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Standard To SlowFree Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap
- Prize money: £4972.3
- 0m 5f 6y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Snow
Abandoned
Form: 34821- D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (7) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf). |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and it's four years since his sole success in this sphere; not the percentage call in this first grass attempt since last August. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 67176- CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (8) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Multiple AW winner; quirky sort who often starts slowly but he finally got off the mark (in a change of headgear) on turf in 5f Goodwood handicap last month; up 3lb but he can make his presence felt again. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
All seven wins have been on AW; record of 0-16 on turf but he was only beaten a nose off this mark at Bath (5f, firm) on Monday; has leading claims if he can repeat that form and he's versatile ground-wise; regular hood is removed and cheekpieces return. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 1 (7) |
27th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple AW winner; hindered by being hampered on Good Friday last time; 0-15 on turf but ran creditably (finished second) in this race last year; place claims off same mark. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 95803- CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (7) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Third, beaten 1.25l by Over Spiced, in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; that represented his best turf result but this race will demand an even bigger effort. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
4th May 2026 Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Big chance on his AW form but he has finished out of the placings in all nine turf runs; BHA mark is 15lb lower on turf but he's likely to remain vulnerable. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (3) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won from a similar mark at Lingfield (5f; 8-1) in November; form levels have dipped since finishing third back there in January, failing to beat a single rival the last twice; is 2-4 over C&D, so it's possible that added cheekpieces can rekindle a spark. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 27128- CD
Last run: 111 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (13) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Had been running well on the AW this winter and wasn't for catching after setting a strong pace over this C&D last month (third has won since); an 8lb rise still leaves him on a fair mark based on his previous form but he does now step back up in grade. |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (4) |
11th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Ultra-reliable operator on AW, running another solid race when second to a class-dropper at Wolverhampton (5f; first time visor) last month; lesser strike-rate on turf but he is fully effective on it and he has been given a real chance by the handicapper, dropped 10lb for his last two turf defeats (in Class 3); should go well. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 14532- CD BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (8) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Three wins in Britain at 5f (twice on AW); placed at Lingfield over the winter before being bought for 14,000gns in February; dropped out quickly after forcing pace on yard debut in Naas handicap last month on soft; probably best watched for now. |
20/1 |
|
15th 5 (16) |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 205y |
9st 12lb |
Three wins in Britain; placed 12 times, including on AW at Lingfield last month; could go well from a career-low mark (marginally) on Irish debut. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 77794- D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (4) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Early promise for this yard but he's been struggling for form this winter; tackles 7f for the first time; stable may have stronger claims with Straight A. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (9) |
28th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
20/1 |
|
7 (7) |
19th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Rated considerably higher this time 12 months ago but he's down in the weights as a result of some modest runs since March; returning to 6f not enough to tempt this time. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 21766- D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (4) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Still short of his best form but last month's midfield finish at Southwell was a step back in the right direction; 2lb lower today and no surprise to see him in the shake up. |
7/1 |
|
10 (8) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Well handicapped on the pick of his form which includes a win here, but he arrives under a cloud; finished last on Sunday and hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
Verdict
Almaty Star seems to like this C&D (record 122) so makes the shortlist, as does fellow C&D winner Diomed Spirit who bounced back to form last time. Mc Loven will be a big danger to all if let loose on the lead, but another chance is given to THE THAMES BOATMAN. He lost his unbeaten course record last time, but that was in a 0-105 contest and he should find this somewhat easier.[David Bellingham]
Selections
The Times:
Mc LovenRP RATINGS:
Michaela's BoyTOPSPEED:
Dashing HarrySPOTLIGHT:
The Thames Boatman