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- Prize money: £3716.14
- 1m 1f 104y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.10
- Place: £3.50
Form: 091230 C
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Six-time winner, the latest over C&D in May off 2lb lower; underfoot conditions shouldn't faze him but he does need to rebound from a lesser effort at Chester six weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 (5) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Only 3lb lower when beating five others at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he was beaten a long way over hurdles last time having bled from the nose. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 888184 CD BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (9) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Runner-up twice in a row on AW in the winter before two heavy defeats; didn't run badly back on turf at Haydock (1m, good) last month after a break but the AW seems to be his preferred sphere (just 1-15 on grass). |
33/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Four-time AW winner but he was disappointing at Southwell (1m) in his final two runs during the winter; has won on turf but that was a long time ago and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return. |
16/1 |
|
11th 4 (6) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 148477 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 179776 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
8 (9) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 166445
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (5) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Last five wins have come on the AW including when completing a hat-trick in the spring; has winning form on good to firm ground, but his last two efforts since returning to turf need improving upon. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 (1) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Was recording wins eight, nine and ten when rattling off an AW hat-trick this spring (1m-8.6f); the wheels came off when well-beaten over C&D 33 days ago, however, and this mark looks beyond him. |
20/1 |
|
10th 6 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Resurgent 8yo who has rattled off a hat-trick on AW this spring including a clearcut win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; this is tougher off 9lb higher but he remains feasibly treated on his old form and is a five-time winner on turf; key player. |
13/2 |
3/1
Form: 409481
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (3) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to make a winning start for Tony Carroll at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) last month; possibly found the run coming too soon when only fifth over 1m at Brighton six days later; probably stays 1m4f and retains handicapping scope on his best form. |
13/8 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop who lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to form last Monday (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) when a clearcut winner on his debut for this yard; William Pearman rides again with a penalty to carry. |
7/2 |
|
1st 6 (3) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland earlier in the year and, although potentially well treated if the change of scenery has helped, he's hard to recommend this time. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 536616 CD BF
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here. |
8/1 |
|
4 (1) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-7578
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
20th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Ten-race maiden at up to 1m2f but he was a close second of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January before a lesser effort back there in March on final start for Julie Camacho; makes hurdle/stable debut with stamina to prove back from nearly three months off. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
20th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Ten-race maiden at up to 1m2f but he was a close second of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January before a lesser effort back there in March on final start for Julie Camacho; makes hurdle/stable debut with stamina to prove back from nearly three months off. |
7/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
1st Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Nine-race maiden but he turned things around off a reduced mark when runner-up behind Hartswood over C&D (cheekpieces added) last month; has a 3lb swing in the weights with his old rival and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: -43940
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (12) |
30th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Sole win from 19 starts came in a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in November 2023 when trained by Marco Botti; down the field in all four starts for this stable, including here over 1m last time (first-time blinkers); back up in trip in a switch of headgear. |
20/1 |
|
3 (6) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-Marco Botti 4yo with a strike-rate of 1-18; down the field in three runs for this yard and tries blinkers. |
25/1 |
|
8 (5) |
16th Jun 2025 Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Ex-Marco Botti; won a Kempton maiden (1m) in November 2023 and a few fair runs at up to 1m3f after that; well beaten at long odds on turf on both starts for present connections; best watched for now. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 280908
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Came from an unpromising position to win a 7f handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) in May; has not matched it in two runs since and this isn't sure to set up for him. |
11/2 |
|
10th 17 (9) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Below par last weekend when bidding for a Doncaster 7f double; a possible threat if he rebounds but others are higher up the list. |
14/1 |
|
7th 13 (2) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Edged out a next-time-out scorer (pair 4l clear) when coming from well off the pace to get up late over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; he's been an infrequent winner over the years but he retains handicapping scope after a 5lb rise. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 227608
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (10) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Blows hot and cold but he is 2lb lower than for his last win (8.6f here in June) and fully effective over C&D; not solid but couldn't discount with confidence. |
14/1 |
|
2 (9) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
0-10 here but scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in February; campaigned over shorter since March and won again at that venue (8.5f) in June; case to be made now he's back on that winning mark. |
20/1 |
|
5th 8 (9) |
15th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Retains a fair chunk of ability aged nine but all of his 2025 AW form is at Wolverhampton, winning twice; not sure quite what to expect back elsewhere. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-459
Last run: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (5) |
13th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-Crisford maiden who has finished tailed off in two handicaps (1m6f/9.4f) for new yard this winter; still lightly raced but has lots to prove with blinkers now tried on this drop to 7f. |
50/1 |
|
7th 7 (5) |
13th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-Crisford maiden who has finished tailed off in two handicaps (1m6f/9.4f) for new yard this winter; still lightly raced but has lots to prove with blinkers now tried on this drop to 7f. |
50/1 |
|
12th 7 |
27th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Crisford maiden who was picked up for 6,500gns in September; comes right down in trip tonight, having finished tailed off in a first-time hood over 1m6f for his new yard three weeks ago. |
25/1 |
Form: 44-000 D
Last run: 13 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 7 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Creditable third off 9lb higher over C&D on soft ground (acts on good to firm) last September in his only Epsom race; AW campaign in the winter for new yard did not go at all well until he perked up a bit in February on his last two outings; needs to build on that after his break but he's too well handicapped to be ignored. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 (1) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Struggled early on for this yard (at huge prices) but he was dropped into a Class 6 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) 12 days ago, backed into 11-8 favouritism and duly returned to form, finding only an in-form rival too good; 1lb rise not an issue given what he was capable of last year; key player. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
2nd Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Two wins (1m2f/1m4f) in 2025 for previous yard, but he's raced in the rear and stayed there in all five runs for this trainer; on dangerous mark on this drop back in grade but he needs to rediscover his spark. |
7/1 |
Form: 213046
Last run: 114 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Wouldn't judge her too harshly on last two runs (met trouble on former occasion and then faced a stiff task from out of the weights latest); this more suitable and she's not discounted. |
10/1 |
|
7th 9 (4) |
17th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
1m4f turf win here last September; ended 2025 with three AW defeats though and she looks booked for a struggle from 5lb out of the handicap in this useful event. |
25/1 |
|
3 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Just 1-20 on turf but 4-17 on the AW including a win over C&D; raised just 2lb for last month's Lingfield success (1m4f, Polytrack) and likely to make her presence felt again. |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £43.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.01 |
| Tricast | £269.68 |
| Trifecta | £375.50 |
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