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- Prize money: £5050.8
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.40
- Place: £3.10
Form: -66160 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (7) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Five AW wins, the latest from the front off 2lb lower at Newcastle (6f) in February; well below that form on turf lately but still worth keeping an eye on in the betting. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Only turf win came off a much lower mark more than two years ago and he remains weighted to his AW best after a couple of no-shows at Yarmouth last month; some way down the pecking order. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Tends to lead; started the year well on AW but it all went wrong at Newcastle in March and he could only beat one home in seven-runner 5f course handicap a fortnight ago; easy ground probably no help that day and it's not impossible this C&D winner can stage a revival. |
16/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 044703 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (10) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 (5) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred. |
20/1 |
|
12th 4 (8) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023. |
8/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 364234 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (7) |
14th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
made virtually all, went clear over 2f out, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, kept on |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 (8) |
28th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
raced in second |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
19th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Won five on the spin last season, four of them here (all 6f); running creditably in defeat this year but she needs the step back up in trip to have a positive effect if she's to win. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 222224 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Running consistently all season and the handicapper continues to give him every chance (5lb lower than when last successful); ran well on his only previous start here too but he's ultimately made a career of getting beaten at short prices. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Unplaced on last two starts but hasn't run badly and he's 4lb lower than when runner-up over C&D (good) in June; capable of having a big say. |
4/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Unbeaten (2-2) under Oisin Murphy until finding traffic in the Windsor race he'd won last summer a fortnight ago; unlikely he'd have won there but he's consistent, fine round here and on a winning mark, so is one to consider. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 293316 D
Last run: 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (1) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Scored at Lingfield (6f) in January but below par since, only tenth on a rare turf start at Newmarket (6f) ten days ago; not easy to make a case for. |
40/1 |
|
10th 12 (8) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Five of his six wins have been on AW and latest was on Polytrack at Lingfield (6f) in January; 4lb lower here but he's struggled at Wolverhampton in last three runs and has plenty to prove back on turf. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: -26461
Last run: 105 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (6) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has gained last three wins on AW, including latest start; effective on turf but has never won away from Leicester in this sphere; something to prove back up in grade. |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 (9) |
4th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 (5) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 322400
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (6) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Three course wins in the first half of the year, the latest (6f, good) off a 3lb lower mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts but a revival wouldn't be a great surprise. |
8/1 |
|
7th 7 (3) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Three wins at Catterick this spring (7f/6f, good); reportedly never travelling when below par there at the end of May and has had a break since; runner-up here in 2024 on sole previous Haydock visit; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 754776 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (11) |
28th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
prominent behind clear leaders |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
28th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins on AW, including off 5lb higher over C&D as a 2yo; far from consistent otherwise and looks difficult to support with confidence but is well treated granted a peak-form display. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 (6) |
9th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Dual AW winner who won off 3lb higher at Kempton (6f) last November but she's not hit the same level this season and was beaten 9l back at Kempton last month; still unexposed on turf but she needs a major revival back in this sphere; first-time cheekpieces are added. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 257760 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Won seven in a row over 6f on AW at start of this year but has returned from a break with three down-the-field turf runs, the latest here (6f, good to firm) eight days ago. |
33/1 |
|
11th 6 (12) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Rattled off a seven-timer on the AW earlier this year; rated lower on turf but he's failed to beat a rival at Chester (5f, good) in his last two starts and is now 1-15 on grass; opposable. |
40/1 |
10/1
Form: 572756
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Ex-French gelding who doesn't always convince and has come more than a stone down the weights for this yard; ran fairly in one previous start on Tapeta but is some way down the pecking order. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Ex-French gelding who doesn't always convince and has come more than a stone down the weights for this yard; ran fairly in one previous start on Tapeta but is some way down the pecking order. |
14/1 |
|
10th 7 (4) |
28th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
slowly away, in rear and outpaced, reminder early |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-4251 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice last autumn and latest was over C&D; 0-10 since that last success but she's been placed twice over C&D and didn't get any luck when favourite here (fifth of nine) last Monday; could be a big factor if she gets the breaks this time and she's in the mix off a dangerous mark; blinkers removed. |
11/4 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice last autumn and latest was over C&D; 0-10 since that last success but she's been placed twice over C&D and didn't get any luck when favourite here (fifth of nine) last Monday; could be a big factor if she gets the breaks this time and she's in the mix off a dangerous mark; blinkers removed. |
11/4 |
|
1 (1) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
C&D winner last October; 0-8 this year but there have been some good runs along the way, including over C&D in July; well beaten on turf last time but can do better now dropped into a Class 5 with blinkers tried. |
3/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £65.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £53.35 |
| Tricast | £173.38 |
| Trifecta | £346.60 |
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