16.30
HeavyBetMGM Handicap
- Prize money: £23193
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 221107 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (1) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Progressive last year, with his three wins including two at Ascot (one over C&D); confirmed his affinity for the track with a good fourth in the Wokingham three weeks ago, a race where he was finishing fast up the stands' rail and comfortably beating the others to race on that part of the track; 1lb rise manageable but with the stalls on the stands' side there must be a query over the suitability of stall 1. |
7/2 |
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4th 29 (29) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Regularly runs well in big-field sprints and in fine form here in 2024, finishing a close second of 26 over C&D before winning both subsequent starts (good and soft); may be high in the weights relative to this class of race but he shouldn't be far away following a luckless Goodwood run and then slightly short of room at York since. |
20/1 |
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7th 3 (12) |
14th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Made good progress last season, winning handicaps over C&D and twice at Ascot (5f and 6f); unplaced twice this year but looked to need the run at Southwell and then met plenty of trouble at Goodwood 12 days ago (saw little daylight between 2f out and 1f out as the race was unfolding); 1lb lower today and Oisin Murphy, who won on him at Ascot in October, takes over; still has something to prove on good to firm, albeit he had a bleak draw when well held at the Ebor meeting last year. |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 140133 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (2) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
3yo who made it four wins from his six starts when scoring at Chester (6f, good) in July, and he's been a close third the next twice (6f/7f, good); won on debut on good to soft (unraced on softer); he could still have more to offer and may be in the shake-up this afternoon. |
11/2 |
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3rd 14 (21) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 2lb |
dwelt start, towards rear, raced in last under 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went third towards finish, nearest finish |
12/1 |
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3rd 7 (8) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
3yo with an excellent strike-rate; has a 2-2 record at Chester and notched a personal best when gamely making most from stall 1 over C&D (good) five weeks ago; not so well drawn this time but he's up only 2lb and should put up another bold show. |
3/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 113005 D BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (15) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Handicap mark not impossible judged on his C&D win last May off 3lb lower; running okay in defeat this winter and it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of the action. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 (4) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Good record on AW; as good as ever this year, finishing fourth (behind Cool Hoof Luke) in a Listed race at Lingfield five weeks ago and then second in a handicap back at Lingfield last week; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust (one turf attempt saw him finish tailed off) but he hasn't got much to find on form. |
9/2 |
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2nd 1 (4) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
He was returning from a 147-day break when readily accounting for eight rivals in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 10lb higher this time around but he has earned his lofty rating; close fourth in a Listed event here four weeks ago; contender. |
4/1 |
40/1
Form: 97-830
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (8) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Listed winner in Ireland as a 2yo who regressed sharply for Jamie Osborne; been off for four four months since well held over C&D and the change of scenery will need to have done the trick. |
16/1 |
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6th 3 (9) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has tumbled down the weights but without really looking like capitalising; tailed off at Chelmsford 17 days ago and has too much to prove. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 256346 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (9) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
A tremendous campaigner over the years with two Stewards' Cups to his name; in and out this season and only twelfth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, but he has clear possibilities on his fast-finishing second to stablemate Northern Ticker over C&D in August; 1lb lower today. |
16/1 |
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8 (16) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Two years since his last win but this dual Stewards' Cup winner is more realistically treated these days and he gave his younger stablemate Northern Ticker a race at York last month; not so good at Doncaster last week and he will do well to win this race in his fourth attempt (seventh in 2021, runner-up in 2022 and sixth last year). |
16/1 |
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3 (2) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Hasn't won for just over two years and whether the extra half-furlong suits remains to be seen, but he kept on well for a head second of 20 at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and that performance bodes well for a prominent showing today; versatile ground-wise. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 707074 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Won the International at Ascot and a 6.5f course handicap on soft at the St Leger meeting in a very good 2023 campaign; has failed to hit the same heights this year but now dangerously well handicapped and recent efforts have been a bit better. |
11/1 |
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6th 5 (6) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
He's had a disappointing campaign but has dropped down the weights and took a big step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers (retained) when a close fourth at Ripon (6f, soft) last Saturday, having been slowly away; this course winner may be able to build on that latest performance. |
6/1 |
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4th 2 (10) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
It's been a struggle for him so far this year, including back under favourable conditions at Doncaster 13 days ago, but he's down to a good mark and possible the switch to blinkers will pique his interest. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 3-9610 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Ready winner of a C&D handicap last summer off a 12lb lower mark; better than ever when a close fourth in a Wolverhampton Listed race in March and he faced a stiff task at Haydock three weeks ago; should give his running but could find one or two stronger back in handicap company. |
6/1 |
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4th 8 (10) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
5-19; creditable fourth in Listed races last two starts, not beaten far at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest; should give his running again but quite a few of these have more obvious claims on the figures. |
14/1 |
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4th 5 (7) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Steadily progressive 5yo, including two 7f handicap wins last year; took form to a higher level when fourth of 15 in a Listed race at Deauville (7.5f) in December, never far away in a race where the pace held up; should have another big run in him. |
7/1 |
100/30
Form: 808030 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 (10) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days. |
14/1 |
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3 (11) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away. |
9/1 |
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8th 7 (5) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 100657 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (1) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though. |
12/1 |
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12th 10 (2) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
One of the oldest contenders in this field and has done his winning over 6f/7f, mostly on ground softer than good; could well be tapped for toe in this belated first attempt at the minimum trip. |
20/1 |
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1 (9) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Without a win since May 2024 but runner-up on three of his last four starts (6f/7f, good to soft/heavy) and his turn may well be near. |
13/2 |
9/2
Form: -11672 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (4) |
24th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Did very well (3-5) last season for new stable, completing a notable summer hat-trick (7f/1m, good to firm) that culminated in Group 1 success at York; not disgraced from unfavourable draw in the QEII on final outing; may rate higher still and looks likely to go well. |
13/2 |
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6 (13) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won 7f handicap (good to firm) at the Royal meeting here and followed up in the Group 2 Summer Mile on the round course here (good to firm), before landing the hat-trick in the Group 1 City Of York Stakes (7f, good to firm); they finished in a heap at York and a bigger performance is needed in this hotter Group 1, but he's highly progressive and warrants respect. |
13/2 |
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4 (7) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
4yo for whom things have clicked in a big way this season; impressive in the Buckingham Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) and followed up in Group 2 Summer Mile there last month; did well in the latter to overhaul one who had built a clear lead; respected now in a Group 1. |
5/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £30.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £37.84 |
| Tricast | £344.89 |
| Trifecta | £271.30 |