18.30
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- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 13y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Sunny
15/8 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 529-41 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (3) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won twice over 1m on Tapeta at the start of the year (including here), but has steadily regressed since; may need this after four months off and could probably do with another furlong in any case. |
20/1 |
|
6 (7) |
27th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Both wins were over 1m on AW early this year; has some fair form on turf but he's been well held back in this sphere in both runs for current yard; bit to prove again and has work to do back up in trip and grade; another change of headgear. |
10/1 |
|
6 (1) |
16th Jun 2025 Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins were over this trip with blinkers on the AW in January/February this year; has some fair form on turf, but was well beaten after a break at Redcar last time (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces tried); should come on for that; blinkers back on. |
9/1 |
33/1
- Place: £6.90
Form: 55/0-0 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (1) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Nine wins at this course (7f-1m4f), including three this year; remains in top form, having finished runner-up here on his last two starts; must be strongly considered on his favoured track. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Took this in 2025 and he comes here better than ever, bagging a third course win of 2026 in February; posted a very good second in another 7f handicap here last time so rates a big player off an unchanged mark. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Better than ever since dropped back to 7f, determinedly adding a third win from four C&D starts three weeks ago; this class didn't look beyond him when 1l third here before that, just behind stablemate Legal Reform; some wriggle room judged on peak RPRs even off a new career-high mark. |
2/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 4050-6
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (11) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five AW wins on his record but 0-23 on turf; well beaten on turf on his last two starts (around 1m) and dropping in trip isn't enough to tempt. |
40/1 |
|
7th 7 (3) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Five-time AW winner but 0-22 on turf; ran poorly behind Penny Ghent at Ripon ten days ago and others have more obvious claims. |
16/1 |
7/4
Form: 765-12
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (8) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has shown some promise on turf and he won at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; however, he's finished down the field there the last twice and needs to get back on track now reverting to grass. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has shown some promise on turf and he won at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; however, he's finished down the field there the last twice and needs to get back on track now reverting to grass. |
14/1 |
|
9th 1 (5) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark over 8.6f here in January and placed in both goes over C&D in the meantime; the switch to blinkers didn't have a positive effect last time but the return of a visor looks a positive; high on list. |
15/2 |
16/1
Form: 57-668 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (6) |
28th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out |
8/1 |
|
11th 3 (6) |
28th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out |
8/1 |
|
7th 4 (9) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and kept on for good third there (7f) on Sunday in a first-time visor (now left off); he's 8-52 on AW as opposed to 1-13 on turf but he ran fairly well on grass at Doncaster two starts ago and could have a part to play in this less competitive race. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 794-77 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (2) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor. |
25/1 |
|
9th 12 (2) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 (5) |
7th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won off 7lb higher here (8.6f) in October, but unplaced in all 12 starts since, including when last of 11 over C&D last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 97606- CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice over 1m at Southwell last year; struggled on her first four outings this term but returned to some form when fourth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; needs to build on that. |
9/1 |
|
4th 18 (1) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Gained sole turf win at Doncaster but returns here with a big doubt over her current form, highlighted by those duck eggs next to her name. |
33/1 |
|
12th 10 (17) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Blows hot and cold and she's struggled on Tapeta this spring in her three runs after a break; plenty to prove and probably more potent at 1m these days. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 743-85 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (15) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts. |
9/2 |
|
6 (2) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher. |
9/4 |
5/1
Form: 5333-5
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (7) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Is 0-17 but he comes here in decent nick, fourth of seven in 1m AW Lingfield handicap 29 days ago; needs considering off a slipping mark. |
11/4 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
4th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Longstanding maiden who's been turned over at 4-1 or shorter on eight occasions, including in three runs this season; pulled hard and hit traffic back from a break latest and is down to 0-55 company for the first time, so will be popular on his Polytrack debut. |
5/2 |
|
1 (6) |
22nd Jul 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
It looked as if his turn may be near when third on his final three starts of 2024 (twice over C&D); beat only one home when last seen 166 days ago but he was hampered inside the final furlong; usually held up so needs things to drop right. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 1740-9 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (7) |
6th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
|
10th 6 (7) |
6th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £88.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £77.21 |
| Tricast | £488.44 |
| Trifecta | £501.80 |
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