15.55
HeavyIvor Laws Memorial Race Handicap
- Prize money: £5652.72
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 948051 C
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 7 (12) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Didn't seem beaten entirely by the 7.5f trip at Chester on seasonal debut but is still seeking a first success beyond sprint distances; not exactly guaranteed to take advantage of being 1lb below last winning mark. |
12/1 |
|
11th 9 (13) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Useful sprinter, landing soft-ground wins over 6f here and 5f at Yarmouth last summer; has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance; a new trip and a wide stall and are enough reasons to look elsewhere. |
25/1 |
|
6 (4) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Good record on heavy and he was in fine form on soft ground in midsummer, winning decisively at Chester (6f) and Yarmouth (5f); not quite so good on his last two starts but a return to his best could be forthcoming; high on the list for a yard also represented by Germanic. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 311298 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (8) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Retains plenty of ability aged nine and rallied well for neck success over C&D most recently, taking AW record to 11-69; back up the weights but won off this mark in 2022 and 2024; may remain competitive. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Ten-time AW winner who boasts a consistent record over C&D; high enough in the weights but his latest Kempton effort, back from a break, is best overlooked and the return here won't hurt. |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 (6) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Down in the weights before winning back to back last summer; held form quite well after, going down narrowly in sprint series final last time; Jack Gilligan steered him to success the last time he climbed aboard; sound claims back from short break. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-6553 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (10) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire. |
5/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Best effort for current stable when close second at Thirsk (7f) in most recent turf attempt; still nicely handicapped, having recorded both wins (6f) off higher marks; commands respect back down in distance. |
100/30 |
|
6th 2 (1) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Course winner over 6f in November when trained by Katie Scott; didn't quite get home when third at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) earlier in the month, and ran well when second of 14 at Thirsk (7f, good) five days ago; may be able to go one better. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 144458 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (9) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (9) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around. |
12/1 |
|
9th 7 (7) |
21st Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Versatile ground-wise and has won six times at this track; most recent win came off this mark at Ffos Las in June but she had a major blip over C&D (heavy) 20 days ago and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 735216 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (13) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue. |
16/1 |
|
10 (7) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level. |
25/1 |
|
11th 7 (12) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 325747 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Has been much better than this level in his time but winless for 18 months; in the money over C&D on each of his last three starts and likely to make another bold bid; cheekpieces now added. |
4/1 |
|
6 (1) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Without a win since scoring at Windsor (5f, good to soft; from 20lb higher) over 18 months ago; has been knocking at the door over this C&D in recent weeks, including when beaten a neck (Call Time third) on penultimate start; foolish to discount. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Inconsistent but well handicapped on best form and gave it a good go from the front here two weeks ago (soft; fine on faster); hard to dismiss. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 873294 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Dry since a C&D win in 2023 and has looked on the downgrade in recent times; goes back to cheekpieces from blinkers, minus the tongue-tie again, after four months off; outsider. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 542213 CD
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (14) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has had only one run over 5f and it was in this race in 2024 when he finished a well-beaten 2-1 favourite; quiet in a light campaign in 2025; others look stronger. |
25/1 |
|
12th 10 (12) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
All four wins at 6f, including on heavy last October, but he hasn't been nailing it in just three runs this year and these will be tough conditions in which to prove stamina in first attempt at 7f. |
16/1 |
|
4 (5) |
15th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Ended 2024 in top form but he has been restricted to just two runs so far in 2025 and not at his best on either occasion; the accessories return this afternoon and a revival could be forthcoming. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 214759 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (10) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
A dual winner over the extended 7f at Ffos Las (good/soft) last August; made an encouraging return when fifth over 7f at Kempton in March but well held back on turf at Leicester 12 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
9th 3 (1) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
A dual 7f winner last August and she made an encouraging return when fifth in 7f Kempton handicap in March; this course winner needs considering. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Dual Ffos Las winner over this trip last August who resumes on a workable mark having lost her way latterly; nothing to suggest she's best caught fresh and she'll need to improve on previous AW efforts. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 123782 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (12) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual 6f Windsor winner (soft and good to firm), latterly in April 2024 for Luke Dace; left Claire Hobson after three starts, including fair fourth of nine at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft; first-time visor) last July; market might help on this stable debut (same owner) and first start for ten months. |
12/1 |
|
3 (4) |
28th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Second of two wins was in April 2024 when trained by Luke Dace; has shown little in two starts for current trainer this year; first-time visor goes on but hard to recommend. |
25/1 |
|
6th 10 (1) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Dual 6f winner and went close here over 6f and 7f last year when higher in the weights; however, he ran a quiet first race for this yard at Windsor last month. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 673723 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (10) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here. |
7/1 |
|
10 (8) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
All five wins have been this trip but he had a near-miss over 5f at Wolverhampton in March; only 1lb higher today but he was a disappointing favourite back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) last time; has a bit to prove again after that and this is a step back up in grade. |
7/1 |
|
7th 7 (11) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins in 2025, the latest at this track (6f, good) in September when 3lb lower; several good runs in defeat since and he is a leading contender with this likely to be run to suit. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 965430 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (1) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
All three wins on turf came on soft/heavy; it's been a while since his last success but he may be able to exploit this plummeting mark when he gets his conditions. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 5lb |
Last two wins have come over C&D and he is 13lb lower than for the latest in May 2024 (0-24 since); has won fresh in the past and has run well on good to firm ground, but a softer surface suits him better. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 (10) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
His losing run is gathering momentum but he was back near his recent best when second of ten over 6f here four weeks ago; no problem with the return to 7f but others appeal more for win purposes. |
11/1 |
Verdict
This looks trappy with half the field previous C&D winners and several with something to recommend them. Orbital Chime and Cypriot Diaspora make the shortlist back off their last winning marks, while the consistent Harry’s Halo is another to consider after his good effort at Haydock on Saturday. The well-treated Beau Jardine is respected back over this trip, but despite his 6lb penalty SOLAR ACLAIM is given the vote having scored with some authority at Goodwood last week. He relishes testing conditions and may have even more to offer now back in winning form.[David Bellingham]
Selections
Daily Record:
Solar AclaimDaily Mail:
Harry's Halo