was knocking on the door prior to making all in fine style at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 4lb higher in a tougher race today, but is clearly in good heart and is a two-time winner at Thirsk; could go well. |
11/1 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance. |
5/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 168865 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (6) |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f |
7/1 |
|
5th 7 (6) |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, lost second and weakened from over 1f out |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 (8) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Won two in a row in the spring (soft/good to soft) and returned to form when second at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month; however, she was soundly beaten at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) recently and has to bounce back. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 111400 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (1) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Versatile ground-wise and she recorded her ninth win when bouncing with a comfortable success at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in June; creditable third (Shallow second) there in July; not at best latest (Newmarket again) but the fact she won this race from an identical mark last year makes her a dangerous one to discount. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (7) |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Versatile ground-wise and she recorded her ninth win when bouncing with a comfortable success over C&D (good to firm) in June; still looks feasibly treated on that form and she was a fair third in a Class 3 event back here last month; respected dropped back in grade. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Multiple winner at up to 1m who scored for the ninth time when landing a not dissimilar event over C&D three weeks ago; has never won off a mark this high but seems to be getting quicker as she ages and has gone back-to-back before. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 41794-
Last run: 367 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (4) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
His first win came over 7f (soft) but better at 1m now, getting up late to win on Wolverhampton AW when making his yard debut in January and finding only a subsequent winner too good at Ascot last month; out of sorts at Redcar since though and reverts to 7f with something to prove. |
7/1 |
|
9th 4 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Caused 33-1 surprise on stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January and rebounded from lesser effort when second over the straight 1m at Ascot (good to firm; winner followed up soon afterwards) last month; considered. |
7/1 |
|
3 (7) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Sprang a 33-1 surprise on stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January, and back to form when second at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; should be thereabouts. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 035203
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (6) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Managed only fifth of eight when upped to 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) two months ago and remains without a win since 2023; continues to edge down the weights but needs to turn a corner. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (9) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far. |
11/2 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 73-655
Last run: 123 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (2) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
Longstanding maiden but he's in a consistent vein of form and went down by only half a length in first-time blinkers over C&D most recently; in the mix, with the blinds retained. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
20-race maiden but hasn't been far away on last two starts, latest when hemmed in against the far rail when fourth of nine at Musselburgh (1m, good) 13 days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least. |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: 6-536
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (4) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
C&D win (soft) in June off a 2lb lower mark; solid efforts in defeat since and the forecast rain won't be a problem; still needs the new headgear to squeeze out a bit more. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Triple turf winner who scored at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and has finished a respectable third at Pontefract in her last two starts; still unexposed on AW and she should be in the mix again back in this sphere. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Took this prize 12 months ago and she's back in excellent form of late, scoring at Carlisle (1m) before third of seven over C&D 26 days ago; merits serious consideration in her follow-up bid. |
2/1 |
8/1
Form: 225985
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (10) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue. |
12/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 819376
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (4) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him. |
25/1 |
|
10 (4) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him. |
25/1 |
|
10 (3) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form. |
13/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.21 |
| Tricast | £151.72 |
| Trifecta | £132.80 |
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